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| May 16, 2008, 01:59
Colts :: WR Colts WR Harrison Expected At Mini-Camp ESPN - [Full Article]Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said on Thursday that he is currently expecting wide receiver Marvin Harrison to participate in the team's upcoming mandatory mini-camp that begins on Friday. It had previously been speculated that Harrison might not participate as he continues to recover from knee injuries. |
May 16, 2008, 01:11
Buccaneers :: RB Bucs Sign FB Askew To Four-Year Contract Extension Stephen F. Holder, St. Petersburg Times - [Full Article]The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Thursday that they have signed fullback B.J. Askew to a four-year contract extension, believed to include over $8 million in salary and a signing bonus of over $2 million. |
May 16, 2008, 01:01
Giants :: DL Giants Host Free Agent DE Wynn For A Visit Mike Garafolo, Newark Star-Ledger - [Full Article]The New York Giants hosted free agent defensive end Renaldo Wynn on Wednesday. No word is available on whether the team plans to offer Wynn a contract. |
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Other Articles: May 15, 2008, 23:57 Giants, Saints :: TE Saints No Longer Pursuing TE Shockey Via Trade Vinny DiTrani, Bergen Record - [Full Article]New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said on Thursday that the team is no longer pursuing New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey via trade. "It's no secret we had some discussions with them and we just couldn't come to a conclusion on the right compensation," Loomis said. "I understand that. He's a very good player and the Giants don't want to just give him away - unless they feel like they're getting really good value. But for the most part that's dead...I don't anticipate that being rekindled." May 15, 2008, 23:49 49ers :: LB 49ers No Longer Interested In LB Trotter Matt Barrows, Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]The San Francisco 49ers said on Thursday that they are no longer interested in signing free agent linebacker Jeremiah Trotter. May 15, 2008, 23:44 Browns :: WR, PR/KR Browns Expected To Expand Role Of WR/KR/PR Cribbs In Offense Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain Dealer - [Full Article]Cleveland Browns wide receiver and return specialist Joshua Cribbs said during an interview on Thursday that the team is planning to expand his role on offense during the 2008 season. "We're putting in a nice package just to utilize more of my skills as well as everyone else's," said Cribbs. "Last year, we put in one or two plays a game, but this year, it will be on a more consistent basis. It's going to be more of an elaborate package for a change of pace." May 15, 2008, 23:32 Browns :: WR Browns WR Jurevicius May Be Recovering From Second Procedure On Knee Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain Dealer - [Full Article]Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius is believed to have undergone a second "clean-up" procedure on the same knee that he had scoped in January. Jurevicius subsequently developed a staph infection as a result of the first procedure. Team officials and Jurevicius have not, however, confirmed whether a second procedure was performed. May 15, 2008, 23:28 Rams :: RB Rams FB Leonard Healthy After Off-Season Surgery On Both Shoulders Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]St. Louis Rams fullback Brian Leonard is now completely healthy following off-season surgeries on both shoulders. He has also added nine pounds of muscle during the off-season and is up to a playing weight of 235 pounds. May 15, 2008, 23:26 Redskins :: DL Redskins Sign Free Agent DE Mapu Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]The Washington Redskins announced on Thursday that they have signed undrafted rookie free agent defensive end J.T. Mapu to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 15, 2008, 22:57 Raiders :: WR, OL, DL, DB Five Raiders Miss Practice With Injuries Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]Oakland Raiders DT Tommy Kelly (knee), WR Ronald Curry (foot), S Stuart Schweigert (leg), S Jarrod Cooper (knee), and OL Jake Grove (knee) did not practice with the team on Thursday as they continue to recover from their injuries. May 15, 2008, 22:18 Jets :: QB Coin Flip Gives Jets QB Pennington 'Head' Up In QB Competition Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]QB Chad Pennington led the first-team offense during the Jets' first day of Organized Team Activities (OTAs) Monday, after winning a coin toss between he and challenger QB Kellen Clemens. "It's a competition. It really is," Clemens said. "Some people will try to make it a controversy between Chad and I. It's a friendly competition." May 15, 2008, 21:52 Falcons :: QB Falcons Begin Contract Talks With QB Ryan Adam Schefter, NFL Network, NFL.com - [Full Article]The Atlanta Falcons have initiated preliminary contract talks with No. 3 overall pick, QB Matt Ryan, and his agent. May 15, 2008, 21:12 Patriots NFL Continues Investigation Of Patriots Videotaping NFL.com - [Full Article]Following up Tuesday's meetings with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh, NFL Officials continue to investigate the Patriots videotaping practices prior to their Super Bowl XXXVI matchup with the Rams. Both former Patriots defensive assistant Brian Daboll and then-Rams head coach Mike Martz were interviewed Thursday. May 15, 2008, 16:48 Raiders :: DB Raiders Move SS Huff to Free Safety David White, San Francisco Chronicle - [Full Article]The Oakland Raiders are moving Michael Huff from strong safety to free safety, making room for free-agent signee Gibril