Provides the latest RSS feeds for NFL News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Pennsylvania Sun.com http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/cat/8b92a8b758b50c5e/ en-us Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:46 -0400 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:46 -0400 30 CHECK OUT THE DAY 1 PHOTOS The Oakland Raiders are participating in their first Organized Team Activities (OTAs) of the 2013 off-season. Veterans and rookies are on the field together for the first time and coaches are able to watch their guys in action. Although most of the players have been in the facility working out for several weeks, OTAs really mark the start of the major on-field ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667314/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 13:24:54 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667314/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The 2014 draft will likely take place the weekend of May 15-17. (Greg Payan/AP) For reasons that the NFL appears set to explain as scheduling conflicts or respect for religious holidays, the league’s draft will move from late April to mid-May, starting in 2014. What does that mean for the pre- and post-draft processes? Let’s take a closer look, by sorting through the facts and ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214665575/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214665575/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The Seattle Seahawks kicked off OTA’s on Monday with a big speech from coach Pete Carroll to the team about … staying out of trouble. That’s because the Seahawks have been in the headlines for the wrong reasons of late. Defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the season last week for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667316/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:58 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667316/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had a minor surgical procedure on his back to remove a cyst in April that could keep him sidelined until training camp. Todd Archer of ESPN Dallas ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667315/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:57 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667315/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Craig Ruttle/AP BOSTON -- I've been trying to find reasons to justify the NFL pushing back the draft by a whopping three weeks next season, to Mother's Day weekend, May 15-17. I can't find one. I'm not alone. Talked to one personnel czar last night on the phone. "Hate it. Absolutely hate it.'' Saw one owner at dinner last night, and he said ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667288/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 13:05:55 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667288/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice speaks to the press during a media availability at the team hotel prior to Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans on January 31, 2013. The Ravens will play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013. UPI/Kevin ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214666387/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:45:41 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214666387/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam says he was "absolutely not" aware of and did not participate in the practices that led to the federal investigation into his Pilot Flying J company."I take responsibility for what happens at PFJ as the guy at the top of the shop, but I was absolutely not aware of any of this," Haslam said. "As soon as we found out there was an issue, ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667317/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:25 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214667317/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e NFL owners approved a $200 million loan Tuesday for the Atlanta Falcons to build a new stadium.The multipurpose stadium could cost as much as $1 billion, with team owner Arthur Blank committed to funding most of it.Blank, speaking at the NFL's spring meetings, called the decision by the team owners an "important milestone" in moving the project forward."The NFL has supported ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664456/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:18 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664456/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e middle of the team’s mandatory minicamp . If Goodson misses practice to attend the hearing, the Jets could penalize Goodson, at a minimum with a fine. The problem for the Jets would be the plain language of Article 4, Section 9 of the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement. While the revised terms expand the situations in which all or a portion of a player’s signing bonus can be ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664823/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:08:14 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664823/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e took home the Nat Moore Community Service Award, it was announced today. This was the first time that Wake has won Dan Marino Most Valuable Player Award which is voted on by the South Florida media. In 2012, he started all 16 games and finished the year with 53 tackles and 15 sacks. Wake ranked third in the AFC and fourth in the NFL in sacks and also tied for the sixth highest single season sack ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664295/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:07:46 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664295/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Each city will get to make a 20-minute presentation inside the Hyatt Harborside Hotel on Boston Harbor. Super Bowl Bid Committee Chairman Rodney Barreto and former Miami Dolphins wide ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664296/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:07:46 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664296/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e What is the "easiest" starting job to play in the NFL? The often-heard answers are punter and long snapper, which happens to be one of the most overlooked, underappreciated positions in football. Since the new Chiefs regime has taken over, I've enjoyed learning more about the finer points of special teams play, from Chiefs special teams coordinator Dave Toub. Also, having the ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664314/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:29 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664314/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete.The much-anticipated decision to elevate Whaley from his position as assistant GM was announced Thursday, three days after Buddy Nix stepped down as GM.The 40-year-old Whaley has spent the past three years being groomed for the job. After working in various scouting capacities with the Bills, ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664824/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 10:30:17 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214664824/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e CHARLOTTE - Today marks the beginning of Phase Three of the Panthers' offseason workout program as the team takes the field for the first of 10 organized team activities (OTAs). All coaches are allowed on the field, and team offense vs. team defense drills are permitted provided no live contact occurs. Clubs may require players to wear helmets but no shells are allowed during Phase Three. