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.
Calling the outburst "a distraction to the game," Pete Carroll says he met with Richard Sherman to settle the cornerback's frustration with a 1-yard pass during the Seahawks' win Thursday.
The Seahawks' decision to throw on first-and-goal in the third quarter Thursday didn't sit well with Richard Sherman, who said, "We've already seen how that goes," alluding to Super Bowl XLIX.
After Jared Goff was placed in the concussion protocol for taking a hit to the helmet, Rams interim coach John Fassel said the rookie QB will learn that "he's just got to get out of bounds."
Richard Sherman ripped the NFL for its Thursday games, saying the Seahawks are "the last ones to get the middle finger."
Seahawks safety Earl Thomas tweeted that he was considering retirement after breaking his leg in Sunday's win over the Panthers. His teammates said afterward not to take the talk too seriously.
