Archive for July 2013

Texans’ Ed Reed uncertain of Week 1 status

By | Published Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson told reporters that veteran safety Ed Reed will be ready to play when Week 1 of the regular season rolls around. In quotes released by the Texans (via Pro Football Talk), Reed didn’t sound quite as sure as the Pro Bowl wide out.

Reed explained his situation, detailing his discomfort and what the next steps are for him as he attempts to prepare for the start of the regular season.
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Bills’ Mario Williams should be ‘fine’ with rest

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Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams left the team yesterday to have his ailing foot further examined. While there was concern that Williams might have to miss an extended stretch as a result of the injury, results showed that he “should be fine” after resting his foot, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
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Redskins’ DeAngelo Hall in walking boot with ankle injury

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The Washington Redskins were without cornerback DeAngelo Hall yesterday, as the veteran was sporting a walking boot on his injured right ankle. X-rays were inconclusive, but the Redskins will likely be without Hall for at least a few days as a result of the injury, according to Tarik El-Bashir of CSN Washington.
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Texans’ Arian Foster ‘very close’ to practicing

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The Houston Texans and Arian Foster are waiting until the running back’s calf injury is 100-percent healed before he joins his team in training camp. He’s apparently approaching that mark, as general manager Rick Smith told Josina Anderson of ESPN that Foster is “very close” to practicing.
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Broncos reach out to retired offensive lineman Ryan Lilja

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When Denver Broncos center Dan Koppen was carted off the field with a torn ACL at Sunday's practice, it put the team in desperation mode to find a replacement center. In fact they are so desperate that they have reached out to offensive lineman Ryan Lilja who just announced his retirement at the end of the 2012 season about the possibility of coming out of retirement.

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported that Lilja is thinking it over, and that he'll make his decision in a few days.

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Colts' Ahmad Bradshaw expects to return in a few weeks

By | Published Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Indianapolis Colts newly acquired running back Ahmad Bradshaw started training camp on the PUP list while he continues to recover from surgery he underwent on his right foot in January.

Bradshaw told Kevin Bowen of the Colts official team website that he's a few weeks away from returning to practice. He also told Bowen that given his six years of NFL experience, he "doesn't necessarily need preseason game reps."

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Jaguars' Denard Robinson in Wildcat

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Denard Robinson will play all over the field during his rookie season, and in the three snaps he saw in the Wildcat formation, the speedy former quarterback from the University of Michigan displayed the kind of diversity he brings to the table.

Robinson ran once, handed off to Maurice Jones-Drew and threw a completion, according to the Florida Times-Union. Given that the Jaguars quarterbacks threw eight straight incompletions under no duress, we'll put a tiny gold star on Robinson's pass.
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Eagles’ Jason Phillips suffers ACL tear

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Over the weekend, the Philadelphia Eagles lost wide receiver Jeremy Maclin for the season to a torn ACL. They started their week by losing another player with a similar injury, as linebacker Jason Phillips had to be carted off the practice field Monday with what was later confirmed to be a torn ACL, according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News.
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Cowboys' Romo bound for Canton

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Tony Romo wants to play in the Hall of Fame game this coming Sunday versus the Miami Dolphins.

Speaking to the team's website, Romo stated:
"If I did play, it would be a series, whether you went eight plays or three plays, I'm not sure how much that is going to affect that.  Saying that, I still want to play every time I suit up. Every time I step out there your juices are flowing and you want to compete. From that perspective, yeah. But whatever the coaches want."

Coming off back surgery this offseason the Cowboys are bringing along Romo slowly and coach Jason Garrett originally said his quarterback was unlikely to play in the first preseason game. Romo hasn't missed a practice and said he'd go along with whatever coaches decided.
The Cowboys have five preseason games this year, so Romo still would be on a normal preseason schedule were he to sit out Sunday's superfluous contest.

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Saints’ Martez Wilson out 2-4 weeks with elbow injury

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New Orleans Saints linebacker Martez Wilson will miss two to four weeks as the result of a left elbow injury, according to Larry Holder of NOLA.com.