Wilson. HC Lane Kiffin said they may still alternate the two at each position. May 15, 2008, 16:45 Raiders :: WR Raiders WR Curry Has Foot Surgery David White, San Francisco Chronicle - [Full Article]It was brought to light today that Oakland Raiders WR Ronald Curry had foot surgery two weeks ago and will miss at least two weeks of practice. May 15, 2008, 15:48 Redskins :: WR, PR/KR Redskins Release WR/KR Mathis Jon DeNunzio, Washington Post - [Full Article]The Washington Redskins have released WR/KR Jerome Mathis. Mathis was the only outside free agent the Redskins signed this offseason. Mathis's status was in limbo after the Redskins selected offensive weapons with their first three picks of the draft last month. May 15, 2008, 15:36 Jaguars :: DL Jaguars Give DT Meier New Contract Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union - [Full Article]Jacksonville Jaguars DT Rob Meier, set to replace the departed Marcus Stroud, was rewarded with a new contract on Tuesday. The deal is for five years through the 2012 season. Meier, was due to make $2.095 million in base salary before he signed the new deal, the financial terms of which weren't disclosed. May 15, 2008, 13:04 Browns :: OL OT Tucker Dings Hip Marla Ridenour, Akron Beacon Journal - [Full Article]Browns OT Ryan Tucker left Wednesday's practice with a limp after what HC Romeo Crennel described as "a little uncomfortableness in the hip area." May 15, 2008, 12:31 Panthers :: RB, PR/KR Rookie RB Stewart To Return Kicks Charles Chandler, Charlotte Observer - [Full Article]As of now, the Panthers primary kick returner will be rookie RB Jonathan Stewart. Stewart, who is also vying for the starting spot at running back, is hoping to lift the Panthers return game which ranked last and next-to-last over the last two seasons. "He's the guy who'll start off with those duties when we get to (training) camp," Fox said. "Based on past history, he can do it." Stewart returned 58 kickoffs at Oregon for a 28.7-yard average, with two touchdowns. He ranked third in the Pac-10 as a junior. May 15, 2008, 12:08 Titans :: DB S Hope Back In Action Paul Kuharsky, Nashville Tennessean - [Full Article]Titans S Chris Hope has been participating in full during the teams OTAs this week. Hope's 2007 season was cut short after suffering a neck and spinal cord injury, which required surgery after the season."I think it's a positive, it gives you that extra motivation to go back out and play even harder and not take a day for granted," said Hope, who had an interception off of QB Vince Young on Tuesday. May 15, 2008, 11:34 Texans :: RB, OL Texans Going To Zone Block Scheme Brooke Bentley, HoustonTexans.com - [Full Article]The Texans running game ranked 22nd last season and HC Gary Kubiak has put assistant head coach Alex Gibbs in charge of installing the zone blocking scheme he orchestrated in Denver. The Broncos led the NFL in rushing with 20,150 yards in the nine seasons Gibbs coached there. From 2004-2006, Gibbs guided the Atlanta Falcons to an NFL-best 8,157 rushing yards. "I was already familiar with zone blocking," said C Chris Myers, who was brought in as a free agent from Denver, "But he's changing the Houston Texans' run game. Having the guy who signifies the whole zone blocking scheme helps a lot here." May 15, 2008, 11:26 Seahawks :: WR Seattle Signs WR Gessner, Releases C White Jose Miguel Romero, Seattle Times - [Full Article]The Seahawks signed free agent WR Chad Gessner to a two-year contract. Gessner had 76 catches for 801 yards and 20 touchdowns through 11 weeks of the AFL season with the Orlando Predators. To make room on the roster, Seattle cut C Chris White. May 15, 2008, 11:08 Ravens :: QB QB Flacco Forced To Miss Rest Of Month Jamison Hensley, Baltimore Sun - [Full Article]Ravens rookie QB Joe Flacco will not be able to participate in any practices between now and the end of May due to an NFL/NCAA rule that limits a rookie to one minicamp with a pro team while his school is still in session. Flacco's final exams conclude May 30 at the University of Delaware. He can't participate in team activities this month, even though he has already withdrawn from school. He would have missed next week's rookie minicamp, but the Ravens have rescheduled those workouts for next month. "It doesn't help, but I don't know how much it will hurt. He's a very cerebral kid," said Flacco's agent Joe Litna. May 15, 2008, 10:59 Cowboys :: RB Owner Jones Not Concerned About RB Barber III Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star Telegram - [Full Article]Cowyboys owner Jerry Jones believes RB Marion Barber III will be ready to go when he resumes practicing with the team. Barber III has yet to sign his one year tender offer of $2.562 million and remains in Miami under orders from his agent Drew Rosenhaus. "I don't see that it will have a negative impact in his playing this year," Jones said. Jones did not say whether or not he thought Barber III would join the team during next week's OTAs. May 15, 2008, 10:51 Buccaneers :: QB, RB GM Allen Comments On QB Garcia, RB Graham Rick Stroud, St. Petersburg Times - [Full Article]Tampa Bay's GM Bruce Allen seemed at ease when discussing the absences of QB Jeff Garcia and RB Earnest Graham, both of whom are sitting out of this week's minicamp due to contract negotiations, or lack thereof. "Each player has to handle his business how he sees fit," Allen said. "Jeff, for the last five years ... has been with five teams. I know he enjoyed great success with Coach (Jon) Gruden and wants that to continue." - "Earnest performed well for us last year, and he wasn't at most of the offseason program last year. He's a young man that takes care of himself, and I'm sure he'll be prepared." - "We've got