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Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:22:08 -0700
Updating a previous report, the New York Giants re-signed franchise free-agent P Steve Weatherford to a five-year deal worth $12.75 million.
Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:10:43 -0700
The New York Giants have reached a five-year deal with P Steve Weatherford. "I'm looking forward to representing the New York Giants for the next 5 years. @giants thank you to our fans for making it an easy decision!" Weatherford tweeted.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:55:38 -0800
New York Giants franchise free-agent P Steve Weatherford will not be signing his franchise tender offer because he wants to get a long-term deal.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:05:21 -0800
The New York Giants have placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent P Steve Weatherford.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:27:00 -0800
The New York Giants have been negotiating with impending free-agent P Steve Weatherford and both sides expect a new multi-year deal to be agreed to in the near future.
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:56:21 -0800
New York Giants P Steve Weatherford, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 13, is hopeful of returning to the team in 2012. He said his agent has been talking to the team about a new contract, but both sides decided to wait until after Super Bowl XLVI to resume talks. "We've been talking for a while, but we haven't made any progress," Weatherford said. "We've tried, though. We've kind of shelved our negotiations until the Super Bowl's over."
Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:38:54 -0700
The New York Giants waived P Matt Dodge Saturday, Sept. 3, meaning P Steve Weatherford takes over as the team's punter.
Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:19:45 -0700
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin will make a decision on which punter to retain, P Matt Dodge or Steve Weatherford, when the team announces its final roster cuts Saturday, Sept. 2.
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 21:47:56 -0700
New York Giants Ps Matt Dodge and Steve Weatherford both saw time in the preseason opener Saturday, Aug. 13, against the Carolina Panthers. Dodge had two punts for a total of 54 yards, while Weatherford averaged 43.5 yards per punt in six kicks, dropping two inside the 20-yard line.
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:20:45 -0700
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with free-agent P Steve Weatherford (Jets). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:19:39 -0700
The New York Jets have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: QB Kellen Clemens, DB Drew Coleman, CB Antonio Cromartie, WR Braylon Edwards, DE Shaun Ellis, PK Nick Folk, WR Santonio Holmes, OT Wayne Hunter, DB James Ihedigbo, LB Lance Laury, S Brodney Pool, DE Trevor Pryce, FB Tony Richardson, WR Brad Smith, S Eric Smith and P Steve Weatherford.
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:42:54 -0700
The Chicago Bears are expected to pursue free-agent P Steve Weatherford (Jets) once free agency begins.
Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:19:41 -0800
The Chicago Bears could show interest in free-agent P Steve Weatherford (Jets) this offseason, reports Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune.
Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:23:28 -0800
The New York Jets did not tender contract offers to impending free-agent LB Lance Laury and P Steve Weatherford, according to Rich Cimini, of ESPNNewYork.com.
Mon, 17 Jan 2011 19:47:29 -0800
New York Jets P Steve Weatherford had two more touchbacks in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 16, and another punt was returned 41 yards by Patriots WR Julian Edelman, reports Mike Mazzeo, of ESPNNewYork.com. "I think he's had six touchbacks in the playoffs and he had four all season," head coach Rex Ryan said Monday, Jan. 17. "(If) we get back to punting like we know we can, that could be a huge plus for us." Weatherford averaged just 36.0 yards per punt against the Patriots, while punning New England inside its own 20 just one time in six attempts.
Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:27:47 -0700
The Associated Press reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (heart) underwent a procedure to prevent irregular heartbeats last week. Weatherford said he is feeling great and is taking part in offseason workouts.
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:04:24 -0800
The Associated Press reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (illness) passed a stress test Tuesday, Jan. 12, and is expected to be fine for the team's postseason game this weekend. Weatherford said he will need offseason surgery to correct his rapid heartbeat. He said his condition is related to "the electrical setup of the heart" and has nothing to do with physical exertion. Weatherford practiced with the team Tuesday.
