Chiefs Hire Chris Ault as Consultant
Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) — In an attempt to help defend the growing trend of college offenses infiltrating the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs have hired former Nevada head coach Chris Ault as an consultant.”I told coach Reid, ‘Wh…
Jaguars’ Justin Blackmon Defends His Character
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Justin Blackmon has had a hard time staying out of trouble in his short time in the NFL. Blackmon defended himself saying he’s not a bad person, but he’s just made som…
Buddy Nix Steps Down As Buffalo Bills General Manager
Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images(ORCHARD PARK, N.Y.) — Buddy Nix announced on Monday he is stepping down as general manager of the Buffalo Bills, but will stay on with the club as a special assistant.The 73-year-old Nix took over as GM in 2010 after Bill…
Former Lion Titus Young Arrested Third Time in One Week
NFL via Getty Images(SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.) — The troubles for Titus Young continue and at an alarming pace. The former Detroit Lions wide receiver was arrested over the weekend for the third time in one week.Orange County, California Sheriff’s spokesm…
Rams’ Rookie Tavon Austin Dealing with New-Found Wealth
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former West Virginia wide receiver Tavon Austin became a wealthy man when the St. Louis Rams selected him with the eighth overall selection in the 2013 NFL Draft. Austin says people are already coming out of no…
LB Dansby Signs with Cardinals
J. Meric/Getty Images(TEMPE, Ari.) — Linebacker Karlos Dansby is returning to where his NFL career began.
Dansby, who was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the 33rd pick of the 2004 NFL Draft, has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinal…
Manti Te’o: ‘I’m Here to Play Football’
Kent Horner/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — San Diego Chargers second-round draft pick Manti Te’o had his first rookie minicamp on Friday. Te’o is focused on putting his infamous girlfriend hoax in the past and ready to show his teammates that he is c…
Redskins Won’t Change Team Name
Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Washington Redskins will stay the Redskins, according to team owner Daniel Snyder, who spoke with USA Today this week.
The team’s name has faced criticism for being offensive to Native Americans by many, b…
Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber Retires
NFL via Getty Images(TAMPA, Fla.) — Longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ronde Barber announced his retirement on Thursday, after 16 seasons in the NFL.The Bucs originally drafted Barber out Virginia in the third round of the 1997 NFL draft. I…
Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski May Need Fourth Surgery
Boston Globe(FOXBORO, Ma.) — After undergoing his third surgery on his broken left forearm in February, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will need a fourth surgery, according to the Boston Herald.
The Herald reports that according to a source familia…
John Kasay Retires With Carolina Panthers
NFL via Getty Images(CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Kicker John Kasay signed a one-day contract with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, and promptly retired with the team he spent 15 seasons with.Kasay began his NFL career in 1991 when he was drafted in the fourth…
Vikings Release Punter Chris Kluwe
Tom Dahlin/Getty Images(NEW YORK) – The Minnesota Vikings have released long-time punter Chris Kluwe.
“So long, Minnesota, and thanks for all the fish!” Kluwe wrote on his verified Twitter account. He added: “Thank you to all the fans, my teamm…
Tim Tebow Voted Most Influential Sports Athlete
Mike Stobe/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Despite being released by the New York Jets last week, quarterback Tim Tebow is the most influential athlete in sports in 2013, according to Forbes.com survey.
The survey reported that 29 percent of the respondents …
Jaguars Impressed with Luke Joeckel So Far
Al Bello/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — While tackle Luke Joeckel was disappointed he was not chosen number one overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars are more than happy they were able to get him at number two.Joe…
Dolphins Sign Tackle Tyson Clabo
NFL via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — The Miami Dolphins big offseason has taken another turn as they have signed veteran tackle Tyson Clabo to a one-year contract, according to published media reports.Clabo follows Mike Wallace, Dustin Keller, Brent Grim…
Chargers’ Donald Butler Thinks Te’o Will Be Just Fine In the NFL
Joe Robbins/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Former Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o made national headlines when he admitted he was the victim of a hoax involving a fake dead girlfriend. His new teammate, linebacker Donald Butler, think Te’o will fit in nice…
Gus Bradley Supportive of WR Justin Blackmon
Sam Greenwood/Getty Images(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) — First-year head coach Gus Bradley still has faith in wide receiver Justin Blackmon.
Blackmon was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season by the NFL for violating the league’s substan…
Adrian Peterson Wants to Shatter Rushing Record
Andy Lyons/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he feels he can shatter the all-time rushing record. He told the magazine that he’s got a goal set at 2,500 yards, which would…
Al Harris Will Retire a Packer
Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images(GREEN BAY, Wis.) — The Green Bay Packers announced Wednesday that cornerback Al Harris will retire as a Packer.
The 38-year-old Harris was traded from the Eagles to the Packers in March of 2003. He played in 102 game…
San Francisco 49ers Sign Former Olympic Discus Finalist
Tom Dulat/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Olympic discus finalist Lawrence Okoye will try and make the transition to the NFL. The San Francisco 49ers signed Okoye as an undrafted free agent and plan on training him to become a defensive lineman.
Okoye finish…