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Drew Brees' franchise-tag grievance ruling expected in a week

New Orleans Saints
06/27/2012 8:40 PM
Drew BreesNFL.com's Steve Wyche reports New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees will know within a week whether he'll collect nearly $4 million more than the NFL said he is due if he is franchise tagged for a third time in 2013, according to a league source. Read more

Terrell Owens: I'm being extorted over nude photos

Cincinnati Bengals
06/27/2012 8:34 PM
Terrell OwensNFL.com reports former NFL wideout Terrell Owens says he's being extorted by a woman who claims she owns nude photos of T.O., which she attempted to peddle to TMZ and other media outlets, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Read more

Robert Griffin III target of extortion

Washington Redskins
06/26/2012 7:50 AM
Robert Griffin IIIAP reports a former Baylor basketball player is facing a federal extortion charge for allegedly threatening to release "derogatory information" about Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III unless he was paid. Richard Khamir Hurd, 25, was arraigned Monday in federal court in Waco. His bond was set at $25,000. Read more

Steelers release Heisman winner Smith

Pittsburgh Steelers
06/26/2012 7:37 AM
Troy SmithThe Post-Gazette reports Troy Smith's bid to become only the second Heisman Trophy winner to play for the Steelers -- and to unseat an incumbent backup quarterback in the process -- came to an abrupt end Monday when he was released. Read more