• Tomlinson out to prove critics wrong

    Updated: 2009-07-31 22:44:38
    LaDainian Tomlinson is motivated to show he still has what it takes to be an elite running back at the age of 30.

  • Cowboys WR Williams puts in strong practice

    Updated: 2009-07-31 22:01:10
    SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Roy E. Williams seems well aware of the expectation for him to step up as the Cowboys’ No. 1 receiver now that Terrell Owens is gone.

  • WR Jones training, waiting for a second chance

    Updated: 2009-07-31 21:31:21
    As the Michael Vick decision showed us again this week, this is a country, and league, of second chances. Right now former Jaguars receiver Matt Jones, a 2005 first-round pick, is working out daily in Florida and wondering when his second opportunity will come.

  • Chargers, top pick English agree to terms

    Updated: 2009-07-31 21:28:40
    First-round draft pick Larry English and the San Diego Chargers have agreed to contract terms, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Specifics of the deal were not immediately available.

  • Cowboys enjoy the friendly confines of the Alamodome

    Updated: 2009-07-31 21:02:45
    This isn't the Dallas Cowboys' first training camp in the Alamodome, but it still boggles the mind to see an NFL team conduct its entire camp indoors. You're so used to these summer sessions being held on a college campus, under the hot sun, in some remote location.

  • LB Cushing, CB Robinson absent at Texans’ camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 20:52:50
    There is good and bad news for the Houston Texans on Friday. First the good -- Pro Bowl TE Owen Daniels arrived at training camp after considering a holdout over a contract extension. The bad -- rookie LB Brian Cushing, the Texans' first-round pick was not at camp as he remains unsigned. Also not in camp was veteran CB Dunta Robinson, who is upset that the Texans used the franchise tag on him this season.

  • QB Jackson practicing with Vikings’ first team

    Updated: 2009-07-31 20:39:57
    Now that the Brett Favre "will he or won't he" drama seems to be over, Tarvaris Jackson appears to be maintaining a business-like approach to the team's quarterback battle.

  • Pair of marquee Colts start camp on PUP list

    Updated: 2009-07-31 20:22:57
    Colts coach Jim Caldwell announced that Bob Sanders and Adam Vinatieri will start training camp on the PUP list.

  • Snapshots from training camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 20:07:54
    NFL.com has compiled the best images from NFL training camps. Check it out!

  • Jets RB Washington arrives a day late to camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:56:31
    New York Jets running back Leon Washington arrived a day-late to training camp, a sign that contract negotiations may be progressing. Washington was a no-show Thursday when Jets players were scheduled to check into the players' dormitory in Cortland, N.Y.

  • Debate on Tomlinson’s fantasy value wages on

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:56:08
    Michael Fabiano touches on his true feeling about LaDainian Tomlinson and why he would avoid him with one of the first five picks in fantasy drafts this season.

  • Vikings rookie Harvin a no-show for start of camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:32:25
    Minnesota Vikings 22nd overall pick Percy Harvin was absent for the start of training camp as his agent continues to negotiate a contract. Vikings coach Brad Childress said it is important that Harvin arrive as soon as possible so the team can begin to incorporate the rookie into what they anticipate to be a large part of the offense.

  • Seahawks scrambling to get rookie Curry in camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:28:05
    Seattle Seahawks general manager Tim Ruskell said the team is working "nonstop" to get first-round pick LB Aaron Curry under contract for the start of training camp. Seahawks rookies were scheduled to arrive Thursday, while the rest of the veterans are due to arrive Friday.

  • Broncos rookies Moreno, Ayers miss start of camp

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:17:25
    Both of the Broncos' first-round draft picks -- RB Knowshon Moreno and DE Robert Ayers -- were no-shows for the start of training camp Friday as they work to negotiate contracts. Moreno and Ayers, the 12th and 18th overall pick in the NFL Draft, respectively, are the first Broncos rookie holdouts since RB Tatum Bell in 2004.

  • Falcons rookie DT Jerry signs five-year deal

    Updated: 2009-07-31 18:12:53
    Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry, the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft, signed a five-year deal Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Jerry is the last of the Falcons' eight draft picks to sign.

  • Orakpo’s deal worth up to $20 million over five years

    Updated: 2009-07-31 17:12:13
    NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora reports defensive end Brian Orakpo's deal with the Redskins includes $12.1 million guaranteed as part of a five-year deal. The contract is worth up to $20 million, according to a league source.

  • What I’m working on

    Updated: 2009-07-31 16:45:46
    What's in the news today, and a reminder to join my web chat, starting at noon EST.

  • Notes from Eagles camp: Tempo picks up

    Updated: 2009-07-31 15:00:53
    The Philadelphia Eagles picked up the pace as the team practiced in pads for the first time Friday morning. With a good crowd of fans in attendance, the offense got the better of the competition, but both sides made some nice plays.

  • Jets RB Washington at practice

    Updated: 2009-07-31 14:44:38
    Jets RB Leon Washington was a no-show when the team reported to training camp Thursday, unhappy with his contract status, but he was on the field Friday morning for the team's first practice.

