Archive for June 2013

49ers Marcus Lattimore expects to practice by mid-season

By | Published Saturday, June 29, 2013

Marcus Lattimore’s 2012 season with South Carolina was cut short due to a significant knee injury. This caused teams to shy away from him in the recent NFL Draft, but the San Francisco 49ers elected to take a chance on the former top prospect in the fourth round. While there is still much to be determined in the recovery process, Lattimore told the NFL Network – quotes courtesy of Pro Football Talk – that he expects to be well enough to start practicing with the 49ers by the middle of the 2013 season.
“I did a lot this offseason,” Lattimore said. “I’ve been running sprints, got a chance to get in there with the guys a little bit — that felt good. I probably won’t do training camp. And I’m on course with the trainer and the doctor to get a chance to practice mid-season and see what happens.”
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Aaron Hernandez released by Patriots; charged with murder

By | Published Thursday, June 27, 2013

It’s been a tough few weeks for Aaron Hernandez, but it all culminated into one extremely eventful day on Wednesday. First, Hernandez was led out of his home in handcuffs, as he was placed under arrest. Shortly after, he lost his job with the New England Patriots, as they announced his release. It would later come out that the tight end was charged with murder in the first degree in the shooting death of Odin Lloyd.

At this point, Hernandez faces the following charges in addition to murder; one count of carrying a firearm without a license, two counts of possession of a large capacity firearm, and two counts of possession of a firearm without a valid ID card, according to NFL.com.
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Jaguars’ Maurice Jones-Drew says foot ‘feels great’

By | Published Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew missed a large part of last year after undergoing season-ending Lisfranc surgery. While the procedure can hold players out for significant periods of time, Jones-Drew is confident that he’ll be healed by the time training camp rolls around. In fact, the former All-Pro rusher told The Florida Times-Union that his foot “feels great.”
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Minnesota Vikings sign Desmond Bishop

By | Published Tuesday, June 25, 2013

The Minnesota Vikings have reached an agreement with former Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop, according to Pro Football Talk. Bishop’s deal with the Vikings is for one-year.
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Giants rumors: New York considering run at Vonta Leach

By | Published Monday, June 24, 2013

The New York Giants lost starting fullback Henry Hynoski to a knee injury, and it’s not clear if he’ll be ready for the start of the regular season. As a result, the team is mulling pursuit of free agent fullback Vonta Leach, according to The New York Daily News.

Leach was released by the Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago. Initially he appeared set to sign with the Miami Dolphins, but other teams – including the Giants and Ravens – remain players in the Leach sweepstakes, according to reports.
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Redskins' Robert Griffin III cutting, changing directions

By | Published Saturday, June 22, 2013

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III continues to impress in his recovery process. Not oo long ago he began light running, and he's now reached the point where he's cutting and changing directions, according to Mike Jones of The Washington Post.

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Arrest warrant issued for Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez

By | Published Friday, June 21, 2013

An arrest warrant has been issued for New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on a charge of obstruction of justice. The tight end will be charged in connection of the shooting death of a 27-year-old man, Odin Lloyd, according to WBZ NewsRadio 1030.

At this point, it’s not clear when and where Hernandez will be arrested. It’s believed that State Police will be responsible for it, and there is still the chance that Hernandez’s charges could be upgraded.
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Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez battling legal issues

By | Published Thursday, June 20, 2013

It’s seemingly been one thing after another this offseason for the New England Patriots, from Rob Gronkowski’s forearm and back surgeries to the signing of Tim Tebow. The team finds itself in the news once again, and this time it involves legal troubles.

