Friday, February 28, 2014

Cowboys to release backup center Phil Costa who appeared in only 6 games past 2 seasons - report (ESPN)

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NFL sets salary cap at $133 million per club for 2014 season; $10 million increase from last season (ESPN)

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Raiders re-sign offensive lineman Khalif Barnes who started all 16 games last season (ESPN)

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Seahawks release WR Sidney Rice and DE Red Bryant, giving Super Bowl champs added salary cap space (ESPN)

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Cardinals release LB Jasper Brinkley who played in 15 games with 3 starts, recording 30 tackles (ESPN)

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Jets franchise K Nick Folk who converted 33 of 36 field-goal attempts last season (ESPN)

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Panthers to use franchise tag on Pro Bowl DE Greg Hardy who had 15 sacks last season - source (ESPN)

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WR Jeremy Maclin, who missed last season with torn ACL, has reached one-year deal with Eagles - source (ESPN)

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Chargers, LB Donald Butler agree to multiyear contract (ESPN)

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Patriots to release S Steve Gregory (14 games, 50 tackles), will save $2.85M against 2014 salary cap (ESPN)

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Saints to use franchise tag on TE Jimmy Graham before Monday deadline, league source tells Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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TE Dennis Pitta's deal with Ravens worth $32M over five years - sources (ESPN)

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Bears re-sign CB Kelvin Hayden to one-year contract worth $840K - sources (ESPN)

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TE Dennis Pitta agrees to 5-year deal with Ravens - sources; missed 12 games last season (hip) (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito has checked himself into a psychiatric care unit in Arizona - reports (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito tells Arizona TV station he was 'venting' when he smashed his car with a baseball bat (ESPN)

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Panthers sign K Graham Gano to 4-year contract; he made 24-of-27 field goals last season (ESPN)

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Former NFL safety Darren Sharper surrenders to police for alleged rape of two women in New Orleans (ESPN)

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Free-agent LB D'Qwell Jackson visiting Titans on Friday and Broncos on Monday (ESPN)

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Thursday, February 27, 2014

QBs Johnny Manziel, Blake Bortles and Teddy Bridgewater already invited to attend draft - report (ESPN)

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New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Darren Sharper, who is accused of raping 2 women last year (ESPN)

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Besides RB Vonta Leach, Ravens also announce release of LB Jameel McClain; free up $5M in cap space (ESPN)

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49ers extend C Daniel Kilgore's deal through 2017; expected to replace FA Jonathan Goodwin as starter (ESPN)

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Redskins re-sign DL Chris Baker to 3-year, $12M contract; $4M is guaranteed (ESPN)

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Ravens plan to release FB Vonta Leach -- ESPN and media reports (ESPN)

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Eagles WR Riley Cooper favors proposed NFL ban of N-word; he came under fire last year for using slur (ESPN)

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NFL announces Giants to play Bills in 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame preseason game on Aug. 2 (ESPN)

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Tyson Clabo on SiriusXM Thursday, is latest Dolphin critical of Wells report; not "accurate portrayal" (ESPN)

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Bears agree to 1-year, $1.5M deal to re-sign center Roberto Garza, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Scottsdale, Ariz., police say Dolphins G Richie Incognito damaged his own Ferrari with bat; no charges (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson won't get at-bat in Rangers' spring game Monday as team won't take chances (ESPN)

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Ravens S Matt Elam working as part-time sales associate at Florida mall; wants to one day open own store (ESPN)

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Jason Kelce's deal with Eagles has $13M guaranteed; team not close with WR Jeremy Maclin -- sources (ESPN)

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Eagles ink WR Riley Cooper to 5-year, $25M deal, C Jason Kelce to 6-year, $37.5M deal, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Families of 2 men fatally shot in Boston each file $6M wrongful death suits vs. Aaron Hernandez - report (ESPN)

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Eagles, C Jason Kelce close to multiyear extension, according to Philadelphia Inquirer report (ESPN)

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Aaron Hernandez relocated to more isolated part of jail for month after physical altercation - report (ESPN)

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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoes controversial religious-freedoms bill; SB XLIX committee sought veto (ESPN)