Wilson exited yesterday’s practice session after trying to make a tackle in the backfield. He left the field with a trainer holding his left arm. Holder notes that the linebacker will be missing critical time during training camp as New Orleans attempts to make the switch to the 3-4 defensive scheme.
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Bills’ Mario Williams to have foot injury evaluated

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Over the weekend, Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams was sidelined during the team’s practice session with a foot injury. At the time, the Bills didn’t have much to say regarding the injury, but they indicated that it wasn’t believed to be significant. It turns out that there may be some concern surrounding the foot ailment, as Williams was sent away from the training facility to have his injury examined further, according to Tim Graham of The Buffalo News.

New Bills head coach Doug Marrone shared the news with reporters yesterday.
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Texans expecting Arian Foster to return this week

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster was not cleared to join his teammates for the start of training camp due to a lingering calf injury that he suffered earlier this offseason. When camp began, head coach Gary Kubiak told reporters that he wasn’t sure when he’d have his star cleared to join the rest of the team. However, Kubiak is now a lot more optimistic regarding Foster’s status, as he told Josina Anderson of ESPN that he’s hoping the Pro Bowler is back on the field at some point this week.
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Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert injures right ankle

By | Published Monday, July 29, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars top signal caller, Blaine Gabbert, injured his right ankle late in practice on Monday.  Florida Times Union’s Ryan O’ Halloran reports that Gabbert, helped off the field and immediately taken to trainers, suffered the injury after massive right guard Uche Nwaneri inadvertently hit his ankle while Gabbert moved in the pocket.  There is no timetable for his return.
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Jason Pierre-Paul's status uncertain for Week 1

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New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul is still recovering from back surgery that he underwent back in June to repair a herniated disc in his lower back. While head coach Tom Coughlin said that Pierre-Paul was doing well with his rehab, he didn't give any answers as to whether or not the star defensive end would be ready to go in time for the Giants' Week 1 match up with the Dallas Cowboys, according to NBCSports.com.

Jason Pierre-Paul said he felt about 75 percent healthy. However, Pierre-Paul would not give any answers on when he would be back in action either. He said his goal was to continue with his rehab and return whenever he is ready, rather than rush himself back for the season opener.

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Eagles rumors: Philly to replace Jeremy Maclin from within

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The Philadelphia Eagles have already suffered their first significant injury of the season, as the team lost wide receiver Jeremy Maclin for the season due to an ACL injury. While this could have made Philadelphia a candidate to add one of the wide outs remaining on the free agent market, general manager Howie Roseman told reporters yesterday that the team is likely to replace Maclin from within rather than with someone from outside the organization, reports Reuben Frank of CSN Philly.
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Ravens confirm Dennis Pitta out for season

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When Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta first suffered his significant hip injury, it was expected that he would be sidelined for the entire 2013 season as a result. Ravens coach John Harbaugh confirmed this yesterday, telling reporters – including Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun – that there’s “no way” Pitta can play at all this year.
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Broncos rumors: Jeff Saturday ‘not likely’ to return

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Following the season-ending injury suffered by Denver Broncos center Dan Koppen, people began speculating that Jeff Saturday could come out of retirement to once again team up with quarterback Peyton Manning. While Saturday’s agent told Ian Rapoport of NFL.com that it’s “possible” his client returns to the NFL, it’s “not likely” to happen at this point.
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Bills’ Mario Williams out with sore foot

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The Buffalo Bills held defensive end Mario Williams out of yesterday’s practice session due to a sore foot, according to The Associated Press.

Prior to last night’s session, Williams told the Bills that he was dealing with a sore foot. Following practice, coach Doug Marrone told reporters of the incident, but didn’t mention the severity of the injury or how it was sustained.
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Eagles' Jeremy Maclin out for the season with a torn ACL

By | Published Sunday, July 28, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jeremy Maclin's season ended before it even really began when he was carted off the field after crumpling to the ground while running a route during 7 on 7 drills during Saturday's practice.  The Eagles later confirmed via the team's official twitter page that Maclin tore his ACL in his right knee.

Jeremy Maclin was the second Eagles wide receiver to sustain a knee injury in as many days. Fellow wideout Arrellious Benn also suffered a left knee injury during Friday's practice. However his injury does not appear to be as serious.
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Fantasy spotlight: Bears WR Brandon Marshall

By | Published Friday, July 26, 2013

Returning to work with Jay Cutler was a blessing for Brandon Marshall in 2012. He was the only wide receiver last year to finish top-4 in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. CBS currently has Marshall ranked as the No. 4 wide-out, projecting his draft value in the beginning of the third round. I'm going to tell you why he's more valuable than this.