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214662695/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 09:59:00 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214662695/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e IRVING, Texas — Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo will miss at least three weeks of offseason workouts after a procedure to remove a cyst from his back. The team's website reported Tuesday that Romo underwent the procedure last month and could return for the mandatory minicamp that starts June 11. He will be ready for training camp in July. Romo signed a six-year, $108 million extension ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214662886/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 09:43:21 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214662886/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Green Bay's Charles Woodson breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco's Delanie Walker (46) during the first half of their game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) ALAMEDA, Calif. -- Everyone from the new regime was accounted for Monday, but much of the buzz among Raiders fans is about the potential return of an old favorite. Charles Woodson ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214663035/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 09:22:23 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214663035/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e 07:05 AM ET 05.21 | While Eagles fans may eventually tire of counting quarterback reps, these OTAs are serving up some interesting numbers for Nick Foles. On Monday, it was Foles who had his number called the most to run with the ones. By [Sheil Kapadia's] count, there were five "team" periods at practice, as OTAs continued at the NovaCare Complex. Foles manned the first team for ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661781/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:03 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661781/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Broncos ' starting running back would seem to be in peril after the team drafted Montee Ball in the second round, was the only non-injured veteran who wasn't present Monday for the first day of OTAs. McGahee also had spotty attendance during the Phase I and II offseason conditioning program. All offseason training activities (OTAs) are voluntary until the mandatory minicamp June ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661780/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:03 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661780/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Buccaneers are coming off of an embarrassing season that saw them start with promise but nose dive into a top-15 draft pick. However, the year was an improvement on the season they had in 2011 which means Tampa Bay seems to be on the rise and could fight hard this season. But while the regular season is still months away, ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661533/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:02 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661533/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mario Williams had his chance to talk Monday, and he let out a sigh when he stepped to the lectern in Buffalo. [He] then answered every question asked about an unbecoming feud with his ex-fiancee. Williams didn't deny he sent texts her lawyer made public Friday, but insisted he never has had suicidal thoughts and takes only medications prescribed by and dispensed by ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661779/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 08:30:01 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214661779/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e ALAMEDA -- Charles Woodson has not yet rejoined the Raiders. Even though he is scheduled to visit the team facility Tuesday, there remains a decent chance he will not return to his first NFL home.But there are far too many reasons to dismiss the possibility.For one, Woodson has been telling friends and associates of his fondness for an area with which he is familiar, having spent the formative ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214655533/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 01:39:06 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214655533/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The Steelers offseason program moves into its final stage today when Phase Three kicks off with 10 days of organized team activities (OTAs) that take place over three weeks, and then leads into the team's minicamp June 11-13. This will be the first time that the majority of the team will gather for workouts, with veterans and rookies all taking part."It's a chance for the guys to ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214654462/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 01:03:57 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214654462/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Redskins GM Bruce Allen said it was ';too early to tell'; whether Robert Griffin III would be ready for training camp. (The Washington Post via Getty Images) Washington Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said Monday that it’s ';too early to tell'; whether star quarterback Robert Griffin III will be ready to participate in the team’s training camp in late July, ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214654691/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tue, 21 May 2013 00:48:06 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214654691/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Denver Broncos on Wednesday, then left town without a contract.The Broncos have roughly $7 million in cap space and could use the veteran ball hawk in their secondary, which was burned for three long touchdown passes in their 38-35 loss to Baltimore in the playoffs.Woodson, who will be 37 this fall, was waived by ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214653847/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 23:21:36 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214653847/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Houston Texans ' first spring workout on Monday as he recovers from hip surgery in Colorado. Coach Gary Kubiak said Reed is "doing really well.'' The nine-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year contract in free agency and will miss organized team activities. "The expectations are for him to leave Colorado sometime this week,'' Kubiak ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652582/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652582/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley said the team’s first game in its new stadium would likely come against the Packers. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images) Minnesota Vikings Vice President Lester Bagley told a local news station that the team’s first game in its new stadium in 2016 will likely come against its biggest rival, the Green Bay ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652898/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:21 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652898/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Ray Rice was burglarized over the weekend, and $2,000 and two guns were stolen. Baltimore County police spokeswoman Cpl. Cathleen Batton said Monday that the burglary happened between 8:30 p.m. Friday and 12:50 a.m. Saturday at the home in Reisterstown. Batton says Rice was out of town for the weekend, but a friend was staying at the home and reported the burglary to police. