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Ravens | Rolle cleared to play in 2008
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:50:56 -0800 Mike Preston, of the Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Samari Rolle (epilepsy) has been cleared to play in 2008 and has restructured his contract. Rolle said his contract was restricted around his playing time and conditions related to epilepsy. There was speculation that Rolle may be moved to the nickel defensive back position, but Rolle said he has not heard that from the team's coaches. "I feel I'm a starter, and I'm going to approach it that way until I'm told differently, or somebody beats me out," Rolle said. Broncos | Team trying to work out a contract with McCree Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:16:21 -0800 Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos are trying to work out a contract with free-agent S Marlon McCree (Chargers). There was some talk in NFL circles Friday, March 7, that the Broncos were out of the running for McCree's services. NFL | Elam not considering retirement according to agent Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:19:32 -0800 Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports free-agent PK Jason Elam (Broncos) is not considering retirement if he doesn't re-sign with the Denver Broncos, according to his agent, Jack Reale. Reale said Elam already has visits planned for next week. Titans | Contract update: Gage Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:54:14 -0800 Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans WR Justin Gage signed a four-year contract worth $14 million with $6.5 million in guarantees, including signing and roster bonuses. He will earn base salaries of $1 million (2008), $2 million (2009), $1.5 million (2010) and $3.5 million (2011). Titans | Contract update: Kearse Sat, 8 Mar 2008 11:49:25 -0800 Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans DE Jevon Kearse signed a two-year deal worth $6 million with a $1.3 signing bonus. The deal includes base salaries of $1.7 million in 2008 and $2.5 million in 2009. and lots of teams are interested in pacman jones (the redskins were NOT mentioned). |
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Broncos | McCree signs with team
Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:08:10 -0800 The Denver Broncos announced they have signed free-agent S Marlon McCree (Chargers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Broncos | Manuel agrees to three-year deal Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:23:38 -0800 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent S Marquand Manuel (Panthers) agreed to a three-year, $4.5 million contract with the Denver Broncos Saturday, March 8. The deal includes a $500,000 signing bonus. He will compete for a starting safety job. Falcons | Team may re-sign Harrington Sat, 8 Mar 2008 19:24:47 -0800 Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons may re-sign free-agent QB Joey Harrington (Falcons) as soon as next week, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Falcons have spoken with Harrington's representative about him rejoining with a restructured contract. Lions | Kelly agrees to three-year deal Sat, 8 Mar 2008 17:23:09 -0800 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent CB Brian Kelly (Buccaneers) agreed to a three-year deal with the Detroit Lions Saturday, March 8. Financial terms were not disclosed. Lions | Team can shift draft focus with recent transactions Sat, 8 Mar 2008 18:35:18 -0800 Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions can shift their focus for the 2008 NFL Draft. Head coach Rod Marinelli talked about the possibility of drafting a cornerback in both the first and second round. The team has acquired CBs Brian Kelly, Leigh Bodden, Travis Fisher and Keith Smith this offseason, which could allow them to focus on other positions in the NFL Draft. |
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Patriots | Contract update: T. Williams
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 09:00:21 -0700 Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots S Tank Williams signed a one-year deal with a $605,000 base salary. He received a $40,000 workout bonus and his salary cap charge is $491,000. good value. |
03-09-2008, 07:56 PM | #169 |
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Texans | D. Robinson said he will play in 2008
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:51:20 -0700 Nick Scurfield, of HoustonTexans.com, reports Houston Texans CB Dunta Robinson (knee, hamstring) said he will play in 2008. "I'm thinking I'm probably playing 10-12 games next season. I'll probably start the year off on Physically Unable to Perform (list) and I think that's either 4-6 games that I'll be out, and I'll be back. I'll be back way ahead of schedule," Robinson said. Steelers | Harrison arrested Saturday Sun, 9 Mar 2008 10:24:46 -0700 Jim McKinnon, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Harrison was arrested Saturday, March 8, on charges that he assaulted his girlfriend. Harrison was arraigned on charges of simple assault and criminal mischief. According to the affidavit filed in support of the arrest, Beth Tibbott and Harrison were arguing at her residence when she locked herself in a bedroom. Harrison broke down the door and when Tibbott tried to call 911, he took her cell phone and broke it in half, according to the affidavit. Tibbott said he then hit her with an open hand in the face, knocking off her glasses. Police said her left cheek showed "red marks." 49ers | Rice says Bruce can wear No. 80 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:16:20 -0700 Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports former San Francisco 49ers WR Jerry Rice said WR Isaac Bruce can wear No. 80 if he wants. Bruce has not commented on what uniform number he wants to wear. Rice wore No. 80 from 1985-2000, but the team has not retired the number. Dolphins | Team to meet with K. Davis Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:23:10 -0700 Calvin Watkins, of The Dallas Morning News, reports the Miami Dolphins will meet with unrestricted free-agent SS Keith Davis (Cowboys) Monday, March 10. Jets | Robertson could return to team Sun, 9 Mar 2008 13:50:07 -0700 Mark Cannizzaro, of the New York Post, reports New York Jets DT Dewayne Robertson could return to the Jets in 2008. A source said it's "50-50" he will return to the team. slow new day. |
03-09-2008, 10:35 PM | #170 |
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Bears | Team working on extension for DT Harris, WR Hester, PK Gould
