Football News
49ers doctor, Stanford professor Daniel Garza dies
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 07:01
Daniel Garza, a leading researcher in concussion and brain-related injuries at Stanford University and the medical director and team physician of the San Francisco 49ers, has died.
Vikings safety Smith out, may need surgery
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 23:34
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith will miss Monday's game against the New York Giants with turf toe, coach Leslie Frazier said, and could head to injured reserve if he needs surgery on his left foot.
Selling special teams a challenge for Redskins
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 23:27
Given the tone in the locker room this week, the Washington Redskins perhaps ought to tap owner Dan Snyder's marketing expertise to come up with a slogan to sell their younger players on the value of special teams.
Jags' Blackmon likely to play; Shorts uncertain
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 22:56
The Jacksonville Jaguars should have at least one starting wide receiver available for Sunday's game against San Diego.
Fox: Irsay owes Manning for Colts' current status
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 22:41
Colts owner should cherish the one ring Peyton Manning did win for him
Panthers LB Davis thriving after 3 torn ACLs
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 22:13
Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis says tearing the ACL in his right knee three times in three seasons hasn't slowed him down.
Peterson back with Vikes following son's funeral
Sports Illustrated - 17 Oct 2013 22:09
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) - Adrian Peterson rejoined the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday after missing practice to attend the funeral for his 2-year-old son, describing the situation as ''devastating.''
Vikings-Giants Capsule
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 21:51
MINNESOTA (1-4) At N.Y. GIANTS (0-6)
Bengals WR AJ Green learning from one of the best
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 21:47
Bengals receiver A.J. Green was learning from one of the NFL's best right from the start.
FBO: Upset Watch Week 7
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 21:44
Football Outsiders looks at likely upsets and covers for Week 7
Bengals-Lions Capsule
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 21:41
CINCINNATI (4-2) at DETROIT (4-2)
Poise and precision pushes Patriots QB Brady
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 21:13
Tom Brady isn't fazed by pressure when the game's on the line.
Cowboys-Eagles Capsule
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 20:32
DALLAS (3-3) at PHILADELPHIA (3-3)
Kiper: Cardinals' overlooked progress
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 20:20
A good draft and a smart QB improved Arizona; it's the division that hurts
Peterson missed practice for son's funeral
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 20:10
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was away from the team on Wednesday to attend his son's funeral in South Dakota, he said Thursday.
Browns RB McGahee not practicing
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 20:07
Browns starting running back Willis McGahee is not practicing because of an unspecified injury.
NFL players' brains at work show early signs of concussions' toll
L.A. Times - 17 Oct 2013 20:06Agent: Gronkowski still not cleared to play
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 20:04
Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, told the Joe Rose Show on 560 WQAM in Miami that his client has not yet been cleared to play by Dr. James Andrews.
Broncos-Colts Capsule
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 19:52
DENVER (6-0) at INDIANAPOLIS (4-2)
Luck: 'Never viewed it as replacing Peyton'
ESPN - 17 Oct 2013 19:47
The resumes of Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning are strikingly similar.
NFL Preview - New England (5-1) at N.Y. Jets (3-3) (ET)
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 19:36
You can't blame New York Jets fans for feeling like they created a monster.
Rams-Panthers Capsule
Miami Herald - 17 Oct 2013 19:31
ST. LOUIS RAMS (3-3) at CAROLINA (2-3)