BEREA, Ohio (AP) Clay pigeons became clay particles. In the blink of an eye, Browns rookie quarterback Brandon Weeden's powerful right arm turned the tiny targets into dust. As he prepared for the NFL draft, Weeden recently took part in
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) As a junior at Troy, Jonathan Massaquoi weighed about 260 pounds when he led the Sun Belt Conference with 13½ sacks. As a senior last season, Massaquoi was up to 275 pounds, and he had only
CINCINNATI (AP) Quarterback Tony Pike had his name affixed above the wooden locker that once belonged to Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson. It was a temporary nameplate, but that was fine by Pike, who is getting a chance to revive
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England's Dont'a Hightower is living out his childhood dream in the NFL. One of the Patriots' newest linebackers, Hightower isn't getting caught up in the haze of playing out a real-life fantasy, though. Instead he's focused
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns have signed eight of their 11 draft picks. The club announced Saturday that they've signed offensive lineman Mitchell Schwartz, defensive lineman John Hughes, wide receiver Travis Benjamin, linebacker James-Michael Johnson, offensive lineman Ryan Miller,
SAN DIEGO (AP) Thousands of fans got the chance to cheer one more time for Junior Seau at the stadium where he starred for 13 seasons. Hours after Seau was buried in his hometown Friday, a crowd estimated at 20,000
PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Eagles signed fourth-round draft picks Brandon Boykin, along with two other draft choices, and free agent quarterback Jacory Harris out of Miami. Boykin, a cornerback from Georgia, guard Brandon Washington (fifth round) from Miami and running back
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Kendall Wright calls the Tennessee Titans' playbook big with a lot of plays, and it's something very new to the wide receiver. Not because he's a rookie and first-round draft pick. It's the first playbook Wright has
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) First-round draft pick Luke Kuechly has a new number and, at least for now, a new position with the Carolina Panthers. Before his first NFL practice, Kuechly was given No. 59 the same number his new coach
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) Coach Mike Smith likes what he's seen from one of the Atlanta Falcons' two high-profile rookie offensive linemen. Peter Konz, a second-round draft pick from Wisconsin, looked the part of a potential NFL starter as the
CINCINNATI (AP) Vontaze Burfict swooped in from the middle linebacker spot and closed on the ball carrier, then quickly pulled up to avoid any contact. He was practicing the thing he needs to improve upon most. No cheap shots. No
BEREA, Ohio (AP) On a day of renewal and optimism in Cleveland, coach Pat Shurmur had to first dispense the bad news. It's always seems to be something with the Browns. Moments after running back Trent Richardson, quarterback Brandon Weeden
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The University of Minnesota's Board of Regents has approved an agreement with the Minnesota Vikings that allows the use of TCF Bank Stadium during the NFL team's construction of its new stadium. The board unanimously approved the letter
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England's Chandler Jones took the field with no idea what to expect from his first day of rookie minicamp Friday. All he knew was that the Patriots wanted him here. So much so that they traded
WASHINGTON (AP) The younger brother of NFL players Vernon and Vontae Davis has been declared incompetent to stand trial in the slaying of a man visiting the nation's capital from Colorado. Nineteen-year-old Michael Davis is charged with first-degree murder in
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed all seven of their draft picks, including linebacker Luke Kuechly from Boston College, Carolina's first-round pick and the No. 9 overall choice. All seven will participate in the team's three-day rookie minicamp beginning
BEREA, Ohio (AP) The Cleveland Browns have a massive hole to plug on their defensive line. Run-stopping tackle Phil Taylor will be out for months, and maybe for the season with a torn chest muscle. Taylor tore his left pectoral
BEREA, Ohio (AP) Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor needs surgery to repair a torn chest muscle and will be sidelined for months. Taylor tore his left pectoral muscle on Thursday lifting weights. Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Taylor, who started
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) Two U.S. senators want to create a commemorative coin in recognition of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin and Ohio Republican Rob Portman introduced legislation Thursday that would authorize
DENVER (AP) - Tim Tebow connects with Demaryious Thomas for a touchdown on the first play of overtime to beat Denver 29-23.
Post game sound following the Saints 45-28 NFC Wild Card win over the Detroit Lions.
Post game sound following the Saints 45-28 NFC Wild Card win over the Detroit Lions.
Post game soundfollowing the Saints 45-28 NFC Wild Card win over the Detroit Lions.
Video of the scene outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome prior to the NFC Wild Card playoff game between the Saints and Lions.
Post game sound following the Saints 45-28 NFC Wild Card win over the Detroit Lions.
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