Greg Hardy gets franchise tag – ESPN
ESPNCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Pro Bowl defensive end Greg Hardy said this past season he wouldn’t be opposed to the Carolina Panthers using the franchise tag if that’s what it took…
Panthers re-sign K Graham Gano to 4-year deal – Washington Post
Washington PostCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers say they have re-signed kicker Graham Gano to a four-year contract. Gano was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Financial terms were…
Ex-NFL Star Sharper Surrenders to Police on Rape Charges – NBCNews.com
NBCNews.comFormer New Orleans Saints star and NFL Network commentator Darren Sharper voluntarily surrendered to police late Thursday after they issued an arrest warrant for the alleged rapes of two women…
Report: Browns discussed trade for Jim Harbaugh – Fox News
Fox News(SportsNetwork.com) – The Cleveland Browns engaged in talks with the San Francisco 49ers to acquire Jim Harbaugh during their recent head coaching search, according to a report issued by…
10 players to watch at the 2014 NFL Combine – National Football Post
National Football PostThe eyes of the football world turn to Indianapolis starting on Saturday, as the NFL Scouting Combine commences. Here are 10 players that have piqued my interest as…
Jonathan Martin: a tormented football life – MiamiHerald.com
MiamiHerald.comJonathan Martin despaired. “I was sobbing in a rented yacht bathroom,” the Miami Dolphins offensive lineman wrote in a message to his mother after he was bullied last spring. “I’m…
Report on Bullying Shows the Vile and the Gripping – New York Times
New York TimesA report for the N.F.L. detailed harassment of Jonathan Martin, third from left, by Richie Incognito, second from left. Bill Feig/Associated Press. Sports of The Times. By WILLIAM…
Ask the 12th Man: Seahawks ready to win it all – The Seattle Times
The Seattle TimesSeahawks fans say both the team and the community will enter this year’s Super Bowl with more confidence than in 2006, when Seattle’s first shot at a Super…
Brady vs. Manning: Breaking Down the Numbers – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalWhen Tom Brady and Peyton Manning square off in Sunday’s AFC championship game (Sun., 3 p.m. ET, CBS), it will rekindle one of the greatest individual rivalries in…
NFL playoffs capsule preview: Saints at Seahawks – San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco ChronicleNew Orleans (12-5) at Seattle (13-3). When: 1:35 p.m. Saturday TV/Radio: Channel: 2 Channel: 40 / (680). Line: Seahawks by 8. Series record: Seahawks lead 7-6. Last meeting:…
Charlie Strong says he’s excited to take over at Texas – USA TODAY
USA TODAYCharlie Strong said Sunday he is excited to be the new head coach at the University of Texas, citing the Longhorns’ history and tradition in college football. “I’m excited…
Former Vikings punter says he lost job due to stance on gay marriage – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe article looks back at Kluwe’s 2012 season and alleged interactions he had with former head coach Leslie Frazier, general manager Rick Spielman, and special-teams coordinator Mike Priefer. Kluwe…
Happy New Year? It sure looks like it will be for 4 lucky NFL GMs – FOXSports.com
FOXSports.comThey’re the four hottest names in NFL Draft circles right now, and over the past five days, they’ve been on display for all the world to see. The question going…
Rose Bowl preview: Michigan State vs. Stanford – National Football Post
National Football PostThe 2013-14 college football bowl season continues on New Year’s Day as the Rose Bowl takes place between Michigan State and Stanford in Pasadena. Here are some things…
Jeff Garcia doesn’t think Kaepernick is close to Pro Bowl level? – FanSided
FanSidedDecember 23, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes the football against the Atlanta Falcons during the third quarter in the final regular season…
The Pro Bowl snub team – National Football Post
National Football PostChanges in the Pro Bowl format to unconferenced teams should have made all-star snubs less likely. However, despite the changes, there are plenty of deserving players who weren’t…
Bears’ Gould gets 4-year contract extension – Chicago Tribune
Chicago TribuneRobbie Gould has a goal of topping Kevin Butler as the Bears’ all-time leading scorer, now within 96 points of doing so. Gould also has a vision of winning…