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:17:40 -0700 Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears are laying the groundwork on a contract extension for DT Tommie Harris. Cardinals | Team not having success with Fitzgerald contract talks Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:46:35 -0700 Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Cardinals are not close to restructuring the contract of WR Larry Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald has said he wants to stay with the team, and the team said they want to keep him. Rams | Team inquires about Sheppard Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:34:16 -0700 Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have inquired about Philadelphia Eagles CB Lito Sheppard. Rams | Team not shopping Holt Sun, 9 Mar 2008 16:33:26 -0700 Jim Thomas, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams head coach Scott Linehan said the team is not shopping WR Torry Holt. "There's no interest, no discussions about trading Torry Holt. He's on our team, we want him on our team, and I hope he feels the same way," Linehan said. Seahawks | Team expected to take a RB in first round Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:04:20 -0700 Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports the Seattle Seahawks are expected to draft a running back in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Redskins | Team expected to meet with B. Johnson Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:18:57 -0700 Chrissy Mauck, of SF49ers.com, reports the Washington Redskins are expected to meet with unrestricted free-agent WR Bryant Johnson (Cardinals). seahawks just signed TWO guys at 3mill/per in long term deals, still have morris, AND they want to draft an RB too??? doesn't add up. i'm not against bryant johnson, but i really rather not waste a ton of money on a good #3, when that's not really the kind of production we need. sheppard is the only big name in trades left. robertson (DT) and hall (CB) are out there, but no one's going to pay asking price for either. |
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Cardinals | LaBoy contract details
Sun, 9 Mar 2008 17:46:57 -0700 Kent Somers, of the Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals DE Travis LaBoy is scheduled to make $750,000 in 2008, $2 million in 2009, $3.5 million in 2010, $4 million in 2011 and $4.5 million in 2012. seems like a lot for laboy. |
03-10-2008, 04:59 PM | #172 |
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Lions | Team re-signs Foster
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:47:45 -0700 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Detroit Lions re-signed free-agent OT George Foster to a one-year deal worth $1.1 million Saturday, March 8. Lions | Team re-signs T. Bell Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:10:37 -0700 John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports free-agent RB Tatum Bell (Lions) agreed to a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions worth $1.6 million. Titans | Team agrees to terms with J. Scott Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:58:56 -0700 Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms on a four-year deal with free-agent OG Jake Scott (Colts), according to sources familiar with the situation. Scott's deal will average just less than $5 million per year. Cowboys | Team to host 2011 Super Bowl Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:11:10 -0700 Mickey Spagnola, of DallasCowboys.com, reports the Dallas Cowboys will host Super Bowl XLV in 2011 in their new stadium. The Cowboys will play the 2009 season in the new $1.1 billion stadium that is currently one-third complete. The new stadium will also host the 2010 AT&T Cotton Bowl. of course. every new stadium comes with a superbowl, unless its FedEx Field. |
03-10-2008, 05:01 PM | #173 |
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NFL | Rental car used in Taylor's death
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:24:23 -0700 The Associated Press reports a rented sports utility vehicle was involved in the November shooting of former Washington Redskins FS Sean Taylor. Court documents released Monday, March 10, state the mother of a teenage girl rented a black Toyota Highlander, thinking the girl and her friend planned to attend a football game in Orlando, Fla. The mother told officials she did not know the girls would allow young men they knew to use the vehicle. The daughter confirmed Charles Wardlow and Eric Rivera as the men who drove the vehicle. Wardlow, Rivera and two other men were charged with the murder of Taylor. Colts | Team to auction RCA Dome items Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:19:19 -0700 The Associated Press reports the Indianapolis Colts will auction off stadium seats, turf and pieces of the RCA Dome's roof to buy online beginning Monday, March 10. A pair of stadium seats will cost $450. The Colts will play the 2008 season in their new home, the 63,000-seat Lucas Oil Stadium. not really FA news, but worth posting. stadium seats for 450$?? for one game? no, $450 to keep them forever! talk about deals. |
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03-10-2008, 06:47 PM | #175 |
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Giants | Team to meet with Carr
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:30:02 -0700 Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Giants will meet with free-agent QB David Carr (Panthers) Tuesday, March 11. Rams | Team agrees to terms with T. Green Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:29:42 -0700 Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports the St. Louis Rams and unrestricted free-agent QB Trent Green (Dolphins) agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $9 million. 3mill per for backup t green and for cleo lemon as a backup on another team. even the backups are getting a TON of cash. |
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Buccaneers | Team signs Bryant
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:37:01 -0700 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday, March 10, they signed unrestricted free-agent WR Antonio Bryant (49ers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Browns | Team agrees to terms with Hadnot Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:54:59 -0700 Tim Graham, of The Palm Beach Post, reports the Cleveland Browns agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent OG Rex Hadnot (Dolphins) Monday, March 10. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Buccaneers | Bryant eligible to play Week 1 Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:04:19 -0700 Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant is eligible for Week 1 of the 2008 regular season after finishing a four-game suspension while sitting out the 2007 season, according to league sources. Buccaneers | Team signs Dunn Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:24:15 -0700 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Monday, March 10, they have signed free-agent RB Warrick Dunn (Falcons). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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Titans | Byner named running backs coach
Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:21:58 -0700 TitansOnline.com reports the Tennessee Titans have named Earnest Byner their new running backs coach. Byner spent the previous four seasons as the Washington Redskins' running backs coach. |
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