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| The Baltimore Ravens have ushered in the John Harbaugh era by engaging in a "knockdown drag-out midfield brawl," according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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| The New York Giants report two of their top rookies, QB Andre Woodson and WR Mario Manningham , are both missing this week's rookie practices due to injury, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons | Saturday 5/10, 4:34 PM CT |
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| Atlanta's 1st-round draft pick QB Matt Ryan made his debut with the team today while wearing a brace on his left knee, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. |
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| Rookie Thomas Brown (Georgia) will compete with Jerrious Norwood for the top backup role behind starter Michael Turner in Atlanta, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Rookie Terrell Thomas (USC) commented on his potential role in the Giants' secondary, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Thomas Said, "I know they have some great corners, but why wouldn’t I want to come in here and start? That's what they drafted me for." |
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| Michael Strahan worked out at the team facility on Thursday, and talked to Coach Tom Coughlin, but did not tell him if he plans to retire, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Abram Elam, S, New York Jets | Saturday 5/10, 1:31 PM CT |
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| The older brother of Jets' safety Abram Elam has been fatally shot in Florida, according to the NY Daily News. Riviera Beach police officers were called to the scene of a shooting at about 12:35 p.m. Friday, and found Donald Charles Elam shot in the lower back. The 33-year was taken to the hospital, and later pronounced dead. |
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| Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons | Saturday 5/10, 1:24 PM CT |
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| Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan (Boston College) is set to begin minicamp, according to Macon.com. Coach Mike Smith said, "I want them to have the mind-set that they're going to come in here and compete to play from day one. I think it's very, very important as a football player that you compete to be the starter. If he's the best player, whether he's a rookie quarterback or rookie offensive lineman or rookie linebacker, we want those guys to come in here and compete. We're going to put the best player out there on the field." Ryan said, "I just can't wait to get this thing started."
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| Chris Perry, RB, Cincinnati Bengals | Saturday 5/10, 1:14 PM CT |
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| Chris Perry is healthy and ready to play this season, and that is the reason why the Bengals didn't take a running back in the draft, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Defensive lineman Marcus Thomas was arrested for possession of a controlled substance on March 1, and on May 9, he was cleared of any charges, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Agent Richard Burnoski said, "Thomas was embarrassed by this. The people that supported him, the Broncos and coach Mike Shanahan, his family and a lot of the fans on the message boards, he thanks them. It’s good to be proven right."
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| Rookie wide receiver Mario Manningham (Michigan) injured himself while running a deep hook route in rookie minicamp, and suffered a hip flexor injury, according to the Star Ledger. Coach Tom Coughlin said, "It's unfortunate, but hopefully it is a good lesson for these guys. The twisting, the turning, the stopping and the starting, that's what this game is about. You do have to have cardiovascular conditioning, but you do have to also work on the short bursts and change of directions and all those kinds of things so that you don't have injuries."
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| Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Saturday 5/10, 12:54 PM CT |
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| Veteran Derrick Mason has been impressed by rookie Joe Flacco in the early going, according to the Baltimore Sun. Mason said, "He can throw the ball. The one he threw to Clayton I think was about 50 yards down the field in the air on target. The way he commanded the huddle with the team that was in there with him, I think that speaks volumes of him." Flacco stated, "I'm here to play football. I'm a first-round draft pick, but I don't look at myself as that. I'm looking at myself as a guy whose coming in here to prove he can play quarterback in the National Football League. I am definitely going out there to prove something, and that these coaches made the right decision. I'm going to take it day by day and hopefully get better with each of these practices. I have confidence in my ability. Obviously things are going to take care of itself. I've got a lot of learning to do and after being here for a day, I can see that. It's been a lot of fun so, and hopefully that will continue."
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| Ahman Green, RB, Houston Texans | Saturday 5/10, 10:30 AM CT |
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| Ahman Green is fully healthy for minicamp, according to the Houston Chronicle. He suffered a knee injury in Week 1 last season, and was limited to only six games. The Texans now have a logjam at the position as Domanick Williams is also healthy, and the team added Chris Brown, formerly of the Titans. Darius Walker looked good as a rookie, namely at banging out tough yards and as a receiver out of the backfield, and he will be in the mix for playing time as well. On top of that, the team drafted West Virginia rusher Steve Slaton in the third round. |
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| Chris Hope, S, Tennessee Titans | Saturday 5/10, 9:49 AM CT |
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| Chris Hope was able to practice fully this week, according to the Nashville City Paper. Coach Jeff Fisher said, "Chris is here six hours a day, five days a week. He’s really excited about being back and having that put behind him." |
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| James Hardy, WR, Buffalo Bills | Saturday 5/10, 8:55 AM CT |
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| There is a very good chance that rookie James Hardy (Indiana) can nail down the starting role opposite Lee Evans this season, according to BuffaloBills.com. Veteran Peerless Price is no longer on the roster and Josh Reed and Roscoe Parrish are primarily inside players. Parrish also lacks size. |
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| Darren McFadden didn't handle the ball very much during minicamp, but did look good in limited work, according to the Oakland Tribune. McFadden made a couple of nice bursts up the middle and once was trapped on the outside before breaking free (as defenders are not allowed to make tackles).
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| Michael Bush looked good during minicamp, according to the Oakland Tribune. Bush reportedly ran with a smooth athleticism, and looked natural catching a pass over the middle and pulling away from a linebacker. He burst through holes, and moved very well for a 250-pound back.
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| Koren Robinson could land in Oakland, according to ESPN. John Clayton states that the Raiders could be a strong possibility for two reasons. K-Rob is a big receiving target and a former number one pick. Second, Robinson could help out in the return game, which the Raiders need after losing Chris Carr to the Titans. |
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| John Clayton of ESPN stated that it is "now clear" that Cedric Benson will go to training camp with the Bears. |
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| Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers | Saturday 5/10, 7:57 AM CT |
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| Alex Smith said he has yet to launch very many deep passes with his surgically reconstructed shoulder, but on Saturday he fired a half dozen, 45-to-50-yard fly patterns, all of which were seemingly on target.
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| Arnaz Battle, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Saturday 5/10, 7:50 AM CT |
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| Arnaz Battle is among the top three receivers for the 49ers during practice, according to the Sacramento Bee. Isaac Bruce (formerly of the Rams) and Bryant Johnson (formerly of the Cardinals) round out the trio. Ashley Lelie is being featured in four receiver sets. |
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| The Associated Press reports New England Patriots cornerback Willie Andrews entered a plea to a marijuana possession charge, but he will not face any prison time. |
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| The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, this according to the AP. Robinson previously played four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and one with the Minnesota Vikings.
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