MiamiHerald.com: Football Wires http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/index.html MiamiHerald.com: Football Wires http://media.miamiherald.com/images/logos/rss_sitelogo.gif http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/football/wires/index.html 140 25 News, sports and entertainment from MiamiHerald.com en-us Copyright 2013 MiamiHerald.com Football Wires 60 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:14:29 EDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys miamifeedback@miamiherald.com <![CDATA[Dan Pompei: Josh McCown fits profile for NFL backup quarterback]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3406348/dan-pompei-josh-mccown-fits-profile.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3406348/dan-pompei-josh-mccown-fits-profile.html Mon, 20 May 2013 03:12 EDT Bears fans may be more panicked about Josh McCown being the team's backup quarterback than they were about the Chicago-area water levels being higher than sled hills last month.

]]> <![CDATA[Packers get yet another shot at 49ers]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405195/packers-get-yet-another-shot-at.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405195/packers-get-yet-another-shot-at.html Sun, 19 May 2013 04:00 EDT Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy was succinct in identifying the one thing he wouldn't forget about the disappointing end to the 2012 season.

]]> <![CDATA[Packers hope UCLA's Jones can bring versatility to defensive line]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405259/packers-hope-uclas-jones-can-bring.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405259/packers-hope-uclas-jones-can-bring.html Sun, 19 May 2013 08:11 EDT The demand seems simple enough. In today's NFL, teams need large, athletic defensive linemen.

]]> <![CDATA[Bob Ford: Chip Kelly tiring of QB question]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405927/bob-ford-chip-kelly-tiring-of.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/19/3405927/bob-ford-chip-kelly-tiring-of.html Sun, 19 May 2013 18:56 EDT The NFL's collective bargaining agreement apportions the offseason into controlled, digestible bites for the players. Until the full training camps of August, there is no actual contact and the practice days are limited and counted closely.

]]> <![CDATA[Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404243/chargers-freeney-agree-to-2-year.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404243/chargers-freeney-agree-to-2-year.html Sat, 18 May 2013 13:29 EDT

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

]]> <![CDATA[Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403958/bills-de-williams-fails-to-mediate.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403958/bills-de-williams-fails-to-mediate.html Sat, 18 May 2013 02:04 EDT

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

]]> <![CDATA[General manager Jeff Ireland excited about Dolphins' roster moves]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404327/general-manager-jeff-ireland-excited.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404327/general-manager-jeff-ireland-excited.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:24 EDT Jeff Ireland was careful not to add to the Dolphins' skyrocketing expectations Friday. But he didn't exactly tamp them down, either.

]]> <![CDATA[Bears' Long must wait for Oregon's academic calendar]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403973/bears-long-must-wait-for-oregons.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403973/bears-long-must-wait-for-oregons.html Sat, 18 May 2013 03:09 EDT NFL rules prohibit Kyle Long from participating in the remainder of the Bears' offseason program because of Oregon's academic calendar.

]]> <![CDATA[Bears agree to terms with first-round pick Long]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403862/bears-agree-to-terms-with-first.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403862/bears-agree-to-terms-with-first.html Sat, 18 May 2013 00:09 EDT The Chicago Bears agreed to terms with guard Kyle Long on a four-year contract, the club announced Friday night.

]]> <![CDATA[Freeney headed to San Diego]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404213/freeney-headed-to-san-diego.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3404213/freeney-headed-to-san-diego.html Sat, 18 May 2013 12:39 EDT The San Diego Chargers and pass rusher Dwight Freeney are reportedly on the verge of a deal.

]]> <![CDATA[Seahawks' Irvin suspended for four games]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403886/seahawks-irvin-suspended-for-four.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/18/3403886/seahawks-irvin-suspended-for-four.html Sat, 18 May 2013 04:00 EDT SEATTLE - Bruce Irvin, Seattle's first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402750/jets-rb-goodson-facing-drug-weapons.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402750/jets-rb-goodson-facing-drug-weapons.html Fri, 17 May 2013 13:47 EDT

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

]]> <![CDATA[Raiders' Kluwe, leading proponent for gay rights, working on his day job]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403799/raiders-kluwe-leading-proponent.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403799/raiders-kluwe-leading-proponent.html Fri, 17 May 2013 23:29 EDT Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.

]]> <![CDATA[Seahawks DE Irvin suspended four games]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403095/seahawks-de-irvin-suspended-four.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403095/seahawks-de-irvin-suspended-four.html Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54 EDT Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the 2013 regular season for violating the league's policy on performance enhancing substances.

]]> <![CDATA[Chicago rookie linebacker Jon Bostic has link to 1985 Bears]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3402156/chicago-rookie-linebacker-jon.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3402156/chicago-rookie-linebacker-jon.html Fri, 17 May 2013 03:13 EDT Before Jon Bostic chose to attend Florida, he got some advice on college football from Wilber Marshall, maybe the best defender ever to play for the Gators.

]]> <![CDATA[Redskins agree to deal with top pick Amerson]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403179/redskins-agree-to-deal-with-top.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403179/redskins-agree-to-deal-with-top.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39 EDT The Washington Redskins announced the signing of cornerback David Amerson, the team's highest selection in last month's NFL Draft, on Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Extra Points: McClain needs to retire the immaturity]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402677/extra-points-mcclain-needs-to.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402677/extra-points-mcclain-needs-to.html Fri, 17 May 2013 13:08 EDT In three years, Rolando McClain has gone from can't miss to never was.

]]> <![CDATA[Report: Pats TE Gronkowski to have fourth arm surgery]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403127/report-pats-te-gronkowski-to-have.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403127/report-pats-te-gronkowski-to-have.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09 EDT New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will endure a fourth surgery to repair a broken left forearm.

]]> <![CDATA[Eddie Lacy wants to get toehold in Packers' backfield]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402328/eddie-lacy-wants-to-get-toehold.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402328/eddie-lacy-wants-to-get-toehold.html Fri, 17 May 2013 08:13 EDT For three years, Eddie Lacy rammed into a crowded line of scrimmage. It was the norm. So not surprisingly, the 229-pound running back is licking his chops to join the Green Bay Packers' backfield.

]]> <![CDATA[Brandon Weeden surprised Browns signed QB Brian Hoyer, but welcomes challengers]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403571/brandon-weeden-surprised-browns.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403571/brandon-weeden-surprised-browns.html Fri, 17 May 2013 21:49 EDT Brandon Weeden concedes he was surprised when the Browns added Brian Hoyer to their quarterback stable, and he doesn't really know how to interpret the move.

]]> <![CDATA[Raiders sign P Kluwe]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403134/raiders-sign-p-kluwe.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403134/raiders-sign-p-kluwe.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14 EDT The Oakland Raiders signed punter Chris Kluwe on Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402521/charles-woodson-to-visit-with.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402521/charles-woodson-to-visit-with.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:33 EDT Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

]]> <![CDATA[Lions Tulloch says Titus Young needs help]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403621/lions-tulloch-says-titus-young.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403621/lions-tulloch-says-titus-young.html Fri, 17 May 2013 22:19 EDT About a week before he was arrested for the first time, Titus Young happened to be on the same flight from Miami to Detroit as Lions linebacker and former teammate Stephen Tulloch.

]]> <![CDATA[Jets RB Goodson arrested]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402808/jets-rb-goodson-arrested.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402808/jets-rb-goodson-arrested.html Fri, 17 May 2013 14:38 EDT New York Jets running back Mike Goodson was arrested Friday morning on drug possession and weapon charges.

]]> <![CDATA[Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403177/seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3403177/seahawks-de-bruce-irvin-suspended.html Fri, 17 May 2013 17:39 EDT

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

]]> <![CDATA[Patriots strike deals with two draft picks]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402552/patriots-strike-deals-with-two.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/17/3402552/patriots-strike-deals-with-two.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52 EDT The New England Patriots signed two of their 2013 draft picks, linebackers Jamie Collins and Steve Beauharnais, on Friday.

]]> <![CDATA[Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400640/bills-promote-whaley-to-take-over.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400640/bills-promote-whaley-to-take-over.html Thu, 16 May 2013 09:42 EDT Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete.

]]> <![CDATA[Packers expect intense competition at running back position]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400541/packers-expect-intense-competition.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400541/packers-expect-intense-competition.html Thu, 16 May 2013 08:14 EDT One of the greatest myths clouding the Green Bay Packers' 2012 season was that Mike McCarthy refused to run the football.

]]> <![CDATA[Patriots ink CB Ryan]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401435/patriots-ink-cb-ryan.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401435/patriots-ink-cb-ryan.html Thu, 16 May 2013 17:38 EDT The New England Patriots signed rookie cornerback Logan Ryan on Thursday.

]]> <![CDATA[Eagles' Celek rolling with the changes]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401658/eagles-celek-rolling-with-the.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401658/eagles-celek-rolling-with-the.html Thu, 16 May 2013 20:02 EDT Of all the starters left over from the Andy Reid regime, Brent Celek might have reason to fret the most in Chip Kelly's first offseason of player acquisition.

]]> <![CDATA[Warrant issued for Chad Johnson]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401436/warrant-issued-for-chad-johnson.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401436/warrant-issued-for-chad-johnson.html Thu, 16 May 2013 17:38 EDT A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.

]]> <![CDATA[Browns sign Hoyer, Jackson]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401824/browns-sign-hoyer-jackson.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401824/browns-sign-hoyer-jackson.html Thu, 16 May 2013 22:23 EDT The Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with quarterback Brian Hoyer and running back Brandon Jackson on Thursday.

]]> <![CDATA[Bills elevate Whaley to GM position]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400715/bills-elevate-whaley-to-gm-position.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3400715/bills-elevate-whaley-to-gm-position.html Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47 EDT The Buffalo Bills have named Doug Whaley their new general manager.

]]> <![CDATA[Chiefs searching for clear-cut second receiver alongside Dwayne Bowe]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401463/chiefs-searching-for-clear-cut.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401463/chiefs-searching-for-clear-cut.html Thu, 16 May 2013 18:02 EDT The signature moment for a Chiefs wide receiver during offseason practice happened this week when coach Andy Reid chewed out Jon Baldwin for being lackadaisical in getting to the line of scrimmage before a play.

