| Red Bryant, DT, Seattle Seahawks | Friday 7/18, 11:18 PM CT |
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| The Seattle Seahawks have signed their fourth-round pick, defensive tackle Red Bryant, according to Scout.com. |
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| Cornerback DeJuan Tribble hA signed a four-year deal with the San Diego Chargers, according to Pro Football Weekly. He was the team's sixth-round selection in the draft. |
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| Jacob Hester, RB, San Diego Chargers | Friday 7/18, 10:22 PM CT |
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| Jacob Hester, the Chargers third-round pick in the NFL draft, has signed a four-year contract that includes a signing bonus of $833,000, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Tight end Eric Johnson has looked very good in the offseason and could be in store for a big year in 2008 after a somewhat disappointing season in 2007, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Defensive end Erasmus James, a former first-round selection of the Vikings, will have to perform very well in training camp and the preseason in order to make the Redskins final roster, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Quintin Mikell will battle Sean Considine to be the starter at strong safety for the Eagles, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Jevon Kearse will be given the first opportunity to become the team's starter at left defensive end, with rookie fourth-round pick William Hayes seeing some snaps, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Jacoby Jones' game has not matured as quickly as the Texans have hoped, and he could wind up simply being the fourth wideout on the squad, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Defensive tackle Sione Pouha will see plenty of snaps as the backup to Kris Jenkins in order to keep Jenkins fresh, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| The Tennessee Titans have signed their seventh-round pick, cornerback Cary Williams, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Jerry Porter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Friday 7/18, 5:48 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier story, Jerry Porter had surgery for a torn hamstring and will miss the preseason, according to NFL.com. |
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| Jamaal Anderson has been working on his technique in order to get better, in an effort to improve on his poor performance his rookie season, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Chris Simms, QB, Tennessee Titans | Friday 7/18, 5:30 PM CT |
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| With neither Rex Grossman nor Kyle Orton doing much to make themselves stand out, the Chicago Bears would likely jump at the chance to acquire Chris Simms, but only if he is cut, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| The Cincinnati Bengals are planning to run the ball more this season as Rudi Johnson returns to health, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Lee Evans, WR, Buffalo Bills | Friday 7/18, 5:04 PM CT |
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| Wide receiver Lee Evans is not likely to be a training camp holdout despite his desire for a new contract, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Linebacker Mike Smith has been waived by the Ravens after receiving an injury settlement, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
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| Adrian Arrington has signed a contract with the New Orleans Saints, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The seventh round selection agreed to a three-year deal. |
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| Vince Young, QB, Tennessee Titans | Friday 7/18, 4:20 PM CT |
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| Vince Young will have his jersey number retired at the University of Texas, according to ESPN.com. |
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| The Jets have inked first-round pick (30th overall) Dustin Keller (Purdue), according to Newsday. Specific terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Brian Westbrook has decided to fire his agent (Fletcher Smith), which could potentially lead to the elite running back holding out from the start of training camp, according to the AP. Westbrook is currently unhappy with his current five-year, $25 million contract with the Eagles. Unable to negotiate a new deal, Westbrook fired Smith on Monday and is considering holding out from training camp, which opens Monday for rookies and selected veterans in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. According to the NFLPA, Westbrook cannot officially hire a new agent until Saturday, but Westbrook likely will name John Rickert as Smith’s replacement.
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| Quinn Sypniewski, who tore his ACL during the Ravens' minicamp in April, has officially been placed on the IR, hence ending his 2008 season, according to the Ravens.com. |
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| Fourth-round pick Marcus Smith (New Mexico) has signed a three-year deal with the Ravens, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Third-round pick DaJuan Morgan (North Carolina State) signed a three-year deal with the Chiefs, according to the AP. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Rookie Taylor Mehlhaff (Wisconsin) has inked a three-year deal with the Saints, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| The Bears are close to signing their first-round pick, offensive tackle Chris Williams, according to the Chicago Tribune. His agent, Bill Johnson, stated, " We have exchanged dialogue and proposals. I respect the Bears' diligence in working toward a timely resolution, particularly with training camp right around the corner." He is expected to sign a five-year contract, with $9 million guaranteed.
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| Devin Thomas, WR, Washington Redskins | Friday 7/18, 12:24 PM CT |
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| The Redskins have inked second-round pick Devin Thomas (Michigan State) to a four-year deal worth $4.8 million, according to ESPN. |
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| LaDainian Tomlinson was campaigning in Times Square - to be the top overall pick in fantasy drafts this season, according to the USA Today. He said, "I should be the No. 1 pick because I'm proven. LT in '08. I've been doing it for a while and have experience helping owners win their leagues. I got a good track record, and I'll be ready on day one."
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Friday 7/18, 9:58 AM CT |
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| Jason Taylor indicated in an interview with ESPN that he would not commit to training camp with the Dolphins and would still prefer to be traded to a contender, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He added, "I want to win games. I don't play this game for fame or money. It's fun when you play it and you win. t's about winning. Being 1-15 and being on the doorstep of 0-16 isn't what this game is about."
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| Reggie Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles | Friday 7/18, 9:06 AM CT |
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| Reggie Brown has doubled his workouts in a bid to come back stronger following a disappointing 2007 campaign, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
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| The Patriots have inked fourth-round pick Jonathan Wilhite (Auburn) to a four-year deal, according to the Boston Globe. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| The Vikings are remaining silent on the tampering charge against them involving Brett Favre, according to the Star Tribune. A team spokesman said, "We are not commenting on the issue. These types of matters are handled by the league."
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