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Carolina Panthers

May 26, 2012 @ 3:07 pmLB Beason makes brief appearance on field from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: In the final stages of his Achilles rehabilitation, LB Jon Beason briefly appeared on the OTA practice field Thursday and lined up as first-team “Mike.” Mostly, Beason kneeled on the sidel...
May 26, 2012 @ 1:21 pmRivera listed 21st in Sporting News rankings from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Coach Ron Rivera was slotted 21st by The Sporting News in its rankings of NFL coaches. Giants coach Tom Coughlin was ranked first and Saints' interim coach Joe Vitt 32nd. Regarding Rivera, The Sportin...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:27 pmPanthers Jon Beason fires back on Twitter at Niner... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: On Thursday, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some noise when he said that passing yards are a "totally overblown stat." He's correct to a degree (although I personally don't believe he's as correct...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:13 pmNewton enjoying the reps from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: As the No. 1 overall selection during last summer's labor strife, Cam Newton was not awarded an opportunity to practice with his new teammates until training camp. Following Thursday's OTA, Newton sai...
May 24, 2012 @ 3:21 pmWR LaFell struggles in passing drill from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Third-year WR Brandon LaFell hasn't lived up to expectations as a 2010 third-round draft pick. LaFell had 36 catches, 613 yards and three TDs last season. Coach Ron Rivera said he's looking to LaFell...
May 24, 2012 @ 3:14 pmCB Hogan works with second team Thursday from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: CB Brandon Hogan was working with the second team behind CB Captain Munnerlyn during Thursday's OTA. Rookie RB Tauren Poole didn't carry a helmet onto the practice field and was held out of team drill...
May 24, 2012 @ 3:06 pmRivera gets brief look at desired LB lineup from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Jon Beason briefly took his position at MLB, while Luke Kuechly lined up at WLB and James Anderson at SLB. That's the Week 1 unit coach Ron Rivera covets. Coming back from a torn Achilles, Beason most...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:55 pmOL starters look set from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: The first team OL appears set. RT Jeff Otah, RG Geoff Hangartner, C Ryan Kalil, LG Amini Silatolu and LT Jordan Gross lined up for most of the snaps Cam Newton took during Thursday's OTA. Otah missed...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:46 pmOnly WR Smith misses practice Thursday from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: One player on the 90-man roster missed Thursday's OTA at the practice fields adjacent to Bank of America Stadium. Steve Smith was excused from the voluntary workout, coach Ron Rivera said, to attend a...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:44 pmNew CBA has Rivera watching clock from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: The NFL is turning its workers into clock-watchers. Citing the new CBA, coach Ron Rivera said players can only work for six hours, with a half-hour extension, during Phase III of OTAs. To remain in co...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:44 pmAlex Smith 'could care less' about stats, rips Pan... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Stats are for losers. Unless those stats are wins. (Getty Images) Last year, the 49ers did magical things on the football field. Well, "magical" might not be the right word -- they ground th...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 10:03 am3 UDFAs with the most to gain in OTAs: No. 1 -- Re... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: A four-year starter at BYU, T Matt Reynolds' 52 career starts equaled a school record. Before suffering a shoulder injury prior to his senior season, Reynolds was rated as a first- or second-round dra...
May 23, 2012 @ 10:02 am3 UDFAs with the most to gain in OTAs: No. 2 -- An... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Not able to stick with the Chargers after their rookie minicamp, WR Hubert Anyiam received a second chance with the Panthers. Signed Monday, Anyiam joins a position crowded with prospects. Accustomed...
May 23, 2012 @ 10:01 am3 UDFAs with the most to gain in OTAs: No. 3 Van B... from Carolina Panthers RapidReports: Clubs shied away from DT Ryan Van Bergen mostly because of his “slender” 290-pound frame. Noted for his relentless hustle, Van Bergen played both DE and DT at Michigan. Coach Ron Rivera co...

Atlanta Falcons

May 27, 2012 @ 1:03 pmUnion, NFL now fighting over survivor benefits from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: The NFLPA is circulating a petition to its players which asks the NFL to pay in full the entire cost of providing benefits to widows and survivors of deceased NFL players. CBSSports.com obtained a cop...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:53 amReport: HBO wants 'Hard Knocks' team in place by J... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Every day it feels like a new team turns down HBO's offer to appear on "Hard Knocks" in 2012. Or, at least, a new team says it's not interested. But there could be an end to the drama on the horizon:...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 24, 2012 @ 9:56 amTE Gonzalez lands makes Top 100 list from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: TE Tony Gonzalez came in at No. 53 on the NFL Network's "Top 100 Players of 2012" list that was revealed Wednesday. Gonzalez caught 80 passes last season and scored seven TDs.
May 18, 2012 @ 5:09 pmReport: Rookie contract details: DT Robertson from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: DT Travian Robertson signed for $2.145 million, with a $45,896 million signing bonus, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All rookie contracts are four-year deals with a fifth-year team opt...
May 18, 2012 @ 5:08 pmReport: Rookie contract details: S Mitchell from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: S Charles Mitchell signed for $2.201 million, with a $101,672 million signing bonus, according to TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution. All rookie contracts are four-year deals with a fifth-year team optio...
May 18, 2012 @ 5:05 pmReport: Rookie contract details: FB Ewing from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: FB Bradie Ewing signed for $2.28 million, with a $184,192 million signing bonus, according to TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution. All rookie contracts are four-year deals with a fifth-year team option.
May 18, 2012 @ 5:04 pmReport: Rookie contract details: OL Konz from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: OL Peter Konz signed for $3.588 million, with a $1.049 million signing bonus and $1.603 million guaranteed, according to TheAtlanta Journal-Constitution. All rookie contracts are four-year deals with...
May 17, 2012 @ 2:27 pm4 Falcons named to CBSSports.com Top 100 list from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Four Falcons landed on Pete Prisco's (CBSSports.com) “Top 100 NFL players” list on Wednesday: QB Matt Ryan (No. 48), WR Roddy White (No. 61), LB Sean Weatherspoon (No. 75) and RB Michael T...
May 17, 2012 @ 10:04 amNFL Network ranks WR White No. 65 from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: WR Roddy White was listed by the NFL Network at No. 65 on the Top 100 Players of 2012 list. White was not happy and tweeted “I'm going on nfl network tonight at 9 for the top 100 which means Im...
May 17, 2012 @ 2:11 am10 questions for Pete Prisco on his Top 100 NFL Pl... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Turner's a top 100 player? Really? (US Presswire) Pete Prisco has his Top 100 NFL players list out now and that means it's time to kick back with a warm cup of Haterade and pick apart some o...
May 15, 2012 @ 7:29 pmOT Holmes signs contract from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Atlanta signed its third-round draft pick OT Lamar Holmes Tuesday, the team reported on its website. Holmes played two seasons at Southern Mississippi where he was team captain both years. He was sele...
May 15, 2012 @ 6:12 pm5 Things Learned at Rookie Minicamp: No. 5 - RG po... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: Coach Mike Smith said the open RG position would be hotly contested by a number of players, including members of the 2012 draft class. Look for Vince Manuwai, Peter Konz, Joe Hawley, Mike Johnson and...
May 15, 2012 @ 6:11 pm5 Things Learned at Rookie Minicamp: No. 4 - Konz... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: OL Peter Konz played center his entire career at Wisconsin, but was drafted by Atlanta as a guard. Coach Mike Smith said a goal at rookie minicamp was to ensure Konz could play both positions. Konz to...
May 15, 2012 @ 6:10 pm5 Things Learned at Rookie Minicamp:No 3 - Rookies... from Atlanta Falcons RapidReports: While Atlanta signed return specialists like WR's James Rodgers, Cody Pearcy and Marcus Jackson as undrafted free agents and worked them out at rookie minicamp, Coach Mike Smith said the front-runners...

