Colorado CB Smith visits with Ravens and Eagles

Colorado CB Smith visits with Ravens and Eagles: "Former Colorado cornerback Jimmy Smith visited the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles today, according to a league source."

Bucs' Talib posts bail, released in domestic shooting case

Bucs' Talib posts bail, released in domestic shooting case: "Police in a Dallas suburb say Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Aqib Talib has turned himself in on a warrant accusing him of firing a gun at his sister's boyfriend."

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Eagles' Peters charged with blaring music, resisting arrest

Eagles' Peters charged with blaring music, resisting arrest: "Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Jason Peters was arrested Saturday for allegedly blaring music and resisting arrest in Shreveport, La., according to the Philadelphia Inquirer."

Mall lifts ban on Cowboys' Bryant, who apologizes for drama

Mall lifts ban on Cowboys' Bryant, who apologizes for drama: "Dez Bryant is welcome back at the mall again after NorthPark Center officials dropped their ban on the Cowboys wide receiver Friday. Bryant was ejected from the upscale Dallas shopping center on March 19 and given a criminal trespass warning following a dispute over the sagging pants allegedly worn by him and some companions."

Report: Tressel forwarded emails to QB's mentor

Report: Tressel forwarded emails to QB's mentor: "COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel forwarded emails to Terrelle Pryor's mentor that accused the star quarterback of selling memorabilia to a man under federal investigation, the Columbus Dispatch reported Friday."

Clowney on police search: 'Nothing on me'

Clowney on police search: 'Nothing on me': "(By JOSH KENDALL, jkendall@thestate.com) South Carolina football signee Jadeveon Clowney of Rock Hill was searched by Columbia police at 1 a.m. Friday in the Five Points area of Columbia, he told The State on Friday afternoon.

'They stopped us and said and we fit a description,' said Clowney, who said he was with South Pointe High School teammate and fellow Gamecock signee Gerald Dixon when he was stopped. 'They said some guy called and said he got robbed and said (someone) had a gun. He said we fit the description.'"

Bankruptcy proceedings could cost Batch his Super Bowl rings

Bankruptcy proceedings could cost Batch his Super Bowl rings: "Pittsburgh Steelers backup quarterback Charlie Batch could lose several items of personal property -- including two Super Bowl rings -- as a result of bankrupty proceedings in Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported Tuesday."

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LSU's Peterson unsure if he will attend 2011 NFL Draft

LSU's Peterson unsure if he will attend 2011 NFL Draft: "LSU cornerback Patrick Peterson figures to be one of the top picks in next month's NFL draft, but will he attend the event in New York? That has yet to be decided."

Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor to be sentenced in sex crimes case

Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor to be sentenced in sex crimes case: "Hall of Fame NFL linebacker Lawrence Taylor is expected to be sentenced to six years' probation with sex-offender status during a court hearing Tuesday, according to the Rockland County, New York, district attorney's Office.

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NFL owners to review touchback change

NFL owners to review touchback change: "NEW ORLEANS -- The NFL competition committee's controversial proposal to change the rules governing kickoffs remained a work in progress Monday, with the chance that any new rule will continue to place the ball at the 20-yard line on touchbacks, rather than the 25, as first considered."

NFL set to vote on touchback changes

NFL set to vote on touchback changes: "NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- NFL competition committee chairman Rich McKay says moving kickoffs up to the 35-yard line and bringing touchbacks out to the 25 have spurred 'healthy discussions' among coaches and general managers."

Hester, Bears don't want kickoffs moved to 35-yard line

Hester, Bears don't want kickoffs moved to 35-yard line: "Devin Hester and the Chicago Bears don't want to see any changes to the league's kickoff rules. The NFL competition committee is meeting on Monday in Florida to propose a host of rules changes, one of which being the plan to move kickoffs up to the 35-yard line from the 30."

Eagles QB Vick visits prison and vows to continue outreach

Eagles QB Vick visits prison and vows to continue outreach: "Michael Vick enjoyed a rebirth on the football field last season
after his career was almost washed away by a 23-month prison sentence. The NFL's muddy labor situation could put his career on hold yet again, but Vick plans to continue his off-the-field growth even if the labor impasse wipes out next season."

