NFL News & Rumors: Wednesday 8/21
49ers
CB Tarell Brown is having his agent trying to recover $2million in his contract that Brown "unknowingly" voided. (Associated Press)
Bengals
WR A.J. Green is out...
NFL News & Rumors: Tuesday 8/20
NFL Notes
LB Bart Scott has taken a job offer from CBS. (Mike Florio)
49ers
QB Colin Kaepernick and TE Vernon Davis are developing "unstoppable" chemistry. (Matt...
Jets Will Start Geno Smith Against The Giants, If Healthy
Manish Mehta reports that, barring a setback this week, Geno Smith will start Saturday's preseason game against the New York Giants.
Smith has been dealing...
Tim Tebow’s Roster Spot Hinges On TE Rob Gronkowski Status?
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, QB Tim Tebow's roster spot may be dependent on TE Rob Gronkowski's health.
"Should New England place Gronkowski on the PUP list,...
Jets OLB Quinton Coples To Be Sidelined 3-4 Weeks With Fractured Ankle
Jane McManus of ESPN New York reports that Jets OLB Quinton Coples could be sidelined for 3-4 weeks after he suffered a fractured ankle during Saturday's preseason...
Geno Smith “On The Verge” Of Losing QB Battle To Mark Sanchez.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that Mark Sanchez is close to winning the Jets quarterback battle against rookie Geno Smith.
According...
Linebacker Bart Scott Drawing Interest from Teams
UPDATE:
Tom Pelissero of USA Today reports that Scott is in phenomenal shape. Scott's body fat percentage is under 6 percent while his weight is...
Santonio Holmes “Milking” Injury?
Rich Cimini of ESPN New York mentions that those within the Jets organization don't know what to believe regarding WR Santonio Holmes injury.
A source close...
NFL News & Rumors: Saturday 8/10
49ers
RB Kendall Hunter has been activated from the active/PUP list.
Bears
S Tom Zbikowski isn't expected to make the team. (Chicago Tribune )
Bengals
OT Tanner Hawkinson out...
Free Agent WR Laurent Robinson Could Soon Have A New Team
Update:
Tom Pelissero reports that free agent WR Laurent Robinson has been cleared by Orlando-based clinic for concussions.
Pelissero believes Robinson could sign with a new team "soon."
Robinson has already...
Running Back Notes: Eagles, Packers, Jets, Saints, Jaguars, Falcons, Colts, Bills
Free agents:
Jason La Canfora reports that free agent RB Willis McGahee is currently in "great shape" and could find interest if an injury occurs.
McGahee, 31, has...
Jets May Approach CB Antonio Cromartie About An Extension After The Season
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News makes the case for the Jets to lockup CB Antonio Cromartie at some point next offseason.
Cromartie, 29, has two...
Brandon Moore Decides To Retire Just After Signing With The Cowboys
Update:
Ian Rapoport reports that just a few hours after signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys, veteran G Brandon Moore has decided to retire instead.
Rapoport adds that Moore's...
Jets Will Start Mark Sanchez In First Preseason Game
Jets HC Rex Ryan told reporters on Tuesday that Mark Sanchez will start the team's first preseason game on Friday against the Lions, per...
