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| The New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey will be attending the team's mandatory minicamp next week, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Wednesday 6/4, 8:39 PM CT |
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| Despite reports stating Cincinnati wide receiver Chad Johnson would return to the team, agent Drew Rosenhaus is now telling reporters that no final decision on that matter has been made, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Reports out of San Diego are sounding sighs of relief as Chargers passer Philip Rivers appears to be recovering from injury well ahead of schedule, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 6/4, 8:23 PM CT |
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| Reports out of Miami have the Dolphins and embattled defensive end Jason Taylor making amends and coming together to move forward, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Jeff Garcia, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Wednesday 6/4, 8:02 PM CT |
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| Tampa Bay passer Jeff Garcia spoke with reporters today and suggested that frustration over the lack of progress in contract negotiations has led him to consider retirement, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Takeo Spikes, LB, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 6/4, 7:53 PM CT |
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| The San Francisco 49ers have met with free agent linebacker Takeo Spikes , but they report their interest is now dead due to Spikes' asking price, according to the Press Democrat. |
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| Reports out of Buffalo state police discovered a SUV registered to Bills running back Marshawn Lynch parked in his driveway shortly after that vehicle struck a woman early Saturday morning, according to the Buffalo News. |
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| Adam Terry, T, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 6/4, 7:32 PM CT |
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| With future Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden prepared to step away from the game, the Baltimore Ravens are facing daunting challenges along the offensive line, but offensive coordinator Cam Cameron believes the starting lineup is solidified and in place, according to BaltimoreRavens.com. |
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| Cornerback Anthony Henry may be slated for the starting job in Dallas, but he has suggested that he would be open to taking a shot at safety should the team request such a move, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| Will Allen, CB, Miami Dolphins | Wednesday 6/4, 7:20 PM CT |
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| Miami cornerback Will Allen asserts the incidents of legal concern over recent weeks are "a closed matter," according to the Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Updating a report from yesterday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have suspended tight end Jerramy Stevens for the first two games of the season without pay and also fined the veteran end an additional game check today for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Reports out of Washington indicate defensive backfielder Shawn Springs , as promised, has yet to attend team activities and has failed to make contact with new coach Jim Zorn, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans Saints | Wednesday 6/4, 6:43 PM CT |
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| The New Orleans Saints have fired Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Mueller, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Free agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin visited with the Houston Texans today, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Tackle Willie Anderson missed the bulk of the 2007 season with heel and knee injuries, but today he returned to join his Cincinnati teammates and has been given full clearance to participate in team drills, according to ProFootballTalk. |
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| Arnaz Battle, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 6/4, 3:01 PM CT |
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| Arnaz Battle said that he promises to attend the 49ers' next round of off-season workouts, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. He confirmed that he missed this week's OTA due to personal reasons. |
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| Roy Williams reported to the Lions' OTA on Wednesday, according to the Detroit Free Press. He said, "I’m an OTA guy. I want to be here."
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| Demetrius Williams has returned to practice for the Ravens, and stated that he is fully recovered from his sore Achilles’ tendon, according to the Baltimore Sun. He commented, "It’s a good feeling being back. I’m working with the guys and getting a feel for what they’re doing and what I’m doing. I feel a little bit rusty right now just because I’m trying to get my legs back under me from not running." He wasn't too rusty, as he hauled in a high Kyle Boller pass between two defenders, and took it 50 yards to the end zone.
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| Andre' Woodson, who has been plagued by a quadriceps injury since rookie minicamp, is still not practicing with the Giants, according to the Star Ledger. |
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| Colt Brennan, QB, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 6/4, 2:08 PM CT |
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| Rookie quarterback Colt Brennan (Hawaii), who is recovering from hip surgery, said he is about four weeks away from being 100%, according to the Washington Post. Coach Jim Zorn has been pleased with what he has seen from Brennan so far. |
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| Ronnie Brown is getting increased reps during the team OTA sessions, according to the Miami Herald. Coach Tony Sparano said, "Each one of these practices, he's been able to do a little bit more and that's good for us and good for Ronnie." |
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| Marvin Harrison has not been participating in the Colts' OTA sessions, according to Colts.com. |
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| Channing Crowder, who is recovering from knee surgery, guarantees that he will be ready for the start of training camp, according to the Sun Sentinel. Crowder is participating in conditioning and individual drills on a limited basis. He said, "I could participate fully now, but they have to clear me. I think in the next couple of weeks they will, and I'll be fine." |
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| Terrell Owens said he plans to pay back the Eagles the remaining $769,120 of his 2005 signing bonus that an arbitrator deemed that he owes the team, according to the Dallas Morning News. Owens stated, "Yeah, I have to pay that back. I don't mind paying that. They can have it. How they want it. They want it in cash, pennies, they can get it. However they want it, really."
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| Michael Lehan needed to be helped off the field during Wednesday's OTA practice, according to the Miami Herald. He sustained an apparent right knee or ankle injury. While in obvious pain, he pulled himself across the artificial grass, unable to move his right leg, which was involuntarily crossed over his left.
