Archive for July, 2009
Posted: Saturday, July 25th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Aaron Maybin, Buffalo Bills, C.J. Hawthorne, Dick Jauron, James Hardy, John DiGiorgio, Marshawn Lynch, Terrell Owens, Trent Edwards
It’s no surprise that as Bills training camp officially opened in Rochester, N.Y., the spotlight was squarely on the highest-profile newcomer, Terrell Owens.
Posted: Saturday, July 25th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2009 Training Camps, Buffalo Bills
As training camps get underway this weekend around the NFL, we’re dedicating the training camp blog at NFL.com as the ultimate source for news, updates and information coming from all 32 camps throughout the league.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Mike Zimmer, Roy Williams
Five-time Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams is hoping for a new start with the Cincinnati Bengals, and he’s trying to get a jump on things by slimming down to his rookie weight.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Craig Ellenport Tags: Adiran Peterson, Matt Forte, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner
With Adrian Peterson as (just about) everyone’s No. 1 pick in fantasy drafts, the big question has been deciding on a consensus No. 2. Hee’s a compelling case for Michael Turner.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Aaron Maybin, Alex Mack, Andy Levitre, Buffalo Bills, Eric Wood, Jairus Byrd, Josh Freeman, Michael Oher, Percy Harvin
The Bills become the first NFL team to take the field for camp, doing so Saturday morning, but it will be virtually impossible to have all of their top remain picks signed by then.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: federal law, gambling, MLB, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL
The three other major pro sports leagues, as well as the NCAA, joined the NFL today in filing a complaint in federal court to try to prevent the state of Delaware from moving forward with single-game sports betting.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Jamie Dukes Tags: AFC West, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carson Palmer, Chad Ochocinco, Cincinnati Bengals, Deion Branch, Denver Broncos, frank gore, JaMarcus Russell, Jim Mora, Kansas City Chiefs, Marvin Lewis, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Zimmer, Oakland Raiders, Patrick Kerney, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Hill, T.J. Houshmandzadeh
We all know that anything can happen in the NFL, and last season, the Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons were among the league’s surprise teams. With that in mind, here are the most dangerous 2008 non-playoff teams that will make noise in 2009, and some might even find their way into the postseason.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Dick LeBeau, Jim Johnson, John Harbaugh, Philadelphia Eagles, Sean McDermott, Steve Spagnuolo, Wade Phillips
The Philadelphia Eagles announced the promotion of interim defensive coordinator Sean McDermott to the permanent role today. Longtime coordinator Jim Johnson, one of the best in the business, is fighting cancer, and we wish him all the best.
Posted: Friday, July 24th, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Brady Quinn, Cleveland Browns, contract, Derek Anderson, Eric Mangini, George Kokinis, holdout, Josh Cribbs
Cleveland Browns officials and Josh Cribbs‘ representatives held a three-hour conference call Thursday, according to a source. The team also is scheduled to have a face-to-face meeting with Cribbs to continue discussing the Pro Bowl return specialist’s displeasure with his contract.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Greg Aiello, Michael Vick, Roger Goodell, suspension
The Michael Vick review as to his playing status for 2009 is ongoing, according to league officials.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Favre, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, retirement, Thomas George
Brett Favre might not be ready to make a decision about his potential return by Friday, NFL.com senior columnist Thomas George reports.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Adam Rank Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Beanie Wells, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Ken Whisenhunt, Kurt Warner, Larry Fitzgerald, Tim Hightower
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt took time to talk shop with NFL fans on Thursday, including many question about fantasy football.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Adam Rank Tags: Edgerrin James, Joe Banner, LeSean McCoy, Warrick Dunn
The Eagles will not be signing any available running backs, instead opting to go with guys already on the roster. That could be a big boost to fantasy value of LeSean McCoy.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Atlanta Falcons, NFL Draft, William Moore
Falcons second-round draft pick William Moore signed a four-year contract Thursday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Posted: Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Antoine Winfield, Ashanti Webb, Brett Favre, contract extension, Minnesota Vikings
Antoine Winfield and the Vikings showed some forward thinking in striking a deal that could keep the Pro Bowl cornerback in Minnesota through 2013.