Football News
Hernandez side seeks to bar jail calls from trial
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 15:28
Lawyers for former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez are fighting to keep his jailhouse conversations out of his murder trial.
Clayton: Replay loses at owners meetings
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 06:10
Plenty of business was handled on Day 2, and challenge proposals didn't fare well
Court: Suggs owes $178K in commissions
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 02:38
A court in Virginia ruled Tuesday that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs owes his former agent Gary Wichard, who died more than four years ago, more than $178,000 in commissions from his 2013 season paychecks.
U.S. Judge Refuses to Dismiss NHL Ex-Players' Concussion Lawsuit
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 23:41
A U.S. District judge in Minnesota refused on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by former players accusing the National Hockey League of knowingly withholding information about the long-term effect of concussions.
Welcoming Questions, Chip Kelly Opens Up About Eagles' Moves
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 23:30
At the N.F.C. coaches' round table, Kelly spoke about trading running back LeSean McCoy and acquiring the injured quarterback Sam Bradford.
NFL tables playoff expansion talk until 2016
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 22:20
The NFL has postponed expanding the playoffs, wanting to study the situation for another year, commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday.
Goodell: Long-term fit vital for move to L.A.
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 22:01
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters at the conclusion of the league owners meetings here on Wednesday that speed is not driving the process in the inevitable return of professional football to Los Angeles.
Fletcher: I apologized to Haslett for remarks
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 21:33
Ex-Redskins linebacker London Fletcher says he wants to make amends for his scathing criticism of the team's former defensive coordinator, Jim Haslett.
Coach Zimmer 'Fully Expects' Peterson to Be With Vikings
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 21:29
The Minnesota Vikings don't plan to trade Adrian Peterson and fully expect him to be with the team for the 2015 season.
Carroll turns page, 'way over' SB stunner
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 21:04
Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll, asked multiple times how he is handling the heartbreaking loss in Super Bowl XLIX, said Tuesday he's "over it, I'm way over it."
McShay: Top NFL prospects by position
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 20:12
Ranking, scouting the best prospects at each offensive and defensive position
Chip Kelly thought Odell Beckham Jr. was the best player in the 2014 draft
Sports Illustrated - 25 Mar 2015 20:00
In 2014, New York Giants rookie wide receiver Odell Beckham made many plays that left others in awe. It turns out that Philadelphia Eagles coach...
Dallas Cowboys Draft Options 2015: 4 Players For Jerry Jones To Consider
IBTimes - 25 Mar 2015 19:04
Looking to build off their most successful season in half a decade, the Dallas Cowboys endured significant losses and gains this offseason. Dallas finished with an impressive 12-4 record and took back the NFC East, but a...
Jets Accuse Patriots of Tampering
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 18:25
The charge is a result of comments that Robert K. Kraft, owner of the Patriots, made Monday about Darrelle Revis, the star cornerback who signed with the Jets this month.
Packers Draft Options 2015: Who Green Bay Can Pick In Fifth, Sixth, Seventh Round
IBTimes - 25 Mar 2015 15:35
Coming off a 12-4 season complete with a fourth straight NFC North title and a near trip to the Super Bowl, the Green Bay Packers stand to greatly improve an already impressive team through draft next month.
Owners Still With Plenty of Work to Do at Meetings
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 08:20
NFL owners head into their final day of a busy set of meetings with plenty more work to do.
Bucs' Glazer: Winston, Mariota OK as No. 1
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 07:34
Buccaneers co-chairman Joel Glazer says he has approved the team's drafting of Jameis Winston or Marcus Mariota with the No. 1 pick in this year's NFL draft.
Sports Briefing | Pro Football: Next Step in Sharper's Plea Deal
The New York Times - 25 Mar 2015 06:12
The former N.F.L. star Darren Sharper pleaded guilty to a reduced felony attempted sexual assault charge in Las Vegas, in the third part of a four-state plea deal.
Sources: Jets file tampering charge vs. Pats
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 05:24
The hostile rivalry between the Patriots and Jets took another bizarre turn on Tuesday, when the Jets filed a tampering charge against the Patriots based on owner Robert Kraft's comments Monday about Darrelle Revis, leag...
Ravens' Harbaugh isn't frustrated by arrests
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 01:01
Coach John Harbaugh said Tuesday that he isn't frustrated by the Baltimore Ravens' three arrests this offseason.
Vikings get deals with LB Matthews, S Mays
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 00:46
The Minnesota Vikings announced Tuesday that they had agreed to terms with linebacker Casey Matthews and safety Taylor Mays.
Agent: Ex-Bucs LB Foster agrees with Bears
ESPN - 25 Mar 2015 00:12
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms Tuesday with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Mason Foster on a one-year deal, according to his agent, Steve Carric.