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3 hours ago Former New York Giants DT Jay Alford signs with Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders have signed former New York Giants defensive lineman Jay Alford.
3 hours ago Dolphins sign Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith; Jake Long practicing
Former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith has signed with the Miami Dolphins.
3 hours ago New York Giants' Kenny Phillips moves to first team; Deon Grant upset
Kenny Phillips practiced with the Giants first-team defense on Wednesday and looks to be the starter for Sunday's opener.
3 hours ago NFL season ticket sales down for 3rd straight year
The NFL's season ticket sales have declined for the third year in a row as teams struggle to get fans to the stadium in a weak economy.
3 hours ago New St. Louis Rams WR Mark Clayton expects to be ready
New St. Louis Rams wide receiver Mark Clayton expects be ready in time for Sunday's regular-season opener against Arizona.
3 hours ago Marvin Lewis: Chad Ochocinco's Twitter 'bunch of nonsense'
Bengals coach Marvin Lewis says he doesn't follow Chad Ochocinco's comments on his Twitter account because "it's just a bunch of nonsense."
3 hours ago Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan probable against New Orleans Saints
Minnesota Vikings center John Sullivan is listed as probable for the season opener in New Orleans on Thursday night, even though he has missed virtually all of preseason with a calf injury.
3 hours ago Ryan Mathews of San Diego Chargers following, not replacing LaDainian Tomlinson
Ryan Mathews wants to be clear -- he's following LaDainian Tomlinson, not replacing the great running back with the San Diego Chargers.
3 hours ago Peyton Manning says he'll adjust to new umpire rules
Peyton Manning is ready to play by the NFL's new rules on positioning of the umpire.
3 hours ago Mike Shanahan: Albert Haynesworth will be Washington Redskin Sunday
Mike Shanahan says Albert Haynesworth will be with the Washington Redskins when they open the season Sunday.
6 hours ago Dolphins sign Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith
Former Pro Bowl kick returner Clifton Smith has signed with the Miami Dolphins.
6 hours ago Reggie Bush says whether he's stripped of Heisman Trophy is out of his hands
Reggie Bush says whether he is stripped of his Heisman Trophy is out of his hands and that his play on the field in college speaks for itself.
6 hours ago Chan Gailey picks rookie C.J. Spiller as Buffalo Bills' starting RB
Ever since he was drafted ninth overall, running back C.J. Spiller has been unafraid to discuss how much he wants to play a role in turning around a Buffalo Bills franchise that's been an afterthought for much of the past decade.
9 hours ago NFLPA leader DeMaurice Smith still feels lockout likely in 2011
On the eve of the 2010 NFL season, the head of the players' union reiterated his belief that the league is headed for a lockout in 2011.
9 hours ago Carolina Panthers have youngest roster
According to STATS LLC, Carolina's average age of 25 years, 233 days is the most youthful in the league.
9 hours ago Tom Brady deflected questions about whether he is close to a contract extension with the New England
Tom Brady deflected questions about whether he is close to a contract extension with the Patriots.
24 hours ago T.J. Houshmandzadeh: Move to Baltimore Ravens 'refreshing'
T.J. Houshmandzadeh is embracing his change of scenery with the Baltimore Ravens after officially signing his one-year, $855,000 contract Tuesday.
24 hours ago Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman back at practice following injury
Tampa Bay quarterback Josh Freeman practiced for the first time since breaking the thumb on his throwing hand and expects to play in the Buccaneers' season opener against the Cleveland Browns.
24 hours ago Source: Talks between Tom Brady, New England Patriots heat up
Sources say talks between Tom Brady and the Patriots have intensified.
Yesterday Matt Leinart signs deal, will be Houston Texans' No. 3 QB
Quarterback Matt Leinart has officially joined the Houston Texans.
Yesterday Jeff Ireland assumes reins as Miami Dolphins' football czar
Jeff Ireland has assumed full control over the Miami Dolphins' front office and Bill Parcells will remain as a daily consultant, the team announced Tuesday.
Yesterday Mike Tomlin won't guarantee Ben Roethlisberger's starting job
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday there's no guarantee that Ben Roethlisberger will be the starting quarterback when he returns from his four-game suspension.
Yesterday Denver Broncos RB LenDale White has surgery on torn Achilles
Broncos tailback LenDale White has undergone surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the season.
Yesterday NFL again tweaks where umpires will line up
The NFL has tweaked its rule regarding where umpires will line up. Again.
Yesterday New York Jets' Darrelle Revis, Tony Richardson return to practice
Less than 24 hours after signing a four-year, $46 million contract, New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis returned to the practice field Tuesday.
Yesterday Sources: Tom Brady's deal with New England Patriots not done yet
Sources say a deal between Tom Brady and the Patriots has not been agreed to despite reports.
Yesterday Donovan McNabb says ankle won't keep him out Week 1
Donovan McNabb says his sprained ankle won't keep him from starting for the Washington Redskins on Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys.
Yesterday Sources: Washington Redskins, Tennessee Titans discuss Albert Haynesworth
Exhausted by the distraction and lack of effort from Albert Haynesworth, the Washington Redskins have once again gauged trade interest in the defensive tackle from his former team, the Tennessee Titans, according to team sources.
Yesterday Pete Carroll says Seattle Seahawks expected to shuffle roster before opener
Pete Carroll says the flurry of roster moves and massive shuffling of players just a week before Seattle's opener against San Francisco was something the Seahawks front office expected.
Yesterday Cincinnati Bengals' Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco to host joint talk show
Teammates on the field this season, Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco are teaming up on TV as well.