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Former 49ers, Dolphins WR Solomon dies

Freddie Solomon, a wide receiver and punt returner for the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers in the 1970s and 80s, has died.
Via Miami Herald  |  20 minutes ago

Former Miami Dolphins receiver Freddie Solomon dies

Freddie Solomon, the former Miami Dolphins and 49ers wide receiver who became known as "Fabulous Freddie" and committed himself to community service, has died. He was 59.
Via Miami Herald  |  25 minutes ago

Bears LB Thomas arrested for marijuana possession

Chicago Bears linebacker J.T. Thomas was arrested and charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana after he was pulled over early Monday morning going the wrong way on a one-way street.
Via Miami Herald  |  2 hours ago

Steelers GM says no decision made on Hines Ward

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 hours ago

Jaguars name Mark Lamping team president

The Jacksonville Jaguars have named Mark Lamping team president, new owner Shahid Khan announced Monday.
Via Miami Herald  |  8 hours ago

Randy Moss apparently planning a comeback

Randy Moss is apparently planning a comeback.
Via Miami Herald  |  9 hours ago

Packers make changes to offensive staff

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced a few changes to the club's offensive staff on Monday.
Via Miami Herald  |  9 hours ago

Report: Miami Dolphins to sign RB Jerome Messam of CFL

The Dolphins plan to sign Edmonton Eskimos running back Jerome Messam, who last season became the CFL’s first 1,000-yard rusher in 12 years, according to the Edmonton (Alberta) Journal.
Via Miami Herald  |  20 hours ago

WR Ward willing to restructure deal with Steelers

Steelers' wide receiver Hines Ward wants to finish his career in Pittsburgh, offering to restructure his contract to do it.
Via Miami Herald  |  2 days ago

Buccaneers name Mike Sullivan offensive coordinator

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers named Mike Sullivan as their new offensive coordinator on Friday.
Via Miami Herald  |  2 days ago

Miami Dolphins’ Joe Philbin completes coaching staff

Miami Dolphins coach Joe Philbin completed his 21-person coaching staff with four hires Friday, and one mild surprise: The Dolphins will have anassistant quarterback coach (former Nebraska quarterback Zac Taylor) but will not have anyone with the title of quarterback coach.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

49ers extend GM Baalke

The San Francisco 49ers have extended the contract of general manager Trent Baalke through 2016.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

Bengals LB Maualuga charged with assault in Ohio

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (mow-uh-LOO'-guh) has been charged with assault stemming from a downtown Cincinnati bar incident.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

Titans lock up WR Hawkins with multi-year deal

The Tennessee Titans signed wide receiver Lavelle Hawkins to a multi-year contract on Friday.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

Gronkowski has successful ankle surgery

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reportedly underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

Belichick wanted Giants to throw toward Manningham

Sideline audio from the Super Bowl reveals that the Patriots wanted the Giants to throw toward Mario Manningham, who made a crucial over-the-shoulder catch during New York's winning drive.
Via Miami Herald  |  3 days ago

Raiders cut CB Stanford Routt

The Oakland Raiders released cornerback Stanford Routt on Thursday, just one season after he signed a three-year contract extension.
Via Miami Herald  |  4 days ago

NFL insiders: Peyton Manning having trouble throwing the ball

Two days after Indianapolis Star columnist Bob Kravitz said Peyton Manning "is not throwing like an NFL quarterback," NFL Network's Mike Lombardi also raised concerns.
Via Miami Herald  |  4 days ago

Bills release Corto

The Buffalo Bills have released safety Jon Corto, who missed the entire 2011 season with a shoulder injury.
Via Miami Herald  |  4 days ago

Grizzlies end 3-game skid, beat Timberwolves 85-80

Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and Quincy Pondexter added a career-high 17 points as the Memphis Grizzlies snapped a three-game losing streak with a 85-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
Via Miami Herald  |  4 days ago

Holmes staying put with Jets after clause kicks in

It appears Santonio Holmes is sticking around - just as the New York Jets said he would.
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago

Colts name Telesco VP of football operations

The Indianapolis Colts have promoted Tom Telesco to vice president of football operations.
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago

Panthers sign long snapper to 4-year deal

The Carolina Panthers signed long snapper J.J. Jansen to a four-year contract on Wednesday.
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago

Super Bowl underdogs cash in again

Betting the underdog in the Super Bowl is never a sure thing as evidenced by Green Bay's win and cover as the favorite in the 2011 contest. However, with the Giants victory as 2.5-point underdogs last Sunday, the team getting points has now covered eight of the last 11 Super Bowls. That translates to a 73% winning percentage. For my money, it doesn't get better than that.
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago

Column: There's still a game in there somewhere

The strangest coaching decision during Super Bowl week wasn't when Bill Belichick ordered his defense to act like matadors and wave Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw by for a touchdown from 6 yards out with less than a minute left in the game. That's just the one people will remember. The really odd one came four days earlier when the uber-prepared Patriots coach, anticipating...
Via Miami Herald  |  5 days ago
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