Michael Sam, Felix Jones, Michael Bush at vets combine

Michael Sam is among more than 100 players invited to the first NFL veterans’ combine, set for March 22 at the Arizona Cardinals’ practice facility. Sam, the first openly gay player drafted by an NFL team, was cut by St. Louis at the end of training camp last year. He then joined the Dallas practice[…]

Chiefs announce signing of wide receiver Jeremy Maclin

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have signed Jeremy Maclin to a five-year deal, adding the down-the-field threat that their wide receiver group was sorely lacking last season. The contract is worth up to $55 million, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of[…]

Withdrawal of LA stadium plan reorders chase for NFL teams

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The demise of an NFL stadium proposal in the heart of downtown Los Angeles has reordered the competition to lure professional football back to the region after two decades of game-less Sundays. The pullout by Anschutz Entertainment Group ended a dream of having a team play in the shadow of the[…]

Eagles swapping quarterback Nick Foles for Sam Bradford

Nick Foles wasn’t Chip Kelly’s franchise quarterback after all. The Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to send Foles to the St. Louis Rams for Sam Bradford in a stunning quarterback swap. The Eagles will also get a fifth round pick this season, while sending the Rams a fourth round pick this year and a second round[…]