The mother of Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant has told authorities that she does not want to pursue a case against her son after an argument allegedly turned violent. He was arrested last week after a July 14 incident in which he allegedly hit his mother across the face with a ball cap.
Cowboys | Dez Bryant’s mom doesn’t want to press charges
Michigan’s football team will wear commemorative jerseys in its season opener against Alabama.
Michigan to wear commemorative jerseys in season opener vs. Alabama
The Cleveland Browns and QB Brandon Weeden have not made any recent progress, according to a league source. Weeden is in line to receive a four-year deal worth about $8.1 million, but he would like a fully guaranteed deal. Most players picked in the second half of the first round of the NFL Draft receive three years guaranteed with the fourth year partially guaranteed, if at all.
Browns | No recent progress with Brandon Weeden
Updating a previous report, the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with RB Trent Richardson Monday, July 23. Richardson received a fully guaranteed four-year deal worth about $20.5 million, including a signing bonus of $13.341 million, according to reports. The contract contains no offset language, which would have prevented the Browns from being required to pay Richardson the remainder of his salary in the event they cut him before the deal expires and he signs with another team.
Browns | Agree to terms with Trent Richardson
Trent Richardson and the Cleveland Browns have agreed to a four-year, $20.4 million contract (fully guaranteed) with a $13.6 million signing bonus, NFL.com and NFL Network’s Albert Breer and Ian Rapoport reported Monday, each citing a source with knowledge of the situation.
Trent Richardson, Cleveland Browns agree to contract terms
Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees apologized to police, the school and fans after pleading guilty Monday to misdemeanor resisting law enforcement and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor in connection with his arrest outside an off-campus party in the spring.
Notre Dame QB Rees admits guilt, apologizes to police, school, fans
The Carolina Panthers received a seventh-round pick in the NFL Draft from the New York Jets in exchange for OT Jeff Otah Monday, July 23. The Panthers had previously traded a seventh-round draft choice to the Oakland Raiders to acquire WR Louis Murphy.
Panthers | Receive draft pick for Jeff Otah
The Seattle Seahawks agreed to a multi-year extension with DL Chris Clemons Monday, July 23, according to sources. Terms of the extension were not given. Clemons had decided to skip the team’s mandatory minicamp from June 12-14 due to his frustration with his contract.
Seahawks | Chris Clemons agrees to extension
Aaron Berry has released a statement expressing how sorry he was to his family and former team, the Detroit Lions, over his recent actions. The cornerback also says he plans to learn from his experience and play again.
Aaron Berry: I’m embarrassed by my current situation
Disbelief took place at ACC media days as news spread about PSU’s crippling penalties. Tony Barnhart says Frank Beamer, college football’s winningest active coach, said it best: It’s a day none of us will ever forget.
Crippling penalties for Penn State leads to sadness, disbelief at ACC media days