| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Wednesday 6/18, 9:29 PM CT |
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| It appears the Dolphins may be getting what they want as the Green Bay Packers are reported to have contacted Miami concerning their ability to trade for the services of defensive end Jason Taylor , according to the Green Bay Press Gazette. |
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| The Chargers are noting rookie cornerback Antoine Cason as an early star of their offseason training efforts, according to Chargers.com. |
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| The New York Jets have signed safety Cameron Worrell , according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Washington offensive tackle Chris Samuels underwent surgery today to clean loose particles in his elbow. according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| It's almost amusing how little attention that Atlanta running back Michael Turner is getting in summer mock settings. Considering that new offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey will implement his power "between the tackle" running attack. |
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| Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said last summer that he would run Willie Parker "until the wheels came off," and one of them finally did -- in the 15th game of the regular season the NFL's leading rusher at the time, fractured his fibula.
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| Ryan Fowler, LB, Tennessee Titans | Wednesday 6/18, 3:47 PM CT |
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| Linebacker Ryan Fowler is crying foul on steroid allegations. Fowler has denied taking any performance-enhancing drugs, the AP reports. He recently received a letter saying he was under investigation and could face a suspension. "I'm really not thinking of that [suspension] as a possibility. I think it will all get cleared up before then," Fowler says. "My reputation my whole life has been as a good guy. I hope that this one accusation doesn't taint my reputation that's been pretty clean." |
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| Per head coach Lane Kiffin, wide receiver Javon Walker is supposed to arrive in Alameda and be examined by the team’s medical staff Wednesday night and be with the team Thursday on the final day of organized team activities, according to the Oakland Tribune. Kiffin declined to get into specifics regarding Walker’s condition, but did say, “The information I have at this point is he’s going to be fine. Training camp won’t even be an issue.” |
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| Troy Smith, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Wednesday 6/18, 2:33 PM CT |
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| Don Banks of SI.com is on the Troy Smith bandwagon. He says Smith has made huge strides this offseason and is ahead of Kyle Boller on the depth chart. "When Cam (Cameron) was head coach at Indiana, he coached Antwaan Randle-El (at quarterback) and made him maybe the most dangerous player in college football," a Ravens source explains. "We're doing some very exciting things with Troy Smith, and he's much better than people are expecting." Banks adds that Smith's only competition for the Week 1 job is rookie Joe Flacco. |
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| The Chiefs and fourth-round pick Will Franklin have agreed to terms on a four-year deal, the team's official web site reports. Franklin caught 49 passes for 709 yards and four touchdowns as a senior at Missouri. |
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| Michael Clayton appears to be "making strides" during minicamp, the Tampa Tribune reports. |
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| Luke McCown, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Wednesday 6/18, 2:11 PM CT |
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| Luke McCown appears to be ahead of Brian Griese on the depth chart right now, the Tampa Tribune reports. He looked sharp during practice on Wednesday and has earned praise from Jon Gruden. |
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| The Seahawks have signed Justin Forsett to a four-year deal, the Seattle Times reports. Forsett was a seventh-round pick out of California. |
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| Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Wednesday 6/18, 2:02 PM CT |
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| Chad Johnson underwent successful right ankle surgery on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer confirms. The wide receiver is expected to be ready for training camp. The reports did not detail the operation or say anything about a left ankle procedure. |
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| Terry Glenn talked with ESPN.com again, and he expressed a desire to work out his issues with owner Jerry Jones. "I want Jerry to understand that I know he has the ultimate power in everything that goes on with the Cowboys, and I'm not trying to challenge him in any way, shape or form," Glenn says. "But what I want is to remain a Cowboy. I've been here for five years and I've made Dallas my home, and I would love nothing more than to be a Dallas Cowboy... I'm not trying to be at odds with Jerry. These words and comments coming from me were strictly frustration." The receiver has been reluctant to sign an injury waiver. Ed Werder's report also notes that the amount of the waiver has been fluctuating. |
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| Brandon Marshall's DUI trial was set to begin on Wednesday, but the proceedings have been pushed back to September 16, the Denver Post reports. The charges stem from an October 22 arrest. Marshall pleaded not guilty on December 18. |
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| Javon Walker, WR, Oakland Raiders | Wednesday 6/18, 10:44 AM CT |
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| Javon Walker was released from the hospital on Wednesday, and he issues a statement. The note thanked fans for their prayers and support, according to the AP. Walker is "recovering in a private environment." He suffered a moderate concussion and "significant" facial injuries when he was attacked in Las Vegas on Monday morning. |
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| Ken Hamlin, S, Dallas Cowboys | Wednesday 6/18, 8:04 AM CT |
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| Safety Ken Hamlin did not attend minicamp practice on Tuesday and has yet to sign his franchise tag. He is hoping for a long-term deal. "He is not behind mentally," head coach Wade Phillips informs the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Hamlin has been calling defensive coordinator Brian Stewart and his teammates for updates. |
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| J.J. Arrington was arrested on Tuesday night in Rocky Mount, N.C. and charged with disorderly conduct, WRAL.com reports. The running back was involved in a fight and was one of five people arrested. Arrington was born in Rocky Mount. |
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| The Cowboys are working in offensive lineman James Marten at left guard, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. Marten, a third-round pick in 2007, was a backup at the left and right tackle spots last year. |
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| Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius admits he told the Browns to find a new starting wideout this offseason. The former No. 2 option has undergone three knee surgeries since the end of the 2007 campaign, and he asked general manager Phil Savage for a demotion. "I don't want it to sound like that was a negative thing," Jurevicius tells the Akron Beacon Journal. "I've shown throughout my career that I'm comfortable being a No. 3 or a No. 2 or being able to back up a 1 or a 2. I did it for the simple fact that I think it helps this football team. Donte Stallworth is a guy who's going to help this football team win." |
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| Vernon Davis, TE, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 6/18, 7:35 AM CT |
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| Vernon Davis informs the team's official web site that he's running more deep routes this year, and he is even working in spots that O.C. Mike Martz's offense that are best described as "Torry Holt" and "Isaac Bruce." |
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| Plaxico Burress doesn't believe his contract dispute will cause him to miss any training camp time, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. "Honestly, I think my situation is going to be rectified before training camp," Burress says in an interview with Sportsradio 610 WIP-AM in Philadelphia. "I'm not going to worry about it, but I did state that I was unhappy with my current situation with my contract. It'll be worked out... I don't want to go anywhere. I made that very evident." |
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| Alex Smith, QB, San Francisco 49ers | Wednesday 6/18, 7:18 AM CT |
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| The 49ers continue to have an open competition at quarterback, but the Santa Rosa Press Democrat says Alex Smith is "clearly" ahead of Shaun Hill at this point. Both received quite a few reps in minicamp on Tuesday, while J.T. O'Sullivan was limited to only a four snaps at the end. |
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| The Packers are worried that defensive tackle Justin Harrell is once again behind the curve this offseason. A torn biceps tendon hindered his senior year at Tennessee and his preparation for his rookie campaign. Harrell then suffered an ankle ailment in 2007. This spring, he needed surgery to repair an injured disc in his lower back. "It's going to be a struggle for him when he comes back," defensive tackles coach Robert Nunn informs the Green Bay Press Gazette. "He's going to have to go through the ugly part of it like he did last year, and we'll take it from there." Harrell, a first-round pick in 2007, is expected to be ready for training camp after missing OTAs and this week's minicamp. |
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