  • Vick’s 53-man roster status clarified

    Updated: 2009-07-31 02:14:20
    All 32 teams now know how signing Michael Vick would impact their regular-season roster after the NFL Player Personnel Department issued a memo today.

  • Freeman in the fold for Bucs

    Updated: 2009-07-31 01:48:45
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced the signing of their first-round pick, Kansas state quarterback Josh Freeman.

  • Boldin focused on football, not contract talks

    Updated: 2009-07-31 01:37:18
    Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin took an alternate approach from last year's training camp, telling reporters he plans to keep his contract negotiations out of the media spotlight and in the hands of his agent, Tom Condon. "It's out of my hands," Boldin said. "I mean, whatever happens. I said I'm here at the beginning of camp ready to play football."

  • Romo enters camp with new perspective, drive

    Updated: 2009-07-31 01:14:17
    Tony Romo has received a lot of attention since a 44-6 loss to the Eagles officially ended the Cowboys season. But headed into his fourth season, Romo appears to have an improved perspective on life and a stronger hold on what it means to be a leader and a top tier quarterback in the NFL. "I'm still myself," Romo said. "There's not going to be anything that I'm going to change. I don't think you get to this position, you don't be successful, being someone you're not. The only way you can get better and continue to try and achieve your goals is just to keep going forward, keep plugging away. The secret is usually just hard work. You do that and you've got a chance."

  • Ryan: Clemens opens camp as Jets’ starting QB

    Updated: 2009-07-31 01:01:13
    Jets coach Rex Ryan said Kellen Clemens will begin training camp as the starting quarterback over first-round draft pick Mark Sanchez.

  • Ochocinco welcomes ‘Hard Knocks’ to Bengals camp

    Updated: 2009-07-30 23:55:07
    Bengals players got a taste of what the next few weeks will be like, as HBO's "Hard Knocks" crew descended on Georgetown, Ky. for Bengals training camp. True to form, Bengals WR Chad Ochocinco embraced the added media presence. "The camera has always been around, so it's nothing different," Ochocinco said. "If the camera's not following you, you're not doing something right."

  • Jets RB Washington absent amid contract talks

    Updated: 2009-07-30 23:44:01
    Jets running back Leon Washington was a no-show at the first day of training camp Thursday, amid ongoing contract negotiations. Washington is scheduled to make $535,000 this season, the final year of his rookie deal. He is reported to be seeking a contract worth approximately $6 million a year.

  • Brady takes snaps at Patriots camp

    Updated: 2009-07-30 23:40:01
    Patriots quarterback Tom Brady took snaps at practice Thursday as the team opened training camp, even leading the team through drills amid a terrential downpour. NFL Network's Kara Henderson has more observations from a Patriots training camp, that she says appears tobe more intense than years past.

  • Rams sign No. 2 overall draft pick Smith

    Updated: 2009-07-30 23:24:28
    The Rams announced that they have signed rookie OT Jason Smith, the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft, to a contract. Terms weren't disclosed.

  • Notes from Eagles camp: DC Johnson remembered

    Updated: 2009-07-30 22:48:21
    Thomas George offers up a few quick notes from Eagles practice in Bethlehem, Pa., where the letters "JJ," honoring late defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, remain on an adjacent field.

  • Roundup: Bears open camp with new safety lineup

    Updated: 2009-07-30 22:19:43
    The Bears opened training camp with Danieal Manning lined up at free safety and Kevin Payne at strong safety. The alignment is the same one the Bears used to end last season, and Smith might be searching for some consistency in what has been an ever-changing position.

  • Steelers extend TE Miller for 6 years

    Updated: 2009-07-30 13:29:57

  • Tomlin will deal with distractions

    Updated: 2009-07-26 04:17:06

  • Big Ben denies rape allegations

    Updated: 2009-07-24 11:25:46

  • No criminal complaint vs Big Ben

    Updated: 2009-07-23 11:13:06

  • A Tweak For Your 2009 Fantasy Football Cheatsheet Rankings

    Updated: 2009-07-22 02:51:17
    File this one in the “why didn’t I think of that” column. As I was sifting through all of fantasy football news today, one story jumped out at me. Jacob over on FantasyFootballFools.com pointed out a painfully obvious strategy about how to truly rank players on your fantasy football cheatsheet to prepare for draft day. If [...]

  • Civil complaint filed vs Big Ben

    Updated: 2009-07-21 11:22:37

  • Make Up Your Mind Packer Fans

    Updated: 2009-07-16 20:41:12
    Before I go into this I must tell you, I am a Viking fan and, for a few reasons, I am not completely sold on the idea of Brett Favre coming to play for my squad - which is another article (that I won’t be writing because this is two Favre articles out of my [...]

  • Former Steelers planning 9/11 fundraiser

    Updated: 2009-07-14 11:19:46

  • Holmes off the field

    Updated: 2009-07-12 14:44:57

  • There’s More Than Just Fantasy Football

    Updated: 2009-07-08 01:43:18
    Today I am going to sidestep fantasy football for just a moment to invite you to check out some material from one of my other ventures. Besides writing about fantasy football and being a dad, one of the other things that I enjoy doing with my time is sharpen my skills as  a singer/songwriter. You may [...]

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