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Written by Jim Day
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Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
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Cowboys agreed to terms with WR Terrell Owens on a four-year, $34 million contract. The deal contains $13 million guaranteed, including a $12.9 million signing bonus.
Owens will most likely end his career with the Cowboys following this contract as he is now signed through 2011. With him turning 35 this year it is hard to think that he will play for another 4 years, but anything is possible with him. Somewhere Tony Romo is dancing a jig.
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Written by Jim Day
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Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
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SI.com's Jim Trotter reports ex-Bengals LB Odell Thurman has violated the NFL's substance abuse policy again and faces an indefinite suspension.
This should be the third strike for Thurman, and it is unlikely that he will ever play in the NFL again. Such a waste for someone who showed so much promise as a rookie.
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Written by Jim Day
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Monday, 02 June 2008 |
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The NFL ruled today that newly acquired Cowboy, Pacman Jones will be allowed to participate in the Cowboys offseason workouts. This includes everything through preseason and it is one step closer for the much put-upon defensive back.
It is very hard to imagine the league letting this "cancer" play again, but money talks. It's obvious that Jerry Jones is imposing a lot of pressure on the league to reinstate him. The good thing is that we all know Pacman can't go 4 months without getting into trouble again.
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Written by Jim Day
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Monday, 02 June 2008 |
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The Denver Broncos have released once heralded RB Travis Henry.
"Although Travis has the ability to be one of the top running backs in the NFL," coach Mike Shanahan said in a pointed statement, "We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team."
This might actually be good for Henry owners. If he is lucky enough to catch on in the right situation, his value could increase over the Shananigans in Denver.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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The Cincinnati Bengals released WR Doug Gabriel on Thursday.
And not a cop in sight......
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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Bears LB Brian Urlacher told the Chicago Tribunbe today that he plans on attending the Bears mandatory minicamp that starts on Friday. He had threatened to skip the minicamp because of a contract dispute.
Normal procedure here. Threaten to stay away UNTIL it's going to cost you money. This is better for fantasy owners though as it will allow us to see how far he has come from his neck surgery.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 29 May 2008 |
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Last week, wide receiver Terry Glenn revealed that the Cowboys were keeping him out of the team's off-season workouts. Now we know why.
According to Glenn, the team has asked him to sign a $500,000 injury settlement -- relieving them of any further obligation if he is sidelined for the season due to his surgically repaired right knee. If Glenn was injured without the waiver, the team would be on the hook for his entire 2008 salary of $1.74 million So far, Glenn has declined to sign the waiver and has not been allowed to participate in the "organized team activity" workouts the past two weeks.
For the Cowboys, its simply a business decision. For Glenn, it's evidence that the Cowboys are not as confident in his recovery and rehab as they say they are.
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Written by Jim Day
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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The Kansas City Chiefs have send DE Jared Allen to the Minnesota Vikings for 3 draft picks. Kansas City will recieve the Vikings 1st (17th overall), and both of it's third round picks, 73rd and 82nd overall. The teams also swapped spots in the 6th round.
The Vikings defensive line just got a lot stronger. This defense could be one of the top fantasy scoring defenses, especially if they can shore up their secondary in the draft. Allen could even better his numbers from 2007 with the two monster Williams next to him.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 17 April 2008 |
Steve McNair intended to complete the final three years of his contract with the Baltimore Ravens. He worked hard during the offseason and arrived at minicamp ready to assume his role as the starting quarterback.
His body had other plans.
McNair announced his retirement Thursday, ending a 13-year career in which he was selected co-MVP, led the Tennessee Titans to the Super Bowl and orchestrated the most successful regular season in the Ravens history. He received a standing ovation from his teammates after revealing his decision, then contained his emotions during a hastily arranged news conference.
He may have been on his way out anyway, but you can never take away the toughness that he played with year in and year out. He may never make the Hall Of Fame, but he will always be remembered. Good luck Steve.
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Thursday, 03 April 2008 |
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Following yet another run-in with the law, the Cincinnati Bengals have cut ties with incorrigible cancer Chris Henry.
Henry, 24, surrendered to police Wednesday evening after he was accused of punching an 18-year old in the face and breaking his car window with a beer bottle.
Henry has had a number of encounters with law enforcement, ranging from a recent court appearance for driving with an expired license plate to five arrests since December, 2005.
The receiver served a league suspension, and created a great deal of frustration within the Bengals' organization.
Commissioner Goodell isn't going to take this one lightly. Say goodnight, Gracie. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Tuesday, 25 March 2008 |
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The Pittsburgh Steelers have reached a contract agreement with free agent defensive lineman Anthony "Booker" McFarland, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
McFarland was released last week by the Indianapolis Colts after he failed the team's physical. On Tuesday, McFarland underwent a physical for the Steelers before terms were reached. Details of any contract agreement were not immediately available. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Tuesday, 18 March 2008 |
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Defensive end Kevin Carter, released at the end of February in a salary-cap related move by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has reportedly decided to re-join the Bucs for a one-year contract, spurning a two-year offer from the Oakland Raiders.
Carter is expected to make less than he did last year in the first season of a four-year deal he originally accepted to join the Buccaneers. He is entering his 14th NFL season. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Monday, 17 March 2008 |
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The Philadelphia Eagles on Monday signed former Patriots' and Colts' defensive tackle Dan Klecko to a two-year contract - to be the team's new full-time fullback.
Klecko has played sparingly on offense over the years, scoring one touchdown two years ago with the Colts. He enters the team competing, at this time, only against a player who was on the practice squad last year (Jason Davis) after the team did not re-sign former starter Thomas Tapeh. He says, though, that he intends to lose about 20 pounds in order to transition to the position. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Monday, 17 March 2008 |
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The Carolina Panthers are showing a commitment to try to free up receiver Steve Smith - first by re-signing veteran Muhsin Muhammad, and now the team have signed free agent WR DJ Hackett, formerly of the Seattle Seahawks.
Hackett agreed to a two-year, $3.5 million deal and appears slated to step into the #2 starting wideout role opposite Smith. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Saturday, 15 March 2008 |
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The San Francisco 49ers have released veteran wide receiver Darrell Jackson.
Jackson spent just one disappointing year with the 49ers, who this week signed Bryant Johnson, a former first round draft pick of the Arizona Cardinals. |
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Written by Adam Lasik
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Saturday, 15 March 2008 |
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ESPN is reporting that the Atlanta Falcons have agreed in principle to a trade that will send cornerback DeAngelo Hall to the Oakland Raiders in exchange for the Raiders' second-round draft pick.
The deal is reportedly contingent on the Raiders reaching a new contract agreement with Hall, but ESPN is also reporting that the two sides are close to an agreement. |
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
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Adam Schefter of NFL Network reported that Oregon's standout RB Jonathan Stewart had surgery on his toe on Wednesday, and is expected to miss 4-6 months.
This will most likley impact his draft selection, but he is still a very good fantasy selection if he lands in the right spot.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
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The New Orleans Saints signed former Redskin QB Mark Brunell to a 2-year contract. He will back up Drew Brees.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
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The Houston Texans added another RB to their roster by signing oft-injured, ex-Titan RB Chris Brown to a 2-year contract.
This could actually be a good place for Brown to land if he can stay on his feet. Houston's zone blocking scheme is suited perfectly for Brown, but he will have to battle through a mediocre roster first.
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Written by Jim Day
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Thursday, 13 March 2008 |
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The Detroit Lions released RB Kevin Jones on Thursday.
We didn't see this coming, but with the news that he may not be healthy for the 2008 season, the team decided to cut their losses. It's a pretty sure bet that the Lions will look to draft an RB on day 1.
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