Football News
Ray Rice Is Expected to Appeal Suspension by N.F.L.
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 16:48
Rice could make several arguments to the N.F.L., but representing Rice will be tricky for the players union and the national backlash against him has been strong.
No respite for NFL as injuries strike
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 10:29
Actual football games were supposed to provide some respite for the NFL from off-field headlines created by Ray Rice, Adrian Peterson and drug policies.
Sports of The Times: To N.F.L. Fans, the Sport's Troubles Vanish Between the Lines
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 05:37
Issues like domestic abuse didn't seem to impinge on Giants fans' eager expectation of a game against the Cardinals at MetLife Stadium.
Vikings coach Priefer to be reinstated Monday
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 04:22
The Minnesota Vikings will reinstate special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer on Monday, the team announced Sunday.
Redskins' Quarterback Griffin Suffers Dislocated Ankle
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 01:48
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III suffered a dislocated ankle in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and could face a lengthy absence.
Rutgers Apologizes for Taunting T-Shirts at Penn State Game
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 23:45
Rutgers football fans who wore T-shirts that read "Ped State" to a weekend game with Pennsylvania State University were "classless," the New Jersey school said on Monday, apologizing for the taunting reference to a forme...
New York Giants CB Walter Thurmond out for season
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 23:26
New York Giants cornerback Walter Thurmond is going to miss the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle.
Redskins Optimistic RG3 Will Return This Season
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 23:18
The Washington Redskins are optimistic that Robert Griffin III will return this season. Less clear is how much more Griffin can take before the "injury-prone" label supersedes anything else he accomplishes in his NFL car...
Arians: LB Abraham returning to Cardinals
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 23:18
Arizona Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said linebacker John Abraham will return to the team Tuesday.
Jaguars coach: Henne remains starting QB
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 23:12
It may not have been as emphatic an endorsement as he had been giving since signing quarterback Chad Henne to a contract extension in March, but Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said Monday that Henne remains the team's starter...
Jets OC accepts blame for timeout fiasco
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 23:06
New York Jets offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg expressed regret and accepted blame for a fourth-quarter timeout being called, negating a game-tying touchdown against Green Bay on Sunday.
Backup QBs Make Their Marks in Week 2
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 23:03
Fans often make the backup quarterback the most popular player on a team -- until he has to play. Then they see the warts and wobbly passes and wonky decisions that made him a backup in the first place.
Running backs emerge as Bengals stay unbeaten
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 23:01
Giovani Bernard headed up the field, saw Falcons defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi in his way and did a high-hurdle move to clear him.
Jets OC takes blame for timeout that negated TD
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 22:41
Marty Mornhinweg didn't like what he saw on the field, so he frantically tried to get Rex Ryan's attention to call for a timeout.
Chiefs' Reid: Charles has high ankle sprain
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 22:40
Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has a high ankle sprain while safety Eric Berry has an ankle sprain, coach Andy Reid said Monday, and the timetable for both players to return is unclear.
Washington in limbo despite new drug policy
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 22:27
After the NFL and NFL Players Association hammer out a new drug policy that could shorten the suspensions of several players, the case of Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington would still be in limbo.
NFL's Vikings Reinstate Peterson After Child Abuse Charge
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 22:27
Adrian Peterson, a marquee National Football League running back facing charges of child abuse for injuries he caused when disciplining his son, was reinstated by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday.
Source: Chargers' Mathews has MCL sprain
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 22:19
Chargers running back Ryan Mathews has a sprained MCL in his right knee and could miss four weeks, a source confirmed.
Tests on Redskins QB Griffin III Show No Ankle Fracture
The New York Times - 15 Sep 2014 22:15
Tests on the injured ankle of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III showed no fracture but there is no timetable for his return to action, coach Jay Gruden said Monday.
Jags TE Lewis out 6-8 weeks; Henne to remain starter
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 21:40
The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without starting tight end Marcedes Lewis for the next 6-8 weeks due to a high ankle sprain, the team announced Monday.
Meriweather: Not willing to chance another ban
ESPN - 15 Sep 2014 20:43
Brandon Meriweather, coming off a two-game suspension, said his style won't change -- but he knows his aiming point must.
AP source: Ingram has a broken hand
Miami Herald - 15 Sep 2014 20:15
A person familiar with the situation says New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram has a broken hand.