The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- An Al Jazeera documentary has accused Peyton Manning, Julius Peppers, and other NFL players of obtaining HGH from an Indianapolis clinic. Manning has strongly denied the claims.
- Future Hall of Fame safety Charles Woodson announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
- Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was handed a one-game suspension following his actions during last week’s game against the Panthers (the ban was subsequently upheld).
- The Cardinals‘ defense was dealt a devastating blow, losing DPOY candidate Tyrann Mathieu to a torn ACL.
Signed/Re-Signed:
- Giants – Brandon Meriweather, S (link)
- Patriots – Steven Jackson, RB (link)
Waived:
- Patriots – Leonard Hankerson, WR (link)
Injuries:
- 49ers – Alex Boone, G (IR)
- Browns – Andrew Hawkins, WR (IR)
- Buccaneers – Akeem Spence, DT (IR)
- Chargers – Melvin Gordon, RB (IR)
- Cowboys – Tony Romo, QB (IR)
- Texans – T.J. Yates, QB (IR)