A day after law enforcement was at Aaron Hernandez’s home in connection to a homicide investigation, NFL.com reported that a civil lawsuit has been filed against the tight end that alleges he shot a man in the face with a gun that was not properly licensed.
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Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski undergoes successful back surgery

By | Published Wednesday, June 19, 2013

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent successful back surgery yesterday afternoon, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins in California. Watkins was the surgeon who performed Gronk’s pervious back operation.
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Cowboys plan on resting Miles Austin

By | Published Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin has been hampered by hamstring problems over each of the last two seasons. As a result, the Cowboys are trying to protect Austin from additional injury early in the offseason, as they will be removing him from the playing field every now and then to keep him from overworking his hamstrings, according to Carlos Mendez of The Star-Telegram.

The Cowboys held Austin out one day of mandatory mini-camp last week, and he also missed some of the team’s voluntary practices earlier this offseason. By doing so, Dallas is hoping that Austin can spend more time on the field during the regular season.
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Texans’ Arian Foster calls calf strain ‘small’

By | Published Monday, June 17, 2013

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster was carted off the field earlier this offseason due to a strained calf. While the injury didn’t appear to be severe, it’s always noticed when a star player is carted off the field. While coach Gary Kubiak seemed to indicate that the injury might not be as minor as previously thought, Foster came out recently and called the ailment “small.”
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Broncos rumors: Willis McGahee cut due to health concerns

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When veteran running back Willis McGahee reported to Denver Broncos minicamp last week he said he was fully healthy. McGahee had been recovering from a torn medial collateral ligament (MCL) and compression fracture in his leg, and Paul Klee of The Gazette has it on good authority that he’s still not fully recovered, despite what he said earlier in camp. This is what Klee believes ultimately led to the Broncos parting ways with McGahee.
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Jets’ Santonio Holmes questionable for Week 1

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New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes missed most of last season due to a Lisfranc fracture, and the injury could continue to impact his 2013 campaign. Holmes told reporters recently – including ESPN New York – that his target date for return is the first day of training camp, but he added that this is likely a little overly ambitious. For this reason, and because it’s not yet clear where Holmes is in the recovery process, the veteran wide out is questionable for the start of the regular season.
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Saints LB Victor Butler requires ACL surgery

By | Published Friday, June 14, 2013

New Orleans Saints linebacker Victor Butler injured his knee during OTA practice last Tuesday when he collided with Mark Ingram. A second opinion confirmed what the Saints were fearing, Butler requires surgery to repair his torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), according to Larry Holder of NOLA.com.
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Redskins sign Donte’ Stallworth, Devery Henderson

By | Published Thursday, June 13, 2013

There are only a few veteran wide receivers remaining on the free agent market, and the Washington Redskins grabbed two of them yesterday, signing Donte’ Stallworth and Devery Henderson, the team has announced.
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Seahawks rumors: Tarvaris Jackson to visit Seattle

By | Published Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Veteran quarterback Tarvaris Jackson – who was placed on waivers by the Buffalo Bills on Monday – is heading to Seattle in the next few days to visit with the Seahawks, according to John Clayton of ESPN.

Entering the league as a second-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings, Jackson joined the Seahawks prior to the 2011 season. He became the team’s starting quarterback, but the next season brought the Matt Flynn trade and selection of current starter and franchise signal caller Russell Wilson.
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Packers rumors: Green Bay to release Desmond Bishop

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After failing to trade Desmond Bishop, the Green Bay Packers are preparing to cut ties with the linebacker, according to ESPN Milwaukee.

According to an NFL source, barring an unlikely contract restructure or trade, the Packers will be parting ways with Bishop, who missed all of last season with a ruptured hamstring tendon suffered in the Aug. 9 preseason opener at San Diego.
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Giants rumors: Victor Cruz talks moving ‘incredibly slow’

By | Published Tuesday, June 11, 2013

At one point, the New York Giants and wide receiver Victor Cruz were believed to be nearing an agreement on a long-term contract extension. That no longer appears to be the case, as Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports negotiations between the Giants and Cruz’s representation are moving “incredibly slow.”
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Colts rumors: Ahmad Bradshaw in 'serious talks' with Indianapolis

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Ahmad Bradshaw, who was released by the New York Giants in February, is currently in serious talks with the Indianapolis Colts, according to Marc Sessler of NFL.com. 

