By Associated Press
Urlacher was the face of the Bears’ franchise and leaves as one of the game’s great linebackers. In March, he and the Bears were unable to reach a contract agreement and he became a free agent.
By Associated Press
Santa Clara beat out South Florida in the running for the game to be played in 2016. Houston will host the game the following year.
By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press
While Redskins fans living near Redskins Park in Ashburn, where the team has held its training camp for several years, are dismayed that the team has moved further south, the team has heard from plenty of people further south in Norfolk and North Carolina delighted to now live closer to the site.
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
What he wrote Sunday on Twitter to thank fans for their unsolicited purchases from his wedding registry was a nice gesture. We like our heroes humble, and D.C. has no greater icon these days than RG3. To know he cherishes the jerky maker and the corn peeler and the napkins is reassuring. But the picture Griffin posted with the thank-you message was a bad look.
By Barry Wilner - Associated Press
The 49ers' new stadium is being built and is scheduled to open for the 2014 season. With the NFL showing a penchant for bringing is championship game to new venues, Santa Clara would appear to have a strong chance. Only once has the Bay Area staged a Super Bowl, in 1985 at Stanford Stadium.
By Associated Press
The six-time Pro Bowl player formerly known as Chad Ochocinco is serving a year of probation after Evelyn Lozada said he head-butted her during an argument last August. She quickly filed for divorce. They had been married only since July 4.
By Associated Press
McClain signed with the Ravens as a free agent on April 12. Ten days later, he was arrested in Alabama and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
By Brett Martel - Associated Press
Muncie was the Saints first-round pick, third overall, out of California in 1976. He played four-and-a-half seasons in New Orleans before being traded in 1980 to San Diego, where he finished his nine-year NFL career.
By Associated Press
The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback led the Eagles to four NFC championship games and a Super Bowl loss in 11 seasons before he was traded to Washington in 2010. McNabb went 92-49-1 with the Eagles and holds franchise records for completions (2801), passing yards (32,873) and passing touchdowns (216).
By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press
Te'o, the linebacker from Notre Dame, was picked by the Chargers in the second round after slipping out of the opening round in part because of a poor performance in a blowout loss to Alabama in the national championship game.
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Washington's professional football team will be known as the Redskins regardless of whether that name maintains legal trademark protection, team owner Daniel Snyder told USA Today this week.
By Nathan Fenno - The Washington Times
The brain-shredding neurodegenerative disease took root in Junior Seau's brain before he shot himself in 2012. Same with Ray Easterling, who also took his own life last year. Dave Duerson pulled the trigger in 2011. Dozens of other former NFL players were diagnosed.
By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press
Not getting any younger and confident he's put in place a young foundation capable of turning the Buffalo Bills into a winner, Buddy Nix called this the right time to step down as general manager on Monday. Published May 13, 2013
By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press
Jack Butler, who helped revolutionize the way cornerbacks played in the NFL during his Hall of Fame career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, died Saturday after a lengthy battle with a staph infection. He was 85. Published May 12, 2013
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press
The congratulatory messages flooded Oday Aboushi's Twitter page for a few days after he was drafted by the New York Jets two weeks ago. Published May 11, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The Baltimore Ravens acquired center A.Q. Shipley from the Indianapolis Colts for a conditional 2014 draft pick. Published May 9, 2013
By JEFF PARROTT - Associated Press
Eleven days after he was cut by the New York Jets, Tim Tebow's future plans remain up in the air. Published May 9, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Three-time All-Pro Ronde Barber is retiring after a 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that included a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl appearances. Published May 8, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Multiple media outlets report that Ronde Barber is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons as a standout defensive back. Published May 8, 2013
By JOSEPH WHITE - Associated Press
Robert Griffin III's knee is still feeling fine. His ability to turn a room upside down is better than ever. Published May 8, 2013
By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
The future home of the San Francisco 49ers will be called Levi's Stadium. Published May 8, 2013
By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Signature touchdown celebrations have been all the rage in the NFL in recent years — and now Michelle Obama is getting in on the act. Published May 8, 2013
By The Associated Press - Associated Press
Three-time All-Pro Ronde Barber is retiring after a 16-year career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that included a Super Bowl title and five Pro Bowl appearances. Published May 8, 2013
By Associated Press
Underwood steps in for Faith Hill, who announced last month that she would not be back for a seventh season. Underwood will sing a new version of "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," the network said Tuesday. Published May 7, 2013
