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Johnson-Finnegan fracas unlikely to result in suspensions

28 November 2010

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Mon 11/29 @ 5:34 pm – Both Johnson and Finnegan have avoided suspension from the commissioner’s office, receiving matching $25,000 fines instead. 2:35 pm – At least one of the combatants from yesterday’s boxing match in Houston will escape relatively unscathed from the NFL’s wrath. According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 Sports in Houston, no suspension is [...]

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Colts short of depth heading into Eagles game

5 November 2010

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While the Eagles are getting a crop of notable players back from injury this weekend, including quarterback Michael Vick, wide receiver DeSean Jackson, and offensive tackle Jason Peters, their opponent is seriously limited in depth because of physical detriments. The Colts are surprisingly short on players and are expected to trot onto the Lincoln Financial [...]

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Garrard unlikely to start in Kansas City

19 October 2010

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Coming off one of the worst losses in franchise history, the Jaguars are looking for answers across the board, especially at the quarterback position, as both David Garrard and his backup Trent Edwards struggled immensely to put points on the board. The questions on Garrard will likely have to wait for at least another week [...]

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Osgood escapes gunman in Jacksonville home

29 September 2010

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When receiver Kassim Osgood signed with the Jaguars in the off-season, it’s doubtful that he envisioned himself ever having to deal with a situation like the one he faced last night. According to Dan Scanlan of the Florida Times-Union, a gunman holding a bag over his face broke into the Jacksonville home where Osgood and [...]

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Jackson saga still playing out in San Diego?

29 September 2010

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After last week’s arbitrary deadline came and went with no trade being finalized, the feeling around the league was that Chargers wide receiver Vincent Jackson would be watching the remainder of the season from the comfort of his living room. But according to NFL.com’s Steve Wyche, the possibility still remains that Jackson could be dealt [...]

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Jaguars make claim on Edwards

28 September 2010

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Desperate for help at quarterback, Jacksonville has made two separate moves this week to upgrade their depth chart at that position, signing free agent Keith Null to their practice squad and reportedly placing a waiver claim on Trent Edwards, who was recently released by the Bills. Edwards was made available to teams in order of [...]

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Vince Young reverting to old ways?

27 September 2010

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When he calmly stepped back into the starting quarterback role for the Titans last season and led them to eight wins in their last ten games, Vince Young seemed to finally shake free of the critics that have hounded him since his first day in the NFL. His leadership, maturity, and on field decisions were [...]

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Haynesworth: Contract doesn’t make me a slave

26 September 2010

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This year has brought one colossal mistake after another for Washington defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, but his latest comments could potentially end up costing him more than all the other blunders combined. In an interview he granted to a local sports station, 106.7 The Fan, Haynesworth took umbrage with the notion that his mammoth contract [...]

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Browns looking to trade for Kevin Kolb

22 September 2010

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Wed @ 1:56 pm – 610 WIP’s report has been confirmed by ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio, who went a step further in saying that “multiple teams” have contacted the Eagles about a possible trade for Kolb. Teams likely to have been in that group include Buffalo, Arizona, Oakland, and Jacksonville. 12:58 pm – The drama surrounding [...]

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Waiting game continues for Reggie Wayne

10 September 2010

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When a multitude of players at the same position receive significant salary increases with contract extensions, it often spurs other players of the same caliber to push for their own payday. For the time being, that doesn’t seem to be the case with Indianapolis wide receiver Reggie Wayne, who reiterated his desire to have his [...]

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Colts say goodbye to Tony Ugoh

8 September 2010

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Waiving injured players is something that happens in the NFL from time to time, with teams typically coming to an agreement on an injury settlement prior to their release. Indianapolis took that step earlier today in waiving injured offensive guard/tackle Tony Ugoh, who was headed into his fourth season with the club. Ugoh was selected [...]

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Titans not worried about workload for Johnson

8 September 2010

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Coming off a season in which he led the league in both carries and rushing yards, it would seem to be beneficial for both the TitansĀ and running back Chris Johnson to reduce his workload somewhat this year. But according to Tennessee head coach Jeff Fisher, that’s not how they’re planning on approaching the situation this [...]

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