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- Judge: Brent to have more alcohol monitoring
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Josh Brent will remain free while he awaits trial for intoxication manslaughter, as a judge on Friday denied a request by prosecutors to revoke his bond due to problems with alcohol monitoring. […]
- Countdown – No. 20: Tony Dungy
First African-American coach to win Super Bowl influenced next generation […]
- Countdown – No. 19: Mike Shanahan
Offensive mastermind led Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl wins in late '90s […]
- Goodson legal issues predate recent arrest
Mike Goodson's legal issues didn't start with last Friday's arrest in New Jersey on drug and weapons charges, which could result in jail time. In his previous NFL stops, with the Panthers and Raiders, his personal life spilled into the courts. […]
- Pack's Rodgers: Urlacher favorite opponent
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said that Brian Urlacher was his favorite opponent. […]
- Report: NFL calls for immediate HGH testing
The NFL submitted a new proposal on testing for human growth hormone to the players union on April 24, according to an NFL.com report. […]
- Evey, ex-Bears offensive tackle, dies at 72
Dick Evey, a tackle who played most of his eight seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, has died at age 72. […]
- Suit alleging racy texts from Favre settled
A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages says the case has been settled. […]
- Seahawks TE McCoy has surgery on Achilles
Seattle Seahawks tight end Anthony McCoy suffered a torn Achilles during OTAs this week and has undergone surgery, the team confirmed Friday. […]
- Bears to honor HOFer Ditka, retiring No. 89
The Chicago Bears will retire Mike Ditka's No. 89 on Dec. 9 during halftime of their Monday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field, the team announced Friday. […]
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- Joe Flacco: Ravens' intact O-line a 'confidence-booster'
The Baltimore Ravens' re-signing of left tackle Bryant McKinnie was applauded by Joe Flacco, who says consistency on the offensive line is "definitely good for me." […]
- Teammate: Jonathan Martin 'more fluid' at left tackle
After an offseason of frantic free-agent signings, the success of the Miami Dolphins' rebuilt offense might boil down to the play of Jonathan Martin, who says he's up to the challenge at left tackle. […]
- Anthony Fasano: K.C. Chiefs using TE-friendly offense
The Kansas City Chiefs have toyed with the pistol formation during offseason team activities, but that's not all. Reports out of practice suggest the Chiefs' pass-catching tight ends are in for a big year. […]
- Malcolm Jenkins: Rob Ryan 'similar' to Gregg Williams
New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins says his new defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, reminds him a whole lot of the guy who used to run the show in the Big Easy, Gregg Williams. […]
- Titus Young facing three more charges related to burglary arrest
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young, now facing 11 charges after being arrested three times in one week, refused to speak at a pretrial hearing on Friday. […]
- Brett Favre settles suit connected to alleged racy texts
Brett Favre is back in the news. The retired QB settled a lawsuit out of court that dated back to 2008, which was connected to Favre sending racy text messages to a massage therapist. […]
- Michael Vick: I'm faster than RG3, Colin Kaepernick
Michael Vick says he's faster than RG3, Colin Kaepernick and every other quarterback in the NFL. And he's willing to prove it in a 40-yard dash — if someone will accept the challenge. […]
- Michael Crabtree's spot on 49ers an open competition
San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh says he's excited about his young receivers, including Quinton Patton and A.J. Jenkins. But a former undrafted free agent might end up earning Michael Crabtree's spot. […]
- Ricardo Lockette 49ers' answer at wide receiver?
Michael Crabtree’s Achilles injury has left the San Francisco 49ers searching for his replacement. Could the answer be found inside Colin Kaepernick’s house with undrafted NFL castoff Ricardo Lockette? […]
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- Rob Gronkowski of New England Patriots still faces hurdles in recovery from forearm surgery, back issues
Stephania Bell discusses the history of Rob Gronkowski's recent forearm and back troubles, as well as what he faces in hopes of returning for Week 1. […]
- Matthew Berry, The Talented Mr. Roto, talks about his 2013 fantasy football top 200 rankings
Matthew Berry puts a lot of thought into his preseason fantasy football rankings and is more than happy to share those with his readers. […]
- Fantasy Roundtable: Pierre Garcon
ESPN fantasy analysts discuss Pierre Garcon's fantasy upside for this season after an injury-plagued 2012 season. […]
- Fantasy Roundtable: Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III burst on the fantasy scene in 2012, but now he is surrounded by questions. ESPN fantasy analysts discuss RG III's knee and his fantasy outlook for 2013. […]
- San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree tears Achilles, opens opportunities for Anquan Boldin
Christopher Harris discusses the fantasy fallout of Michael Crabtree's Achilles injury, especially on the value of Anquan Boldin and Colin Kaepernick. […]
- Fantasy Roundtable: Drafting Wide Receivers
ESPN fantasy analysts discuss the depth of the wide receiver position in 2013 and when to draft elite WRs like Calvin Johnson. […]
- Fantasy: Michael Crabtree
Matthew Berry examines how Michael Crabtree's injury affects the 49ers in fantasy. […]
- Fantasy Football – Bernard Pierce among potential second-year breakout fantasy players
KC Joyner highlights five second-year players who could have breakout fantasy seasons, including RB Bernard Pierce. […]
- NFC East stars in fantasy rankings
No, of course it's never too early to talk fantasy football. I mean, sure, if you're like me, you're working on buy-low targets to try and make up poi… […]
- Fantasy Roundtable: Drafting Tight Ends
Elite tight ends like Jimmy Graham were the rage in 2012 fantasy drafts, but does that hold true in 2013? ESPN fantasy analysts discuss tiers and sleepers in the tight end position for 2013. […]
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- FB Tolbert: Panthers will be run-heavy in '13 – Mike Tolbert | CAR
Panthers FB Mike Tolbert promises the team will take a more run-heavy approach under new offensive playcaller Mike Shula. […]
- Seahawks lose TE McCoy to Achilles' tear – Anthony McCoy | SEA
Seahawks TE Anthony McCoy underwent surgery for a partially torn Achilles' tendon Thursday, and will be sidelined a minimum of six months. […]
- Pats don't know extent of Gronk's back issue – Rob Gronkowski | NE
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Patriots "(don't) know" how serious Rob Gronkowski's back injury is. […]
- Jaws: Chip's offense won't translate to NFL – LeSean McCoy | PHI
After increased tape study, ESPN's Ron Jaworski predicts Eagles coach Chip Kelly's offense will not translate to the NFL. […]
- Steelers mixing in ZBS concepts on offense – Le'Veon Bell | PIT
The Steelers plan to "supplement" their power-rushing attack with zone-blocking concepts in 2013. […]
- Report: Falcons in talks with Richard Seymour – Richard Seymour | FA
Fox Sports South reports the Falcons and free agent DT Richard Seymour are engaged in contract talks. […]
- Bills TE Chandler likely to be ready for camp – Scott Chandler | BUF
BuffaloBills.com reports that TE Scott Chandler (ACL surgery) is likely to be a participant in practice right from the start of training camp. […]
- Update: Garcon underwent minor labrum surgery – Pierre Garcon | WAS
Updating a previous item, Pierre Garcon underwent "minor" labrum surgery in January. […]
- 49ers confirm Crabtree has full Achilles tear – Michael Crabtree | SF
Updating a previous item, coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Michael Crabtree's Achilles' tendon was "completely torn" during Tuesday's OTA practice, and the injury was to Crabtree's right Achilles'. […]
- RG3 on the field and throwing passes Thursday – Robert Griffin III | WAS
Robert Griffin III (knee) was throwing passes as the Redskins opened OTAs Thursday. […]