Tag: Professional football
Steelers re-sign WR Ray-Ray McCloud to 1-year deal
PITTSBURGH — Ray-Ray McLoud's solid season with the Pittsburgh Steelers earned the wide receiver/returner a second stint with the team.
...
College pro days become speed scouting with no NFL combine
Coaches and general managers have flocked to one city for nearly 40 years to interview players and watch them run drills at the NFL's...
Recent history of free agency shows it’s a cautionary tale
Dak Prescott got his big contract worthy of a franchise quarterback, while big-play receivers Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson got slapped with franchise tags.
...
Career fair helps former NFL players find new careers
The premise that every NFL player leaves the sport a rich man is as accurate as believing a football is round.
...
Browns WR Switzer’s infant son out of hospital after surgery
CLEVELAND — Cleveland Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer says his 9-month-old son, Christian, is home from the hospital after undergoing surgery to stop bleeding.
...
Bengals sign backup QB Brandon Allen to one-year contract
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals signed backup quarterback Brandon Allen to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
...
New York Giants release G Kevin Zeitler in salary cap move
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Facing a salary-cap deficit, the New York Giants have released starting guard Kevin Zeitler.
...
Titans cut pair of defensive starters in Vaccaro, Butler
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans have cut two starters from their secondary with safety Kenny Vaccaro joining cornerback Malcolm Butler as salary-cap casualties.
...
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Tampa Bay Rays players
TAMPA, Fla. — A sports gambler faces up to five years in federal prison for threatening social media messages sent to players with the...
Vikings release kicker Dan Bailey after rough season
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings cleared more salary cap space by cutting kicker Dan Bailey on Tuesday, keeping their carousel of specialists spinning for...
