Kansas City Star: NFL / Football http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star NFL / Football 60 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:59:09 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com AP Source: Goodell monitoring Favre situation http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717202.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717202.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:51 CDT NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team. Hester MIA on first day of Bears camp http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717449.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717449.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:51 CDT Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout. Report: NFL investigating Vikings for tampering with Favre http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/718120.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/718120.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:31 CDT NFL security interviewed a number of Minnesota Vikings officials on Tuesday regarding tampering charges levied by the Green Bay Packers over Brett Favre. Lions, tackle Cherilus agree to 5-year contract http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717738.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717738.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:59 CDT Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College. Jets sign former Packer DB Carroll http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/716496.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/716496.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:21 CDT The New York Jets signed former Green Bay Packers defensive back Ahmad Carroll on Tuesday. Vikings sign remaining three draft picks http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717200.html http://www.kansascity.com/491/story/717200.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:43 CDT The Minnesota Vikings signed their remaining three draft picks Wednesday, including their top choice, safety Tyrell Johnson. Flowers, Chiefs' second-round pick, agrees to four-year contract http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717897.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717897.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:24 CDT Brandon Flowers will be with the Chiefs today when they leave for training camp. Glenn Dorsey and Branden Albert may not be. NFL news: League monitoring Favre situation http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717908.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717908.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:59 CDT NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre, and reports say he has talked with Packers management several times. Goodell would like to see the situation resolved as quickly as possible. Former Chiefs safety Greg Wesley signs with Raiders http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/716460.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/716460.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:49 CDT ALAMEDA, Calif. | The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms on a one-year contract with former Chiefs safety Greg Wesley on Tuesday. Wesley was released by the Chiefs on Thursday. Chiefs notes: Cornerback Flowers close to signing http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/716456.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/716456.html Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:35 CDT The Chiefs drafted Brandon Flowers hoping he could eventually be their first home-grown Pro Bowl cornerback since Dale Carter more than a decade ago. Chiefs sign two third-round picks http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714727.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714727.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:08 CDT The Chiefs' list of unsigned draft picks continued to dwindle Monday when they agreed to terms on three-year contracts with running back Jamaal Charles and tight end Brad Cottam. Both were third-round selections. Contract status of NFL first-round draft picks http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714656.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714656.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:17 CDT Source: NFL.com NFL news: Saints get tight end Shockey http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714593.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/714593.html Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:19 CDT NEW ORLEANS | Tight end Jeremy Shockey caught more passes for more yards as a rookie — the one season when New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton was his offensive coordinator in New York — than any other. Washington loses players to injuries but gain Jason Taylor http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/713181.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/713181.html Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:56 CDT Jason Taylor wanted out of Miami, and Bill Parcells seemed only too happy to trade him. So when Washington lost a starting defensive lineman to a season-ending injury Sunday, a significant swap quickly got done. Starters will get more work at Chiefs training camp http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717900.html http://www.kansascity.com/sports/football/story/717900.html Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:52 CDT Expect to see more of the Chiefs starters if you're headed to this year's training camp.