Arizona Cardinals

May 24, 2012 @ 7:22 pmGroves adds depth at OLB from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: Newly signed OLB Quentin Groves will provide much needed depth behind expected starters Sam Acho and O'Brien Schofield, though he could challenge for a starting spot. With Joey Porter not expected to...
May 24, 2012 @ 7:14 pmCards sign LB groves from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: The Cards signed OLB Quentin Groves and released WR Marc Wilson on Thursday. Groves was a second-round pick of the Jaguars in 2008 and spent two seasons in Jacksonville, playing in all 32 games. He wa...
May 24, 2012 @ 7:14 pmWilliams never lost confidence from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: RB Ryan Williams says confidence in his repaired knee is not a concern. "I'm built with confidence," he said. "I would never lose it. It's a mental thing. Sometimes it comes by as cocky but it's never...
May 24, 2012 @ 7:04 pmWilliams: 'I felt like a baby' from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: RB Ryan Williams said his quadriceps muscle atrophied so much while he was recovering from a torn patellar tendon that "I felt like a baby. I was learning to walk again. It was a pain just sitting up....
May 24, 2012 @ 6:56 pmRB Williams staying patient from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: RB Ryan Williams on returning from a torn patellar tendon suffered in 2011 training camp which is still keeping him out of most of OTAs. "Being able to start working this summer again and adjust my he...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:52 pmWilliams in better shape from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: NT Dan Williams reported to 2011 training camp out of shape and was huffing and puffing during drills at the team's 7,000-foot high training camp in Flagstaff. That doesn't appear to be a problem this...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 9:35 pmTraining camp report date set from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: The Cards will report to Flagstaff for training camp July 24, with the first practice the following afternoon. The rest of the camp schedule has yet to be announced. The Cards play their first preseas...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:54 pmOTAs short on time, long on competition from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: By the time the stretching and walk-through have concluded at an OTA, there is little more than an hour of actual practice time left. With a 90-man roster, that means little individual work, but that...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:49 pmWells knew knee surgery was coming from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: RB Beanie Wells said he knew early in the season he would need knee surgery because it was bothering him so much. When asked how much pain he endured last year, Wells said: "It's always bad when you h...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:47 pmWells avoids surgery talk from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: RB Beanie Wells was evasive when asked about the surgical procedure he had on his knee this offseason. Wells said it was an arthroscopic procedure to clean up the knee, but when asked if the meniscus...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:44 pmWR Fitzgerald on WR Floyd: He's 'a tremendous asse... from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: WR Larry Fitzgerald on having a potential big-play WR opposite him on the field after the Cards drafted Michael Floyd with the 13thoverall pick: “To get a talented player on the offensive si...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:42 pmIs WR Fitzgerald too hard on rooke Floyd? from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: WR Larry Fitzgerald on rumors he has assumed the role of demanding teacher for rookie WR Michael Floyd: “I can't deny nor confirm those allegations. He's taken care of, though -- from what I...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:40 pmA fatter Fitz? from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: WR Larry Fitzgerald had a startling admission for reporters at OTAs this week. "I'm out of shape right now. I'm a little heavy," he said. Fitzgerald said he's usually a couple pounds overweight when h...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:16 pmKolb enjoys offseason's pace from Arizona Cardinals RapidReports: QB Kevin Kolb on the benefit of offseason workouts the lockout cancelled last season: "It's like a slow-soaking process. We're installing four or five plays today and four or five tomorrow, rather tha...

Chicago Bears

May 26, 2012 @ 11:26 pmReport: Bears hesitant to give Matt Forte long-ter... from Chicago Bears RapidReports: Are Forte's knees enough to stop Chicago from giving him a long-term deal? File this one under the category, “You reap what you sow when you give a player 1,237 touches in four years a...
May 26, 2012 @ 12:49 pmBrian Urlacher considering testing the free agent... from Chicago Bears RapidReports: This could be Urlacher's final year in Chicago. (US Presswire) Can you imagine Brian Urlacher in a uniform other than that of the Bears? Well, if Peyton Manning can show up in a Broncos unif...
May 25, 2012 @ 5:11 pmUrlacher hopes deal can be worked out from Chicago Bears RapidReports: LB Brian Urlacher turned 34 Friday, and although his contract expires after this season he has made it clear he would prefer to retire a Bear. "The Bears know I want to be here. I've told them that. I...
May 25, 2012 @ 5:10 pmUrlacher ponders future free agency from Chicago Bears RapidReports: LB Brian Urlacher's contract expires after this season and there has been no extension talks. "I think (team president) Ted Phillips said when they had the owners meeting they're gonna wait until the...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Chicago Bears RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:04 amCutler takes a shot at former OC Martz from Chicago Bears RapidReports: Was QB Jay Cutler taking a shot at former OC Mike Martz? It's hard to think otherwise with this quote at OTAs: "There were plays out here today that I told (QB coach Jeremy Bates) I don't like them, l...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:02 amCutler expects Forte to back and ready to go from Chicago Bears RapidReports: The absence of franchise free agent Matt Forte at OTAs this week was duly noted by QB Jay Cutler. "We all know what Matt can do for this offense," Cutler said. "We all expect to have Matt at some poin...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:00 amCutler looks for Hester to break out from Chicago Bears RapidReports: After a season when he made only 26 catches -- fewest since the first year he converted to the position from defense -- WR Devin Hester is getting a lot of support from teammates at OTAs. "Devin Heste...
May 24, 2012 @ 9:59 amCutler and Marshall on same page from Chicago Bears RapidReports: WR Brandon Marshall and QB Jay Cutlerhave a connection from their days in Denver. Marshall thinks it's because they have a good feel for one another."What I mean by that is a lot of times you have to...
May 24, 2012 @ 9:57 amForte's absence lets Bush make up ground from Chicago Bears RapidReports: RB Michael Bush admits it's not the worst thing to have RB Matt Forte missing OTAs as an unsigned franchise free agent. Bush is getting almost all the snaps in practice and said in a way he is "glad t...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:58 pmBears sign DT Collins from Chicago Bears RapidReports: DT Nate Collins, who played in 13 games the past two seasons for Jacksonville, has signed a one-year deal with the Bears. Collins entered the league in 2010 as an undrafted free agent with the Giants.
May 23, 2012 @ 5:46 pmRB Bush gets most of snaps with first team from Chicago Bears RapidReports: Free agent acquistion Michael Bush took most of the snaps at RB with first-team players at OTAs on Wednesday and found something familiar in the team's revamped offense. "To me it's like a West Coast-...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:42 pmCutler pleased with quality, depth of WRs from Chicago Bears RapidReports: QB Jay Cutler after two days of OTA workouts with his revamped receiver group: "We've got a lot of weapons. I think management is going to have a tough job figuring out what four, five or six guys we...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:15 pmJohnny Knox, after spinal fusion, wants to play th... from Chicago Bears RapidReports: It sounds like there's a good chance we won't be seeing much of Knox this year. (US Presswire) By his own account, since Bears receiver Johnny Knox had spinal fusion surgery, he's lost 30 po...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:33 pmBrian Urlacher on injured knee: 'I'm on schedule,... from Chicago Bears RapidReports: Urlacher probably won't be in full health until Chicago's training camp. (US Presswire) For a linebacker who's two days away from turning 34 and who's played in the NFL for 12 years and is c...

