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| According to NFLDraftScout.com, the 2008 supplemental draft, which had tentatively been scheduled for next week, has been cancelled.
"No one applied at the time of the deadline," 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan confirmed Thursday. The NFL sent out a memo to all 32 teams informing them of the announcement Wednesday. Nine players have been selected in the supplemental draft over the past decade, including Chargers Pro Bowl nose guard Jamal Williams.
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| What would the NFL Sunday Soap Opera be without some offseason/pre-training camp noise? PackerNews.com is reporting that talk of a possible return by Brett Favre continued to dominate the news in Green Bay. The report notes that the Packers haven’t changed their response to Wednesday’s revelation Favre may want to unretire. |
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| Updating an earlier report, the Buffalo Bills have in fact extended Kyle Williams to a three-year contract Thursday, which could reach $14.4 million if he reaches sscheduled incentives, this according to Scout.com. Williams is guaranteed $5.2 million over the next two years.
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| Brett Favre's agent, Bus Cook, has been privately saying his client wants to play for the Carolina Panthers, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Marshawn Lynch will play more on third down this season, which should translate into more receptions for the second year pro, according to BuffaloBills.com. "I think this year he'll be an integral part of our third down package," said Buffalo offensive coordinator Turk Schonert |
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| The Bills Insider reports that the team has come to terms with Kyle Williams on a three-year $14.5 million extension. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 7/3, 12:38 PM CT |
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| Adam Jones claims that he will stay in Dallas for the three weeks of downtime before the start of training camp, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He is said to be a regular at team headquarters. |
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| The Carolina Panthers are still interested in giving Julius Peppers a big money long-term deal despite his 2.5 sack campaign a year ago, according to Pro Football Weekly. Talks will turn serious if Peppers can show up to camp in good shape. |
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| With Jared Allen now in Minnesota, the Chiefs need to somehow generate pressure on the quarterback, and will look to send Derrick Johnson on blitzes to help fill that void, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Josh Cribbs, WR, Cleveland Browns | Thursday 7/3, 12:05 PM CT |
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| With Joe Jurevicius undergoing yet another knee procedure, Josh Cribbs is getting more reps at wide receiver, but he has had trouble with dropping passes in offseason workouts, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Thursday 7/3, 11:22 AM CT |
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| Chris Henry appeared on a radio talk show and says he has changed his ways, according to the Dayton Daily News. "I'm going to stay away from the wrong people and never put myself in a bad situation," he said. |
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| Tyjuan Hagler has torn a pectoral muscle while lifting weights, according to the Indianapolis Star. Hagler was expected to be a starter at strong-side linebacker for the Colts this season. |
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| The Arizona Cardinals are not interested in free agent running back Najeh Davenport, according to the Arizona Republic. Davenport had earlier stated his desire to play for the Cardinals or Detroit Lions. |
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| Speaking of running back Michael Robinson, new offensive coordinator Mike Martz expressed noteworthy expectations of pairing him with Frank Gore, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "One can block for the other, or (we can) use them both as receivers," Martz said. "There's all kinds of things that can happen out of that." |
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| The San Francisco Chronicle continues to doubt DeShaun Foster's ability to earn playing time this season. Frank Gore and Michael Robinson have both earned substantial praise from Mike Martz. |
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| Daniel Bullocks and Gerald Alexander figure to battle for the strong safety position in Detroit. |
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| With the signing of Matt Forte by the Chicago Bears, the Buffalo Bills have the salary parameters in place to work on a deal for James Hardy, according to BuffaloBills.com. Forte was taken three spots ahead of Hardy in the draft. |
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| Charles Grant has been sued for $5 million for his involvement in a fight that led to the shooting death of Korynda Reed, who was pregnant, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. |
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