Alan Faneca

Alan Faneca announces retirement

May 11, 2011
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One of the greatest offensive lineman in the history of the NFL has decided it’s time to bow out of the game gracefully. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, free agent guard Alan Faneca announced on Tuesday that he’ll be retiring after 13 seasons. “After a lot of thought I am announcing my retirement from Professional [...]

Alan Faneca Signs with the Cardinals

April 27, 2010

Victory for the Arizona Cardinals as they sign Pro Bowl Guard Alan Faneca. It’s a one year deal for $2.5 million.

Texans interested in Alan Faneca

April 25, 2010

There was no doubt in my mind that when Alan Faneca was unceremoniously dumped by the Jets that he’d drum up interest…and quickly. So quickly, in fact, it only took one day. John McClain, Texans beat-reporter for the Houston Chronicle, writes that Houston has shown interest in the perennial Pro Bowl guard. “I think everybody [...]

Report: Jets cut guard Alan Faneca

April 24, 2010

The NFL is a business. Part of the business is to replace the old, diminishing veterans for the young rookie talent. The latest case: The New York Jets. Manish Mehta of NJ.com broke the story that the Jets have released left guard Alan Faneca. A formal announcement will “likely” come Monday. The Jets had been [...]

Cowboys and Jets shopping several players?

April 20, 2010

It’s obvious draft week is upon us. With only 48 hours to go until the big day, teams usually try to wheel and deal and finagle picks for under-performers. The Cowboys and Jets are doing just that. According to Mike Lombardi, of the National Football Post, Gang Green is looking to part with three veterans [...]