]]> <![CDATA[Dan Pompei: Matt Forte embraces all concepts of Bears' new offense]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3400255/dan-pompei-matt-forte-embraces.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3400255/dan-pompei-matt-forte-embraces.html Thu, 16 May 2013 03:12 EDT Matt Forte still looks big, smooth and fast. But in organized team activities, he looks a different kind of big, smooth and fast.

]]> <![CDATA[Raiders' Cribbs says his knee will be ready when the time comes]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401846/raiders-cribbs-says-his-knee-will.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401846/raiders-cribbs-says-his-knee-will.html Thu, 16 May 2013 22:37 EDT Newly signed Oakland Raiders return specialist Josh Cribbs sounded amused by speculation by an NFL general manager that his surgically repaired left knee is not ready for football.

]]> <![CDATA[Hargrove inks deals with the Cowboys]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401361/hargrove-inks-deals-with-the-cowboys.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401361/hargrove-inks-deals-with-the-cowboys.html Thu, 16 May 2013 16:52 EDT The Dallas Cowboys and defensive end Anthony Hargrove agreed to terms on a one year contract on Thursday.

]]> <![CDATA[Raiders sign WR/KR Cribbs]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401475/raiders-sign-wrkr-cribbs.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/16/3401475/raiders-sign-wrkr-cribbs.html Thu, 16 May 2013 18:12 EDT The Oakland Raiders signed wide receiver and kick returner Josh Cribbs on Thursday.

]]> <![CDATA[Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399322/ravens-lb-mcclain-retires-before.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399322/ravens-lb-mcclain-retires-before.html Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37 EDT

Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.

]]> <![CDATA[Missed time could be crucial for Bears' Carimi]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/14/3398159/missed-time-could-be-crucial-for.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/14/3398159/missed-time-could-be-crucial-for.html Wed, 15 May 2013 03:13 EDT Gabe Carimi worked primarily with the second team at right guard during minicamp last month but it's impossible to say where he will be when he returns.

]]> <![CDATA[Mike Preston: Ravens made a mistake signing Rolando McClain]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399710/mike-preston-ravens-made-a-mistake.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399710/mike-preston-ravens-made-a-mistake.html Wed, 15 May 2013 20:26 EDT Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome was having a great offseason as far as acquisitions and building the team, but the Ravens are embarrassed by linebacker Rolando McClain's announced retirement.

]]> <![CDATA[Bills sign second-round pick Alonso]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399048/bills-sign-second-round-pick-alonso.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399048/bills-sign-second-round-pick-alonso.html Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07 EDT The Buffalo Bills signed linebacker Kiko Alonso on Wednesday.

]]> <![CDATA[Report: David Garrard set to retire]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399439/report-david-garrard-set-to-retire.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399439/report-david-garrard-set-to-retire.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:27 EDT New York Jets quarterback David Garrard is reportedly set to retire due to lingering knee issues.

]]> <![CDATA[Broncos' Holliday hoping for a bigger role in 2013]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3398226/broncos-holliday-hoping-for-a.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3398226/broncos-holliday-hoping-for-a.html Wed, 15 May 2013 03:37 EDT Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just as he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake.

]]> <![CDATA[A new ballgame for Eagles' receivers]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399748/a-new-ballgame-for-eagles-receivers.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399748/a-new-ballgame-for-eagles-receivers.html Wed, 15 May 2013 21:06 EDT DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin have spent their careers playing under the same head coach, offensive coordinator, and position coach. They have started together for four seasons, but the offense they're learning now under coach Chip Kelly is considerably different from what they've done in the past.

]]> <![CDATA[Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399177/woman-sues-eagles-mccoy-claiming.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399177/woman-sues-eagles-mccoy-claiming.html Wed, 15 May 2013 16:32 EDT A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December.

]]> <![CDATA[Chiefs' Dwayne Bowe: 'I'm going to lead the league in receptions']]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399627/chiefs-dwayne-bowe-im-going-to.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399627/chiefs-dwayne-bowe-im-going-to.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:37 EDT Maybe it's the optimism from the first week of Chiefs offseason practice, or maybe it's that wide receiver Dwayne Bowe has removed his muzzle and is showing more of the trademark bravado he was known for early in his career.

]]> <![CDATA[Pats sign Harmon]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3398711/pats-sign-harmon.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3398711/pats-sign-harmon.html Wed, 15 May 2013 11:07 EDT The New England Patriots signed defensive back Duron Harmon on Wednesday.

]]> <![CDATA[Alex Smith already becoming leader of Chiefs]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399294/alex-smith-already-becoming-leader.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399294/alex-smith-already-becoming-leader.html Wed, 15 May 2013 17:27 EDT

It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.

]]> <![CDATA[Patriots release DL Love]]> http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399679/patriots-release-dl-love.html http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/05/15/3399679/patriots-release-dl-love.html Wed, 15 May 2013 20:01 EDT The New England Patriots have released defensive lineman Kyle Love.

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