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NFL news, rumors and injuriesFri, 30 Jan 2015 17:44:19 -0800 The NFL will again look at changing the extra point after experimenting with moving the kick back to the 15-yard line in the preseason and narrowing the goal posts in the Pro Bowl. Comment () | Share: NFL | Considering expanded replay and rotating officiating crews Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:27:19 -0800 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday, Jan. 30, the league will consider proposals to expand instant replay and rotate officiating crews to provide more consistency. Comment () | Share: NFL | Plans to hire chief medical officer Fri, 30 Jan 2015 17:14:04 -0800 The NFL plans to hire a chief medical officer to oversee all the league's health policies in the near future, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday Jan. 30. The chief medical officer will work with the league's medical committees, advisers and the NFL Players Association. Comment () | Share: NFL | Working to improve public relations Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:48:34 -0800 Former White House press secretary Joe Lockhart said he has been "working with the NFL for the past three to four months on public relations issues after the Ray Rice case surfaced," according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Comment () | Share: NFL | Specific team not identified for a possible move to LA Fri, 30 Jan 2015 16:20:34 -0800 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced at a news conference Friday, Jan. 30, no specific NFL team has been identified for a possible relocation to Los Angeles. The St. Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders are rumored candidates to move to Los Angeles, but Goodell mentioned the league's main priority is keeping teams where they are. Comment () | Share: NFL | Tax exemption challenged Wed, 28 Jan 2015 16:28:03 -0800 The NFL is facing a challenge to their tax-exempt status. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah), chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, is sponsoring a bill that would result in professional sports leagues losing their tax-exempt status, if passed. Comment () | Share: NFL | Marcus Mariota may not throw at Combine Sun, 25 Jan 2015 05:05:27 -0800 University of Oregon QB Marcus Mariota (shoulder) may opt out of throwing at the NFL Combine after spraining the acromioclavicular joint in his right shoulder in the National Championship Game. Fantasy Tip: Mariota is expected to be a first-round selection in the upcoming NFL Draft. He projects as a low-end QB2 in seasonal fantasy formats to start the season, but could move his way up ranks and be a solid weekly play in FantasyScore contests in favorable matchups. Comment () | Share: NFL | Pro Bowl heads back to Hawaii Sun, 25 Jan 2015 04:33:35 -0800 The National Football League will shortly announce the return of the Pro Bowl to Hawaii for the 2015 through 2017 seasons. Comment () | Share: NFL | Clubs fearful of gambling on QBs in draft Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:45:10 -0800 NFL teams and general managers are becoming increasingly fearful of gambling on big-name quarterback prospects early in drafts, and patience with rookie quarterbacks is thinner than ever before. Seventeen teams have had more than one general manager since 2011, and just 10 teams have the same GM as they did in 2008. "Everyone is fearful," said one NFC coach. "When they draft one, what if they make a mistake? It's not going to work out too well. The GM, the coach and the quarterback are tied together." Neither Oregon QB Marcus Mariota nor Florida State QB Jameis Winston have consistent praise from scouts to make them sure things. Comment () | Share: NFL | Albert Haynesworth pleads guilty Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:40:58 -0800 Free-agent DT Albert Haynesworth (Buccaneers) pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 20, to one charge of reckless boating. Haynesworth's other four charges were dropped. Comment () | Share: NFL | Marcus Mariota to turn pro Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:39:24 -0800 University of Oregon QB Marcus Mariota will announce Wednesday, Jan. 14, that he will enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Fantasy Tip: Mariota is likely to be the top overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. That pick is currently owned by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Mariota's fantasy football value in 2015 will depend on the situation his new team is in. Comment () | Share: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 11:10:23 -0800 Free-agent FB Greg Jones is announcing his retirement Thursday, Jan. 15. Comment () | Share: NFL | Brett Hundley entering draft Wed, 14 Jan 2015 09:50:50 -0800 UCLA QB Brett Hundley has hired an agent and will enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Comment () | Share: NFL | Dick LeBeau not retiring Sun, 11 Jan 2015 06:54:24 -0800 Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau said he is not retiring after resigning from the Steelers. Comment () | Share: NFL | Rex Ryan would like to work with Marc Trestman Sat, 10 Jan 2015 07:40:19 -0800 Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan has mentioned former Chicago Bears head coach Marc Trestman as a possible offensive coordinator candidate if he receives another head coaching job. Comment () | Share:  |
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