NFL may have met its match in AEG owner Phil Anschutz
Los Angeles
There's still a good crop of players available in free agency, especially given the recent addition of Elvis Dumervil. The controversial rule that helped launch the New England Patriots' dynasty and has haunted the Oakland Raiders for nearly a dozen years may finally be struck down. The first two days of the NFL free agency [...]
Read MoreNFL medical standards, practices are different than almost anywhere else
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NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported that it's possible Lloyd will return at a lesser salary. Lloyd was due a $3 million roster bonus after a season in which Lloyd caught 74 passes for 911 yards and four touchdowns, but it was clear he wasn't going to get 2013 NFL free agency: How 5 key guys should [...]
Read MoreFormer NFL MVP Shaun Alexander wants to write movies
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Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun reported Friday that restricted free-agent tight end Dennis Pitta has been "the subject of preliminary inquiries" from multiple NFL teams, according to NFL sources. The Ravens chose to restrict Pitta with a second The Atlanta Falcons added some veteran help on offense, as they signed Steven Jackson to bolster [...]
Read MoreNFL Ponders Changing the Tuck Rule
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Eric Schneiderman, the New York State attorney general, called for the N.F.L. to adopt a written policy prohibiting discrimination in any form. Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our free-agent tracker. More Ben Goessling of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Jennings [...]
Read MoreNFL: Patriots replace Wes Welker with Danny Amendola
Los Angeles
Avril turned down a three-year, $30 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions last year. Free-agent tracker. Where will Greg Jennings wind up? Follow him and all the other NFL players on the move in our free-agent tracker. More Avril began After the first day of NFL free agency, several players have found new homes. [...]
Read MoreReggie Bush signs four-year Detroit Lions contract
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The Arizona Cardinals announced Wednesday that quarterback Drew Stanton reached a three-year deal with the team. NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah reported, citing a source close to the situation, that Stanton's three-year contract is worth $8.2 million with After proving his worth in Miami over the last two seasons, running back Reggie Bush has found a new [...]
Read MoreHerschel Walker: NFL concussions aren't always to blame
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the Bears targeted a tight end on fewer passes (66) than any other team in the NFC and finished with the fewest receptions (33) in the league from the position. When the tight ends did catch passes, they averaged 3.4 yards after the catch, 28th in The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning [...]
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