Football News
NFL's Tax-Exempt Status Is Again Under Fire in Congress
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 01:09
Congressman Jason Chaffetz insists his bid to overturn the NFL's decades-old tax-exempt status has nothing to do with political posturing or electioneering.
Pats to decline Revis option
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 12:07
Darrelle Revis will be free to negotiate as a free agent because the New England Patriots have declined the chance to extend his stay.
Thomas set for Jaguars
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 11:39
Julius Thomas will sign a contract with Jacksonville Jaguars on the first day of free agency, according to NFL.com.
Manziel entering sixth week of treatment
ESPN - 10 Mar 2015 02:20
Johnny Manziel is still in a treatment facility nearly five weeks since announcing he was seeking the help he needed, Browns coach Mike Pettine said Monday from the Cleveland Auto Show.
Graham set to join Seattle
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 23:55
The New Orleans Saints have agreed to trade tight end Jimmy Graham to Seattle Seahawks for multiple draft picks and centre Max Unger, according to media reports.
Source: Jets, CB Skrine agree to 4-year deal
ESPN - 10 Mar 2015 23:51
The New York Jets and cornerback Buster Skrine have reached agreement on a deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Caplan.
Bills Acquire Pro Bowl Running Back McCoy From Eagles
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 23:48
Pro Bowl running back LeSean McCoy has been acquired by the Buffalo Bills from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso, the team said on Tuesday.
QB Jake Locker Retires, Has No 'Burning Desire' to Play
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 23:38
Quarterback Jake Locker has retired from football rather than hit free agency after four NFL seasons with the Tennessee Titans, saying he no longer has the "burning desire" needed to keep playing the game for a living.
AP Sources: Peterson Meets With Vikings Owners
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 23:38
Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings are still working on their relationship.
Titans QB Locker, 26, announces retirement
ESPN - 10 Mar 2015 23:20
Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker announced his retirement Tuesday.
Colts re-sign S Adams to a 2-year contract
ESPN - 10 Mar 2015 23:14
The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed safety Mike Adams to a two-year deal.
Free agency round-up
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 22:58
A round-up of the latest moves on the first day of the NFL's free agency period...
Ravens Trade Defensive Tackle Ngata to Lions
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 22:39
The Baltimore Ravens have traded five-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata to the Detroit Lions, the National Football League club announced on Tuesday, the first day of the free agency period.
NFL Trade Rumors 2015: Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions Make Deal For Ngata
IBTimes - 10 Mar 2015 22:18
Just minutes before the official start of free agency in the 2015 NFL offseason, the Baltimore Ravens have traded Haloti Ngata. The team has sent the defensive lineman to the Detroit Lions, getting a fourth and fifth-rou...
NFL Trade Rumors: QB Sam Bradford To Eagles For Nick Foles?
IBTimes - 10 Mar 2015 22:17
In a day littered with unlikely trades, the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly acquired quarterback Sam Bradford from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for quarterback Nick Foles and some form of draft-pick compensation Tuesday...
Jimmy Graham Trade: Reported Deal Sends New Orleans Saints Tight End To Seattle Seahawks
IBTimes - 10 Mar 2015 22:01
The New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks have pulled off a major deal on the first day of free agency. Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported that the Saints will send star tight end Jimmy Graham and a fourth-round pick to S...
Willis confirms retirement
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 21:55
The San Francisco 49ers have confirmed the retirement of linebacker Patrick Willis, who spent his entire eight-year professional career with the franchise.
AEG Abandons Plan to Build NFL Stadium in Downtown Los Angeles
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 20:48
AEG has dropped its proposal to build a National Football League stadium in downtown Los Angeles, the entertainment company said, after two groups this year put forward competing plans for a stadium in the city's suburbs...
Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Testifies in Super Bowl Lawsuit
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 20:07
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday he regretted the fact that some fans ended up without seats during the 2011 Super Bowl at his billion-dollar showplace stadium as he testified in a lawsuit by fans who sued the NFL.
Ex-NFL Star Hernandez Was Drunk With Alleged Victim Before Killing
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 19:37
Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez told his fiancée that he had gotten drunk and taken a man he is accused of murdering to an apartment he rented near the team's stadium, according to a text message shown ...
NFL Teams Ready to Spend Big as Free Agency Market Opens
The New York Times - 10 Mar 2015 19:28
With the shelves stocked with pricey high-end talent, teams will arrive at the National Football League's free agency market on Tuesday ready to spend.
Gore poised for Colts deal
Sky Sports - 10 Mar 2015 19:13
Frank Gore is poised to sign with the Indianapolis Colts after pulling out of a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.