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Dolphins Interested In Louisville QB Brian Brohm - GridironFans.com
gridironfans.com — The Dolphins -- who were scheduled to work out Michigan quarterback Chad Henne on Tuesday, have inquired... about scheduling a private session with Louisville's Brian Brohm, who also could be available at pick No. 32. (more) Dolphins Interested In Louisville QB Brian Brohm - ...
Cardinals Sign Ex-Steelers LB Clark Haggans - GridironFans.com
gridironfans.com — Linebacker Clark Haggans was expected to find some moderate demand in free agency. Though on the wrong... side of 30, he had been an effective player of late in the Steelers’ 3-4 system. But it didn’t happen. He languished on the shelf, drawing only a visit to the Cleveland Browns and an eventual concession that he might have to return to the Steelers even though his agent had declared that he wouldn (more) Cardinals Sign Ex-Steelers LB Clark Haggans - ...
Panthers Interested In Jets DT Dewayne Robertson? - GridironFans.com
gridironfans.com — Keep an eye on evolving situation involving Jets' defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson. He might, just might, become... a target of the Panthers. They tried to include him in the transaction when they traded for former Panthers defensive tackle Kris Jenkins. But Carolina wanted draft picks -- they received a third- and fifth-rounder -- and didn't want to inherit Robertson's big contract, according ... (more) Panthers Interested In Jets DT Dewayne Robertson? - ...
Giants Interested If Raiders Can't Pay Nnamdi Asomugha - GridironFans.com
Giants Interested If Raiders Can't Pay Nnamdi Asomugha - GridironFans.com
gridironfans.com — The Newark Star-Ledger reported cap issues may make it difficult for the Oakland Raiders to pay cornerback... Nnamdi Asomugha, a player the New York Giants covet. According to the report, Oakland is only $500,000 under the cap. That figure is the top 51 on their current roster and they'll be able to shave some of that (perhaps by cutting RB LaMont Jordan), but it doesn't include the money they'll hav (more) Giants Interested If Raiders Can't Pay Nnamdi Asomugha - ...
Patriots Will Not Pursue Titans CB Pacman Jones
Patriots Will Not Pursue Titans CB Pacman Jones
gridironfans.com — When Pacman Jones's agent said last week that Jones would be interested in joining the Patriots, the... words were construed by some as the team having interest in Jones. That is not the case. According to a league source, the Patriots will not pursue Jones. (more) Patriots Will Not Pursue Titans CB Pacman Jones
Jenkins 'Nose' He Can Excel at His New Task
newyorkjets.com — Kris Jenkins might stand 6’4” and weigh 349 pounds, but he isn’t Superman. The big nose tackle,... whom the Jets acquired from the Carolina Panthers for a pair of draft selections, will make a transition next season from a 4-3 defense line to a 3-4. “It will be somewhat of an adjustment. I am human — I just can’t put on a red cape and fly away,” he said. (more) Jenkins 'Nose' He Can Excel at His New Task
Pace Not Set On Miami Just Yet
jetscentral.com — A correction on the Calvin Pace story, thanks to contributor Pete F, the Miami Herald is reporting... that Calvin Pace has not signed with the Dolphins and so his visit with the Jets will still occur. Pace will make his decision after he has met with Jets officials. It sounds like he would be happy in Miami but we’ll see. Thank you Pete, I wasn’t here or else I would of made the correction earlier. (more) Pace Not Set On Miami Just Yet
Seahawks terminate contract of offensive lineman Ashworth
seattlepi.nwsource.com — The Seattle Seahawks have terminated the contract of reserve offensive lineman Tom Ashworth. Ashworth signed as a... free agent before the 2006 season but never consistently found a spot in the Seahawks' starting lineup. Ashworth played in 29 games in his two seasons, starting six. Before signing with Seattle, Ashworth played for New England. He attended the University of Colorado. (more) Seahawks terminate contract of offensive lineman Ashworth
Indiana's Granger suspended for hitting Chicago's Nocioni
news.yahoo.com — Danny Granger of the Indiana Pacers has been suspended for one game for hitting Chicago Bulls forward... Andres Nocioni in the face, the NBA said on Friday. The incident occurred midway through the fourth quarter of Indiana's 113-107 defeat by the visiting Bulls on Wednesday. Granger, a 6-foot-8 forward who averages 18.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, will serve the suspension against the Toronto Raptors (more) Indiana's Granger suspended for hitting Chicago's Nocioni
Judge unseals Barry Bonds' testimony
Judge unseals Barry Bonds' testimony
news.yahoo.com — A federal judge on Friday unsealed Barry Bonds' grand jury testimony, an order that would make public... what the home run king said under oath about his use of performance-enhancing drugs. Federal prosecutors accused Bonds of lying under oath during his December 2003 testimony to a grand jury investigating steroid use in professional sports, and a separate grand jury indicted on him on four counts (more) Judge unseals Barry Bonds' testimony
Brunell Not Expected to Return to Redskins
Brunell Not Expected to Return to Redskins
redskins.com — With Todd Collins set to return to the Redskins, it appears Mark Brunell's tenure with the Redskins... is over. Executive vice president of football operations Vinny Cerrato indicated on Friday that the Redskins would not attempt to re-sign Brunell this offseason. Brunell's contract with the Redskins was voided this month, making him an unrestricted free agent. Instead of re-signing Brunell, the Reds (more) Brunell Not Expected to Return to Redskins
DE Odom to visit Sunday
frontier.cincinnati.com — The Bengals are apparently set on remaking their defensive line. While it appears that end Justin Smith... will sign with the 49ers -- or the Vikings if he doesn't do a quick deal in San Francisco -- the Bengals will entertain a prized free agent Sunday in Tennessee Titans defensive end Antwan Odom. Odom, a four-year veteran from Alabama, is a 274-pound defensive end who had a career-high eight ... (more) DE Odom to visit Sunday
Faneca, Jets agree in principle to four-year, $32M deal
Faneca, Jets agree in principle to four-year, $32M deal
sports.espn.go.com — The New York Jets and guard Alan Faneca have tentatively agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal... that includes roughly $23 million in guarantees, ESPN's Michael Smith reports. Faneca is expected to travel to New York this weekend, when the deal will be finalized. The Jets plan to play Faneca at left guard. (more) Faneca, Jets agree in principle to four-year, $32M deal
Samuel signing, Jets trades are the biggest splashes on opening day of free agency
sportsline.com — The Philadelphia Eagles landed what was considered the biggest prize in this year's NFL free-agent sweepstakes. The... New York Jets traded an unhappy defensive player to New Orleans and traded for one from Carolina. Those were the big moves as the NFL's free agent period began Friday, a day marked by trades that were more interesting than free-agent signings. (more) Samuel signing, Jets trades are the biggest splashes on ...
Westhoff: Surgery Was Hard but 'I'm Glad I Did It'
newyorkjets.com — On the latest day of his latest medical journey, Mike Westhoff was already making like a modified... Lance Johnson, albeit on his back. "I'm in one of those 'orthomatic' machines that moves my leg back and forth, so it's a good time to talk," Westhoff said Wednesday, sounding a little tired but otherwise like the special teams coach that the Jets and their fans have come to know and respect. (more) Westhoff: Surgery Was Hard but 'I'm Glad I Did It'
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