Tom Coughlin set to meet with Eagles on Monday

Tom Coughlin set to meet with Eagles on Monday
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 9, 2016

The Philadelphia Eagles are looking to cross enemy lines as they continue their search for a new head coach.

The Eagles will meet with the recently-departed Tom Coughlin on Monday, a source informed of their thinking told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. Rapoport classified the meeting as more of a feeling-out for both sides rather than an interview. Philly had to ask permission from the Giants because Coughlin is still technically under contract with New York. The Giants granted it.

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Detroit Lions hire Bob Quinn as general manager

Detroit Lions hire Bob Quinn as general manager
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 8, 2016

The Detroit Lions have found their new general manager.

Detroit will hire Patriots director of pro scouting Bob Quinn to fill the role and has an agreement in principle, Lions president Rod Wood announced Friday. The soon-to-be new GM had the support of Patriots coach Bill Belichick, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

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Antonio Brown tops December's Players of the Month

Antonio Brown tops December's Players of the Month
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 7, 2016

Antonio Brown just keeps on posting monster numbers.

The Steelers went 4-1 in December and January, and it was in no small part thanks to the star wide receiver's output. In five games, the sixth-year player compiled 51 catches for 642 yards and five touchdowns.

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Pats' Edelman, McCourty, Amendola, Chung ruled out

Pats' Edelman, McCourty, Amendola, Chung ruled out
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
December 26, 2015

The Patriots have ruled out four key contributors for Sunday's game against the Jets.

New England ruled out wideouts Julian Edelman (foot) and Danny Amendola (knee), as well as safeties Devin McCourty (ankle) and Patrick Chung (foot) on Saturday. Amendola, Chung and McCourty were previously considered questionable, whereas Edelman was doubtful to play.

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Twitter reacts to Kirk Cousins' end-of-half kneel down

Twitter reacts to Kirk Cousins' end-of-half kneel down
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
December 26, 2015

The Redskins were ahead 16-10 with six seconds remaining and no timeouts while deep in the red zone. Quarterback Kirk Cousins decided to kneel down, which brought the half to a close and left points on the board.

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Brock Osweiler tops Week 11 Players of the Week

Brock Osweiler tops Week 11 Players of the Week
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
November 25, 2015

If Brock Osweiler only remains in the lineup a few more games, he'll go back to the bench with some new hardware after earning AFC's Offensive Player of the Week in Week 11.

Osweiler led the Denver Broncos to a 17-15 victory over the Chicago Bears on the road in his first career start, throwing for two touchdowns and 250 yards on 20-of-27 passing with nary a turnover. The fourth-year quarterback has been waiting patiently for his opportunity and he certainly made the most of it on Sunday.

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Jacoby Jones released by San Diego Chargers

Jacoby Jones released by San Diego Chargers
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
November 3, 2015

Jacoby Jones' time in San Diego has come to an end.

The ninth-year wideout was cut by the Chargers on Tuesday, the team announced.

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Matt Elam suspended one game for substance violation

Matt Elam suspended one game for substance violation
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
October 30, 2015

Ravens safety Matt Elam was suspended Friday for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances and Abuse.

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IK Enemkpali added to Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster

IK Enemkpali added to Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 11, 2015

It's been a whirlwind week for outside linebacker IK Enemkpali, and it ended with a promotion to the Buffalo Bills' primary roster.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday that Enemkpali was signed to the 53-man roster to keep another team from stealing him off their practice squad while suspended, according to a source informed of the Bills' plans. If he was on the practice squad, someone could sign him away, and because he's suspended, he wouldn't count against that team's roster count.

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Aldon Smith charged with 3 misdemeanors, arraignment Oct. 6

Aldon Smith charged with 3 misdemeanors, arraignment Oct. 6
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 11, 2015

On the same day it was announced that he had signed with the Oakland Raiders, Aldon Smith was charged with three misdemeanors stemming from an arrest by Santa Clara police that occurred last month.

