June 2010

Three teams interested in pursuing Vincent Jackson?

June 30, 2010

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that three teams, the Redskins, Seahawks, and Bears, have “debated making a run” at Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson. Although Schefter cautions that a trade is still a “longshot”, interest in the disgruntled Pro Bowler is starting to pick up steam. V-Jax is not expected to attend training camp in a [...]

Burglar breaks into Casey Hampton’s house

June 28, 2010

This is not a day that the Steelers want to remember. Just hours after the team lost starting right tackle Willie Colon for the season, we now know that Casey Hampton’s home was broken into last week. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the defensive tackle’s house was burglarized by one intruder, who disabled the security [...]

Jets “very close” to signing second-round pick Vladimir Ducasse

June 28, 2010

The Jets appear to be closing in on a deal with their second-round pick. NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports the team is “very close” to a deal with OL Vladimir Ducasse that could be finalized by mid-week. Should he sign, he’d be the highest draft pick yet to do so. Ducasse, selected 61st overall by [...]

Tomlinson thinks he will “absolutely” win Superbowl with Jets

June 28, 2010

LaDainian Tomlinson has set a lot of NFL records over his Hall of Fame career but one thing he has yet to accomplish is winning that elusive championship. Now with the New York Jets, he has legit Superbowl aspirations. Above is an interview with ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio in which LT speaks on the doubts he’s [...]

Willie Colon injures right Achilles tendon, undergoes MRI

June 28, 2010

Steelers right tackle Willie Colon might have suffered a potentially serious injury this morning doing something very routine. According to Adam Caplan of Scout.com, Colon injured the Achilles tendon in his right foot during a workout and will have an MRI taken to figure out how bad it is and how much time, if any, [...]

HBO to air Vince Lombardi documentary on December 11

June 28, 2010

We already know that an ESPN Films-based Vince Lombardi movie, starring Robert DeNiro, is currently in production and slated for a 2012 release. Today, it was announced that HBO is concocting a special of its own on the legendary coach and iconic NFL figure. According to Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel, HBO Sports, in conjunction with NFL [...]

Lions president Tom Lewand arrested for DUI

June 27, 2010

Now here’s a story you don’t read about everyday. The president of a professional football team, not a player, or even a coach, was busted for driving after having one too many drinks. The Detroit Free Press reports that Lions president Tom Lewand was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence on Friday night. [...]

Ravens, QB Marc Bulger agree to one-year contract

June 23, 2010

For the first time in 10 years, Marc Bulger will put on a different uniform as a quarterback of a team other than the St. Louis Rams. Baltimore has signed Bulger to a one-year contract, worth $3.8 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Reportedly, another $1.5 million is available should he reach certain incentives. Bulger, [...]