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| John Carlson will likely become the first rookie tight end ever to start for a Mike Holmgren coached team, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. "I don't understand the offense the way that Matt Hasselbeck does," Carlson said. "So this is my job now and it's my responsibility to really learn it. It's challenging, but I'm excited." |
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| Things are looking very grim for Marshawn Lynch as he has been identified as the "principal suspect" in a hit and run accident, according to the Associated Press. Here is the report from Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark. “There were other people in the car, too, (Lynch) wasn’t the only person in the car,” Clark said. “I don’t know whether he was driving that car or not. But I’m confident that before the investigation ends, we’re going to find out, whether he talks to us or whether he doesn’t.” |
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| Troy Smith, QB, Baltimore Ravens | Thursday 6/5, 6:50 PM CT |
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| Troy Smith has to overcome the presence of Kyle Boller and Joe Flacco, but that doesn't mean that he hasn't impressed the Ravens to the point that whispers are starting to grow that he might have a legitimate shot to be behind center in Week 1, according to NFL.com. |
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| David Clowney has made quite an impression in OTAs, according to Newsday. “I think he’s a guy that has excellent deep speed, he’s got a history of special teams production in college (Virginia Tech)," HC Eric Mangini said. "He got into our system last year when we picked him up from Green Bay and he made some strides (last year). And I like the strides he’s made to this point." |
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| Ricky Williams continues to work hard and his work is impressing people within the Dolphins organization, according to the Miami Herald. ''Within his individual drills, I see the guy working hard to get better,'' HC Tony Sparano said. ``I think the guy shows up each day, and he has a purpose when he practices. He wants to get better at something each and every day. |
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| Jerious Norwood hasn't seen enough touches the past few years, and as a result the Falcons are considering splitting him out wide at the receiver position, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. "He's a guy that can cause all kinds of problems for defensive coordinators," said Falcons coach Mike Smith. "Not strictly because of his speed but because of the potential matchup problems he can create. Jerious is a special athlete that can do a number of different things." |
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| DeSean Jackson figures to be a big part of the Eagles return game this season, but he hasn't been able to spend much time working with the offense thus far because of a sore hamstring, according to the Eagles Official Site. "(Jackson's) got a long way to go," OC Marty Mornhinweg said. "A lot of hard work still left. However, he's does have a real high skill and ability set there. He's pretty good." |
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| Jeff Garcia, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Thursday 6/5, 5:47 PM CT |
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| Jeff Garcia spoke Wednesday of possibly retiring, but it turns out he was referencing the 2009 season and not this year, according to the St. Petersberg Tribune. |
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| Clinton Portis missed practice on Thursday with a situation that was deemed as "nothing serious" by HC Jim Zorn, according to the Washington Post. However, Zorn then went on to say that Portis could also end up missing some practice time next week as well. |
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| Peyton Manning has never missed an NFL game, and in order to keep that streak intact, and his arm strong, Manning has cut back his throwing schedule, according to NFL.com. "I try to be smart in preserving my arm, so I had our trainer call the trainers for (Dan) Marino and (John) Elway and Favre to see what you do after 32 because it's kind of uncharted territory," Manning said. |
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| Bruce Gradkowski, released last week by the Buccaneers, was claimed off waivers on Thursday by the Rams, according to NFL.com. |
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| Gerald Sensabaugh was arrested on May 30 for reckless driving stemming from an incident in which he was allegedly doing wheelies on a motorcycle, according to the Florida Times Tribune. |
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| Marvin White is expected to be the Bengals' starting free safety this season, according to the Dayton Daily News. He would replace Madieu Williams, who departed to Minnesota. |
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| Joey Galloway said he is fully recovered from off-season shoulder surgery, according to the Tampa Tribune. He said, "It’s fine, it’s ready to go. I have a lot of confidence in our medical staff here. It was pretty smooth and the rehab was pretty smooth." |
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| Jerry Porter, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Thursday 6/5, 11:44 AM CT |
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| Jerry Porter and Reggie Williams are the likely starting receivers for Jacksonville this season, according to Jaguars.com. If that holds true, then Dennis Northcutt would likely move into the slot role as the number three receiver, with promising second-year pro Mike Walker following him on the depth chart at four. Troy Williamson, Matt Jones, and John Broussard will fight for the remaining spots, which may only be one.