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Redskins’ Keenan Robinson out for season with pectoral injury

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The Washington Redskins announced yesterday that second-year linebacker Keenan Robinson will miss the entire 2013 season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle during Thursday’s practice session, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.
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Texans place Arian Foster, Ed Reed on PUP list

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In an effort to ensure that veteran running back Arian Foster and safety Ed Reed are available for the regular season and able to make an impact for the team, the Houston Texans have placed both players on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list to start training camp, according to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com.

Neither move is surprising, as both Foster and Reed were known to be dealing with injuries. Foster sustained a strained calf during spring workouts, while Reed continues to recover from hip surgery he underwent in April.
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Bengals’ A.J. Green suffers knee injury

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The Cincinnati Bengals received a scare during workouts yesterday, as Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green suffered a left knee injury while chasing a deep ball out of bounds. While the knee injury could sideline Green for a week or more, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis does not consider it to be significant, reports Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.
"I think he's fine," said head coach Marvin Lewis. "They went inside just to take a look, but I think he's fine."
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Percy Harvin placed on PUP with hip injury, may need surgery

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Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll announced on Thursday that newly acquired wide receiver Percy Harvin suffered a hip injury during a workout last week.

 Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported that Percy Harvin may have a slight tear in his hip and is awaiting a second opinion next week. If surgery is indeed necessary for Harvin, he will be out for an extended period of time. Even if the star wide receiver does not need surgery he will still need some time off to rest his hip regardless.

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Cardinals give John Abraham 2-year deal

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I'm pretty sure free agent John Abraham - at some point or another - visited with all 32 teams in the league, or at least it seemed he was on the full-country tour. It seems as though his patience has paid off to the tune of a 2-year, $6,000,000 deal in Arizona.


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Falcons sign Matt Ryan to five-year extension

By | Published Thursday, July 25, 2013

28 year-old Matt Ryan will finally have his payday. After big payouts for his New England, Dallas, Green Bay, and Baltimore counterparts, the football world patiently awaited news of Matt Ryan's extension heading into the final year of his current contract. Ryan's deal is worth $103,750,000 beginning in 2014 and extending through the 2018 season.


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Bengals’ Andre Smith placed on non-football injury list

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The Cincinnati Bengals have placed offensive lineman Andre Smith on the non-football injury list with a calf ailment, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

Smith tested free agency over the offseason, but he ultimately reached a deal to return to Cincinnati after teams weren’t willing to meet his asking price. He didn’t participate in the Bengals’ offseason workouts, while he also chose to skip mandatory minicamps.
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Cowboys sign Landon Cohen, George Selvie

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After a rash of early-camp injuries across their defensive line, the Dallas Cowboys have been forced to make a few moves earlier than they would have liked. To bolster their defensive line depth, Dallas has signed free agents Landon Cohen and George Selvie, according to Brandon George of The Dallas Morning News.
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Redskins’ Robert Griffin III unlikely to play in preseason games

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been cleared by the team to return to practice. However, that doesn’t mean Washington is willing to put him at risk during exhibition contests where there will be real and uncontrolled contact. Griffin confirmed yesterday that the Redskins plan to sit him for the entirety of the preseason, according to Dan Hanzus of NFL.com.
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First round draft pick contract update

By | Published Wednesday, July 24, 2013

The new collective bargaining agreement doesn't allow much wiggle room for teams to negotiate, but that doesn't mean that there aren't negotiations taking place. Teams have begun to get particular over the offset in a rookie's contract. This refers to the amount of money the initial team would still be responsible for paying to the play if the player is cut and then signed to another team's roster.

Here's an up-to-date look at first round rookie contracts around the league. First round picks who remain unsigned include Eric Fisher, Jonathan Cooper, Dee Milliner, Chance Warmack, DJ Hayden, Sheldon Richardson, Justin Pugh, Desmond Trufant, Sharrif Floyd, Xavier Rhodes, Datone Jones, Sylvester Williams, and Cordarrelle Patterson. *note all first round draft picks receive 4 year deals.
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Jets sign WR Braylon Edwards to one-year deal

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The Jets continue to make their feelings on Santonio Holmes apparent. The team renewed their one-year commitment with 30-year-old wide out Braylon Edwards today. Edwards played with the team in 2012, but only started in 3 games, catching 10 passes for 125 yards.

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Cardinals making moves on veteran free agents

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Free agent defensive end John Abraham and free agent offensive tackle Eric Winston are both on the Cardinals' radar going into training camp.


