10:13 AM ET, Sun March 14, 2010

NY Jets coach Rex Ryan has lap-band weight surgery

Newark Star-Ledger — Ex-Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis had complications after similar surgery

New York Jets 33 mins ago

NFL notebook: Delhomme agrees to deal with Browns

Columbus Dispatch — The Cleveland Browns signed quarterback Jake Delhomme to a two-year deal, his agent Rick Smith confirmed for The Plain Dealer yesterday.

Cleveland Browns 1 hour ago

Jets on hold for Tomlinson's verdict

New York Post — MIAMI -- The Jets' hard recruiting sell to LaDainian Tomlinson ended yesterday, and now the waiting game for Tomlinson's decision begins. Following a visit in Minnesota on Wednesday, after which the former Chargers running back told people he was "wowed" by the Vikings, Tomlinson spent Thursday night and all...

New York Jets 1 hour ago

LT Vikings jerseys online

New York Post — Maybe the NFL Shop knew something no one else did -- including LaDainian Tomlinson. For a period of time yesterday, nflshop.com was selling Minnesota Vikings jerseys, No. 0, with Tomlinson's name on the back. Both the Vikings and the Jets are courting the 30-year-old free-agent running back, but...

New York Jets 1 hour ago

Fate of Bolts’ free agents up in the air

San Diego Union-Tribune — The Chargers are realizing some short-term benefits from the NFL’s labor uncertainty. With the 2010 season set to be uncapped, a provision in the Collective Bargaining Agreement stipulates that a player needs six accrued seasons to be an unrestricted free agent.

San Diego Chargers 2 hours ago

Tomlinson Jets home without deal

New York Daily News — After a two-night stay in New Jersey, where he was romanced by the Jets, the free-agent running back left without a deal. LaDainian Tomlinson took a morning flight and returned to his home in San Diego, where he will mull his next move.

New York Jets 2 hours ago

Klis: Broncos build up for fantastic finish

Denver Post — Wherever Jamal Williams goes during the offseason conditioning program, Broncos players should follow.

Denver Broncos 4 hours ago

Giants, Jets to flip for Stadium opener

New York Post — Heads or tails, Giants or Jets -- who will get to play the first home game at the new Meadowlands Stadium? Newyorkjets.com reported that the NFL will award the first regular-season game at the shared billion-dollar stadium using a coin toss, perhaps held this coming week. "The Jets have...

New York Giants 4 hours ago

Annual banquet to honor Rutigliano, Kardiac Kids

Akron Beacon Journal — A tribute to coach Sam Rutigliano and the 1980 Kardiac Kids will be the theme of the 30th annual Akron Browns Backers banquet May 17 at Tangier restaurant.

Cleveland Browns 4 hours ago

Ross turns new corner with Giants

New York Daily News — Giants cornerback Aaron Ross was dealing with a lost season thanks to three separate injuries to his left hamstring. Now Ross is healthy enough that he's been running and training with his track-star wife nearly every day.

New York Giants 4 hours ago
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