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NFL notebook: Gronkowski’s infection may have subsided
By Tribune-Review• Doctors who performed surgery on Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski’s left forearm Monday believe the nagging infection that hampered his recovery finally has subsided, a person informed of the prognosis following the procedure told USA Today Sports. • Calvin Johnson downplayed whatever was wrong with his fingers last year. …
NFL notebook: Steelers sign 4th-round selection Thomas
By Staff and Wire ReportsShamarko Thomas, the former Syracuse safety and the first of the Steelers’ two fourth-round draft picks, signed a four-year contract Thursday. Thomas is the first of the Steelers’ nine draft picks to reach agreement. Because the NFL rookie wage scale …
Penn State’s McGloin signs with Raiders
By Scott BrownFormer Penn State quarterback Matt McGloin signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday. McGloin, who started his career as a walk-on at Penn State, had tryouts with the Redskins and Panthers before signing with Oakland. The Raiders …
Ex-NFL star, Uniontown native Muncie dies
By Bob CohnChuck Muncie, whose journey from Uniontown led to greatness on the football field and major problems off it, died from heart failure Tuesday at his …
Harrison ready to earn his stripes in Cincinnati
By The Associated PressCINCINNATI — James Harrison sat in front of the Bengals backdrop, leaned on his right forearm — the one with “James” tattooed length-wise — and …
NFL notebook: Ex-Penn State center Shipley traded to Ravens
By Staff and Wire ReportsThe Ravens acquired center A.Q. Shipley from the Colts for a conditional 2014 draft pick. Shipley, a former standout at Moon High School and Penn State, played in 14 games last season with the Colts, getting five starts. Shipley will …
Harris: Keep ego in check, ‘Broadway Geno’
By John HarrisGeno Smith Quarterback New York Jets Florham Park, NJ Broadway Geno Smith: I hope you don’t mind me referring to you by your new nickname. …
Tebow, Jets part ways after 1 season
By The Associated PressTim Tebow was waived by the Jets on Monday, the end of an unsuccessful one-season experiment in New York. Coach Rex Ryan said in a statement put out by the team in announcing the move that had been expected for …
Undrafted free agents get the chance to prove the NFL scouts wrong
By Bob CohnMike Shanahan watched most of the NFL Draft over three days. He said much of it was boring except for the later rounds when he …
Ex-West Virginia star Geno Smith strives to be ‘franchise QB’ for Jets
By The Associated PressFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Geno Smith has put that agonizingly long wait in the green room at the NFL Draft far behind him. He’s got better things to think about now. And, the New York Jets’ second-round pick sure has …
NFL notebook: Bradley, other QBs populate 4th round of draft
By The Associated PressThis was one rush quarterbacks embraced. Starting with Matt Barkley, the fourth round of the NFL Draft was the landing spot for quarterbacks who carried hopes of going much higher. Philadelphia traded up with Jacksonville to get the Southern California …
PSU’s Mauti, Hodges reunited with Vikings
By Scott Brown and Jerry DipaolaMichael Mauti’s wait is finally over. The Penn State All-American linebacker was taken in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday by the …
Chargers trade up to draft Notre Dame LB Te’o 38th overall
By The Associated PressNEW YORK — Manti Te’o is headed to San Diego. Geno Smith is a Jet. Radio City Music Hall was relatively silent for five second-round …
Wait ends for Geno: Jets tab West Virginia quarterback in second
By Jerry DipaolaPatience paid off for former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith on Friday night when he was selected by the New York Jets with the seventh …
Seahawks select Penn State defensive tackle Hill
By Scott BrownPenn State defensive tackle Jordan Hill went a little earlier in the NFL Draft than projected as the Seattle Seahawks picked the Steelton native in the latter half of the third round Friday night. Hill joins a team that will …
Tribune-Review Mock NFL Draft
By Mark Kaboly1. Kansas City OT Luke Joekel, Texas A&M The Chiefs got their quarterback in Alex Smith via a trade and now need somebody to protect …
