New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews was held without bail Monday after allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend’s head. Andrews was arrested Monday after the alleged incident that occurred at about 1 a.m. after he returned home and an argument began between him and his girlfriend, according to Gregg Miliote, director of communications for the Bristol County district attorney’s… Read Original Post Here
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited on a charge of drug abuse after police say he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Police Lt. Thomas Stacho said on Monday he confirmed with Ravens director of security Darren Sanders that Martin was the individual arrested. Read Original Post Here
The Tennessee Titans signed starting right tackle David Stewart to a multiyear contract extension Monday. Stewart has started 30 games at tackle during his three-year career, including all 16 games last season. Contract details were not released. He had signed a one-year tender earlier this offseason as a restricted free agent. Read Original Post Here
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich. Read Original Post Here
Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after the team couldn’t work out a trade for Willie Parker’s former backup. Also released were safety Mike Lorello, long snapper Jared Retkofsky and offensive lineman Doug Legursky. Davenport rushed for a career-high 499 yards and averaged 4.7 yards per carry last season, but was ineffective as a starter in the… Read Original Post Here
The trial of former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry will continue Monday, but the wide receiver will be facing one less charge. Henry, who had been accused of punching a man in the face and breaking his car window with a beer bottle, had been charged with assault and criminal damaging. On Friday, Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Richard Bernat dismissed the criminal damaging charge. Read Original Post Here
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. “There’s something wrong about the system,” Goodell said Friday. “The money should go to people who perform.” Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long’s five-year, $57.75 million contract — with $30 million guaranteed.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed fears the Buffalo Bills will relocate to Toronto, adding he believes the franchise’s future is more secure with the additional revenue it generates from playing an annual game north of the border. “The Buffalo Bills are doing terrific,” he said Friday. “I think their step to Toronto has helped strengthen that. Read Original Post Here
Bills running back Marshawn Lynch had his driver’s license revoked in traffic court on Friday after saying he didn’t know he hit someone while driving on a Buffalo street last month. Administrative Law Judge Thomas Gagola found Lynch’s behavior on May 31 “constituted a reckless disregard of human life or property.” He also imposed the maximum $100 fine and $50 surcharge after Lynch pleaded guilty…
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A man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing Javon Walker this month after the Oakland wide receiver spent a night club-hopping was held Friday on bail totaling $86,000. Arfat Fadel’s lawyer, public defender Shane Emerick, said outside court he doubted Fadel could make bail. Emerick said Fadel intended to plead not guilty to charges that he and an unidentified second man followed Walker from… Read Original Post Here
