AGRI Biz

The father of Pro Bowl Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, Jr, a long-time journalist for the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, broke a story this week that Brett Favre just might become the NFL’s first active player to be a grandfather. Brittany Favre, Brett’s 21-year-old daughter, just gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and the soon-to-be Hall of Fame quarterback confirmed the news ...

NFL players should be safer during games thanks to several rule changes passed at the league meetings. They also might be playing longer in regular-season overtimes. The NFL passed rules Wednesday to further protect defenseless players, including ball carriers who lose their helmet during a play. Seven of eight overall rules proposals were adopted, then several owners said they also expect the modified overtime for the playoffs that passed the previous ...

Many running back in the NFL have rushed for 1000 yards in a season. They gain respect from their teammates and opponents. Very few have ever went beyond 1500 yards in a season. These are the greats of the NFL. They are what franchises are built around. Only six in NFL histor have surpassed 2000 yards in a season. Gods to their fans, and a ...

Barry Sanders is arguably the most exciting running back to ever play the game of football. He was short, stocky, and very hard to tackle. In 1989 the Detroit Lions drafted Barry Sanders as the No. 3 pick overall. They were a struggling franchise trying to rebuild. Sanders was the man that would bring them out of the hole. Sanders' first game was against the Arizona Cardinals. Although he didn't play until ...

The Washington Redskins made their biggest offseason deal today by signing RB Larry Johnson. The three-year deal is worth $3.5 million and could reach $12 million. The Redskins, who had a 4-12 record last season, are looking to turn things around this year with new head coach Mike Shanahan. Johnson was cut from the Kansas City Chiefs last year and signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. He carried the ball 178 times for ...

With protesters outside, Michael Vick was awarded the Ed Block Courage Award. The award is presented to players who show a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage.  Vick was selected unanimously by his teammates. "I'm very humbled to be here," Vick said before the award ceremony. "I'm blessed to be voted by my peers, to be here, and this is an opportunity that I will take advantage of and cherish forever." This ...

Seems Chester Taylor has made a deal with the enemy.á Taylor signed a four-year, $12.5 million deal with $7 million guaranteed in the first year. Taylor had 338 rushing yards for the Vikings in 2009 and caught 89 passes the past two seasons. The Bears hired Martz as the offensive coordinator during the offseason and also signed DE Julius Peppers to a six-year contract.Read more NFL news on BleacherReport.com

Who let the dogs out?á Micheal Vick should have, but he didn't.á He was sentenced to 23 months in federal prison.á He filed for bankruptcy and pretty much lost everything he had. Except... He never lost the need to fight.á Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love, calls, and offers $1.6 million contract.á With Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid he got to play again.á He might not have played a lot but ...