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NFL player among 2 injured in Florida air balloon crash

The NFL Competition Committee announced several potential rule changes Thursday. Among them are the controversial tuck rule and a ban against lowering of helmets by ball carriers to knock into a defensive player. The NFL's top cornerback was last seen chilling in Paris and tweeting pictures from his visits. Since then, a cool $1 million [...]

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Shake-up at AEG clouds NFL's return

Players continued to shuffle around the NFL on Friday with a number off free agents coming off the board. Who made the best and worst deals of the day? After a relatively quiet start to the first three days of free agency — outside of the stunning Wes Welker/Danny Amendola bombshell, of course — the [...]

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NFL may have met its match in AEG owner Phil Anschutz

The controversial rule that helped launch the New England Patriots' dynasty and has haunted the Oakland Raiders for nearly a dozen years may finally be struck down. After a relatively quiet start to the first three days of free agency — outside of the stunning Wes Welker/Danny Amendola bombshell, of course — the New England [...]

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Greg Jennings signs contract with Minnesota Vikings

As is always the case once free agency opens, teams have been throwing money around left and right. That rush to the checkout line does not guarantee success, however. And, already, some franchises appear as if they The Baltimore Ravens are paying the price for winning a Super Bowl. The NFL champions lost two key [...]

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Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander wants to write movies

The Atlanta Falcons added some veteran help on offense, as they signed Steven Jackson to bolster their running backs in the biggest free agency move of the day. How did your team do with their signings? Jared Cook has yet to play like an elite tight end, but he's being paid like one now. (Rick [...]

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NFL Ponders Changing the Tuck Rule

Smith also participated in last month's NFL scouting combine. On Thursday, he took some snaps under center since he worked primarily in the shotgun formation at West Virginia. He also wanted to show his footwork, move around the pocket and throw to all Stanton knows the offense and has a previous relationship with Arians. This [...]

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NFL Gets Flagged for Sex Questions

One team's trash could be another team's treasure, as the Steelers are reportedly interested in Kellen Davis after he was released by the Bears on Wednesday. Greg Jennings and Nnamdi Asomugha are just the two biggest names still available in free agency as of Thursday morning. There's plenty more, too. The New York Attorney General [...]

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Danny Amendola, New England Patriots agree to deal

Wes Welker and the Denver Broncos are in "serious talks," and the Broncos could sign the slot receiver by the end of Wednesday, according to a report. But if Jackson wants to cheer for the Eagles, she'll have to wait a few years — in order to be an NFL cheerleader, you must be at [...]

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Bruce Arians of Indianapolis Colts remains in hospital

The Cleveland Browns are the only other NFL team known to have interviewed Kelly. The two sides met last week but the Browns decided to reboot their coach search after leaving Arizona late Sunday morning without landing Kelly, sources said. Doug Marrone looks the part. It shouldn't matter, but it so often does in job [...]

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NFL Playoffs: Seahawks vs. Redskins

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that the Eagles are selling Kelly on two major factors. First, a roster already stocked with the type of players the coach recruited at Oregon, including a handful of short, fast wideouts. Second, two in-house Oklahoma safety Tony Jefferson and wide receiver Kenny Stills will head for the 2013 NFL [...]

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