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| Branden Albert was able to throw out the first pitch at the Royals game on Tuesday despite a sprained left ankle. The rookie will miss the last week of offseason practice but expects to be ready for training camp. "For it to happen the time it did, it’s fortunate," he tells the Kansas City Star. "I’ve got a month or two to recover. There are some things I’ve still got to learn; some things I’ve still got to get used to. I’ve got the basics of it down." |
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| The Bucs and Jake Plummer have reached a settlement on the grievance filed by the club. The team sought to recoup $7 million of Plummer's signing bonus when the quarterback did not show up for training camp in 2007. The two sides have agreed to a sum of roughly $3.5 million, the St. Petersburg Times reports. The Bucs will receive a 2009 salary cap credit for around $3.5 million. |
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| Ike Hilliard, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tuesday 6/10, 6:56 PM CT |
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| Ike Hilliard is recovering well from shoulder surgery. Really well. The receiver underwent an operation on April 9 to remove bone spurs and repair a damaged bursa sac. "My shoulder is doing a lot better now," Hilliard informs the St. Petersburg Times. "I've been cleared (to practice) for about two weeks. It was supposed to be a six- to 10-week process, but I came back early." |
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| Tony Scheffler practiced on a limited basis on Tuesday. He also did conditioning work after the session, the Rocky Mountain News reports. The tight end felt a pop in his left foot last month, almost one year to the day after breaking his fifth metatarsal. He did not break any bones this time. |
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| Marshawn Lynch worked on individual drills and did some 7-on-7 work during practice on Tuesday, the team's official web site reports. The running back had been missing time following Lasik surgery. He could be a full-go on Wednesday. |
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| The Falcons came to terms with safety Thomas DeCoud on Tuesday, the team's official web site notes. DeCoud was a third-round pick (98th overall) out of California. Terms were not disclosed. |
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| The Falcons came to terms with cornerback Chevis Jackson on Tuesday, the team's official web site notes. Jackson was a third-round pick (68th overall) out of LSU. Terms were not disclosed. |
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| Joe Jurevicius, who is recovering from off-season knee surgery, may not be ready by the start of the regular season, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Josh Cribbs, WR, Cleveland Browns | Tuesday 6/10, 3:53 PM CT |
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| Josh Cribbs saw a lot more practice time on Tuesday, as Donte Stallworth (death in family) and Joe Jurevicius (knee) were not on the field, but he failed to take advantage and prove his worth to the team, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He dropped two short passes over a three play span, and had issues securing the ball. |
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| Kellen Winslow Jr didn't participate in team drills Tuesday, but he reportedly bounced around nimbly in other portions of practice, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Steve Heiden returned to practice on Tuesday after missing six weeks following back surgery, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Rookie Dustin Keller has been performing well, and has been lining up all over the field, according to Newsday. He is running fluid routes, displaying good hands, and the Jets' linebackers haven't been able to cover him. |
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| Chansi Stuckey will enter training camp as the Jets' number three receiver, according to Newsday. |
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| Matt Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Tuesday 6/10, 2:26 PM CT |
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| Matt Jones has been hindered by soft-tissue injuries that continue to cut into his practice time, according to Jaguars.com. Receivers' coach Todd Monken commented, "When Matt’s been healthy, I think he’s made tremendous strides. I think he’s made more contested catches, the possibility of getting hit. I’ve been excited to see Matt compete."
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| Reggie Williams had another impressive practice on Tuesday and has further solidified his number two spot at receiver, according to Jaguars.com. Receivers' coach Todd Monken said, "Reggie’s improved. I think he’s matured. I think he’s more receptive to coaching. I think he’s understanding concepts."
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| Rookie DeSean Jackson (California) has been slowed by a hamstring injury that forced him to miss several valuable OTA practices, according to the Trenton Times. |
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| Mike Walker, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Tuesday 6/10, 2:03 PM CT |
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| Mike Walker had a solid day of practice on Tuesday, and most notably made a pair of diving catches, according to Jaguars.com. He garnered praise from receivers' coach Todd Monken, who said, "He had a couple of nice catches. As he builds himself into shape, he’ll only get better. He caught the ball well, which I think he’ll always do."
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| Troy Williamson had another strong practice with the Jaguars on Tuesday, according to Jaguars.com. He is hanging on to the ball for the first time in his pro career, and is a favorite to make the final roster. |
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| Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones commented on the situation regarding Terrell Owens and an increase in drug tests, according to the Dallas Morning News. Jones stated, "I think it's important to note that every player in the off-season has to be ready for six tests. I notice where he's got to be available for potentially 24 tests, but every player in the league has to be available for 6-10 tests. We have a comprehensive and thorough program. I know that our level of testing that we have on street substance is higher than air traffic controllers and in a lot of cases you're tested more often than air traffic controllers to give you an idea as to how thorough the testing is in the NFL."
