Connor Barth signs four-year, $13.2M deal with Bucs
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that they have signed franchised kicker Connor Barth to a four-year contract.

Seahawks' Doug Baldwin avoiding sophomore slump
Thursday, May 17, 2012
There wasn't a lot of high expectations placed on undrafted free agent Doug Baldwin when he signed with the Seahawks, but he ended up being Seattle's leading receiver. This season he's looking to stay hot.

Rolando McClain sentenced to 180 days in jail
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to spend 180 days in jail. McClain was in court in Alabama on Thursday to face an assault charge.

Jets' Mike Tannenbaum: Tim Tebow 'pretty unique'
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Mike Tannenbaum knows acquiring Tim Tebow came with a certain level of hullabaloo, but he thinks it was worth it to make the team's offense more diverse.

Mario Manningham, Brandon Jacobs pass on ring ceremony
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Giants received their Super Bowl XLVI rings on Wednesday, but noticeably absent were two key players from last year's team. Super Bowl-hero Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs chose 49ers practice over the ring ceremony.

Wes Welker says contract talks are getting worse
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Wes Welker turned the ball over to the Patriots when he signed his franchise tender in hopes that the team would do the right thing and work out a long-term extension. However, things seem to be getting worse.

Garrard: Ryan Tannehill knows offense 'better than vets'
Thursday, May 17, 2012
After the Dolphins grabbed QB Ryan Tannehill in the draft, David Garrard's place in the pecking order is perilous. That didn't stop Garrard from complimenting the rookie passer.

Matt Cassel gets support from Chiefs GM Piolil
Thursday, May 17, 2012
There was talk before the draft of Kansas City pursuing a young QB. That didn't happen and now Chiefs GM Scott Pioli is making one thing clear: He's satisfied with starter Matt Cassel.

Blaine Gabbert not taking Jaguars starting job lightly
Thursday, May 17, 2012
While Blaine Gabbert has already been named the Jaguars starter, Jacksonville's top pick in the 2011 draft competes at every practice to keep his starting signal-caller job.

Ed Reed suggests he's not 'committed' to playing
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ed Reed is the new Brett Favre. Every year, he mentions retirement. But no one takes him too seriously. Reed is on the fence again, saying he's not "100 percent committed" to playing in 2012.

Philip Rivers aiming to cut down on Chargers turnovers
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Last year, the Chargers couldn't seem to maintain possessions from Philip Rivers' 20 interceptions to not being able to convert on third downs. But the QB says next season will be different.

Co-defendant to testify against Rolando McClain
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The release of a potentially damaging video was only the start to Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain's rough day. WHNT in Alabama reports that McLain's co-defendant Jaradious Willingham, agreed to testify against McClain.

Lawrence Taylor selling his '91 Super Bowl Ring
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Earning a Super Bowl ring is a lifetime achievement. A lucky few will value that achievement over all else, but for former Giant legend LT that achievement is worth whatever someone is willing to bid in an auction.

Ahman Green plots NFL return at age 35
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Ex-Packers star Ahman Green retired from the NFL in August 2011 -- or did he? The 35-year-old RB says he isn't done, promising five more years in the tank for the right team.

Jed York says 49ers won't be on 'Hard Knocks'
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The process of elimination continues as we search for this year's team for HBO's "Hard Knocks". Owner Jed York said Wednesday night that the 49ers won't be on the show, joining the Jets, Falcons and Redskins.

Matthew Stafford says Lions better in 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Lions accomplished a lot in 2012 -- making the playoffs for the first time since the Clinton Administration. But Matthew Stafford likes what the team has done this offseason, and thinks Detroit is better for it.

Stephon Gilmore signs with Bills
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Bills signed their first-round draft pick on Thursday, South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the team announced in a release.

Seattle Seahawks going big with O-line, sign veteran Alex Barron
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with veteran offensive lineman Alex Barron following Barron's tryout last weekend.

Junior Seau's restaurant closing in wake of ex-Charger's death
Thursday, May 17, 2012
A San Diego restaurant opened by Junior Seau in 1996 has closed its doors two weeks after the NFL star's suicide. Trustees of Seau's estate say they made the decision to close Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley on Wednesday.

Police recover bicycle stolen from Junior Seau's garage
Thursday, May 17, 2012
A bicycle stolen from Junior Seau's Oceanside home days after the former NFL star's suicide has been recovered, police said.