seven months to free agency, and we've got plenty of time. But our focus is we have 70 days to training camp, and we want to get our best 80 players ready." May 15, 2008, 10:32 Buccaneers :: RB RB Graham Sitting Out For Now Roy Cummings, Tampa Tribune - [Full Article]Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham was absent for a second day of minicamp practice. By saying very little, he actually said quite a lot in terms of his reasons. Graham is seeking a contract extension, and while he said a month ago that he would report to this round of practices, he has since been advised to sit out in an effort to reduce the risk of injury, which could really cut into his bargaining power. "I've been advised not to comment on the situation," Graham said. Asked if he would return for future practices he replied, "I don't know, man; I really don't know." May 15, 2008, 02:37 Titans :: WR Titans WR R. Williams Recovering From Surgery On Ankle Terry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]Tennessee Titans wide receiver Roydell Williams did ultimately need surgery to repair damage caused by a broken ankle this off-season. No additional information related to the timing of that procedure or how long it will be until Williams returns to the practice field is currently available. May 15, 2008, 01:39 Titans :: OL Titans OT Stewart Signs One-Year Tender Offer TitansRadio.com - [Full Article]The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with offensive tackle David Stewart on a one-year, $2.017 million contract. "They now have him under contract for another year, and after that he'd become a free agent," Stewart's agent Bus Cook said. "We'll keep talking, and we'll see what free agency holds if we don't get it worked out." May 15, 2008, 01:33 Buccaneers :: RB Bucs RB Williams Still Targeting Training Camp Return Stephen Holder, St. Petersburg Times - [Full Article]Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams said in an interview on Tuesday that he is still targeting Training Camp as his time to return to the practice field, after recovering from a serious patellar tendon tear. "Me, personally, once training camp starts, I (think) I will be on the field and be able to do some things. I do. I feel like by July, I should be ready to play ball," Williams said. May 15, 2008, 01:31 Saints :: DB Saints CB McKenzie Likely Out Until Training Camp Larry Holder, Biloxi Sun Herald - [Full Article]New Orleans Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie is likely out until Training Camp (and possibly longer) while continuing to recover from ACL surgery. May 15, 2008, 01:28 Saints :: TE Saints TE Johnson Has Setback After Having Ankle Scoped Larry Holder, Biloxi Sun Herald - [Full Article]New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed on Wednesday that tight end Eric Johnson had a minor setback this off-season after having his ankle scoped. No additional information is currently available. May 15, 2008, 01:26 Chiefs :: DB Chiefs Inform S Wesley He Will Be Released Soon Adam Teicher, Kansas City Star - [Full Article]The Kansas City Chiefs have told safety Greg Wesley, who has been unhappy with his role with the team, that he will be traded soon, once the team has had the chance to exhaust all potential options for completing a trade. May 15, 2008, 01:21 Jaguars :: DB Jaguars Alter Starting Defensive Backfield Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union - [Full Article]Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Drayton Florence practiced in the team's Organized Team Activities (OTAs) on Tuesday as the team's starting right cornerback, with defensive back Brian Williams moving into one of the starting safety positions with the team. Discuss This Article In Our Forums May 15, 2008, 01:19 49ers :: LB 49ers Visit With Free Agent LB Trotter Mike Sando, ESPN - [Full Article]The San Francisco 49ers brought in free agent linebacker Jeremiah Trotter for a visit this week, though the two parties have not agreed to any contract at this point. May 15, 2008, 01:13 Bengals :: RB Bengals RB Irons May Start Season On PUP List Chick Ludwig, Dayton Daily News - [Full Article]Cincinnati Bengals running back Kenny Irons is reportedly a strong candidate to open the season on the team's Physically Unable to Perform list as he continues to recover from a torn ACL, according to Chick Ludwig at the Dayton Daily News. May 15, 2008, 01:11 Rams :: RB, WR, DL Rams Release Three Undrafted Free Agents Bill Coats, St. Louis Post-Dispatch - [Full Article]The St. Louis Rams announced on Wednesday that they have released DE Rodney Hardeway, WR Josh Hyman and FB Brandon McAnderson. May 15, 2008, 01:07 Rams :: WR Rams Sign Free Agent WR Smith Bill Coats, St. Louis Post-Dispatch - [Full Article]The St. Louis Rams announced on Wednesday that they have signed free agent wide receiver Shaine Smith to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 15, 2008, 01:05 Jaguars :: DL Jaguars DE Smith Continues To Recover From Broken Hip Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union - [Full Article]Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Brian Smith continues to recover from a broken hip, an injury that kept him from playing during the 2007 season. May 15, 2008, 01:02 Jaguars :: WR, TE Four Jaguars Players Miss Practice Tuesday With Injuries Vito Stellino, Florida Times-Union - [Full Article]Jacksonville Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis (knee), TE Greg Estandia (shoulder), TE George Wrighster (knee) and WR Mike Walker (knee) did not practice with the team on Tuesday, as they continue to recover from their injuries. May 14, 2008, 23:56 Saints :: QB, WR, OL, DL Saints Sign Four Players, Release Four Players New Orleans Times-Picayune - [Full Article]The New Orleans Saints announced on Wednesday that they have signed free agents QB Travis Lulay, DT Marcus Pittman, WR Carlos Robinson and OT Carnell Stewart to contracts. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed. To clear roster space, the team also released OL Nate McManus, OL Akim Millington, WR Evan Moore and QB T.C. Ostrander. May 14, 2008, 23:53 Lions :: LB Lions LB Sims Continuing To Recover From Shoulder Injury Mike O'Hara, Detroit News - [Full Article]Detroit Lions linebacker Ernie Sims is continuing to take it easy as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury sustained during the 2007 regular season. May 14, 2008, 23:51 Cowboys :: OL Cowboys Sign Free Agents OT Lekkerkerker, OG Stenavich Fort Worth Star-Telegram - [Full Article]The Dallas Cowboys announced on Wednesday that they have signed free agents offensive tackle Cory Lekkerkerker and guard Adam Stenavich to contracts. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed. May 14, 2008, 23:47 Dolphins :: RB Dolphins RB Williams Says He Expects To Share Carries With RB Brown Edgar Thompson, Palm Beach Post - [Full Article]Miami Dolphins running back Ricky Williams is reportedly in excellent physical condition, and said in a recent interview that vice president of football operations Bill Parcells has told him that he will be splitting carries with running back Ronnie Brown in 2008. Discuss This Article In Our Forums May 14, 2008, 23:45 Browns :: DB Browns Agree To Terms With Free Agent CB Perry Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain Dealer - [Full Article]The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Jereme Perry to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 14, 2008, 23:42 Giants :: DL Giants DE Strahan Getting Closer To Announcing 2008 Intentions Ralph Vacchiano, New York Daily News - [Full Article]New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan said on Wednesday that he has "pretty much" decided whether or not he will play in 2008 or elect to retire, but is not yet ready to reveal his decision to the media. May 14, 2008, 23:31 Chiefs :: WR Chiefs Have No Plans To Add Veteran WR At This Time Adam Teicher, Kansas City Star - [Full Article]Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards said on Wednesday that the team has no plans to add a veteran wide receiver before Training Camp, if at all. "If we're sitting there in the middle of the preseason and we don't have a second receiver, there's going to be a veteran receiver out there, a one-year Band-Aid if you've got to go that way," Edwards said. "But I don't want to go that way. I really don't. I would really like to stay away from that." May 14, 2008, 23:29 Bengals :: OL Bengals Sign Free Agent OL Bugg To Two-Year Contract ESPN - [Full Article]The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday that they have signed free agent center Tim Bugg to a two-year contract. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 14, 2008, 23:24 Eagles :: QB, LB Eagles Sign Three Free Agents ESPN - [Full Article]The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Wednesday that they have signed free agents QB Casey Hansen, LB Gary Butler and LB Mark Staffieri to contracts. Terms of the agreements were not disclosed. May 14, 2008, 23:19 Browns :: OL Browns OL Bentley Expected To Return To Field In June James Walker, ESPN - [Full Article]Cleveland Browns center LeCharles Bentley is expected to return to the practice field with the team during the team's mandatory veteran minicamp in June, according to head coach Romeo Crennel. May 14, 2008, 23:15 Browns :: TE Browns TE Winslow Not Present As Team Opens OTAs Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow was not present at the team's voluntary organized team activities got underway on Wednesday. It is unknown whether Winslow is staying away from OTAs for health reasons, or if he is not participating as the result of not being happy with his current contract with the team. May 14, 2008, 23:13 Browns :: DB Browns Release DB Wright Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]The Cleveland Browns announced on Wednesday that they have released defensive back Kenny Wright. May 14, 2008, 23:10 Patriots Senator Specter Calls For Independent Investigation of Patriots Video-Taping Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter (R) called for an independent investigation of the New England Patriots' videotaping of opposing coaches' signals on Wednesday. "What is necessary is an objective investigation," Specter said. "And this one has not been objective." May 14, 2008, 01:49 Giants :: DB Giants S Butler Signs One-Year Tender Offer Ralph Vacchiano, New York Daily News - [Full Article]The New York Giants announced on Monday that restricted free agent safety James Butler signed his one-year, $1.47 million contract offer with the team. May 14, 2008, 01:45 Rams Rams To Relocate Training Camp To Concordia University (WI) Bill Coats, St. Louis Post-Dispatch - [Full Article]The St. Louis Rams will soon announced that they will be moving their annual Training Camp activities to Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, located 15 miles north of downtown Milwaukee. May 14, 2008, 01:43 Chiefs :: TE Chiefs Sign Free Agent TE Sykes Ryan Luis, ChiefsReport - [Full Article]The Kansas City Chiefs have recently signed free agent tight end Rohnie Sykes to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 14, 2008, 01:34 Raiders :: RB, WR, DB Raiders Sign Free Agent WR Reece, Release Two Players Jerry McDonald, Oakland Tribune - [Full Article]The Oakland Raiders announced on Tuesday that they have signed free agent wide receiver Marcel Reece