NFL Headlines

Retirement again short for Seau, who rejoins Pats

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:37:05 -0500

Junior Seau is going from the surf to the turf - again.

Patriots sign linebacker Junior Seau

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:18:08 -0500

Junior Seau signed with the New England Patriots on Friday, coming out of retirement again to help bolster his former team's injury-depleted defense.

Giants' Pierce to meet with NYC investigators

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:33:14 -0500

Antonio Pierce is finally going to talk to investigators about what he did on the night Plaxico Burress shot himself.

Cowboys go to Pittsburgh after easy wins

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:01:16 -0500

The Dallas Cowboys will find out Sunday whether Tony Romo, back from his broken pinkie, can be as effective against one of the NFL's elite teams as he has been against also-rans.

Rivers, Chargers lead Raiders 27-7 in 3rd quarter

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:47:07 -0500

The San Diego Chargers finally looked like world-beaters. Too bad it might be too late. LaDainian Tomlinson scored on a 3-yard run against his favorite punching bag and Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes, including a 59-yarder to Vincent Jackson, to give the Chargers a 27-7 lead over the Oakland Raiders after three quarters Thursday night.

Jets DE Ellis charged with marijuana possession

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:38:06 -0500

New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, speeding and driving without insurance after being pulled over by police last weekend.

LT, Rivers lead Chargers to 27-7 lead over Raiders

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:06:11 -0500

Pierce ready to talk to authorities about Burress

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:51:10 -0500

Antonio Pierce and the doctor who treated his New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress after he accidentally shot himself at a Manhattan nightclub will talk to investigators Friday.

Williamses back at practice with Vikings, for now

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:47:06 -0500

Minnesota's Williams Wall has been rebuilt, for now, even if it might have to be taken down again.

Titans' Young watches again with infected thumb

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:44:07 -0500

Tennessee Titans backup quarterback Vince Young was sidelined for practice again Thursday because of an infected right thumb, while starting cornerbacks Nick Harper and Cortland Finnegan also sat out for a second straight day.

Rams RB Jackson expects to get ball more this week

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:18:06 -0500

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson expects more of a workload, and less controversy, in his second game back from a thigh injury.

Saints place S Kaesviharn on IR

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:36:05 -0500

The New Orleans Saints placed Kevin Kaesviharn on injured reserve Thursday, ending the safety's season.

Jenkins, Jets' defense look to rebound vs. 49ers

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:33:10 -0500

Kris Jenkins needed a few days to get his thoughts together.

Tirico concerned Panthers defense wearing down late in games

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ESPN's Mike Tirico, the voice of Monday Night Football joined The Sports Lunch to get ready for Carolina and Tampa Bay, and talk about being the new afternoon show on The Fan from 1-3 p.m.

Lawyer: Pierce to testify for grand jury if asked

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:14:10 -0500

Antonio Pierce didn't know New York Giants teammate Plaxico Burress was carrying a gun last weekend until it accidentally discharged, injuring the receiver in the right thigh, Pierce's attorney said Thursday.

NFL players union sues to block suspensions

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:19:09 -0500

The NFL players union is suing to block the suspensions of five players for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

NFL offers first live game broadcast in 3-D

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:40:40 -0500

In broadcasting the world's first live 3-D football game to theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston on Thursday evening, the NFL promises an "up close, personal, visceral" experience that could open a new revenue stream for the league.

Giants: Pierce called trainer after shooting

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:27:09 -0500

Linebacker Antonio Pierce called a New York Giants trainer almost immediately after Super Bowl hero Plaxico Burress accidentally shot himself and was told where to take the wounded receiver.

Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Williamses

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:15:13 -0500

A Minnesota judge temporarily blocked the NFL's suspension of Vikings stars Kevin and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, but the players' status for Sunday's game at Detroit remained uncertain.

Jauron accepts criticism during Bills meltdown

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:00:11 -0500

Bills coach Dick Jauron isn't showing any signs of flinching for someone who suddenly finds himself on the hot seat.

Despite investigation, Pierce prepares for Eagles

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:54:05 -0500

Watching Antonio Pierce in the New York Giants linebacker meeting on Wednesday morning, fellow linebacker Danny Clark didn't sense anything was wrong.

Welker not upset with hard hit by Steelers safety

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:38:05 -0500

Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker doesn't expect an apology from Ryan Clark for leveling him and said the Steelers safety made a good play Sunday.

Vikings react to suspensions of Williams Wall

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:32:09 -0500

Darren Sharper's nightmare has come true.

Cowboys loading up on rest before facing Steelers

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:19:06 -0500

Going into a tough final month that will determine whether the preseason NFC favorite Dallas Cowboys even make the playoffs, coach Wade Phillips unveiled a new strategy Wednesday: rest.

Steelers run game finally picking up ground

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:09:05 -0500

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was a bit annoyed when asked about a slow-go running game that ranks 22nd in the NFL, right where all the teams that aren't going to the playoffs reside.

Williams fondly remembers season in Toronto

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:03:09 -0500

Ricky Williams' long, strange trip included a one-season stop in Toronto, where he rediscovered the fun in football and revived his roller coaster career.

Falcons expect Jackson to play against Saints

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:55:16 -0500

The Atlanta Falcons expect Grady Jackson to be available for Sunday's game at New Orleans after the defensive tackle was not one of the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's anti-doping policy.

Vikings' Williamses to court to block suspensions

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:49:07 -0500

The Minnesota Vikings' Kevin and Pat Williams have gone to court to block their suspensions for violating the NFL's anti-doping policy.