NFL defends Ray Rice decision as appropriate- SBNation
Once again, the NFL proclaims that their (completely arbitrary) Code of Conduct has lead to the proper outcome. As a general rule, if you find yourself agreeing with Stephen A. Smith, you should probably rethink your position.
In less soul-crushing news,
Peyton Manning dances to Rocky Top- SBNation
It is both self-explanatory and glorious.
Terrell Thomas signs with Seattle- NFL.com
Because Seattle really needed to shore up that secondary. I feel like the Seahawks should buy whoever negotiated the rookie salary structure a new car.
Kelvin Benjamin has a bone bruise in left knee- ESPN
If Benjamin goes down, it looks like Jason Avant will be the number one option in Carolina. Between that and the left tackle situation, I'm really concerned about Cam.
Carl Nicks steps away from NFL due to MRSA infection- ESPN
At one point, Nicks was one of the elite guards in the NFL, and it is very sad to lose a talent like that to something like MRSA.