to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. To clear roster space, the team also waived CB Duane Starks and FB Matt Hahn. May 14, 2008, 01:31 RB Former NFL RB Hambrick Sentenced To Prison For Selling Crack Cocaine Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]Former Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals running back Troy Hambrick was sentenced to five years in prison on Tuesday for selling crack cocaine. Discuss This Article In Our Forums May 14, 2008, 01:27 Bears :: LB Bears MLB Urlacher Threatens Hold-Out Over Contract Dispute ESPN - [Full Article]Chicago Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher said during an interview that he will likely skip the team's mandatory workouts from May 30 to June 1 if he and the team are unable to resolve his current unhappiness with his contract. "It's easy for people to criticize me for wanting [a new deal], and I understand that it's a contract and I signed it," Urlacher said. "But this is the NFL, and if I'd signed it and I'd played like [expletive], they'd have cut me or tried to get me to take less. In my mind, there's no difference. If they can 'break' a contract, I have a right to ask for more if I play well enough." May 14, 2008, 01:22 Jaguars :: DL Jaguars DE Spicer Skips Off-Season Program Over Contract Dispute Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Paul Spicer skipped the first day of the team's off-season program on Tuesday in an apparent effort to hold out and secure a better contract with the team. Spicer's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, declined to comment on the situation. May 14, 2008, 01:19 Bills :: WR Bills Waive Injured WR Denney Associated Press, NFL.com - [Full Article]The Buffalo Bills announced on Tuesday that they have placed wide receiver Chris Denney on the waived/failed physical list. May 14, 2008, 01:16 Bengals :: DL, LB, DB Bengals HC Lewis Confirms The Installation Of New Defense Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer - [Full Article]Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis confirmed on Wednesday that the team is installing a new defensive scheme this off-season. "It's a good day, a good start," Lewis said. "Our goal is to come out...we're installing a new defense. We have an opportunity for some guys who didn't play as much on offense for us to get a good head start." May 13, 2008, 21:41 Ravens :: QB Ravens, QB Flacco Begin Contract Talks ESPN - [Full Article]The Baltimore Ravens and rookie QB Joe Flacco from Delaware have begun contract negotiations. The 18th overall pick is expected to compete for the starting QB job for the Ravens. May 13, 2008, 21:27 Seahawks :: LB LB Tatupu Arrested For DUI ESPN.com - [Full Article]A Seattle radio station is reporting that Pro Bowl Seattle LB Lofa Tatupu has been arrested for driving under the influence. This is the first off field incident involving Tatupu. Discuss This Article In Our Forums May 13, 2008, 20:25 Titans :: RB RB White Played With Torn Meniscus NFL.com - [Full Article]Titans RB LenDale White revealed Tuesday that he played the entire 2007 season with a torn meniscus. White had knee surgery in January to repair the damage and is now close to 100 percent, he says. Despite the injury, White led the team with 1,110 rushing yards, a career high. May 13, 2008, 19:52 Ravens :: DL, LB Ravens Compromise; Tag Suggs As LB/DE ESPN - [Full Article]The controversy surrounding the Baltimore Ravens and franchised LB/DE Terrell Suggs has a happy ending. The Ravens, Suggs' representatives and the NFLPA have agreed to create a new position for the purpose of assigning players with the unique franchise tag. Suggs will earn $8.5 million, up from the previous $8.065 million. May 13, 2008, 14:20 NFL :: Patriots SpyGate All But Over; No New Info ESPN.com - [Full Article]A meeting between former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh and Commissioner Roger Goodell provided no new information and Goodell has indicated that the matter is all but closed. "I don't know where else I would turn," Goodell said, "but I reserve the right to review new information if it comes up." He added that the Patriots were not guilty of any further wrongdoing. "The fundamental information that Matt provided was consistent with what we disciplined the Patriots for last fall," Goodell said. May 13, 2008, 14:16 Buccaneers :: DL DT Haye Signs Tender Stephen Holder, St. Petersburg Times - [Full Article]Buccaneers DT Jovan Hoye signed his one-year tender offer worth $2.09 million after he and the team failed to reach an agreement on a long-term contract. He led the defensive linemen with six sacks and 97 tackles. May 13, 2008, 14:14 Bengals :: LB LB Brooks Limited On Strong Side Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer - [Full Article]Bengals LB Ahmad Brooks was limited during OTAs today, as he continues to recover from groin surgery from last season. Brooks was lining up on the strong side, however, a possible sign that the team is counting on LB Odell Thurman to fill the weak side. May 13, 2008, 13:23 Buccaneers :: RB RB Graham A No Show Roy Cummings, Tampa Tribune - [Full Article]Also not reporting to Tuesday's voluntary workout was RB Earnest Graham, who is seeking a contract extension after leading the Bucs in rushing last season. He has yet to show for a voluntary workout this offseason, although last month he said he missed the first round of workouts because of family commitments, but planned on attending the second round of workouts. May 13, 2008, 13:07 Buccaneers :: QB QB Garcia Threatens Holdout Roy Cummings, Tampa Tribune - [Full Article]Tampa Bay QB Jeff Garcia hinted at a possible holdout if he is unable to get a new contract signed before the season