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Redskins S Jackson suspended indefinitely by NFL
Washington Redskins safety Tanard Jackson was suspended indefinitely without pay Friday by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy, ...
Goodell writes open bounty letter to NFL fans
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has written an open letter to fans explaining the NFL's strict policy against bounty systems such as the one league ...
NFL asks US judge to toss concussion lawsuits
The NFL moved Thursday to try to shut down lawsuits filed by thousands of former players who say they suffered or fear suffering permanent brain ...
Titans WR Britt to be suspended 1 game
The NFL has suspended Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt one game after a driving under the influence arrest, his eighth run-in with police since he was ...
Column: NFL deserves penalty for arrogance
Sometimes you put a foot down wrong and don't find out for a week or two that you actually dislocated a hip. That's how it's going to be if the NFL ...
NFL teams with US Army for concussion program
The NFL and U.S. Army have teamed up on a long-term program to care for and prevent concussions and head trauma, as well as other health issues.
Review: 'Madden NFL 13' a bold revamp of franchise
EA Sports has rolled the dice on a major overhaul of its best-selling "Madden NFL" football franchise this season — and most of its gambles have paid ...
NFL to use replacement officials for Week 1
The NFL will open the regular season next week with replacement officials and said it was prepared to use them "as much ... as necessary" afterward.
Ravens poised to take next step in crowded AFC
Two years, two close calls, and two long offseasons pondering "what if" for the Baltimore Ravens. What if Billy Cundiff hadn't missed that chip-shot ...
Column: 'Will it help us win games? Probably not.'
Let others debate whether the jinx even exists. If I'm Dolphins coach Joe Philbin, I'm blaming "Hard Knocks" for the disastrous couple of months that ...
Vince Young best-known veteran cut
Vince Young is out of work, Terrell Suggs is on PUP and several veteran NFL kickers are on the street after the first set of mandatory NFL cuts.
Cowboys have guidelines in place for Dez Bryant
The Dallas Cowboys are trying to provide some guidance for Dez Bryant, the talented young receiver who has had issues off the field. Coach Jason ...
T.O. released by Seahawks
Terrell Owens' NFL return lasted less than three weeks. Owens was released by the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, part of the league-mandated roster ...
T.O. tweets he's 'no longer' with Seahawks
Terrell Owens NFL return lasted less than three weeks. Owens tweeted on Sunday that he is no longer a member of the Seattle Seahakws, part of the ...
Saints register preseason win over Texans, 34-27
Matt Schaub and Drew Brees look ready as ever for the games that will count. The defenses they picked apart might feel differently about the work they ...
Goodell: NFL seeks long-term improvement with refs
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says possibly using replacement referees for regular-season games is worthwhile to ensure long-term improvements to ...
NFLPA does not approve rule changes
Changes NFL owners wanted for injured reserve and the trade deadline have not been approved by the players' union, meaning the old rules probably will ...
Saints: Kromer will be interim coach first 6 games
The New Orleans Saints designated offensive line coach Aaron Kromer as the interim head coach for the first six regular-season games, when assistant ...
Court: Ex-NFL punter eligible for workers comp
Longtime-NFL punter Tom Tupa is eligible for workers compensation for a career-ending back injury he suffered while warming up for a preseason game ...
AP Source: Strahan close to deal with 'Live!'
Michael Strahan is in talks to be named co-host of "Live!" beside Kelly Ripa. Strahan, 40, a former NFL star and currently a host of "Fox NFL Sunday," ...
Jaguars to play 4 home games in London
The Jacksonville Jaguars are going to be England's team. The NFL and the Jaguars announced Tuesday that the small-market franchise will play one home ...
NFL suspends Chiefs LB Tamba Hali 1 game
Injuries could already keep two defensive starters out of the Chiefs' season-opener against Atlanta. Now, a suspension has sidelined their best pass ...
Schaub, Holliday lead Texans over 49ers
Gary Kubiak said Trindon Holliday had to do something spectacular in the preseason to make the Houston Texans' final roster. How is this, Coach? ...
Patriots sign Olympic medalist Demps
The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with Olympic silver medalist Jeff Demps, who played running back at Florida but was not drafted by an ...
NFLPA challenges Goodell's bounty case declaration
The NFL Players Association filed documents in federal court disputing Commissioner Roger Goodell's sworn statement that he was prepared to discipline ...