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652230/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 22:40:20 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652230/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e set a record for coming back " from the ACL injury he suffered in the January playoff loss to the Seahawks, but the reality is that we're all in wait-and-see mode.By all accounts, RG3's recovery is going well, but even Shanahan said his star quarterback won't see the field until ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652899/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 22:34:35 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652899/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Josh Cribbs to a one-year contract Wednesday, giving the team a versatile player that could boost the offense and special teams.Cribbs' agent, John Rickert, confirmed the deal but declined to disclose financial terms. He said Cribbs drew interest from several teams and felt the Raiders were the right fit after a visit to the team's headquarters last Monday."I think Josh felt they ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652900/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 22:15:53 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214652900/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam's company, Pilot Flying J.Pilot Flying J, the nation's largest diesel fuel retailer, has been alleged to have bilked customers out of rebates.Plaintiffs attorney Mark Tate confirmed to WBIR-TV in Knoxville and to the Plain Dealer in Cleveland on Wednesday that Freeh has agreed to work on the lawsuit filed after federal agents raided Pilot's ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651976/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 21:10:33 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651976/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The 32nd Annual Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Art & Wine Festival, will be held June 1 and June 2 at Heather Farm Park and Raider Nation On Location will be on ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214650758/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:43:47 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214650758/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Rob Gronkowski’s arm infection is gone after successful surgery. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s infection cleared up after a fourth surgery on his left arm, according to multiple ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651007/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:28:39 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651007/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e NEW ORLEANS -- Even as Sean Payton tried to make the best of his one-season bounty banishment from the NFL by spending time with his children, getting in shape and playing golf, he often compared his punishment to prison time.He missed his work that much, his players say, adding that his return has infused Saints headquarters with a fresh intensity leading up to Tuesday's opening of ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651008/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:55 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651008/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Kyle Love are trying to catch on in Jacksonville.The Jaguars claimed both defensive linemen off waivers last week, giving them a fresh start with a rebuilding team that desperately wants to improve its pass rush.It remains to be seen whether they will fit in coach Gus Bradley's defense. But the Jaguars regard the claims as low-risk moves that could pay dividends for a team that failed to ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651009/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:55 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651009/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Kyle Love on Wednesday after he was diagnosed with diabetes.Love had lost about 20 pounds before receiving the diagnosis about two weeks ago then gained about half of it back, Richard Kopelman, his agent, said.He said Love has Type 2 diabetes, which is less serious than Type 1, and was working out at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday before being released. The Patriots did not mention the diagnosis ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651010/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:42 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651010/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e New York Jets ' quarterback competition.A person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Garrard plans to retire because of lingering knee issues.The 35-year-old Garrard was signed in March to provide veteran competition ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651011/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:41 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651011/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tyson Alualu outside.The Jaguars have shifted the former first-round draft pick from defensive tackle to defensive end, getting the 6-foot-3, 295-pound Hawaiian in a run-stopping role while allowing him to work in space."We feel it's a good fit," coach Gus Bradley said Wednesday. "He's all in favor of it, feels like it's a better fit for him."Alualu was the 10th ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651012/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 20:05:40 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214651012/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e RENTON, Wash. — Pete Carroll and the Seattle Seahawks started organized team activities with very little talk about anything that took place on the field. Carroll gave a lengthy opening statement on Monday, addressing head on the recent off-field problems that have put some of his players in the headlines. The bad news for Seattle started last Friday when defensive end Bruce Irvin was ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649606/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:32 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649606/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e was not at Chargers Park on Monday. But that doesn't mean the newest Charger wasn't on everyone's mind when the team reconvened to continue the OTA program. Photo ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649598/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:21 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649598/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Darrelle Revis said Monday he plans to be the same player that he was before he was injured. Revis was a three-time first-team All-Pro with the New York Jets before tearing the ACL in his right knee last season. He was traded to the Bucs in March and then given a $96 million contract with none of it guaranteed. ';The first time I step out there, I’ll be ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649826/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 19:14:58 