May 2008

Updates from around the NFL

May 30, 2008

On this Friday, in the dog days of the offseason, any NFL news is noteworthy. So when Adam Schefter appeared on NFL Total Access today, he passed along some juicy updates. Here’s the cliffnotes: Jason Taylor, football player turned dancer, who has no plans to attend any Dolphins activities, will be fined $8,638 for each [...]

Urlacher to attend mandatory minicamp

May 30, 2008

Chicago Bears all-pro LB, Brian Urlacher, who has skipped all voluntary workouts and programs this off season due to a contract dispute, will attend the Bears mandatory 3 day minicamp, the Chicago Tribune reports. Urlacher, who signed a 9 year, $57 million deal in 2003, wants more than the Bears have offered (1 year, $5M [...]

Seven non-moves that may be costly

May 28, 2008

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, wrote a great article today on the top seven non-moves that may cost teams down the road. Here’s a quick excerpt: 1. Titans’ inability to get a No. 1 or No. 2 receiver The Tennessee Titans toyed with the idea of signing big running back Ron Dayne last week. If that eventually [...]

Pacman Jones met with Goodell last week?

May 28, 2008

According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, still suspended cornerback and newest Cowboy, Adam “Pacman” Jones, met with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell last week to inquire about his reinstatement. This is news because Goodell publicly said that he won’t meet with Jones until the start of training camp. NFL officials don’t have a timetable [...]

Redskins trade for injured DE Erasmus James

May 27, 2008

Erasmus James, a former 1st round pick, was cut last Friday. Today he has a new home. The Vikings and Redskins reached a deal that will send the oft-injured defensive end to Redskins for the Vikings conditional 2009 7th round draft pick. James has to make the final roster in order for the Vikings to [...]

Broncos sign RB Michael Pittman

May 27, 2008

A few weeks ago, it was reported that the Broncos were the frontrunners to land surprising free agent Shaun Alexander. Now that those rumors have cooled off, they decided to turn their attention to other available running backs. Today the Broncos have added former Buc Michael Pittman. He figures to add depth to a shaky [...]

Jets add RB Musa Smith

May 27, 2008

The Jets have added more depth to an already crowded backfield today by signing former Raven, Musa Smith. Already this offseason, the Jets have added FB Tony Richardson and RB Jesse Chatman, from the Vikings and Dolphins, respectively. The Jets now have Thomas Jones, Leon Washington, Richardson, Chatman, Smith and two underdog UDFA’s, Danny Woodhead and Jehu Caulcrick. [...]

Former NFL player found dead

May 26, 2008

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer, Philadelphia Eagle, and Miami Dolphin Tom McHale, 45, was found dead at his friend’s home, authorities say. They are investigating the incident. The cause of death isn’t known, though police say foul play isn’t suspected. An autopsy has been scheduled. McHale played offensive lineman for the Bucs from 1987-1992, then spent two seasons with [...]

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