Vick could still face state charges
August 22, 2007
Michael Vick now must wait and worry. Already looking at a possible five years in prison on federal dogfighting charges, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback also could be facing prosecution in Virginia. Then there is the NFL where commissioner Roger Goodell has yet to determine what punishment Vick will face from the league.
Eli Manning fires back at Tiki Barber
August 22, 2007
Tiki Barber wanted a more intense, fiery Eli Manning. The New York Giants quarterback gave Tiki what he wanted in a loud ripping voice on Tuesday. Two days after being criticized on national television by Barber for a lack of strong leadership, Manning ripped his former teammate and current NBC football analyst for distracting the team last season with his early retirement announcement and his…
Chiefs RB Johnson signs 5-year extension
August 21, 2007
Holdout running back Larry Johnson agreed to a five-year contract extension and joined the Kansas City Chiefs for practice Tuesday, surprising teammates who broke into scattered cheers when he jogged unannounced onto the field. “Lar-ry! Lar-ry,” many players chanted. They had already been practicing for about 45 minutes when No.
Seattle QB Wallace gets 4-year extension
August 21, 2007
Seneca Wallace isn’t going anywhere. The backup quarterback will still be with the Seattle Seahawks should something happen to starter Matt Hasselbeck. Wallace agreed to a four-year extension on Tuesday that will keep him under contract through the 2010 season. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2007 season, but is now locked up after agreeing to his second extension in 12…
Cowboys WR Glenn may be ready for opener
August 21, 2007
Dallas Cowboys receiver Terry Glenn won’t play in the preseason, but could be ready for the regular season. Glenn hurt his right knee on the fifth day of training camp and had arthroscopic surgery Aug. 1 to remove loose cartilage from the knee. Coach Wade Phillips said Tuesday that Glenn “probably will practice the day after we play Minnesota.” Dallas plays the Vikings in its last preseason game…
Giants WR Burress returns to practice
August 21, 2007
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress practiced on Tuesday for the first time since spraining his right ankle on Aug. 2. “He looked pretty good,” coach Tom Coughlin said after the workout at the University at Albany. “It’s good to have him on the field working with the quarterbacks, and I think he feels pretty good after practice.” Burress, who had 63 catches and a career-high 10 touchdowns last…
Eagles release Pro Bowl LB Trotter
August 21, 2007
Jeremiah Trotter, one of the fiery leaders of the Philadelphia Eagles defense for much of the last decade, was released Tuesday in a surprise move that may lead to his retirement. Trotter, a four-time Pro Bowl selection at middle linebacker in two stints with the team, learned of the decision in a meeting with Eagles coach Andy Reid on Monday night that both men described as emotional.
Nurse shot in Las Vegas sues ‘Pacman’
August 21, 2007
A New York nurse who was shot in the head after a scuffle at a Las Vegas strip club involving Adam “Pacman” Jones has sued the suspended Tennessee Titans’ cornerback and the company she says hired him to throw thousands of dollars at strippers. Natalie Jones claimed in her suit, filed last week in Clark County District Court, that “Jones and his entourage” were responsible for firing a…
NFL likely to wait on disciplining Vick
August 21, 2007
NFL commissioner Roger Goddell is not rushing to judgment on disciplinary action against Michael Vick. In all likelihood, Goodell will wait until the Atlanta Falcons quarterback enters a guilty plea Monday to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges before deciding on the league’s punishment. Previously, the NFL said it was waiting for a report from its observers, a group headed by Eric Holder a…
Crennel may delay naming starting QB
August 21, 2007
From flipping a coin to filling in blanks. Cleveland’s starting quarterback drama has turned again. During his post-practice news briefing Tuesday, Browns coach Romeo Crennel said he may delay naming a starter until the week before his club’s Sept. 9 season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has narrowed his choice to two candidates: Charlie Frye and a mystery man.
