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Chad Johnson Has a Warrant Out for His Arrest for Alleged Probation Violation

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Chad Johnson in Southern Florida.On May 7, a Broward circuit judge issued a warrant against the former NFL wide receiver for his reported probation violation. He failed to report to his probation officers on Feb. 15 and March 15. He also did not show proof of his enrollment in the "Batterers Intervention Program," in which he was sentenced to serve 26 weeks.

George Sauer dies: Former New York Jets Receiver Passes Away in Ohio at 69 After Suffering Alzheimer's Disease

George Sauer Jr., a former wide receiver for the New York Jets, died May 7 in Westerville, Ohio, at the age of 69.He died of Alzheimer's disease, said his sister, Dana Keifer.Sauer was a wide receiver for the Jets when they beat the Baltimore Colts in 1969. Sauer caught eight passes from quarterback Joe Namath during the Super Bowl after Don Maynard was injured. The underdog Jets beat the Colts 16-7.Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. He played in the AFL and National Football League for the Jets from 1965 through 1970.

NFL Free Agent Signings: Ed Reed to Texans, Nine Time Pro-Bowler Leaving Ravens

Ed Reed, a nine-time Pro Bowl safety who has played all 11 seasons of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, is headed to Houston, according to NFL.com's Albert Breer. Reed reportedly texted Breer that the deal has not been completed, but he will be signing with the Texans. The NFL.com report said Reed and the team are working on a two-year pact.

NFL Rule Changes 2013: Two Rules Changed, Still Undecided on Use of Helmet by Ball Carriers

The NFL has made two proposed rules changes official at their annual meetings in Arizona this week, making peel back blocks illegal and banning teams from overloading one side of the field on field goal and extra point attempts. These changes signify a continuing emphasis on player safety. Another controversial rule change, which would ban offensive ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets, has yet to be voted on.
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