Dallas Cowboys

May 25, 2012 @ 6:37 pmReport: Colts want to acquire Mike Jenkins from Da... from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: Is Dallas interested in trading Jenkins? Some say yes, some say no. (US Presswire) We told you a couple days ago that Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is not happy with his current place of e...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:46 pmSpencer 'understands' Jenkins' reasons for sitting... from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: OLB Anthony Spencer, who was given the franchise tender ($8.8 million)l, attended all three OTA practices. But he understands CB Mike Jenkins' reasons for sitting out, reportedly unhappy with his role...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:33 pmRB declares himself 100 percent from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: RB DeMarco Murray, who had surgery on his broken ankle in early December, declared himself 100 percent and said he can participate in all OTA practices, the June 12-14 minicamp and of course, the star...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:32 pmMurray: Last year means nothing from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: RB DeMarco Murray on his rookie season that included 897 rushing yards despite missing the last four games to a broken ankle: “Last year was a good year, but it was last year. I'm not thinking a...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:32 pmBryant learning and teaching together from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: WR Dez Bryant on becoming a better teammate now in his third season: “I'm trying to listen to my older teammates a little more and take some advice. But I'm also trying to help the rookies and y...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:31 pmLee: No excuses for defensive breakdowns from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: ILB Sean Lee said the bottom line for defensive failures in 2011 came down to production and not a short offseason because of the lockout: “We didn't get it done because we didn't get it done. N...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:29 pmILB likes slower approach from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: ILB Sean Lee said having a full offseason is a big advantage to learning DC Rob Ryan's defense: “This year, it's all about the details. We can take a slower approach and really focus on the fine...
May 24, 2012 @ 7:21 pmBryant eager to stay healthy from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: WR Dez Bryant fought through a quad injury early last season but said it's no excuse for his often-inconsistent performance: “Some of the game tape that I watched from last year, I wasn't really...
May 24, 2012 @ 7:04 pmNew side for CB Carr from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: Newly signed CB Brandon Carr has played on the right side most of his career but is adjusting to the left side. “It is different -- I'm not going to say it's not," Carr said. "From the standpoin...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:29 pmFive shoulder surgeries this offseason from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: Shoulder surgeries have been a popular injury for the team this offseason. Five different players underwent procedures on their shoulders, with four still not cleared to practice. CB Mike Jenkins, RB...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:40 pmNFLPA's Smith on collusion suit: 'Cartels do what... from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: DeMaurice Smith is firing shots at the NFL. (Getty Images) On Wednesday, the NFLPA dropped a hammer on the NFL, suing the league for salary-cap-related collusion during the uncapped 2010 yea...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:53 pmWR Bryant: 'I feel much better and I'm confident i... from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: WR Dez Bryant on making strides as a player in his third season: “I got better from [my first season to my second]. I haven't played this year yet, but I feel much better and I'm confident in wh...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:51 pmBryant takes more of a leadership role from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: WR Dez Bryant said he's feeling more like a veteran as he enters his third season, especially in terms of helping the younger receivers. “Yeah, in some ways I feel that way. I help out the guys...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:01 pmRB Jones battles shoulder injury from Dallas Cowboys RapidReports: RB Felix Jones likely won't practice all week in the OTAs and could miss some of the next two weeks because of a shoulder injury. Coach Jason Garrett said Jones “can't catch the ball” over...

Detroit Lions

May 27, 2012 @ 8:24 pmLions are aware of DT Fairley's arrest from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Lions officials issued a statement Sunday saying that the organization was aware of DT Nick Fairley's arrest on DUI and attempting to elude police charges. Lions spokespersons had no further comment e...
May 27, 2012 @ 8:22 pmDT Fairley charged with driving under the influenc... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: DT Nick Fairley was charged with driving under the influence and attempting to elude police Sunday morning in Mobile County, Ala. Fairley's car was traveling at 100 mph, according to a release from th...
May 27, 2012 @ 1:41 pmLions Nick Fairley arrested again, this time for D... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Fairley was arrested for the second time in less than two months. (US PRESSWIRE) Lions 2011 first-round pick Nick Fairley was arrested early Sunday morning in Alabama for driving under the...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:42 pmVanden Bosch confident Avril will be ready once st... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Kyle Vanden Bosch admits there's “a concern” over fellow DE Cliff Avril's absence from Detroit's voluntary workouts, but says he's confident that Avril will be up to speed when he joins th...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:40 pmVanden Bosch likes what he sees so far in OTAs from Detroit Lions RapidReports: DE Kyle Vanden Bosch says he's pleased with Detroit's effort after its first week of OTA workouts. Vanden Bosch says the Lions' offseason program has helped the team develop extra chemistry that wasn'...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:39 pmAvril not letting contract dispute affect his cond... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: DE Cliff Avril continues to train individually rather than participate in voluntary workouts. Rather than train in a remote location, however, Avril is working out in the Detroit area to maintain rela...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:37 pmAvril not upset at Lions' negotiating stance from Detroit Lions RapidReports: DE Cliff Avril, who hasn't signed his 2012 franchise tag tender or participated in the Lions' OTA workouts, says he understands Detroit's firm stance over his desire to receive a reported $42 million...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:35 pmReport: $8 million over 4 years is holdup in Avril... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: The impasse between Lions' officials and DE Cliff Avril over a multi-year contract centers on a $2 million salary difference per season, NFL.com reports. Avril is reportedly seeking a four-year, $42 m...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:36 pmReport: Cliff Avril, Lions $2 mil per year apart o... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Avril has not joined his teammates in OTAs while he tries to get a long-term deal. (Getty) As Lions defensive end Cliff Avril sits out Detroit's OTA practices while waiting to come to a long...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 11:23 pmJim Schwartz has no interest in talking about Titu... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: Wideout Titus Young isn't present at the Lions organized team activities this offseason, as he reportedly punched teammate Louis Delmas some time last week.Asked about the incident at the time, head c...
May 22, 2012 @ 10:08 pmBurleson says Lions need to learn from latest inci... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: WR Titus Young's alleged punching of teammate Louis Delmas is the latest in a string of discipline-related incidents that have given the Lions a national reputation as a dirty team. WR Nate Burleson s...
May 22, 2012 @ 10:06 pmBurleson calls reports of Delmas-Young feud 'exagg... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: WR Nate Burleson said he doesn't expect bad blood between S Louis Delmas and WR Titus Young after Young returns to OTA workouts. Burleson called reports that Young has been asked not to attend activit...
May 22, 2012 @ 10:03 pmReport: WR Young not barred from practice facility from Detroit Lions RapidReports: WR Titus Young hasn't been barred from Detroit's practice facility or its ongoing OTA workouts, according to ablog post Tuesday on DetroitLions.com from its reporter Tim Twentyman. The post cites anon...
May 22, 2012 @ 9:58 pmTulloch says tendonitis won't keep him from regula... from Detroit Lions RapidReports: LB Stephen Tulloch said the knee tendonitis that will keep him out of OTA workouts until the end of May wouldn't have caused him to miss regular-season practices or games. Tulloch confirmed that he's...

