NFL News

Bears, Giants are close, but there is some separation
If the Green Bay Packers and New York Giants are the last two Super Bowl champions, how far away can the Bears be? The Bears were NFC North champions ahead of the Packers in 2010 and battled the Packers to the end in the NFC Championship Game even with Caleb Hanie playing most of the second half.
Chicago Sun-Times Fri Feb 10th


Steelers linebackers Woodley, Timmons restructure contracts
The Steelers trimmed more than $10 million in salary-cap money this week when they restructured the contracts of linebackers LaMarr Woodley and Lawrence Timmons.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Fri Feb 10th


Giants general manager Reese expects some changes next season
The New York Giants have already started preparing to defend their Super Bowl title, just days after winning their second NFL title in five seasons.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Fri Feb 10th


NFL draft hopefuls flock to Denver to build their skills
Drake Dunsmore took his degree in communications from prestigious Northwestern and started his life in the real world by moving to Denver so he could spend six weeks working with performance coach Loren Landow.
Denver Post Fri Feb 10th


Manning works out at Duke
Colts quarterback Peyton Manning and Rockies outfielder Todd Helton have been working out at Duke this week, an athletics department spokesman said Thursday.
Charlotte Observer Fri Feb 10th


National writers: Cliff Avril is top priority for Lions
The Super Bowl may have just come and went, but you know the NFL season is really never over.
Detroit Free Press Fri Feb 10th


Routt reportedly to visit the Bills
Buffalo is one of two teams who have reportedly already scheduled a meeting with ex-Raiders cornerback Stanford Routt, who was released by Oakland in the first surprise move of the NFL offseason Thursday.
Buffalo News Fri Feb 10th


Hall of Famer still rushing
Former Viking defensive end Chris Doleman has been going non-stop since being elected to the Hall of Fame.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Thu Feb 9th


Packers raise prices at Lambeau Field
For the third straight season, the Green Bay Packers are raising ticket prices.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Thu Feb 9th


Report: Bar manager says Maualuga was in fight
Fox19.com is reporting that the manager of a bar in downtown Cincinnati says Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga was involved in a fight there this past weekend.
Cincinnati Enquirer Thu Feb 9th


Hall of Fame for former Viking Doleman
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2012 inductee Chris Doleman spoke about his years as a Viking.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Thu Feb 9th


How did Joe Flacco fare when pressured?
For Thursday’s newspaper, I began a three-part series called “Tweaking the Ravens” and I started by tweaking the offense. A big chunk of the analysis piece ( you can find it here ) was about the importance of continuity and stability for Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco, who took a step forward in the team’s recent postseason run.
Baltimore Sun Thu Feb 9th


Mock draft: Lions to take USC DE and Detroit native Perry
Nick Perry left Detroit four years ago for Southern Cal. If the latest mock draft by the Sporting News plays out, he soon could be heading home.
Detroit Free Press Thu Feb 9th


Five issues champion Giants face in quest to repeat
If it was easy, everyone would do it. Most Super Bowl champions barely wait for the last piece of confetti to fall before assessing the immediate future and deciding the time is ripe for a repeat. Usually, it is the breathless optimism of a team, flush with victory, unable to...
NY Post Thu Feb 9th


Jacobs apologizes for his Gisele quip
NEW YORK GIANTS running back Brandon Jacobs apologized last night for telling reporters Tuesday that Gisele Bundchen should "stay cute and shut up."
Philadelphia Inquirer Thu Feb 9th


Bills hire a quarterback mechanic in Lee
New assistant coach has worked with college or NFL offenses since 1975.
Buffalo News Thu Feb 9th


How Super Bowl became site for surprise proposal for two ex-Spartans
Mandy Piechowski thought she had it all figured out. Piechowski, a former Michigan State basketball player from Utica, and her boyfriend, former MSU All-America linebacker and Giants rookie Greg Jones, had been dating for a year and a half and had talked about eventually getting married.
Detroit Free Press Thu Feb 9th


Near-Metrodome stadium site pushed
A little cooperation between city and state politicians could get a bill passed to build the Vikings a new home.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Wed Feb 8th


Falcons support concussion bill at State Capitol
Former Falcons linebacker Buddy Curry and current kicker Matt Bryant spoke to the Health and Human Services committee of the Georgia legislature in support of the “Georgia Return to Play Act of 2012” on Wednesday at the State Capitol.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Wed Feb 8th


McAdoo has models to follow in shift to quarterbacks coach
If Green Bay Packers assistant coach Ben McAdoo does as well as some of his predecessors, he should make the transition from coaching tight ends to overseeing a critical part of the offense just fine.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Wed Feb 8th


Steelers part ways with Bryant McFadden, Arnaz Battle
The Steelers terminated the contracts of veteran cornerback Bryant McFadden and wide receiver Arnaz Battle, a special-teams captain the past two seasons, today in a series of roster moves.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Wed Feb 8th


Manning, Tuck are new faces of franchise
They were the only players to speak yesterday, the only real Giants that addressed fans in New York and New Jersey and thanked them for being along for this wonderful ride.
NY Post Wed Feb 8th


Osi’s contract not a primary concern
Osi Umenyiora not only thinks the Giants can repeat, but wants to be part of pulling it off. Although it might have been the emotion of the moment talking, the Giants' veteran defensive end stated an uncharacteristically strong desire to remain in blue after the adulation of the parade and...
NY Post Wed Feb 8th


Owner Mara basks in glow of appreciative crowd
There was a game late in the season when the Giants were so lousy on the field they were booed out of MetLife Stadium after a dreadful loss to the last-place Redskins. It is difficult to fathom those Giants rose from those depths to where they were yesterday, hailed in...
NY Post Wed Feb 8th


Eagles claim tackle Jones
The Eagles claimed tackle D.J. Jones off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens, the team said Tuesday. The Eagles also named Keith Gray assistant strength and conditioning coach to replace Roger Marandino, who became the head strength and conditioning coach with the Indianapolis Colts.
Philadelphia Inquirer Wed Feb 8th