Retired football players angry with the NFL Players Association over disability and pension benefits said Sunday that the executive director of the union may be ahead of himself in seeking their support during upcoming contract talks with the league. The informal group of former football players lashed out at comments made by NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith, who said Saturday that retired…
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over his Facebook activity, police said Friday. Ojinnaka, a fourth-year reserve drafted out of Syracuse in the fifth round of 2006, was charged with simple battery, said police spokesman David Schiralli in suburban Gwinnett County.
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over his Facebook activity, police said Friday.
Free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears after leading the St. Louis Rams in tackles four of the past six seasons. The Bears also locked up defensive tackle Israel Idonije with a two-year extension through 2011 and agreed to contracts with seven of their nine draft picks.
Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. Idonije started three games and appeared in all 16 last season, posting career highs with 28 tackles and 3 1/2 sacks. A former undrafted free agent, Idonije has appeared in 71 games over the past five seasons, registering 99 tackles and 5 1/2 sacks.
Free agents lost : OT Khalif Barnes, FB Anthony Controne, CB Drayton Florence, CB Isaiah Gardner, WR Matt…
The NFL and NFLPA were unable to agree to a deal resulting in fines instead of player suspensions.
The Giants and Eagles are counting on an impact from WR Hakeem Nicks and LT Jason Peters, respectively.
Aaron Schobel and Gibril Wilson’s contributions are significant for the Bills and Dolphins, respectively.