Free-agent safety Ed Reed has informed the Houston Texans that he will sign with them, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
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Owners end tuck rule, approve helmet penalty
In votes Wednesday, the NFL’s owners eliminated the tuck rule and agreed to the rule change that would ban offensive players from using the crown of their helmets against defenders in the open field.
Jennings thanks Packers fans in full-page ad
After signing with Green Bay’s biggest rival, Minnesota Vikings receiver Greg Jennings took out a full-page ad in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Wednesday to thank Packers fans for their support in his first seven NFL seasons.
Jets’ Ryan says he’ll call plays on D in 2013
The Jets’ coach, who hasn’t been the primary play caller since his first season, 2009, said Tuesday at the NFL meetings in Phoenix that he will handle the job.
Belichick addresses Welker’s exit, Amendola
“I think Wes was everything we hoped he’d be when we traded for him [in 2007]. He was tough, competitive and very productive,”
Source: Titans agree with ex-Bills QB Fitzpatrick
The Tennessee Titans have agreed with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick on a two-year contract, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Source: Cassel to Vikes, has chance to start
Matt Cassel wasn’t out of work long after being released by the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday as the quarterback has agreed to a contract with the Minnesota Vikings, a source confirmed to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Former Rams RB Jackson to sign with Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year contract with free-agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday, the team announced on its Twitter account.
Foster says he’s ending notable Twitter account
Arian Foster, one of the most vocal NFL players on Twitter, said Monday he is shutting down his account.
Bills LB Merriman announces he plans to retire
Linebacker Shawne Merriman is calling it “Lights Out” on his career, announcing on his website that he plans to retire.