Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett says the NCAA has been trying to use his antitrust lawsuit over its sanctions against Penn State in a child sex abuse scandal to combat a groundswell of public criticism.
Jacoby Jones will be the latest NFL player to compete on Dancing with the Stars. In honor of his acceptance on the show, we count down the greatest NFL players to compete for the coveted Dancing with the Stars mirror ball trophy.
Dancing with the Stars: Ranking the NFL contestants
Free-agent DL Cullen Jenkins (Eagles) is not likely to return to the Packers after being cut by the Eagles Monday, Feb. 25, according to Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press Gazette. Vandermause points out Packers general manager Ted Thompson let Jenkins go in free agency two years ago, and that Thompson historically does not sign 32-year- old players. Vandermause also suggests the team will likely look to fill their need on the defensive line with a younger player.
Packers | Cullen Jenkins unlikely to return
Green Bay Packers LB Desmond Bishop (hamstring) should be ready for organized team activities and mini-camp this off-season, according to his agent, Blake Baratz. “He’s been rehabbing daily, getting the strength back in his quads and his legs,’ said Baratz. ‘I think he’s 85, 90%. I’d have to ask him but he’s getting there. He’s getting there. I think he’ll be fully cleared for all of the off-season stuff.”
Packers | Desmond Bishop injury update
Tom Brady restructured his deal on Monday, in a move that will give the Patriots some much-needed salary cap relief. A ton of fan enthusiasts have lauded Brady for the move, even calling him a football martyr. But before we get too crazy with all of this talk, understand Brady does get a lot of guaranteed money for the move. Plus, Brady had a lot of extra “perks” and provisions added to his deal which shows he’s not making out too badly. NFL.com was able to unearth some of these requests: Bill Belichick must wear a tie at least once a year. Team must wear Ugg boots on chartered flights. I will not get on the charter again if “Blue […]
Tom Brady Contract Demands
New Orleans Saints impending free-agent OT Jermon Bushrod said there have not been any serious talks with the team about a new contract but he expects talks to become more serious in the near future.
Saints | No serious talks with Jermon Bushrod yet
New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (forearm) underwent surgery last week for an infection in the same forearm he broke in the playoffs. The infection was caught early enough that he likely will not miss extended time. Gronkowski is expected to be ready for training camp.
Patriots | Rob Gronkowski undergoes surgery
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots QB Tom Brady’s three-year, $27 million contract extension is guaranteed.
Patriots | Tom Brady’s extension guaranteed
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden said he believes he could beat any competition the team adds for the starting quarterback job next season.
Browns | Brandon Weeden believes he can win starting job
The Dallas Cowboys could consider releasing SS Gerald Sensabaugh this offseason in order to save $1.4 million in salary cap space. Sensabaugh’s $3 million base salary for 2013 will become fully guaranteed if he is not the roster March 12.
Cowboys | Could consider releasing Gerald Sensabaugh