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| Green and Gold insider Mike Clemens is reporting the Minnesota Vikings have already inquired about signing quarterback Brett Favre, pending his release from the Green Bay Packers, according to Green Bay 1250 WSSP. |
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| The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that sources near the situation have said that the Favre and his agent, James "Bus" Cook, may already have a team picked out with Miami and Carolina the rumored targets. |
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| The following statement has been released on Packers.com: The Green Bay Packers are aware of the latest developments regarding Brett Favre, who earned and exercised the right to retire on his terms. We wanted him to return and welcomed him back on more than one occasion. Brett's press conference and subsequent conversations in the following weeks illustrated his commitment to retirement. The finality of his decision to retire was accepted by the organization. At that point, the Green Bay Packers made the commitment to move forward with our football team. As a retired player, Brett has the option to apply for reinstatement with Commissioner Goodell. If that were to occur, he would become an active member of the Green Bay Packers. As always, the Packers will do what's right and in the best interest of the team. |
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| Former Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman was indicted this week by Erie County grand jurors on a felonious assault charge, according to the Sandusky Register. On May 27, Thurman was involved in an altercation at a resort where he punched another man in the face, breaking his jaw, per the Erie County police department. |
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| Three days after a conference call with Green Bay team officials in which quarterback Brett Favre emphatically expressed his desire to play in 2008, Favre has formally asked for his contractual release from the Packers, according to ESPN. |
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| Chris Mortensen is reporting on ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” that quarterback Brett Favre has sent the Green Bay Packers a letter requesting his unconditional release. |
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| Former Kansas City wide receiver Eddie Kennison is still waiting on a return call from Tampa Bay. Kennison, who was hindered by a torn hamstring last year, worked out for the Buccaneers last month, but has yet to receive a training camp invite, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Former Detroit running back Kevin Jones is still interested in playing for Tampa Bay, but is patiently waiting to hear back from the Buccaneers, according to Tampa Tribune. |
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| As we near training camp, word out of Denver is that wide receiver Keary Colbert has a slight edge over Darrell Jackson to become the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Updating a previous report, former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry tested positive for marijuana use just prior to being released by the team last month, according to MyFoxColorado.com. The Broncos declined to comment on whether Henry’s release was related to the drug test. |
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| The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a four-year contract with rookie linebacker Stanford Keglar, according to ESPN. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Larry Grant, LB, St. Louis Rams | Friday 7/11, 12:37 PM CT |
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| The San Francisco 49ers signed rookie linebacker Larry Grant to a four-year contract, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Terms of the deal were undisclosed. |
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| Adam Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys | Friday 7/11, 11:36 AM CT |
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| Suspended Dallas Cowboys’ cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones appeared Thursday before a grand jury investigating a February 2007 strip club shooting, according to USA Today. |
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| A highly placed NFL source says former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry has tested positive again for marijuana, according to MyFoxColorado.com. FOX 31 Sports reporter Josina Anderson learned about the positive test late Thursday night. |
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| The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year deal with rookie offensive lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau, according to the Rock Hill Herald. |
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| Having seen him perform in organized team activities this spring and summer, the Minnesota Vikings feel even more confident that the addition of safety Madieu Williams will have a big impact on their secondary, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Although Oakland Raiders defensive end Derrick Burgess is seeking a new contract, there are no indications he will hold out and miss any part of training camp, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| One of the positive signs from Cincinnati Bengals’ offseason workouts, per a source close to the club, was that running back Rudi Johnson was back to hitting the hole quickly, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Damon Huard, QB, Kansas City Chiefs | Friday 7/11, 10:06 AM CT |
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| Despite rumors that the Kansas City Chiefs might release quarterback Damon Huard prior to the season, Pro Football Weekly believes he’s a virtual lock to make the final roster. |
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| The Ravens have signed third-round pick Oniel Cousins (UTEP) to a three-year deal, according to ProFootballTalk.com. He receives salaries of $295,000 in 2008, $385,000 in 2009 and $470,000 in 2010, with a signing bonus of $443,500.
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| Sixth-round pick Chris Harrington (Texas A&M) has signed a three-year contract with the Cardinals, according to AZcentral.com. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Nick Hayden, DT, Carolina Panthers | Friday 7/11, 8:35 AM CT |
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| The Panthers have inked a four-year deal with sixth-round pick Nick Hayden (Wisconsin), according to the HeraldOnline.com. He receives a base salary of $295,000, $385,000, $470,000 and $555,000, and will get a signing bonus of just over $100,000. |
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| Pat Kirwan of NFL.com states that he feels there is about an 80% chance Brett Favre returns to the league this season. Kirwan noted that he talked to a few sources close to Favre, and added, "He’s throwing footballs, working out and it’s more than an itch to play."
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| Broncos' coach Mike Shanahan defended Brandon Marshall and believes he can avoid trouble in the future, according to the Denver Post. Shanahan commented, "I can’t go into great detail, for obvious reasons, but Brandon has a good upside and he is a really good kid. I feel very good where Brandon’s at. I think he’ll be fine."
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| Matt Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Friday 7/11, 1:18 AM CT |
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| Updating an earlier story, providing more details and insight, Jacksonville receiver Matt Jones has been arrested in Arkansas and is facing felony charges of possession of a controlled substance with an additional charge of an intent to distribute, according to the Associated Press. The 25-year-old Jones and two others were arrested early Thursday. A police report said officers approached the car and an officer drew his handgun after Jones did not immediately show his hands. Police said they searched the vehicle and found a plastic bag filled with a white substance that tested positive for cocaine and a jar with possible marijuana residue. Jones was released from the Washington County jail on $2,500 bond. His arraignment on a charge of felony possession of a controlled substance was set for Aug. 11, two days after Jacksonville's preseason opener against Atlanta. Police said 6 grams of cocaine was found. The threshold for potential charges of possession with intent to deliver is 1 gram. However, prosecutor John Threet said there is no evidence that Jones intended to deal the drug. |
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