NFL fines Lions DB Brian Branch for two illegal actions in Week 3

NFL penalizes Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch for two rule infractions during Week 3 of the season Lions defensive back Brian Branch was fined $20,256 for illegal actions during the victory over the Cardinals, including a hit that resulted in him being put into concussion protocol. He will still play in the next game. … Read more

Pats’ Boutte arrested over illegal betting at LSU

LSU player Pats’ Boutte arrested for illegal betting New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was arrested for illegal sports betting during his time at LSU. The charges include a felony count of computer fraud and a misdemeanor count of gambling prohibited for persons under 21. Boutte allegedly used an alias to place over 8,900 … Read more

Texans’ Denzel Perryman has suspension reduced to two games by the NFL for repeated illegal hits

NFL Reduces Texans’ Denzel Perryman’s Suspension to Two Games for Repeated Illegal Hits Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman was initially suspended for three games by the NFL for repeated violations of playing rules aimed at player safety. The suspension was reduced to two games on appeal. Perryman was penalized for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Bengals … Read more