NFL Professional football news from Raleigh, NC

NFL Football

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2012, file photo, Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Dwight Freeney follows the action during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The San Diego Chargers have agreed to a two-year deal with Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million. 2 hours ago

Read story

Archive by category ''NFL Football

Carolina Panthers

NFL FOOTBALL

General manager Jeff Ireland excited about Dolphins' roster moves

Jeff Ireland was careful not to add to the Dolphins' skyrocketing expectations Friday. But he didn't exactly tamp them down, either.
NFL FOOTBALL

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.
NFL FOOTBALL

Seahawks' Irvin suspended for four games

SEATTLE - Bruce Irvin, Seattle's first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced Friday.
NFL FOOTBALL

Seahawks DE Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season on Friday after the league announced he violated the NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.
NFL FOOTBALL

Bears' Long must wait for Oregon's academic calendar

NFL rules prohibit Kyle Long from participating in the remainder of the Bears' offseason program because of Oregon's academic calendar.
NFL FOOTBALL

Raiders' Kluwe, leading proponent for gay rights, working on his day job

Chris Kluwe will let the Supreme Court sort out what to do with Proposition 8 while he focuses on what he hopes will be his job in 2013 - replacing Shane Lechler as the punter for the Raiders.
NFL FOOTBALL

Lions Tulloch says Titus Young needs help

About a week before he was arrested for the first time, Titus Young happened to be on the same flight from Miami to Detroit as Lions linebacker and former teammate Stephen Tulloch.
NFL FOOTBALL

Brandon Weeden surprised Browns signed QB Brian Hoyer, but welcomes challengers

Brandon Weeden concedes he was surprised when the Browns added Brian Hoyer to their quarterback stable, and he doesn't really know how to interpret the move.
NFL FOOTBALL

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.
NFL FOOTBALL

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.