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Saints place Roman Harper, Victor Butler, Patrick Robinson on PUP list

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The New Orleans Saints have placed linebacker Victor Butler, safety Roman Harper and cornerback Patrick Robinson on the physically unable to perform list, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.

Rapoport indicated that it's not surprising to see Butler hit the PUP list. He suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in June, and there's a chance he could miss the entire 2013 season as a result.

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Buccaneers give extension to WR Mike Williams

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed Mike Williams to a 6 year deal. The contract is worth a maximum $40,250,000 with $15 million guaranteed. Williams - 26 years old - had one year left on his rookie contract will not be in Tampa until 2019.


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Maurice Jones-Drew cleared for training camp

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been medically cleared by the team's training staff to participate in training camp according to an ESPN report. The three time pro bowl running back is coming back from a Lisfranc injury that ended his season 10 weeks early in 2012.

Considering the severity of a Lisfranc injury and factor in that Maurice Jones-Drew is 28 years old, (which is getting up there for a running back) you can expect the Jaguars to be very careful with their star running back and ease Jones-Drew back into football activities.
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Jets add Santonio Holmes to the active/PUP list.

By | Published Tuesday, July 23, 2013

The Jets continue to put distance between themselves and veteran wide-out Santonio Holmes. Holmes suffered a high-grade Lisfranc injury and is still struggling. Since getting hurt last year, Holmes has seemed to be a bit of a black sheep not welcomed by the team. There has been speculation that he will eventually be released.


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Dolphins' Mike Wallace not living up to the hype

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The ink on Mike Wallace's contract in Miami is barely dry. His 5 year, $60,000,000 deal is one of the most lucrative wide receiver deals in league history.

Since Dolphins sophomore QB Ryan Tannehill started playing pitch-and-catch with his new best friend,rumors have swirled around the league that chemistry just isn't there. Wallace's hands are sloppy and that "it" factor every team hopes for in their $60 million man hasn't shown up yet.

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Bills release veteran pass-rusher Mark Anderson

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 After only one year on the team, the Bills have parted ways with DE/OLB Mark Anderson. This move leaves $4,600,000 of dead money on the Bills payroll over the next two seasons. 2013: $1,600,000. 2014: $3,000,000.
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49ers corner competition heats up

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Both corners are 32 years old, but have only missed 7 combined games in the last 5 seasons.
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Colts Ahmad Bradshaw added to the active/PUP list.

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Ahmad Bradshaw signed a one-year $2,000,000 contract last month with the Colts. Only $250,000 guaranteed money.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign RB Peyton Hillis

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Formerly of the Chiefs and Browns, RB Peyton Hillis was considered a fantasy breakout candidate in 2011 after carrying the ball for Cleveland 270 times for 1,177 yards and 11 scores in 2010. A Madden-cover birth did no favors for Hillis as he skid between injuries and only found the end zone 3 times in 2011 and only once in 2012 (KC).


The one year deal doesn't prove much confidence that Hillis is even guaranteed a roster position. He's likely a benefactor of the NFC arms-race for running backs. Both Carolina and New Orleans are known RB hoarders. (Stewart, Williams, Tolbert. Sproles, Thomas, Ingram. Respectively.) If Peyton's value will likely be looked at as a fullback. He spent his college career blocking at Arkansas for Darren McFadden.

Hillis holds no fantasy value. If something were to happen to sophomore stud DougMartin  I wouldn't bank on Hillis carrying the same work-load.

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Eric Wright fails physical, trade voided

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The trade between the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers that would have sent cornerback Eric Wright to San Francisco in exchange for a conditional late round draft pick in 2014 was voided yesterday when Eric Wright failed his physical, according to Michael Wagaman of the Associated Press.

Details about which part of the physical Eric Wright failed were not made available by the 49ers.
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Detroit Lions seek receiving depth

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Detroit Lions have made Matthew Stafford one of the most valuable quarterbacks in the NFL, they have the best receiver in Calvin Johnson and yet they seem oddly weak in depth at the rest of the receiving core.

With Nate Burleson and Ryan Broyles coming off of season-ending injuries, and with Mike Thomas and Kris Durham offering talent but not explosiveness, the Lions are offering some veterans a position during training camps.

