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NFL | Petitgout suspended four games
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:56:30 -0700

Pro Football Weekly reports the NFL has suspended free-agent OT Luke Petitgout (Buccaneers) for four games. An explanation for why Petitgout was suspended was not given.

NFL | Feely receiving interest
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:48:39 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent PK Jay Feely (Dolphins) said he has been contacted by several teams and believes he will have six or seven teams to choose from.

NFL | Executives hoping to keep salaries under wraps
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:31:26 -0700

Duff Wilson, of The New York Times, reports the National Football League is hoping Congress can give them an exception to the requirement of publicly disclosing the names and salaries of employees who make more than $150,000 a year. The IRS has proposed a new rule that would require tax-exempt organizations, including the NFL, to disclose much more information. The new rule goes into effect this year. Under the previous requirements, they must disclose only the name and salaries of "key employees."

NFL | Belichick expects teams to defer opening toss more often
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:49:14 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick deferred the opening toss during the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 7. Belichick was asked if his decision was made to highlight the NFL's new rule. Belichick said, "I think it will be a regular occurrence and it will probably be what most teams [do]. The college coaches I've talked to have pretty much all told me that everyone pretty much always defers when they win the toss in college, it's like 100 percent of the time. My guess is that it will approach that in the NFL as well, in time. Whether it does right off the bat, I don't know. It would take some type of extreme conditions or an unusual experience to not do that if you win the toss. That's our approach going into it."

NFL | Plenty of interest in Pennington
Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:48:20 -0700

Tim Graham, of ESPN.com, reports six teams have already contacted free-agent QB Chad Pennington (Jets) to express interest in signing him, according to a source. The source added Pennington probably wouldn't find a new home for two or three days because the interested clubs are busy with preseason games.

NFL | J. Williams suspended
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:37:55 -0700

Pro Football Weekly reports free-agent FS Jimmy F. Williams (Falcons) has been suspended for the first five games of the season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, according to Williams' agent, Ethan Lock. No reason was given for his suspension.

NFL | New fan code of conduct announced
Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:19:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports the NFL announced a new code of fan conduct Tuesday, Aug. 5. The new code of conduct warns spectators who misbehave that they will be ejected from stadiums and barred from coming back. The policy is aimed at conduct that the league said "detracts from the gameday experience." The league left teams the option of adding additional provisions to the code based on local circumstances.

NFL | Sauerbrun suspended
Sat, 2 Aug 2008 08:13:16 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent P Todd Sauerbrun (Broncos) has been suspended by the National Football League for four games, according to two sources close to the situation. Sauerbrun is expected to serve the suspension in the first four games of the season. The suspension stems from a December 2007 incident with a Denver cab driver.

NFL | Thurman pleads not guilty
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:01:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports former Cincinnati Bengals LB Odell Thurman has pleaded not guilty to breaking a man's jaw during a fight while in line at a water park. Thurman was arraigned in Erie County Thursday, July 31, on a charge of felonious assault. Police are saying that Thurman punched a man in the face May 27 after they argued about a place in line. Thurman was suspended indefinitely in June after violating the National Football League's substance abuse policy. He is free on $20,000 bond and has a pretrial hearing scheduled for Aug. 25.

NFL | Henry suspended four games
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:23:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports free-agent WR Chris Henry (Bengals) has been suspended four games by the NFL. Henry would be allowed to participate in training camp and preseason games if he is signed by a team.

NFL | Favre charters plane
Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:31:38 -0700

ESPNews reports retired QB Brett Favre has chartered a plane to Green Bay, Wis., Thursday, July 31.

NFL | Goodell won't reinstate Favre Wednesday
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 12:40:09 -0700

ESPNews reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will not reinstate QB Brett Favre Wednesday, July 30, because he plans to give the Green Bay Packers more time to resolve their issues with Favre.

NFL | Schottenheimer on the air waves
Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:26:11 -0700

Former NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer has joined SIRIUS Satellite Radio and will host an exclusive show on SIRIUS NFL Radio.

NFL | Goodell will not respond to Favre Tuesday
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:04:43 -0700

ESPNews reports National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell will not respond to retired QB Brett Favre and his reinstatement application Tuesday, July 29.

NFL | Favre faxes reinstatement application
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:25:11 -0700

ESPNews reports retired QB Brett Favre faxed his reinstatement application to the commissioner's office Tuesday, July 29.