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Arizona SB committee seeks veto of religious freedoms bill; SB XLIX may move if bill passes - report (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson to participate in Rangers workout, be in uniform for spring game on Monday (ESPN)

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Lawyer for CB Brandon Browner says he will file lawsuit next week challenging NFL suspension - report (ESPN)

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Eagles, WR Riley Cooper close to agreeing to new deal, according to Philadelphia Inquirer report (ESPN)

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Toby Lujan, co-defendant in Sam Hurd drug distribution case, sentenced to 41 months in prison (ESPN)

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Browns release LB D'Qwell Jackson; 824 tackles, 11.5 sacks in 97 games over 7 seasons with Cleveland (ESPN)

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Former Giants RG Roy Simmons, 57, found dead last Thursday; played in Super Bowl XVIII with Redskins (ESPN)

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Panthers coach Ron Rivera noncommittal on whether WR Steve Smith will return to team next season (ESPN)

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Eagles agree with Pro Bowl LT Jason Peters on 4-year extension, bringing overall value of deal to $51.3M (ESPN)

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Jonathan Martin does not want to return to Dolphins next season, Palm Beach Post reports (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson says he'd like to own a professional sports team after his football career (ESPN)

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez involved in prison altercation on Tuesday, according to Mass. sheriff (ESPN)

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones regrets not winning Super Bowl with QB Tony Romo, but places blame on himself (ESPN)

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Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he expects to meet face-to-face with embattled OT Jonathan Martin soon (ESPN)

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49ers RB Marcus Lattimore tells The AP knees feel close to 100%, ready to begin 49ers workouts April 21 (ESPN)

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Hall of Fame Chiefs QB Len Dawson to receive Lamar Hunt Award for his role in helping to shape the NFL (ESPN)

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Panthers OT Jordan Gross, 33, to retire after 11 NFL seasons; 3-time Pro Bowler has 167 career starts (ESPN)

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Panthers redid deals of R. Kalil, J. Stewart, T. Davis, free $7.25M in cap space -- Charlotte Observer (ESPN)

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Monday, February 24, 2014

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says no guarantee DE DeMarcus Ware will play another season with Dallas (ESPN)

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Charles Woodson tells ESPN Wisconsin he plans to play in 2014; Raiders hope to re-sign veteran safety (ESPN)

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Dolphins LS John Denney says bullying fallout is overblown because every NFL team has similar culture (ESPN)

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Bears re-sign S Derrick Martin, C Taylor Boggs to 1-year contracts (ESPN)

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Missouri DE Michael Sam runs official 4.91 in 40-yard dash; tied for 18th among 42 participating DEs (ESPN)

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Fins QB Ryan Tannehill confident team will move past bullying scandal, says he'll take leadership role (ESPN)

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Ravens engaged in talks with TE Dennis Pitta ahead of March 3 franchise tag deadline -- Baltimore Sun (ESPN)

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Redskins, LB Brian Orakpo remain in negotiations ahead of March 3 franchise tag date -- Washington Post (ESPN)

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Raiders sign CB Taiwan Jones to 3-year extension; now under contract with Oakland through 2017 (ESPN)

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Bears sign C Taylor Boggs, S Derrick Martin to 1-year contracts (ESPN)

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Talks between Packers, CB Sam Shields heated up at combine, described as "ongoing," source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Browns owner Jimmy Haslam tells USA Today of team's interest in Jim Harbaugh: "it didn't materialize" (ESPN)

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49ers owner Jed York confirms to Sacramento Bee Browns asked about Jim Harbaugh; S.F. had "no interest" (ESPN)

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Jerry Jones says cap won't allow Cowboys to start over with roster due to penalties for canceling deals (ESPN)

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South Carolina DE Jadeveon Clowney's 40-yard dash at combine officially clocked at 4.53 seconds (ESPN)

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CBS names ex-Ravens, Jets LB Bart Scott an analyst for "The NFL Today" Sunday pregame show (ESPN)

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Buffalo News says key Bills coaches, front office at odds over future of longtime trainer Bud Carpenter (ESPN)

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San Diego St. RB Adam Muema skips combine, tells U-T San Diego God told him to so Seahawks will pick him (ESPN)

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Saturday, February 22, 2014

Ravens WR Deonte Thompson arrested on suspicion of marijuana possession (ESPN)

