NFL Transactions 2/18
bizoffootball.com 2/25/2008 — Transactions that happened in the NFL on Monday, as reported by ESPN.com : The only transactions that happened yesterday were by the Chicago Bears who signed defensive end Alex Brown to a two-year contract extension, released wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad and declined to exercise the contract option on defensive tackle Darwin Walker . For more recent news from around the league reported by ...

Shane Longest - Putting Porn Stars to Shame
svpstyle.blogspot.com 2/25/2008 — This is Shane Longest. He's one of four kickers invited to the NFL Combine, after being one of the nation's top place kickers and punters for Div. II St. Xavier in Chicago. We could talk about what kind of impact he's going to have on some NFL team that drafts him in the late rounds or signs him through free agency, but we'd much rather discuss how his name puts a few famous porn stars to shame.

NFL Monday: Derek Smith Signs with Bolts
footballforbreakfast.com 2/25/2008 — Former 49ers LB Derek Smith signs with Chargers, Ted Johnson denies Spygate quote, Elam still in limbo and much more local hometown NFL news for Monday, February 25, 2008.

When Did San Diego Become Linebacker City?
svpstyle.blogspot.com 2/25/2008 — You have to think this move puts the Chargers at the top of the short list for early Super Bowl predictions. Not that Derek Smith is going to Superman on anybody; that's Patrick Willis' job. But Smith will add more cowbell to a defense that has looked stout for the past three seasons. And that means less vacation and leisure for AFC opponents this coming season.

San Diego scoops up LB Derek Smith
usatoday.com 2/25/2008 — Derek Smith, released Tuesday by the San Francisco 49ers, agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Don't let facts get in the way of a good story — Bleacher Report - NFL 2/25/2008
In the Denver Post, columnist Bill Williamson regurgitates some trade and free agency rumors that have been floating around ever since the end of the season: Believe the reports that the Redskins are going to try to pry receiver Chad Johnson ...

Vikings will look to improve receiving corps — Bleacher Report - NFL 2/25/2008
Wide receiver Jerry Porter has exercised a clause to void the last two years of his contract in Oakland, and the Minnesota Vikings, who will be $30 million under the salary cap when free agent season begins, might go after his services. He joins ...

Shawne Merriman Throws Like a Girl — Bleacher Report - NFL 2/25/2008
I realize it’s, like, sexist, or whatever, to use “throws like a girl” as an insult. But let’s be honest: Most women don’t know how to properly throw a football (I can get away with saying shit like that when the Ladies ...

Tight end Clark glad to be sticking with Bears — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 2/26/2008
CHICAGO (AP) -- Desmond Clark realizes his days as the Chicago Bears' starting tight end could be wi...

Desmond Clark hopes he isn't forgotten man — Chicago Sun-Times Bears 2/25/2008
Desmond Clark realizes his days as the Bears’ starting tight end could be winding down. Even so, he plans to stick around a few more years.