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- Tebow doesn't rule out possible future in politics 5 February 2012, 4:05 am
Could you imagine Tim Tebow running for office? Believe it, because the Broncos' QB says a career in politics could be part of his future once his playing days are over.... - Pats' Cannon, Giants' Herzlich share bond as cancer survivors 5 February 2012, 3:39 am
New England Patriots offensive lineman Marcus Cannon and New York Giants linebacker Mark Herzlich have a connection that goes much deeper than their rookie seasons and football.... - Patriots release WR Underwood day before Super Bowl kickoff 5 February 2012, 1:26 am
Wide receiver Tiquan Underwood was released by the New England Patriots on Saturday night, less than 24 hours before Super Bowl XLVI, increasing the likelihood Chad Ochocinco will be active against the New York Giants.... - Saints' Brees wins AP Offensive Player of the Year award 5 February 2012, 12:48 am
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award... - Ravens' Suggs wins AP Defensive Player of the Year 5 February 2012, 12:26 am
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year award....
- Gronkowski will play 5 February 2012, 4:54 am
It’s hardly Pulitzer-worthy, but we nevertheless need to report what we know. Per a league source, Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will play Sunday (wait, there’s a game Sunday?) despite a high ankle sprain suffered against the Ravens in the AFC title game. As agent Drew Rosenhaus told NBC SportsTalk this week, Gronkowski wouldn’t play…... - Rodgers wins MVP in a landslide 5 February 2012, 1:09 am
We essentially knew Aaron Rodgers would win the league’s MVP award on Saturday night because he was chosen the first team All-Pro quarterback over Drew Brees in a landslide. Rogers won the MVP award by nearly the same vote: 48-2. (It was 47.5 to 2.5 for the All Pro vote.) Brees won the Offensive Player…... - Brees crushes Rodgers for AP Offensive Player of Year award 5 February 2012, 12:58 am
The Associated Press loved Saints quarterback Drew Brees‘ season so much that it awarded him 43-of-50 votes for 2011 Offensive Player of the Year, compared to Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers‘ seven. Rodgers figures to have a better shot at AP NFL MVP. In 2011, Brees broke Dan Marino’s single-season passing record, which had stood for 27…... - Indianapolis hospitality 5 February 2012, 12:54 am
The football world is about to get hectic over the next 36 hours. While there are a few minutes to spare this Saturday evening, I wanted to say thanks to the city of Indianapolis for a great week. The city and Super Bowl planners went above and beyond putting on a great show. It’s easily been…... - Terrell Suggs edges Jared Allen for AP Defensive Player of Year 5 February 2012, 12:40 am
The Associated Press announced Saturday evening that Terrell Suggs of the Ravens is its 2011 winner of the Defensive Player of the Year award. Suggs held off Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, receiving 21 votes compared to Allen’s 14. Also receiving votes were 49ers defenders Justin Smith, Navorro Bowman, and Patrick Willis, along with Packers cornerback…...
- Eleven injured during pre-Super Bowl concert 5 February 2012, 5:51 am
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.... - Giants website announces team as SB champs 5 February 2012, 3:55 am
On the eve of the Super Bowl, Giants.com reportedly accidentally posted an image proclaiming the Giants as Super Bowl champions. An NFL.com blog reported the website gaffe with a screen grab by Comcast SportsNet New England.... - Pats release Underwood on eve of Super Bowl 5 February 2012, 3:12 am
The Patriots made their final transaction of the 2011 season on Saturday, releasing wide receiver Tiquan Underwood and promoting defensive lineman Alex Silvestro from the practice squad. ... - Martin, Kennedy, Doleman lead 2012 HOF class 5 February 2012, 2:02 am
Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame....
- Giants site calls team Super Bowl champs (AP) 5 February 2012, 5:13 am
A day before the Super Bowl, a post showed up on the web saying: "The Giants are Super Bowl CHAMPIONS," complete with an image of the Lombardi Trophy and a link to order championship gear. The problem: Kickoff was more than 24 hours away. The NFL said Saturday night that the web page was set up for possible use after Sunday's game between the Giants and Patriots, but was...... - Rodgers wins NFL MVP award in landslide (AP) 5 February 2012, 3:25 am
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award in a landslide. Rodgers earned 48 votes to two for New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 media members who regularly cover the NFL. The Packers star is the first Green Bay player honored since Brett Favre concluded a run of three straight seasons as MVP in 1997.... - 49ers' Harbaugh named Coach of the Year (AP) 5 February 2012, 2:23 am
San Francisco's Jim Harbaugh has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award for leading the 49ers back to the playoffs. In his first season as an NFL coach, Harbaugh guided the 49ers to a 13-3 mark and the NFC West title and the conference championship game. They beat New Orleans in the first round of the playoffs before losing the conference title game to the Giants.... - RB Martin, 4 linemen make Hall of Fame (AP) 5 February 2012, 1:35 am
Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The star running back with the Patriots and Jets for 11 seasons was one of six players elected Saturday to the shrine. Martin once disliked playing the game, but used it to escape a neighborhood where his grandmother was murdered.... - Brees wins offensive player of year (AP) 5 February 2012, 1:13 am
Drew Brees' record-setting season has earned the New Orleans quarterback the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. Brees shattered Dan Marino's 27-year-old mark by passing for 5,476 yards, and his 468 completions broke Peyton Manning's 2010 record of 450. Brees finished the season completing 71.6 percent of his passes, breaking his own 2009 NFL record (70.6)....
