Pees wont return as Pats defensive coordinator

Dean Pees is leaving after four seasons as the New England Patriots defensive coordinator. Pees said Thursday that hes told team owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick that he wont seek to renew his contract when it expires at the end of January. In a statement issued by the club, Pees said he enjoyed [...]

NFL Injury Report

The National Football League injury report, as provided by the league (OUT – Definitely will not play; DNP – Did not practice; LIMITED – Limited participation in practice; FULL – Full participation in practice). SATURDAY BALTIMORE RAVENS at INDIANAPOLIS COLTS – RAVENS: DNP: T Jared Gaither (ankle). LIMITED: CB Cary Williams (thigh). FULL: LB Tavares [...]

RB Barber misses Cowboys practice

Cowboys coach Wade Phillips has a good reason to believe running back Marion Barber will do everything possible to overcome a knee injury in time to play a second-round playoff game in Minnesota. Hes been mad at me the last two years because I didnt let him play in the preseason game there, Phillips said, [...]

NFL Calendar

Jan 16-17 – Divisional playoffs. Jan. 24 – Conference championships. Jan. 31 – Pro Bowl, Miami. Feb. 7 – Super Bowl, Miami. Feb. 24-March 2 – NFL combine, Indianapolis. March 5 – Free agency begins. March 21-24 – Annual owners meeting, Orlando, Fla. April 22-24 – NFL draft.

Jaguars reduce some ticket prices for 2010

The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut ticket prices for 2010, hoping to lure back some of the 17,000 season-ticket holders who didnt renew last year. The Jaguars have reduced season tickets in two sections in the upper deck by $90, reduced season tickets in four sections in the lower bowl by $100, and reduced season tickets [...]

Carroll leaves USC to coach Seahawks

Pete Carroll loves challenges and the NFL game. The Seattle Seahawks offered both, and not even Southern California could compete. Carroll ended his nine-year tenure with the Trojans on Monday, leaving behind a program facing multiple woes for a lucrative deal to coach the Seahawks. If you know anything about me, you know I cant [...]

Dolphins fire defensive coordinator Pasqualoni

Miami Dolphins coach Tony Sparano decided the defensive upgrades needed this offseason include a new coordinator. The Dolphins on Monday announced the firing of defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, whose unit backslid in the second year of the Bill Parcells regime. Miami ranked 22nd in yards allowed after finishing 15th a year earlier. One problem was [...]

Rice, Smith top list of 17 Hall finalists

If ever two players seemed like locks to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith would be the choices. Rice retired as the NFLs career receiving leader, and Smith finished as the top rusher. They were among 17 finalists announced Friday for the Hall [...]

Vikings Harvin named top offensive rookie

The Little Phenom is the NFLs top offensive rookie. Percy Harvin used his versatility and intelligence to win The Associated Press 2009 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver/kick returner ran away with the balloting the same way he outran defenses and special teams this season. Harvin received 41 votes [...]