Antoine Winfield soured on the Minnesota Vikings after being blindsided by his release in March. Find out why he ended up accepting a lesser role on the Seattle Seahawks.
Antoine Winfield eyes Super Bowl with Seahawks
Will 2013 first-round draft pick Jarvis Jones earn a starting job with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Or will coordinator Dick LeBeau’s complicated scheme stymie the rookie linebacker’s development?
Pittsburgh Steelers bringing Jarvis Jones along slowly
Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson want Chip Kelly to name a starting QB before the Philadelphia Eagles hit training camp. Offensive lineman Evan Mathis has a different take on the situation.
Evan Mathis: Chip Kelly shouldn’t rush Eagles’ QB pick
Oakland Raiders QBs Matt Flynn, Tyler Wilson, Terrelle Pryor and Matt McGloin didn’t fare well at their minicamp Tuesday, June 11. Many of their throws were batted down at the line of scrimmage, landed behind and over receivers, and were generally off the mark. No option distinguished himself from the others. Pryor said that since defenders weren’t wearing pads, they were more upright, which made it easier to bat down throws.
Raiders | Ugly minicamp performance from QBs
Atlanta Falcons RB Steven Jackson questioned the notion that a running back is officially toast at age 30. ‘This is not the ’70s or ’80s, when it was just hard-nosed football. The game has changed. As long as I can evolve with it, I’ll be just fine.’ He’s trying to fight off effects of age by going on a gluten-free diet.
Falcons | Steven Jackson scoffs at age-30 backlash
San Diego Chargers TE Antonio Gates, who turns 33 next week, has looked quick and fit in workouts this offseason. He’s been using his height advantage against defenders in non-pads work.
Chargers | Antonio Gates looks quick and fit
Indianapolis Colts RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) was spotted with his right foot in a walking boot during minicamp practice Wednesday, June 12. He had surgery on the foot six months ago and continues to be brought along slowly in his recovery. He plans to be ready to go when Indy’s training camp opens July 27. The Colts see him as more than an occasional contributor, but his role will be clarified the closer they get to Week 1.
Colts | Ahmad Bradshaw wearing boot
San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy is confident in OLB Dwight Freeney. There are concerns that Freeney is out of place if he’s not a 4-3 defensive end, but McCoy said the veteran will fit in because San Diego often uses multiple looks on passing downs.
Chargers | Confident in Dwight Freeney
Warren Sapp made no friends in Pittsburgh two seasons ago when he called the Steelers’ defense “old and slow.” Asked Wednesday if he’s changed his tune, Sapp dropped another hammer on the Black and Gold.
Warren Sapp: Pittsburgh Steelers’ D still ‘old and slow’
San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy lauded RB Danny Woodhead for his versatility and expects him to be in a lot of offensive packages this coming year.
Chargers | Danny Woodhead to have noteworthy role