February 2011

Jets to cut four, including former Pro Bowl DT Jenkins

February 28, 2011

It has just been announced that the New York Jets will be making wholesale changes to their roster. According to Manish Mehta, of the New York Daily News, the Jets will release four players; defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, offensive tackle Damien Woody, linebacker Jason Taylor, and defensive end Vernon Gholston. The moves were expected to [...]

Bears release Tommie Harris

February 28, 2011

With the current CBA set to expire on Thursday, teams will have some tough decisions to make regarding personnel. With so much labor uncertainty, it’s hard to build a roster on assumptions, meaning some talented players could be left twisting in the wind. And that’s what happened today in Chicago. According to ESPN, the Bears [...]

Video: Rex Ryan delivers another Super Bowl guarantee

February 25, 2011

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan is at it again. The boisterous head man for Gang Green, notorious for his bravado and, at times, arrogance, spoke to the media at the NFL’s scouting combine and touched on a few issues — the biggest being Super Bowl XLVI and how the Jets are going win [...]

Bears, Lovie Smith agree to two-year extension

February 25, 2011

Following a successful 2010 campaign, Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith now ranks among the most successful coaches in team history. For his efforts, the organization has decided to reward him by tacking a few more years onto his pre-existing deal. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bears have signed Smith to a two-year extension. [...]

2012 Super Bowl logo revealed

February 24, 2011

Nearly three years ago, Super Bowl 46 was awarded to Indianapolis and Lucas Oil Stadium. Today the official logo has been unveiled by the Host Committee. It’s simple, but clean looking — just what the NFL is going for nowadays. Share

LaMarr Woodley, David Harris sign franchise tenders

February 23, 2011

Two of the game’s better linebackers have officially signed their franchise contracts today. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley to a one-year, $10.091 million tender. The New York Jets did the same with inside ‘backer David Harris, who will make anywhere from $10.1 – $10.5 million in 2011. [...]

Champ Bailey signs four-year extension with Broncos

February 22, 2011

So much for the rumors that cornerback Champ Bailey wouldn’t be back with the Denver Broncos. According to the Denver Post, the Broncos have re-signed Bailey to a four-year, $43 million extension that includes $22 million in guarantees. The announcement was first made by Denver’s executive vice president of football operations, John Elway, via Twitter. [...]

Tagged up: Browns, Panthers name their franchise players

February 22, 2011

As has been the case all month long, teams are still rounding up their franchise players; now the Browns and Panthers have followed suit. The Cleveland Browns designated kicker Phil Dawson as their franchise player, while Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil was hit with the tag. Dawson will earn around $3.25 million in 2011. Kalil’s [...]