July 2011

Colts issue injury updates on Manning, Clark, Collie

July 29, 2011
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Although they’ve been quiet in free agency thus far — as per usual — the Colts have shed some light on the status of their team. In a “pre-camp injury report” obtained by ESPN’s Paul Kuharsky, Indianapolis issued an update as to how several key players — such as Peyton Manning, Dallas Clark, and Austin [...]

Asomugha narrows choices to Jets, Cowboys

July 29, 2011
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It’s down to two in the Nnamdi sweepstakes. According to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi, Asomugha has narrowed his choices down to the Jets and Cowboys. Both Ryan brothers — Rex and Rob — are “battling” for the right to secure Aso’s services. Fellow NFL Network reporter Scott Hanson cautioned that Nnamdi is not a Jet [...]

Daniel Thomas set to become ‘workhorse’ for Dolphins

July 29, 2011
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As the Dolphins begin their first training camp practice on Friday morning, they will have their two new running backs in tow — Daniel Thomas and Reggie Bush. Despite pursuing and then trading for the latter on Thursday, it’s the rookie Thomas the organization apparently covets most. The Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins are [...]

Roy Williams agrees to two-year deal with Bears

July 29, 2011
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UPDATE: Williams has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Chicago, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jay Cutler could soon be getting some much-needed help in the form of a receiver. Citing a league source, Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports that free agent wideout Roy Williams is “expected” to sign with the [...]

Saints add Darren Sproles to crowded backfield

July 28, 2011
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The Saints wasted no time replacing their recently-departed running back. Per Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com, the Saints reach an agreement on a two-year contract with Darren Sproles. The exact terms of the detail have not yet been released. UPDATE: Multiple outlets are reporting that it’s actually a four-year deal worth $14 million, including $6 million [...]

Vince Young joins Eagles on one-year deal

July 28, 2011
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UPDATE: Good call, Mr. Judge. Young and the Eagles have reached an agreement on a one-year contract, NFL Network’s Albert Breer reports. He will sign on the dotted line on Friday. Mere hours after Philly shipped one quarterback off to the desert, they appear to be on the verge of adding another. According to Clark [...]

Chad Ochocinco traded to Patriots

July 28, 2011
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Albert Haynesworth wasn’t the only big name acquisition by the Patriots on Thursday. According to ESPN’s John Clayton, the Pats acquired receiver Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals. The terms of the deal aren’t known, but Ochocinco has accepted a restructured three-year deal from New England. Per Adam Schefter, Cincinnati will receive two late-round picks — [...]

Kolb finally dealt to Cardinals, will sign five-year deal

July 28, 2011
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The most anticipated trade of the offseason has finally been brokered. NFL.com reports the Cardinals and Eagles agreed on a trade that ships Kevin Kolb off to Arizona and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie to Philadelphia, as expected. In addition to DRC, Philly also landed a 2012 second-round draft selection. Kolb will sign a five-year, $63.5 million extension [...]