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Peyton Hillis to train with Buccaneers

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From the gutter to the stars, the fall from grace can be hard and fast, yet the NFL can always seem forgiving and willing to give people with proven talent second chances.

That is the case with running back Peyton Hillis, who is reportedly going to train with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, according to Jenna Laine of Sports Talk Florida:
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Ravens' Jacoby Jones fails conditioning test; placed on non-football injury list

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones failed a conditioning test for the team this week and was placed on their non-football injury list according to NFL.com’s Albert Breer.
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Cowboys' Anthony Spencer calls bone bruise 'concerning'

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Dallas Cowboys OLB Anthony Spencer has a bone bruise on his leg which he called “concerning” heading into Cowboys training camp, ESPN Dallas reports. In fact, Spencer had a very similar injury earlier this offseason that caused him to miss time from OTA’s already. The injury apparently reoccurred during the Cowboys conditioning tests.
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Patriots place Rob Gronkowski on PUP list

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In an expected move, the New England Patriots officially placed tight end Rob Gronkowski on the team’s physically unable to perform list to open training camp, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. New England was expected to do just that, as Gronkowski is recovering from forearm and back ailments.

Gronkowski injured his forearm several times toward the end of last season, and he had to undergo multiple surgeries over the offseason as a result. Just as his arm was healing, he also had a back ailment flare up that also required surgery.
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Trent Richardson will fully participate in Browns Training Camp

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Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson told The Plain Dealer that he will be "full go from the get go" for training camp. He also says he has "no pain at all" in the leg that he strained a muscle in, which kept him out of mini camp last month.
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Redskins’ Robert Griffin III cleared to return to practice

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III’s projection proved correct, as the second-year pro was cleared to return to practice by Dr. James Andrews yesterday. Griffin announced this to the world via his Twitter account, and he sounds excited to have met his target after working so hard throughout the offseason.

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Cowboys move Jay Ratliff, Mackenzy Bernadeau to PUP list

By | Published Monday, July 22, 2013

Injuries plagued the Dallas Cowboys last season, and it looks like it could be more of the same for the team this year. They've already lost defensive end Tyrone Crawford for what's expected to be the entire season after his Achilles injury. They've since placed defensive tackle Jay Ratliff and starting offensive guard Mackenzy Bernadeau on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, according to David Helman of DallasCowboys.com.

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Dolphins place Dion Jordon on non-football injury list

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Miami Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan underwent offseason shoulder surgery, and it was expected that he wouldn’t be available to participate in contact drills for the first few weeks of training camp. As a result, the Dolphins have placed Jordon on the active/non-football injury list for the start of camp, according to Pro Football Talk.
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Redskins’ Robert Griffin III to be evaluated by Dr. James Andrews

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III maintains that he feels ready to rejoin his teammates on the practice field for the start of training camp. This feeling will be tested Wednesday, when Griffin meets with Dr. James Andrews to review his progression and determine when he is ready to be cleared to return to the field, according to Mike Jones of The Washington Post.
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Cowboys’ Tyrone Crawford suffers season-ending Achilles injury

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The Dallas Cowboys weren’t able to complete their first full day of practice at training camp before suffering their first significant injury of the new season. Defensive end Tyrone Crawford was carted off the field with a lower leg injury, and the team has since announced that he’s suffered a season-ending torn Achilles, according to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com.

Crawford – a third-round pick in the 2012 NFL Draft – couldn’t put any weight on his injured foot as he exited the field. He was clearly upset, as he seemed to know the injury was significant.
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It's Miller Time in Miami

By | Published Sunday, July 21, 2013

If you recognize the name Lamar Miller, you probably know him as one of the greatest running backs to come out of University of Miami. Miller’s speed was unparalleled, and he used it to rack up the first thousand yard season for the ‘Canes since the days of Willis McGahee. Miller had the makings of a star and a featured ‘back.

