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NFL Network analyst and Hall of Famer Deion Sanders downplayed the risk of concussions in youth football on Thursday, citing poor coaching by inexperienced "dads" as one of the key contributing factors. 2012-05-18T08:46:37Z

The Baltimore Ravens have promoted Eric DeCosta to assistant general manager. 2012-05-18T08:12:11Z NFL.com

Robert Griffin III joked with Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" on Thursday night, showing off some of his favorite socks and teasing President Obama about a one-on-one game of basketball. 2012-05-18T06:23:00Z NFL.com

The Cowboys knew Morris Claiborne would require time to heal after surgery on his left wrist, but the rookie CB is planning to be back sooner than anticipated. Sessler, Marc 2012-05-18T00:08:55Z NFL.com

The Eagles have locked up LeSean McCoy for what figures to be the prime of his career, something a second contract rarely accomplishes at the running back position. Sessler, Marc 2012-05-17T23:36:00Z NFL.com

Police in New York City will not bring charges against Brandon Marshall for a melee at a New York nightclub in March, attorney Harvey Steinberg told NFL Network's Michelle Beisner on Thursday. 2012-05-17T23:27:00Z NFL.com Wire Reports

Plagued by foot injuries that have kept him out of nine games over the last two season, San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates is a healthy participant in the team's offseason program. 2012-05-17T22:52:00Z NFL.com

Quinton Coples made an impression during his first practices with the Jets so it was only fair they return the favor in working out his four-year rookie contract. Terms haven't been released but he's expected to earn around $8.8 million. 2012-05-17T22:35:00Z NFL.com

Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has been waiting for a long-term deal, on Thursday the team made him the third highest paid running back in the NFL in terms of contract value and annual average. 2012-05-17T22:26:00Z NFL.com

Mark Sanchez has been on the receiving end of criticism from all side but the latest comes from former Jets punter -- now with the Giants -- Steve Weatherford who says the QB hasn't developed the way he should. Rosenthal, Gregg 2012-05-17T21:34:00Z

With two Super Bowls in five seasons, the New York Giants are thinking dynasty. More specifically, defensive end Justin Tuck is thinking dynasty, and is not afraid to talk about it. Sessler, Marc 2012-05-17T21:27:00Z NFL.com

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma has sued NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in federal court for slander and libel for public remarks Goodell made regarding Vilma when issuing charges and discipline against the franchise, coaches and four players in the Saints' "bounty" scandal. Wyche, Steve 2012-05-17T21:16:01Z

Oakland Raiders LB Rolando McClain has been sentenced to spend 180 days in jail. McClain was in court in Alabama on Thursday to face an assault charge. Rosenthal, Gregg 2012-05-17T20:12:00Z

There isn't much that seems to upset Tim Tebow, but the Jets QB has taking a stand against a T-shirt manufacturer his lawyers claim is illegally using his name to peddle their garb. Sessler, Marc 2012-05-17T19:49:00Z NFL.com

The Giants received their Super Bowl XLVI rings on Wednesday, but noticeably absent were two key players from last year's team. Super Bowl-hero Mario Manningham and Brandon Jacobs chose 49ers practice over the ring ceremony. 2012-05-17T16:54:00Z NFL.com

The Bills signed their first-round draft pick on Thursday, South Carolina cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the team announced in a release. 2012-05-17T13:26:00Z NFL.com

The Lions accomplished a lot in 2012 -- making the playoffs for the first time since the Clinton Administration. But Matthew Stafford likes what the team has done this offseason, and thinks Detroit is better for it. 2012-05-17T12:28:51Z NFL.com

The process of elimination continues as we search for this year's team for HBO's "Hard Knocks". Owner Jed York said Wednesday night that the 49ers won't be on the show, joining the Jets, Falcons and Redskins. Rosenthal, Gregg 2012-05-17T12:08:00Z

A bicycle stolen from Junior Seau's Oceanside home days after the former NFL star's suicide has been recovered, police said. 2012-05-17T06:15:00Z Associated Press

A San Diego restaurant opened by Junior Seau in 1996 has closed its doors two weeks after the NFL star's suicide. Trustees of Seau's estate say they made the decision to close Seau's The Restaurant in Mission Valley on Wednesday. 2012-05-17T02:39:00Z Associated Press