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Browns coach Mike Pettine dismisses Jim Harbaugh report as "noise" that has "no bearing on my job" (ESPN)

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Teddy Bridgewater will throw at his March 17 pro day, says "I feel that I'm the best QB in this draft" (ESPN)

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Jadeveon Clowney: "I want to be No. 1 in the draft. I want to be one of the greatest of all time" (ESPN)

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Michael Sam: "See me as Michael Sam the football player instead of Michael Sam the gay football player" (ESPN)

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Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome says Ray Rice's arrest at N.J. casino is "very concerning" (ESPN)

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Giants GM Jerry Reese says team will allow DE Justin Tuck, WR Hakeem Nicks to test free agency (ESPN)

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Friday, February 21, 2014

Bulls' win is fifth straight as Tony Snell adds career-high 20 pts and Chicago puts 7 in double figures (ESPN)

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Hawks waive Antawn Jamison, 37, day after getting forward in trade with Clippers (ESPN)

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Browns reportedly were close to trading several picks to 49ers for Jim Harbaugh; team won't deny report (ESPN)

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Broncos to discuss CB Champ Bailey's contract needs with player before free agency opens March 11 (ESPN)

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GM John Elway to meet with coach John Fox's agent in coming days; Fox entering final year of contract (ESPN)

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Man charged with 1st-degree involuntary manslaughter in Dec. 1 beating death of fan at Arrowhead Stadium (ESPN)

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Packers coach Mike McCarthy believes TE Jermichael Finley (neck surgery) will resume career (ESPN)

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Giants coach Tom Coughlin, 67, says he has agreed to a 1-year contract extension (ESPN)

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Seahawks to release WR Sidney Rice, who signed 5-year, $41M deal in 2011 - source (ESPN)

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Johnny Manziel at combine: "I'm probably one of the most competitive people on the face of this earth" (ESPN)

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QB Johnny Manziel will meet with Texans on Saturday - Houston Chronicle (ESPN)

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Texans, who hold No. 1 pick in draft, will meet with QB Johnny Manziel on Sunday (ESPN)

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Redskins have no plans to trade backup QB Kirk Cousins, sources tell ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter (ESPN)

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DT Ndamukong Suh could have new contract with the Lions by start of free agency on March 11, GM says (ESPN)

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Lions DE Ziggy Ansah underwent shoulder surgery in Los Angeles "a couple of weeks ago," GM said (ESPN)

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Cowboys have scheduled interview with QB Johnny Manziel at scouting combine - sources (ESPN)

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

Redskins TE Fred Davis charged with DUI Thursday, according to multiple reports (ESPN)

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Former Pro Bowl safety Darren Sharper pleads not guilty to rape, drug charges, bail set at $1 million (ESPN)

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ESPN's Mark Schlereth calls Miami coach Joe Philbin "incompetent" for being unaware of abusive conduct (ESPN)

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Cardinals GM Steve Keim calls re-signing free agent LB Karlos Dansby a "big priority" (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson says on Twitter he will attend Rangers' spring training camp March 3rd (ESPN)

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Seahawks QB Russell Wilson announced via Twitter that he will attend Rangers' camp on March 3 (ESPN)

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Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch to plead guilty to reckless driving, ending DUI case; to get probation, fine (ESPN)

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49ers' Jim Harbaugh: Realistic timetable for LB NaVorro Bowman (ACL) to return is "halfway" through 2014 (ESPN)

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Patriots announce hiring of ex-Browns GM Michael Lombardi as assistant to coaching staff (ESPN)

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Lovie Smith says Bucs to mull picking QB at No. 7 pick, can't pass up chance if franchise QB available (ESPN)

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49ers name Eric Mangini tight ends coach; joined team in June as offensive consultant (ESPN)

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49ers WR Jon Baldwin redoes last year of deal; base salary cut from $1.4M to $645K -- ESPN, reports (ESPN)

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Jason Mitchell, 1 of 3 remaining suspects in slaying of Sean Taylor, has trial set for May 27 (ESPN)

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Giants WR Hakeem Nicks signs with Jay Z's Roc Nation to represent him; firm also reps WR Victor Cruz (ESPN)