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 07:26:55 -0800
Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (illness) is in no immediate danger because of an irregular heartbeat that sidelined him during the team's Wild Card playoff game and he should be available to kick versus the San Diego Chargers, according to head coach Rex Ryan. Ryan said there were no plans to bring in another punter.
Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:56:46 -0800
Dave Hutchinson, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (heart) was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat and was not cleared to play in the team's Wild Card playoff game.
Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:58:47 -0800
Bob Glauber, of Newsday, reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (illness) reported has an illness and is questionable to return the team's Wild Card playoff game.
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:16:36 -0800
New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Jan. 8, and is probable for the team's postseason game this weekend.
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:37:21 -0800
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said during his press conference Thursday, Jan. 7, that P Steve Weatherford (hamstring) practiced in full.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:55:55 -0800
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said during his press conference Wednesday, Jan. 6, that P Steve Weatherford (hamstring) practiced in full.
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:39:14 -0800
New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan said during his press conference Tuesday, Jan. 5, that P Steve Weatherford (hamstring) missed the team's practice.
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:49:13 -0800
Dan Leberfeld, of JetsConfidential, reports New York Jets P Steve Weatherford (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring in practice Friday, Jan. 1. It is unclear how the injury will respond over the weekend, and he will likely be a game-time decision Week 17. PK Jay Feely would handle punting duties if Weatherford can't play.
Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:52:51 -0700
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Jets have signed unrestricted free-agent P Steve Weatherford (Jaguars). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:51:47 -0700
Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have released FS Marlon McCree, RB Chauncey Washington, P Steve Weatherford, CB Brian Williams, LB Thomas Williams, WR Tiquan Underwood, QB Todd Boeckman, DE Jeremy Navarre, C Cecil Newton, WR Todd Peterson and LB Johnny Williams.
Sun, 10 Sep 2006 06:42:27 -0700
Sheldon Mickles, of the Advocate, reports if New Orleans Saints rookie RB Reggie Bush starts in the backfield along with RB Deuce McAllister in the team's season opener, they will have four draft picks in their starting lineup. Second-round pick S Roman Harper will be at strong safety; fourth-round OL Jahri Evans will open at right guard; and seventh-round pick WR Marques Colston will be at one wide receiver spot. In addition, undrafted rookie free agent P Steve Weatherford will be the punter.
Tue, 05 Sep 2006 13:33:41 -0700
The New Orleans Saints have announced signing P Steve Weatherford (Saints). Details of the contract were not disclosed.
Sat, 02 Sep 2006 17:34:45 -0700
The New Orleans Saints announced they have waived P Steve Weatherford.
Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:05:39 -0700
Jimmy Smith, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports New Orleans Saints rookie P Steve Weatherford's performance during the punt team portion of the practice Saturday, July 29, gave every indication that he'll be nothing more than a camp leg to keep veteran P Mitch Berger fresh. Weatherford's punts sailed continually right, as the return men sprinted from the middle of the field to their left in order to field the ball.
Sun, 30 Apr 2006 19:48:29 -0700
Tom James, of the Tribune Star, reports the New Orleans Saints have signed undrafted rookie free agent P Steve Weatherford (Illinois).
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:02:39 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the Minnesota Vikings held a pre-draft individual workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:02:02 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held a pre-draft individual workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 06:01:22 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the Green Bay Packers held a pre-draft individual workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 05:59:41 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the Baltimore Ravens held a pre-draft individual workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 05:59:01 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the Chicago Bears attended an on-campus workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Sat, 29 Apr 2006 05:58:39 -0700
John Supinie, of the State Journal-Register, reports the New York Giants attended an on-campus workout for Illinois P Steve Weatherford. Weatherford's ability to kick off could help his marketability.
Wed, 22 Mar 2006 21:01:12 -0800
Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports Illinois PK Steve Weatherford stood on his numbers from the NFL Combine. He measured a height of 6-2 1/8 and a weight of 214 pounds during his Pro Day.
Mon, 30 Jan 2006 21:03:56 -0800
NFLCombine.net reports Illinois PK Steve Weatherford has been invited to participate in the NFL Combine.