Ranked a contentious third among the running backs in the 2012 NFL draft, by the National Football Post, it was projected that Miller would go sometime in the second round; that didn’t happen. Instead, Miller watched and waited, through four long, grueling rounds, two days, and seven different running back selections.
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Texans S Ed Reed’s status uncertain

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The Houston Texans are lining up to have a terrific defense entering the 2013 season. This will be the case all the more if Pro Bowl safety Ed Reed is able to return to full health by the start of the regular season. However, at this point, John McClain of The Houston Chronicle reports that no one has any idea when Reed will return healthy.
The defense has new starters in nose tackle Earl Mitchell, outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus and, at some point, free safety Ed Reed. Nobody has a clue when Reed (hip) is going to be healthy and ready to play.
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Cowboys will monitor Tony Romo’s throwing

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The Dallas Cowboys have cleared quarterback Tony Romo medically to return to action after he underwent offseason surgery to remove a cyst from his back. While Romo has been cleared, head coach Jason Garrett told reporters – including Dan Hanzus of NFL.com – that the team will continue to monitor the quarterback as he resumes throwing.
"He's been throwing regularly for the last month or so, and he feels good," Garrett said, "but we'll certainly watch that as camp starts and make sure he's getting the right pitch count as we go."
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Jets’ Santonio Holmes has no timeframe for return

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The New York Jets receiving corps is relatively young and inexperienced. This fact is only made more evident when you subtract Santonio Holmes from the equation. Unfortunately for the Jets, it appears they’ll have to do just that through the start of training camp, perhaps even into the start of the regular season, according to Seth Walder of The New York Daily News.

At this point, Holmes isn’t willing to put a timeframe on his return. It looks increasingly doubtful that he’ll be participating in training camp anytime soon, and his status is very questionable for New York’s Week 1 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Jaguars' Maurice Jones-Drew, Justin Blackmon to be evaluated this week

By | Published Saturday, July 20, 2013

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell told reporters – including Ryan O’Halloran of The Florida Times-Union – that the team’s trio of veterans, running back Maurice Jones-Drew, wide receiver Justin Blackmon and defensive end Jason Babin, coming off surgeries will be evaluated early next week to decide if they will be full participants when training camp begins.
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Redskins QB Robert Griffin III’s status for camp unclear

By | Published Friday, July 19, 2013

Soon after undergoing surgery to repair his knee, Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III told reporters that he was sure he would be with the team from Day 1 of training camp. While Griffin’s recovery has impressed many, it remains to be determined if the Redskins will allow him to take the field right away when camp begins, according to NFL.com.
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Cowboys’ Tony Romo cleared to practice

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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones told reporters – including Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas – yesterday that quarterback Tony Romo has been cleared to begin practice when training camp starts Sunday.
"He feels good. He looks good," Jones said. "He's uniquely out running mountains right now in the West, so he's getting himself physically in shape. He's never thrown a lot in the offseason. This is a time where he rests his arm. I'm confident his weight is right and feel he'll be in shape and let it go."
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Texans' Brian Cushing has been medically cleared

By | Published Thursday, July 18, 2013

Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing suffered a season-ending knee injury last October. Since then he's promised to receive medical cleared prior to the start of Houston's 2013 training camp. Cushing has met his goal, as Pro Football Talk reported yesterday that the linebacker has been cleared by Dr. James Andrews, adding that he'll be ready to go when Texans' training camp opens.
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Laurent Robinson: 'I feel like I can still play'

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Some players have their seasons -- and even careers -- ended after suffering one concussion in a season. Former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laurent Robinson endured four concussions in 2012 alone, limiting him to seven games last season. While that's enough to put any player's career in jeopardy, Robinson told Tom Pelissero of USA Today that he is symptom free and ready for next season.
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Buccaneers’ Connor Barth out for season with torn Achilles

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced yesterday that place kicker Connor Barth will miss the entire 2013 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a charity basketball game, according to Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com.

To replace Barth, the Buccaneers signed former New York Giants kicker Lawrence Tynes. Tampa Bay will place Barth on the reserve/non-football injury list, a move which will end his season.
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Lions cut concussion-plagued Jahvid Best

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When the Detroit Lions made running back Jahvid Best their first-round draft pick in 2010, the team had high hopes for the talented ball carrier. Unfortunately, those plans were stalled by a concussion Best suffered in 2011 and continued to feel the effects of last year. Detroit ultimately decided to part ways with Best yesterday, cutting the running back, according to Gregg Rosenthal of NFL.com.

