The Falcons released suspended quarterback Michael Vick yesterday, which makes him eligible to immediately sign with a team even though he has not been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.
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With the Seattle Seahawks potentially sporting a souped-up set of receivers in 2009, don’t fall asleep on their starting tight end.
The Seahawks have big plans for John Carlson, their second-round pick from a year ago.
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Former Chicago Bears quarterback Rex Grossman has officially joined the Houston Texans, according to his agent.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall arrived at the team’s headquarters Friday, met with owner Pat Bowlen and left carrying packed boxes leading to speculation he has played his last game in Denver, according to the Denver Post.
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“One coach after another extolled his virtues, seeing the little things James Thrash added to the Redskins. They loved his consistency. They loved his work ethic. They loved his willingness to handle any chore.
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According to the New York Daily News, the message from the lockerroom of the New York Jets appears to be clear when it comes to Plaxico Buress: Get him if you can.
Several veteran members of the Jets gave their support to trying to acquire the big-play wide receiver despite his troubled past.
“We’ve got a strong locker room and a strong locker room can deal with, quote-unquote, guys like that,” tackle Damien Woody said ‘ at the Jets’ minicamp. “I don’t see any problem bringing in a guy like Plaxico.”
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft addressed the Vince Wilfork contract situation Wednesday, according to the Boston Globe.
“Vince and I have a great relationship, we actually chatted at the golf tournament Monday,” he said. “We both understand that this is not personal in any way. This is just each side doing their business. One way or another, I’m sure things will get resolved.”
Kraft was then asked “how difficult is it for young players to realize that this is business and it’s not personal?”
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The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Donovan McNabb are close to finalizing the terms of a new contract according to CSNphilly.com.
A unnamed source told CSNphilly.com that McNabb and the organization are close to restructuring the final two years of the quarterback’s current contract. A deal could be completed in the near future.
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Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid isn’t happy about it, but cornerback Asante Samuel has decided to skip at least some of the team’s volunteer camp this week, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Eagles’ well-compensated cornerback did not show up Monday as the team resumed the full-squad camp that started with four workouts last week. No direct statement was made by the team about Samuel’s absence, and because this camp is voluntary, the Eagles cannot take any disciplinary action.
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Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress, speaking on a Minneapolis radio show Wednesday, said Brett Favre has been given no deadline by the team. Childress also refused to admit the team has an interested in signing the future Hall of Famer, according to Profootballtalk.com.
“Absolutely not,” Childress said. “Maybe by Deanna [Favre] or somebody like that, but certainly not from me. Not even — not even close. [I] don’t know where that dropped out of the sky from. . . .Read more