Football News
Steelers' Adams sues men acquitted of assault
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 17:31
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams has sued three men who were acquitted of criminal charges that they attacked him outside a sandwich shop in June 2013.
Peyton Manning Has Some Unfinished Business
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 09:55
Peyton Manning has unfinished business.
Manning set to accept pay cut
Sky Sports - 5 Mar 2015 09:23
Peyton Manning is reportedly going to take a $4m pay cut to stay with the Denver Broncos.
Bengals re-sign MLB Maualuga for 3 years
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 23:25
The Cincinnati Bengals signed middle linebacker Rey Maualuga to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday.
Injured LB Tulloch: I'll be back with Lions
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 22:42
Linebacker Stephen Tulloch tweeted Thursday that he will be with the Lions this season.
Ex-NFL Star's Car Matched Tracks at Murder Scene, Police Testify
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 22:19
A tread mark found near the body of a man allegedly killed by Aaron Hernandez was made by a tire from a car rented by the ex-NFL star, a Massachusetts State Police trooper who specializes in tire track analysis said on T...
Broncos' Peyton Manning to Play in 2015
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 22:12
Manning, who turns 39 this month and has battled injuries, faded in the last quarter of the 2014 season and did not deny that he was considering retirement.
Tracking data puts victim in Hernandez's car
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 21:51
Tracking data shown to the jury in the murder trial of former NFL star Aaron Hernandez indicates that the victim's cellphone pinged along the same route that prosecutors say Hernandez took that night.
Philadelphia Eagles 2015 Draft, Free Agency: McCoy Trade Leaves Hole At RB; Mariota To Replace Foles?
IBTimes - 5 Mar 2015 21:43
A little more than a month into the 2015 offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles have been more active than any other NFL team. After reportedly trading and releasing former Pro Bowl players, the team could be set to make a f...
Vince Wilfork Says Patriots Won't Pick Up His Option
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 20:55
A cornerstone of New England's defense for 11 years, he was due to receive a $4 million bonus by Monday and $14 million over the next two seasons.
Patriots to release Wilfork
Sky Sports - 5 Mar 2015 20:31
The New England Patriots have left legendary defensive tackle Vince Wilfork to be a free agent after declining an option on his contract.
Wilfork: Patriots Aren't Picking Up My Option
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 19:40
Defensive tackle Vince Wilfork said Thursday he will not be back with New England next season, ending an 11-year stay in which he won two Super Bowls and established himself as the cornerstone of the Patriots' defense.
Buffalo Bills Free Agency 2015: Why McCoy, Alonso Trade Helps Rex Ryan
IBTimes - 5 Mar 2015 19:16
The Buffalo Bills gave up a ton of salary cap space when they acquired running back LeSean McCoy from the Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Matt Cassel from the Minnesota Vikings via two separate trades in less than 24...
NFL: Greg Hardy Is Eligible to Sign Free Agent Contract
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 18:47
The NFL says Panthers defensive end and soon-to-be free agent Greg Hardy will be allowed to sign a new contract even if he remains on the commissioner's exempt list.
Veteran Defensive Tackle Dockett Joins 49ers on 2-Year Deal
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 18:04
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers that will keep him in the NFC West after playing all of his 10 NFL seasons with Arizona.
Ex-Cards DE Dockett signs with rival 49ers
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 17:20
Defensive end Darnell Dockett will stay in the NFC West next season, signing with the San Francisco 49ers, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, announced Thursday on Twitter.
Sports Briefing | Pro football: Vikings Send Matt Cassel to Bills
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 07:01
The Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills agreed on a trade that will send Cassel to the Bills and fetch the Vikings two undisclosed draft picks.
Former TE calls for NFL to allow marijuana
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 03:34
Former Broncos tight end Nate Jackson says he believes the NFL will have no choice but to remove marijuana from its lists of banned substances in the near future.
Report: No resolution in Hardy's NFL meeting
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 03:31
Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy left Wednesday's meeting with NFL officials in New York City with no resolution to his situation, according to a report on NFL.com.
AP Source: Peyton Manning Returning for 18th NFL Season
The New York Times - 5 Mar 2015 02:56
Hold that gold watch. Peyton Manning is taking one more shot at the silver trophy.
Cowboys add Rivers to linebacking corps
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 02:40
The Dallas Cowboys have multiple linebacker needs but filled one of them by signing Keith Rivers to a one-year deal on Wednesday.
Source: Saints plan to release RB Thomas
ESPN - 5 Mar 2015 01:46
The New Orleans Saints have begun trimming their salary cap by parting ways with one of their longest-tenured players -- running back Pierre Thomas. A league source confirmed that the team has let Thomas know they plan t...