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Browns hire ex-Chiefs executive Bill Kuharich as consultant to GM Ray Farmer, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Bears moving Shea McClellin from DE to SAM LB, Jonathan Bostic from MLB to SAM LB; 2 players to compete (ESPN)

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Coach Joe Philbin promises Dolphins will have better workplace, atmosphere and environment going forward (ESPN)

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Giants RB David Wilson likely to be OK for training camp despite recent neck surgery, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Dolphins coach Joe Philbin to discuss firing OL coach Jim Turner, trainer Kevin O'Neill at 9:45 a.m ET (ESPN)

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Cowboys say they will be 'efficient' in free agency, hope to sign Dez Bryant, Tyron Smith to extensions (ESPN)

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NFL to add 5 percent to projected salary cap for 2014, raising total to $130 million, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Ray Rice won't attend SPCA event Friday after mutal decision, org says; NT Haloti Ngata will replace him (ESPN)

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Dolphins have fired long-time trainer Kevin O'Neill, fallout from Ted Wells report - sources (ESPN)

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TE Fred Davis claims suspension stems from supplement he took that contained a banned substance (ESPN)

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Cowboys acknowledge they have call to make on DE DeMarcus Ware, due to $16M cap figure for 2014 (ESPN)

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According to summons, cops allege Ravens' Ray Rice struck fiancee, knocking her unconscious last weekend (ESPN)

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Cowboys say Tony Romo doing well from back surgery, expected to be full go for offseason program (ESPN)

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Redskins tight end Fred Davis suspended indefinitely for violating NFL's substance abuse policy (ESPN)

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Brett Favre tells USA Today Sports that QB Johnny Manziel reminds him of a "young Brett Favre" (ESPN)

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Steelers GM on Ben Roethlisberger: "It's unanimous that we want Ben to be a Steeler for rest of career" (ESPN)

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LeBron James told Tony Romo to ignore critics, says it "would be great" if Cowboys draft Johnny Manziel (ESPN)

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Cowboys win coin flip with Ravens for No. 16 overall pick in NFL draft; Ravens will pick 17th (ESPN)

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Falcons release RG Garrett Reynolds (started 10 games before being benched in Week 12) (ESPN)

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Redskins, CB DeAngelo Hall (4 INTs, 3 TDs in 2013) reach agreement on 4-year deal - ESPN and reports (ESPN)

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Eric Decker says decision to re-sign with Broncos "not all about money" (ESPN)

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Titans president Tommy Smith promises changes in 104.5 The Zone interview; "status quo is unacceptable" (ESPN)

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Former Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez joins CBS as NFL analyst; will appear on "The NFL Today" and other shows (ESPN)

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Coach Jeff Fisher remains committed to Sam Bradford as club's starting quarterback (ESPN)

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Falcons WR Roddy White arrested for failure to appear in court on traffic charge, released on bond (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito tweets "I would like to send Jonathan (Martin) my apologies as well" (ESPN)

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Monday, February 17, 2014

Richie Incognito tweets "I apologize for acting like a big baby the last few days" (ESPN)

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NFL teams can designate their free agents as franchise or transition players from Feb. 17 to March 3rd (ESPN)

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Falcons sign OT Gabe Carimi (1st-round pick of Bears in 2011, recently cut by Bucs) (ESPN)

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Safety Louis Delmas (released by Lions) visiting with Steelers Monday - Pro Football Talk (ESPN)

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Panthers QB Cam Newton says on "Dan Patrick Show" he won't hold out in order to secure a long-term deal (ESPN)

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Ravens sign Terrell Suggs to 4-year extension; LB says "fans really spoke, and they wanted me to stay" (ESPN)

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Johnny Manziel tells Houston Chronicle Seahawks' Russell Wilson "kicked door wide open" for smaller QBs (ESPN)

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Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome, coach John Harbaugh haven't talked to Ray Rice about arrest but will do so soon (ESPN)

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ESPN survey of 51 anonymous NFL players finds 86 percent would be OK having a gay teammate (ESPN)

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Steelers hire John Settle as running backs coach (ESPN)

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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell made $44.2 million in 2012, according to tax returns submitted by league (ESPN)

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Judge imposes formal gag order to protect Aaron Hernandez's right to fair trial in murder case (ESPN)