Green Bay Packers

May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:37 pmPackers use OTA to experiment on D-line from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: At Tuesday's practice, the Packers' base 3-4 defense had B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett and C.J. Wilsonas the first-unit DLs. In the two-DL nickel package that Green Bay uses often, Raji and second-round pic...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:30 pmQB Rodgers 'excited' to have C Saturday as part of... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: QB Aaron Rodgers on C Jeff Saturday, who signed with the Packers after 13 seasons with the Colts: “As much up-tempo stuff as Indianapolis ran, it's going to transition very well to some of the s...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:25 pmCB Woodson, S Peprah didn't practice Tuesday from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: When OTAs began Tuesday, the Packers' first-unit secondary included safeties Morgan Burnett and M.D. Jennings and CBs Tramon Williams and Jarrett Bush. Sam Shields was the nickelback. CB Charles Woods...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:20 pm11 Packers didn't practice Tuesday from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Eleven Packers did not participate during Tuesday's first OTA,which lasted a little less than two hours and was without pads: RB Alex Green, FBs Jon Hoese and John Kuhn, WR Donald Driver, TE Andrew Qu...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:13 pmMcCarthy: Rookies have '12 opportunities to learn... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: The Packers, who don't hesitate to keep late-round picks and undrafted FAs on their roster, opened OTAs Tuesday with 26 rookies. “We have nine (OTA) practices and three minicamp practices -- 12...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:05 pmMcCarthy: 'I like our young safeties' from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: After releasing veteran Nick Collins because of his neck injury, the Packers enter OTAs with safeties that range from unproven (rookieJerron McMillian, 2011 undrafted FA M.D. Jennings, third-year prac...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:53 pmFormer undrafted free agent S Jennings continues t... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: At Tuesday's practice, S M.D. Jennings made a nice INT off QB Aaron Rodgers and broke up another pass. Coach Mike McCarthy on Jennings, who made the team as an undrafted FA last year: “It's been...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:48 pmMcCarthy expects Graham to take advantage of backu... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Coach Mike McCarthy on QB Graham Harrell, a practice-squad player the past two years who's now the frontrunner for the backup job: “This is an outstanding opportunity for Graham Harrell. I do li...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:45 pmPack wants to move Matthews around from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Coach Mike McCarthy on playing Clay Matthews, the Packers' LOLB since 2009, at ROLB when OTAs began on Tuesday: “Clay has played both sides now, so we want to make sure we continue to create tar...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:37 pmRookie Perry plays in Matthews spot from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Rookie Nick Perry was with the first unit at LOLB on Wednesday, while incumbent Pro Bowler Clay Matthews moved to ROLB. Coach Mike McCarthy on Perry: “In Nick's specific case, we want to look at...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:35 pmMcCarthy predicts 'extremely competitive training... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: After OTAs officially began on Tuesday, coach Mike McCarthy said “this is going to be an extremely competitive training camp.” The Packers added eight draft picks and 14 undrafted FAs and,...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:24 pmMcCarthy impressed with Packs' experience, talent from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Coach Mike McCarthy, after Packers OTAs officially began Tuesday in Green Bay, on his roster: “This is clearly the most experienced football team, in conjunction with the most talent, I've had a...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:03 pmPackers hope DE Merling finally lives up to potent... from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: Despite underwhelming production (66 tackles, 3.5 sacks in four seasons) for a high second-round pick (No. 32 overall in 2008), DE Phillip Merling, signed Wednesday, could compete for a starting job i...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:42 pmPackers release TE Ford, QB Hill from Green Bay Packers RapidReports: The Packers released TE Cameron Ford and QB Nick Hill, GM Ted Thompson announced Wednesday. Ford, a rookie from Wake Forest, signed as an undrafted FA on May 3, and Hill, a first-year player from Sout...

