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The road to the Super Bowl in 2007 goes through the defending champion Indianapolis Colts

With more and more headlines focused on the players' actions off the field, the NFL and new commish Roger Goodell are set on cleaning up the sport.

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  • July 2008
    • Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

      Miami Deals Taylor to Redskins

      (Newser) - Dancing With the Stars hunk Jason Taylor is a Dolphin no longer. After spending his career in Miami, the defensive end will head for Washington after the teams agreed on a trade that sends two Redskins draft picks to the Dolphins, the Miami Herald reports. "I love Miami, will always cherish my 11 years with the Dolphins," said Taylor, promising to remain a fan. More »

    • NFL Looks for Gang Signs on Game Tapes

      NFL Looks for Gang Signs on Game Tapes

      (Newser) - The NFL is hiring experts to pore over game tapes looking for players flashing gang signs, the Los Angeles Times reports. “There have been some suspected things we've seen,” said a league security official; one former player's not so sure: "People have got signs for their kids, signs for their fraternities. How do you differentiate who's really throwing up gang signs?" More »

    • County Wants Stadium Payback if Steelers Are Sold

      County Wants Stadium Payback if Steelers Are Sold

      (Newser) - If the Pittsburgh Steelers are sold, someone will have to pay for the $281 million in taxpayer money used to build Heinz Field, Allegheny County’s controller told the owners in a letter today. He said even engaging in sales talk may violate the 2000 lease, and demanded the team remain in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. More »

    • Packers to Favre: No Go

      Packers to Favre: No Go

      (Newser) - Green Bay won't be releasing retired quarterback Brett Favre from his contract as he has requested, and aren't promising to start him if he rejoins the team, AP reports. "This is a hot-button issue that surpasses anything I've ever gone through," says Packers GM Ted Thompson. Favre had the chance to return weeks ago, but didn't take it. More »

    • 10 Possible Teams for Favre

      10 Possible Teams for Favre

      (Newser) - The maybe-not-as-retired-as-we-thought Brett Favre has asked the Green Bay Packers to release him from his contract so he can play elsewhere. It's far from certain the Packers will agree, but USA Today runs down 10 places he could go: Baltimore Ravens: Favre's agent has placed players there before. Buffalo Bills: Wintry weather? Fervent fans? Sounds like home. Carolina Panthers: If Delhomme falters, Favre could step in. More »

    • Dan Patrick to Join NBC's Football Night

      Dan Patrick to Join NBC's Football Night

      (Newser) - Dan Patrick will join NBC's Football Night in America this fall, in a move that reunites him with Keith Olbermann. The two men changed the field of sportscasting with their 1992 debut on ESPN's SportsCenter , writes Broadcasting & Cable . Patrick will keep his radio show and Sports Illustrated column while joining host Bob Costas at Football Night . More »

    • Rooney Bros. Split Over Steelers Selloff