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  DALY: Redskins hurt by too much time on their hands

  By Dan Daly - The Washington Times
  The NFL offseason is for R and R — rest and rehab — and lord knows the players need it. But you don’t want the offseason to be too “off,” as it was during the 2011 lockout year, because all kinds of problems can ensue.


Giants' Hakeem Nicks to miss 3 months after breaking foot at OTA
By Tom Canavan - Associated Press
New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.


DALY: Courtroom becomes NFL's new battlefield
By Dan Daly - The Washington Times
Another day, another legal filing in the NFL. This latest one is a whopper, too — bigger than two Albert Haynesworths put together. Nobody's going to come out of this looking very good.


NFLPA alleges collusion, seeks $3B in lawsuit
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
The NFL Players Association on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit charging the NFL with colluding to impose "a secret $123 million per-Club salary cap" for the 2010 season, which the collective bargaining agreement between the two sides stipulated was to have been uncapped.


Arbitrator dismisses Redskins salary cap grievance
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
The Washington Redskins are moving on after an arbitrator Tuesday dismissed their grievance challenging their $36 million salary cap penalty.


Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life
By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press
Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players. No one knows precisely why the 43-year-old Seau shot himself in the chest at his oceanfront home May 2, less than 2½ years after the end of his Pro Bowl career as a linebacker. What is clear — and cause for concern among other players — is that he reached some serious depths of despair.


Redskins' Cooley intent on showing he still can play after knee injury
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Chris Cooley ran around the Washington Redskins' indoor practice facility Monday with his bare left knee exposed for all to see. He wore no brace, no wrap, no nothing. He just played football.


Griffin starts task of laying a foundation for Redskins
By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times
In rookie minicamp earlier this month, Robert Griffin III already had the chance to prove to Mike Shanahan and the rest of the Washington coaching staff why he deserved to be the Redskins' first-round draft pick.


SNYDER: Jenkins is like a new gift for Redskins to unwrap
By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
The Washington Redskins didn't have a second-round selection in this year's draft, having packaged it in the bounty for the No. 2 overall pick. But you could argue that Washington had a second-round draft pick in the bag - defensive end Jarvis Jenkins.


Shanahan OK after being leveled during drill
By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
Coach Mike Shanahan was involved in an on-field collision with cornerback Brandyn Thompson during Monday's organized team activity inside the Redskins' indoor practice facility.

• Sanchez sharp, Tebow tosses 2 INTs in Jets' OTAs

  By DENNIS WASZAK Jr. - Associated Press
  Mark Sanchez smiled for a split-second when a reporter labeled him as the most scrutinized guy in the New York Jets' locker room.

• NFL games top-rated prime-time show of TV season

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  A sports series is the most-watched prime-time show for an entire television season for the first time.

• Collusion claim the latest NFL-union feud

  By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press
  The lockout was easier than all this.

• SNYDER: Two out of three for the Nats ain't bad, but ...

  By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times
  Once again, it's time to check off some items on my "TIDU List" — Things I Don't Understand:

• NFL and on-field officials agree to mediation

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  The NFL and its referees' union have agreed to federal mediation.

• Hakeem Nicks breaks right foot at Giants OTA

  By TOM CANAVAN - Associated Press
  New York Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks is expected to be sidelined up to three months after breaking his right foot at a team organized activity early Thursday.

• 49ers sign All-Pro punter Andy Lee through 2018

  By ANTONIO GONZALEZ - Associated Press
  Andy Lee has made every punt and held every field goal and extra-point attempt _ minus a few in the preseason _ for the San Francisco 49ers since 2004.

• Manning, Giants focused as they return to field

  By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
  As far as Eli Manning is concerned, the fulfillment of teammate Justin Tuck's claim that the New York Giants can turn into an NFL dynasty began Wednesday with the first organized team activity.

• NFL making thigh and knee pads mandatory in '13

  By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press
  The NFL's move to make thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season already has drawn criticism from the guys who will have to wear them.

• Thomas, Decker building rapport with Manning

  By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press
  Peyton Manning's two biggest targets are a pair of promising young receivers who have already made their mark in the NFL despite spending lots of time on the sideline.

• NFL union files suit against league over 2010 cap

  By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press
  The players union claimed Wednesday that the NFL imposed a secret salary cap during the uncapped 2010 season that cost the players at least $1 billion.

  • Seau's suicide prompts worries about post-NFL life

    By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press
    Junior Seau's suicide is troubling NFL players.

  • NFL passes new pad rules for players

    By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press
    The NFL made thigh and knee pads mandatory equipment for the 2013 season, something the players' union was not pleased with.

  • Browns' Fujita says bounty charges "not true"

    By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press
    Forced to fight for his name in a "public trial" against the NFL, Browns linebacker Scott Fujita vowed he did not participate in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.

  • NFL wins salary cap fight with Redskins, Cowboys

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
    An arbitrator upheld the NFL's salary cap reductions on the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins for this season and next.

  • Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seahawks

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

  • Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seattle, sign Clark

    By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

  • Saints upbeat despite Brees' absence

    By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press
    With no sign of a contract breakthrough for Drew Brees on the eve of the Saints' first offseason practice, safety Roman Harper tried to look on the bright side.

