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Brandon Marshall to avoid charges in March melee

On the same day players such as the Raiders' Rolando McClain and Jets' Kenrick Ellis were sentenced to… [more]

Joe Namath: Sanchez better QB than Tebow

Continuing the latest great debate -- Mark Sanchez vs. Tim Tebow -- a certain iconic yet heavily outspoken… [more]

Wes Welker: I won’t holdout into regular season

Removing all doubt that his contract impasse with the Patriots will linger beyond the summer, Wes Welker… [more]

Ravens believe Terrell Suggs could play this season

Though the initial prognosis looked bleak, there's still a chance we could see 'T-Sizzle' on the field… [more]

Ochocinco on his way out of New England?

Though it's been long-rumored to occur, there's a better chance than ever of Chad Ochocinco hitting the… [more]

Redskins officially name Griffin starting quarterback

May 6, 2012

The battle for the Skins starting quarterback job is over before it even began … and that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Following the conclusion of Washington’s rookie minicamp Sunday, head coach Mike Shanahan wasted little time, officially announcing that Robert Griffin III will be the team’s starter under center this season. “He’s [...]

Tomlinson claims he is ’95 percent’ retired

May 6, 2012

In the midst of a failed attempt to find a new home this offseason, it appears LaDainian Tomlinson already has one foot out of the door, and is leaning toward hanging up his illustrious cleats. After speaking with the Canton-bound running back, SI’s Jim Trotter reports that Tomlinson is “95 percent retired,” adding he’ll play [...]

NFL suspends Jonathan Vilma for 2012 season

May 2, 2012

In what has been anticipated for weeks, the NFL levied punishment upon the players who took part in the Saints’ bounty program. And, as expected, commissioner Roger Goodell brought the hammer down … hard. Per multiple reports, the league has suspended linebacker Jonathan Vilma for the entire 2012 season. His defensive cohorts at the time [...]

Texans rookie WR says he’s the ‘next Andre Johnson’

April 30, 2012

It’s never a bad thing for a rookie to roll into the NFL brimming with confidence, but in the case of undrafted free agent receiver Dwight Jones … well, he probably should pump the breaks just a bit. During a Q&A session on KILT-AM in Houston, Jones, the former North Carolina Tarheel, listed his measurables [...]

Falcons hire ex-Colts GM Chris Polian

April 29, 2012

It may not be overseeing the new-look, Luck-y Colts, or anything luxurious like that, but at least former Colts GM Chris Polian can say he’s no longer unemployed. As first reported by ProFootballTalk.com, the Falcons hired Polian to work in their personnel department. An official announcement is expected Monday. Along with his dad, Bill Polian, [...]

Vikings’ Caleb King accused of severely beating man

April 29, 2012

It looks like Chris Cook isn’t the only Viking whose run into a bit of trouble with the law. Per the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Vikings running back Caleb King was arrested early Saturday morning on suspicion of assault in the third-degree after allegedly beating a 22-year-old man, who suffered serious injuries. As the story goes, King [...]

Browns inquired about No. 1 overall pick

April 29, 2012

Although the Browns did well with the third-overall pick, selecting what projects to be the NFL’s next elite running back in Trent Richardson, the team entertained the thought of moving up for an even better prospect. GM Mike Holmgren admitted in his post-draft press conference that he contacted the Colts about the No. 1 overall [...]

Colts will sign Luck to four-year, $22 million contract

April 28, 2012

A day after formally and officially making him the new face of the franchise, Indianapolis has begun the process of getting Andrew Luck under contract. NFL Network’s Albert Breer reported Friday night that there’s been “preliminary contract talks” between the Colts and Luck’s camp, but it has yet to advance past the preliminary stages, and [...]