A new poster will be distributed to the teams in NFL that warn of the dangers from concussions in much harsher language than the league had previously used.
The document reads, “Traumatic brain injury “may lead to problems with memory and communication, personality changes, as well as depression and the early onset of dementia. Concussions and [...]
Coach Mike Tomlin has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a two-year extension with an additional option year.
Because the Steelers‘ policy has been to sign a coach before he begins the final season of a contract, hence the extension was expected. Tomlin’s current contract, averaging $2.5 million annually had an option year and one [...]
The Dallas Cowboys have opened contract talks with Dez Bryant, first-round draft pick. The Cowboys will hold their first practices Saturday and players report to camp Friday in San Antonio. On current contract negotiations, Cowboys officials do not comment.
Bryant was the second wide receiver taken and he was the 24th overall pick of the draft. [...]
Mark Chmura, the former Green Bay tight end was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame. This was despite a tarnished career by a sexual assault allegation.
A three-time Pro Bowl selection and in the 1990s, a vital cog on the Packers’ two Super Bowl teams, for Chmura, this was the “icing on the cake” of [...]
The first stages of developing the San Francisco 49ers’ draft class took place when they held their rookie minicamp from April 30 to May 2. The three-day event included two days of practices and one day of meetings. Those still with the team will be invited to attend a minicamp for the whole team [...]
On Wednesday night, Chris Johnson said that this season, his goal is to rush for 2,500 yards. However, the first and foremost thing to do will be to report to training camp. Over a contract dispute, when the Tennessee Titans star running back skipped all of the team’s offseason workouts, reporting to training camp is [...]
The Carolina Panthers, from April 30 to May, held a minicamp for the whole team. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the minicamp was held. It was seen as more of an opportunity for rookies to get acquainted with NFL football and mingle with the vets, instead of the camp being seen as a battle for depth [...]
A Pro Bowl linebacker could hit the free-agent market next season, barring an unforeseen change of circumstances. Before the start of the 2010 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers have decided not to give outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley a contract extension. Woodley will make $550,000 this season, making him one of the NFL’s best bargains and he [...]
The Atlanta Falcons held a minicamp for all players from May 7 to May 9. While it is difficult to glean too much from players competing without pads, reviews have been largely positive with reports that this may be the deepest Falcons roster in a long time.
On Day 1 of the minicamp, a couple [...]
Philadelphia Eagles might be on the verge of releasing backup quarterback Michael Vick, the rumors have been flying. The latest incident where a person was shot at a birthday party in Virginia Beach hosted by Vick is being looked at closely, although Vick’s past legal troubles have been well documented.
Vick had nothing to do with [...]