July 2010

Adrian Peterson will show up to camp on time

July 25, 2010

In the midst of rumors that he’s unhappy with his current contract, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson won’t be absent from training camp. According to Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Peterson will show up to training camp on time, while seeming “somewhat annoyed” at all of the press he got from missing minicamp [...]

Falcons not interested in T.O.

July 25, 2010

You can cross another team off of the list for free-agent receiver Terrell Owens. Per ESPN’s Len Pasquarelli, the Atlanta Falcons are content what they have at wide receiver and are not interested in pursuing Owens. “I don’t think (we’ll show an interest in Owens),” Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said during a radio interview [...]

Wife of Bill Cowher passes away

July 24, 2010

Some very sad news just came in. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that Kaye Cowher, wife of retired coach Bill Cowher, has passed away at the age of 54. Although no one publicly knew, and there had been no previous speculation of her condition, Kaye was fighting and ultimately succumbed to skin cancer. Bill and [...]

Cowboys won’t be trading Marcus Spears

July 23, 2010

Defensive end Marcus Spears isn’t going anywhere. In light of recent speculation, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told Alex Marvez, of FOX Sports, that the team has no interest in trading Spears. The Dolphins were linked to Spears after losing Phillip Merling (torn Achilles tendon) for the season, but that has no chance of happening now. [...]

Jets still waiting to sign Mark Brunell

July 23, 2010

No longer held down by the Final Four rules, the New York Jets are clear to sign free-agent quarterback Mark Brunell, which has been their intention for the last month and a half. Though the restrictions have been out of effect as of yesterday, it could be a little while longer before Brunell heads to [...]

Mike Tomlin’s extension only for two years

July 23, 2010

Just wanted to update a story from last week when the Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed head coach Mike Tomlin to a three-year contract extension. Ten days later, the team officially announced the deal: Tomlin is signed through 2012 on a two-year deal, with the third simply becoming an option. The terms of the deal haven’t been [...]

Wes Welker to fully participate in training camp

July 23, 2010

Good news for Tom Brady and the Patriots offense: it’s looking like wide receiver Wes Welker will be a full go for camp and beyond. According to the Boston Herald (via 98.5 The SportsHub), Welker is expected to be cleared to fully participate in training camp, which kicks off next Thursday for New England. He’ll [...]

Chris Johnson, Titans reach short-term solution

July 19, 2010

Titans fans and fantasy owners alike can breathe a huge sigh of relief: Chris Johnson isn’t holding out any longer. The Titans and Johnson have reached an agreement on a new deal that will pay him significantly more in 2010, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora. No additional years were added [...]