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NFL: So sad…Details Emerge in Suicide of Bears’ Dave Duerson
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl An autopsy report released by the Miami-Dade County medical examiner this week described the tragic circumstances surrounding the suicide of former Chicago Bears safety and two-time Super Bowl winner Dave Duerson.
Whoa! Lockout could cost NFL stars big bonus checks, check this list
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl A common thought in the football world is that players will not lose money in a lockout until the regular-season games start. But offseason workout bonuses easily could be flushed away. ESPN obtained a copy of some of the biggest workout bonuses that players have, and whom this lockout will hit in the wallet sooner rather than later. Jets offensive tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson has the biggest offseason workout bonus — $750,000 if he participates in 85 percent of the workouts.
NFL: First the fans, now Roger Goodell writes letter to all players
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Commissioner Roger Goodell wrote NFL players Thursday, outlining the league’s last proposal to the union and cautioning that “each passing day puts our game and our shared economics further at risk.” Goodell ended the letter by telling players: “I hope you will encourage your union to return to the bargaining table and conclude a new collective bargaining agreement.”
NFL: Browns Rod Windsor & Cowboys Troy Bergeron sign with AFL during Lockout!
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl With the league in a lockout, NFL players aren’t permitted to use team facilities and are working out on their own. Two players will try to stay in football shape by playing the game — in the Arena Football League. Cleveland Browns receiver Rod Windsor signed with the AFL’s Arizona Rattlers on Wednesday. He follows the path taken by Dallas Cowboys receiver Troy Bergeron, who signed with the Cleveland Gladiators earlier this week.
NFL Talks Bans for Hits & Potential Rules Changes
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The NFL will be more aggressive in suspending players next season for illegal hits, and also could make changes to instant replay and kickoffs. Ray Anderson, the league’s chief disciplinarian, said Wednesday in a conference call that repeat offenders or players committing flagrant illegal hits will have a much greater chance of being suspended during the 2011 season.
