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Peyton Manning says Joseph Addai is heading to New England
May 5th
When Peyton Manning left Indianapolis for Denver, there was some talk that free agent running back Joseph Addai might follow. But according to Manning, Addai is actually heading to a longtime rival. Manning, who is back in Indianapolis this weekend for a charity function, told Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star that Addai is signing…
Patriots’ Chandler Jones was surprised when the Jets passed
May 5th
Chandler Jones figured he’d be a first-round draft pick of an AFC East team. But he was surprised by which team. Jones, a defensive end/outside linebacker from Syracuse who went 21st overall to the Patriots, said he was expecting to go 16th overall to the Jets, and was surprised when they took another defensive end/outside…
Eagles add another tackle, via waivers
May 4th
The Eagles, still recovering from the loss of left tackle Jason Peters for the season, has added another tackle by making a waivers claim for a guy who was released by a team that has had an awful offensive line in recent years. Thomas Welch, who finished the 2011 season with the Rams, is now…
Weis calls John Harbaugh’s comments “a joke”
May 4th
Kansas coach Charlie Weis served as a member of the Patriots’ offensive staff for the team’s three Super Bowl runs. On Friday, Weis was asked to respond to recent comments from Ravens coach John Harbaugh regarding the stain that the Spygate scandal placed on those trophies. “That’s a joke,” Weis told Evan Cohen and Steve…
Larry Izzo once gave “going for two” new meaning on the Patriots sideline
May 4th
We’ve heard stories about NFL players going to the bathroom on the sidelines before. It was just last year that Chargers kicker Nick Novak was spied urinating on the sideline during a loss to the Broncos. There have been other instances of players watering the grass, but things have apparently gone much further than that.…
Six months after back surgery, Leigh Bodden hoping to play
May 4th
Free agent cornerback Leigh Bodden isn’t fully recovered from back surgery six months ago, but at age 30 he isn’t ready to say he’s done playing football. Bodden told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com that he’ll play if he believes his back can make it through a full season. “I’ve just been working out my back,…
Seau’s family decides to allow brain to be studied
May 4th
Chargers chaplain Shawn Mitchell tells Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times that the family of Chargers linebacker Junior Seau has decided to allow his brain to be studied. Seau died Wednesday of a gunshot wound to the chest. His death has been ruled a suicide. Per Farmer, the family has not yet determined which…
Seau’s family considers donating brain for study
May 3rd
Researchers in Boston want to study the brain of the late Junior Seau for evidence of Chronic Traumatic Encephelopathy. Seau’s family may decide to allow it. Pastor Shawn Mitchell told Reuters that Seau’s family is “considering” the request. Frankly, it would be a surprise if Seau’s brain doesn’t show evidence of CTE. He played one…
Brees’ franchise tender comes in at $16.371 million
May 3rd
Saints quarterback Drew Brees wants a long-term deal. But if he decides at some point to accept the one-year exclusive franchise tender, Brees will receive $16.371 million for 2012. Or, in other words, $1.023 million per game. The number reflects the average of the five highest-paid players at the quarterback position for the current year. …
Patriots cut Tiquan Underwood again
May 3rd
Tiquan Underwood, a backup receiver who was the subject of much attention when he was released by the Patriots the day before the Super Bowl, has been released by the Patriots again. Underwood, who re-signed with New England after the Super Bowl, was released by the team today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.…
