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NFL Free Agency: Tying up Friday’s odds and ends

July 29, 2011
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As the dust settles on what has been another wild day around the NFL — capped by Nnamdi Asomugha finally choosing his new home — here are some other notable news and notes from the day that may have flown under the radar. He may be staying put with his old team, but safety Roman [...]

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 [...]

Saints, Dolphins officially complete trade involving Reggie Bush

July 28, 2011
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UPDATE: Bush can now officially say “It’s been fun New Orleans.” The trade has been completed after Bush agreed to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Dolphins. After striking out with Ahmad Bradshaw, the ‘Fins set their sights on the next best thing at running back. According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, the [...]

Drew Brees says deal is done in email to teammates

July 24, 2011
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In what can be conceived as a good sign for those wanting the lockout to end (i.e. everyone), one of the major players involved in the labor process has given us his confirmation that football is on the horizon. Per Yahoo Sports, Saints quarterback Drew Brees has sent out an email to his teammates, telling [...]

Tracy Porter on the mend after knee surgery

July 22, 2011
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Despite playing through a knee injury for much of last season, it’s been revealed that Saints cornerback Tracy Porter needed a significant procedure to clean things up. The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports that Porter underwent surgery on his left knee earlier in the offseason. According to his trainer, Wyatt Harris, Porter is running “with caution”, [...]

Peyton Manning, Drew Brees want exemptions from franchise tag

July 19, 2011
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Before the new collective bargaining agreement gets hammered out, two lead plaintiffs in the Brady v. NFL lawsuit have asked for special provisions as part of the labor settlement. The Boston Globe’s Greg A. Bedard learned via a source with “direct knowledge of negotiations” that quarterbacks Peyton Manning and Drew Brees requested exemptions from the [...]

Dolphins might ‘set the market’ for Reggie Bush

July 13, 2011
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Assuming Reggie Bush is on his way out of New Orleans, the former All-Pro running back may have a home waiting for him in South Beach. Appearing on NFL Network’s Total Access, Jason La Canfora reported that the Dolphins will target Bush after he’s released by the Saints. La Canfora went so far to say [...]

Saints aren’t shopping Pierre Thomas

June 20, 2011
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Although one New Orleans Saints running back is likely on his way out, another appears to be safe within the organization. Two Saints coaches told The Sports Xchange this week that the team is not actively shopping Pierre Thomas, despite a loaded backfield that includes first round draft pick Mark Ingram. “He’s here,” one coach [...]

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