NFL Rule Changes Limit RBs Initiating Contact With Helmet
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 20-Mar-13 @ 12:27 PM PT
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| NFL owners approved a proposed rule on Wednesday to ban ball carriers from initiating contact with the crown of their helmets in the open field.
The decision came on the final day of the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix.
The owners also overwhelmingly abolished the infamous tuck rule, which has been talked about around the league for more than a decade.
As NFL.com contributing editor Bill Bradley acknowledged, the controversy over the helme ... |
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Jennings, Vikings Agree To Five-Year Deal
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 15-Mar-13 @ 19:04 PM PT
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| Former Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings reached an agreement on a five-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, who first reported the news, it's a five-year contract.
Jennings, 29, finished with career lows in receptions (36), yards per catch (10.2) and total yards (366) after missing half of the season with a torn muscle in his groin.
He led Green Bay with six catches and a score in the Packers' 45-31 ... |
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Jackson Signs With Falcons; Atlanta's Offense Gets A Bump
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 14-Mar-13 @ 15:47 PM PT
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As ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported, the Atlanta Falcons agreed to a contract with free-agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the team confirmed signing Jackson to a three-year contract.
The Falcons had released running back Michael Turner, the team's starter last season, before the start of free agency.
As expected, Jackson voided his contract with the St. Loui ... |
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Patriots Sign Amendola To Five-Year Deal; Can He Replace Welker?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 13-Mar-13 @ 18:49 PM PT
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| As ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported, the Patriots reach agreement in principle on five-year deal with former Rams wideout Danny Amendola. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Amendola's deal is worth $31 million.
The agreement comes just hours after Wes Welker, the most productive receiver in the NFL over the last six years, |
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Denver Busts A Move; Welker Joins The Broncos
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 13-Mar-13 @ 16:07 PM PT
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After six seasons with the New England Patriots, Wes Welker is leaving for the Denver Broncos. Welker and the Broncos agreed to terms on a two-year contract today, Broncos front office boss John Elway announced.
"Agreed to terms on a 2-yr deal with Wes Welker," Elway wrote. "Excited to have Wes join the Broncos. His production & toughness will be a great asset!"
You think?
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the deal will ... |
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Greene Joins The Titans Backfield; Will CJ2K Approve?
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 13-Mar-13 @ 15:28 PM PT
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| The Titans have added the two in their one-two punch at running back. It’s former Jets running back Shonn Greene, who agreed to a three-year, $10 million deal during his visit on Wednesday.
Greene, a four-year veteran, ran for 1,063 yards last season.
The Titans were looking for a bigger back to complement running back Chris Johnson, and Greene, 27, fits that mold. He’s a 5-foot-11, 225-pounder known for his bruising style of play.
In his four ... |
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Mendenhall Will Try To Revive His Career In Arizona
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 13-Mar-13 @ 13:25 PM PT
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Former Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cardinals, his agent, Mike McCartney, confirmed to Arizona Republic staffer Kent Somers.
According to Somers, Mendenhall, who turns 26 this summer, will compete with Ryan Williams and others for playing time.
The deal reunites Mendenhall with head coach Bruce Arians, who was the off ... |
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Reggie Bush Takes His Talents To Detroit
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 13-Mar-13 @ 12:51 PM PT
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As MLive.com's Anwar S. Richardson framed it: "Former Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush is taking his talents from South Beach to the Motor City. ..."
Bush signed with the Detroit Lions after spending the last two seasons in Miami. He signed a four-year deal, according to the team's website.
The Lions will hold a press conference this afternoon to make an official announcement.
Richardson went on to characterize Detroit's acquis ... |
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Dolphins Land Wallace With Five-Year, $65 Million Deal
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 12-Mar-13 @ 16:03 PM PT
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| The Miami Dolphins got their man shortly after the free-agent signing period opened Tuesday by agreeing to terms with high-profile wide receiver Mike Wallace, the top free agent on the market and one of the best deep threats in the NFL.
According to multiple reports, Wallace agreed to terms on a five-year contract worth $65 million, with $30 million guaranteed.
According to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wallace more than fulfills the Dolphi ... |
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Gonzalez Announces He'll Return To Falcons For 2013 Season
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Written By Bob Harris |
Football Diehards
| Posted 12-Mar-13 @ 12:31 PM PT
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Tony Gonzalez has informed the Atlanta Falcons that he will return to play in the 2013 season, the tight end told FoxSports' Jay Glazer on Tuesday.
Gonzalez had appeared headed for retirement based on comments he made after Atlanta's NFC Championship Game loss, but has reversed course and told Fox Sports of his plans after getting clearance to return from his doctors.
"After discussing it with my family and really, truly struggling with this ... |
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