- Rams dealing with lease issue as London ticket sales suspended 4 February 2012, 5:13 pm
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Ticket sales for the NFL's annual game in London have been suspended while the St. Louis Rams try to solve an issue regarding the lease on their stadium. ... - Son of Jaguars coach Mularkey arrested on cocaine charge 4 February 2012, 2:27 am
Chapel Hill police say the son of new Jacksonville Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey is among three former North Carolina athletes arrested for possession of cocaine. ... - Ex-Cowboy Vollers gets 2 1/2-years on marijuana charge 4 February 2012, 1:17 am
Former Cowboys and Colts offensive lineman Kurt Vollers has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a federal charge of conspiracy to distribute marijuana. ... - NFL ratings, revenue, popularity keeps growing 4 February 2012, 1:16 am
Less than a year ago, Tom Brady, Logan Mankins, Osi Umenyiora and seven other players filed an antitrust suit against the NFL, a key moment in a convoluted and contentious labor dispute between the union and league that threatened to cut short -- or even wipe out -- the 2011 season. ... - Broncos hire veteran negotiator Sullivan to work player contracts 3 February 2012, 10:07 pm
The Denver Broncos have hired Mike Sullivan as their new director of football administration. He has a quarter century of experience in negotiating contracts for players. ...
- Charles Davis discusses Aaron Rodgers' first MVP award 5 February 2012, 5:01 am
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Drew Brees' record-setting season has earned the New Orleans quarterback the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year award. ...
- Sporting News: Dolphins on Manning's short list 5 February 2012, 2:53 am
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award....
- Giants | Ahmad Bradshaw participates in final walkthrough 5 February 2012, 6:07 am
New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) participated in the team's final walkthrough Saturday, Feb. 4, and did not have any setbacks. He is expected to be fine for Super Bowl XLVI Sunday, Feb. 5, against the New England Patriots.... - Giants | Osi Umenyiora makes it through walkthrough fine 5 February 2012, 6:07 am
New York Giants DL Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) made it through the team's final walkthrough Saturday, Feb. 4, without any problems.... - Colts | Peyton Manning's father confident son will play on 5 February 2012, 5:09 am
There is no doubt in the mind of Archie Manning that his son, Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning (neck), will resume his NFL career in 2012. 'This week, he didn't want all of this attention,' Archie Manning said. 'But I guess maybe it was inevitable because they're playing the game (in Indianapolis).'... - Raiders | Stanford DC under consideration 5 February 2012, 5:09 am
The Oakland Raiders are considered Stanford defensive coordinator Jason Tarver for their vacant defensive coordinator position.... - Patriots | Rob Gronkowski walking without limp 5 February 2012, 5:08 am
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) showed no traces of a limp for the 75 minutes he was on the field Saturday, Feb. 4, posing first for team photos and then with assorted waves of teammates' family members. Gronkowski suffered a high ankle sprain in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens, but was seen walking briskly from the field and up the tunnel headed for the buses outside. 'I think he's doing better,' head coach Bill Belichick said....
- Brian Dawkins not under contract for 2012 - Brian Dawkins (DB) Denver Broncos 5 February 2012, 2:31 am
The NFLPA database does not list Broncos SS Brian Dawkins as being under contract for 2012.... - Panthers expected to release Thomas Davis - Thomas Davis (LB) Carolina Panthers 5 February 2012, 2:11 am
The Panthers are expected to release WLB Thomas Davis (ACL surgeries) before he's due an $8 million roster bonus on March 15.... - Cardinals not expected to re-sign RB Taylor - Chester Taylor (RB) Arizona Cardinals 5 February 2012, 2:08 am
The Cardinals are not expected to re-sign free agent Chester Taylor for 2012.... - 49ers want Smith back 'in a big way' - Alex Smith (QB) San Francisco 49ers 5 February 2012, 2:05 am
One "inside source" tells Pro Football Weekly that the 49ers want to re-sign free agent Alex Smith "in a big way."... - Aaron Rodgers wins 2011 MVP in landslide - Aaron Rodgers (QB) Green Bay Packers 5 February 2012, 12:20 am
Aaron Rodgers was voted as the Associated Press' 2011 NFL Most Valuable Player....
- Panthers unsure of who they'll franchise 18 February 2011, 12:54 am
The News The Panthers will use their franchise tag this offseason, but aren't certain on which player, reports Gregg Rosenthal of NBC Sports. Our View The Panthers most likely candidates to be franchised are DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. If it isn't used on Williams, he'll depart for free agency. This would boost the fantasy values of both he and Stewart. ... - NFL and NFLPA to hold seven days of talks 18 February 2011, 12:19 am
The News Chip Scoggins tweeted that "The NFL and NFLPA have agreed to seven straight days of negotiations, according to a league source." Our View It sounds as though both sides are willing to buckle down and find a way to try and resolve their differences. Let's hope they succeed. ... - Rogers has visited with three teams 17 February 2011, 10:58 pm
The News According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Shaun Rogers has visited with the Redskins, Chiefs and Saints. Our View The veteran defensive tackle was surprisingly cut by the Browns last week. The fact he's already receiving this much interest assures his likelihood to find new employment before summer camps. ... - Raiders, Seymour finalize extension 17 February 2011, 10:20 pm
The News Richard Seymour and the Raiders have officially agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to Gregg Rosenthal of NBC Sports. Our View Seymour, who has been a defensive force since arriving in Oakland, will make between $22.5 and $30 million over the next two seasons. The defensive lineman garnered 48 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 13 games last season. This also means that the Raiders still have their franchise tag available to use on a different play... - Gore: My hip has healed "perfectly" 17 February 2011, 12:41 am
The News Frank Gore says that his hip has healed "perfectly," reports Matt Maiocco of the Bay Area News Group. Our View Gore fractured his hip in Week 12 and missed the rest of the season. He'll continue to rehab and up his workouts and should be 100 percent well before summer OTAs. ...
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