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| Brent Grimes is working with the first-team as DeAngelo Hall's replacement at cornerback, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has displayed strong abilities with excellent athleticism, and coach Mike Smith commented, "He's a very athletic, undersized corner, but I don't think he plays little. He plays with good size. He's got the speed and the quickness you're looking for." |
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| D.J. Hackett, WR, Carolina Panthers | Wednesday 6/4, 11:35 AM CT |
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| D.J. Hackett has returned to practice today, according to the Rock Hill Herald. He missed two days of work due to knee swelling, but the ailment was apparently minor. He just wanted to take a few days to ice the ailment, to prevent it from getting worse. |
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| Second-year receiver Johnnie Lee Higgins is having an active week, as he caught another half-dozen passes in practice on Tuesday, according to InsideBayArea.com. |
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| Sam Williams and Robert Thomas are in a battle for the starting gig at strong-side linebacker, according to InsideBayArea.com. Both candidates are getting reps with the first-team. |
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| Michael Bush is displaying strong hands and receiving skills so far in camp, according to InsideBayArea.com. His highlight of Tuesday came when he reached behind for a finger-tip catch on an off-target throw over the middle by Andrew Walter. |
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| Anthony Fasano was behind the development curve as a second-round pick for Dallas, but he did improve last season, according to the Miami Herald. Former Browns' scout Matt Williamson said, "He won't stretch the field as much as David Martin can. But Fasano is a better blocker."
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| Marshawn Lynch has resumed practicing with the Bills' OTA, according to BuffaloBills.com. |
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| Greg Ellis, LB, Dallas Cowboys | Wednesday 6/4, 9:40 AM CT |
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| Greg Ellis missed Tuesday's OTA sessions, but could attend today, according to the Dallas Morning News. He has missed several sessions overall, as he has been upset due to reduced practice time. |
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| Nick Kaczur, G, New England Patriots | Wednesday 6/4, 9:27 AM CT |
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| It has been reported that Nick Kaczur was arrested back on April 27 for illegal possession of prescription painkillers, according to the Boston Globe. Kaczur was driving 76 miles an hour in a 65-mile-per-hour zone on the New York State Thruway in Whitestown when police pulled him over and discovered a small amount of controlled substance that he did not have a prescription for. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 6/4, 9:19 AM CT |
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| Coach Tony Sparano mentioned in a radio interview (WQAM 560) that he wants Jason Taylor to remain with the Dolphins, according to the Palm Beach Post. Sparano said, "I want to see Jason Taylor back here with the Miami Dolphins in uniform, out on the field, doing what he does best for the Miami Dolphins, and that’s running after quarterbacks and sacking quarterbacks. I think at the end of our visit, I know that Jason knows that that’s how I feel, and that’s how we feel as an organization right now."
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| Chris Baker, TE, New York Jets | Wednesday 6/4, 9:12 AM CT |
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| Chris Baker said that he intends to attend the Jets' mandatory minicamp tomorrow, according to the NY Post. Baker will attend but is still displeased with his contract, which he believes is below-market of what he is worth. |
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| Braylon Edwards sustained a hip pointer two weeks ago, but he practiced fully on Tuesday, and is showing no lingering effects of the injury, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| LeCharles Bentley is scheduled for his physical on Monday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. GM Phil Savage said, "We'll know by Monday evening, I would suspect, one way or the other in terms of what he's going to be capable of doing." Bentley is trying to rebound from a serious knee injury. |
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| The Browns are in no hurry to sign often-injured tight end Kellen Winslow Jr to a new long-term deal, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. GM Phil Savage said, "We don't have a lot of wiggle room right now at this particular time. Only time will tell if it goes one direction or the other, but I think we've let it be known kind of where we are."
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| Arnaz Battle, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 6/4, 8:06 AM CT |
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| Arnaz Battle is skipping team OTA sessions, and it is believed that he is displeased with his role in the offense, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Mathias Kiwanuka said he is getting closer to 100% health again, according to the NY Daily News. He isn't limited on the field and believes he is light years ahead of where he was at this time last year, in regard to learning to play linebacker. When asked about potentially switching back to defensive end if Michael Strahan retires, Kiwanuka replied, "I’m not worried. I’ve done both at this point. I’m comfortable playing linebacker, but if I have to I can switch back and forth between the two." He is recovering from a broken leg.
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| Derrick Ward stated that he is at about 90-95% health right now, and isn't at all limited in what he can do on the field, according to the NY Daily News. He is recovering from a broken fibula. Ward got his ring, but did not play in the Super Bowl, and he commented, "We got there and won our ring, but wasn't part of it. I want the chance to play in one and showcase what I have."
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| David Tyree, WR, New York Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 7:44 AM CT |
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| David Tyree is expected to be limited at the start of training camp, according to the NY Daily News. Tyree said his knee feels good and his rehab is right on schedule. He is no longer on crutches, so that is encouraging. |
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| Mike Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Wednesday 6/4, 7:36 AM CT |
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| Mike Walker has been medically cleared (following knee surgery), and has resumed practicing with the team during their OTA on Tuesday, according to Jaguars.com. He was reduced to zero receptions in his rookie campaign due to his knee injury, but is off to a good start in his sophomore campaign, as he made two eye-catching receptions, both on dives, on Tuesday.
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| Ronald Curry, who is recovering from foot surgery, could begin running as early as next week, according to the Oakland Tribune. |
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| Marcus Maxwell has been impressive so far in the off-season for the Bengals, according to Bengals.com. The team likes his combination of size (6-4 205) and speed. The team likes his tough physical play as well. |
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| Antonio Chatman is the leading candidate for the number three receiver role out of the slot, according to Bengals.com. He is healthy and has retained his quickness and agility. |
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| Plaxico Burress is not expected to fully practice when the Giants open training camp, according to the Star-Ledger. |
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