Tampa Bay Buccaneers Coach Greg Schiano Signs Paralyzed Eric LeGrand: Fan Reaction
Yahoo! Sport
Eric LeGrand is turning pro. Nearly 19 months after suffering a paralyzing spinal cord injury while making a tackle in a game against Army at the Meadowlands, the former Rutgers football standout has signed a NFL free agent By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY By Kim Klement, US Presswire After a few draft day deals, the [...]
Read MoreNew Orleans Saints were 'out of control,' Roger Goodell says
NOLA.com
The New Orleans Saints and free agent defensive tackle Brodrick Bunkley have agreed on a five-year contract. ESPN Insider can help you keep up with the latest twists and turns of NFL free agency. Check back often for the latest buzz. Severe punishments, while certainly justifiable in this case, may further perpetuate football's inner culture [...]
Read MoreSean Payton defends Jeremy Shockey via text message
Los Angeles
With Sean Payton being suspended for the year, he becomes the first ever coach in NFL history to be suspended for any reason. How does Payton's unexpected vacation compare to the bans enforced by the other major American sports? By Jesse Pantuosco, Fantasy Sports Writer First, Peyton Manning signed with the Denver Broncos. Next, Sean [...]
Read MoreJets Waiting For Tebow
ESPN
Tim Tebow's impending arrival to the NY Jets came as a complete shock to several members of the organization and TMZ has learned the news has already… General manager Mike Tannenbaum confirmed earlier this week that Stanton was to be Mark Sanchez's primary backup, but the Jets changed the plan when they acquired Tebow late [...]
Read MoreNFL's hanging judge Roger Goodell drops gavel on offenders
USA TODAY
The special will take an in-depth look at the league's volatile post-season leading up to the NFL draft and how the news that Peyton Manning is going to Denver, Tim Tebow has been traded to the New York Jets and the In a news release, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell notified the New Orleans Saints of [...]
Read MoreNFL's hanging judge Roger Goodell drops gavel on offenders
USA TODAY
The NFL's Competition Committee this afternoon announced proposed changes to rules and the league bylaws: The proposals are: 1. Allowing the replay official in the booth to make all decisions on instant replay, which was NEW YORK (AP) — Instant replay could undergo some changes when NFL owners meet next week. The owners will get [...]
Read MoreSean Payton Meets Enemy: It's Us
New York Tim
Also in the news was New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, who was suspended by the NFL for a year because of the team's bounty program, which awarded players for injuring opponents. "Now is the time for Republicans to unite behind Gov. Casual fans are where the league's growth comes from. Roger Goodell could not [...]
Read MoreSean Payton Meets Enemy: It's Us
New York Tim
Sports figures are often known for their controversial ways, and with Sean Payton just earning himself quite the lengthy suspension, we'd like to look at others who got caught in the act. Whether an aging veteran or hopeful youngster was found to have Hundreds of shirts sell within minutes of the announcement of the penalties. [...]
Read MoreNFL's big hit: Will the Saints' penalty change the game?
USA TODAY
Williams administered the program, and the NFL says Payton was not a direct participant, yet was aware of the allegations and "failed to stop the bounty program." Saints assistant head coach Joe Vitt is also suspended without pay for the first six [Updated at 2:01 p.m. ET] The NFL is suspending former New Orleans Saints [...]
Read MoreDrew Brees has upper hand as bounty punishment puts Saints in dire straits
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Drew Brees described himself as "speechless" after hearing the punishment that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell handed down to the Saints on Wednesday for operating a bounty program. He should be. Because not only David Grunfeld / The Times-PicayuneSaints quarterback Drew Brees stopped short of saying he would not sign the tender and play under the [...]
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