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Football

March 21, 2010

ORLANDO, Fla. - NFL owners will discuss many issues at their meetings this week, none juicier than a possible change to the way overtime is handled during the playoffs.

Colts hire Turner as receivers coach, Prince as assistant offensive line coach

March 20, 2010

INDIANAPOLIS - The Colts have hired former Bears offensive co-ordinator Ron Turner as wide receivers coach and former Virginia special teams co-ordinator Ron Prince as assistant offensive line coach.

Football transactions

March 19, 2010

Movements in the world of football Friday:

Free-agent linebacker Porter agrees to three-year contract with Cardinals

March 19, 2010

TEMPE, Ariz. - Four-time Pro Bowl linebacker Joey Porter agreed to a three-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on Friday.

Titans sign defensive end Jason Babin of Eagles to offer sheet

March 19, 2010

NASHVILLE - Tennessee has acquired defensive end Jason Babin after the Philadelphia Eagles declined to match the Titans' offer.

Jets sign former Seahawks linebacker, special teams ace Lance Laury

March 19, 2010

NEW YORK - The New York Jets have signed former Seahawks linebacker and special teams captain Lance Laury.

Report: Former AFL player files lawsuit alleging doctor mistreated concussions

March 19, 2010

NEW YORK - A former Arena Football League player filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that a Colorado Crush team doctor mistreated his concussions two years ago, resulting in permanent injury, The New York Times reported on its website Thursday night.

Football transactions

March 18, 2010

Movements in the world of football Thursday:

Agent: general manager Scot McCloughan still with San Francisco 49ers as of now

March 18, 2010

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The agent for San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday night his client is still employed by the team - for now, anyway.

Broncos new QB Brady Quinn says he's fully recovered from badly sprained foot

March 18, 2010

DENVER - Brady Quinn says his severely sprained left foot is no longer an issue.

With Feagles' future in air, Giants sign former Aussie rules player to punt

March 18, 2010

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Seeking a possible replacement if they can't re-sign punter Jeff Feagles, the New York Giants have signed former Australian rules football player Jy Bond.

Philadelphia Eagles sign defensive end Darryl Tapp to a three-year deal

March 18, 2010

PHILADELPHIA - Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start.

'A new regime': Shanahan, Allen reshape Redskins, including quieter free agency

March 18, 2010

ASHBURN, Va. - It sure didn't take long for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen to begin remaking the Washington Redskins.

Grossman wants to be NFL starter again with the Washington Redskins

March 18, 2010

ASHBURN, Va. - Rex Grossman wants to get back to being a starting NFL quarterback and hopes "to be thrown into the mix" with the Washington Redskins.

Former CFL-NFL player Ismail gets new job as announcer for PBR bull riding

March 18, 2010

NEW YORK - Former CFL and NFL receiver Rocket Ismail has a new job as a television announcer for bull riding.

Football transactions

March 17, 2010

Movements in the world of football Wednesday:

Washington Redskins sign free-agent QB Rex Grossman to 1-year contract

March 17, 2010

ASHBURN, Va. - Free-agent quarterback Rex Grossman signed a one-year contract with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday.

Titans sign DE Jason Babin of Eagles to offer sheet

March 17, 2010

NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Titans have signed defensive end Jason Babin to an offer sheet.

Minnesota Vikings agree to terms with backup defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy

March 17, 2010

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - Jimmy Kennedy will return to the Minnesota Vikings next season.

Seattle Seahawks sign linebacker Matt McCoy to a one-year contract

March 17, 2010

RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks signed former Tampa Bay linebacker Matt McCoy to a US$630,000, one-year contract Wednesday, adding depth to their defence and special teams.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis undergoes right knee procedure

March 17, 2010

SANTA CLARA, Calif. - San Francisco 49ers All-Pro linebacker Patrick Willis has undergone surgery on his right knee to remove an inflamed fluid sac that kept him out of this year's Pro Bowl.

Tim Tebow's new throwing motion highlights Florida's pro day for NFL scouts, coaches, execs

March 17, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Tim Tebow's latest visit to Florida Field looked like most of the others. He was cheered, revered and pulled in every direction.

NFL owners to vote sometime next week on new playoff overtime proposal

March 17, 2010

NEW YORK - NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin toss kicks a field goal on the first series.

Florida's Meyer returns from leave of absence, coaches first spring practice

March 17, 2010

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida coach Urban Meyer is back at practice after his leave of absence.


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