After a decorated collegiate career at Marshall University, Bradshaw was taken in the seventh round, 250th overall, in the 2007 NFL draft. He worked hard and was able to gain a regular starting role by his fourth season while splitting carries with Brandon Jacobs.
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New England Patriots sign Tim Tebow

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The New England Patriots have signed free agent quarterback Tim Tebow. He’s off the market, joining a team that has one of the most sound quarterback situations in the league with Tom Brady at the helm. This was one of the reasons New England felt comfortable adding the versatile Tebow, according to Albert Breer of NFL.com, as there certainly won’t be a quarterback controversy.

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Vonta Leach: Another Ravens Roster Casualty

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Vonta Leach, formerly a key part of the Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl run, is due to be either traded or released by Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. 

After going undrafted in 2004, Leach was signed by the Green Bay Packers and went on to play three seasons with the Pack. He was talented but unspectacular, and was released in 2006. The New Orleans Saints picked him up, but almost immediately cut him as well.
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Bears trade Gabe Carimi to Buccaneers

By | Published Monday, June 10, 2013

After a disappointing run with the Chicago Bears, offensive lineman Gabe Carimi has been traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a sixth-round pick in next year’s NFL Draft, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Bears rumors: JaMarcus Russell workout ‘positive’

By | Published Sunday, June 9, 2013

It was reported last week that free agent quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell was set to work out for the Chicago Bears on Friday. The workout has been conducted, and a source told Michael C. Wright of ESPN Chicago that Russell drew positive reviews from those watching him.
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Buccaneers 'totally confident' Darrelle Revis will be ready for opener

By | Published Saturday, June 8, 2013

There is some question as to whether or not Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis will be ready to go when Week 1 of the regular season rolls around. However, Bucs general manager Mark Dominik doesn’t seem worried, as he told NFL.com that he’s “totally confident” Revis will be ready for the start of the season.
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Isaiah Pead Suspended

By | Published Friday, June 7, 2013

Isiaih Pead will not play in the season opener for the St. Louis Rams having been suspended for violating the NFL substance abuse policy.  However, Jeff Fisher will stand by the player and keep him involved in training throughout pre-season and training camp:
"Obviously, he has to suffer the consequences and miss the game, but I'm pleased with how he's bounced back and his professional approach to being a member of this team this year.

He's not going to be penalized as far as reps and carries during the preseason. We're getting ready for a long haul and we'll be without him for one week, which we understand, but it doesn't complicate things."

 Pead was a second-round draft pick who did not play much in his rookie year, yet the Rams structure believe in the upside of the player.  Following the departure of Steven Jackson to the Atlanta Falcons, Pead is competing with Daryl Richardson, Zac Stacy and Terrance Ganaway for carries.


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Super Bowl or Bust for Falcons

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The NFL can be considered the most level of professional playing fields with the salary cap, worst team getting the best College player and yet for one team there is only one target to make sure that the season is a success.

According to stud wide receiver, Roddy White who spoke on the NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons have to reach the show or else:

"I mean, over the last five years we've been doing it with coach (Mike) Smith. We've made the playoffs, we've had home-field advantage throughout the playoffs twice, we've made it to the NFC Championship, we've done everything.
There's nothing left but to make it to the Super Bowl. We gotta make it or else changes have to be made. Because this team has maxed out. There's no more, get to the NFC Championship and lose, get to the NFC Championship and lose and again and again. We can't do that, we got to make it to the big game and find a way to win."
Roddy White will be 32 at the end of the season, the Falcons convinced future hall-of-famer Tony Gonzalez to play another year at 37 and they acquired Steven Jackson at running back, a missing piece of their offensive puzzle.  White was asked, is the window closing for the Falcons:
"The window won't close as long as Matt Ryan's our quarterback we've got the chance to win a lot of games. And anytime you gotta chance to win a lot of games, you set yourself up to make playoff runs to get home playoff games. And once you get in that dome and the atmosphere gets going, you always got the chance to win games."

