NFLDerrick Mason thought about going back to Baltimore. He considered Tennessee, too. There was just something about the New York Jets that outweighed everything else. "I'm coming to the end of my career and I can still play a lot of good football, but I wanted to take every opportunity to try to win a Super Bowl," the Jets' newest wide receiver said Sunday.
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Burress finally practices with Jets (AP)
Plaxico Burress lined up on the practice field, ran a route and watched as a pass to him from Mark Sanchez fell incomplete. He was hoping Rex Ryan wouldn't notice. "I was trying to sneak in," the New York Jets wide receiver said with a big grin, "but me being 6-5, it didn't work out too well." Burress made his debut for the Jets in 11-on-11 team drills Sunday after being...
RB Snelling returns to Falcons (AP)
Jason Snelling has returned to the Atlanta Falcons, agreeing to a one-year deal. Snelling rushed for more than 900 yards while backing up Michael Turner the last two years. Snelling, who was a restricted free agent, participated in the team's walkthrough practice on Sunday afternoon. Snelling had 324 yards rushing and two touchdowns and 44 catches for 303 yards and three TDs last season, all in...
Rams QB Bradford sharp during scrimmage (AP)
Rams quarterback Sam Bradford looked sharp executing the new St. Louis offense in the red zone Sunday during the scrimmage at Lindenwood University. Bradford completed 13 of 20 passes for 140 yards and four touchdowns against the second-team defense. He had one interception. "We did some good things out there and obviously, there'll be some great things to learn from the tape," Bradford...
Giants CB Amukamara likely out 2 months (AP)
New York Giants top draft pick Prince Amukamara stood uncomfortably on crutches Sunday, one day after breaking his left foot in practice. He's expected to have surgery and may be sidelined for up to two months. The former Nebraska All-American cornerback was all smiles Friday after getting a four-year, $8.1 million contract following a weeklong holdout.
Titans CB Finnegan defends departure (AP)
Titans cornerback Cortland Finnegan is defending himself on Twitter, saying he left training camp to deal with a personal matter and isn't upset with his contract. Finnegan wrote Sunday that he has spoken to coaches and teammates and will resume "all things asked." He says his personal issue needed attention and he will be back playing Monday when he will answer all questions.
Martz: Bears could be ready for HOF game (AP)
The way Mike Martz sees it, the Chicago Bears could play in the Hall of Fame game on a day's notice if necessary. The Bears' offensive coordinator told The Associated Press on Wednesday that would be enough time. Not ideal, but good enough. The Bears are scheduled to open training camp at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Ill., at the end of next week and play St.
Redskins' stadium to use solar power (AP)
The Washington Redskins are going solar. The team announced Wednesday that solar power panels will be in place at FedEx Field and in the stadium's parking lot this September. The system will provide a portion of the stadium's electricity on game days and all of its electricity on non-game days.
Steelers LB Harrison: Goodell a 'devil' (AP)
Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article. The 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year hasn't been shy about ripping the league after he was docked $100,000 for illegal hits last season.
Metrodome's roof inflates again (AP)
The Metrodome has risen again. Stadium officials and construction workers inflated the Teflon-coated fiberglass ceiling of the iconic stadium Tuesday morning. The work was considered a test, but no problems cropped up so the roof will stay up while the finishing touches are put on a rebuilding project that began in March.
Ex-Vikings QB Jackson plays waiting game (AP)
Tarvaris Jackson had plenty of bumps and cracks in his career in Minnesota, from injuries to inaccuracy to that near-indefatigable veteran who famously came along and squelched the quarterback's opportunity with the Vikings. Whenever the NFL lockout ends, Jackson will be a free agent in more ways than one.
Titans WR Britt pleads not guilty (AP)
Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt has pleaded not guilty to three disorderly person charges stemming from a June arrest in New Jersey. Hoboken police had suspected Britt was carrying a marijuana cigar. Britt entered his plea Tuesday in Hoboken Municipal Court. He declined comment. A judge set a Sept.
Irvin tells magazine his brother was gay (AP)
Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin says his womanizing may have stemmed from seeing an older brother whom he idolized dressed as a woman and learning the brother was gay. In the latest issue of Out magazine, Irvin said he was 12 when he discovered his older brother Vaughn's secret life. He said his father told him: "Yes, that's your brother.
Georgia TB King to supplemental draft (AP)
Former Georgia tailback Caleb King says he is entering the NFL's supplemental draft. King, who would have been a senior, was declared academically ineligible for the 2011 season on Friday. He finished spring drills as Georgia's starter. King said Tuesday in a statement released by Georgia he is looking forward to the opportunity to continue his career in the NFL.
Police: Ward failed field sobriety tests (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward had glassy, bloodshot eyes and failed field sobriety tests during a traffic stop in Atlanta that landed him a drunken driving charge, according to a police report released Monday. A transit police officer pulled Ward over just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday after he left his lane and at one point hit a curb in his gray Aston Martin, the report says.
LB Vrabel retires, named Ohio St. asst. (AP)
Former All-Pro outside linebacker Mike Vrabel believes his 14 years in the NFL will help him as an assistant coach at his alma mater. After several days of speculation, Vrabel officially retired from the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday and also announced he was returning to Ohio State as a linebackers coach.
Super Bowl ring auctioned to pay taxes (AP)
A former Green Bay Packers lineman whose teams won the first two Super Bowls will have at least one of his championship rings auctioned off to recover some of the $1.7 million the federal government says he owes in back taxes. Fuzzy Thurston, 77, played for the Packers from 1959 to 1967. Federal marshals have seized his Super Bowl II ring, and authorities are trying to track down his other Super...
Jets WR Edwards crashes car but unhurt (AP)
Authorities say New York Jets receiver and former Michigan standout Braylon Edwards was involved in a minor car crash on the Detroit River island park of Belle Isle. Officer Phillip Cook said Edwards was driving a two-seat sports car with an unidentified passenger about 3:40 a.m. Friday when he lost control, drove off the road and into a pylon.
Jets to stay in Jersey for training camp (AP)
The New York Jets became the second team to cancel an out-of-town training camp because of the lockout. The Jets announced Friday they will conduct their training camp at their facility in New Jersey and not at SUNY-Cortland in central New York, where they trained the past two summers. Baltimore announced the same decision this week, electing to remain at the Ravens' complex rather than hold...
Falcons QB Ryan, WR Jones fast friends (AP)
The NFL lockout hasn't affected an emerging friendship between Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and rookie receiver Julio Jones. Over the past two months, the new teammates have met at Ryan's suburban Atlanta home to study formations and discuss how Jones, the NFL's No. 6 overall draft pick, will fit into the offense.
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