NFL | Favre does not file reinstatement papers Tuesday
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:19:45 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN, reports the deadline for retired QB Brett Favre to file his reinstatement papers Tuesday, July 29, has passed. The earliest Favre would likely report to camp is Thursday, July 31, if he files his paperwork Wednesday, July 30, before the 4 p.m. EST deadline.

NFL | Agent expects lots of interest for Jordan
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:43:30 -0700

Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the agent for free-agent RB LaMont Jordan (Raiders), Alvin Keels, believes interest will come swiftly for his client. "We are now open and prepared to listen to various offers from teams that may be interested in Lamont," Keels said. "I expect a lot of interest."

NFL | Henry looking to be reinstated
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:41:43 -0700

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free-agent WR Chris Henry (Bengals) met with National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell and is looking to have his suspension overturned.

NFL | Levy and Kelly could not win Super Bowl
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:24:57 -0700

Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN.com, reports former Buffalo Bills head coach Marv Levy and former QB Jim Kelly made 151 starts together without winning a Super Bowl, which is the most of any quarterback and coach combination.

NFL | Goodell to serve as mediator
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:38:58 -0700

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is serving as mediator between the Green Bay Packers and QB Brett Favre. Goodell said it is disturbing the way the public battle between the team and Favre was happening and said it reflected bad on the NFL.

NFL | Bush honors Russert
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:00:41 -0700

The Associated Press reports President George W. Bush signed a bill honoring the late NBC newsman Tim Russert by naming a part of a highway in New York after him.

NFL | Goodell wants Favre situation to be resolved
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:05:18 -0700

Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell wants the Green Bay Packers and retired QB Brett Favre to resolve their current situation. Goodell has spoken to both Favre and the Packers and is encouraging them to move forward.

NFL | Gannon doesn't think Favre will succeed
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:29:25 -0700

Steve Greenberg, of SportingNews.com, reports former NFL QB Rich Gannon does not think retired QB Brett Favre will be successful if he comes back to the NFL and joins a new team. "If Brett goes to a different team, the results will not be as pleasant. He'll struggle," Gannon said. "I think it'll be one (year) and done -- and he won't be happy with the way it ends."

NFL | Favre works out Friday
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:32:46 -0700

Patrick Magee, of the Hattiesburg American, reports retired QB Brett Favre worked out with the Oak Hill High School football team Friday, July 18. Favre spoke with the media but made it clear that he would not answer any questions related to his potential comeback in the NFL. Favre stated that working out with the young high school players has kept him energized.

NFL | Henry to meet with Goodell
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:43:32 -0700

Updating a previous report, James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent WR Chris Henry (Bengals) has yet to meet with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in order to be reinstated into the league. However, Henry could meet with Goodell sometime within the next two weeks.

NFL | Henry working out
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:37:39 -0700

James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent WR Chris Henry (Bengals) said he has been working out and getting in shape. He feels he is in the position to help a team that is willing to sign him this season.

NFL | Papa to take over play-by-play
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:40:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports former New York Giants play-by-play announcer Bob Papa will take over play-by-play duties for the NFL Network's Bryant Gumbel for eight Thursday night games. He will team up with announcer Chris Collinsworth for the games.

NFL | Favre wins ESPY Award
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:53 -0700

ESPN.com reports retired QB Brett Favre won an ESPY Award for Best Record Breaking Performance after snapping former NFL QB Dan Marino's record for most career touchdown passes.

NFL | Everett wins ESPY Award
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:00:18 -0700

ESPN.com reports free-agent TE Kevin Everett (neck) won the Jimmy V ESPY Award for Perseverance after suffering a spinal cord injury last season.

NFL | Favre feels bad for Rodgers but has not talked to him
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:03:20 -0700

Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre said he feels bad for QB Aaron Rodgers. "I do feel bad for Aaron a little bit." Favre also mentioned that he has not spoken with Rodgers. "I never gave him advice, really." "I know this has been tough on him," Favre said of Rodgers. "And this has nothing to do with him, this whole deal. If they want to make (me) a backup ... how does that protect my legacy if I'm a backup? If (they say), 'Brett, we'll welcome you back, we'll pay you $12 million, but you've got to hold the clipboard and ball cap?' That's probably better for them as opposed to letting me go somewhere and me coming back (with another team). Then their legacy, the management, would, you know, could be in jeopardy. You don't worry about my legacy. It's a bunch of bull. It's all it is."