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Jonas Gray signs to Dolphins' practice squad

Jonas Gray signs to Dolphins' practice squad
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 8, 2015

Running back Jonas Gray has found a new home, but it isn't on a team's active roster.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday that Gray was picked up by the Miami Dolphins and added to their practice squad, per a team source. He was cut by the Patriots on Saturday as they got down to their 53-man roster.

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Jets guard Oday Aboushi suspended one game

Jets guard Oday Aboushi suspended one game
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 20, 2015

New York Jets guard Oday Aboushi was suspended Thursday for the first game of the season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

"Oday was pulled over for a traffic stop in Morris Plains, New Jersey, on Jan. 10," Aboushi's representatives said in a statement obtained by NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport. "During the stop, police recovered a very small amount of marijuana from his vehicle. Oday accepted responsibility for the traffic infraction and all other charges were dismissed."

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Tom Coughlin: Jason Pierre-Paul will return when he's ready

Tom Coughlin: Jason Pierre-Paul will return when he's ready
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 8, 2015

New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Saturday he finally spoke to star defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul.

The two had a "good conversation" on Friday according to Coughlin, who also said Pierre-Paul wouldn't return to the team until he's healthy enough to get on the field.

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Madden social media team takes dig at Seahawks

Madden social media team takes dig at Seahawks
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 22, 2015

It wasn't enough for the Seattle Seahawks' social media team that Marshawn Lynch was given the highest rating of any running back in the upcoming Madden 2016 video game.

The Seahawks' Twitter account wondered aloud how Beast Mode wasn't given a 99-overall rating in the trucking category. It didn't take long for the official EA Sports Madden account to take a jab at how they failed to utilize their star running back's skills on the final goal line play of Super Bowl XLIX.

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Justin Cox waived by Chiefs following arrest

Justin Cox waived by Chiefs following arrest
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
July 21, 2015

Undrafted rookie cornerback Justin Cox was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs on Tuesday following an arrest on charges of burglary, aggravated domestic assault and trespassing on Monday.

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Former Giants coach Allie Sherman dies at age 91

Former Giants coach Allie Sherman dies at age 91
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
January 6, 2015

Former New York Giants coach Allie Sherman passed away peacefully in his home Saturday at the age of 91, the team confirmed.

Sherman was an undersized left-handed quarterback whose vast understanding of the game kept him on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster as a backup quarterback in the 1940s, particularly due to his knowledge of the T-formation.

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Justin Blackmon pleads no contest to misdemeanor

Justin Blackmon pleads no contest to misdemeanor
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
November 21, 2014

Suspended Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Justin Blackmon pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession on Thursday, according to The Oklahoman.

Blackmon was arrested July 23 when police pulled over the troubled receiver for a traffic violation and found an odor of marijuana emanating from his vehicle. Blackmon admitted to smoking in the vehicle while driving.

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Trindon Holliday signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Trindon Holliday signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
October 21, 2014

Return specialist Trindon Holliday has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, per a source informed of the deal. Holliday was previously with the New York Giants this season, who released him on Oct. 6 without him appearing in a game.

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Former Titans kicker Rob Bironas dies in car accident

Former Titans kicker Rob Bironas dies in car accident
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
September 21, 2014


Former Tennessee Titans kicker Rob Bironas died Saturday night in a single-car crash in Nashville, Tenn. He was 36 years old.

According to a Nashville Metro media release, Bironas lost control of the SUV he was operating and went off the road into several trees before turning upside down around 11 p.m. CT on Saturday. He was transported by ambulance to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. There was no evidence of drugs or alcohol.

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Bashaud Breeland cited for possession of marijuana

Bashaud Breeland cited for possession of marijuana
Mark E. Ortega
NFL.com
August 13, 2014


Washington Redskins rookie cornerback Bashaud Breeland was cited for misdemeanor possession of marijuana on Monday night, according to a statement obtained by NFL Media from Virginia Commonwealth University PIO Corey Byers.

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