Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona State WR Chris McGaha underwent Lasik surgery Friday, March 10, to improve his vision. McGaha never had a problem catching the ball in college, but he had trouble seeing the ball inside Lucas Oil Stadium at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, reports free-agent RB LaDainian Tomlinson discussed getting to know the Minnesota Vikings. Tomlinson said, You just kind of have to kind of get a feel and see where you fit in at and see how it goes."
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants S Kenny Phillips plans to help S Antrel Rolle to form the best safety tandem in the NFL. Phillips said, The coaches have reassured me they didnt bring him in to replace me - - they made that very clear. After the performance we had last year in the secondary, they had to bring someone in. It would be foolish not to. Itll be a privilege playing next to him.
Ralph Vacchiano, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Giants S Kenny Phillips (knee) says he is feeling good, and that he expects to run by the end of March. Phillips believes he will be ready for the start of training camp.
ESPN.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger told police in Milledgeville, Ga., no sexual intercourse took place between himself and his accuser, according to KDKA in Pittsburgh. A 20-year-old woman told police Roethlisberger assaulted her early March 5. Roethlisberger has not been charged, and his attorney believes Roethlisberger will emerge from the incident with his reputation intact.
Justin VanFulpen, of NFL Draft Bible, reports Stillman RB Quinn Porter measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-foot, 205 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds. He measured a 32 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 broad jump and completed 16 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
Justin VanFulpen, of NFL Draft Bible, reports Rutgers DE George Johnson measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-foot-4 1/8, 268 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.67 seconds and the short shuttle in 4.32 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump and completed 29 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
Justin VanFulpen, of NFL Draft Bible, reports University of Cincinnati S Aaron Webster measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-foot-1 1/4, 208 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.72 seconds. He measured a 33 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-3broad jump and completed 21 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
Justin VanFulpen, of NFL Draft Bible, reports University of Cincinnati DE Alex Daniels measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6-foot-1 3/4, 269 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.22 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.93 seconds. He measured a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-9 broad jump and completed 31 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was very pleased when hearing the team re-signed WR Derrick Mason. "This is outstanding - just great news for the Ravens. Our coaches are happy. Derrick's teammates are happy, and you know Joe (Flacco) is smiling," Harbaugh said.
The Associated Press reports the Arizona Cardinals have re-signed free-agent TE Stephen Spach to a one-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports free-agent DE Charles Grant (Saints) said on Sirius NFL Radio that he would like to play for the Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers or Tennessee Titans.
Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Ravens have announced they have agreed in principle on a two-year deal with free-agent WR Derrick Mason. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We know exactly what we're getting with Derrick, and that's production," general manager and executive vice president Ozzie Newsome said. "Every Ravens fan knows what Derrick brings to this team. It's reliability, toughness, leadership, the fight to win and the want of the ball in the clutch times."
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports free-agent OG Chester Pitts (Texans) said on Sirius NFL Radio that the Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks have expressed interest in him.
Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Baltimore Ravens have reached an agreement on a two-year contract with free-agent WR Derrick Mason (Ravens), according to a team spokesman. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.