NFL | Favre committed to playing this season
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:02:12 -0700

Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre told FOX News Channel's Greta Van Susteren that he is fully committed to playing again this season but a trade may be the only option. Favre does not see himself playing for the Minnesota Vikings and does not know if other teams would make a trade for him.

NFL | Favre has no definite plans to apply for reinstatement
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:01:56 -0700

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre has no definite plans to apply for reinstatement, according to James "Bus" Cook, Favre's agent.

NFL | Tampa Bay too hot for Favre
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:38:59 -0700

Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports retired QB Brett Favre prefers to play and practice in cooler weather and said Tampa, Fla., was too hot for him, according to sources close to Favre.

NFL | Favre to petition for reinstatement
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:30:36 -0700

Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports retired QB Brett Favre appears ready to petition NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for reinstatement to the Green Bay Packers roster. Favre is on the team's reserve/retired list and must ask Goodell for reinstatement to the team even though he has not filed his official retirement papers with the league.

NFL | League looking for on-field gang signs
Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:42:45 -0700

ESPN.com reports the NFL has hired experts to study game film to determine whether players are displaying street gang hand signals as part of their on-field celebrations, according to The Los Angeles Times.

NFL | Ackles passes away
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:50:41 -0700

Craig Barnes, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, reports British Columbia Lions president Bob Ackles died Sunday, July 6, of a massive heart attack at the age of 69. Ackles was in charge of personnel for the Miami Dolphins from 1996-2000. He also worked for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals in the NFL and for the Las Vegas Outlaws of the XFL. KFFL sends their condolences to his family and friends.

NFL | Favre to attend Hall of Fame induction
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:14:51 -0700

Andy Nelesen, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports retired QB Brett Favre is expected to attend the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet Saturday, July 19. He is scheduled to induct former teammate and retired C Frank Winters into the team's Hall of Fame.

NFL | K. Jones prepared to sign
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:15:45 -0700

David Haugh, of The Chicago Tribune, reports free-agent RB Kevin Jones (Lions) is prepared to sign with either the Chicago Bears or Pittsburgh Steelers Tuesday, July 15, according to Jones' agent Tony Fleming.

NFL | Dilfer joins ESPN
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:03:32 -0700

ESPN.com reports retired QB Trent Dilfer has joined ESPN's lineup of NFL analysts. Dilfer will appear on several ESPN programs, including NFL Live, NFL PrimeTime, SportsCenter and Monday Night Countdown.

NFL | House critical of government in Tillman's death
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:45:49 -0700

Mike Fish, of ESPN.com, reports the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report Monday, July 14, that is critical of a universal lack of recall by top White House and Defense Department officials about events surrounding the death of former NFL S Pat Tillman. A 49-page report states that top Bush administration officials, including former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, had stonewalled the investigation. The committee is expected to review and vote on the report Thursday, July 17.

NFL | D. Scott suspended for three games
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:14:24 -0700

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent DE Darrion Scott (Vikings) has received a three-game suspension for the 2008 season for violations of the league's conduct policy. Scott pleaded guilty last week to a gross misdemeanor in a case involving child endangerment. He faced two felony charges for putting a plastic bag over the head of his son, but he accepted the lesser plea of child endangerment. Scott is eligible to sign with any team and participate in training camp, but his suspension would begin the first week of the regular season.

NFL | Henry to apply for reinstatement
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:18:15 -0700

The Associated Press reports free-agent WR Chris Henry (Bengals) plans to apply for reinstatement by the NFL immediately after prosecutors dropped the last remaining charge against him Monday, July 14, according to his agent Perry Ancona. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league will review all factors at the appropriate time.

NFL | Stabler charged with DUI
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:05:31 -0700

The Associated Press reports former NFL QB Kenny Stabler was charged with driving under the influence for the third time in June and has been granted a leave of absence from his job as the University of Alabama's football color analyst. Stabler played for the Oakland Raiders, Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints during his 15-year NFL career.

NFL | Butkus upset with steroid use
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:57:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports former NFL LB Dick Butkus is upset that steroid use has tainted football and that young kids are questioning their role models. Butkus thinks that the NFL should reach out to students that steroids do not create success.

NFL | Henry update
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:56:22 -0700

Updating a previous report, Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent RB Travis Henry (Broncos) confirmed he has tested positive for marijuana again and is subject to a one-year suspension by the league. He will begin serving the one-year suspension soon, according to a source close to Henry. There is a strong chance that Henry's career could be over after repeated issues with the law.