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Former NFL defensive back Darren Sharper charged with drugging and raping two women (ESPN)

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Father of Michael Sam says he was "terribly misquoted" in article about reaction to son's announcement (ESPN)

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DE Dave Tollefson, played on Giants' Super Bowl teams in 2007 and 2011, announces retirement (ESPN)

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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Rams officially announce hiring of Gregg Williams as defensive coordinator (ESPN)

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Lions release S Louis Delmas, saving team $6 million under salary cap (ESPN)

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Lions release WR Nate Burleson, who was scheduled to count $7.5M against club's salary cap (ESPN)

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Free-agent S Ed Reed had $50K stolen from front seat of car while visiting banks in Houston on Wednesday (ESPN)

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Victor Cruz on free agent WR Hakeem Nicks: "Selfishly, I would love for him to stay" (ESPN)

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Former Browns GM Mike Lombardi close to joining Patriots' front office - 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland (ESPN)

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Bears promote Pat Meyer to OL coach, add martial arts expert Joe Kim to coaching staff (ESPN)

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Raiders sign CFL Grey Cup MVP Kory Sheets (2,875 rush yds, 86 catches last 2 seasons for Saskatchewan) (ESPN)

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Saints release DE-OLB Will Smith, S Roman Harper, CB Jabari Greer; will not re-sign LB Jonathan Vilma (ESPN)

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Steelers GM Kevin Colbert says 2014 draft "as deep across the board as any draft I've seen in 30 years" (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito tweets that "Jonathan Martin told me he thought about taking his own life in May 2013" (ESPN)

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Browns QB Brandon Weeden wants to leave team, source confirms to ESPN (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito in tweet to Jonathan Martin: "The truth is going to bury you and your entire 'camp.'" (ESPN)

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Broncos president: "We are very confident in the direction of the Broncos with John Elway leading (us)." (ESPN)

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Michael Bennett says he doesn't intend to take less money to stay with Seahawks: "This isn't Walmart." (ESPN)

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Broncos reward John Elway with three-year contract extension through 2017 season, add GM to his title (ESPN)

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Saints likely to cut LB Will Smith and DB Roman Harper due to salary-cap issues, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Former Bears GM Jerry Angelo says QB Jay Cutler is "inconsistent" in clutch due to "lack of poise" (ESPN)

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Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, assistants made trip to SMU to watch Larry Brown run basketball practice (ESPN)

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Giants CB Terrell Thomas says NFL may not be ready for gay player: "In the locker room, it's different." (ESPN)

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware will undergo surgery on his right elbow Feb. 18 (ESPN)

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Michael Sam Sr. tells NY Times he took the news hard when his son wrote in a text: "Dad, I'm gay" (ESPN)

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Jay Z's Roc Nation to represent Ndamukong Suh for both contractual matters, marketing, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Ex-Lions coach Jim Schwartz says reports Ndamukong Suh late to meetings, uncontrollable are "untrue" (ESPN)

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Browns hire Bill Kuharich to assist new GM Ray Farmer, sources tell ESPN; pair worked together in K.C. (ESPN)

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NFLPA boss DeMaurice Smith tells CSN Washington anonymous GMs who downgraded Michael Sam are "gutless" (ESPN)

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NFLPA boss DeMaurice Smith tells CSN Washington anonymous GMs who downgraded Michael Sam are "gutless" (ESPN)

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Ravens officially hire ex-NFL WR Bobby Engram as new WRs coach; retired 2009, was WRs coach at Pitt (ESPN)

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Owner Jimmy Haslam says Ray Farmer "earned" opportunity to be Browns' GM, to oversee free agency, draft (ESPN)

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Browns promote Ray Farmer to GM as Michael Lombardi leaves post; CEO Joe Banner also stepping down (ESPN)

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Ex-Steelers LB Joey Porter back with team as 1st-time assistant coach; 60 sacks with Steelers (1999-06) (ESPN)

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Lions DT Ndamukong Suh to have some connection with Jay Z after firing agents, league sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Agent tells U-T San Diego Michael Sam good fit for Chargers due to how team handled Manti Te'o situation (ESPN)

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Monday, February 10, 2014

Sehawks sign TE Travis Beckum, LB Mike Taylor and DB Terrance Parks (ESPN)