Minnesota Vikings

New Orleans Saints

May 25, 2012 @ 4:26 pmReport: Brees using possible tag rule in contract... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: QB Drew Brees and his agent Tom Condon said if the Saints tag Brees in 2013 he'd be due nearly $23.6 million because it would be the third time he's been franchise tagged, Yahoo! Sports reports. Brees...
May 25, 2012 @ 1:17 pmJenkins likes chances of playing in Super Bowl in... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: S Malcolm Jenkins can't help thinking about playing in this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans: "How can you not talk about it? Especially with the team you have, you know you can be there and we've got...
May 25, 2012 @ 1:13 pmJenkins says Spagnuolo's much different than Willi... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: S Malcolm Jenkins on the differences between DC Steve Spagnuolo and former DC Gregg Williams: "It's a lot quieter and there's a lot more teaching and other stuff going on. Spags still has a way, and w...
May 25, 2012 @ 1:07 pmLoss of Vilma didn't influence Lofton from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: LB Curtis Lofton said the potential loss of LB Jonathan Vilma didn't influence him to sign with the Saints during free agency. "When I signed on here, the first person I called and talked to was Vilma...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:54 pmSpagnuolo wants three MLBs ready if needed from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: DC Steve Spagnuolo said his plan at MLB is to make sure he always has another player ready considering the pending year-long suspension for Jonathan Vilma. Spagnuolo said he's going to need three LBs...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:37 pmSpagnuolo: Assistants suggested putting LB Wilson... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: Defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo said he took the advice ofLB/acting head coach Joe Vitt and DL coaches Bill Johnson and Travis Jones to look atLB Martez Wilson at DE. "They must have seen some t...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:22 pmWR Toon impresses Moore already from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: WR Lance Moore on rookie WR Nick Toon :“I think he is definitely talented. He wouldn't have been a fourth round pick. He wouldn't be here if he wasn't talented. I think that once he gets a total...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:20 pmMoore advises younger WRs not to play numbers game from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: WR Lance Moore had some advice for the numerous WRs fighting for one or two spots on the roster:“I think the easiest thing to tell them is don't count numbers. ... Once you look ahead as a young...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:15 pmArrington and Toon battling for No. 4 WR spot from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: The battle has already begun for the No. 4 WR role as Adrian Arrington and rookie Nick Toon are the prime candidates to replace Robert Meachem. Both players saw time with the first-team offense during...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:16 pmMoore: Brees deserves what he wants from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: WR Lance Moore on the disappointment of Drew Brees not being with the team: “Drew is our guy. Not to go into contract talks or anything like that but the guy deserves whatever he wants, in my bo...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:26 pmJenkins knows Saints defensive plays will be scrut... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: S Malcolm Jenkins on if the Saints will be unfairly looked upon when making big hits: “Of course they're going to make a big deal about it. The thing I'm more excited about is hearing how loud t...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:25 pmJenkins disappointed in issues between league, uni... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: S Malcolm Jenkins on the NFL-NFLPA relationship: “It's unfortunate what the relationship between the commissioner and the NFLPA is now. That's really not how it should be, but I'm not in the sit...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:26 pmDaniel realizes he's holding Brees' job from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: QB Chase Daniel on him being the starter right now: “I'd say I'm No. 1B right now. Drew (Brees), I obviously know what my role is on this team. And right now it's to prepare like the starter and...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:14 pmSpagnuolo not thinking about bounty scandal from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: DC Steve Spagnuolo told CBSSports.com that he hadn't thought about the what ifs in terms of would he have taken the job with the Saints had he known the bounty penalties beforehand. “The what if...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:07 pmSpagnuolo not relying on 2011 as barometer for imp... from New Orleans Saints RapidReports: DC Steve Spagnuolo said he's a little different in his approach to improving the Saints defense is that he's not using the 2011 season as a barometer and looking at rankings. “This is a whole ne...

New York Giants

May 27, 2012 @ 1:03 pmUnion, NFL now fighting over survivor benefits from New York Giants RapidReports: The NFLPA is circulating a petition to its players which asks the NFL to pay in full the entire cost of providing benefits to widows and survivors of deceased NFL players. CBSSports.com obtained a cop...
May 26, 2012 @ 7:38 pmHakeem Nicks undergoes successful foot surgery from New York Giants RapidReports: Earlier this week, Giants receiver Hakeem Nicks fractured his foot while participating in a drill during practice, and it was estimated the injury would keep him out about 12 weeks. That puts his retu...
May 25, 2012 @ 1:55 pmActor Charlie Sheen: I didn't buy Lawrence Taylor'... from New York Giants RapidReports: There had been reports that Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring had been auctioned off to actor Charlie Sheen, but Sheen denied that to TMZ. Taylor's ring was auctioned online last week and the buye...
May 25, 2012 @ 1:54 pmSporting News picks Coughlin as NFL's top coach from New York Giants RapidReports: Sporting News ranked the NFL's 32 coaches, with Giants coach Tom Coughlin edging out the Patriots' Bill Belichick and the Packers' Mike McCarthy for the top honor. Clifton Brown, the author of the ran...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:16 pmCharlie Sheen: 'I had nothing to do with' buying L... from New York Giants RapidReports: When a story emerged on Thursday that Charlie Sheen might've purchased Lawrence Taylor's auctioned-off Super Bowl ring, it seemed too good to be true. Turns out, it was, as Sheen said on Friday that h...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:31 pmCoughlin unsure if Nicks can be ready for opener from New York Giants RapidReports: Coach Tom Coughlin told the NFL Network that WR Hakeem Nicks broke his foot running a hook patter in Thursday's OTA. When asked if Nicks, who will undergo surgery in North Carolina on Friday, will be...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:06 pmGiants WR Hakeem Nicks fractures right foot, out 1... from New York Giants RapidReports: Nicks will miss 12 weeks with a broken foot. (Getty Images) Things aren't off to a great start for the Super Bowl-champion Giants in their quest to repeat, as the team announced that wide re...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:00 pmHixon, Randle, Barden could get opportunities whil... from New York Giants RapidReports: With WR Hakeem Nicks facing foot surgery and 12 weeks of rehab, veteran WR Domenik Hixon as well as rookie WR Rueben Randle and fourth-year WR Ramses Barden will be given a chance to see more reps acr...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:58 pmGiants open training camp in Albany on July 26th from New York Giants RapidReports: After spending the last preseason at the team's facility in East Rutherford, NJ, the Giants will return to the University of Albany for training camp on July 26th. Coughlin is a fan of taking players...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:54 pmGiants sign Hughes to replace Witherspoon from New York Giants RapidReports: The Giants have signed DB Dante Hughes to replace DB Brian Witherspoon, who tore his ACL for the second time in as many years on Wednesday. Hughes spent two seasons with the Colts and three with the C...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:54 pmNicks to miss 12 weeks following foot surgery from New York Giants RapidReports: WR Hakeem Nicks broke his fifth metatarsal in his right foot during the team's second OTA on Wednesday. He suffered the injury while running routes. Foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson will...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:12 pmReport: Charlie Sheen buys Lawrence Taylor's Super... from New York Giants RapidReports: Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl XXV ring might remain in famous hands. The ring, which was reportedly put up for auction by Taylor's son, was bought on Wednesday by actor Charlie Sheen, FoxSports.com's J...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:07 pmReport: Lawrence Taylor informed that Charlie Shee... from New York Giants RapidReports: Charlie Sheen reportedly purchased Lawrence Taylor's auctioned-off Super Bowl ring. (Getty Images) The whole saga involving Lawrence Taylor's Super Bowl ring may have taken a (somehow) eve...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from New York Giants RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:22 pmNFLPA cites Mara's comments in NFL suit from New York Giants RapidReports: The NFLPA filed a lawsuit in Minnesota that claims the league secretly instituted a salary cap during the 2010 season, which was supposed to be an uncapped year. The NFLPA cited Giants owner John Mara...

