Provides the latest RSS feeds for NFL News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page Philadelphia Herald.com http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/cat/8b92a8b758b50c5e/ en-us Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:19 -0400 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:10:19 -0400 30 Rahim Moore , the safety whose big blunder led to Denver's heart-wrenching loss in the playoffs four months ago.The Broncos gather Monday for their first full practice since that fateful, frigid night in Denver when Moore ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214615831/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sun, 19 May 2013 11:12:50 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214615831/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Unless he's watching his kid, Greg Lloyd doesn't watch much football anymore. Not the NFL. It's turning into flag football, he says. "Very, very boring," is how he sees it. But he's seen enough to believe that the man who replaced him as the heart, soul, and bad boy of the Steelers defense can help give the Bengals some nostalgic new blood. "I think the kid will ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214613676/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sun, 19 May 2013 07:22:36 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214613676/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features.So the team, the public agency in charge of the stadium and the architects designing it literally saw the light. The yet-to-be-named multi-purpose facility will have a translucent roof and moveable front windows.Bryan Trubey, the lead architect for the project for the Dallas-based HKS ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610090/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:17 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214610090/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Brian Hoyer .Arizona also signed center Adam Bice and quarterback Caleb TerBush.The Cardinals used the 45th overall pick in this year's draft to select Minter, a linebacker from LSU who was a finalist for the Butkus Award for the nation's top linebacker.Arizona signed Hoyer late last season and he started the finale against San Francisco.Bice and TerBush were undrafted rookie free ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609136/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 21:35:12 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609136/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Kansas City Chiefs couldn't have found a better source for help in implementing -- and maybe even defending -- the pistol offensive system sweeping through the NFL.The Chiefs have hired former Nevada coach Chris Ault, who used the modified shotgun formation to great success in the college ranks, to serve as a consultant to new coach Andy Reid, offensive ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609135/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 21:35:12 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214609135/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Jimmy Smith has begun serving a six-year prison term in Mississippi for drug possession and weapons charges, online state corrections records show.The Mississippi Department of Corrections' website says the 44-year-old Smith entered the prison system in late March and was recently moved to a facility in Yazoo City. He was sentenced by a Madison County court to two years for possession of a ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608620/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 20:42:05 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608620/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Safety has become one of the top priorities in youth football and it was the topic that garnered the most attention at several youth football events the Steelers hosted this weekend. On Friday night the team held their first ever Youth Football Clinic for Moms and Kids at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex. While the kids took part in a football skills clinic at the team's indoor practice ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608012/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 20:20:54 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608012/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Corvey Irvin and Christian Tupou while reaching a contract agreement with cornerback Maurice Jones.They also announced Monday they released ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608162/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:24 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608162/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday."I think at some point, you've got to step aside and let young guys that are qualified have their shot," Nix said during a hastily called news conference shortly after Bills completed a voluntary minicamp practice. "I never put a timetable on it. I always felt like ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608164/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:23 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608164/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Antonio Johnson to a one-year contract.The move was announced Monday through a team release.Johnson started 13 games and made 30 tackles last year for ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608163/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:23 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214608163/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e San Diego Chargers veterans."It didn't seem like he was lost or anything ... he didn't stand out, which was a good thing," Rivers said after the first practice of organized team activities, which are practices in helmets, jerseys and shorts, but no pads.Te'o did get matched up with star tight ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607457/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:00 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607457/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e BenJarvus Green-Ellis . He recently visited the White House with 7-year-old Jack Hoffman, whom he befriended at Nebraska. The boy is being treated for a brain tumor and was given a chance to score a touchdown during the Cornhuskers' spring game last month.The Bengals already had signed ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607456/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 18:53:00 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607456/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Joseph Randle , their fifth-round pick, and shuffled the roster of undrafted free agents.Randle, who skipped his final season at Oklahoma State to enter the draft, signed a four-year contract Monday. The Cowboys also signed three players off the workout roster from rookie minicamp and released three other players.The Cowboys added offensive linemen Edawn Coughman and D.J. Hall and receiver ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607458/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 18:52:59 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214607458/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e The Eagles’ Jason Avant has strictly played receiver during his seven seasons with the team, but has begun taking snaps at defensive back. (Drew Hallowell/Getty Images) Chip Kelly’s latest experiment involves two Eagles offensive players trying their hand at defense. Eighth-year wide receiver Jason Avant and fourth-year tight end Clay Harbor have been taking additional practice reps ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606867/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 18:18:37 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606867/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Justin Blackmon pinned his problems on his decisions.Blackmon, suspended the first four games of the 2013 season for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy, acknowledged Monday that he's at a crossroads in his career and his personal life. But ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606868/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 17:59:09 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606868/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Arizona Cardinals have hired former Jacksonville executive Terry McDonough as eastern regional scout and promoted three others as part of a personnel department restructuring.The Cardinals promoted Dru Grigson to director of college ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606869/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 17:59:08 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214606869/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Osi Umenyiora in Atlanta: Two years, $8.5 million. Freeney ended up doing a little better. If $250,000 counts as ';a little.'; Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Freeney’s two-year contract with the Chargers carries a base value of $8.75 million. The deal pays $5.25 million in 2013, via a $3.25 million signing bonus, $1.5 million in guaranteed base salary, and a $500,000 ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605252/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 15:40:49 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605252/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e (Reuters) - Veteran pass rusher Dwight Freeney, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection, has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, the National Football League (NFL) team said on Saturday. Freeney, a free agent after being released by the Indianapolis Colts in February, will help fill the gap left by outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, who tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605235/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 15:08:34 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214605235/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e SAN DIEGO, CA - The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. The deal to bring Freeney to the Chargers came four days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in a padless practice. The addition of Freeney also helps cushion the loss of outside linebackers ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604514/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 14:49:19 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604514/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e spoke with a Facebook team about how they utilize social media, learned about the post-football career opportunities at Facebook and toured the large, open campus. "We had eight players come down from the Raiders to hang out," said Brandon Gayle, Strategic Partnership Development, Athletes and Sports, at Facebook. "What we really wanted to do was spend time getting feedback from ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604696/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 14:45:08 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604696/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Knile Davis , a third-round pick out of Arkansas.Davis was selected 96th overall in last month's draft. Terms were not released Monday.Davis had a monster sophomore season for Arkansas, running for 1,322 yards and 13 touchdowns. But the 227-pound Davis broke an ankle as a junior, and a combination of uncertainty on the coaching staff and his fumbling problems resulted in a rough junior ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604697/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 14:11:29 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214604697/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Disclaimer: This event listing is intended for informational purposes only and is not controlled or endorsed in any way by the San Diego ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214603984/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 13:37:57 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214603984/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Shane Lechler . General manager Reggie McKenzie announced the deal with the eight-year veteran on Friday. Kluwe played in 127 games for the Minnesota Vikings with a 44.4 yard career average. He ranks second all-time in Minnesota history with a 37.3 net average. Lechler left Oakland as a free agent this offseason after spending the past 13 years with the Raiders. Oakland released ... http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214601700/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e Sat, 18 May 2013 09:13:45 -0400 http://www.philadelphiaherald.com/index.php/sid/214601700/scat/8b92a8b758b50c5e