Veteran defensive backs and team leaders Richard Sherman of the 49ers and Malcolm Jenkins of the Eagles are among the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
49ers receiver Anquan Boldin on Sunday caught his 1,000th career pass in his 185th game, becoming the fifth-fastest player -- and 13th overall -- to reach the milestone.
Larry Fitzgerald told TheMMQB.com that he doesn't believe that the 544-reception gap between himself and all-time leader Jerry Rice can be closed before his career ends.
Marvin Lewis was adamant in his characterization of a penalty that put the Cardinals 15 yards closer on the winning field goal. "I don't see how they make that call," the Bengals' coach said.
The Football Writers Association of America released its 75th Anniversary All-America Team on Thursday, including 75 players (three teams of 25) from as far back as the 1940s.
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, who was entering the final year of his contract with the Arizona Cardinals, was released by the team Friday.