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| D.J. Hackett, WR, Carolina Panthers | Thursday 6/5, 11:34 AM CT |
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| D.J. Hackett is now sporting a knee brace in practice, according to the Rock Hill Herald. He has been slowed by knee swelling, but was able to return to practice Wednesday, and said, "It feels good. I just had some swelling in my knee, so I just took it easy. It swells up, but it's nothing that's hurt, nothing injured." |
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| Ken Hamlin, S, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/5, 11:27 AM CT |
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| The Cowboys "want to and expect to" sign Ken Hamlin to a contract extension before training camp, according to the Star-Telegram. |
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| Jay Feely, K, New York Jets | Thursday 6/5, 11:22 AM CT |
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| Bill Parcells stated that Jay Feely will have to compete for the kicking job in Miami this season, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Thursday 6/5, 11:07 AM CT |
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| Bill Parcells commented that he wants Jason Taylor to be a member of the Dolphins this season, according to the AP. Parcells said, "Of course I want Taylor. Why wouldn’t you want one of the very best players?" |
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| Chris Baker, TE, New York Jets | Thursday 6/5, 10:39 AM CT |
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| Chris Baker attended the Jets' mandatory mini-camp on Thursday, as expected, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Calvin Pace, LB, New York Jets | Thursday 6/5, 10:35 AM CT |
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| Coach Eric Mangini likes Calvin Pace's versatility and thinks he can be an every-down player for the Jets' defense this season, according to the Star-Ledger. Mangini said, "He's very fast, has very good athletic ability and change-of-direction for someone his size. A lot of times, the taller they get, the bigger they get, the stiffer they get." |
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| David Tyree, WR, New York Giants | Thursday 6/5, 10:28 AM CT |
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| David Tyree could begin the season on the PUP list, according to the NY Daily News. He is slowly rehabbing his injured right knee. If placed on the PUP list, he wouldn't be able to play until Week 7. |
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| Wide receiver Kevin Curtis implied that Donovan McNabb may be nursing shoulder soreness, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. |
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| Roydell Williams still hasn't begun practicing in the Titans' OTA, according to the Nashville City Paper. He is slowly recovering from a broken ankle. |
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| Brian Urlacher did not attend the Bears' voluntary OTA on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. |
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| Dusty Dvoracek did some light work on the line during special teams drills on Wednesday, but continued to nurse his sore left hand, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Charles Tillman rejoined his team-mates at mini-camp on Wednesday, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Rashied Davis has been the Bears' best receiver so far through the off-season, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Jarvis Moss, DE, Denver Broncos | Thursday 6/5, 8:22 AM CT |
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| Second-year pro Jarvis Moss is currently working with the second-team defense, according to the Denver Post. |
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| The Raiders plan to move forward without LaMont Jordan and he has received permission to seek a trade with another team, according to the Contra Costa Times. His agent (Alvin Keels) stated, "We have not had any success at this point in doing so because there are many moving pieces to such a trade. However, with new developments going on around the league, maybe something can be done in the coming days."
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| Greg Ellis, LB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/5, 7:44 AM CT |
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| Greg Ellis returned to the field on Wednesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He did not attend most of the team's OTA sessions. Ellis and coach Wade Phillips met Monday to talk about Ellis' displeasure with the amount of work he has received in practice. Phillips said, "As much as a number of reps he's getting or not getting, I don't think that's as important as being with your teammates and working with them on a voluntary basis."
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| Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys | Thursday 6/5, 7:40 AM CT |
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| Tony Romo had his left hand cut after colliding with a defender and getting stepped on, and gave the team a brief scare, according to the Dallas Morning News. Romo was examined by head athletic trainer Jim Maurer before taking some snaps from Andre Gurode. |
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| Ronnie Brown was held out of team drills during practice on Wednesday, but he reportedly remains on pace to return in September, according to the Sun Sentinel. He is recovering from a torn ACL. |
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| X-rays revealed that Dolphins' cornerback Michael Lehan has suffered a dislocated right ankle during practice on Wednesday, according to the Sun Sentinel. |
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| Coach Tony Dungy has commented that the Colts are not out of the picture to add Rosevelt Colvin, but added that time is winding down, according to the Indianapolis Star. |
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