Lovie Smith says it’s “very important” to extend Gerald McCoy’s contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After all, McCoy was the most dominant three-technique tackle last season after Geno Atkin’s injury.
Lovie Smith wants Gerald McCoy’s contract extended
Seattle Seahawks SS Kam Chancellor (hip) tweeted that he will not be undergoing surgery for a hip issue despite contradicting reports. Chancellor said his hip injury is far less severe than the one WR Percy Harvin was dealing with last season. It’s unknown how long of a recovery period Chancellor will need if he does undergo surgery, which would be a clean-up procedure.
Seahawks | Kam Chancellor says he’s not having surgery
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell discussed postseason expansion Wednesday at the NFL Annual Meeting in Orlando. Is change coming in the near future to the current playoff format?
Roger Goodell: Great interest in NFL playoff expansion
After speaking with Philadelphia Eagles WR DeSean Jackson in a private meeting, head coach Chip Kelly was non-committal as to whether the team will actually trade Jackson this offseason. ‘I like DeSean. DeSean did a really nice job for us (last season). But we’re always going to do what’s best for the organization,’ Kelly said. Kelly also said Jackson hasn’t approached the team about adding money to his contract.
Eagles | Chip Kelly non-committal on DeSean Jackson
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said free-agent TE Jermichael Finley (neck) still isn’t medically cleared to continue his playing career. Finley reportedly failed his physical with the Seattle Seahawks several weeks ago, and he’s been working regularly with trainers in Minnesota and Arizona this offseason. ‘He had a serious injury. I know there is a lot of excitement, based on what I’ve been told. I haven’t seen him work out, but I guess his workouts have gone really well. He’s in great shape. I know he feels good. The reality is this injury is going to take some time. We’ll continue to watch it,’ McCarthy said.
NFL | Jermichael Finley still not cleared?
New York Giants OG John Jerry, who was named in the Ted Wells bullying report covering the Miami Dolphins last season, will not be suspended by the league, according to head coach Tom Coughlin. Jerry will be required to undergo a medical evaluation because of his involvement in the bullying scandal, and he could be placed in a treatment program, depending on the outcome.
Giants | John Jerry won’t be banned
Winston restrained in FSU-Florida baseball scuffle
Winston restrained in FSU-Florida baseball scuffle
Julio Jones is ahead of schedule in his recovery from foot surgery, Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith said Wednesday. What can the team expect from the impact wide receiver in 2014?
Mike Smith: Julio Jones ahead of schedule for Falcons
Ray Rice’s legal situation remains on the league’s radar, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell told reporters Wednesday. Is there a timetable for a possible suspension for the Baltimore Ravens star’s recent arrest?
Roger Goodell: Ray Rice’s legal situation on NFL’s radar
Taunting penalties almost tripled last season, and the NFL wants to do something about it. Jeff Fisher and the Competition Committee have emphasized on-field misconduct.
Jeff Fisher: NFL will enforce current taunting rule