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649826/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Daryl Washington pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of aggravated assault and criminal trespass. Washington has been accused by his ex-girlfriend, ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649842/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 19:09:19 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649842/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Rahim Moore wants so badly to forget it all. No one seems willing to let that happen.Ever since Moore mistimed his leap and fell helplessly to the grass as Baltimore wide ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649843/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:27 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649843/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tampa Bay Buccaneers .The fifth-year pro entering the final season of his contract said Monday that he still considers the Bucs his team to guide to the playoffs, despite the club's decision to draft another young quarterback to potentially take his place.Just importantly, coach Greg Schiano reiterated Freeman is his starter before making another attempt to dispel what he said is a ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649844/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:26 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649844/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Oakland Raiders fans when he makes a free agent visit to the team's facilities on Tuesday.A few of his potential teammates in Oakland will give him a warm reception as well.Woodson spent his first eight NFL seasons with the Raiders after being selected with the fourth overall pick in 1998. He signed with Green Bay following the 2005 season and helped the Packers win a Super Bowl title five ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649845/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:25 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649845/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Deji Karim , announced earlier this week by his agent on Twitter.Like Karim, Horn tried out at the Texans rookie mini-camp. Horn, signed out of Miami as a free agent by Atlanta in 2012, spent the final nine weeks of last season on ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649846/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:10 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649846/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Carolina Panthers this season, said a person familiar with the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publically announced.Williams, who turned 30 last month, is Carolina's all-time leader rusher having amassed 5,784 yards and 43 touchdowns. Williams started 10 games last season and had 737 yards rushing and scored ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649847/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:50:09 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214649847/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Four original video productions from the 65TPT crew, produced during the 2012 season, are up for People's Telly Awards. The public picks the winner of each video category, based off the amount of "thumbs up" votes submitted on YouTube. So, Chiefs fans, don't miss the chance to voice your opinion about the epic stories found within the Chiefs Kingdom. We hope you enjoy all ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644359/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:19:35 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644359/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The New Orleans Saints are going to switch veteran defensive end Will Smith to outside linebacker on Tuesday when the team opens up OTA’s. The Saints are converting to a 3-4 scheme under new defensive coordinator Rob Ryan. Smith will be expected to rush the passer like always from his new position. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644762/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:16 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644762/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Goodson was arrested Friday morning during a traffic stop in New Jersey after the car he was a passenger in was stopped in the left-center lane of Route 80. Goodson was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a loaded handgun, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.Goodson was released on $50,000 bail after spending more than 12 ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644763/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:09:15 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644763/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e NFL Draft . Earlier this year, the former Notre Dame standout and Heisman Trophy finalist was exposed for having an online dead girlfriend who not only wasn't dead but never existed. Te'o had been the victim of an Internet hoax, a storyline that took over his life for those weeks and months he prepared for the NFL.Te'o signed with the Chargers shortly after the draft, and he's ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644764/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:39 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214644764/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Chargers are keeping Manti Te'o off-limits to the media - for now. The star linebacker was barred from speaking with reporters at the Chargers' second open session of organized team activities. That doesn't mean Te'o isn't out and about. Maxim confirmed Monday that Te'o attended a party last week in Hollywood after the magazine ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643251/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:39 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643251/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e ESPNNewYork.com 's Rich Cimini, Goodson was at the Jets facility Monday for the start of OTAs, although he didn't practice. The running back who had played previously in Oakland and Carolina was expected to ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643609/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:46 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643609/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e the latest piece of evidence indicating the Bucs don't really have a ton of faith in Freeman.Bucs coach Greg Schiano isn't really helping the situation, either, when he throws out quotes that seem to undermine Freeman's status. Like, for instance, saying he's "not against" Glennon winning the Bucs' starting job in 2013."But our situation will be only if ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643610/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:44 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643610/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Ed Reed is doing "really well" as he recovers from hip surgery.The nine-time Pro Bowler signed a three-year, $15 million contract in free agency and will miss all of the Texans' organized team activities, which began ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643611/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:35 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643611/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Calvin Johnson is downplaying whatever was wrong with his fingers last year.Johnson caught 122 passes for an NFL-record 1,964 yards last season, putting up incredible numbers despite the