Brady, McCaffrey and Wilson top NFL quotes of the week

9:11 AM ET ESPN.com Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print Russell Wilson compares himself to Weapon X, and more from our NFL quotes of the week. ‘I heal quick … I don’t know if it’s Wolverine blood or what.’ Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, on how his healing factor compares to that of the … Read more

Tom Brady hosts young fan and his family at Bucs-Panthers

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady hosted 9-year-old George Cogdill, who is battling an autoimmune condition called Henoch-Schonlein purpura, and his family on Sunday as the Bucs prepared to take on the Carolina Panthers. 1 Related The seven-time Super Bowl champion treated the family from Pinewood, South Carolina — a two-hour drive … Read more

Buccaneers’ Robert Hainsey – ‘Love’ that Tom Brady chewed out O-line

TAMPA, Fla. — Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was shown on TV directing an expletive-laden tirade at his offensive line in last Sunday’s 20-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, but center Robert Hainsey said Wednesday that it’s what he wants, and it’s what their unit wants. “Everyone can call it what they want, but I want … Read more

Todd Bowles – Tom Brady got no special treatment to attend wedding

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Monday that quarterback Tom Brady missing the team’s walk-through to attend New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s wedding in New York had no impact on the Bucs’ 20-18 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. He also said he doesn’t believe Brady is receiving preferential … Read more

Report — Tom Brady could be fined for apparent Grady Jarrett kick

The NFL has looked at Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett‘s disputed roughing-the-passer penalty on Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady to determine whether Brady attempted to kick Jarrett and if that warrants a fine, according to a report from The Associated Press on Thursday. Fines for kicking are $10,500 for a first offense and $15,500 for … Read more

Travis Kelce channels Al Bundy, plus more NFL quotes of the week

Never count out “Touchdown Travis,” defensive tackles sound off on roughing the passer calls and more football quotes of the week. “You can’t tell me I’m not all AL BUNDY” Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on scoring four touchdowns against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Night Football, much like Bundy, the main … Read more

Falcons lineman ‘unnecessarily’ threw Tom Brady to ground, ref says

TAMPA, Fla. — Referee Jerome Boger said Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett “unnecessarily” threw Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to the ground as part of his explanation for the roughing the passer call on a key third down late in the Bucs’ win Sunday. The Falcons were down by six with 3 minutes, … Read more

Fan sues Patriots, says they ruined his Tom Brady-signed flag

BOSTON — The New England Patriots caused irreparable damage to a U.S. flag signed by Tom Brady by improperly displaying it in the team’s hall of fame at Gillette Stadium, the flag’s owner contends in a federal lawsuit. After the flag had been on display a couple of months, Brady’s signature written in blue Sharpie … Read more

Tom Brady broke two Microsoft tablets during Tampa Bay Buccaneers-New Orleans Saints game, sources say

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady broke two Microsoft tablets out of frustration during last Sunday’s victory against the New Orleans Saints, sources told ESPN. A third tablet also was stepped on and broken on the Buccaneers sideline, according to sources, leaving Tampa Bay short of tablets and wide receivers against New Orleans. Brady apologized … Read more

QB Tom Brady (finger) will play despite being added to Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ injury report Friday

TAMPA, Fla. — With a finger injury that’s been nagging him all week, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady was added to the Bucs’ injury report Friday, although his status for the Sunday game hosting the Green Bay Packers is not in jeopardy. A source said Brady did not suffer a setback of any kind. … Read more