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Buccaneers release T Gabe Carimi (acquired from Bears last June, was a 1st-round pick in 2011) (ESPN)

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Bucs sign QB Mike Kafka, his agent tweets; likely to compete for 3rd spot on depth chart (ESPN)

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Packers' Mike McCarthy asked about possibility of drafting Michael Sam, calls DE "courageous young man" (ESPN)

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Owner Robert Kraft tells Boston Herald on topic of gay players: Pats want "anyone who can help us win" (ESPN)

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Jags hire Robert Saleh as LBs coach, Scott Hazelton as assistant LBs coach, Scott Trulock as trainer (ESPN)

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Ex-Jets S Eric Smith returns as intern; QC control coach Tony Sparano Jr. promoted to offensive asst. (ESPN)

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Colts sign S David Sims; played in 15 games (1 start) for Eagles in 2012, had 8 tackles, 1 pass defensed (ESPN)

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Packers committed to 3-4 defense, despite restructuring of coaching staff, Mike McCarthy says (ESPN)

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Sean Lee still not fully cleared by Cowboys doctors but LB says neck is improving from torn ligament (ESPN)

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NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth tells ESPN he thinks players will accept Michael Sam with "open arms" (ESPN)

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Redskins hire Doug Williams as personnel executive; played with team 1986-89, MVP in Super Bowl XXII win (ESPN)

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Redskins say they've received over 7,000 emails in support of Redskins name -- 200 from Native Americans (ESPN)

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Two members of Congress to send letter to Roger Goodell asking him to support Redskins name change (ESPN)

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Ex-Dolphins assistant GM Brian Gaine joins Texans as director of pro scouting, league source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Friday, February 7, 2014

Former Illinois head coach Ron Zook joins Packers as assistant special teams coach (ESPN)

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Chiefs release CB Dunta Robinson, 31, after 1 season; signed 3-year, $13.75M deal on March 8, 2013 (ESPN)

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Judge: Prosecutors in Aaron Hernandez murder case cannot have recordings of his jailhouse phone calls (ESPN)

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Vikings release LB Erin Henderson, who was arrested twice since Nov. on suspicion of drunken driving (ESPN)

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Lions re-sign C Dominic Raiola to 1-year contract (ESPN)

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Bills promote Jason Rebrovich to assistant defensive line coach; was defensive quality coach last season (ESPN)

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49ers TE Vernon Davis to serve as honorary captain of U.S. curling team at Olympics (ESPN)

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Packers to hire former Florida, Illinois coach Ron Zook to be part of their staff - sources (ESPN)

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Former Texans interim coach Wade Phillips told team ownership that club should draft QB Johnny Manziel (ESPN)

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Jets "covet" free agent wide receivers Jeremy Maclin and Emmanuel Sanders - NY Daily News (ESPN)

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Aaron Hernandez has 2 p.m. ET court hearing Friday on the murder charge he faces (ESPN)

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Chargers WR Danario Alexander underwent 2nd ACL surgery - UT-San Diego (ESPN)

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Thursday, February 6, 2014

Packers' Morgan Burnett says he did not insult Tony Gonzalez as Falcons TE claimed when teams met Dec. 8 (ESPN)

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Broncos sign defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio to 2-year contract (ESPN)

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Tony Gonzalez told ESPN The Magazine Matt Ryan is "an excellent quarterback, but he's not elite" (ESPN)

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Broncos CB Chris Harris underwent surgery Thursday for torn ACL in left knee (ESPN)

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Seahawks sign 9 players to 2014 future contracts, including QB B.J. Daniels, DT D'Anthony Smith (ESPN)

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Steelers' Ryan Clark tweets he doesn't smoke pot "but I'd be a fool to say that people don't use it" (ESPN)

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RB Giovani Bernard says on NFL Network that Bengals will have "craziest playbook" under OC Hue Jackson (ESPN)

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Steelers' Ryan Clark discussing marijuana topic on ESPN, says some teammates use it to aid pain, stress (ESPN)

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Special teams coach Mike Priefer, accused by ex-P Chris Kluwe of anti-gay remarks, retained by Vikings (ESPN)