Former Oilers Pro Bowl wide receiver Hill dies at 54

Former Oilers Pro Bowl wide receiver Hill dies at 54: "Former NFL wide receiver Drew Hill, a two-time Pro Bowler who was a key part of the Houston Oilers'
famed "Run and Shoot" offense of the 1980s, died at an Atlanta hospital late
Friday after suffering two massive strokes, according to his agent."

Players respond to Goodell, call decertification 'last resort'

Players respond to Goodell, call decertification 'last resort': "Locked-out players wrote back to Commissioner Roger Goodell on Saturday, saying they chose decertification as a last resort after three weeks of mediation."

Brother against brother: Harbaughs set to clash next season

Brother against brother: Harbaughs set to clash next season: "Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has already circled one game on next year's schedule in red ink: the brother-against-brothet battle with Jim Harbaugh's San Francisco 49ers."

Players: Goodell's letter was attempt 'to divide us'

Players: Goodell's letter was attempt 'to divide us': "Members of the NFL Players Association's executive team said Friday that the failure of the NFL to include players in projected revenue growth was critical to the breakdown in talks in Washington, D.C. a week ago, with the union then opting to decertify and the league subsequently locking out players."

NFL Films' Steve Sabol to begin treatment for brain tumor

NFL Films' Steve Sabol to begin treatment for brain tumor: "NFL Films president Steve Sabol has been diagnosed with a primary tumor on the left side of his brain. Sabol, 68, was hospitalized after suffering a seizure nearly two weeks ago in Kansas City."

Players tell Goodell: 'Your statements are false'

Players tell Goodell: 'Your statements are false': "MARCO ISLAND, Fla. (AP) -- Players have written back to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, responding to his letter to them by saying: 'Your statements are false.'"

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NFL asks judge to keep TV contract-case info sealed

NFL asks judge to keep TV contract-case info sealed: "The NFL has asked the federal judge who ruled in favor of the NFL Players' Association on a TV revenue dispute to deny the union's request to release information from the case that the league wants kept confidential."

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Bucs' Barber: Tiki can come back; players planning workouts

Bucs' Barber: Tiki can come back; players planning workouts: "One week after former New York Giants running back Tiki Barber announced his plan to come out of retirement for a second shot at football, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber urged fans not to bet against his identical twin brother."

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Saints shuffle assistant coaching duties, hire familiar tutor

Saints shuffle assistant coaching duties, hire familiar tutor: "The New Orleans Saints have
moved two assistant coaches to new positions and hired a new assistant."

Browns to refund tickets if games canceled; No layoffs planned

Browns to refund tickets if games canceled; No layoffs planned: "The Cleveland Browns will
make full refunds with interest on any tickets sold for games not played in the
2011 season."

Smith gets clearance to return to football after spine injury

Smith gets clearance to return to football after spine injury: "Defensive end Robaire Smith has been medically cleared to play, his agent, Michael Harrison, told The Chronicle-Telegram."

NFLPA considers organizing boycott of top prospects at draft

NFLPA considers organizing boycott of top prospects at draft: "As NFL Network and NFL.com reported prior to the Super Bowl, the NFL Players Association is considering organizing a boycott of those draft picks invited to April's NFL Draft in New York City."

No change to rule that overturned Lions WR Johnson's TD

No change to rule that overturned Lions WR Johnson's TD: "The NFL's competition committee will not be establishing a "Calvin Johnson rule," a league source confirmed to NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora Monday."

New judge assigned to players' antitrust lawsuit vs. league

New judge assigned to players' antitrust lawsuit vs. league: "The federal antitrust lawsuit filed by players against the NFL has been reassigned to Judge Susan Richard Nelson."

Report: Ravens' McClain's $40,000 fine halved after appeal

Report: Ravens' McClain's $40,000 fine halved after appeal: "Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain said from the start he never intended to injure his opponent. The Baltimore Sun on Monday cited a league source in reporting that McClain's $40,000 fine for a Dec. 5 helmet hit on Steelers tight end Heath Miller was cut in half last week following his appeal to the league."

Vikes' Cook denies brandishing gun in tiff that led to arrest

Vikes' Cook denies brandishing gun in tiff that led to arrest: "Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook was arrested after arguing with a neighbor in Lynchburg, Va., but Cook denies a WSET-TV report that he pulled out a gun during the dispute."

