| Chris Simms, QB, Tennessee Titans | Monday 6/9, 9:18 PM CT |
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| Chris Simms told the Tampa Tribune that he can "never" forgive coach Jon Gruden for the way Gruden treated him last year while he was attempting to come back from his spleen injury. "And that's hard for me to say," Simms said. "It kills me to say that because the Bucs have been great to me. The fans there are great. I love being in Tampa; my family loves being in Tampa. It's an awesome sports town, a town that loves football. But the relationship between me and coach Gruden, it's broken. It just is, and I don’t see any way it's going to get better again." |
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| Lofa Tatupu, LB, Seattle Seahawks | Monday 6/9, 5:40 PM CT |
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| Lofa Tatupu was officially charged with a DUI Monday, according to the Seattle News Tribune. He was arrested on May 10. |
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| Donovan McNabb practiced on a "very limited" basis Monday due to concerns about his shoulder, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears | Monday 6/9, 5:18 PM CT |
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| Matt Forte had already received a boost in value with all the hoopla surrounding Cedric Benson. But now that Benson has been given his release, Forte is officially "the man" in Chicago. |
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| The Bears have placed Cedric Benson on waivers, according to ESPN.com's John Clayton. Benson had a second DUI arrest over the weekend, which was apparently the last straw for the Bears. |
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| The Cardinals have inked fourth-round pick Kenny Iwebema (Iowa), according to AZCentral.com. Length of the deal and financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| Terrell Owens will be tested for steroids and PED's more often going forward, according to Chris Mortensen of ESPN. |
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| Cedric Benson did not report to Monday's OTA, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Bears' GM Jerry Angelo stated that the team will comment on the matter later, likely today. |
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| New head coach John Harbaugh has been impressed with third-year safety Dawan Landry, according to the Baltimore Sun. Harbaugh said, "He has been tremendous this spring. He’s playing fast and he’s all over the field. He’s taking charge of that secondary back there."
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| Clinton Portis remains excused from the Redskins' OTA sessions, according to the Washington Post. Coach Jim Zorn said he is very comfortable with Portis being away right now and that it's the right thing for him to do. |
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| Lee Evans, WR, Buffalo Bills | Monday 6/9, 1:45 PM CT |
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| Lee Evans commented on his contract and a potential extension, according to ESPN.com. Evans noted that there was nothing new in contract talks with Buffalo, but he hopes he can get a deal done soon. He also said that his goal is to finish his career with one team. |
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| Marshawn Lynch missed his second straight practice on Monday because he revealed that he underwent eye surgery, according to ESPN.com. |
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| Dan Klecko, FB, Philadelphia Eagles | Monday 6/9, 1:29 PM CT |
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| Dan Klecko has been moved back to defensive tackle, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Klecko has been tried out at fullback, but the team signed Luke Lawton to vie for the job, and Klecko was sent back to his natural position on defense. |
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| Osi Umenyiora commented on the retirement of Michael Strahan, according to the Newark Ledger. Umenyiora said, "You just never expect him not to be here until he's not here. I think he himself was a little conflicted on the issue. He might not miss the football, but he's going to miss us. It's pretty much a sad day for me and the New York Giants."
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| Matt Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars | Monday 6/9, 12:18 PM CT |
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| Matt Jones has not been working among the top five receivers with Jacksonville during team OTA practices, according to Jaguars.com. |
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| Marques Colston was a no-show at the Saints' OTA session on Monday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Colston has been looking for a new contract, but is not bickering with the team, as he has been a regular participant in the Saints' off-season conditioning program, which started in mid-March, and was at the mandatory mini-camp, and at the rest of the OTA practices. Coach Sean Payton noted that Colston has done well so far in practice, and will call him up to see what the deal was regarding his absence. |
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| Michael Strahan has decided to retire, according to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports. Strahan said, "It was important that my teammates knew which way I was going before they got on the field to start the work to defend our title. It's time. I'm done. It's a tough decision but I wanted to be fair to the Giants and fair to my teammates."
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| Rian Wallace, LB, Washington Redskins | Monday 6/9, 11:14 AM CT |
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| Linebacker Rian Wallace has been waived at the beginning of June, but the Redskins have decided to re-sign him, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Wide receiver Marcus Robinson has announced his retirement, according to the AP. |
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| Quinn Gray, QB, Kansas City Chiefs | Monday 6/9, 10:25 AM CT |
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| The Texans have released quarterback Quinn Gray, according to the Houston Chronicle. Gray looked good at times while operating the Jaguars' offense, but looked lost in Houston, and didn't adjust well to their offense. |
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| Larry Johnson sat out of Sunday's practice, but fully participated in the first two days of mini-camp, according to Chiefs.com. |
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| Jason Peters has been absent since the start of voluntary OTA sessions, which is believed to be due to a contract dispute, according to the Buffalo News. Coach Dick Jauron expects him to attend this week's mandatory mini-camp, however. |
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| Josh Reed, WR, Buffalo Bills | Monday 6/9, 9:36 AM CT |
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| Josh Reed sat out Friday's practice due to a sore knee, but the ailment is not considered to be serious, according to the Buffalo News. |
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| The Bills have been pleased with rookie Steve Johnson, according to the Buffalo News. He has made several nice catches during the Bills' OTA sessions, and team receivers' coach Tyke Tolbert commented that Johnson seems to make a play every day. |
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| Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears | Monday 6/9, 9:23 AM CT |
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| Bears' offensive coordinator Ron Turner stated that rookie Matt Forte (Tulane) will definitely be an every-down back, according to the Chicago Tribune. Turner said, "I love Matt Forte. He will definitely be an every-down back. He's got the size, he's got the hands. He's smooth as an athlete, very smooth. After nine practices, I'm not afraid to call anything in the offense with him."
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| Jeremy Shockey will not be asked to participate much if he reports to manadatory mini-camps, according to the NY Post. He is recovering from leg and ankle surgery. |
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| First-round pick Branden Albert sustained a left ankle injury during Sunday's OTA practice, according to the Kansas City Star. He limped to a tent, where he had his foot and ankle bandaged. He later walked without help but was carted to the players’ parking lot. Coach Herm Edwards said Albert would be fine.
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| There is belief that Cedric Benson's visit to meet with team officials at Halas Hall this week could be his last, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Joe Jurevicius will not participate in mandatory team mini-camps, as he continues to recover from off-season knee surgery in January, according to the Morning Journal. |
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| Drew Bennett is working as the number two receiver opposite Torry Holt, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He moves into the role following the departure of Isaac Bruce to San Francisco. Bennett said, "It’s very difficult to replace a guy like Isaac Bruce. Hopefully I can just play my own game and do my own things. We got along great, and I learned a lot from him." |
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| The 49ers envision Justin Smith as their only defender that can reach double digits in sacks this season, according to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. |
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| Rookie Justin Forsett (California) is considered to be a longshot to make the Seahawks roster this season, according to the News Tribune. |
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| Cedric Benson is scheduled to meet with team officials some time this week, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. They want to discuss his recent arrest for drunk driving, and are believed to be irritated. |
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