Philadelphia Eagles

May 25, 2012 @ 1:12 pm5 observations from OTAs: No. 1 -- Newcomer Ryans... from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: MLB DeMeco Ryans, acquired in an offseason trade with Houston, has already established himself as the leader of the defense. He obviously is relishing the chance to move back into a 4-3 defense (the T...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:49 pm5 observations from OTAs: No. 2 -- Kendricks looks... from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: Rookie LB Mychal Kendricks looked good at strong-side LB and should end up as the starter there. Granted, there wasn't any live hitting, which makes it difficult to evaluate a defensive player, especi...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:34 pm5 observations from OTAs: No. 3 -- CBs more comfor... from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: CBs Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie looked much more comfortable than they did last summer, when both joined a new team with no offseason program and a limited training camp. Rodgers-C...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:15 pm5 observations from OTAs: No. 4 -- Graham, Allen l... from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: DE Brandon Graham and FS Nate Allen, both of whom struggled last season coming back from knee surgeries, are in much better shape than they were when the 2011 season ended. Graham, a first-round pick...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:02 pm5 observations from OTAs: No. 5 -- Kafka impresses from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: In the battle for backup QB behind Michael Vick, third-year man Mike Kafka looked much sharper than five-year veteran Trent Edwards, who had problems with his accuracy as he learns a new system with a...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:31 pmReid thinks OTAs are AOK from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: Coach Andy Reid on the value of OTAs: "It allows you to knock off the rust. It also allows the young guys to learn."
May 24, 2012 @ 4:58 pmEagles in step in OTAs from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: Coach Andy Reid, summing up Eagles' first three-day OTAs session: "I thought the energy level was great. All in all, it's been a good three days."
May 24, 2012 @ 4:35 pmKafka has inside track on No. 2 from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: For what it's worth, Mike Kafka got the second-most reps at QB, behind starter Michael Vick, during the Eagles' first OTAs session. Veteran Trent Edwards was next, followed by rookie Nick Foles.
May 24, 2012 @ 3:25 pmRodgers-Cromartie is a man-to-man man from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromarie on why he prefers man-to-man coverage instead of zone: "It's more responsibility, but it's still easier because it's all on you. You know what you have to focus on."
May 24, 2012 @ 3:13 pmRodgers-Cromartie moves into Samuel's CB spot from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie will move into the starting lineup because CB Asante Samuel was traded to Atlanta. Rodgers-Cromartie said the team will miss Samuel. “He was one of our leaders and...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:54 pmReid pleased with QBs after first week of workouts from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: The Eagles finished up the final day of their first OTA session and, as expected, because contact is limited, the offense is ahead of the defense. Coach Andy Reid said he's pleased with the play of al...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:27 pmDE Babin, DT Jenkins excused from first week OTAs from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: DE Jason Babin (hunting in Alaska) and DT Cullen Jenkins (wife's surgery) missed all three days of the Eagles' first OTAs session, and coach Andy Reid said they were excused from the voluntary workout...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:59 pmEagles hire Tom Donahoe as senior advisor from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: The Eagles have hired Tom Donahoe as senior football advisor. Donohoe, a former GM with the Bills and Steelers, will work with the scouting and coaching staffs and help them evaluate personnel. He rep...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:23 pmFS Allen expects more blitzes to be called from Philadelphia Eagles RapidReports: FS Nate Allen said DC Juan Castillo will be more aggressive calling blitzes this season. “It was tough last year, with so many new faces and no offseason programs (because of the lockout),'' All...

Seattle Seahawks

San Francisco Forty Niners

May 25, 2012 @ 3:27 pmPanthers Jon Beason fires back on Twitter at Niner... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: On Thursday, 49ers quarterback Alex Smith made some noise when he said that passing yards are a "totally overblown stat." He's correct to a degree (although I personally don't believe he's as correct...
May 24, 2012 @ 9:01 pmWR Jenkins constantly watching his idol teammate M... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: WR A.J. Jenkins called WR Randy Moss his idol when he was growing up,so it was only natural the rookie made a point to find Moss early uponhis arrival to the team's facility in Santa Clara. "That's th...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:47 pmWR Jenkins anxious to work out with Jerry Rice from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Rookie WR A.J. Jenkins wore a big smile when he said he spoke withJerry Rice on the phone Wednesday. “He asked me when (do) you want to startworking out and I said ASAP,” Jenkins said. &ld...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:43 pmWR Jenkins claims he's just winded, not out of sha... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: WR A.J. Jenkins didn't completely agree with the notion that he cameinto the rookie minicamp out of shape. "It wasn't that. We only hadthree receivers. So we were always running," Jenkins said. "From...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:22 pmThere's even more to learn for 49ers defense from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Despite finishing as the NFL's second-ranked scoring defense last year(14.3 ppg), the 49ers weren't able to install DC Vic Fangio's completeplaybook due to the lockout and not having OTAs last year. "...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:15 pmOpposing coaches, players praising 49ers from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: LB Patrick Willis and the 49ers have received a lot of praise fromopposing coaches and players during the offseason. "It's amazing whenyou hear other guys or other coaches saying, 'Wow, you guys playe...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:13 pmWillis: Smith 'getting better' each day as an ever... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Part of Aldon Smith's offseason focus is transitioning from pass-rushspecialist to an every-down OLB. "It's been fun watching him," MLBPatrick Willis said. "He's still a little raw at it. Each day he'...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:08 pmInjury potential doesn't concern Willis during OTA... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: LB Patrick Willis missed four games due to injury last year, but saidhe hasn't changed his offseason regimen due to injury concerns. "Atthis point in my career, I understand injuries are going to happ...
May 24, 2012 @ 8:07 pmWillis: Last season's shortfall is 'fueling us' du... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: LB Patrick Willis on what is fueling the team during OTAs: "Justknowing what we were apart of last year and knowing that it wasn'tgood enough. Knowing that we can be better, knowing that we could dobe...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:44 pmAlex Smith 'could care less' about stats, rips Pan... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Stats are for losers. Unless those stats are wins. (Getty Images) Last year, the 49ers did magical things on the football field. Well, "magical" might not be the right word -- they ground th...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 8:25 pmHarbaugh's pleased P Lee received six-year deal from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Coach Jim Harbaugh on the six-year contract extension for P Andy Lee:“We're all really excited and happy for Andy about that. And selfishlyfor ourselves we're happy and excited that Andy Lee wil...
May 23, 2012 @ 8:24 pmHarbaugh: 'We think we have a really good [PR] in... from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Coach Jim Harbaugh on the team's depth behind Ted Ginn Jr. at PR: “Well, we think we have a really good one in Kyle Williams.And we'll always be developing players at every position.”
May 23, 2012 @ 8:22 pmGinn sidelined for OTAs from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: WR/PR Ted Ginn Jr. has been present, but has not participated in OTAsfor an unknown reason. Coach Jim Harbaugh would not address what theissue is, only offering: “He's working through something...
May 23, 2012 @ 8:16 pmHarbaugh: RT Davis is making significant progress from San Francisco 49ers RapidReports: Coach Jim Harbaugh made a point to mention how pleased he was with theprogress RT Anthony Davis has made. “Really good with his footwork,”Harbaugh said. “That's been much improved. K...

