Chandon Sullivan should have had a touchdown. Instead, the Vikings cornerback got a fine. The NFL fined Sullivan $9,444 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he removed his helmet in frustration over a blown call by officials. Colts running back Deon Jackson fumbled at the Indianapolis 39, and Sullivan returned it for a touchdown. Officials, though, ruled [more] … [Read more...] about Chandon Sullivan fined $9,444 for removing his helmet
Seahawks elevate Godwin Igwebuike, Wayne Gallman
The Seahawks elevated running backs Godwin Igwebuike and Wayne Gallman from the practice squad for Saturday’s game against the Chiefs. It is Igwebuike’s third and final standard elevation. Igwebuike, who signed to the Seattle’s practice squad earlier this season, has handled kick return duty the past two games. He has 187 yards on six returns, [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks elevate Godwin Igwebuike, Wayne Gallman
NFL confirms Miles Austin suspension; appeal is pending
The NFL trotted out the ultimate bad-news dump on the Friday before Christmas weekend, leaking to its own in-house media outlet the news that Jets receivers coach Miles Austin has been suspended for betting on sports other than football. The information was available before Thursday; Austin didn’t coach in the team’s game against the Jaguars. [more] … [Read more...] about NFL confirms Miles Austin suspension; appeal is pending
Browns activate “cold weather allowances” for Saturday’s game
With a “RealFeel” temperature of 37 below for Saturday’s game against the Saints, the Browns have activated specific “cold weather allowances” for fans attending the contest. “Guests may carry in one Thermos, 20 ounces or less,” the team announced on Friday. “Guests may carry in blankets as well as portable chargers and non-dry cell batteries [more] … [Read more...] about Browns activate “cold weather allowances” for Saturday’s game
Officials stopped game before key Jets play over “routine substitution issue”
On Thursday night, with the Jets driving and the score at 16-3 in the fourth quarter, New York faced third and one from the Jacksonville 12. As the play began, officials blew the play dead. The specific reason for the move was never explained. Per the NFL, “it was a routine substitution issue.” “The Jets [more] … [Read more...] about Officials stopped game before key Jets play over “routine substitution issue”