Adrian Peterson had one of the greatest seasons in NFL history in 2012. The reigning NFL MVP was ranked by his peers as the No. 1 player on NFL Network’s “Top 100 Players of 2013” countdown.
Adrian Peterson earned his top spot on ‘Top 100’ list
The mother of free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) believes her son is innocent and will be cleared of all charges, including the first-degree murder of Odin Lloyd, in time. ‘All I can say is that he will be cleared of all these charges in the end,’ she said. ‘Just let it play out until the end.’
NFL | Aaron Hernandez’s mom thinks he’ll be cleared
Aaron Hernandez’s mother, Terri Hernandez, believes her son — charged Wednesday with first-degree murder — ultimately will be proven innocent.
Ex-Patriot Aaron Hernandez’s mom: He’ll be cleared
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (knee) said he will be ready for training camp. Nicks said he has been running full routes.
Giants | Hakeem Nicks will be ready for training camp
New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks has been working out with QB Eli Manning after minicamp. The two worked out together twice this week and plan to work out together more in the coming weeks before training camp.
Giants | Hakeem Nicks working with Eli Manning
Updating a continuing story, Boston Police have found a car that was rented by free agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) in connection with a July 2012 homicide.
NFL | Car found in connection with Aaron Hernandez
Free-agent LB Ausar Walcott pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and other charges Thursday, June 27. Walcott is being held on $500,000 bail and is in the process of hiring an attorney.
NFL | Ausar Walcott pleads not guilty
Kansas City Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles said he excited the team is going to use the pistol offense in 2013, an offense he is familiar with after running it in the 2008 season. ‘I ran it my rookie year and I love it,’ Charles said on NFL Network’s ‘NFL AM’ on Thursday. ‘I ain’t never been around no offense that’s about to be explosive and about to put me in space and making me make plays. I see Frank Gore had success with (the pistol) with the (San Francisco) 49ers. If he can have success, I hope I can have success as well.’
Chiefs | Jamaal Charles praises teams offense
Jacksonville Jaguars OT Luke Joeckel and San Diego Chargers OT D.J. Fluker both said they were impressed with Cleveland Browns LB Barkevious Mingo when they faced him during college. ‘I’ve gone against Mingo three times in my career,’ Fluker said. ‘Mingo’s a great player. He has a good work ethic and he’s a guy with a high motor. He works hard, he’s strong and he’s fast off the edge.’
Our View: Mingo is an incredible athlete with the length, first step explosion, and closing burst to get to the QB in a hurry. He’s still raw and needs to develop counter moves to his edge speed in order to play up to his potential as a pro.
Browns | Two OTs high on Barkevious Mingo
As expected, Aaron Hernandez passed through waivers unclaimed Thursday. And NFL teams were told that any future contract with Hernandez must be approved by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Ian Rapoport reported.
Former Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez clears waivers