St. Louis Rams

May 25, 2012 @ 4:55 pmGM Snead: Rams will have all rookies signed by end... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: As coach Jeff Fisher said last week, the Rams will take their time signing their 10 drafted rookies. GM Les Snead told CBSSports.com on Friday that the decision to delay contract negotiations is to al...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:54 pmOT Long provides highlight at Friday's practice from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: The highlight of Friday's practice was undrafted rookie OT Joe Long catching a TD pass on a trick play. Long was immediately congratulated by fellow undrafted rookie DE Scott Smith. Long then emphatic...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:10 pmOT Smith says number switch part of change from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: OT Jason Smith switched his number from 77 to 72, his college number at Baylor. “”I'm a new person. Old things have been washed away,” Smith explained. “All things have become...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:08 pmOT Smith grateful to new coaching staff, ready to... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Jason Smith has missed 19 games over his three-year career because of concussions. Despite that history, the new coaching staff under Jeff Fisher has Smith penciled in as the starter at RT. “I'm...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:07 pmOT Smith excited to be working with Schottenheimer... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: OT Jason Smith is excited to be in Brian Schottenheimer's offense, which will emphasize the run game. Run blocking is one of Smith's strengths. Smith lauded the teaching of OL coach Paul Boudreau, cit...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:00 pmOT Smith not worried about outside chatter from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: OT Jason Smith said he doesn't put any pressure on himself to live up to his draft status as the second player selected in 2009. “My own personal goals are just to be the best at anything that I...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:58 pmOT Smith confident he can remain healthy all seaso... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: OT Jason Smith on his health: “I feel confident in my preparation up until this point. I'm very excited about just having the ability to show up to work every day. I want to be a part of what we...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:58 pmOT Smith: Goal is play every game from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: OT Jason Smith said his goal this year, as with previous years, is to play all 16 games. Smith has had concussions in each of the previous three seasons, but said he's healthy and ready to have a prod...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:57 pmLB Haggan having fun in attacking defense from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: LB Mario Haggan on the Rams defense: “It's definitely fun to play in. Judging from what guys said they did last year, it's going to be a little bit more of an attack mode. It's one of those situ...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:57 pmLB Haggan: Size doesn't matter from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Mario Haggan expects to compete for the starting job at SLB, a spot he played in Denver under John Fox. Haggan said Fox's defense is similar to what Jeff Fisher has implemented in St. Louis. Haggan ad...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:40 amJeff Fisher on Sam Bradford: Have to delete 2011 a... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Rams coach Jeff Fisher found himself on Rome on the CBS Sports Network on Thursday, and he made a couple interesting points.No. 1: He thinks Sam Bradford is going to be just fine and that the memories...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:08 pmQuick marvels at Bradford's passes from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Rookie WR Brian Quick said the first pass he caught from QB Sam Bradford this week was a slant. “It was pretty,” Quick said. “He throws a great ball. It doesn't get any better than t...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:07 pmWR Quick recognizes need to make fast impression from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: WR Brian Quick knows that showcasing his abilities begins in OTAs. “If you want to play, I've got to impress my coaches and just go out there and have fun,” he said Wednesday. “I fee...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:02 pmWR Givens says Bradford everything he thought he'd... from St. Louis Rams RapidReports: Rookie WR Chris Givens finally got to catch passes from QB Sam Bradford this week. “He's everything I heard about and more,” Givens said. “He hits every throw and is always on point....

Tampa Bay Buchaneers

May 24, 2012 @ 12:34 pm2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: NF... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Eli's got the trophy, but will Vick win more games in 2012? (Getty Images) The plan was originally to break down all the 2012 NFL over/under win totals together. But when I wrote the AFC bre...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:24 pmVegas as Bucs a long shot to win Super Bowl from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Vegas oddsmakers remain cold to the Bucs despite the numerous high-priced free-agent acquisitions and the high grades the team received from experts on the draft. For instance: The sports book directo...
May 24, 2012 @ 12:03 amKellen Winslow reportedly trashed Cali rental home... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Winslow reportedly trashed a house in Cali. (Getty Images) Kellen Winslow's been up in the news a lot lately because of his recent trade from Tampa Bay to Seattle. And now the new Seahawks t...
May 22, 2012 @ 11:01 pmBucs coach Greg Schiano: Winslow trade wasn't abou... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: "In any move we make, we're going to do what we think is best for the Bucs," Schiano said Tuesday. (US PRESSWIRE) The Buccaneerssignedveteran tight end Dallas Clark to a one-year deal Monda...
May 22, 2012 @ 4:07 pmWR Parker signs contract extension from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: WR Preston Parker, who signed with the Bucs in 2010 as an undrafted free agent, has signed a one-year extension that includes a $540,000 salary through 2012, a $1 million base salary for 2013 and a $5...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:57 pmSchiano wasn't trying to send a message by trading... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Coach Greg Schiano on the notion that trading TE Kellen Winslow to Seattle was done partly to send a message after Winslow missed the first weeks of OTAs: "It's really not a message. The only message...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:42 pmTE Clark felt 'most comfortable' in Tampa from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Former Indianapolis TE Dallas Clark on what ultimately brought him to Tampa: "The bottom line is that I was going to where I felt the most comfortable and that ended up being Tampa. Clark signed with...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:42 pmTE Clark: 'I feel like I can come out and perform... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: TE Dallas Clark, who signed a one-year deal with Tampa on Monday, on how his 32-year-old body is holding up after missing 16 games the last two seasons with wrist and leg injuries: "It's not slowing m...
May 22, 2012 @ 11:21 amBucs sign WR Greg Ellingson from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: The Bucs announced Tuesday the signing of WR Greg Ellingson, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent with Jacksonville in 2011. Most recently, he played for the New Orleans VooDoo of the Are...
May 22, 2012 @ 10:31 amWhile Schiano sends a message by shipping off Wins... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Greg Schiano wanted to make a statement about the future of the Tampa Bay Bucs and how things are going to be for the players. I don't blame him, since he got the job because ownership thought things...
May 22, 2012 @ 2:40 amBucs trade Winslow, sign Clark from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: TE Kellen Winslow has been traded to Seattle for an undisclosed draft choice and 32-year-old TE Dallas Clark, who played the past nine seasons for Indianapolis, has been signed, the team announced lat...
May 22, 2012 @ 12:59 amBuccaneers trade TE Kellen Winslow to Seahawks from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Winslow said the Bucs would trade him and that's exactly what they did Monday evening. (US PRESSWIRE) On the same day that the Buccaneers signed veteran tight end Dallas Clark, they also shi...
May 21, 2012 @ 7:29 pmReport: Buccaneers sign former Colts TE Dallas Cla... from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: The Bucs reportedly signed Clark Monday, which could mean Winslow has played his last game in Tampa.(US PRESSWIRE) On Monday, tight end Kellen Winslow announced that the Buccaneers didn't w...
May 21, 2012 @ 4:55 pmIs Schiano setting an example with TE Winslow? from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: Coach Greg Schiano apparently is making a statement with his treatment of TE Kellen Winslow, who said Monday on SiriusXM radio he's not in the Bucs' plans. Winslow, who has had six knee operations, ha...
May 21, 2012 @ 4:31 pmAfter Winslow, Bucs are thin at TE from Tampa Bay Buccaneers RapidReports: With TE Kellen Winslow apparently out of the Bucs' plans, the team looks lean with second-year TE Luke Stocker as the next option. In 2011, Winslow led the team with 75 catches. Stocker, who struggled...