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Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger undergoes minor knee surgery

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The Pittsburgh Steelers recently announced that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger underwent minor surgery on his right knee. The procedure was a scope performed to clean up meniscus damage, according to Albert Breer of NFL.com.

The Steelers encouraged Roethlisberger to undergo the operation now so that he will be able to recover in time for the start of training camp. Big Ben underwent a similar procedure on his left knee seven years ago, and it sidelined him for four games.
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Browns’ Trent Richardson expects to be ready for camp

By | Published Thursday, June 6, 2013

It was recently reported that the Cleveland Browns were playing it safe with running back Trent Richardson’s leg injury, as they didn’t want it to develop into something more serious such as a stress fracture. As a result, Richardson would reportedly be out until August. However, the running back told The Plain Dealer -- via NFL.com -- that he expects to be back in time for training camp.
"No, no. I have not been told that. It's going to be better for me, better for the team, better for everybody (to) make sure that I'm back late July or early August, whenever we do start our real camp."
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Seahawks’ Chris Clemons could be ready for opener

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Seattle Seahawks defensive lineman Chris Clemons suffered a torn ACL during the team’s playoff game against the Washington Redskins, the same game that saw Robert Griffin III go down with his serious knee injuries. While there’s no guarantee, the Seahawks are holding out hope that Clemons will be able to return in time to start the regular season. Coach Pete Carroll noted -- via Pro Football Talk --  that the pass rusher has “got a chance” to suit up for Week 1.
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Jets’ Santonio Holmes could start year on PUP list

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New York Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes has been recovering from a Lisfranc injury – a fracture in his foot – after undergoing surgery to repair the fracture in October. Now, coach Rex Ryan told Seth Walder of The New York Daily News that there’s a chance Holmes starts the season on the team’s physically unable to perform (PUP) list.
“Of course Santonio, we’ll see...he’s doing a decent job but we’ll see how he is for training camp,” said Ryan. “There’s a possibility maybe he starts out on PUP, I’m not sure. Seems to be doing well.”
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Bears’ Brandon Marshall cleared for on-field activity

By | Published Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall underwent arthroscopic hip surgery earlier this offseason, and he’s since been working his way back to be cleared to participate in on-field activity. He received the green light from the team yesterday and announced the news via his Twitter account.
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Buccaneers' Darrelle Revis still not cleared to practice

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While he’s received clearance to run and cut on his surgically-repaired ACL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Darrelle Revis has yet to be cleared to practice with his new team. Still, Revis told Rick Stroud of The Tampa Bay Times that he’s confident he will soon get back on the practice field to test his new ACL.
“I’m confident,'' Revis said following the Bucs' OTA workout Tuesday. "I’m cutting. (Bucs trainer Todd Toriscelli) might tell me to slow down a little bit but I’m going full tilt and I’m cutting because I’m feeling good. Cutting and running and doing what I have to do.''
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Browns’ Trent Richardson out until August

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Two weeks ago it was reported that Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson could be sidelined until training camp by a lower leg strain. The team generally downplayed the news, as they didn’t expect it to impact his regular season. However, there is now talk that Richardson will be out until August as a result of the leg injury, as the Browns are worried it may develop into a stress fracture, according to Will Burge of ESPN Cleveland.
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Cowboys’ Tony Romo unlikely for mini-camp

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo continues to recover from surgery to remove a cyst from his back. Romo hasn’t yet practiced in the OTA sessions, and owner Jerry Jones told Carlos Mendez of The Star-Telegram that he is “probably unlikely” to participate in the team’s upcoming mandatory practices.
“I don’t know. We’re probably going to be real conservative there, and it’s probably unlikely,” he said. “I know I said probably unlikely, but it’s still probably unlikely that he’ll be in minicamp.”
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Bears rumors: Chicago to work out JaMarcus Russell

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The Chicago Bears will meet with JaMarcus Russell on Friday, when the former No. 1 overall pick will work out for the team, according to Michael C. Wright of ESPN Chicago.

