Veteran safety Smith joins Lions' secondary on 2-year deal
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSeven-year veteran safety Dwight Smith, released by the Vikings last week, on Wednesday found a new home in the division, reaching agreement with the Detroit Lions on a two-year, $5 million contract.
Story | Conversation | February 27, 2008Falcons make Jags assistant Smith new head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSources said the Falcons have hired Mike Smith as coach.
Story | Conversation | January 23, 2008Rams hire Loney to be offensive line coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Rams filled their vacancy for an offensive line mentor by hiring league veteran assistant coach Steve Loney, ESPN.com has learned.
Story | Conversation | January 17, 2008Dolphins GM goes to Dallas, expected to return to Miami with Sparano
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comDallas Cowboys assistant head coach Tony Sparano was scheduled to fly Tuesday night to Miami on one of owner Wayne Huizenga's private jets, and could be named the club's new head coach by Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | January 15, 2008Arkansas' McFadden declares for NFL draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comArkansas' Darren McFadden will forgo his final season of college eligibility and enter the 2008 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | January 11, 2008While still searching for head coach, Falcons focusing in on new GM
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comEven as the Atlanta Falcons continued their parallel searches for a new general manager and head coach, there were indications that, at least on one of those tracks, owner Arthur Blank could be narrowing his focus.
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2008Plenty of change in the air -- just not at head-coaching level
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAlthough there is unusual stability in the head-coaching ranks, NFL teams are undergoing plenty of change in other key areas, writes Len Pasquarelli.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008
Atlanta set to interview Eagles' Heckert on Monday
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe search for a new general manager will take a back seat to the Atlanta Falcons search for head coaching candidates for a few days, but it is scheduled to resume again on Monday when officials meet with current Eagles general manager Tom Heckert.
Story | Conversation | January 04, 2008Tillman penalized for 'horse-collar' tackle in Vikings game, Briggs for hit on QB
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comTwo veteran Chicago Bears defenders, cornerback Charles Tillman and weakside linebacker Lance Briggs, have been fined a total of $12,500 for what the league deemed illegal hits in the Bears' 20-13 loss to Minnesota on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2007Orton becomes 60th different starting quarterback this season
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWhen Bears third-stringer Kyle Orton took his first snap in Monday night's game against the Vikings, he became the 60th different starting quarterback in the league this season, the most since 1999.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2007Bears to start Orton ahead of Griese against Vikings
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comKyle Orton, who started 15 games as a rookie in 2005, returned to the role ahead of veteran Brian Griese on Monday.
Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007Competition committee should address timeouts, forceouts
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOne big issue this season is the use -- and abuse -- of timeouts. Next March, the competition committee should give that and another issue heavy consideration, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007
After missing game due to injury, Chiefs QB Croyle set to return vs. Broncos
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comSidelined last week by a back injury, second-year quarterback Brodie Croyle will return to the Kansas City Chiefs' starting lineup for Sunday's game at Denver.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2007Loss of Colvin will test Pats' LB depth
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe loss of LB Rosevelt Colvin to a season-ending injury won't necessarily test the maturity and smarts of the remaining Patriots linebackers, but it will test their mettle and stamina.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007
Tight ends enjoying huge role in passing game
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThrowing to the tight end has worked extremely well for a lot of offenses this season, Len Pasquarelli writes.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
Bowl Projections tops ESPN.com searches in November. Did "minnesota vikings" make the list?