begins. Negotiations have been relatively nonexistent and Garcia said he may have to take a stand. "There might come a time when I might have to stand up," said Garcia, who is in the final year of a two-year deal worth $7 million. He is believed to be seeking an extension that will bring his total payout to the league average for starters, which is roughly $7 million. He also may want compensated a 2007 incentive that would have payed him at least 1 million for taking 70 percent of the snaps, but the team rested him in Week 17 after clinching the division. May 13, 2008, 12:58 Panthers :: DL Panthers Change Up Defensive Scheme Steve Reed, Gaston Gazette - [Full Article]The Carolina Panthers are switching to more of a gap-oriented defensive scheme, allowing for more penetration up front and more responsibilities for the linebackers. The Panthers were near the bottom of the league in sacks and have placed an emphasis on speed. Aside from moving DE Julius Peppers from the left to right side, DT Damione Lewis, who led the team with three sacks last season, will slide over the edge of the guard, penetrate the B-gap and get up field to disrupt plays. His line mate DT Maake Kemoeatu (340 lbs) will serve more like a nose tackle and try and take on two blockers. "Basically we are playing more penetration stuff," Lewis said. "Now our linebackers have a little bit more responsibility. We're more gap-oriented than we were last year." May 13, 2008, 12:39 Jets :: QB Jets QB Ainge Had Pinkie Surgery Steve Phillips, WBIR.com - [Full Article]Jets rookie QB Erik Ainge is sporting a large cast on his right arm due to surgery on the little finger of his throwing hand, which was broken during spring camp in 2007 at Tennessee. The Jets advised Ainge, a fifth round draft pick, it would be in his best interests for a long career to go ahead and have the surgery now. Ainge participated in the Jets minicamp after the draft, and is in New York for organized team activities. May 13, 2008, 12:36 Bengals :: WR WRs Johnson, Houshmandzadeh Absent Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer - [Full Article]As expected, Bengals receivers Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh were not present for the first of 12 organized team activities today. Johnson is threatening to hold out and Houshmandzadeh typically prefers to work out near his home in California. May 13, 2008, 12:29 Titans :: WR WR McCariens Runs With First Team Terry McCormick, Nashville City Paper - [Full Article]Titans WR Justin McCareins practiced with Justin Gage as the staring receivers during the team's minicamp this weekend. McCareins was filling in for Roydell Williams, who remains sidelined with an ankle injury. McCareins previously put up his best numbers under OC Mike Heimerdinger, who also returned to Tennessee this offseason. May 13, 2008, 12:19 Ravens :: RB Rookie RB Rice A Quick Study Aaron Wilson, Carroll County Times - [Full Article]Ravens rookie RB Ray Rice says the NFL game is much faster than his days at Rutgers, but the players around him feel he's making a smooth transition. "That kid can flat-out play," RB Willis McGahee said. "Man, he's quick." Rice, a second round draft pick, has displayed his speed and ability to change direction in the open field while assimilating a complicated playbook and adjusting to the game-speed. He is expected to provide a third-down presence as a receiver and may even return punts, as was part of his training this weekend. May 13, 2008, 12:16 Falcons :: WR FS Williams Tips Scales at 230-plus Steve Wyche, Atlanta Journal Constitution - [Full Article]Falcons FS Jimmy Williams reported to minicamp weighing more than 230 lbs and the coaching staff was not thrilled. Williams acknowledged his weight issue but said it was due to some off the field issues that required him to spend more time at his home in Hampton, Va. He practiced as the No. 3 free safety behind Erik Coleman and Antoine Harris. May 13, 2008, 12:10 Bills :: WR Bills Rookie WR Hardy Pulls Gun On Father Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - [Full Article]Bills second round draft pick WR James Hardy, from Indiana, allegedly pulled a gun on his father during an argument, according to police reports. No charges have been filed. The younger Hardy has a permit to carry a gun, and the police say they have no plans to pursue the matter further because nobody appeared to be injured. May 13, 2008, 12:05 Titans :: LB LB Fowler Dealing With Injured Shoulder Paul Kuharsky, Nashville Tennessean - [Full Article]Titans LB Ryan Fowler says his injured shoulder may never be completely healed, but he's participating in minicamp and expects to be ready for training camp. He struggled with pain during his rehabilitation to the point of losing sleep, but hopes that will all subside when they suit up in pads. "As far as getting my shoulder 100 percent, I'm not sure it will ever be 100 percent totally," said Fowler, who also added if it were game day, he would play, "We only have helmets on. There's not a lot of contact. I can do everything that practice calls for right now. We all have to play with things that hurt all the time. " May 13, 2008, 11:27 Jets :: TE TE Baker A No Show Rich Cimini, NY Daily News - [Full Article]Jets TE Chris Baker was not in attendance Monday for the team's minicamp. Baker, who has asked for a trade, had his best season in 2007 but he's making the same money as recently signed TE Bubba Franks and less than rookie TE Dustin Keller. Baker cannot be fined by the Jets unless he misses the mandatory minicamp next month. May 13, 2008, 11:12 Bills :: TE Bills Release TE Everett ESPN.com - [Full Article]The Buffalo Bills have let go of TE Kevin Everett, who was involved in a life-threatening spinal