fact that the rest of the offense was inconsistent. The Lions went 4-12, but after ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643612/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:34 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643612/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Vince Williams to a four-year contract.Terms were not disclosed. Pittsburgh selected Williams with the 206th overall pick, the team's second pick of the sixth round.The 23-year-old Williams recorded 140 tackles with three sacks during his junior and senior seasons at Florida State and was an All-ACC honorable mention selection last fall. He is expected to compete for a backup position ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643613/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:33 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643613/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Kiko Alonso to a four-year contract on Wednesday.The deal is worth close to $4.3 million, with about $1.5 million guaranteed for the second of Buffalo's two second-round draft picks.Chosen 46th overall, the 6-foot-3 and 238-pound Alonso was a hard-hitting tackler during three seasons at Oregon. He had 143 tackles, six interceptions and 3½ sacks in 36 career games, including 17 starts. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643614/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:17 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643614/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Duron Harmon .The safety taken with the 91st overall pick was one of three Rutgers players chosen by the Patriots in last month's draft. They also took ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643615/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:42:17 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214643615/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Second-round pick Christine Michael and the Seattle Seahawks have reach agreement on a multi-year contract just as organized team activities ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642026/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:18 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642026/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The Bengals get to move the pieces on that $40 million chessboard folded out by Mike Brown and Marvin Lewis in the offseason for the first time Tuesday when they hold the first of nine voluntary practices at Paul Brown ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641876/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:32 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641876/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Chris Thompson and free-agent receiver Lance Lewis.The deals were announced Wednesday.Thompson is a running back who was injured for much of his college career at Florida State. He broke two vertebrae during the 2011 season and tore the ACL in his left knee last year. He's the third drafted player signed by the Redskins this week, joining ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642329/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:25 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642329/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e New York Jets ' front office.A person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday that neither assistant general manager Scott Cohen nor director of football administration Ari Nissim will have their contracts renewed.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the moves.Both Cohen and Nissim were key members of former GM ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642330/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:39:25 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214642330/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e overall pick, played collegiately at Florida State University. He played in 50 games and made 26 starts in his final two seasons, and recorded 140 tackles, 13.5 TFLs and three sacks. Williams served as a team captain, earned All-ACC Honorable Mention honors, Phil Steele Postseason All-ACC Second Team honors and was an Under Armour Senior Bowl selection his senior ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640789/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:13:56 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640789/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e PHOENIX -; Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, who authorities have said is the mother of his baby ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640861/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:13:31 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640861/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e was helping the first team in NFL history to make the playoffs with a 7-9 record shock the world by knocking off the reigning Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.Now, some 28 months later, Cole is working feverishly to come out of nowhere again."I don't think words can really describe how excited I am to have another opportunity to get out on the football field," said Cole, who ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641122/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:11:17 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641122/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Head Coach Greg Schiano repeated on Monday that Josh Freeman is the Bucs' starter, and both he and his quarterback dismissed the notion that Mike Glennon's arrival has Freeman looking over his ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640838/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:17 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640838/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams denies ever contemplating suicide, and says private comments he made in text messages are being taken out of context by his ex-fiancee in a lawsuit over the possession of a $785,000 diamond engagement ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640827/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 14:58:04 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640827/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The NFL and NFLPA are close to changing the NFL’s calendar year. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The NFL and NFLPA are on the verge of pushing the NFL Draft back to May and moving the start of the league year to before the NFL Scouting ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641123/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 14:55:14 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214641123/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The goal was a good one: investors wanted to reduce their overall state income tax liabilities by investing in film production tax credits. The tax credits were to come directly off the investors' net incomes tax due, according to a story published by the Associated Press. The yield would be $1.33 for every dollar invested. This is what attracted New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton; current ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639926/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 14:44:07 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639926/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Chad Johnson was arrested Monday morning after twice not reporting to his probation officer, court records said. A warrant was issued after Johnson left the Miami area and missed