Tom Brady

Tim Tebow is named Forbes' most influential athlete of 2013

2013-05-06 11:42:00

Tim Tebow may not have won the Super Bowl, or any other pro sports championship. He hasn't won any Olympic medals either. Heck, he doesn't even have a job. Yet, the recently released backup quarterback for the New York Jets topped Forbes magazine's...

Chris Kluwe released by Minnesota Vikings

2013-05-06 13:13:00

The Minnesota Vikings released punter Chris Kluwe on Monday, Kluwe announced on Twitter. Kluwe tweeted the news on Twitter shortly after meeting with Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman. Thank you to all the fans, my teammates, and the Wilf family...

Watch Tom Brady go nuts after Orb's Kentucky Derby win

2013-05-06 11:19:00

Tom Brady may seem to have it all -- Super Bowl rings, a supermodel wife, a house with a moat -- but he's really just a regular guy, like you and me. You know, the kind of who appreciates the little things in life ... like winning a reported $25,000...

USC Coach Lane Kiffin not shocked Eagles drafted Matt Barkley

2013-05-06 13:23:00

The Philadelphia Eagles’ selection of former USC quarterback Matt Barkley in the NFL draft shocked many. But Trojans Coach Lane Kiffin said he was not surprised. Kiffin said Monday that new Eagles Coach Chip Kelly spoke with him about Barkley...

Boston bombings: Danny Amendola will donate for every catch, drop

2013-04-16 10:45:00

Danny Amendola may be new on the scene in New England, but he has already become part of the community. The former St. Louis Rams receiver who joined the Patriots via free agency last month plans to be very generous in the wake of the Boston Marathon...

NFL draft is a real passing game for quarterbacks

2013-04-27 19:01:00

NEW YORK — Say this for the 2013 quarterback class: They've learned how to slide. Four of them were selected in the fourth round Saturday, two of whom — USC's Matt Barkley and Syracuse's Ryan Nassib — were widely believed to be first-...

NFL draft preview: AFC and NFC East

2013-04-20 17:05:00

The draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in New York. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines team needs by division. Today, the East divisions: AFC East The Buffalo Bills are once again in search of a quarterback, and might reach for one...

Eagles end USC QB Matt Barkley's wait in fourth round of NFL draft

2013-04-27 19:44:00

NEW YORK — Matt Barkley marveled, often helplessly, as Oregon's offense went up and down the field against USC and most other opponents the last four seasons. The Ducks seemed to score at will, coach Chip Kelly's fast and relentless spread...

Did the Patriots make a mistake letting Wes Welker leave?

2013-03-14 10:35:00

After contract negotiations with New England apparently didn't go to his liking, free-agent receiver Wes Welker left the Patriots on Wednesday and agreed to a two-year deal worth a reported $12 million with the Denver Broncos. The five-time Pro Bowl...

NFL: Wes Welker agrees to two-year contract with Broncos

2013-03-13 14:34:00

Wes Welker, an undersized receiver who gained prominence as Tom Brady's go-to guy with the New England Patriots, will begin catching passes from Peyton Manning after he signs a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. John Elway, the Broncos'...

Former Trojan Matt Cassel released by Chiefs

2013-03-14 08:43:00

In a move that surprised no one, former USC quarterback Matt Cassel was released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday with two years left on his contract. News broke weeks ago that Kansas City had agreed to trade for former San Francisco 49ers starting...

Report: Wes Welker still mad at Patriots for Game 1 reduced role

2013-03-05 09:32:00

Wes Welker apparently doesn't buy into the philosophy that all's well that ends well.� The soon-to-be free agent was the New England Patriots' top receiver in 2012. His 118 catches were tied for the second-most in the NFL and his 1,354 receiving yards...

Wes Welker (NFL) Trending on: Google Trends Why: Wes Welker is saying goodbye to Tom Brady and hello to Peyton Manning. The Broncos agreed with Welker on a two-year contract worth $12 million, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The deal also includes $150,000 in incentives in

2013-03-13 00:00:00

Sebastian Vollmer has been dominant on the right side, but is also athletic enough to protect Tom Brady's blindside on the left. If another team signs Vollmer, who is rated the 13th best tackle in 2012 by ProFootballFocus.com, it weakens the Patriots.

2013-02-28 07:59:00

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Brady signed a four-year, $72 million deal before the 2010 season -- the Patriots have since tweaked that deal twice -- and he responded by throwing for 3,900 yards, 36 touchdowns and a cool 111.0 passer rating.

2013-02-25 00:00:00

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