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Goodell: Proof of bounties to be released publicly

May 22, 2012
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Just as Scott Fujita was professing his innocence Tuesday, commissioner Roger Goodell indicated he’s ready to prove bounties did indeed take place in New Orleans. Addressing the media following the Spring League Meeting, Goodell said the NFL plans to release proof of bounties to the public, NFL.com reports. “Yes, I do,” Goodell said when he [...]

2012 NFL Week 1 spreads: Bears, Lions heavy favorites

April 18, 2012
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Well in line with the NFL’s unveiling of the 2012 regular season schedule Tuesday, the first point spreads for the new season have emerged, courtesy of BetOnline. The online betting site released the spreads for each of the Opening Day contests, listing half of the NFC North — the Bears and Lions — as the [...]

Marshall facing ‘NFL review’ after another incident

March 14, 2012
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We may now know why the Dolphins, in a surprising move Tuesday, unloaded Brandon Marshall, shipping him off to the waiting arms of Jay Cutler and the Bears. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Marshall was recently “involved in another incident” and is facing “NFL review.” Schefter wouldn’t disclose further details, unfortunately, though I imagine it’s [...]

NFL sets 2012 salary cap at $120.6 million

March 11, 2012
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With 47 hours (give or a take a minute) remaining until free agency kicks off, the league has set the salary cap. On Sunday, the NFL announced the 2012 cap will be $120.6 million, which all 32 teams must be under by 4 p.m. Tuesday. As expected, the cap didn’t budge much from last year’s [...]

Arian Foster ‘most likely candidate’ for Texans’ tag

March 3, 2012
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Like two of his fellow running backs did on Friday, Arian Foster is about to engage in a game of tag. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, Foster is the “most likely candidate” to become the Texans’ franchise player before Monday’s deadline. If he’s indeed tagged, Foster, a restricted free agent, would receive [...]

Saints, Cardinals to play in Hall of Fame Game

February 29, 2012
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The full 2012 schedule won’t be released for another few months, but we already know who will meet in the annual preseason opener. On Wednesday, the league announced that the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals will play in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game, which takes place on August 5 in Canton, Ohio. [...]

Terrell Owens: I’m not retired yet

February 8, 2012
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Even though Terrell Owens is gainfully employed — finally — the mercurial wideout thinks he’s not too long for the Indoor Football League, as he’s got plans to return to the professional level, ESPNDallas.com reports. After being officially introduced by the Allen Wranglers on Wednesday, Owens, who will play receiver for the team, stated why [...]

ESPN Page 2 revamps NFL team logos for 2011

November 17, 2011
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As they’ve done in the past, the funny folks over at ESPN’s Page 2 brand have again taken it upon themselves to redesign all 32 of the NFL’s team logos. The purpose? To more accurately represent how each club is fairing thus far in 2011 — satirically, of course. Personally, I think they did a [...]