Confidence men: Both sides expect football to be played in 2011

Confidence men: Both sides expect football to be played in 2011: "There will be an NFL season in 2011.

That's what Commissioner Roger Goodell keeps saying. So do many of the
owners and lots of players, even though labor talks collapsed, the union
dissolved itself, and star players including MVP Tom Brady asked for a
preliminary injunction to prevent a lockout hours before the league even
implemented one."

Citizens in Minnesota's rural spaces leery of stadium tax

Citizens in Minnesota's rural spaces leery of stadium tax: "A few days before Dan Fabian headed to St. Paul this January to be sworn in as a new state representative, he was in a gas station in his hometown of Roseau when a hot topic
came up: the Minnesota Vikings' desire for a new stadium. Fabian says he assured a store clerk he wouldn't support raising her taxes to pay for it."

Report: Vikings DB Cook charged with brandishing weapon

Report: Vikings DB Cook charged with brandishing weapon: "Minnesota Vikings defensive back Chris Cook was arrested in Lynchburg, Va. Saturday night and charged with brandishing a handgun, according to WSET-TV."

Lions exec Lewand refuses to discuss tampering charges

Lions exec Lewand refuses to discuss tampering charges: "Lions president Tom Lewand held a conference call with reporters Saturday to discuss the NFL lockout, but instead continued to field questions about the tampering charge the league penalized Detroit with last month."

Ravens S Zbikowski has little trouble in second boxing bout

Ravens S Zbikowski has little trouble in second boxing bout: "Fighting for the second time as a pro, Baltimore Ravens S Tommy Zbikowski barely broke a sweat Saturday night in stopping Richard Bryant at 1:45 of the first round of a scheduled four-round fight on the undercard of the Miguel Cotto-Ricardo Mayorga 154-pound title fight."

Rehabbing Jets S Leonhard on track for full recovery

Rehabbing Jets S Leonhard on track for full recovery: "Jim Leonhard doesn't know when there will be football again, but he's working hard to be ready when that time comes. The New York Jets safety is making positive strides as he rehabs the broken leg he suffered during a practice session on Dec. 3, The Star-Ledger reported on Thursday."

Goodell, Pash slice salaries to $1 during lockout

Goodell, Pash slice salaries to $1 during lockout: "NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and league general counsel Jeff Pash are slashing their salaries to $1 each during the lockout. Goodell and Pash promised in January they would take salary cuts if there was a work stoppage. Goodell earns about $10 million a year, including bonuses, and Pash nearly $5 million."

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Bills assistant Wannstedt defends Pittsburgh past

Bills assistant Wannstedt defends Pittsburgh past: "BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) -- Former Pitt football coach Dave Wannstedt believes he and his program were unfairly centered out in a magazine article that concluded the Panthers led the nation's top-ranked teams in players getting into trouble with the law."

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Jets reportedly will bring back RB Tomlinson next season

Jets reportedly will bring back RB Tomlinson next season: "The New York Jets will bring back veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson for 2011, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday via Twitter, citing a source."

Lee, member of Chargers' Super Bowl team, passes at 44

Lee, member of Chargers' Super Bowl team, passes at 44: "Former defensive tackle Shawn Lee, half the San Diego Chargers' "Two Tons of Fun" from their 1994 AFC championship team passed away Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., from cardiac arrest brought on by double pneumonia, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Tuesday. He was 44."

All-Pro FB Leach hopes to return to Texans after knee scope

All-Pro FB Leach hopes to return to Texans after knee scope: "Houston Texans All-Pro fullback Vonta Leach revealed Monday that he had arthroscopic knee surgery on Feb. 8, Fox 26 television in Houston reported."

Raiders linebacker Wimbley to sign $11.3M franchise tender

Raiders linebacker Wimbley to sign $11.3M franchise tender: "Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Kamerion Wimbley will sign his franchise tender on Tuesday, according to agent Joe Linta. Wimbley had been speaking to the Raiders about a long-term deal but the sides have been unable to bridge a gap, and so Linta said Wimbley would sign the $11.3 million tender on Tuesday."