May 19, 2013

NFL News and Notes: Titans release QB Matt Hasselbeck

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Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck has 34,517 yards passing for his career with 201 touchdowns. (Chris Keane/Reuters) (PhatzRadio / CBC Sports) — The Tennessee Titans have switched backup quarterbacks all in the span of a few hours, going from veteran Matt Hasselbeck to Ryan Fitzpatrick. A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press that the [...]

NFL Free Agency: Best fits for key players on the market

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Albert Haynesworth #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks over the offense before a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Buccaneers 23 to 17. (November 26, 2011 – Source: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — [...]

NFL: News and Notes

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Jeff Saturday #63 of the Green Bay Packers heads off the field after a play with the AFC team against the National Football Conference team during the 2013 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium on January 27, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii Saturday will retire from the NFL after the Pro Bowl. (January 26, 2013 – Source: [...]

NFL: With Welker deal close, Patriots pass on franchise tag

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.(Photo: Elise Amendola, AP) Story Highlights With the money they saved on QB Tom Brady’s restructured deal, Patriots could re-sign Aqib Talib, Wes Welker [...]

NFL: Chiefs, Jaguars remain in race for No. 1 draft pick

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Head coach Romeo Crennel of the Kansas City Chiefs watches from the sidelines during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. (December 22, 2012 – Source: Jamie Squire/Getty Images North America) KANSAS CITY (AP) — The joke running through Jacksonville these days carries the same [...]

NFL Monday Night: Titans end Jets’ playoff hopes with 14-10 win

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Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets calls a play before he snaps the ball against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on December 17, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (December 16, 2012 – Source: Andy Lyons/Getty Images North America) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The New York Jets’ playoff hopes are gone, lost in [...]

NFL: Jaguars quarterback Gabbert out for season

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert examines his arm after being sacked by Houston Texans safety Danieal Manning in Houston

(Reuters) – Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert’s season was ended by injury on Wednesday, just two days after he lost the starting role to Chad Henne. The 23-year-old, who has started for Jacksonville in the last 24 games, was placed on injured reserve after damaging his right forearm in the overtime defeat to the Houston [...]

NFL Preview: Texans vs. Bears – Preview of the Super Bowl

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Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears is tackled by Akeem Ayers #56 of the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 4, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. (November 3, 2012 – Source: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images North America) NFL Week 10 Sunday, Nov. 11 1 p.m. ET (CBS) Oakland Raiders (3-5) at Baltimore Ravens (6-2) Can’t [...]

NFL: NFLPA cites 1996 bounty program allowed by NFL

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with the media before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Titans on October 7, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (October 6, 2012 – Source: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America) NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The NFL Players Association [...]

Saints Bounty Scandal: With Bountygate appeals, players ask Goodell to recuse himself

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with fans before the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Tennessee Titans on October 7, 2012 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (October 6, 2012 – Source: Hannah Foslien/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / USA Today) — The fight will continue [...]