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NFL announces four-game suspension for Seantrel Henderson
Word broke earlier this week that Bills tackle Seantrel Henderson was facing a four-game suspension for a violation of the league’s substance-abuse policy along with the news that Henderson was appealing that suspension. It appears Henderson’s efforts fell short, however. The NFL officially announced his suspension on Friday, leaving Henderson ineligible to play against the…
Falcons plan to go with “guy who’s hot” in the backfield
The Falcons learned the value of having two running backs that can handle the lead role in the backfield last season. Tevin Coleman started the opener with Devonta Freeman recovering from a hamstring injury but gave the job back the next week after hurting his ribs against the Giants. Freeman would go on to run…
Sashi Brown: We don’t see RG3 as a stopgap
Browns Executive Vice President of Football Operations Sashi Brown told reporters Friday that the Browns see quarterback Robert Griffin III as both a long-term project and potentially a long-term answer to the team’s two decade-long search for a franchise quarterback. “To be fair to Robert, he’s young in his career in terms of his development…
Lions, punter Sam Martin agree to contract extension
New Lions General Manager Bob Quinn identified punter Sam Martin as a player he wanted to extend, and now he has done so. The Lions and Martin have agreed on a four-year extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. According to Rapoport, it will make Martin the third-highest paid punter in the NFL. That likely…
Broncos safety says he’ll appeal any fine he gets for a head shot
Perhaps the Broncos weren’t trying to target Cam Newton’s head. But they absolutely wanted to hit him, and made no apologies for that after it worked. While the Panthers quarterback took a number of helmet-to-helmet shots in the second half of last night’s loss to the Broncos, one of the guys who got him didn’t…
Bradford learning Vikings’ offense ‘extremely quickly’
Sam Bradford hasn't been with the Minnesota Vikings for a week yet, but is apparently picking up the playbook swiftly. The quarterback has drawn rave reviews from his new coaches.
Jaguars list Chris Ivory, Jared Odrick as questionable
The NFL made a change to the way injury reports will work this season by dropping the “probable” designation used for players who had dealt with injuries during the week while being expected to play. That leaves only “questionable,” “doubtful” and “out” and it leaves room for teams to create more uncertainty about their plans than…
Bills restructure Eric Wood’s contract, extend Patrick Lewis through 2017
The Bills have addressed the contracts of both their centers. Field Yates of ESPN.com reports that the team has restructured the contract of starter Eric Wood. He converted $3.775 million of his $4.775 million base salary for the 2016 season into a bonus. They also added a voidable year in 2018 to his deal, allowing…
Is Revis Island nearing its end in New York?
Darrelle Revis remains one of the best cover men in the NFL, but the Jets won't put him on an island as much anymore. The team doesn't plan to use him exclusively on A.J. Green in Sunday's matchup.
De Smith expresses concern over injection of “patriotism” into anthem issue
When NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell finally addressed the Colin Kaepernick situation, Goodell rooted his position in notions of patriotism. “I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don’t live in a perfect society,” Goodell said. “On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally…
Bucs put wideout Evan Spencer on reserve/retired list
When the Buccaneers made their first cuts, wide receiver Evan Spencer was on their first 53-man roster. Today, he’s retired. The team just announced that Spencer was placed on the reserve/retired list. He was cut last week when they signed veteran wideout Cecil Shorts, and was placed on the team’s practice squad. Apparently, that was…
