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Plaxico Burress' furlough request unlikely to be granted
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 15:17:04 PST)
Former Super Bowl star Plaxico Burress has applied for work release, but Manhattan prosecutors say it's too soon for him to get a break from prison.
Latest test results land Washington Redskins' Clinton Portis on IR as he ponders his future
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:00:35 PST)
The season is over for Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis, who has not played since his concussion a month ago.
Source: Cincinnati Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco fined $30K for sombrero
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 17:51:34 PST)
The NFL fined Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco $30,000 for wearing a sombrero after he scored a touchdown during Sunday's win over Detroit, according to an NFL source.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Troy Polamalu unsure he'll return this year
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 18:14:43 PST)
With the Pittsburgh Steelers fast running out of games and his left knee still not healed, star safety Troy Polamalu isn't certain if he will be back this season.
Washington Redskins release Shaun Suisham, sign Graham Gano
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:18:09 PST)
The Redskins released Shaun Suisham and signed former Florida State standout Graham Gano to replace him, according to a league source.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Clifton Smith goes on IR after second concussion
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 14:32:18 PST)
Tampa Bay kick returner Clifton Smith will miss the rest of the season after his second concussion in less than two months.
NFL grants to fund research on retired players
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 13:20:44 PST)
The NFL's charitable foundation is awarding $1.5 million in grants to support medical research on subjects such as artery blockage in retired players, stem cell usage for tendon repair and heat stress risks.
Sources: Foul nets Dallas Cowboys' Flozell Adams $50K fine
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 20:45:03 PST)
Sources say the NFL will fine Flozell Adams for Sunday's personal foul.
Rodgers, Packers pull out ugly win over Ravens
(Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:12:51 PST)
Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown passes, including two to tight end Jermichael Finley, and the Green Bay Packers beat the Baltimore Ravens 27-14 in a penalty-filled game Monday night.
Indianapolis Colts will clinch AFC top seed with win Sunday
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 23:09:01 PST)
If the Indianapolis Colts beat Denver on Sunday for their record-setting 22nd consecutive regular-season victory, they also will clinch the AFC's top seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Minnesota Vikings' E.J. Henderson has surgery; return unknown
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:48:05 PST)
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress says linebacker E.J. Henderson is in "good spirits" after having surgery on his broken left leg.
Chicago Bears offense: Jeremy Bates, Charlie Weis on candidate list?
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:59:03 PST)
Charlie Weis to the Chicago Bears?
Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen decides to enter draft
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:40:31 PST)
Following the advice of deposed Irish coach Charlie Weis, Jimmy Clausen has decided to forgo his senior season and enter this April's draft.
Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson says he'll play vs. New York Giants
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 18:30:23 PST)
Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson will play Sunday against the New York Giants despite suffering a concussion two weeks ago, he told ESPN 950 in Philadelphia on Monday.
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist wants Tim Tebow with hometown Jacksonville Jaguars
(Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:19:04 PST)
Florida governor Gov. Charlie Crist thinks Tim Tebow could be the answer to the Jacksonville Jaguars attendance problems.
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