http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:13:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/steve-smith-expected-to-suit-up-for-eagles/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/steve-smith-expected-to-suit-up-for-eagles/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:32:45 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=85449 Steve Smith is expected to play in Sunday's season opener against the Rams, according to a team source.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/11/steve-smith-expected-to-suit-up-for-eagles/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/14/falcons-nt-peters-carted-off-with-leg-injury/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/14/falcons-nt-peters-carted-off-with-leg-injury/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:27:08 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=83743 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/14/falcons-nt-peters-carted-off-with-leg-injury/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/02/banner-says-eagles-entertaining-offers-for-samuel/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/02/banner-says-eagles-entertaining-offers-for-samuel/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:39:25 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=82859 Steve Wyche and Bucky Brooks, Eagles president Joe Banner openly discussed how the team is actively entertaining trade offers for cornerback Asante Samuel, who could be the odd man out in the secondary after the acquisitions of Nnamdi Asomugha (free agency) and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (trade).]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/08/02/banner-says-eagles-entertaining-offers-for-samuel/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/07/bucs-ramp-up-intensity-in-preparation-for-season/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/07/bucs-ramp-up-intensity-in-preparation-for-season/#comments Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:36:45 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55968 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/07/bucs-ramp-up-intensity-in-preparation-for-season/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/owners-table-vote-to-extend-overtime-rule/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/owners-table-vote-to-extend-overtime-rule/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 22:04:07 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55530 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/owners-table-vote-to-extend-overtime-rule/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/more-to-meetings-than-super-bowl-xlviii-announcement/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/more-to-meetings-than-super-bowl-xlviii-announcement/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 15:52:54 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55482 watch the announcement live on NFL Network and NFL.com), but there are some side agendas that will be discussed.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/more-to-meetings-than-super-bowl-xlviii-announcement/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/south-florida-tampa-face-long-odds/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/south-florida-tampa-face-long-odds/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 23:05:32 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55462 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/south-florida-tampa-face-long-odds/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/nycn-j-has-support-to-host-super-bowl-xlviii/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/nycn-j-has-support-to-host-super-bowl-xlviii/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 22:40:51 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55456 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/nycn-j-has-support-to-host-super-bowl-xlviii/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/growing-sense-is-owners-wont-vote-on-overtime-rule/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/growing-sense-is-owners-wont-vote-on-overtime-rule/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 19:25:51 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55440 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/24/growing-sense-is-owners-wont-vote-on-overtime-rule/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/20/hard-hitting-lb-thomas-to-announce-retirement/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/20/hard-hitting-lb-thomas-to-announce-retirement/#comments Thu, 20 May 2010 14:47:56 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55348 Zach Thomas, 36, is expected to sign with the Miami Dolphins, with whom he played 12 seasons, and then announce his retirement Thursday at a 4 p.m. ET news conference.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/20/hard-hitting-lb-thomas-to-announce-retirement/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/11/cushings-failed-tests-break-ground/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/11/cushings-failed-tests-break-ground/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 19:38:14 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55043 Brian Cushing will still be eligible for the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, but if the voters thought he should win it again, a quick survey might have told them not to take the measures they're about to take.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/11/cushings-failed-tests-break-ground/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/10/maualuga-tries-to-comfort-old-pal-cushing/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/10/maualuga-tries-to-comfort-old-pal-cushing/#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 01:39:36 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55009 Rey Maualuga said Monday night that he has gained perspective on many things after his January DUI arrest in Kentucky forced him to confront a drinking problem.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/10/maualuga-tries-to-comfort-old-pal-cushing/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/04/chiefs-rookie-berry-signs-deal-with-adidas/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/04/chiefs-rookie-berry-signs-deal-with-adidas/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 00:42:14 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=54798 Eric Berry has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with adidas, the athletic apparel company announced on Tuesday.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/04/chiefs-rookie-berry-signs-deal-with-adidas/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/24/campbells-acquistion-spells-doom-for-russell/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/24/campbells-acquistion-spells-doom-for-russell/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:22:49 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=54461 Jason Campbell in a trade with the Redskins for a 2012 fourth-round draft pick is a sign that Oakland is done experimenting with JaMarcus Russell.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/24/campbells-acquistion-spells-doom-for-russell/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/22/vikings-not-likely-to-take-qb-in-first-round/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/22/vikings-not-likely-to-take-qb-in-first-round/#comments Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:44:49 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=53818 Jimmy Clausen and Florida QB Tim Tebow in the first round, but I've been told the team is headed in another direction with the 30th overall pick. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/22/vikings-not-likely-to-take-qb-in-first-round/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/league-considering-ending-season-with-divisional-matchups/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/league-considering-ending-season-with-divisional-matchups/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:32:11 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51468 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/league-considering-ending-season-with-divisional-matchups/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln Jets Colts Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/phillips-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-romo/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/phillips-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-romo/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:36:08 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51452 Wade Phillips said that roughly 30 players have been working out over the past week, well ahead of the scheduled offseason training program. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/phillips-you-dont-have-to-worry-about-romo/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/reid-eagles-listening-to-trade-offers-for-qbs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/reid-eagles-listening-to-trade-offers-for-qbs/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:23:05 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/reid-eagles-listening-to-trade-offers-for-qbs/ Andy Reid said the team is “listening, keeping our ears open,” to trade offers for all three of the team’s quarterbacks.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/reid-eagles-listening-to-trade-offers-for-qbs/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/several-coaches-not-thrilled-with-way-ot-vote-went-down/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/several-coaches-not-thrilled-with-way-ot-vote-went-down/#comments Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:21:09 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51444 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/24/several-coaches-not-thrilled-with-way-ot-vote-went-down/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/tomlin-expects-polamalu-to-take-part-in-offseason-workouts/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/tomlin-expects-polamalu-to-take-part-in-offseason-workouts/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:01:49 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51333 Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that strong safety Troy Polamalu shouldn't be hampered by the torn knee ligament that kept him out of 11 games last season and that he will participate in some of the team's offseason workouts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/tomlin-expects-polamalu-to-take-part-in-offseason-workouts/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln troy_polamalu_100323_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/kampman-recovering-on-track-for-training-camp/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/kampman-recovering-on-track-for-training-camp/#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:46:43 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51325 Jack Del Rio said recently signed free-agent DE Aaron Kampman is recovering well from reconstructive left knee surgery and remains on track to be on the field when the team begins training camp.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/23/kampman-recovering-on-track-for-training-camp/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln Packers Rams Football http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/22/culpepper-seeking-audience-for-next-opportunity/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/22/culpepper-seeking-audience-for-next-opportunity/#comments Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:36:17 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=51145 Daunte Culpepper is making the rounds at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando in an effort to find an opportunity with a new team.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/22/culpepper-seeking-audience-for-next-opportunity/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/19/whisenhunt-views-porter-as-he-did-in-pittsburgh/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/19/whisenhunt-views-porter-as-he-did-in-pittsburgh/#comments Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:58:33 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50995 Ken Whisenhunt's previous experience with Joey Porter helped him overlook the linebacker's bombastic reputation and supposed diminishing skills in recruiting him to Arizona.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/19/whisenhunt-views-porter-as-he-did-in-pittsburgh/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/14/whitehurst-weighs-offers-from-cards-seahawks/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/14/whitehurst-weighs-offers-from-cards-seahawks/#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:52:39 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=50223 Charlie Whitehurst, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/14/whitehurst-weighs-offers-from-cards-seahawks/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln c_whitehurst_031410_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/alabama-lb-mcclain-reveals-he-has-crohns-disease/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/alabama-lb-mcclain-reveals-he-has-crohns-disease/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:30:54 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49790 Rolando McClain, who was projected to be the first player taken at his position and a top-15 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, revealed Wednesday following his pro day workout that he suffers from Crohn's disease.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/alabama-lb-mcclain-reveals-he-has-crohns-disease/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/whitehurst-to-meet-seahawks-has-talked-with-cards/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/whitehurst-to-meet-seahawks-has-talked-with-cards/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:52:00 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49758 Charlie Whitehurst will visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/whitehurst-to-meet-seahawks-has-talked-with-cards/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/arenas-pulls-out-of-alabama-pro-day/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/arenas-pulls-out-of-alabama-pro-day/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:35:48 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49684 Javier Arenas didn't take part in the school's pro day Wednesday because of a pulled hamstring he sustained while running the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/arenas-pulls-out-of-alabama-pro-day/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/dunn-embraces-new-role-as-part-owner-of-falcons/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/dunn-embraces-new-role-as-part-owner-of-falcons/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:54:56 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49664 Warrick Dunn is still a popular guy among NFL players, although the recently retired running back is part of a group of folks whose views on the league’s problematic labor issues are quite contrary to theirs. He was a player not long ago and was very much on that side of things. Not anymore.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/10/dunn-embraces-new-role-as-part-owner-of-falcons/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln 51300469 http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/ex-jets-rb-jones-strikes-two-year-deal-with-chiefs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/ex-jets-rb-jones-strikes-two-year-deal-with-chiefs/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:49:13 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49564 Thomas Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chiefs, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/09/ex-jets-rb-jones-strikes-two-year-deal-with-chiefs/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/07/free-agent-cb-jackson-will-visit-eagles-this-week/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/07/free-agent-cb-jackson-will-visit-eagles-this-week/#comments Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:22:12 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=49232 Marlin Jackson will visit the Eagles this week after visiting the Ravens, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/07/free-agent-cb-jackson-will-visit-eagles-this-week/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln