Three Oakland Raiders players were fined a total of $40,000 for their actions in last week's penalty-filled game against the Cleveland Browns. Tight end Tony Stewart got hit with the biggest amount, being docked $25,000 for "making intentional physical contact with a game official." Defensive end Richard Seymour was fined $10,000 for striking an opponent after the play was over and…
Original post by Unknown
Sean Payton says he'll draw on experience from his first season in New Orleans when the Saints line up against Carolina on Sunday. In 2006, the Saints were locked into the second seed in the NFC and pulled their starters early in their final regular season game, which was also against the Panthers.
Original post by Unknown
The Minnesota Vikings don't expect cornerback Antoine Winfield to be at full strength until the offseason. Winfield missed six games with a foot injury, before returning with a standout performance against Cincinnati three weeks ago. The past two games were some of his worst, though. Winfield was beaten in coverage several times.
Original post by Unknown
The NFL has fined Denver Broncos receiver Brandon Stokley $25,000 for making contact with an official that led to his ejection from last weekend's game at Philadelphia. Stokley said he plans to appeal the fine. The 11-year veteran was upset over the lack of an interference call on a third-down play in the first quarter against the Eagles when his route was disrupted by a defender.
Original post by Unknown
Brandon Marshall is sitting out the Denver Broncos' practice with a strained right hamstring that he suffered running a route one day earlier. Coach Josh McDaniels said he wasn't sure how serious the injury was or if Marshall would be able to return to practice on Friday. Marshall just earned his second straight Pro Bowl honor and has caught at least 100 passes for three straight seasons.
Original post by Unknown
Buffalo Bills national scout Buddy Nix has been promoted to general manager in team owner Ralph Wilson's first move to revamp his front office. Nix was introduced at a news conference Thursday as the Bills (5-10) prepare to close their season hosting Indianapolis (14-1) on Sunday. Nix fills a void after Marv Levy stepped down as general manager following the 2007 season.
Original post by Unknown
The NFL has fined Tennessee defensive coordinator Chuck Cecil $20,000 for prohibited verbal abuse of a game official as a result of his sideline comments in the Titans' 42-17 loss to San Diego on Christmas night. The Titans had just been flagged for roughing Philip Rivers when an official heard Cecil say something.
Original post by Unknown
Cowboys special teams coach Joe DeCamillis has become just the fourth recipient of the Special Courage Award. The only previous honorees in the NFL were Dick LeBeau (2008), Vince Papale (2006) and Eddie Jones (1999). DeCamillis oversaw offseason practices two weeks after surgery to repair a broken neck and missed only two days after undergoing an emergency appendectomy that also led to a hernia…
Original post by Unknown
No confusing answers from Jerry Gray this week. The Washington Redskins' secondary coach instead stuck to "no comment" when asked about his interview for the head coaching job. Gray stayed mum on the subject Thursday — even though the Fritz Pollard Alliance confirmed earlier this week Gray has interviewed for the position currently held by Jim Zorn.
Original post by Unknown
For a coach on the hot seat, Eric Mangini is acting pretty cool. Mangini will learn next week if he'll be back for a second season with the Cleveland Browns after meeting on Monday or Tuesday with new team president Mike Holmgren. The Browns (4-11) have won three straight heading into Sunday's season finale against Jacksonville.
Original post by Unknown