General NFL News

Manning narrows choices down to Broncos, Cards

March 11, 2012

And then there were two. Just a few days after a dozen of interested suitors came a callin’, Peyton Manning has whittled his choices down to the “two likeliest landing spots” — the Denver Broncos and Arizona Cardinals — sources tell ESPN. The Dolphins, who at one time were considered the favorite, may still meet [...]

Jets sign Mark Sanchez to contract extension

March 9, 2012

We now know why the Jets quickly fizzled out of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. It’s because they pulled a fast one on us all. On Friday night, Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum called an impromptu press conference, announcing the team has signed incumbent quarterback Mark Sanchez to a contract extension. As always with Tannenbaum, he didn’t [...]

Redskins, Rams agree to trade for No. 2 pick

March 9, 2012

The wide assumption this offseason was if the Redskins were to fail in the Peyton Manning derby, they’d quickly move on to their next target — Robert Griffin. And, and a day after pulling out of the Manning sweepstakes, the Skins moved four steps to closer to RG3. Per FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, the Redskins [...]

Colts release Dallas Clark, Joseph Addai, two others

March 9, 2012

The Colts’ extreme offseason housecleaning took another drastic step Friday, as the team parted ways with four veteran players. Per beat writer Mike Chappell, Indianapolis released tight end Dallas Clark, running back Joseph Addai, linebacker Gary Brackett, and safety Melvin Bullitt. “It’s a whole new team,” a source told Chappell. Clark may be nearing the [...]

Broncos owner ready to spend big for Peyton Manning

March 9, 2012

Quietly emerging as a sudden favorite, the Broncos appear ready to do whatever it takes to win the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. A source tells the Denver Post that “money will not be an issue” to Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, who is willing to spend big to land Manning, the highest-profile free agent in NFL history. [...]

Colts willing to deal Dwight Freeney

March 9, 2012

After handing Robert Mathis a four-year, $36 million extension, the Colts apparently feel there’s not enough room for two highly-paid, yet aging defensive ends. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Colts are “fielding telephone calls” from teams potentially interested in trading for Dwight Freeney. It’s surprising on the surface to see Indy gutting the entire [...]

LaDainian Tomlinson wants to play another year

March 9, 2012

Just because LaDainian Tomlinson’s stint with the Jets is over doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road for the future Hall of Fame running back. LT isn’t ready to ‘Slide Glide‘ into retirement just quite yet. Tomlinson, who hinted at calling it quits after the season, appeared on NFL Network Thursday and admitted he’d [...]

Rodgers: Matt Flynn is a ‘top-15′ NFL quarterback

March 8, 2012

Although he’s currently being overshadowed by Peyton Manning — you may have heard of him? — Matt Flynn is hands down considered to be the second-best quarterback on the open market. And to boost his stock some more, a certain (former) teammate with the Pack gave the 26-year-old a ringing endorsement. Via SI.com’s Peter King, [...]