Shawne Merriman’s departure from the Bills opens a door for Kyle Moore and Jarron Gilbert. The Dolphins cut FB Ryan Mahaffey after he slipped behind Jorvorskie Lane on the depth chart. Looking at Patriots RB Shane Vereen’s night as the team’s starting tailback. P T.J. Conley doesn’t expect the Jets to bring in competition for…
To play cornerback in the NFL, you have to be confident. For Ravens corner Cary Williams, that means being willing to gamble $15 million on staying well and being productive. According to Aaron Wilson of the Baltimore Sun, Williams recently turned down a three-year, $15 million contract extension, and will instead play out the year [...]
Bryan Scott’s position might not be clear, but his importance to the Bills defense doesn’t rely on such definitions. Said Dolphins LB Karlos Dansby of the defense, “We haven’t shown ourselves. We’ve got a lot to prove as a unit. We need to go out there and get the job done.” The Patriots kick off [...]
This video from Friday night’s Lions-Ravens pre-season game is definitely not your normal highlight reel. Shot at 240 frames per second, the video captures all the action in high definition, providing a unique perspective on our favorite game – and some of the world’s best athletes – in super slow motion.
Simply put, for an NFL fan, this is just cool to look at (be sure to activate full-screen and HD):
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S Delano Howell is making a bid for more playing time with the Bills. Dolphins coach Joe Philbin deemed T Jonathan Martin’s play not “God awful” against the Panthers. Five Olympic medalists will be honored at the Patriots’ game on Monday night. RB Shonn Greene is frustrated with the Jets offense continually shooting itself in…
The Steelers took running back Rashard Mendenhall off the PUP list Friday. “Now whether he plays in those first six weeks we don’t know, but, obviously, we feel there’s a chance that could happen. Be it Week 5 or Week 6, that could be a difference,” GM Kevin Colbert said. – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Vince Young distanced himself from Tyler Thigpen some more Friday night in the battle for the Buffalo Bills’ backup job. Bills coach Chan Gailey said “You’d have to say Vince came out a little bit ahead tonight.” – Buffalo News
NFL rushing champion Maurice Jones-Drew is still boycotting training camp, but he and Owner Shad Khan recently had a meeting to try and clear the air. – Yahoo Sports
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that Raven QB Joe Flacco is poised to have more control over team’s offense this season. The key to all of this will depend on how much freedom offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s is willing to give Flacco at the line of scrimmage. – NFL Trade Rumors
The Steelers took running back Rashard Mendenhall off the PUP list Friday. “Now whether he plays in those first six weeks we don’t know, but, obviously, we feel there’s a chance that could happen. Be it Week 5 or Week 6, that could be a difference,” GM Kevin Colbert said. – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Vince Young distanced himself from Tyler Thigpen some more Friday night in the battle for the Buffalo Bills’ backup job. Bills coach Chan Gailey said “You’d have to say Vince came out a little bit ahead tonight.” – Buffalo News
NFL rushing champion Maurice Jones-Drew is still boycotting training camp, but he and Owner Shad Khan recently had a meeting to try and clear the air. – Yahoo Sports
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that Raven QB Joe Flacco is poised to have more control over team’s offense this season. The key to all of this will depend on how much freedom offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s is willing to give Flacco at the line of scrimmage. – NFL Trade Rumors
The Steelers took running back Rashard Mendenhall off the PUP list Friday. “Now whether he plays in those first six weeks we don’t know, but, obviously, we feel there’s a chance that could happen. Be it Week 5 or Week 6, that could be a difference,” GM Kevin Colbert said. – Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Vince Young distanced himself from Tyler Thigpen some more Friday night in the battle for the Buffalo Bills’ backup job. Bills coach Chan Gailey said “You’d have to say Vince came out a little bit ahead tonight.” – Buffalo News
NFL rushing champion Maurice Jones-Drew is still boycotting training camp, but he and Owner Shad Khan recently had a meeting to try and clear the air. – Yahoo Sports
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that Raven QB Joe Flacco is poised to have more control over team’s offense this season. The key to all of this will depend on how much freedom offensive coordinator Cam Cameron’s is willing to give Flacco at the line of scrimmage. – NFL Trade Rumors
The Jets are still thinking about the day that the defense had 99 problems and the ability to tackle Victor Cruz wasn’t one. Dolphins WR Roberto Wallace, despite starting on Friday night, lived up to his “Ankle Weights” nickname when trying to get separation. Bills WR Donald Jones may have gotten some separation from T.J.…
NFL superstars rarely have 100-yard games in the preseason, because superstars rarely stay in preseason games long enough to reach 100 yards. But Lions receiver Calvin Johnson only needed to play a couple minutes into the second quarter on Friday night in Baltimore to top 100 yards receiving. Johnson had a nifty 18-yard touchdown catch [...]