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QB Tony Romo doing well after back surgery, has started 1st phase of exercises, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Bills hire ex-Jets, Cardinals WR Rob Moore as new WRs coach; coached WRs at Syracuse last 4 seasons (ESPN)

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Spygate intern Matt Estrella's Super Bowl ring up for auction; he was caught filming Jets in 2007 (ESPN)

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter says he wants city to host Super Bowl; 2019 game is next chance to bid (ESPN)

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Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Jets hire former LSU assistant coach Thomas McGaughey as special teams coordinator (ESPN)

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Patriots CB Kyle Arrington to undergo groin surgery on Friday, recovery period is 6-8 weeks (ESPN)

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Saints hire Mike Neu as QB coach; was QB coach at Tulane the last 2 seasons (ESPN)

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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll says at celebration, "it's not just 1 year, we're just getting warmed up" (ESPN)

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Seahawks' parade is heading to CenturyLink Field, where ceremony will be held (ESPN)

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Jets CB Antonio Cromartie says NFL shouldn't ban medicinal marijuana: "We're just going to do it anyway" (ESPN)

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Falcons release four-time Pro Bowl CB Asante Samuel and seven-year veteran LB Stephen Nicholas (ESPN)

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Chargers decide not to opt out of lease with Qualcomm Stadium for 2014 season (ESPN)

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NFL says CBS will televise 8 games on Thursday night in 2014; NFL Network to air 6 Thu. games, 2 on Sat. (ESPN)

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Watch live coverage of Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade at 2 p.m. ET on WatchESPN app (ESPN)

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Vikings QB Matt Cassel will void 2014 contract option to become free agent, source confirmed to ESPN (ESPN)

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Seattle city officials expect anywhere from 200,000 to 500,000 people to attend Seahawks' victory parade (ESPN)

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Golden Tate says in radio interview he would "rather take a little less" money to return to Seahawks (ESPN)

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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Broncos VP John Elway on pain of Super Bowl blowouts: "I'm not over them yet. I just add this one to it" (ESPN)

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Richie Incognito's suspension ends, tweets he supports J. Martin "in his return to football in 2014" (ESPN)

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Cards WR Larry Fitzgerald tweets he signed a restructured contract to help the team get better for 2014 (ESPN)

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CB Richard Sherman told themmqb.com Seahawks knew Peyton Manning hand signals, jumped routes to stop QB (ESPN)

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Temps for Seahawks' parade in Seattle Wednesday expected to be in mid-20s, National Weather Service says (ESPN)

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GM Dennis Hickey signed just 2-year contract, sources tell ESPN; length same left on Joe Philbin deal (ESPN)

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LB NaVorro Bowman has surgery Tuesday for torn ACL in left knee; Dr. James Andrews is surgeon -- source (ESPN)

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Monday, February 3, 2014

Browns have hired Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator, Cleveland Plain Dealer reports (ESPN)

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Seahawks plane expected to return to Seattle by 9:30 pm ET, victory parade planned for Wednesday (ESPN)

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Super Bowl XLVIII the biggest U.S. live TV event on Twitter with 24.9 million tweets (ESPN)

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Raiders hire Joe Woods as DB coach, Marcus Robertson as assistant secondary coach (ESPN)

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Lions claim S Isa Abdul-Quddus off waivers from Saints (ESPN)

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Super Bowl (111.5 million viewers) sets record for most-watched TV event in US history 4th time in 5 yrs (ESPN)

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Pete Carroll says Seahawks will take Super Bowl title "in stride;" 1st meeting to prep for 2014 Tuesday (ESPN)

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Houston-area furniture store loses $7 million with Seahawks' Super Bowl win due to money-back promotion (ESPN)

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Redskins discussing multiyear deal with CB DeAngelo Hall -- Washington Post (ESPN)

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Seahawks DC Dan Quinn says he would have been interested in Browns job if team had waited to talk to him (ESPN)

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

Seahawks QB Russell Wilson completed 18-of-25 for 206 yds and 2 TDs, rushed for 26 yds in Super Bowl win (ESPN)

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Broncos QB Peyton Manning 34-of-49 for 280 yds and 1 TD with 2 INTs (1 returned for score) in loss (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning: "They (Seahawks) outexecuted us and outplayed us. But it's a bitter pill to swallow" (ESPN)

