NFL

Carson Palmer Goes Black and Silver
By William Tucker Hart
October 18, 2011 - 1:06pm
Bengals' QB is traded to the Oakland Raiders as the deadline looms

The Carson Palmer-lockout is coming to an end as a new saga begins in Oakland. ESPN reported that the Cincinnati Bengal's Pro-Bowl quarterback Carson Palmer has been traded to the Oakland Raider for two first-round draft picks.

Lawrence Taylor receives sentence for involvement with prostitution
By Jared Pomponio
March 23, 2011 - 12:45pm
Court gives former Giants Linebacker probation.

Hall-of-Famer Lawrence Taylor received six years probation for pleading guilty to sexual misconduct and patronizing a 16-year-old prostitute back in May 2010, reports ESPN. Taylor says the girl said she was 19 when he asked how old she was. Taylor did not apoligze for his behavior and even went as far as saying,  "I don't card them." 

Former NFL player receives probation
By Katya Ana Rivera
March 22, 2011 - 5:10pm
Lawrence Taylor receives probation for sexual misconduct.

Former NFL player and Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was sentenced to six years probation after pleading guilty to sexual misconduct with an underage girl, according to CNN.

Along with the six years probation, Taylor will have to pay $2,000 in fines. He pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges in January. A trial on April 12 will decide what level sex offender Taylor identifies as.

Clock ticking on NFL labor dispute
By Christopher Luther
March 11, 2011 - 3:17pm
NFL Players Association plans to decertify if no deal is reached.

The second deadline, delayed a week from last Friday, March 4, is fast approaching, according to ESPN. The collective bargaining agreement between the NFL Players Association and NFL owners is set to expire at midnight tonight. 

Drew Brees, representative for the NFL players, tweeted his disputes with the owners requesting an extra $1 billion of the total revenue. 

NFL, NFL Players Association agree to another extension
By Chip Angeles
March 4, 2011 - 3:02pm
Current collective bargaining agreement will remain in place for another week.

Just 24-hours after the NFL and NFL Players Assocation agreed to a one-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement the two sides agreed to another extension, this time for seven days, according to ESPN. The current CBA will now expire on Friday, March 11 at midnight.

NFL faces possible lockout if no agreement reached
By Heather Lynne F...
March 3, 2011 - 4:22pm
Midnight marks deadline for NFL. If no agreement is reached, there will be no football in the fall.

If the NFL owners and the players union aren't able to make an agreement by the end of today, there's a strong possibility that there will be no professional football games played this fall, according to CNN. 

The Player's Collective Bargaining Rights expire at midnight, marking the deadline for the dispute.

Jets release former first-round pick
By Giancarlo Doyle...
March 2, 2011 - 7:48pm
Team releases Vernon Gholston today after three seasons without a single sack.

According to ESPN, Gholston, the sixth overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft, will be remembered as one of the biggest draft disappointments in Jets history.

As a highly touted collegiate star from Ohio State University, Gholston failed to record a single sack in three seasons with New York. 

It was an expensive draft mistake by the Jets, who signed Gholston to a five-year contract that included $21 million in guarantees. 

Michael Vick receives big pay-day from Philadelphia
By Jared Pomponio
March 2, 2011 - 1:45pm
Vick signs franchise tender worth almost $20 million.

Michael Vick won't be a free agent when the NFL begins its season this year, reports ESPN. He signed a franchise tender with the Philadelphia Eagles for one year worth about $20 million.

Vick was released from prison two years ago and signed a much smaller two-year deal with the Eagles who were one of the only teams to give him a chance. Vick made a little more than $5 million last year in a Pro Bowl season with the Eagles.  

With lockout looming, NFL labor talks continue
By Ryan McDonnell
March 1, 2011 - 4:31pm
Giants owner John Mara joins NFL group in negotiations Tuesday

John Mara, owner of the New York Giants, joined the NFL group in negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFLPA in Washington today, according to ESPN. Mara is the first owner to participate in negotiations since a federal mediator began overseeing the process.

Tomlinson looks to return
By Shane M Phillips
March 1, 2011 - 12:23pm
New York Jets plan to bring back running back LaDainian Tomlinson next season.

According to ESPN and NFL sources, the New York Jets plan to bring back veteran running back LaDainian Tomlinson for the final year of his contract. Tomlinson turns 32 in June but the Jets want to continue to use the 3 RBs in their backfield (Tomlinson, Shonn Greene, and Joe Mcknight).