two check-ins, in February and March. The Broward County Sheriff's Office confirmed Johnson appeared in court Monday to answer to his probation violations, and was subsequently ordered to jail. His Twitter account ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640224/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:03 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214640224/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e There is differing news coming out of the New England Patriots during their off-season, with Tom Brady declaring himself better than ever, but tight end Rob Gronkowski set to undergo a fourth arm operation.The Brady-to-Gronkowski combination is one of the most dominant in the league, with the big tight end's power and size coupled with Brady's accurate throwing making them almost ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639685/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:27 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639685/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Manti Te'o has apparently been as invisible in the San Diego Chargers' locker room as Lennay Kekua was to the world at large. The San Diego Chargers, who drafted Te'o in the second round of the draft last month, did not make the linebacker available for media questions during open locker room access of the off-season work Friday, says Matt Calkins of ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639686/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:37 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639686/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Calvin Johnson said he is still trying to straighten out fingers in his left hand that were broken this past year during his record breaking season. The Detroit Lions wide receiver said he played most of last season with the broken fingers, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. Johnson set an NFL record with 1,964 yards. ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639687/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 13:41:36 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214639687/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) -- Former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson has been arrested for a probation violation stemming from an altercation with his now ex-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada. Broadcast reports say a Broward County judge ordered Johnson jailed until he posts a $1,000 bond. Another hearing was set for June 3. An arrest warrant was issued earlier this month when Johnson failed to ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635925/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 11:16:49 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635925/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e FILE - In this May 10, 2013 file photo, Buffalo Bills' Robert Woods (10) runs with the ball during the rookie minicamp at their NFL football training facility in Orchard Park, N.Y. (Bill ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635304/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:45:03 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635304/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The Kansas City Chiefs averaged 13.2 points per game in the 2012 season, while totaling just under 170 passing yards in each contest. Enter the new Kansas City Chiefs regime, including assistant head coach/wide receivers coach David Culley, who was hired by Chiefs head coach Andy Reid to prepare the wideouts for a much bigger and better season in 2013. Since the voluntary workouts, as well as the ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634925/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38:19 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634925/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e BOSTON — NFL owners will vote on the sites of the 50th and 51st Super Bowls on Tuesday at their spring meetings. The San Francisco area, where a new stadium is being built in Santa Clara, and South Florida are competing for the the 50th edition, to be held in February 2016. The loser in that bidding will go against Houston to host the 51st game the following year. A three-quarters ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635009/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:21 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635009/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e A four-game suspension for Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was announced Friday and now word comes out that he was done in by a positive test for Adderall. Dave Mahler of KJR-950 AM reports that Irvin’s failed drug test was ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635305/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:52 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635305/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Lions . But a lot of things would have to fall into place, like the right financial figures. ... He visited Denver on Wednesday and will talk to Oakland on Tuesday. ... "If I make it out of my visit with Oakland, like I just made it out of the visit with Denver, then I'm open," Woodson said. "Here's the thing about ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635306/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:47 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635306/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Browns were signing quarterback Brian Hoyer, but he's not worried about how it will impact the quarterback competition. "I was surprised, but that's the nature of the beast," Weeden said Friday at the ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634893/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:47 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634893/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Tom Brady is, the career he's had, and that he turns 36 in 11 weeks, this statement he made to me over the weekend is significant: "Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football. I've never felt better throwing the football." It's May. Brady has averaged 36 touchdowns, eight picks and 4,654 passing yards over his last ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635308/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 10:27:40 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214635308/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Robert Woods , their second-round draft pick, according to a person familiar with negotiations.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move.Woods spent this past weekend taking part in the NFL Players Association-sponsored "Rookie Premiere" festivities in Los Angeles. He was scheduled to return to Buffalo for the start of the team's ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634074/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 09:02:41 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214634074/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Bengals left tackle Andrew Whitworth took some notes Sunday while playing in the Marvin Lewis Golf Classic at Shaker Run Golf Course. But he already learned the biggest lesson from his head coach when he snagged Lewis himself to speak at his own foundation dinner next month in ... http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214631464/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:40 -0400 http://www.pennsylvaniasun.com/index.php/sid/214631464/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e