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Seahawks' 35-point margin of victory over Broncos tied for 3rd most in Super Bowl history (ESPN)

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Seattle LB Malcolm Smith 1st defensive player to win Super Bowl MVP since Bucs S Dexter Jackson (XXXVII) (ESPN)

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Seahawks' Pete Carroll is 3rd coach to win Super Bowl title and a college national championship (ESPN)

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Seahawks defense with 2 INTs of Peyton Manning, including 1 returned for TD, forced 4 turnovers in win (ESPN)

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Seahawks lead Broncos, 43-8, with 5:19 left in 4th qtr of SB XLVIII; Russell Wilson 2 TD passes (ESPN)

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Seahawks CB Richard Sherman carted off field early in 4th qtr of SB XLVIII with ankle injury (ESPN)

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Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas sets Super Bowl record with 12 catches (through 3 quarters) (ESPN)

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Temperature 43 degrees for 2nd half kickoff in Super Bowl XLVIII; Seahawks lead Broncos, 22-0 (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning 17-23 for 104 yds, 2 INTs 1st half, but 1-of-4 for 19 yds, INT on throws more than 10 yds (ESPN)

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Seahawks have 3rd-largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history; Broncos on short end of all 3 (ESPN)

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Broncos 1st team shut out 1st half of Super Bowl since Giants SB XXXV (down 10-0 half, loss to Ravens) (ESPN)

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Seahawks LB Malcolm Smith returns INT 69 yds for TD 3:21 left 2nd qtr, Seahawks lead Broncos, 22-0 (ESPN)

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Marshawn Lynch with 1-yd TD run 3 minutes into 2nd quarter, Seahawks lead Broncos, 15-0, in SB XLVIII (ESPN)

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Seahawks with safety in first 12 seconds of Super Bowl XLVIII, fastest score in SB history (ESPN)

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Temperature 49 degrees at kickoff for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (ESPN)

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Seahawks WR Bryan Walters, RB Christine Michael, OT Michael Bowie among inactives for Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Broncos TE Joel Dreessen, RB Ronnie Hillman, CB Quentin Jammer among inactives for Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Warren Sapp says on NFL Network he apologized to Michael Strahan for saying ex-NYG didn't belong in HOF (ESPN)

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CB Champ Bailey addresses Broncos before Super Bowl, says to "make the game bigger than yourself." (ESPN)

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LB Von Miller to keep more than $1 million of bonus Broncos were trying to get back, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Giants owner John Mara says on ESPN Radio N.Y./N.J. region has proved it should host another Super Bowl (ESPN)

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Coach John Fox gets $1 million bonus if Broncos win Super Bowl, source tells ESPN (ESPN)

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Redskins backup QB Kirk Cousins open to being traded, believes he's ready to start, sources tell ESPN (ESPN)

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Joe Namath says he "can't blame" parents for not wanting their children to play football (ESPN)

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Saturday, February 1, 2014

Peyton Manning's father Archie and Peyton's son Marshall accepted MVP award on his behalf (ESPN)

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Peyton Manning would have been unanimous winner of MVP award if not for one vote given to Tom Brady (ESPN)

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Panthers' Ron Rivera wins AP NFL Coach of the Year award; Chiefs' Andy Reid 2nd in voting (ESPN)

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Chargers QB Philip Rivers AP NFL Comeback Player of Year; Knowshon Moreno tied for 2nd in voting (ESPN)

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S. Richardson is 4th Jet to win Defensive Rookie of Year, joining J. Vilma, H. Douglas, E. McMillan (ESPN)

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Eddie Lacy is 1st Packer to win Offensive Rookie of Year award since RB John Brockington in 1971 (ESPN)

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Chargers WR Keenan Allen runnerup for NFL Offensive Rookie of Year to Packers RB Eddie Lacy (ESPN)

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Bills LB Kiko Alonso runnerup for AP NFL Defensive Rookie of Year to Jets DT Sheldon Richardson (ESPN)

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Packers RB Eddie Lacy AP NFL Offensive Rookie of Year; Jets DT Sheldon Richardson AP Defensive Rookie (ESPN)

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Browns will hire Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator, source confirms to ESPN (ESPN)

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