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| Cornelius Griffin remains excused from practice to attend to a family matter, according to the Washington Post. Coach Jim Zorn said, "It's a great situation and I'll let him explain it if he chooses."
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| Roger McIntosh, who is recovering from reconstructive knee surgery (performed around five months ago), was working with the first-team defense in the walk-through portion of practice on Tuesday, and continues to do more work, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Jake Delhomme is coming off Tommy John surgery, but is not believed to be restricted to a set pass count, according to the Rock Hill Herald. |
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| Josh Reed, WR, Buffalo Bills | Tuesday 6/10, 11:28 AM CT |
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| Josh Reed has resumed practicing in the Bills' OTA, according to the Bills.com. This is good news, as he twisted his knee late last week. |
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| Pierre Thomas will sit out the remainder of the Saints' OTA sessions due to a sore groin, according to the Biloxi Sun Herald. |
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| Donovan McNabb has been shut down for the balance of the week due to tendinitis in his shoulder, according to ProFootballTalk.com. McNabb previously downplayed the condition of his shoulder, but now it has been revealed that he has in fact been nursing an ailment. |
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| Following the retirement of defensive end Michael Strahan, Mathias Kiwanuka is expected to stay at strong-side linebacker, according to the NY Post. |
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| Bobby Wade, WR, Minnesota Vikings | Tuesday 6/10, 10:21 AM CT |
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| Bobby Wade will be pushed for his job as a punt and kick returner, according to the Star Tribune. The top contenders who will compete to unseat him will be speedy cornerback Charles Gordon, and receiver Aundrae Ellison. Bernard Berrian is said to get a look as well. |
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| Keary Colbert has been compared to Rod Smith by coach Mike Shanahan, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Shanahan said, "He was in an offense that didn't have a lot of success throwing the ball, but we believe he's got the ability, much like Rod Smith, to do a number of things for our offense and do it well. He blocks well, he catches well, really an experienced guy that's exceptionally bright. He's a guy that's very similar to the Rod Smiths of the world, a hard worker, works his rear end off on every play."
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| LeCharles Bentley has been cleared to practice in minicamp with the Browns, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. GM Phil Savage said the Browns were excited about Bentley's performance in his physical Monday night, namely the running drills. |
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| Brian Westbrook commented on his workload for the upcoming season, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Westbrook said, "They haven’t talked to me about lightening my workload, or anything like that. I’m a fan of carrying the ball, and having the ball in my hands, but I also want the best for this team. I know sometimes it’s better to spread the ball, allow them to get the ball into different people’s hands so that we can present problems for a defense."
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| Al Johnson, C, Miami Dolphins | Tuesday 6/10, 8:59 AM CT |
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| Al Johnson took part in his first full practice Monday, according to the Arizona Republic. Johnson underwent off-season knee surgery. |
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| Marshawn Lynch's attorney (Michael Caffery) met with Erie County D.A. Frank Clark on Monday, according to NFL.com. Clark didn't rule out impaneling a grand jury to compel those passengers to testify who was driving Lynch's 2008 Porsche SUV early May 31, when it sped off after it hit and injured a female pedestrian. Clark said, "There were a number of people that were with him that night. How quickly we get to the bottom of this will depend on how cooperative people are. Whether it takes me a day, a week or a month, it'll get resolved." Clark noted there were numerous surveillance cameras operating in the area of the accident, which occurred at an intersection near Buffalo's downtown bar district. Clark spoke after a meeting with Michael Caffery ended with no information being exchanged. Clark said Caffery opened the meeting asking for certain preconditions before speaking on behalf of his client. Clark refused. Clark said the meeting concluded when Caffery said it was "in his client's best interest not to say anything."
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| Jake Plummer is nearing a settlement with the Buccaneers, according to the Denver Post. He is close to reaching a settlement with the team for around $3.5 million. The Buccaneers were initially seeking around $7 million in prorated signing bonus from Plummer, arguing that by retiring, the quarterback did not fulfill his contract agreement. In the middle of this dispute was the Broncos. Plummer and the Broncos renegotiated their contract in March of 2005, a deal that was transferred two years later to the Buccaneers in a trade for a conditional draft pick. |
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| Ryan Fowler, LB, Tennessee Titans | Tuesday 6/10, 7:39 AM CT |
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| Ryan Fowler faces a suspension after his name came up among those linked with former Steroids dealer David Jacobs, according to the AP. |
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| Kellen Winslow Jr will attend the Browns' mandatory three-day minicamp today, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. The Browns will hold two practices Tuesday and Wednesday and one on Thursday that will cap a month of off-season training activities. |
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| Rob Sims, G, Seattle Seahawks | Tuesday 6/10, 7:27 AM CT |
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| Rob Sims has resumed practicing with the Seahawks, according to the News Tribune. He practiced for the first time since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. |
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