Football News
NFL won't let Mathis wear special face mask
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 23:59
The NFL won't allow Colts defensive end Robert Mathis to use his face mask on game days.
Browns G Lauvao undergoes ankle surgery
ESPN - 9 Aug 2013 23:13
Browns starting right guard Shawn Lauvao is undergoing arthroscopic ankle surgery and will not be ready for the start of the regular season.
Rams' Saffold diagnosed with dislocated shoulder
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 22:02
St. Louis Rams head coach Jeff Fisher revealed Friday that offensive tackle Rodger Saffold has a dislocated left shoulder that could sideline him for the remainder of the preseason.
NFL Training Camp Snapshot 2013: Indianapolis Colts
Sports Illustrated - 9 Aug 2013 19:29
Last season was a magical one for the Colts. But a repeat performance might be hard to come by.
What it's like to battle for your NFL life
Sports Illustrated - 9 Aug 2013 18:34
There are only 53 jobs on an NFL team. Somebody wants mine. What it's like to battle for your NFL life.
Kenny Vaccaro, Kennan Lewis at heart of rebuilt Saints secondary
Sports Illustrated - 9 Aug 2013 18:25
New Orleans' defense was historically bad in 2012. They're hoping two players can change all that.
NFL Preseason Preview - Buffalo (0-0) at Indianapolis (0-0) (ET)
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 18:12
The Doug Marrone era in Buffalo will begin this Sunday in Indianapolis when the Bills visit second-year star Andrew Luck and the Colts.
Redskins QB Cousins, RB Helu: good backup plans
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 18:08
That's some backup plan the Washington Redskins have at quarterback and running back. Now it's a matter of getting those rookies in the secondary up to scratch.
Banks cherishes preseason debut with Falcons
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 17:48
A jubilant Brian Banks described his preseason debut with the Atlanta Falcons as "better than any roller-coaster ride you can ever get on."
Report: Cousin of Hernandez in contempt
ESPN - 9 Aug 2013 17:14
Aaron Hernandez cousin held in contempt of court - report
Edwards: Jets have reason for optimism
ESPN - 9 Aug 2013 16:51
Contrary to popular opinion, Gang Green could outperform expectations
Lives: Eternal Bragging Rights
The New York Times - 9 Aug 2013 16:36
A tradition based on fantasy is tested by reality.
First Down, Fourth Down: Kirk Cousins stars as NFL preseason slate kicks off
Sports Illustrated - 9 Aug 2013 16:12
The biggest winner last night? Kirk Cousins, who's driving up his trade stock with each completed pass.
Young Packers receivers Jarrett Boykin and Jeremy Ross trying to show they belong
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 14:08
Lined up in practice across from rookie cornerback Micah Hyde, Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jarrett Boykin had his mind made up.
Mark Purdy: Jenkins does not catch fire in Niners debut
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
SAN FRANCISCO-If Thursday night's exhibition game between the 49ers and Broncos was a "Super Bowl preview," as some overheated folks claimed, then know this: It would not be the most riveting Super Bowl ever.
Jim Souhan: Vikings' Jennings intent on being an entertainer
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
It began as a strange and unnatural occurrence, like one of those unverified online photos of a chimp hanging out with a bird. Now it's threatening to become a bizarre tradition, or, as the kids so eloquently put it, "a ...
Kelly's plan is to let Vick and Foles alternate snaps
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
Chip Kelly's first notion surely was to have Michael Vick and Nick Foles line up side-by-side in the backfield Friday night, the center snapping the ball to each in turn. Or maybe if you had two centers and two footballs...
Jackson leads Seahawks past Chargers
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
If there was any real debate about the Seahawks' backup quarterback for 2013, it likely ended during a three-series flurry here Thursday night that also helped lift Seattle to an easy 31-10 win over San Diego in its exhi...
Work ethic paying off for Eagles' Thornton
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
After a two-hour practice under the hot sun Thursday, defensive tackle Cedric Thornton was one of the last Eagles to walk off the field. It was nearly 25 minutes after his teammates did so shortly after noon.
Broncos top Niners, 10-6, in preseason opener
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
SAN FRANCISCO-For exhibition openers, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh came away "happy" with Thursday night's one-series cameos of his starting units.
Packers linebacker Manning ready to back up his claim
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 10:00
Moments after he was selected 163rd overall in the 2012 NFL draft, Terrell Manning made a public declaration. So what if 21 linebackers were drafted ahead of him?
Seahawks' backup QBs impressive against Chargers
Miami Herald - 9 Aug 2013 09:57
The Seattle Seahawks didn't score when Russell Wilson was in the game.