  • Mistrial declared in DJ Williams' DUI case

    By P. SOLOMON BANDA - Associated Press
    Denver Broncos linebacker D.J. Williams' trial on driving under the influence and traffic charges ended in a mistrial just hours after it began Monday after his lawyer objected to how jurors were selected.

    • Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seahawks

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

    • Buccaneers deal TE Winslow to Seattle, sign Clark

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded tight end Kellen Winslow to the Seattle Seahawks for a draft pick on Monday night and signed former Colts star Dallas Clark to replace him.

    • Loomis: Brees deal has to be right for both sides

      By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press
      Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says he isn't taking any of Drew Brees' recent complaints about the slow pace of contract negotiations personally.

    • Big 12, SEC have deal for annual bowl game

      By Associated Press
      The Big 12 and the Southeastern conferences have announced a deal that will pit their football regular-season champions against each other in a New Year's Day bowl game for five years beginning in 2014, positioning themselves for the expected switch to a four-team playoff.

    • Saints' Vilma sues Roger Goodell for defamation

      By BRETT MARTEL - Associated Press
      Suspended Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma filed a defamation lawsuit Thursday against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, claiming the league's top executive made false statements that tarnished Vilma's reputation and hindered his ability to earn a living playing football.

    • Brees critical of Saints in radio interview

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Drew Brees said in a radio interview Wednesday night that he is frustrated by what he views as a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations, adding the club should have shown more urgency to get a long-term deal done.

    • Brees critical of Saints in radio interview

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Drew Brees says he's frustrated by a lack of communication with the New Orleans Saints in his ongoing contract negotiations and believes the club should show more urgency to get a long-term deal done.

    • Bicycle stolen from Junior Seau's garage recovered

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      A bicycle stolen from Junior Seau's Oceanside home days after the former NFL star's suicide has been recovered, police said.

    • Eli Manning, Giants get latest Super Bowl rings

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      Like a little kid with a brand new toy, Eli Manning couldn't wait.

    • Junior Seau's San Diego-area restaurant closes

      By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
      A San Diego restaurant opened by Junior Seau in 1996 has closed its doors two weeks after the NFL star's suicide.

      • Arbitrator hears arguments on NFL player penalties

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        Arbitrator Shyam Das heard arguments Wednesday from NFL and players union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

      • Arbitrator hearing set for May 30 in Saints case

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        Arbitrator Shyam Das has finished hearing arguments from NFL and players' union lawyers on whether Commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline players for actions that occurred before the league's current labor agreement was signed last August.

      • Eli Manning, Giants to get latest Super Bowl rings

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        Giants' quarterback Eli Manning says he's looking forward to getting his latest Super Bowl ring Wednesday.

      • Junior Seau's garage burglarized

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        A thief burglarized the garage of Junior Seau's home days after the former NFL star's suicide, police said Wednesday.

      • DALY: NFL players have to get their heads in the game

        By Dan Daly - The Washington Times
        Pro football players don't make very good victims. For starters, they don't look like victims. Indeed, most of them look like the opposite of victims, like oversized bullies bent on physical and territorial domination.

      • NFL, union, NCAA supporting youth helmet program

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        The NFL, its players' union and the NCAA are donating money to provide new helmets to youth football players in low-income communities.

      • Gov. Dayton signs $975M Vikings stadium bill

        By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
        Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed off on a hard-fought agreement to build the Minnesota Vikings a $975 million stadium at the downtown Minneapolis site of the team's current home, the Metrodome.

      • Hightower is back with Redskins, and has a point to prove

        By Rich Campbell - The Washington Times
        Tim Hightower lives by the motto "Purpose Driven," and right now his purpose is returning from a serious knee injury and being a productive running back in 2012. He cleared an important hurdle in that process Monday when he re-signed with the Washington Redskins.

      • Vikings shield books in $975M Minn. stadium deal

        By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
        The Vikings stadium deal that Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton signed into law Monday involves plenty of public participation, but it also prevents the public from getting a look at the team's finances during their partnership to build the $975 million stadium.

      • Search for ex-receiver Affholter ends after calls

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        Southern California authorities have called off a search for former professional football player Erik Affholter after learning he contacted his ex-wife and mother by telephone.

      • Players' union grievance to be heard Wednesday

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        The NFL players' union grievance against the league in the Saints bounties scandal will be heard Wednesday.

      • Ex-receiver Affholter missing in S. Calif.

        By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press
        Southern California authorities are searching countryside near the city of Simi (see-mee) Valley for former professional football player Erik Affholter, who was reported to have failed to return from a day hike.

      • Rams' dome plan seeks roof panel that would open

        By JIM SALTER - Associated Press
        The St. Louis Rams and the public entity that operates the Edward Jones Dome are far apart in their plans on how to improve the facility.

      • Minn. governor signs $975M Vikings stadium bill

        By MARTIGA LOHN - Associated Press
        Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday signed off on a hard-fought agreement to build the Minnesota Vikings a $975 million stadium at the downtown Minneapolis site of the team's current home, the Metrodome.