2010 May | NFL News & Rumors

Steelers take another hit; Sweed on IR

12 May 2010

Pittsburgh’s nightmare off-season came to a head yesterday, with wide receiver Limas Sweed clearing waivers and finding himself on the injured reserve list for the 2010 season. Sweed tore his Achilles tendon during a team practice on May 2nd, leaving the Steelers short handed to say the least at the receiver position, with Hines Ward [...]

49ers ink William James to one year deal

12 May 2010

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Things have been relatively quiet as of late, with a few off the field incidents making waves around the NFL, but not much on the player acquisition front to speak of. That isn’t likely to change for some time, given team’s ability to hang onto veteran players until June, but there are a few signings [...]

Lawrence Taylor arrested on rape charge

6 May 2010

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Thurs @ 3:30 pm – Taylor has officially been charged in the case. According to police investigators handling the case, Taylor forcibly had sex with a 16 year old girl at his hotel room, after she was “delivered” against her will to the location. 10:15 am – Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor was once [...]

Giants not open to dealing Umenyiora

5 May 2010

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For some time now, rumors have been swirling around New York, putting defensive end Osi Umenyiora on the trading block, and while it’s likely that any deal involving Umenyiora would have come during the draft, the Giants selection of fellow defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul would seemingly corroborate those stories. But that discussion is likely shelved for [...]

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3 May 2010

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