Football News
Hoyer Gets Starting Spot Over Rookie Manziel
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 16:00
Brian Hoyer will open the season as Cleveland's starting quarterback, barely hanging on to his job by holding off hotshot rookie Johnny Manziel.
Age no opponent for some of NFL's veteran stars
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 09:29
There's something stunning happening on Michael Vick's head.
Former Bears, Titans player Tim Shaw announces he has ALS
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 03:34
Tim Shaw was one of the best in the NFL at running downfield and making tackles during his playing days.
Packers avoid injury bug so far in preseason
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 23:49
GREEN BAY, Wisc. - When Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to the left, there's Jordy Nelson.
Doctors: Jim Kelly has no evidence of cancer
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 23:30
Doctors treating Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly for sinus cancer found "no evidence" of remaining cancer in a follow-up screening Tuesday.
NFL Referee Refused to Work Redskins Games Because of Team Name
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:26
Retired NFL referee Mike Carey, the first African-American referee assigned to the Super Bowl, did not work games involving the Washington Redskins after 2006 because of his belief the team's name is a racial slur.
Broncos WR Norwood tears ACL, done for year
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 23:23
Englewood, CO (SportsNetwork.com) - Denver Broncos wideout Jordan Norwood has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees during a Wednesday practice and is out for the season.
Falcons' Jones: Foot fully healthy, doctors say
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 23:19
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones, who admitted having a mental hurdle to overcome following a second right foot surgery last year, said Wednesday the doctors reassured him his foot is fully healed and will inclu...
Jim Kelly has no evidence of cancer
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 23:18
Doctors treating Jim Kelly for sinus cancer said there is no longer evidence of cancer in the Hall of Fame quarterback.
Texans' Clowney exits practice after collision
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 23:09
Houston Texans rookie Jadeveon Clowney left practice against Denver Broncos following a collision in a 9-on-7 drill.
Backup Manziel says he needs to earn way
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 23:03
Johnny Manziel acknowledged he's not ready to be the Browns' starting quarterback.
Titans Take Challenge for Former LB Shaw With ALS
The New York Times - 20 Aug 2014 23:03
Tim Shaw started noticing weakness in his muscles late in 2012 while playing linebacker as a special teams captain for the Tennessee Titans. Team doctors ran test after test on him in 2013 trying to find the sports injur...
RG III vows he'll improve sliding technique
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 22:56
Robert Griffin III understands the fear, owing to a fan base's desire to keep him healthy -- and a coaching staff that wants the same.
Browns' Brian Hoyer gets starting QB nod over Johnny Manziel
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 22:38
The Browns took a leap of faith by choosing veteran Brian Hoyer over rookie Johnny Manziel as their starting quarterback for the Sept. 7 regular-season opener at Pittsburgh despite the preseason debacle Monday night.
Bengals' Atkins ready for preseason debut
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 22:36
Geno Atkins will make his preseason debut Sunday night for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Roger that: Megatron says no to dunks, fines
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 22:28
Calvin Johnson isn't interested in surrendering any of his salary to the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell, so he will forgo his plan to continue dunking over the goalpost after touchdowns.
Jaguars sign FB Kettani, waive/injured TE Onobun
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 22:23
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed former Navy fullback Eric Kettani and waived/injured tight end Fendi Onobun.
Titans take Ice Bucket Challenge for Shaw
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 22:00
Standing on twitching legs he pointed out, former Tennessee Titans linebacker Tim Shaw watched his former team take the Ice Bucket Challenge, shaking hands with or hugging many of them after the show of support.
Eagles get K Parkey from Colts for RB Fluellen
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 21:51
The Philadelphia Eagles made their second trade in two days, acquiring rookie kicker Cody Parkey from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for running back David Fluellen.
Bills place LB Sylvester on injured reserve
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 21:44
Buffalo Bills linebacker Stevenson Sylvester has been placed on the season-ending injured reserve list.
Charles, Bowe remain out of Chiefs practice
Miami Herald - 20 Aug 2014 21:33
Add rookie running back De'Anthony Thomas to a lengthy list of Chiefs players who are missing practice as the team prepares for its preseason game Saturday night against Minnesota.
Lions' Fairley admits weight led to demotion
ESPN - 20 Aug 2014 21:29
Nick Fairley's weight is creeping up again for the Detroit Lions.