NFL superstars rarely have 100-yard games in the preseason, because superstars rarely stay in preseason games long enough to reach 100 yards. But Lions receiver Calvin Johnson only needed to play a couple minutes into the second quarter on Friday night in Baltimore to top 100 yards receiving. Johnson had a nifty 18-yard touchdown catch [...]
Even before he had surgery this week, Ravens defensive tackle Ryan McBean figured there was a significant problem. “Well when my foot was facing the direction to where it wasn’t supposed to be facing then I figured, ‘Yeah, OK. Something is wrong,’” McBean told WNST, via BaltimoreRavens.com. McBean had the ever-popular “successful surgery” on that [...]
The battle among the Bills receivers for playing time rages on. There’s a range of opinions about whether the Dolphins should start QB Ryan Tannehill. Patriots WR Deion Branch is fighting for a roster spot. Jets starters are slated to play a half on Saturday. Cutting ice cream out of his diet helped Ravens RB [...]
The NFL has suspended Chargers defensive end Garrett Brown four regular-season games for violating its substance abuse policy. – Associated Press
The Bengals got a solid outing from their first team, as Andy Dalton and the cats offense played well, as they topped the Falcons 24-19 in preseason action Thursday night. – Cincy Jungle
Cleveland looked a lot better on Thursday night, as rookie QB Brandon Weeden was under center as the starter, and the Browns beat up the Packers 35-10 in preseason play. – Dawg Pound Daily
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick ejected wide receiver/punt returner Julian Edelman and linebacker Niko Koutouvides from practice today. According to sources, the two got into it on a punt drill. – Patriots Gab
The Ravens are at it on Friday night, as they will take on the Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. The folks at Baltimore Gridiron Report have a full preview on what to look for. – Baltimore Gridiron Report
It seemed like a courtesy move, when the Ravens signed Ma’ake Kemoeatu in May. After all, their former nose tackle was 33 years old, a year removed from competitive football and was trying to run on a surgically repaired Achilles tendon. Oh yeah, and when he first worked out for them last fall, he weighed [...]
Bills WR T.J. Graham had a successful track career and is the son of an Olympic silver medalist, but he wants everyone to know that he’s a football player first and foremost, and not just a sprinter who plays football on the side. Dolphins QB Matt Moore compares himself to a relief pitcher because he’s…
Bills WR T.J. Graham had a successful track career and is the son of an Olympic silver medalist, but he wants everyone to know that he’s a football player first and foremost, and not just a sprinter who plays football on the side. Dolphins QB Matt Moore compares himself to a relief pitcher because he’s…
Dolphins standout defensive end Cameron Wake was back in practice on Tuesday with no visible injuries following a car accident the day before. – South Florida Sun-Sentinel
A former college defensive back at Miami (Ohio), Ravens coach John Harbaugh did his best to give the offense a decent look during Monday’s practice when he lined up at cornerback. – Baltimore Sun
It sounds like the Jets are serious about Antonio Cromartie playing offense, as today he caught a short touchdown pass from Greg McElroy, while working with the third-team offense. – Newark Star-Ledger
Broncos right guard Chris Kuper broke his left arm today during an 11-on-11 training camp drill, Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports. The injury is expected to sideline Kuper for the next six weeks. – Denver Post
LeCharles Bentley sued the Browns charging he got a staph infection at the team’s facility while rehabbing from 2006 knee surgery. FOXSportsOhio reports Bentley has settled his lawsuit. – FoxSportsOhio