After 20+ years of playing football, and coming off a torn ACL that ended his 2009 season, New York Jets nose tackle Kris Jenkins contemplated retirement after last season. Jenkins is the brother of Packers defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins.
Indianapolis Colts safety Bob Sanders had "reduced his contract", and his slow recovery from shoulder and biceps injuries put his playing career in jeopardy.
The NCAA is investigating a $100,000 payment made by a representative for an unnamed player agent to University of Florida center Maurkice Pouncey after the 2009 SEC title game last December.
Part of the terms of Washington Redskins running back Larry Johnson's two-year probation in Kansas City was to complete 40 hours of community service by working with children at the Kansas City Police Athletic League.
During a sentencing hearing for Michael Selvie, a gang member convicted of the 2006 murder of Willie Posey, bodyguard and best friend to then-Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tank Johnson, Circuit Court Judge Joseph Claps called out Johnson for his cowardice.
The pieces are in place. The quarterback is paid. The playmakers are nearly secured. Now it's time to see if this group can take the next step and bring a Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay.