Glauber's NFL Hot Reads
Newsday's Bob Glauber goes the extra yard for the inside scoop on the NFL.
Browns hope Weeden is "the guy"
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In the weeks leading up to last month's draft, the Browns gave every indication that Colt McCoy would remain the team's starter in 2012.
But after selecting Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden in the first round of the draft, they're singing a different tune.
Sorry, Colt. You're out.
Barring an unexpected turn of events, it will be Weeden going into the...
NFL owners approve knee, thigh pads
Beginning with the 2013 season, NFL players will be required to wear knee and thigh pads.
NFL owners approved a measure today in a bid to enhance player safety. However, further discussions with the NFL Players Association will need to take place before the rule is implemented. Many players believe that thigh and knee pads shouldn't be required because their use may limit...
Redskins, Cowboys lose cap case
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Special master Stephen Burbank has ruled against the Cowboys and Redskins in their attempt to overturn a huge salary cap reductions imposed by the NFL earlier this year. The league penalized both teams for what it called intentionally dumping contracts into the uncapped 2010 season.
The league ordered Washington to forfeit $36 million in salary cap room over the 2012-13 seasons and the...
NFLPA to fight thigh pad rule?
Since reaching agreement on a 10-year labor agreement last July, the NFL and the NFL Players Association haven't had what you'd call a warm-and-fuzzy relationship. The latest in their series of skirmishes: the league's plan to make hip, thigh and knee pads mandatory as a way to increase player safety.
According to Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com, the NFLPA will file a grievance if the owners...
Shanahan felled by collision
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NFL teams this week resumed non-contact practices as part of the league's Organized Team Activity period.
Don't tell that to Redskins coach Mike Shanahan, who was leveled in a collision during practice and was knocked woozy. Shanahan decided not to address reporters after practice, although he is expected to be ok. ...
Peyton shows zip on throws
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Reporters finally got a glimpse of some live passing drills for newly acquired Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, and the 36-year-old quarterback looked just fine during some practice today.
Per the Associated Press, Manning had plenty of zip on his throws. The Colts have joined the rest of the NFL's teams in this week's Organized Team Activities (OTAs), although the drills are...
NFLPA files grievance over suspensions
The NFL Players Association this morning filed a grievance against the NFL that challenges commissioner Roger Goodell’s authority to suspend four players in connection with the Saints’ prohibited bounty program that allegedly ran from 2009-11.
Attorney Andrew Brandt, a former Packers’ front-office executive, said the union’s complaint charges that Goodell does not have the power to discipline...
Report: Suggs tears Achilles
A huge blow for the Ravens: All Pro linebacker Terrell Suggs, the 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, has torn his Achilles and could be lost for the season.
The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and later confirmed by Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome.
The Ravens said in a statement released by the team that Suggs would visit with a specialist next week,...
Report: Seau dead in apparent suicide
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Former Chargers All Pro linebacker Junior Seau has been found dead in his Oceanside, Calif. home, and authorities are calling it a suicide, according to the North County (Calif.) Times.
The paper said Seau was found by a housekeeper with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to multiple sources. Oceanside Mayor Jim Wood said he learned of the death from police Chief Frank...
Saints players suspended; Vilma to miss entire 2012 season
Four players involved in the Saints’ illegal bounty program have been suspended by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the league announced today.
Middle linebacker Jonathan Vilma was suspended the entire season, while defensive lineman Anthony Hargrove, now with the Green Bay Packers, was suspended eight games. Saints defensive end Will Smith was suspended four games, and linebacker Scott Fujita,...
