Thursday, July 28, 2011

Williams agrees to five-year, $43M deal to stay with Panthers

Williams agrees to five-year, $43M deal to stay with Panthers: "DeAngelo Williams received interest from the Giants and Broncos, but he opted to stick with the Panthers, who have been extremely busy in free agency."

Miami nice? Broncos QB Orton appears headed to Dolphins

Miami nice? Broncos QB Orton appears headed to Dolphins: "There was no official word on a new address for Denver Broncos veteran quarterback Kyle Orton early Wednesday afternoon, but several signs point to it being in Miami."

Kolb trade to Cardinals could be consummated by Friday

Kolb trade to Cardinals could be consummated by Friday: "A trade that would send quarterback Kevin Kolb from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Arizona Cardinals isn't done yet, but multiple league sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora on Wednesday that they believe it would occur within the next 48 hours."

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Vikes will acquire McNabb from 'Skins if contract reworked

Vikes will acquire McNabb from 'Skins if contract reworked: "If Donovan McNabb is willing to restructure his contract, he'll be traded to Minnesota, ending a short, tumultuous run in Washington."

Eagles play waiting game with Vick contract, Kolb trade

Eagles play waiting game with Vick contract, Kolb trade: "As football returned to Philadelphia, the potential for fireworks fizzled quickly as Michael Vick's contract remained on the back burner and Kevin Kolb stayed put (for now)."

Monday, July 25, 2011

Prepare for most chaotic week in NFL history

Prepare for most chaotic week in NFL history: "The irony, of course, is that the long-awaited return of labor peace in the NFL will set off perhaps the most tumultuous week in league history from a player movement standpoint. Starting Tuesday, things will be anything but peaceful in the NFL that Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith supposedly returned to normalcy with Monday's freshly-struck collective bargaining agreement."

Team facilities to open Tuesday, pending vote by players

Team facilities to open Tuesday, pending vote by players: "Negotiators for the NFL Players Association and the league finally came to an agreement on the terms of a new labor deal in the wee hours of Monday morning."

Forte wants Bears to 'throw him a bone' with new contract

Forte wants Bears to 'throw him a bone' with new contract: "Running back Matt Forte will seek a contract extension from the Chicago Bears after the NFL lockout ends."

Report: Cutler calls off spring wedding; fiancée 'devastated'

Report: Cutler calls off spring wedding; fiancée 'devastated': "Bears QB Jay Cutler evidently will enter the season as a single man. Find out why he and reality TV star Kristin Cavallari have split after just 10 months together."

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Mara on Umenyiora-Reese rift: They must 'work this thing out'

Mara on Umenyiora-Reese rift: They must 'work this thing out': "Osi Umenyiora says Giants GM Jerry Reese broke a promise to give him a new contract. So, what does team owner John Mara think about that?"

Security tight as Roethlisberger weds in suburban Pittsburgh

Security tight as Roethlisberger weds in suburban Pittsburgh: "Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger became a married man Saturday, when he tied the knot with Ashley Harlan in suburban Pittsburgh."

Thursday, July 21, 2011

NFL owners ratify agreement in bid to end lockout - The Huddle - USATODAY.com

NFL owners ratify agreement in bid to end lockout - The Huddle - USATODAY.com

Ex-Bears QB McMahon out of Nevada hospital after limo crash

Ex-Bears QB McMahon out of Nevada hospital after limo crash: "Former Chicago Bears quarterback Jim McMahon has been released from a Nevada hospital following Monday's limousine crash on the way from Lake Tahoe to the airport."

Benson's lawyers say alleged assault victim demanding money

Benson's lawyers say alleged assault victim demanding money: "Days after Cedric Benson was released from jail following his arrest on an assault charge, the running back's lawyers issued a statement claiming the alleged victim, Clavens "Miami" Charles, is demanding money in exchange for his silence. Charles' attorney denied that claim."

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Ravens' Harbaugh won't let sleeping Bears lie ... about trade

Ravens' Harbaugh won't let sleeping Bears lie ... about trade: "Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh on Tuesday accused the Chicago Bears of lying about a failed trade during the first round of the draft in April."

NFLPA president: Still 'work to do' in labor talks

NFLPA president: Still 'work to do' in labor talks: "Hall of Fame defensive end Carl Eller and lawyers for retired NFL players are meeting with representatives of owners and current players at a New York law firm for talks aimed at ending the lockout."