Football News
Falcons fire coach Smith after seven seasons
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 16:28
Coach Mike Smith was fired by the Atlanta Falcons, the team announced Monday morning.
Bengals WR Green diagnosed with concussion
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 09:05
The Cincinnati Bengals will be keeping a close eye this coming week on Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green after he suffered a head injury near the end of Sunday night's 27-17 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
As Packers Expand, the Neighborhood Changes. Party On.
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 05:50
The Packers are America's last small-town professional team and the N.F.L.'s only publicly owned franchise. But as the Packers' popularity has soared, the neighborhood around Lambeau Field has evolved into something less...
Manziel Rues Conduct: 'I've Done This to Myself'
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 23:21
Johnny Manziel says the party's over.
Lions DT Suh Suspended for Playoff Game
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 22:51
Detroit defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has been suspended for this Sunday's wild-card playoff game against Dallas for a violation of safety-related playing rules against Green Bay in the season finale.
Saints' Payton mum on status of DC Ryan
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 22:28
Saints coach Sean Payton is noncommittal on the status of defensive coordinator Rob Ryan or other potential offseason changes.
Source: Steelers' Bell avoids ligament damage
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 22:26
An MRI did not reveal any ligament damage to the knee that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell injured Sunday night in a 27-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, a source told ESPN.
Cowboys' Melton could miss 'a few weeks'
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 22:26
Dallas' Henry Melton suffered a bone bruise on his left knee in Sunday's 44-17 win against the Washington Redskins that kept him out of the second half of the contest and could miss "a few weeks," according to his agent,...
Tom Coughlin to Return as Giants Coach
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 22:26
Giants ownership told Coughlin the team wants him back next season as the team plots a turnaround after successive losing seasons.
NFL Maintaining Consistency With Suh Suspension
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 22:12
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Suh suspended for playoff game; files appeal
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 22:07
The Detroit Lions and Ndamukong Suh have been informed that the defensive tackle will be suspended for this weekend's wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys, sources told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Wallace's Future With Dolphins in Doubt After Benching
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 21:36
Mike Wallace walked out of the Miami Dolphins locker room and into the offseason Monday carrying two footballs under one arm and a helmet in the other.
NFL Playoffs 2015: Betting Odds, Start Times, TV Schedule For Wild Card Weekend
IBTimes - 29 Dec 2014 21:32
The 2014 NFL regular season has come to a close, and the playoffs will begin on the first weekend of the New Year. The two AFC games are rematches from this year, while the NFC teams haven't played each other since 2013.
Top Seeds Bring Plenty of Super Bowl Experience
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 20:41
For all the NFL's much-vaunted unpredictability, the 2014 regular season ended with largely expected results meaning a powerful playoff field headed by teams with recent Super Bowl experience.
Foles expects to be Eagles' starter in 2015
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 20:26
Nick Foles is going into the offseason expecting to be the Philadelphia Eagles' starting quarterback in 2015.
Bears Ditch Head Coach Trestman and General Manager
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 20:15
The Chicago Bears have fired head coach Marc Trestman and general manager Phil Emery, the team announced on Twitter on Monday.
Jim Harbaugh Said to Be Michigan's Next Football Coach
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 19:44
The university is expected to announce the hiring of Harbaugh, who finished his fourth season as coach of the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, at noon on Tuesday.
Bears Fire GM Emery, Coach Trestman
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 19:12
The Chicago Bears have fired general manager Phil Emery and coach Marc Trestman after missing the playoffs for the seventh time in the past eight years.
Jags DT Marks to have surgery for torn ACL
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 18:45
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Sen'Derrick Marks suffered a torn right ACL during Sunday's loss to Houston and will undergo offseason surgery, the team announced Monday morning.
DE Hughes: No hometown discount for Bills
ESPN - 29 Dec 2014 18:33
Defensive end Jerry Hughes is an impending free agent and he doesn't plan on offering the Bills a hometown discount.
Bills Quarterback Kyle Orton Says He'll Retire
The New York Times - 29 Dec 2014 18:05
The team issued a statement from Orton, in which he called retirement a family decision and said he wanted to go home to be a father.
Bills QB Orton retires
Sky Sports - 29 Dec 2014 17:41
Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Orton has announced his retirement from the NFL after 10 years.