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 Jason Taylor, DE Miami Dolphins |
Officially requests trade | May 21: The Miami Herald reports that Taylor, through his agent, has requested a trade. His agent has told the Dolphins that Taylor will not report for training camp with the Dolphins. If Taylor isn't traded before the season in September, don't be surprised if he threatens to retire. The Dolphins, meanwhile, can't really do anything about this matter right now other than continue efforts to trade him. More |
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 Anquan Boldin, WR Arizona Cardinals |
Seeking new deal | May 21: Boldin, who is seeking a new contract, was absent from the first of 14 voluntary practices on Tuesday, reports The Arizona Republic. Boldin has three years left on his deal, and the team has expressed a desire to sign him to an extension. "I would be less than honest if I said if I wasn't disappointed that Anquan and Darnell [Dockett] weren't here. But once again, these are voluntary," coach Ken Whisenhunt said. More |
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 Brodie Croyle, QB Kansas City Chiefs |
Croyle's team? | May 21: The Chiefs are, it appears, Croyle’s team, says The Kansas City Star. The Chiefs have invested plenty in Croyle’s future and coach Herm Edwards’ belief that Croyle can be a reliable starter. The Chiefs also have simplified the offense for Croyle, and Edwards said Croyle has been quick to grasp the new system. “He’s up, and it’s his turn to show that he can be a starting quarterback in the [NFL], and not only that but to win games,” Edwards said. More |
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 Devin Hester, WR Chicago Bears |
Long wait for free agency? | May 21: Hester has made it known he isn't happy with the terms of his deal, and the Bears began addressing the matter with his agent in February, according to the Chicago Tribune. But if the 2010 season takes place without a salary cap, a provision states he wouldn't be permitted to test free agency until after the 2011 season at the earliest -- in essence buying the Bears two more years of highlights from Hester and more time to work out a long-term deal. More |
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 Cedric Benson, RB Chicago Bears |
Arrives at OTAs | May 21: Benson participated in the OTA on Tuesday at Halas Hall a day after he did not show up for Monday’s initial OTA, reports the Chicago Sun-Times. No word on why he wasn’t there, but the workouts are voluntary and right now the only player known to be volunteering to miss the lot is Brian Urlacher. More |
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 Kyle Orton, RB Chicago Bears |
Practices with first team | May 20: Orton took the majority of the snaps with the first team at quarterback during a two-hour practice in the first of 13 OTA practices, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The team has not laid out how it is going to orchestrate the competition between Orton and Rex Grossman, but one can assume that means Grossman will receive the majority of the snaps with the first team on Tuesday. Coach Lovie Smith has said the two are competing on equal ground. More |
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 Pacman Jones, CB Dallas Cowboys |
Wait continues | May 20: Any attempt by Jones to speak with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell regarding reinstatement will have to wait until at least Wednesday, according to The Dallas Morning News. Greg Aiello, the NFL's senior vice president of public relations, said Goodell plans on getting a progress report on Jones "soon." Jones had been holding out hope he could take the field on Tuesday for the beginning of the Cowboys' OTA's. More |
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 Brian Urlacher, LB Chicago Bears |
Skips start of OTAs | May 20: Urlacher skipped the start of OTAs on Monday because of his contract dispute with the club, according to the Chicago Tribune. Urlacher said he would not attend OTA's and is leaning toward skipping mandatory minicamp, but insisted talk of protesting his contract situation through training camp is premature. Urlacher wants more than the one-year extension the Bears have offered through 2012. More |
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 Larry Johnson, RB Kansas City Chiefs |
Limited by Chiefs | May 19: The Kansas City Star reports the Chiefs will limit Johnson during offseason practices and minicamp after a foot injury limited him to eight games last season. “We’ll bring him along slowly,” coach Herm Edwards said. “We’re not going to beat him up. We’re not going to rush him a whole lot. We want to see where he’s at. " The Chiefs plan to give Kolby Smith and third-round pick Jamaal Charles considerable snaps as they install a new offense. More |
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 Bob Sanders, SS Indianapolis Colts |
Not completely healed | May 19: Sanders told The Indianapolis Star he is not yet 100 percent following offseason shoulder surgery, but is progressing. "I'm doing good, man," Sanders said. "I'm working out, running, doing the lifting thing. Right now it's just building my strength back up." Sanders said he will "definitely" be ready for the regular season. More |
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 Travis Henry, RB Denver Broncos |
Hamstring keeps Henry out | May 19: Henry suffered a pulled hamstring that will cause him to miss the Broncos' first minicamp, reports the Rocky Mountain News. Henry suffered the injury Friday on the last of several 100-yard dashes that were part of the team's strength and conditioning program. Coach Mike Shanahan said he doesn't expect Henry to be available before Monday, which means he'll miss this week's passing camp. More |
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 Dwight Freeney, DE Indianapolis Colts |
Rehab on track | May 19: Freeney is progressing well after surgery and told The Indianapolis Star he will be ready for the regular season. "I'm sure I'll be back for the preseason," said Freeney. "(The Colts) may hold me out for once a week, twice a week, I don't know. But I'll be out there." Freeney had surgery in November after a season-ending left foot injury. More |
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 Roy Williams, S Dallas Cowboys |
Whispers continue | May 19: There are those at Valley Ranch who say Williams has no job-security issues for now, but training camp and the exhibition season could possibly change that in a hurry, depending on his work ethic and attitude, according to the Star-Telegram. Williams certainly has coverage issues, but that weakness in his game is compounded by a lack of commitment to improve. There is no excuse for a failure to work hard, which is the indictment handed down by coaching staff members. More |
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 Warrick Dunn, RB Tampa Bay Bucs |
