Cleveland Browns DL Kiante Tripp was arrested on charges of burglary. Tripp and two others are being accused of threatening people inside an apartment and ‘ransacking’ the place. He is currently being held in a jail in Atlanta.
Browns | Kiante Tripp arrested
St. Louis Rams head coach and former Tennessee Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said he thinks RB Chris Johnson will return to greatness in 2012. ‘I didn’t watch all that much of him last year, but that kind of thing doesn’t happen overnight,’ Fisher said. ‘C.J. is still a tremendously talented running back and he’s still got a lot ahead of him.’
Titans | Jeff Fisher expects Chris Johnson to rebound
Roger Goodell has upheld the punishment for four current and former New Orleans Saints players for their role in the team’s “bounty” scandal.
Player discipline for Saints’ ‘bounties’ upheld by Roger Goodell
Derrick Ward, a former seventh-round pick who went on to post a 1,000-yard campaign in 2008, announced Tuesday that he is stepping away from football.
Derrick Ward ‘calling it a career’ after eight seasons
The Packers have invited Brett Favre to attend Mike Holmgren’s induction into the team’s Hall of Fame. It remains to be seen if the former Packer great will take up the offer.
Brett Favre invited to Holmgren’s Packers induction
The Washington Redskins are unlikely to sign free-agent FS Nick Collins (neck) after he had spinal fusion surgery last year.
Redskins | Unlikely to take a chance on Nick Collins
Washington Redskins TE Fred Davis is unlikely to be given a contract extension by the deadline Monday, July 16.
Redskins | Fred Davis unlikely to receive extension
Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson wants to be the savior of the city. ‘I want to be the best thing that ever happened to Cleveland,’ Richardson told said. ‘I want to be that type of all-time guy when it comes down to it.’ ‘There ain’t no sugarcoating. I’m going to get the ball. I’m going to catch the ball. I’m going to block. I’m going to do everything I can and they’re going to put me in the best situation. I want to be that guy they don’t have to take off the field.’
Browns | Trent Richardson has high hopes
Denver Broncos PK Matt Prater’s four-year deal is believed to be worth $13 million with a $3 million signing bonus. Prater kicked game-winning field goals in three straight weeks last year and led the league in touchback percentage (70.1). He has the highest percentage in league history from 50 yards or more.
Broncos | Matt Prater financial details
Jerry Jones said that he felt the ‘window’s closing’ on the Dallas’ chances for a Super Bowl Championship. A sentiment that LB DeMarcus Ware agrees with. The Cowboys need to act now.
DeMarcus Ware agrees ‘window’s closing’ on Cowboys