Best appeared to be a rising start following his rookie season, during which he recorded 1,042 yards from scrimmage, caught 58 passes and scored six touchdowns. However, he was largely limited by a concussion and its effects over the next two seasons.
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Browns’ Trent Richardson expects to be ‘full-go’ for training camp

By | Published Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Since running back Trent Richardson entered the league with the Cleveland Browns, there have been questions surrounding his health and durability. He did nothing to ease those questions last season, as knee and rib injuries limited his playing time and production in 2012. It appeared that it could be more of the same this year, as Richardson suffered a shin injury during the offseason that reportedly put the start of training camp in jeopardy. However, Richardson told Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer that he’ll be “full-go right from the get-go” of training camp.
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Ravens’ Lardarius Webb making ‘significant process’ rehabbing from knee injury

By | Published Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb is in the process of recovering from a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. He’s ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation, and he’s “making significant process,” a source told Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun.

At this point, Webb is making enough progress that the potential of him being back on the field for the Ravens’ Week 1 regular season contest against the Denver Broncos hasn’t been ruled out, according to Wilson’s source.
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Redskins ‘astonished’ by Robert Griffin III’s recovery

By | Published Sunday, July 14, 2013

It’ll be interesting to see how many more words the Washington Redskins can use to express their wonder of all that is Robert Griffin III and his recovery from major knee surgery. Chris Russell of ESPN Radio 980 notes that the team doesn’t have an exact timeframe for when Griffin will be cleared to return, but so far the quarterback has “astonished” the team by completely smashing whatever test they set in his path.

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Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski progressing following back surgery

By | Published Wednesday, July 10, 2013

While New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is making strides in his return from back surgery, just how soon he’ll rejoin the team on the field remains to be determined, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk.
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Giants’ Victor Cruz signs five-year, $43 million extension

By | Published Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The New York Giants were confident that they’d sign wide receiver Victor Cruz to a contract extension prior to the start of the season. While the process was dragged out through the offseason, a deal was finally reached between Cruz and the Giants, as the team announced yesterday that the wide out received a five-year, $43 million extension.
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Browns’ Trent Richardson on track for training camp

By | Published Monday, July 8, 2013

Earlier this offseason, it appeared that Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson was at risk of missing the start of training camp due to injury. However, Mary Kay Cabot of The Plain Dealer reports Richardson has begun his running program as scheduled, adding that the running back is “still on track for camp.”

While this is certainly good news, Cabot believes the Browns are still likely to err on the side of caution when it comes to their primary rusher. She wouldn’t be surprised if Cleveland limits Richardson early on in camp. The team’s main focus will be keeping him healthy throughout the 2013 season.
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Giants’ Justin Tuck ‘still not 100 percent’

By | Published Sunday, July 7, 2013

In a recent interview with Giants.com, defensive end Justin Tuck said that he’s hoping to see improvement on the team’s defensive line this season. He’s hoping that some of that increased contribution can come from him, and while he added that he’s feeling “pretty healthy,” the 30-year-old is “still not 100 percent.”
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49ers’ Parys Haralson hoping to return after lost season

By | Published Friday, July 5, 2013

The San Francisco 49ers lost outside linebacker Parys Haralson to what became a season-ending injury during the preseason last year. Poised to rejoin the team for the 2013 season, Haralson told Taylor Price of 49ers.com that he’s hoping to pick up where he left off.
“Anytime you can get back to what you love doing, it’s always a good thing,” the 49ers linebacker said. “You take things how they are. It’s unfortunate what happened last year, but being able to stay with the team and be around them, it’s what kept me into it. I feel like it helped me pick up where I left off.”
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Raiders’ Darren McFadden expecting big season

By | Published Wednesday, July 3, 2013

When he entered the NFL, Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden was one of the most coveted young players available. Over five seasons in the NFL, he’s shown glimpses of his potential, but he’s yet to take off due to injuries and inconsistency. Now, as McFadden enters the final year of his contract, the running back told NFL.com that he is looking to put his past behind him and produce a big season for the Raiders.
"There's always going to be things that gets your blood boiling," McFadden said. "But last year was last year. It's something I put behind me. We're moving forward, and I'm looking forward to a new season."
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Lions’ Nate Burleson healthy and ready to contribute

By | Published Tuesday, July 2, 2013

The Detroit Lions’ offense wasn’t the same last year after wide receiver Nate Burleson went down with an injury. For this reason, the team is excited the veteran wide out has been able to recover from his broken leg and rejoin the team. Matthew Stafford had nothing but good things to say to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com regarding his reliable target.
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Giants rumors: New York confident Victor Cruz will sign

