| Jake Long, OT, Miami Dolphins | Wednesday 4/16, 11:12 PM CT |
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| In an attempt to update an ongoing story that is now turning from annual ritual to potential debacle, the Miami Dolphins, said to be discussing contractual terms with University of Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long , are reportedly offering a contract described as low, and the report goes on to suggest the Fins are actually shopping contracts to three potential picks with the intent of using the 1st-overall pick of this year's NFL Draft on the player that accepts the lowest number, according to Scout.com. |
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| Edward P. Roski, Jr., one of the owners of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL and the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, a man that has spent much of his time attempting to lure an NFL team to his area, has scheduled a news conference at Staples Center with a promise of a "major announcement" concerning the NFL and Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press. The LA Times is reporting Roski will unveil his latest concept for a stadium in the City of Industry, near the southern intersection of the 57 and 60 freeways, approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles. |
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| Arizona LB Karlos Dansby will sign the one-year tender offer presented by the team, a decision reached after long-term contract negotiations stalled, according to Scout.com. |
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| The Baltimore Ravens have struggled to identify a worthy candidate at quarterback during recent seasons, and as a result the team seems to be putting all emphasis on answer those questions with an addition in this year's NFL Draft, according to NFL.com. |
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| Jammal Brown, OT, New Orleans Saints | Wednesday 4/16, 7:27 PM CT |
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| It appears the New Orleans Saints are moving towards the NFL Draft with a particular target in mind, and in an effort to insure that player is available, the Saints have contacted the St. Louis Rams, owners of the 2nd-overall pick of this year's draft, to discuss a potential trade to move up into that slot, according to NFL.com. |
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| Darrell Jackson officially became a member of the Broncos on Wednesday after passing his physical, this according to the Denver Post. "There were three or four other teams interested in Darrell, but everything aligned perfectly for us with Denver," said Brian Mooney, Jackson's agent. |
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| J.P. Losman, QB, Buffalo Bills | Wednesday 4/16, 4:48 PM CT |
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| J.P. Losman will continue to remain a part of the Buffalo Bills organization despite his stated request to be traded, this according to NFL.com. "J.P.'s on this roster and he's a part of this organization. And we anticipate J.P.'s going to be on this team," Bills COO Russ Brandon, said. |
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| Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Wednesday 4/16, 4:44 PM CT |
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| Chad Johnson is still repeating his desire to be traded from the Bengals, this according to a report on NFL.com. “I will not be at any mandatory camp,” Johnson said. “I will not be at training camp. This is not a joke. I really don’t want to play for the Bengals. Period.” |
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| Jerry Jones made a few comments regarding Pacman Jones, according to the Star Telegram. The Cowboys' owner said that he's not confident that Pacman Jones will be reinstated by the league. "Not at all." He added, "It's going to take more than just talk from Adam to get on the field."
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| Nate Washington has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Steelers, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will earn $1,417,000 in 2008 |
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| David Boston, who was arrested in August on a drunken driving charge, pleaded no contest this morning to a lesser charge of reckless driving, according to the Tampa Tribune. County Judge William Overton sentenced him to six months' probation and ordered him to attend DUI school. Boston also was ordered to serve 50 hours of community service and pay $615 in investigative costs and a $500 fine. Once Boston fulfills his financial obligations and attends DUI school, he will have the right to buy out of his 50 hours of community service. He also will have the right to ask for early termination of his probation. He did not comment.
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| John Paul Foschi has inked a two-year deal with the Chiefs, according to KCChiefs.com. Financial terms were not disclosed. The former Raiders' fullback was out of football in 2007. |
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| Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall will visit the Broncos this week, according to the Denver Post. The team would consider drafting him as insurance, and as a change of pace to the oft-injured Travis Henry. |
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| Former Seahawks' star Darrell Jackson will take his physical with the Broncos today, according to the Denver Post. He has already agreed on the financial parameters of a contract with the team, and should sign if his physical goes fine. The team earlier mentioned that they aren't stockpiling receivers due to the recent arm injury of rising star Brandon Marshall. The team signed Samie Parker this week as well.
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| Devin Hester is unhappy with his contract, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He wants to be paid among the league's best, and pointed out that he has scored the most touchdowns on the team over the last two seasons. He is by far the best return man in the NFL, and was a huge contributor during their recent run to the Super Bowl. |
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| Jeff Otah, OT, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 4/16, 8:31 AM CT |
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| Pittsburgh offensive tackle Jeff Otah attended the Falcons practice on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. |
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| Erik Coleman lined up as the team's starting free safety in practice on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Lawyer Milloy lined up as strong safety. |
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| Jimmy Williams decided to skip the second day of the team's optional mini-camp practice on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He was the only player under contract not in attendance. |
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| D.J. Williams was not happy with being shuffled around and being forced to play on the strong-side at linebacker, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He will be moved back to his natural weaks-side spot in 2008 and stated, "Sometimes you do things that are best for the team and it's not best for you. I feel like if I played one position all four years, I could probably be the top guy at my position or one of the top guys at the weak-side position. Changing every year kind of stunts your growth. But at the same time, I've got knowledge. I haven't been happy about the movement. I already feel like a little knock-around guy, like hey, we can put him here, we can throw him there. But just as long as I was successful at the position. The only position I didn't like playing was 'Sam' (strong side). I hated 'Sam.' But the thing about that is I had the size to play strong-sde."
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| Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons | Wednesday 4/16, 8:10 AM CT |
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| Matt Ryan is on the Panthers' radar and they hope he can fall to their 13th slot in the draft, according to the Charlotte Observer. GM Marty Hurney stated, "He has all the intangibles. Great kid. Very good leader. Is the type of guy who takes his linemen and his teammates out to dinner, but then can also get on them if things aren't going right during the game. His arm is plenty strong enough. Has been very successful wherever he's played, has not only had good individual production, but was really a big reason for the success of his team." The team would also take him at number one if they had the top pick, and may ultimately trade up to land him.
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