New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis was honored on Thursday as the first winner of the Deacon Jones Award, which the NFL will give annually to the league leader in quarterback sacks. Mathis had a career-high […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts linebacker Robert Mathis and Kansas City Chiefs punt returner Dexter McCluster were named AFC Players of the Month for December. Manning completed 67.8 percent of his passes for […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman and Carolina Panthers punter Brad Nortman were named the NFC’s Player of the Month for December. McCoy, the Offensive Player of the Month, […]
Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Thursday that Lovie Smith has been named the franchise’s new head coach. Smith, who agreed to a five-year contract, takes over for Greg Schiano, who was fired on Monday after a […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson and New York Jets cornerback Dee Milliner were named the NFL Offensive and Defensive Rookies of the Month for December on Thursday. Patterson, a first-round selection (No. 29 overall) […]
Lake Forest, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jay Cutler won’t be testing the free agent market after all. The Chicago Bears have re-signed the quarterback to a contract through the 2020 season. Financial terms for the seven-year deal were not disclosed. Cutler […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reportedly hired Lovie Smith as the team’s new head coach. According to multiple media outlets, including NFL.com, the Buccaneers have brought in the former Chicago bench boss after firing head coach Greg Schiano […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – The Houston Texans wasted little time in finding a new head coach, reaching an agreement with Bill O’Brien Tuesday night according to multiple reports. ESPN first revealed the news, which both NFL.com and the Houston Chronicle later confirmed. […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – One man’s mistake is generally another’s opportunity. Hours after their now annual loss in Pittsburgh, the Cleveland Browns kicked off “Black Monday” a little early, firing their head coach Rob Chudzinski after just one season. Four […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy and San Francisco 49ers kicker Phil Dawson were named the NFC’s top players on offense, defense and special teams for Week 17 of […]