Archive for February, 2010
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers, Tom Condon
Speaking publicly for the first time since the Chargers released him, LaDainian Tomlinson was emotional during his press conference on Wednesday.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Oakland Raiders, Randy Hanson, Tom Cable
The NFL announced Wednesday that their investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Raiders coach Tom Cable on a former spouse and girlfriend warranted no further punishment.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New York Jets, Thomas Jones
If Jets RB Thomas Jones doesn’t renegotiate his contract, he may be served his walking papers.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Oakland Raiders, Richard Seymour
No surprise, really, but the Oakland Raiders have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Richard Seymour.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Greg Aiello, Oakland Raiders, Randy Hanson, Tom Cable
The NFL announced Wednesday that no charges would be filed against Tom Cable after his first wife and a former girlfriend alleged in November that the Oakland Raiders coach physically abused them during their relationships.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Andy Reid, Brian Dawkins, Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia Eagles
One day after the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they would be releasing RB Brian Westbrook following eight seasons in Philadelphia, Westbrook appeared on 97.5 The Fanatic ESPN Radio in Philadelphia to squash any talk about retirement and about what comes next.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, Donovan McNabb, Jay Cutler, Drew Brees, Andy Reid, Mike Holmgren, Nnamdi Asomugha, Keith Bulluck, Sam Bradford, Dunta Robinson, Tim Tebow, Tony Pike, Jimmy Clausen, Dan LeFevour, Colts McCoy
Browns team president Mike Holmgren thinks the quarterbacks not throwing at the combine are making a mistake.
Posted: Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Greg Aiello, HGH
On the heels of a revelation that a professional rugby player in Britain has tested positive for Human Growth Hormone (HGH), the NFL has proposed blood testing its players for HGH, the Washington Post, reports.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: aubrayo franklin, Casey Hamoton, Jeff Reed, Pittsburgh Steelers, Sebastian Janikowski, Vince Wilfork
The Steelers are planning to use their franchise tag on NT Casey Hampton and their transition tag on K Jeff Reed, barring a late breakthrough in contract negotiations, according to a league source.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: aubrayo franklin, Casey Hampton, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Ryan Pickett, San Francisco 49ers, Vince Wilfork
Packers NT Ryan Pickett expects to receive the franchise tag soon, according to a league source.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Oakland Raiders, Randy Hanson, Tom Cable
Randy Hanson has filed a civil lawsuit against Raiders coach Tom Cable and the team, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: aubrayo franklin, San Francisco 49ers, Scot McCloughan
The 49ers announced Tuesday that they have placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on NT Aubrayo Franklin, who was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Billy Devaney, Carl Banks, Josh Johnson, Peter King, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rams general manager Billy Devaney said he was open to trading the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft when he joined Peter King and Carl Banks on NFL Sirius Radio on Tuesday morning.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Ahmad Brooks, Bob Bratkowski, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans, Joe Montana, LaDainian Tomlinson, New Orleans Saints, Sam Wyche, San Francisco 49ers, Tim Tebow, Zeke Bratkowski
Tim Tebow may have a lot of naysayers when it comes to his mechanics and ability to play quarterback in the NFL. But former Bengals coach Sam Wyche is not one of them.