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NFL news, rumors and injuriesNFL | Kyle Orton wants to play in 2014 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:31:05 -0700 Free-agent QB Kyle Orton (Cowboys) does not want to retire and wants to play in 2014, according to Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Comment () | Share: NFL | Running backs compensation note Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:26:51 -0700 Only Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson will make more money than Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles, among their positional peers, following Charles' two-year extension. Comment () | Share: NFL | Training camp financials Wed, 23 Jul 2014 13:51:55 -0700 NFL rookies and first-year players make $925 per week in training camp. Veterans earn $1,700. Housing and travel expenses are also compensated. Comment () | Share: NFL | Robert Newhouse passes away Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:47:58 -0700 Former Dallas Cowboys FB Robert Newhouse, 64, passed away from heart disease. KFFL sends its condolences to his family and friends. Comment () | Share: NFL | Police and courts: Titus Young legal update Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:47:21 -0700 Updating a previous story, free-agent WR Titus Young (Lions) was charged with felony battery with serious bodily injury from an alleged July 8 incident inside a Los Angeles-area hospital. The charges stemmed from Young reportedly punching his then-attorney Brian Hurwitz, 34, several times in the face, rendering him unconscious. The police report obtained by the Free Press stated Hurwitz complained of jaw and forehead pain, as well as suffering what he believed to have been a broken nose. According to the report, Young reacted to Hurwitz informing him that he wouldn't be released from the medical facility. The former NFL wide receiver had to be subdued with tranquilizers administered by hospital employees. In total, Young now faces 16 criminal charges in two Southern California counties. Comment () | Share: NFL | Tim Tebow still working out Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:39:44 -0700 Free-agent QB Tim Tebow (Patriots) is still working out, hoping for another shot at signing with an NFL team. "I feel great," Tebow said. "I feel the strongest, healthiest, throwing the best I ever have. I'm just really excited about the improvement." Comment () | Share: NFL | Darius Lipford draws interest Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:27:59 -0700 Undrafted free-agent LB Darius Lipford (North Carolina) has three other potential suitors who are interested in working out the linebacker. The San Francisco 49ers worked out Lipford last week. Comment () | Share: NFL | Phillip Hunt to work out soon Mon, 21 Jul 2014 12:05:14 -0700 Former Philadelphia Eagles DE Phillip Hunt (knee) has recovered from anterior cruciate ligament surgery and should begin workouts with teams in the near future. Comment () | Share: NFL | To reevaluate draft grades Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:07:41 -0700 In order to stem the tide of players declaring for the draft who clearly are not ready for the pro ranks, the NFL will take another look at evaluation grades. The league is considering giving three grades to potential prospects, either first round, second round or neither. Colleges would also be restricted to five evaluation requests for players unless a school had a big amount of prospects. Comment () | Share: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:03:30 -0700 Free-agent DT Adam Carriker (quadriceps) has recovered from his quadriceps injury and has been cleared to practice. Comment () | Share: NFL | Commissioner talks London team possibility Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:19:18 -0700 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said a team in London could happen as soon as five to ten years from now. Goodell said having a team overseas depends on if there is continued growth and how fast that growth is. Comment () | Share: NFL | Former players sue union Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:08:08 -0700 Former NFL players Christian Ballard and Gregory Westbrooks filed a lawsuit Thursday, July 17 against the NFL Players Association for allegedly withholding information from players about the risks of head injuries. Comment () | Share: NFL | Field narrowed to two cities for 2015 NFL Draft Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:05:08 -0700 NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday, July 17, that the National Football League has narrowed the field for the 2015 NFL Draft host cities to Chicago and Los Angeles. Comment () | Share: NFL | Jermichael Finley to meet with doctor Thu, 17 Jul 2014 11:07:32 -0700 Free-agent TE Jermichael Finley (neck) is scheduled to meet with doctors Thursday, July 17, to review MRI's and discuss the next step in the process. There is nothing imminent between Finley and the Green Bay Packers. Comment () | Share: NFL | Mike Holmgren not ruling out return Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:24:22 -0700 Retired head coach Mike Holmgren is not ruling out a return to coaching, depending on the situation. He said he would have to talk to his wife if a team had interest in him. Comment () | Share:  |
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