cord injury last season. Everett, who is walking again, was officially placed on the team's waived/failed physical list. He is now free to seek long-term disability payment of $224,000 per year over the life span of his injury. "Today we are faced with the difficult decision to place Kevin on the waived/failed physical list, making him eligible to apply for any benefits due him," the team said in a statement. "We had numerous discussions with the league in dealing with this process to assist him in the best way possible." May 13, 2008, 11:05 Colts :: WR WR Harrison May Skip Minicamp, Talks With Management Mike Chappell, Indianapolis Star - [Full Article]Colts WR Marvin Harrison may miss out on this week's minicamp as he continues to rehab his injured left knee while also recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. "He would be here participating if that's what the trainers and medical people and Tony want him to do," Owner Jim Irsay said. Harrison also spoke with Isray and HC Tony Dungy and insisted he was not involved in an April 29 incident in Harrison's North Philadelphia neighborhood that resulted in a man suffering a gunshot wound to his hand and a 2-year-old boy sustaining a cut under his eye when a stray bullet shattered a car's windshield. "He said he was not involved in that shooting and . . . the authorities have said there is nothing imminent." May 13, 2008, 02:11 Buccaneers :: DL Bucs Re-Sign DT Haye Buccaneers.com - [Full Article]The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on Tuesday that they have re-signed defensive tackle Jovan Haye to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 13, 2008, 02:06 Rams :: OL, DB Rams FS Atogwe, OT LeVoir Miss Practice With Injuries Bill Coats, St. Louis Post-Dispatch - [Full Article]St. Louis Rams free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe (hamstring) and offensive tackle Mark LeVoir (calf) did not participate in the team's final mini-camp practice on Sunday as a result of injuries. May 13, 2008, 02:04 Falcons :: WR Falcons WR White Tweaks Hamstring J. Michael Moore, AtlantaFalcons.com - [Full Article]Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White did not participate in mini-camp practice on Monday as the result of a "tweaked" hamstring. "Roddy tweaked his hamstring," head coach Mike Smith said. "It's just precautionary. We don't want to put ourselves in a position with a guy this time of year that may hurt himself more by going out there." May 13, 2008, 02:01 Falcons :: OL Falcons OT Weiner Recovering From Micro-Fracture Procedure Steve Wyche, Atlanta Journal-Constitution - [Full Article]Atlanta Falcons right tackle Todd Weiner is currently recovering from a micro-fracture procedure on his left knee. The micro-fracture procedure was necessary after arthroscopic surgery failed to remedy the damage. May 13, 2008, 01:49 Jets :: K Jets Sign Free Agent PK Myers ESPN - [Full Article]The New York Jets announced on Monday that they have signed free agent placekicker Mark Myers to a contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 13, 2008, 01:45 Chargers :: OL Chargers Sign OL Binn To Four-Year Deal Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]The San Diego Chargers announced on Monday that they have signed center and long snapper David Binn to a four-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2011 season. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. May 13, 2008, 01:43 Redskins Redskins Do Not Renew Contract Of Director Of Pro Personnel Riddick Adam Schefter, NFL Network, NFL.com - [Full Article]The Washington Redskins announced on Friday that they have decided to not renew the contract of director of pro personnel Louis Riddick. May 13, 2008, 01:40 Patriots :: RB Patriots Host Free Agent RB K. Jones For A Visit Adam Schefter, NFL Network, NFL.com - [Full Article]Adam Schefter at NFL Network reports that the New England Patriots brought free agent running back Kevin Jones in for a visit last week. May 12, 2008, 20:13 Raiders :: OL, DL Raiders sign DT Morant, Waive OL Spieker Jerry McDonald, Contra Costa Times - [Full Article]On Monday the Oakland Raiders signed DL Tranell Morant and waived OL Adam Spieker. May 12, 2008, 20:04 Giants :: TE, OL, PR/KR, DL, LB, DB Giants Sign Seven; Reach Roster Limit Ralph Vacchiano, NY Daily News - [Full Article]The NY Giants signed seven players on Monday: OL Jacob Hobbs, DL Brian Soi, DL Nate Robinson, DL Alex Morrow, DB Miguel Scott, DB Terrance Stringer, and long-snapper Nick Leeson. To make room for those players, the Giants cut LB Rory Johnson, DT Joshua Muse, and PK/P Owen Tolson. The Giants also terminated the contracts of TE Eric Butler and OL Carnell Stewart due to failed physicals. May 12, 2008, 18:08 Bears :: PR/KR Bears Ink PK Gould To Five Year Deal Associated Press, ESPN - [Full Article]The Chicago Bears inked PK Robbie Gould to a 5 year deal on Monday, ensuring the former Pro-Bowler would remain with the team through 2013. "This is one of those opportunities that's once-in-a-lifetime and life-changing, and I'm just excited to have it. I'm excited that my hard work has paid off, but I'm definitely not done working hard and making field goals and kicking kickoffs. That's what I get paid to do," Gould said. May 12, 2008, 15:09 Ravens :: WR Ravens Could Start Three Receivers Jamison Hensley, Baltimore Sun - [Full Article]New OC Cam Cameron plans to change things up in Baltimore, adding a dose of unpredictability to the offense. For starters, the base offense could feature three receivers on the field at the same time. "If we had to start a game today, three wide receivers might be our starting group," Cameron said. "We always like to mix it. But our best 11 players will be our primary