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Head of NFL referees wants changes made to celebration penalties

The celebration flags continue to be a point of contention

Green Bay Packers: Kentrell Brice Can Fill Micah Hyde's Role

The Green Bay Packers lost Micah Hyde to the Buffalo Bills this offseason and, while it won’t be easy, Kentrell Brice can fill hisrole.When Micah Hyde left the Green Bay Packers, there were worries about how he would be replaced. These fears were rightfully placed, as he was an major part of …

2017 NFL Draft: 5 New England Patriots Rumors You Need to Know

With the 2017 NFL Draft just around the corner, the rumor mill is churning out some interesting chatter surrounding the New England Patriots’ potential plans.Coming off another Super Bowl win, the New England Patriots will undoubtedly head into 2017 with sky-high expectations. While their ros…

Rob Gronkowski is celebrating Easter in the most Gronk way possible

Gronk is having quite the offseason.

Washington Redskins: Portraying Sean Taylor Presents Challenge For Khairi Fortt

According to reports Washington Redskins linebacker Khairi Fortt recently picked up an acting role with a major network.Washington Redskins linebacker Khairi Forttwill play the role of late Redskins great Sean Taylor on a June episode of The Perfect Murder,TMZ reported on Saturday. Taylor played f…

Denver Broncos: Will Tackle Or Playmaker Prevail With 20th Pick?

The Denver Broncos have options at the 20th pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, but will they look at the offensive line or for a playmaker?After weeks of vetting and meeting with a bevy of prospects, it’s almost executive decision time for the Denver Broncos brass as the 2017 NFL Draft looms.The tea…

Bears re-sign linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year contract.

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year contract.

Linebacker Sam Acho re-signs with Chicago Bears

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears have re-signed linebacker Sam Acho to a one-year deal.

Cam Newton is not trying to blend in at Coachella

And you wondered what happened to your grandma’s sofa pillows

Tennessee Titans: Mike Mularkey's Past Drafts Should Give Fans Pause

The 2017 NFL Draft is massively important for the Tennessee Titans, but head coach Mike Mularkey’s history is a tad concerningTennessee Titans head coach Mike Mularkey has been around the league for quite a while.Most notably, he’s had previous head coaching stops with Buffalo in 2004 an…

Anguish, sympathy for Heap after ex-NFL player's kid killed (Yahoo Sports)

Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck, killing her. Jay Feely, who played with Heap on the Arizona Cardinals, wrote on Twitter : ”My heart is broken for Todd Heap and his family. Heap spent 10 seasons with the Ravens, who selected him in the first round out of Arizona State in 2001.

Anguish, sympathy for Heap after ex-NFL player's kid killed

PHOENIX (AP) Condolences poured in for retired NFL player Todd Heap and his family on Saturday, a day after police say the former Pro Bowl tight end accidentally ran over his 3-year-old daughter with a truck, killing her.

Denver Broncos: Should They Draft Ryan Ramczyk?

Should the Denver Broncos use their first-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft to select Ryan Ramczyk to improve their offensive line?The 2017 NFL Draft will be here before we know it and the Broncos will have a big decision to make with their first-round pick, which is currently 20th overall. Offensi…

San Francisco 49ers: 5 Best Trade Down Scenarios In 2017 NFL Draft

The San Francisco 49ers own theNo. 2 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Nevertheless, they should be doing everything they can to trade down.The 49ers find themselves in an uncomfortable situation heading into the 2017 NFL Draft. There is no clear-cut draft prospect worthy of being taken with the team…

2017 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys Increase Watt-age In Full 7-Round Projection

Where will all the big names land in this full seven-round 2017 NFL Mock draft covering all 32 teams and 253 selections?With the actual thing just around the corner, this full seven-round 2017 NFL mock draft will attempt to predict who will land where after all the selections are done. So far the …

Chicago Bears: Possible Safety Options In 2017 NFL Draft

The Chicago Bears are in a position to draft a safety nearly every year, and this trend figures to continue in the upcoming 2017 NFL Draft.Since Mike Brown departed following the 2008 season, safety has quickly become a positon of horror for the Chicago Bears. Finding one competent safety — …

2017 NFL Draft: Kansas City Chiefs Mid-April 7-Round Mock Draft

With only two weeks left until the 2017 NFL Draft,we take another look at who the Kansas City Chiefs may draft with their 10 selections.As the 2017 NFL Draft draws closer, there is a strong sense that the Kansas City Chiefs are taking a quarterback high in the draft. They have interviewed most of …

Green Bay Packers: Jason McCourty Should Be On Radar

The Tennessee Titans recently released defensive back Jason McCourty, andthe Green Bay Packers should be going after him.The Green Bay Packers are desperately in need ofhelp in their secondary. Meanwhile, Jason McCourty was recently released from the Tennessee Titans. Do you see where this is goin…

Indianapolis Colts: Johnathan Hankins Signing Builds Optimism

With the recent addition of defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins, the optimism around the Indianapolis Colts is undeniably growing.The Indianapolis Colts front office have been a busy bunch and general manager, Chris Ballard, is quickly winning the hearts of fans.After a flurry of free agent signing…

Washington Redskins: 5 Second-Round Options In 2017 NFL Draft

The Washington Redskins currently have the 49th selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, now who could they take with the second-round pick?The Washington Redskins have done a good job in free agency, filling some holes on a team that just missed getting to the playoffs for the second straight season. Whi…

Ex-NFL player driving truck that ran over, killed daughter

PHOENIX (AP) Authorities say a former NFL player was moving a truck that ran over and killed his 3-year-daughter in the driveway of their suburban Phoenix home.

Police: Retired Pro Bowl TE Todd Heap accidentally killed young daughter moving his truck

Heap played 10 of his 12 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

Former Ravens tight end Todd Heap accidentally hits, kills daughter with truck

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Dallas Cowboys: Is Obi Melifonwu A First-Round Option In 2017 NFL Draft?

The Dallas Cowboys need to add a strong safety to pair withByron Jones, but could that mean pickingObi Melifonwu in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft?What the Dallas Cowboys shoulddo with their 2017 NFL Draft first-round choice at 28th overall and what they are going to do could be two differe…

Ex-NFL star Hernandez, serving life, acquitted in 2 slayings

BOSTON (AP) Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink.

The Latest: Attorney calls Aaron Hernandez 'very good' man

BOSTON (AP) The Latest on the Aaron Hernandez double murder trial (all times local):

Ex-NFL star Hernandez, serving life, acquitted in 2 slayings (Yahoo Sports)

Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who is already serving a life sentence for a 2013 murder, was acquitted Friday in a 2012 double slaying prosecutors said was fueled by his anger over a spilled drink. The former tight end for the New England Patriots choked back tears as the verdicts were read in Boston. After six days of deliberations, the jury found Hernandez not guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of Daniel de Abreu and Safiro Furtado.

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