Jacksonville Jaguars GM Gene Smith stated clearly Monday that the team has no intention of meeting RB Maurice Jones Drew’s contract demands. Smith says the Jags haven’t even entertained it with MJD’s agent. “He has expressed that he would like to…
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Packers come to terms with longtime WR Donald Driver
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver has reportedly re-signed with the team for the duration of his career. Driver himself tweeted, “When I said I will be a Packer for life. It is now true. Packer for life.” Driver was never going…
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Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI
On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof of insurance, and having an open container of alcohol while driving. Initially, after being clocked at 100mph, Fairley did not pull over…
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Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice
After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been told he is “not welcome at the team facility until further notice.” Delmas however has not been given such a…
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Jets DT Ellis could face jail time, possible deportation
In a long awaited trial stemming from a 2010 altercation, Kenrick Ellis will be on trial for aggravated assault and, if convicted, will face up to 20 years in prison or a possible deportation. Ellis, born in Jamaica, moved to…
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Titans’ WR Kenny Britt may need another knee surgery
Tennessee Titans WR Kenny Britt may need another surgery on his right knee. Britt tore his right ACL and MCL last Sept. 25, and had reconstructive surgery on Oct. 7 but his recovery process has been slow and has shown loss…
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Redskins sign Tim Hightower
Washington Redskins agreed to terms with RB Tim Hightower on a one-year contract. Hightower, 26, averaged 3.82 yards per carry in five starts early last season before tearing his left ACL in Week 7. He will likely serve as competition for Roy Helu…
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Buffalo Bills sign QB Vince Young
According to senior ESPN analyst, Chris Mortensen, the Buffalo Bills have signed free-agent QB Vince Young to a 1-year $2 million contract. Young was drafted third overall in the 2006 draft out of the University of Texas. He will serve…
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Browns’ DT Phil Taylor tears pectoral muscle, needs surgery
Cleveland Browns DT Phil Taylor will undergo surgery next week to repair the left pectoral muscle torn while lifting weights on Thursday. A torn pectoral injury usually costs a player the entire season, though Taylor has an advantage in that it…
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Trent Richardson set for huge role in Browns’ offense
The third overall pick in this year’s NFL rookie draft, Trent Richardson, is expected to be a workhorse for the Cleveland Browns during the 2012 NFL season. Team GM Tom Heckert told ProFootballTalk.com on Wednesday the following: “I think it’s pretty…
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Baltimore Ravens sign Jacoby Jones
Baltimore Ravens have signed WR/KR Jacoby Jones to a two-year, $7 million contract. It’s where we suspected Jones would end up all along, despite his postseason flop at Baltimore to end Houston’s season. Carolina and Dallas were also interested. The Ravens…
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2012 Mock NFL Rookie Draft
The 2012 NFL rookie draft is less than 24 hours away and with the insight of independent counsel, we’ve released our final, and hopefully most accurate attempt at a first round mock NFL draft. Our first attempt on March 5th has…
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Neck Injury could end Nick Collins career
Green Bay Packers have released FS Nick Collins. Collins has been optimistic that he will gain medical clearance after meeting with specialists, but the Packers aren’t comfortable with him risking his health going forward. Collins’ own agent has also questioned the…
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New Orleans Saints name Joe Vitt interim head coach
The New Orleans Saints have named last year’s assistant head coach and linebackers coach, Joe Vitt, as interim head coach while Sean Payton serves out his suspension for the full 2012 season. Vitt will officially take over day-to-day head coaching…
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Mike Wallace has no plan to sign his one-year tender with the Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Mike Wallace has no plans to sign his one-year, $2.742 million tender. If his tender isn’t signed, Wallace can’t participate in Organized Team Activities. According to Adam Schefter, Wallace plans to sit out all offseason workouts until the…
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Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte plans for a hold out
Chicago Bears RB Matt Forte is expected to skip the beginning of the Bears’ offseason program next Monday.Because attending would require signing his $7.7 million franchise contract. Next week’s workouts are voluntary, but Forte appears to have no intention of…
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Detroit Lions have first two picks of 2011 arrested
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley was arrested Tuesday on a misdemeanor second degree marijuana possession charge. Fairley was arrested just after noon following a citizen complaint about a car speeding through the neighborhood several times. The franchise has now seen its…
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Lions sign Kevin Smith to 1-year deal
The Detroit Lions have once again signed RB Kevin Smith, this time to a 1-year deal (financials not yet available). Coming off another injury riddled season, Smith garnered no interest on the free agent market. Last year with Jahvid Best…
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St. Louis Rams sign WR Steve Smith to a one year deal
St. Louis Rams signed WR Steve Smith to a one year deal. The former second-round pick’s NFL career has stalled due to 2010 microfracture surgery. When healthy, Smith is a possession receiver and won’t remedy St. Louis’ needs at both…
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Bears sign Michael Bush, Matt Forte not too pleased
The Chicago Bears have signed Michael Bush, the 245lb running back who stepped in for an injured Darren McFadden last year. The contract is a 4-year $14 million deal that will give the Bears leverage while trying to re-sign franchised…
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Bills sign DE Mark Anderson to 4-year deal
After acquiring Mario Williams with a mammoth nine-figure deal last week, the Buffalo Bills have signed former New England Patriots DE Mark Anderson to a 4-year $27.5 million contract. Williams will play left end, while Anderson will rush the weak…
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BenJarvus Green-Ellis signs 3-year deal with Bengals
ESPN NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, is reporting that former New England Patriots running back, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, has reached a 3-year agreement with the Cincinnati Bengals. The financials haven’t been disclosed yet, but Green-Ellis will join the backfield of Bernard Scott,…
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Tim Tebow finally headed to the Big Apple
Former Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow was thought to of found a new home with the Jets after future Hall of Fame inductee Peyton Manning took over the helm in Denver. The original deal was Tim Tebow and a 2012…
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New Orleans Saints Head Coach Sean Payton suspended for 2012 season
The NFL announced Wednesday that New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, will be suspended for the 2012 season without pay for his involvement in the team’s bounty program. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis has been suspended for eight games and…
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49ers re-sign Alex Smith
San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with QB Alex Smith on a multi-year contract. Even with his signing and the additions of Mario Manningham and Randy Moss, we wouldn’t draft Smith in 12-team fantasy league.
N.Y. Jets are bigger players for Tim Tebow
New York Jets are the front runners in the Tim Tebow market! The New York Daily News and the Newark Star-Ledger report the Jets have “legitimate interest” in trading for Tim Tebow.
Detroit Lions re-sign LB Stephen Tulloch
Detroit Lions have re-signed LB Stephen Tulloch. The details of the agreement have not yet been released but Tulloch tweeted this afternoon ”I want to thank all of the Detroit Lions’ fans for sticking with me through this process. “This is…
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Hines Ward retires
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward announced his retirement from football. It was an emotional press conference, the career Steeler said he considered trying to latch on elsewhere following his February release, but that he ultimately had no interest in wearing another…
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Panthers add Mike Tolbert to the roster
The Carolina Panthers have added another running back to their 1-2 punch of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. Free-agent running back and former San Diego Chargers’ power-back, Mike Tolbert, has reportedly agreed to a 4-year deal with the Panthers. The…
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