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Thursday, March 18, 2010

OT rule change to vote

By Herald wire services

NFL owners will vote at next week’s annual meetings whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the team winning the OT coin...

Eagles sign DE Darryl Tapp to 3-year contract

This Dec. 27, 2009, file photo shows Seattle Seahawks’ Darryl Tapp (55) trying to sack Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, in Green Bay, Wis.

By Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA — Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start. Two days after joining the Philadelphia Eagles...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

LaDainian Tomlinson: Brett Favre didn’t tip hand

LaDainian Tomlinson says playing in a familiar offensive scheme on a team with a chance to win a championship and living in New York played major roles in choosing to join the Jets.

By Herald wire services

Brett Favre kept his plans to himself, even as he helped try to recruit LaDainian...

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NFL to examine 2 possessions in playoffs OT

By Associated Press

NEW YORK — NFL owners will vote next week whether to allow each team a possession in overtime in the playoffs if the...

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James Ihedigbo leads Jets teammates to Haiti

New York Jets cornerback James Ihedigbo is stopped by Baltimore Ravens offensive tackle Joe Reitz after an interception during the third quarter of a preseason NFL football game Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Baltimore.

By Associated Press

NEW YORK — Three New York Jets players traveled to Haiti on Monday to help with the relief and recovery efforts...

Redskins sign quarterback Rex Grossman

This Dec. 13, 2009, file photo shows Houston Texans quarterback Rex Grossman warming up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Houston. Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins.

By Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Quarterback Rex Grossman has signed a free-agent contract with the Washington Redskins. Grossman...

Ex-football player Jon Runyan prepares to launch NJ campaign

By Associated Press

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — Former NFL lineman Jon Runyan is leaving the gridiron for the rough-and-tumble of New Jersey politics. The ex-Philadelphia Eagle...

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

NFL finds solution for new Meadowlands openers

An artist’s rendering of the new Meadowlands stadium in New Jersey.

By Vinny DiTrani / The Record (Hackensack N.J.)

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he came up with "a unique approach for celebrating...

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LaDainian Tomlinson will need to adjust to new role

By Tom Rock and Bob Glauber / Newsday

LaDainian Tomlinson has been the star of whichever backfield he found himself in...

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Browns see Jake Delhomme as veteran presence

Cleveland officially signed former Pro Bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme to a two-year contract.

By Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio — Mike Holmgren knows Jake Delhomme is 35 years old and coming off the worst season of his career. It’s...

Calif. patrol: Packers’ Spencer Havner faces DUI charges

By Associated Press

GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol says Green Bay Packers linebacker and tight end Spencer Havner is facing DUI charges after crashing...

Monday, March 15, 2010

Jets sign LaDainian Tomlinson to two-year contract

By Roderick Boone / Newsday

Move over, Lawrence Taylor. There’s another "L.T." on his way to town. LaDainian...

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Larry Foote returns to Steelers as backup LB

By Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Larry Foote quickly realized how much he disliked losing. The inside linebacker is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a $9.3...