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| The Chargers have inked fifth-round rookie running back Marcus Thomas (UTEP), according to Chargers.com. The deal is for four years, but financial details were not disclosed. |
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| We reported the initial news of a contract extension for Tampa Bay running back Earnest Graham two days ago, but the details of the contract were kept out of those initial updates. We are happy to report that we now know what the Bucs are giving Graham to return, and it is a bit surprising, according to ProFootballTalk.com. |
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| The Bills have inked seventh-round rookie offensive tackle Demetrius Bell (Northwestern State), according to the AP. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Joe Jurevicius underwent another surgery on his knee, according to the AP. It was his second knee surgery since January, and may prevent him from participating in training camp on time. Jurevicius experienced swelling and discomfort in his knee related to his first procedure, and the team said in a statement released Tuesday that he had a further "clean out" on Monday to help him recover.
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| The Patriots have decided to release Willie Andrews, according to the AP. The move comes one day after he was arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend’s head.
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| Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Tuesday 7/1, 5:50 PM CT |
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| A judge has declared a mistrial in Chris Henry's assault case, according to the AP. An eight-person jury in Cincinnati stated to the judge Tuesday that they were unable to agree on a verdict. Hamilton County Municipal Judge Richard Bernat then dismissed the jury and set a hearing for July 8.
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| Bo Ruud, LB, New England Patriots | Tuesday 7/1, 3:47 PM CT |
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| Rookie LB Bo Ruud, the Pats 6th round draft choice, has agreed to a contract with New England, according to Scout.com. "New England definitely made me feel like I was one of their guys and it ended up being true that they were interested and wanted me there," Ruud said. |
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| Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati Bengals | Tuesday 7/1, 1:40 PM CT |
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| Free agent receiver Chris Henry is awaiting the resolution of his court case, it could come today, where he allegedly committed an assault on Greg Meyer, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. The jury is currently in deliberations on the case. |
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| Earl Bennett signed a contract on Tuesday to join the Bears, according to the Bear's Official Website. “From Day 1 to now, he’s improved tremendously,” said wide receivers coach Darryl Drake. “He’s just an outstanding young man. He has a great deal of ability. He’s very deceptive with his speed. We just need to continue to work him and bring him along." |
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| Updating an earlier report, third round selection DT Marcus Harrison agreed to a contract with the Bears, according to the Bears Official Website. “He’s got some talent and some ability and some strength,” said defensive line coach Brick Haley. “There are a lot of things that we like about him.” |
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| Rodney Harrison has been voted the NFL's dirtiest player in a poll of NFL head coaches, according to ESPN. "I think if you understand me and you've seen me play, if you watch the film, you'll see that I play hard, that I'm very fair with people," Harrison said. "I think I've been getting a bad rap..." |
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| Joe Horn would love to join any team that has a chance to win the Super Bowl this year including the Dallas Cowboys, but as of yet he has not heard from the the 'Boys, according to the Dallas Morning News. "My agent hasn't heard from Dallas, and I don't know if [Falcons general manager Thomas] Dimitroff has heard from Dallas," Horn said. But I would be in awe to play with an organization like that because I know that they're at that next step of winning a Super Bowl." |
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| DeAngelo Williams has improved his blocking out of the backfield and is now someone the team can trust on passing downs, according to the Sporting News. |
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| Ray Lewis, LB, Baltimore Ravens | Tuesday 7/1, 12:03 PM CT |
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| At 33-years-old, Ray Lewis is not quite the same as he once was, the Ravens are nearing a deal to lock him up for two more years and let him finish his career as a Raven, reports the Sporting News. |
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| Roydell Williams had a good year in 2007, catching 55 balls, but he has lost his starting job due to his slow recovery from a broken ankle, reports the Sporting News. |
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| Running back Shaun Alexander claims seven teams have contacted him, reports the Orlando Sentinel. "I'm asking God to close doors that need to be closed and open up whatever needs to be open so I can go there, win a Super Bowl, impact the team, impact the community," he told the paper. |
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| Chicago Bears third-round pick Marcus Harrison, out of Arkansas is close to signing a four-year deal, reports the Chicago Tribune. The paper says Harrison had first-round potential, but slipped because of injury and character issues. |
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| Nick Hayden, DT, Carolina Panthers | Tuesday 7/1, 10:51 AM CT |
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| Carolina Panthers sixth-round draft pick Nick Hayden is close to signing on the dotted line, reports the Charlotte Observer. |
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| Brian Calhoun could be the Detroit Lions third-down back this season, according to MLive.com. The team doesn't consider him an every down back, but believe he can still be effective out of the backfield. |
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| Kenechi Udeze will undergo a bone marrow transplant to treat his leukemia this week, according to ESPN.com. His brother was a perfect match, which greatly increase his chances of pulling through this illness. |
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| Bryan Smith, LB, Philadelphia Eagles | Tuesday 7/1, 9:08 AM CT |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles have signed Bryan Smith, the team's third-round selection to a four-year deal. |
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| Nick Barnett has completed his deferred prosecution agreement stemming from an arrest in a nightclub incident, reports the Green Bay Press Gazette. The completion means he will not have a criminal offense on his record. |
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