Russell has shed 50 pounds over the last few months, and he’s reportedly drawing interest from several teams. The Bears are going to have him and a few other available veteran quarterbacks in to see what they can offer.
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Giants' Jason Pierre-Paul undergoes back surgery

By | Published Tuesday, June 4, 2013

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul underwent surgery this morning to repair a herniated disc in his lower back. The procedure is anticipated to require rehab lasting approximately 12 weeks, according to Michael Eisen of Giants.com.
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Packers rumors: Plan to let B.J. Raji play out contract

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The Green Bay Packers locked up two high-profile players this offseason in linebacker Clay Matthews and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. However, the team is content letting defensive tackle B.J. Raji play out the final year of his contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

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Giants rumors: Victor Cruz talks ‘moving slowly’

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New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz is electing to hold out in hopes of signing a new contract with the team. While contract negotiations are ongoing, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that they are “moving slowly.”
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Raiders’ D.J. Hayden on track for training camp return

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Yesterday, Oakland Raiders coach Dennis Allen updated reporters on the status of several injured players, including cornerback D.J. Hayden. Allen said that Hayden – who recently underwent surgery to remove scar tissue from his abdominal region – is expected to rejoin the team and be ready to go by the time training camp rolls around, according to Steve Corkran of The Contra Costa Times.
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Steelers’ Mike Adams expected to make full recovery

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said that offensive lineman Mike Adams – who was stabbed during a recent robbery attempt – is expected to make a full recovery and will be released from the hospital in the next 24 hours, according to Dan Gigler of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
"I visited with him a couple days this weekend. He's got great team support [and] family support. We expect a full recovery. He realizes of course how fortunate he is. We're just glad he is going to be ok, and we're just taking it day by day," Tomlin said.
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Texans’ Johnathan Joseph fully healthy

By | Published Monday, June 3, 2013

While he was able to earn a trip to his second consecutive Pro Bowl last season, Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph wasn’t healthy for much of the year. He recently told James Palmer of CSN Houston that his groin issue and sports hernia are things of the past, as he’s finally healthy again.
"With the groin issues and everything behind me and the sports hernia on both sides, I had both those fixed," Joseph said Thursday. "Now I have more pop, more explosion with my legs. I can run all day again."
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Falcons rumors: ‘Nothing at this point’ with Richard Seymour

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Last week it was reported that there was mutual interest between free agent defensive lineman Richard Seymour and the Atlanta Falcons. However, there is “nothing at this point” between Atlanta and the veteran, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
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Broncos’ Knowshon Moreno still dealing with knee issues

By | Published Sunday, June 2, 2013

Since being selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno has been hampered by knee injuries. It’s more of the same entering the 2013 campaign, as Moreno had a stem-cell procedure done on his troublesome knee this year which has limited him in the Broncos’ offseason work, according to Jeff Legwold of The Denver Post.
"He's coming along," coach John Fox said. "We're going to be very cautious. When the doctors give him the full-go go-ahead, he'll be doing everything."
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Steelers’ Mike Adams out 6-8 weeks after stabbing

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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Mike Adams will be sidelined for the next six to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair wounds he suffered while being stabbed during an attempted robbery, according to Aditi Kinkhabwala of NFL.com.

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Patriots rumors: Sedrick Ellis visits New England

By | Published Saturday, June 1, 2013

Former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis visited with the New England Patriots yesterday, according to Tom E. Curran of CSN New England.
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NFL rumors: Tim Tebow hopes to continue playing career

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It was reported yesterday by ESPN that members of Tim Tebow’s camp are “privately admitting that his NFL run is probably over.” However, a source who speaks to Tebow regularly told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com that this report wasn’t true, adding that Tebow hopes to continue his playing career in the NFL.

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