Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The NFL fined Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson $10,000 for throwing a punch in the regular-season opener against the New Orleans Saints, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Packers were penalized 15 yards in the third quarter for Woodson’s punch. He wasn’t ejected.
(Photo) NFL: Reallllly?! Classless Jaguars Fan Mocks Deceased Former Titans QB Steve McNair
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl One Jaguars fan celebrated the start of the NFL season by mocking deceased former Titans quarterback Steve McNair. Clay Travis of OutKicktheCoverage.com passed along a photo of one Jaguars fan that dressed up a skeleton with a torn-up and bloody Steve McNair jersey. The skeleton was proudly displayed outside his car while tailgating before the game.
NFL: Brian Urlacher Leaves Bears After Death Of Mother
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher left the team to be with his family after the passing of his mother, Lavoyda Lenard, who died Tuesday at her home outside of Mount Pleasant, Texas. “My mother, Lavoyda, unexpectedly passed away Monday at her home in Texas,” Urlacher said in a statement. “My first priority right now is to be with my family as we mourn her loss and make the arrangements to lay her to rest. This is a very difficult and emotional time for us and I sincerely ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you.”
(Video) NFL: New Nike Commercial Hints at NFL Uniform Changes In 2012
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl A video posted on Nike’s YouTube page yesterday, suggests that the sports apparel giant is planning big changes for NFL uniforms next season. The video is narrated by Michael Irvin and is called “epic transformation.”  Check it out….
NFL: Ex-Patriot Tedy Bruschi Blasts Ochocinco, What Do You Think?
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Former New England linebacker Tedy Bruschi on Tuesday ripped into Chad Ochocinco over a tweet in which the new Patriots receiver suggested he was in awe of the team’s offense. Â
NFL: Retired Players File Federal Lawsuit Against Tom Brady & NFLPA
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl A group of retired NFL players Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the NFL Players Association, union president DeMaurice Smith, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and former player Mike Vrabel, claiming they did not have the authority to negotiate on their behalf during the labor dispute.