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The New York Giants have expressed confidence in the fact that they’ll be able to reach a long-term extension agreement with wide receiver Victor Cruz, but a new contract has yet to result. This apparently hasn’t dampened the team’s confidence, as Chris Mortensen of ESPN (courtesy of Pro Football Talk) reported yesterday that New York is 100-percent certain that they’ll come to an agreement with Cruz by the time training camp opens.
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Buccaneers’ Greg Schiano supports Josh Freeman

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Entering the offseason, there were those that questioned Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ head coach Greg Schiano’s backing of quarterback Josh Freeman. The team did little to ease this suspicion when it selected quarterback Mike Glennon in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Still, Schiano told The NFL Network yesterday that Freeman is the team’s quarterback.
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Chiefs talking to Eric Fisher

By | Published Monday, July 1, 2013

The Chiefs drafted Eric Fisher with the overall No. 1 pick in the 2013 NFL draft in April, yet they have not signed him yet.

According to Len Pasquarelli, of the National Football Post:

"The Chiefs and Fisher have yet to have substantive talks, but they should start talking more seriously in the next week or so"

The price tags on rookie first round picks, are not anything like the mad $70m dollar payout to Sam Bradford, and the rookie wage scale simplifies matters in this area.

Fisher remains as the only Chiefs draft pick to remain unsigned.  Expect them to have something concrete in place before July 22nd, when rookies and quarterbacks must attend training camp before everyone else reports on July 26th.


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Can Patriots recoup Hernandez money?

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New England released star tight end Aaron Hernandez about an hour after his arrest for suspected first degree murder last week.  Now the Patriots are attempting to recoup any bonus money promised to Hernandez in his recent multi-million dollar contract.

Ian Rappaport of NFL.com, reports:

The Patriots have voided all of Hernandez's remaining guaranteed money in the five-year, $40-million contract extension the tight end signed last summer. That reportedly includes Hernandez's $2.5 million guaranteed salary for this season, two $1 million workout bonuses and a $3.25 million portion of his signing bonus that was paid this year. 

 Using simple math, the Patriots are trying to recoup just under $8 million after releasing Hernandez.

 This could well prove tricky for the Patriots. There is a clause in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that protects teams from "conduct unbecoming" with a player.  New England did that by releasing Hernandez, who was charged with murder, yet the case will be ongoing for some time and so difficult to determine his guilt or innocence.


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Ladarius Webb back for camp

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Following the departure of Ray Lewis to retirement and Ed Reed to free agency, the Baltimore Ravens were due some good news on the defensive front.  They got it on Monday, when it was announced that cornerback Ladarius Webb will be back for training camp in late July following his anterior cruciate ligament injury in late October.

Defensive co-ordinator Dean Pees, speaking to Comcast Sports Net Baltimore cannot wait to get him back:

"He makes plays. He's a good tackler. It looks like he's a buck-fifty out there, but the guy throws his body around. He thinks he's a linebacker. The other part of it is just the way he plays, with the tenacity that he plays with. It just brings an extra spark to that whole secondary."

Webb was voted to second team All NFL in 2011, and without Reed on the team, the Ravens hope to boast an improved secondary in 2013 thanks to Ozzie Newsome's wheeling and dealing in the free agency market.



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Rams' wews: Rams liking new joy Jared Cook

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Having worked with him previously at the Tennessee Titans, and failing to utilise him in the best positions, head coach of the St Louis Rams, Jeff Fisher, is looking forward to working with Jared Cook this time:
"He's obviously got years of experience under his belt, he understands the league, he understands defenses and he's picked things up really well, we're excited about creating mismatches, and offensive success these days is about creating mismatches," he said to the Tennessean on Saturday

 This is in stark contrast during Cook's first two seasons at the Titans under Fisher - where he struggled with blocking and garnered only nine receptions during 14 games of his rookie season in 2009.

 Cook has the potential to be a big playmaker along with rookie wide receiver, Tavon Austin, in the Rams' revamped passing game.

 Although prone to inconsistency and drops which have negated him from talk of joining the elite tight end quota, Fisher was surprised he was not taken quicker on the open market:


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49ers’ Ricardo Lockette could replace Michael Crabtree

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree suffered a torn Achilles tendon in May. While the injury isn’t expected to sideline the talented wide out for the entire 2013 campaign, it’s likely to keep him out through at least the end of November. As a result, the 49ers are looking for someone to step up and fill in for Crabtree and his impressive 2012 production. Training camp has yet to begin, but Ricardo Lockette could be an early favorite, according to The Albany Herald.
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