Second to Dunn | May 18: Dunn does not see himself as a third-down back. At least that is the mentality that he is bringing back to Tampa Bay, according to the Tampa Tribune. But like his previous stint in Tampa where he shared carries with Mike Alstott, Dunn will be looking at a crowded backfield. Cadillac Williams is working to return from injury, and Earnest Graham enjoyed a breakout season in 2007. More |
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 Derek Anderson, QB Cleveland Browns |
Anderson impressive | May 18: Anderson has looked impressive in organized team activities this week while developing real chemistry with newcomer Donte' Stallworth, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. But what about a plan for Brady Quinn? Newly-signed defensive tackle Shaun Rogers also has been impressive, weighing in at 360 pounds and wearing Ted Washington's old No. 92. More |
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 Bubba Franks, TE New York Jets |
Impressive showing | May 17: Franks caught passes all over the field on Thursday, according to the New York Post, looking a lot more like the Pro Bowl performer he was with the Packers opted to release in March rather than re-negotiate to a new, less-expensive contract. Franks was not only featured often, but also looked terrific, making one acrobatic one-handed catch in traffic and catching touchdown passes in 7-on-7 and red zone drills. More |
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 Dewayne Robertson , DT Denver Broncos |
On a mission | May 17: After five seasons with the New York Jets, where Robertson was hailed as the next Warren Sapp before eventually being traded, it's clear the No. 4 overall pick in the 2003 draft has a point to prove to himself and the rest of the NFL. "If a guy thinks he's better than me, then I've got to show him he's not," Robertson told the Rocky Mountain News. More |
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 B.J. Askew, FB Tampa Bay Bucs |
Staying in Tampa | May 17: Askew, a fullback who seldom touched the ball but was considered an integral part of the running game last season, recently signed a four-year extension, reports the Tampa Tribune. The deal brings the total value of Askew's contract to $8.6 million and calls for the six-year veteran out of Michigan to receive $2.2 million in guaranteed payouts, including a $2 million signing bonus. More |
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 Jason Ferguson, DT Miami Dolphins |
Better times ahead? | May 17: Ferguson is Miami's new starting nose tackle and is optimistic about the team turning things around quickly after a 1-15 season in 2007. "Our goal is the same as every other team in the league and that's to win a championship. That's our goal," Ferguson told the Miami Herald. More |
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 Michael Strahan, DE New York Giants |
Price of business | May 16: Strahan is still contemplating his future, but there is something the Giants could do to push things along. They could give him $8 million. That's the amount Strahan hopes to get from the Giants for what would likely be his final season with the team if he decides to return to play in 2008, according to the New York Daily News. More |
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 Adrian Peterson, RB Minnesota Vikings |
Setting the bar | May 16: The Vikings don't report to training camp for another two months, but it's clear Peterson has put plenty of thought into what he can do for an encore in his second NFL season. "I'd be cheating myself if I kind of set it lower. But 2,000 yards, that's my goal," Peterson told the Star Tribune. "I'm just going to work hard to give myself an opportunity to reach that goal." More |
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 Jeremy Shockey, TE New York Giants |
Saints end Shockey rumors | May 16: New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis admitted Thursday he's no longer in pursuit of a deal for Shockey because the Giants set the price too high, reports The Record. The Saints inquired about Shockey's availability shortly after the Super Bowl and reportedly were unwilling to give up a second-round pick and safety Roman Harper before the draft. More |
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 Ricky Williams, RB Miami Dolphins |
Clock is ticking | May 16: Williams wants to play two more seasons, reports the Miami Herald. He apparently plans to play out his current contract which expires after this season, play one more year after that, then hit the road. More |
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 Paul Spicer, DE Jacksonville Jaguars |
No movement | May 16: The Jaguars have been unable to reach an extension with Spicer. He is due to make $2.5 million this year, but has decided to skip the OTAs because he hasn't come to terms. Coach Jack Del Rio indicated that Spicer has rejected the Jaguars' contract proposal, reports the Florida Times-Union. "From our standpoint, we feel like we've made a fair legitimate proposal to these guys and one guy [Rob Meier] is happy and one guy [Spicer] is out there waiting," he said. More |
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 Josh Cribbs, WR Cleveland Browns |
Getting more involved | May 16: Cribbs might soon get his long-held wish of being more involved in the team's offense, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "We're putting in a nice package just to utilize more of my skills as well as everyone else's," said Cribbs, who made the Pro Bowl last season as a kick returner. "Last year, we put in one or two plays a game, but this year, it will be on a more consistent basis. It's going to be more of an elaborate package for a change of pace." More |
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 Kellen Clemens, QB New York Jets |
Inside track? | May 15: No one will say it publicly, but the Jets are clearly pulling for Clemens to emerge as the starter over Chad Pennington, reports the New York Post. The reasoning begins with the fact that this regime drafted him in the second round two years ago and would like to be right in its assessment. Since the end of last season, coach Eric Mangini has said the starting QB position is an "open competition." More |
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 Kellen Winslow, TE Cleveland Browns |
Making a statement? | May 15: The Browns are apparently interpreting Winslow's absence from voluntary OTA's -- and silence -- as a statement about his contract, reports The Plain Dealer. Winslow has been rehabbing his surgically repaired knee in San Diego, but his absence most of the offseason is believed to be related to wanting a new deal. "When he gets here we'll find out for sure exactly what that is," said Romeo Crennel, who didn't seem surprised by the no-show. He's not here and I haven't spoken with him." More |
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