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Charles Woodson has signed with the Oakland Raiders on a one-year contract. Woodson's deal is worth a maximum of $4.3 million and includes a $700,000 signing bonus. Woodson played with the Raiders from 1998 until 2005 when he signed with the Green Bay Packers. Woodson had met with the San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos, but ultimately decided to join the rebuilding Raiders. Oakland Raiders, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Marshawn Lynch Skips OTAs To Continue Own Workout Program
Marshawn Lynch was the only healthy member of the Seattle Seahawks not to attend this week's OTA practice. “He’s working in a very intense program in his area and he’s benefiting from it,” Pete Carroll said. Lynch appears to be in great shape and visited the Seahawks within the past two weeks. Via Curtis Crabtree/Pro Football Talk Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Max Starks Signs With Chargers
Max Starks has signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Chargers. Starks will likely become the Chargers' starting left tackle to protect Philip Rivers' blind slide. Starks spent the last five seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets San Francisco To Host Super Bowl L, Houston Gets SB LI
The San Francisco Bay Area was awarded hosting rights to Super Bowl L in 2016, while Houston will host Super Bowl LI in 2017, commissioner Roger Goodell announced at the NFL's spring owners meetings in Boston on Tuesday. The 49ers' new stadium in Santa Clara is being built and is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Gronkowski Undergoes Fourth Surgery On Forearm, Infection Gone
Rob Gronkowski underwent a fourth surgery on his forearm on Monday. A source says doctors believe the previous infection in Gronkowski's arm is now gone. Doctors put new plates in to repair the previously broken left forearam. The estimated timetable for recovery is around 10 weeks, assuming there are no setbacks. Gronkowski will be evaluated in three to four weeks to determine whether he also needs back surgery. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Romo Has Back Cyst Removed
Tony Romo underwent a minor surgery on his back in April to remove a cyst. Romo will miss the Dallas Cowboys' OTAs that begin Tuesday and last three weeks. The team's minicamp will be held June 11-13, which Romo may also miss. Romo expects to be ready for training camp in July. "If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could,'' Romo said. "This is just about being smart. That's why I did it now. This will have no effect on training camp. No way will it have an impact. And I still think there's a good chance I'm on the field for minicamp.'' Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Brady More Confident Than Ever In Throwing Football
Tom Brady will turn 36 this summer and he feels as though he continues to get better as a quarterback. "Going into my 14th year, I have never had more confidence in how I am throwing the football," said Brady. "I've never felt better throwing the football." Brady's throwing coach, Tom Martinez, died 15 months ago. Brady is now working with former MLB pitcher Tom House. "I owe so much to Tom Martinez,'' Brady said. "He taught me so much about how to play the game and throw the football. He was so committed to me for so many years. I miss him every time I step on the field. I found Tom House, and really developed a rapport with him quickly. I've learned, and to me, the learning process is fun. The same way Tom Martinez was always there to watch and give me corrections, Tom House has told me why certain corrections need to be made. Look at a baseball swing and a golf swing. It's all mechanics. Look at how Barry Bonds swings. Look at how Floyd Mayweather punches. Mechanics. When you've got to fit it into the tightest windows, mechanics are crucial. And to me, the offseason is crucial. If you make a throw within four feet, that's not going to be good enough. You have to make the throw within four inches of your target. That's good enough. And that's why the mechanics you adjust and learn in the offseason are important. You're going to keep them during the season. "Tom House, pretty soon after the season, said basically, 'All right, Tommy. Get to work.' That's the one thing that helps me move forward. There's nothing we can do about losing the championship game to the Ravens. It sucks. You move on. But, with Tom, I think I've learned some things this offseason that are really going to help me." Via Peter King/Sports Illustrated Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Calvin Johnson Optimistic Lions Will Be Better In 2013
Calvin Johnson has exceeded even the highest of expectations placed on him when he entered the NFL, but the Detroit Lions have had only one winning season during his tenure. The Lions were 4-12 last season after reaching the playoffs in 2011. "That's exactly where we're at," Johnson said. "It's funny because I talked to (former Pittsburgh Steelers receiver) Hines (Ward) in the offseason, over the last few offseasons, because we share the same trainer (Tom Bender). He 's like, 'You can have all the accolades in the world, but it doesn't really mean nothing'. He told me, and he could attest to this, (it does not mean anything) if you're not winning. "I could have three touchdowns and 200 yards, but if we lose the game, what's it all for?" Johnson is optimistic that the Lions will be better in 2013. "I think that what we went through last year, you know, the year before we got it right and got in the playoffs," Johnson said. "During the end of the season last year, there were a few games here and there where one play could have made a difference. That's been the thing and that's what I've been saying since last year. We've got some pieces that I think can help our offense where we can make that one more play at an important time in the game. "Guys that have been in those positions on different teams; we've brought some of those guys over. Of course, you know Reggie (Bush) and some other additions to defense. I think we got what we need, like I said, when it comes to clutch time, to make those plays." Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Jets Offer Coaching Intern Position To David Garrard
David Garrard's knee was bone on bone as he struggled to workout last week with the New York Jets before deciding to retire. "I couldn't jog most days," Garrard said. "I could barely walk around without it hurting. And we weren't even in the strenuous part of camp yet. I figured, 'No way I can just take every fourth day off.' I went to see Rex [Ryan], and I just told him I didn't think I could do it. He didn't want to hear it. But I just told him what the doctor said -- it's only going to get worse. And that was it." Garrard was signed by the Jets in order to compete with Mark Sanchez and Geno Smith at quarterback. The Jets have offered Garrard a position as a coaching intern at training camp. Via Brian Costello/New York Post Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Seahawks Lead NFL In PED Suspensions Since Carroll's Arrival
The Seattle Seahawks lead the NFL in suspensions for performance enhancing drugs since Pete Carroll became head coach in 2010. Bruce Irvin became the fifth member of the Seahawks to receive a suspension on Friday. The total does not include the overturned four-game ban for Richard Sherman at the end of last season. The Denver Broncos and New York Giants have received four suspensions apiece. The San Francisco 49ers are amongst 10 teams to have zero suspensions. Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets |
