NEW ORLEANS, March 6 (UPI) -- New Orleans Saints head Coach Sean Payton and General Manager Mickey Loomis apologized Tuesday for the scandal that could bring about suspensions for both.
INDIANAPOLIS, March 6 (UPI) -- The Indianapolis Colts will release quarterback Peyton Manning this week, ESPN reported Tuesday.
NEW YORK, March 6 (UPI) -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reportedly is furious about reports the New Orleans Saints paid bounties to players for knocking opponents out of games.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 6 (UPI) -- Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook's girlfriend recanted her claim he strangled her and apologized for telling police he had, a judge said.
FOXBORO, Mass., March 5 (UPI) -- The New England Patriots used their franchise tag Monday on receiver Wes Welker, guaranteeing him more than $9 million in salary for the 2012 season.
ATLANTA, March 5 (UPI) -- Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens owes $20,000 in overdue child-support payments to the Atlanta mother of one of his children, a court petition said.
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y., March 5 (UPI) -- Wide receiver Stevie Johnson, who had more than 1,000 receiving yards each of the last two seasons, has agreed to a new deal with the Buffalo Bills.
HOUSTON, March 5 (UPI) -- Houston running back Arian Foster, who led the NFL in rushing in 2010, has agreed to a five-year deal with the Texans, his agent said Monday.
NEW ORLEANS, March 3 (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints Saturday slapped their franchise tag on quarterback Drew Brees as the NFL's free-agency season approaches.
WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- New Orleans defensive coordinator Gregg Williams reportedly offered bounties for hard hits on opponents while an assistant in Washington, ex-team members said.
NEW YORK, March 2 (UPI) -- The NFL announced Friday New Orleans Saints defensive players had received extra payment for attempting to intentionally injure opponents.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., March 2 (UPI) -- A jury in Castle Rock, Colo., Friday found former Denver Broncos cornerback Perrish Cox not guilty on two counts of sexual assault.
GREEN BAY, Wis., March 2 (UPI) -- The Green Bay Packers announced more than 268,000 shares of stock were sold to bring the team an estimated $67 million.
PITTSBURGH, March 1 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Steelers said Thursday they are releasing defensive end Aaron Smith, one day after they announced the release of star wide receiver Hines Ward.
COVINGTON, Ky., March 1 (UPI) -- Jerome Simpson, the Cincinnati Bengals' wide receiver, pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge Thursday and awaits sentencing, authorities said.
MINNEAPOLIS, March 1 (UPI) -- Government officials and Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf announced an agreement to build a new stadium that would keep the Vikings in Minnesota for 30 years.
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., March 1 (UPI) -- Demaryius Thomas testified in the Colorado sex-assault trial of former Denver Bronco Perrish Cox his teammate said a passed-out woman was "ready" for sex.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 29 (UPI) -- The boyfriend of Tracey Biletnikoff described in a California courtroom Wednesday how he killed the daughter of a former Oakland Raiders player.
CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- The New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals will meet Aug. 5 in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, the NFL said Wednesday.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 29 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will be released after 14 seasons with the team, Steelers President Art Rooney II said Wednesday.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Linebacker Ahmad Brooks has signed a six-year contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers, the team announced Tuesday.
NEW YORK, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- The NFL's 2012 season-opening game will be played on a Wednesday rather than a Thursday to avoid a conflict with a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama.
