Chad Johnson's story conflicts with police report

Posted by Mike Florio on August 12, 2012, 3:44 PM EDT

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Initial reports regarding the Chad Johnson arrest suggested that Johnson told police his head inadvertently struck the head of his wife during an argument in their car.

The official police report, obtained by TMZ, indicates that Johnson actually told police his wife applied the head butt to him.

The arresting officer, Christopher Epps, explained in the report that Johnson’s wife, the former Evelyn Lozada, told Epps that she “returned home . . . from shopping and began taking the items she purchased into the house.  While taking out the groceries, [she] located a Wal-Greens [sic] receipt in the vehicle’s trunk with a charge for a box of condoms.”

Andrew Luck's first pass is a 63-yard touchdown

Posted by Evan Silva on August 12, 2012, 1:57 PM EDT

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No. 1 overall draft pick Andrew Luckcompleted his first preseason throw to running back Donald Brown on a shovel pass. Brown turned on the jets and reached pay dirt for a 63-yard touchdown, doing about 61 yards of the damage after the catch.

We’ll have a full rundown of the Colts and Rams’ first-team groupings from Sunday’s preseason game in a bit. But Luck’s pro debut couldn’t have gone much better.

Luck figures to play one or two more possessions before the Colts rest their new franchise quarterback in favor of backup Drew Stanton.

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Report: Chad Johnson arrested for head-butting wife

Posted by Mike Florio on August 11, 2012, 11:16 PM EDT

Is there a way to buy HBO stock on a Saturday night?

The arrest of Dolphins receiver Chad Johnson reportedly was precipitated by an argument over a receipt for a box of condoms that his wife, Evelyn Lozada, found in Johnson’s car.

Davie Police Captain Dale Engle reportedly said that Lozada confronted Johnson about the condoms.   Engle also said that Johnson allegedly head-butted Lozada in the vehicle when the couple arrived at their driveway.

Johnson claims that he and Lozada accidentally knocked heads while arguing.

Johnson remains in custody, and he won’t be eligible for release until a bail hearing, which could occur as late as Monday.

Meanwhile, the next episode — or two — of Hard Knocks suddenly got veryinteresting.

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Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on August 12, 2012, 8:59 AM EDT

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WR Stevie Johnson wants to see more from the Bills in the coming weeks.

Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald thinks Dolphins brass will be put to the test by WR Chad Johnson’s arrest.

Kevin Faulk found it strange to watch the Patriots preseason opener on television.

Rookie LB Demario Davis could push for a starting job with the Jets this season.

The Ravens aren’t rushing to sign another tight end.

Bengals rookies were happy to get a taste of game action.

WR Travis Benjamin flashed some speed for the Browns offense.

Steelers FB Will Johnson took a roundabout route to the NFL.

LB Whitney Mercilus flashed some pass rushing skills in his Texans debut.

The Colts have activated LB Tim Fugger from the PUP list.

Said Jaguars RB Rashad Jennings, “I’m not perfect, but I very much strive to do things the right way. Football is a platform. I’m an average Joe, day and night. I’m also a goofball. I like to laugh, fart around. It just so happens I’m stuck in this body that’s capable of playing this game. I’m not bigger than anything.”

Titans CB Tommie Campbell is upset about giving up a touchdown catch.

The Broncos got back to work in intense fashion after their first preseason game.

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel was happy with the way his running backs performed on Friday.

QB Terrelle Pryor is excited for his first extended playing time as a Raider.

Chargers DT Antonio Garay left Saturday’s practice on a cart after hurting his foot.

Rookie DE Tyrone Crawford has been impressive at Cowboys camp.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin was less than thrilled by the performance of his punt returners.

Eagles S Jaiquawn Jarrett and WR Chad Hall had a big collision in practice on Saturday.

Redskins WR Samuel Kirkland is determined to do whatever it takes to win a roster spot.

Saturday saw the Bears return to work with a spirited practice.

The Lions signed safety Reshard Langford and released linebacker Korey Bosworth.

Packers TE Andrew Quarless is still shooting for a Week One return after a serious knee injury.

The top two Vikings quarterbacks had different results in their first preseason action.

Going no-huddle agrees with the Falcons offense.

Panthers PR Joe Adams got some company from Cam Newton on a big punt return.

CB Marquis Johnson says the Saints are buying into defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo’s system.

Buccaneers LB Lavonte David handled himself well in the preseason opener.

The Cardinals signed FB Reagan Maui’a for the seventh time.

RB Steven Jackson is expecting a light workload in the Rams preseason opener.

With Aldon Smith bothered by a hip injury, the 49ers signed LB Kenny Rowe.

Dave Boling of the Tacoma News Tribune thinks the play of the Seahawks defense could overshadow their quarterback question.

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