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Carl Eller sues Minneapolis police (AP)Vikings great Carl Eller sued the Minneapolis Police Department on Monday, alleging officers violated his civil rights, used excessive force and concealed videotape evidence when they subdued him during an arrest last April. The Hall of Fame player was arrested after he allegedly drove through a stop sign and narrowly missed hitting a squad car.
yahoo.com Monday, January 05, 2009Eagle win sets up Giant rematchBrian Westbrook's devastating 71-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter helped the Eagles spoil the Vikings' first home playoff game in eight years with a 26-14 victory. Philadelphia will meet the Giants next Sunday.
New York Daily News Monday, January 05, 2009Harrison named AP's top defensive player (AP)James Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award. The linebacker who had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles, beat Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and...
yahoo.com Monday, January 05, 2009Report: Pats plan to put franchise tag on CasselRead full story for latest details.
SI.com Monday, January 05, 2009Packers clean house, let 6 assistant coaches goRead full story for latest details.
SI.com Monday, January 05, 2009Everyone wants to be last year's Giants (AP)With the second round of the NFL playoffs upon us, there are multiple aspirants to become last season's Giants, the team from nowhere that swept through the postseason to an improbable Super Bowl title. Unfortunately for the Giants, they aren't one of them. They are the NFC's top-seeded team, the hunted instead of the hunter, as they prepare to meet Philadelphia for the third time this season.
yahoo.com Monday, January 05, 2009Report: QB Cassel to get franchise tag (AP)The New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. Cassel's future hinges heavily on Tom Brady's recovery from a season-ending knee injury in the first game this season. Franchising Cassel would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent and give the Patriots an option if they feel Brady might not be ready for the start of the...
yahoo.com Monday, January 05, 2009Bob Ford: Eagles win ugly, but they winMINNEAPOLIS - There were plenty of warts on this homely toad of a football game, but in January in the NFL there is no award for style points.
Philly Monday, January 05, 2009Harrison named Defensive POYJames Harrison slams down the current version of the Steel Curtain better than any Pittsburgh Steeler, earning him The Associated Press 2008 Defensive Player of the Year award. The linebacker who had a career-high 16 sacks, setting a team record, and led the NFL with a career-high seven forced fumbles, beat Dallas' DeMarcus Ware in balloting by a nationwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters announced Monday. Pittsburgh defense was the league's stingiest in total defense, pass defense and points allowed. Harrison was its main hammer. "That's something that everybody in the league would love to have, to be voted the top player in the league for that year," Harrison said. "In my mind, I think I do -- and it's going to sound boring - what the defense allows me to do and what my teammates allow me to do." Harrison earned 22 votes to 13 for Ware.
CBS Sports Monday, January 05, 2009Patriots plan to franchise CasselThe New England Patriots plan to put the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to a published report. Cassel's future hinges heavily on Tom Brady's recovery from a season-ending knee injury in the first game this season. Franchising Cassel would keep him from becoming an unrestricted free agent and give the Patriots an option if they feel Brady might not be ready for the start of the 2009 season. If they're confident that Brady will be ready, they'd be able to trade Cassel. The Patriots' plan for Cassel was first reported by the National Football Post. "It's been talked about quite a bit (publicly)," Patriots spokesman Stacey James said Monday. "We won't be commenting on it until something happens. And if we don't use it (the tag), we probably won't comment."
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