Chris Kluwe

Upon further review, the state of NFL officiating is a joke. Jerry Markbreit only wishes he could laugh about it. "I watched highlights on the NFL Network last night,'' the retired NFL official with 36 years' experience said Monday. "I saw referees with...

NEW YORK — Say this for the 2013 quarterback class: They've learned how to slide. Four of them were selected in the fourth round Saturday, two of whom — USC's Matt Barkley and Syracuse's Ryan Nassib — were widely believed to be first-...

Through the first half of the NFL season, there have been 14 punts blocked. That might not sound like a lot, but consider there were nine in the entire 2011 season, meaning the league is on track for more than three times as many. Sure, it could be a...

With the national spotlight shining on the Super Bowl-bound Ravens this week, linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo is apparently hoping to divert some attention off the gridiron. According to New York Times columnist Frank Bruni, just hours after Baltimore&...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT The return of defensive back Charles Woodson may have an impact on the Raiders that cannot be measured by statistics or even graded on game tapes. "You want to play this game with a...

NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT A soft market had Charles Woodson considering something he wouldn't have dreamed of a few months ago: finishing his career where he started it. And that's exactly what happened late Tuesday when the...

The Sports Xchange NFL Team Report - Oakland Raiders - INSIDE SLANT In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his jersey with a post-it that read "Vote Ray Guy,...

The Sports Xchange By Frank Cooney, The Sports Xchange Kluwe to punt for Raiders, tweet for California rights In a game against the Chicago Bears last December, Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe covered the Pro Football Hall of Fame patch on his...

The Sports Xchange NFL roundup: Gronkowski may need back surgery too The health status of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski seems to be getting more complicated by the day. One day after it was reported that he will undergo a fourth surgery...

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The Sports Xchange 05/17/2013 NFL Note - New England Patriots Gronkowski, Rob TE Rob Gronkowski is expected to undergo a fourth surgery next week to replace a plate inserted into the left forearm that was broken during a game in November, according to...

P Chris Kluwe has landed in Oakland, as the Raiders moved to replace departed kicker Shane Lechler.