Seahawks begin OTAs tomorrow

A quick reminder that the Seahawks will  begin OTAs (Organized Team Activities) on Monday. Seahawks.com had a good breakdown earlier this week of where the team is in its off-season program. Not all of  the workouts are open to the media, but we will cover those that are. As the linked sto

Chargers, Freeney agree to 2-year deal

The San Diego Chargers agreed Saturday to a two-year deal with aging star pass rusher Dwight Freeney that could be worth $13.35 million.

Morning kickoff --- Irvin suspension, and more

Bruce Irvin’s four-game suspension was obviously the big news of Friday. Here’s our story, as well as that from ESPN.com, the ESPN NFC West blog and USA Today.  And a 49ers’ defender has no sympathy for Irvin. In other news. … — Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com l

Bills DE Williams fails to mediate ring dispute

Bills defensive end Mario Williams isn't any closer to getting back his $785,000 diamond engagement ring from his former fiancee, Erin Marzouki.

Seahawks' Bruce Irvin suspended for four games

Seahawks defensive end Bruce Irvin was suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Jets' Goodson facing drug, weapons charges

New York Jets running back Mike Goodson is facing drug and weapons charges after he was found in a car with an acquaintance early Friday morning on Interstate 80 in New Jersey.

Woodson says he's look for fit in Raiders visit

Charles Woodson pushed back a visit to Oakland to pursue a reunion with the Raiders because extending his career in the NFL isn't his only mission.

Updated: Bruce Irvin gets 4-game suspension for banned substances

Bruce Irvin, Seattle’s first-round pick a year ago, has been suspended without pay for the first four games of the season for violating the NFL’s policy on performance enhancing substances, the team announced Friday. Irvin will not get paid for the first four games — amounting to a

Morning kickoff --- A few Seahawks links

I’ll start off with the personal note that I will be in-studio on KJR-AM 950 this morning from 10 a.m.-Noon with Elise Woodward. We will probably talk mostly about the Sonics situation. But we also plan to talk some Seahawks. Now, a few links. … — Earl Thomas is No. 66 on the NFL

Seahawks sign sixth-round pick Spencer Ware

Spencer Ware, a fullback from LSU, has signed a multiyear contract with the Seahawks. Ware was a sixth-round pick in April's NFL draft.

Seahawks sign Spencer Ware

The Seattle Seahawks have just announced they have signed sixth-round draft choice fullback Spencer Ware to a multi-year contract. Ware was the 194th overall selection in April’s NFL Draft out of LSU and becomes the eighth Seahawks draft choice under contract. Running back Christine Michael (s

Warrant issued for Chad Johnson

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson in South Florida.

Governor Inslee to sign Seahawks and Sounders license plate bill

Governor Jay Inslee will sign the Seahawks and Sounders license plate bill on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Seahawks training facility in Renton. The bill will allow Seahawks and Sounders fans to buy special license plates with the proceeds going to three non-profit organizations. Inslee will be joined

Bills promote Whaley to take over as GM

Doug Whaley was promoted to take over as Buffalo Bills general manager, making the team's near top-to-bottom offseason overhaul complete.

New England Patriots cut Kyle Love, who has diabetes | NFL

The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Kyle Love after he was diagnosed with diabetes.

Alex Smith already becoming leader of Chiefs

It hasn't taken long for Alex Smith to become the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Woman sues Eagles' McCoy, claiming assault on bus

A woman has sued Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy, claiming he or a body guard hit her, threw a drink at her and tossed her off a party bus on the New Jersey Turnpike last December.

Ravens LB McClain retires before playing with team

Linebacker Rolando McClain has told the Baltimore Ravens that he's retiring from the NFL.

Morning kickoff --- ESPN assesses Seattle's off-season, and more

Not a lot out there this morning on the Seahawks, but here are a few things. … — ESPN.com has an off-season glance at the Hawks; — Jason LaConfora of CBSSports.com ranks the Seahawks fifth among NFL front offices; — Grantland.com says the rest of the NFL should be worried no

Broncos' Holliday hoping for a bigger role in 2013

Trindon Holliday quickly put his historic playoff performance behind him just as he did all those gasping defenders scattered in his wake.

Felix Jones, ex-Dallas Cowboys running back, signs with Philadelphia Eagles | NFL

The Philadelphia Eagles signed ex-Dallas Cowboys running back Felix Jones to a one-year contract.

Former Saints, Chargers RB Chuck Muncie dead at 60

Chuck Muncie, a Pro Bowl running back with both the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, has died at age 60, the NFL clubs and a family spokesman said Tuesday.

Pick 6: Signature images of NFL stadiums

When the Minnesota Vikings unveiled the design of their new stadium, they introduced another attention-grabbing image to the NFL's stadium collection: The see-through roof.

Report --- Seahawks claim Raiders' long snapper

The Seahawks announced today they have claimed long snapper Adam Steiner from the Raiders. They waived/injured DB Chandler Fenner to make room on the 90-man roster. Seattle has one long snapper on the roster in Clint Greshman, who is due to make $1.32 million this season. Steiner had been cut b

NFL releases entire preseason schedule

The NFL has today released the entire 2013 preseason schedule. Here it is. Here is Seattle’s full 2013 schedule. Seattle’s preseason games are as follows: Aug. 8 — at San Diego, 7 p.m. Aug. 17 — Denver, 7 p.m. Aug. 23 — at Green Bay, 5 p.m. Aug. 29 — Oakland, 5 p.

Six Seahawks on CBSSports.com lists of top 100 players in the NFL

This may be a slow time of the NFL season, but it’s far from listless. Instead, it’s the time of year when there are lists galore, of best this and top that, as NFL writers try to fill the void. One list of the Top 100 Players in the NFL comes today from CBSSports.com’s Pete

Morning kickoff --- Assessing the draft picks, and more

Time for a few morning links. … — Jayson Jenks reviews how the Seahawk draft picks performed during last weekend’s rookie mini-camp; — ESPN.com’s Mike Sando says Jesse Williams, Luke Willson and Spencer Ware should all compete for playing time this season; — A fe

Jacksonville receiver Justin Blackmon addresses his suspension | NFL

Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon, who is suspended for the first four games of the 2013 season, pinned his problems on his decisions.

Coach Pete Carroll wastes no time planning roles for rookie draft picks | Seahawks

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll used a three-day rookie minicamp to scheme for ways to use his newest players when the full roster reports for organized team activities May 20.

Vikings see the light with design of new stadium

Opening the roof over the new home of the Minnesota Vikings would have forced planners of the $975 million project to eliminate some of the fancy features.