personnel group." As of now, the three would consist of receives Derrick Mason, Demetrius Williams and Mark Clayton. "It's not a possibility. It will happen," Mason said, "Using three wides is not far-fetched with the three guys that we have." It is being speculated that Williams is ahead of Clayton on the depth chart when the team lines up two wide outs. May 12, 2008, 14:53 Cowboys :: WR WR Owens Prefers Dallas To Free Agency Albert Breer, Dallas Morning News - [Full Article]Cowboys WR Terrell Owens spoke publicly about his contract recently and said he wants to remain in Dallas until he retires. "I definitely want to end my career with the Dallas Cowboys, and go into the Hall of Fame as a Dallas Cowboy," Owens said. "There was a situation where the contract didn't work out in Philly. With this, I'm going to let it play out and not try to be a distraction." Owens, who believes he has 3-5 years left in him, says he'll be in attendance at the team's OTAs next week. May 12, 2008, 14:42 Falcons :: WR WR Horn Requests Trade Steve Wyche, Atlanta Journal Constiution - [Full Article]Veteran receiver Joe Horn has asked to be traded from the Atlanta Falcons to a Super Bowl contender. Horn was replaced in the starting lineup by WR Laurent Robinson during minicamp and is sensing the team going in a younger direction with receivers Roddy White, Michael Jenkins and rookie Harry Douglas. "They're going with the younger guys and I don't have a problem with that, if that's the course they've chosen," Horn said. "When I came here last year I was promised I'd be on the field and it turned out I was a just-in-case guy with the situation that went on. So far this year, it seems like that's the case again." Horn said he had not approached the coach or management privately, but that him and/or his agent would in the near future. May 12, 2008, 14:39 Chiefs :: RB, WR, OL, LB Chiefs Sign Four From Tryout Adam Teicher, Kansas City Star - [Full Article]The Chiefs inked four free agents from their recent tryout camp. WR Kevin McMahan, FB Steven Jackson, OT Ken Shackleford and LB E.J Kuale all signed two-year deals. May 12, 2008, 14:33 Giants :: QB QB Woodson Strains Quad Ralph Vacchiano, NY Daily News - [Full Article]Giants rookie QB Andre Woodson strained his left quad in minicamp practice this weekend, and could be sidelined until next month's minicamp. He is competing for the third-string position with either QB David Carr, Anthony Wright or Jared Lorenzen whichever of the three does not land the backup spot behind starter Eli Manning. May 12, 2008, 14:27 Rams :: WR WR Caldwell Impresses Steve Korte, Belleville News-Democrat - [Full Article]Rams WR Reche Caldwell stood out during minicamp with good hands and a knack for the new offense coached by Al Saunders, who presided over the Redskins offense, and Caldwell, last season. Caldwell, who caught only 15 passes last year, can line up on either side of the field in Saunders' offense. "His background in the offense is really going to help him," HC Scott Linehan said. May 12, 2008, 14:23 Rams :: LB SLB Draft Leading The Competition Steve Korte, Belleville News-Democrat - [Full Article]Rams LB Chris Draft got most of the reps at strong-side linebacker with the first team last weekend, but HC Scott Linehan said Draft and Quinton Culberson will battle for a starting job in training camp. "It's going to be a good battle, and it will be one to keep an eye on," Linehan said. Draft has more experience having played nine seasons and is versatile, but Culberson stood out in the Rams' 2007 season finale against Arizona when he had a team-high 14 tackles in his first NFL start. May 12, 2008, 11:59 Rams :: RB Rams RB Jackson Excited With New OC; Returning OL Bill Coats, St. Louis Post-Dispatch - [Full Article]The three-day minicamp at Rams Park, which concluded Sunday, is the first on-field primer in adjusting to the scheme brought in by new offensive coordinator Al Saunders for the St. Louis Rams. Running back Steven Jackson is excited. "My goal right now until training camp in July is to learn this offense, so I can play fast," Jackson said. "When I'm playing fast, I know what I'm doing. It's exciting to have Al; he's a big-name guy and he's proven himself around the league with different teams," Jackson said. "But what I'm more excited about is my offensive line coming back. That's really what I missed." May 12, 2008, 11:46 Bengals :: RB Bengals RB Perry Appears Ready-To-Go Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer - [Full Article]The reason the Cincinnati Bengals didn't take a running back in last month's NFL draft wasn't because they wanted to sign Shaun Alexander, who had been released by Seattle. The reason is that running back Chris Perry, their oft-injured 2004 first-round pick, appears to be healthy and ready to play this year. Head coach Marvin Lewis said Sunday that Perry will be available Tuesday when the team begins voluntary on-field work. Perry was placed on season-ending injured reserve in 2007 after sustaining a serious ankle injury Nov. 26, 2006. May 12, 2008, 11:46 Bengals :: RB Bengals RB Perry Appears Ready-To-Go Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer - [Full Article]The reason the Cincinnati Bengals didn't take a running back in last month's NFL draft wasn't because they wanted to sign Shaun Alexander, who had been released by Seattle. The reason is that running back Chris Perry, their oft-injured 2004 first-round pick, appears to be healthy and ready to play this year. Head coach Marvin Lewis said Sunday that Perry will be available Tuesday when the team begins voluntary on-field work. Perry was placed on season-ending injured reserve in 2007 after sustaining a serious ankle injury Nov. 26, 2006. |