Washington Redskins

Baltimore Ravens

May 25, 2012 @ 12:08 pmBoldin embraces mentor role from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: WR Anquan Boldin felt it was necessary to attend OTAs this week to mentor the younger WRs on the roster. "I think we're in a situation where they can learn just by seeing me out there, seeing me worki...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:04 pmBoldin predicts a Super Bowl season from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: After falling just short of the Super Bowl, WR Anquan Boldin believes Baltimore has what it takes to get there this year. "There's no way I thought we wouldn't go to the Super Bowl," Boldin said. "Tha...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:55 amLockout derailed McKinnie a year ago from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: LT Bryant McKinnie said his weight management spiraled during last year's lockout. He stopped working out and focused on his music producing career. When Baltimore signed him, he had to work extra hou...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:53 amLT McKinnie hopes to keep power with weight loss from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: LT Bryant McKinnie wants to play this season around 345 pounds. If he does, he is concerned about losing some power and strength. "I don't want to be too light," McKinnie said. "At the same time, that...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:53 amMcKinnie's goal is to get under 350 lbs. from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: LT Bryant McKinnie still weighs 358 pounds, the lightest he played at last season. He looks toned and said he feels better. His goal before the season starts is to get under 350 pounds, and, he hopes,...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:43 amKruger: Must step up with Suggs out from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: If OLB Paul Kruger wins the rush LB spot, he has big shoes to fill while Terrell Suggs rehabs his torn Achilles. "I think (Suggs) will fight his way back to help us out," Kruger said. "But in the mean...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:39 amWR Jones on Flacco: 'Poised, calm and humble' from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: WR Jacoby Jones, who previously caught passes from Houston QB Matt Schaub, has been impressed with QB Joe Flacco thus far. "He goes through his progressions so well," Jones said. "He makes sure everyo...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:37 amWR Jones: Joining Ravens a breath of fresh air from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: WR Jacoby Jones, who saw the majority of his reps at the No. 3 WR spot, said signing with Baltimore was a "breath of fresh air." "The guys have taken me in like a brother already," Jones said. "We've...
May 24, 2012 @ 11:12 amKindle abides by strict routine to become a better... from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: OLB Sergio Kindle, who's had two alcohol-related arrests, has fixed himself into a routine to avoid any mishaps. He chooses not to own a car so he can't stray from this routine. Kindle wakes up, works...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:59 amLB Kindle still managing how to play with hearing... from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: OLB Sergio Kindle, Baltimore's first choice in 2010, is still coping with hearing loss in his left ear following a fall down a flight of stairs in 2010. This has made it tough for him to hear calls, a...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:45 amKindle's healthy for 2012 season from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: After recovering from a fractured skull two summers ago, OLB Sergio Kindle is hoping to earn some playing time in 2012. "I'm great now," Kindle said. "I was good all of last year but I had to take pre...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:45 amYanda praises rookies Osemele and Gradkowski from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: RG Marshal Yanda on rookies OL Kelechi Semele and G/C Gino Gradkowski: "They seem like they want to work hard and they want to get it. And in the classroom, too, when we're going through plays, they s...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:43 amYanda: Ravens have potential to be best offense in... from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: The Ravens finished 2011 15th in total offense. RG Marshal Yanda is optimistic that number can drastically improve this season. "We flashed some really good things last year," Yanda said. "We just nee...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:32 amRG Yanda comes in 10 pounds lighter from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: RG Marshal Yanda reported to OTAs 10 pounds lighter at 305. He was listed at 315 pounds in 2011. This is typical for Yanda in the offseason. "I usually go down a little bit and then I start working my...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:28 amPollard: Super Bowl run starts now from Baltimore Ravens RapidReports: S Bernard Pollard said OTAs signal the beginning of a lot of needed work to reach the ultimate NFL goal. "We've got to go prove to a lot of people and to ourselves that we can do the same thing again,...

Buffalo Bills

Cincinnati Bengals

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Cleveland Browns

May 27, 2012 @ 1:00 pmReport: Former NFL RB Jamal Lewis has filed Chapte... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Lewis reportedly has $14.5 million in assets and $10.6 million in debts.(Getty Images) Jamal Lewis played for 10 NFL seasons with the Ravens and Browns. He won a Super Bowl as a rookie, and...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:36 pmBrowns may have reason to trade QB Colt McCoy from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Rookie starter Brandon Weeden said that Seneca Wallace has already given him sage advice, indicating that the veteran will embrace a mentoring role as the backup. Colt McCoy could cause dissension if...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:31 pmWhy Browns should retain Colt McCoy as backup QB from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Colt McCoy isthe team's second-best QB. He's young,familiar with the west coast offense, and he gives the team the best chance to win if rookie Brandon Weeden gets hurt orperforms poorly. McCoy has gi...
May 24, 2012 @ 10:47 pmJim Brown doesn't see anything 'outstanding' about... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Jim Brown still isn't impressed with Cleveland's newest running back. (Getty) If Jim Brown isn't careful, he's quickly going to cross over into Joe Namath territory, and considering how much...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:24 pmQB McCoy: 'You have to be able to thrive in those... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: QB Colt McCoy said he received a phone call from the Browns after they drafted Brandon Weeden and was told "just come in and compete." He added that "as a competitor, that's all you need to hear. You...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:23 pmLB Fujita on Bountygate: 'The tape itself is not e... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: OLB Scott Fujita on the tape that implicated former Saints DC Gregg Williams and furthered the Bountygate investigation: "We've all been in locker rooms where inappropriate things were said. But the t...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:16 pmLB Fujita: 'One of my goals is to teach' from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: OLB Scott Fujita on his reputation in regard to his alleged role in the Bountygate scandal: "I have a Master's in education. One of my goals is to teach . If this kind of thing prevents me from gettin...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:14 pmLB Fujita: I never contributed money to a bounty p... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: OLB Scott Fujita stressed"it's not true" that he contributed money to a bounty pool as a member of the Saints. "There will come a time when I'll be able to share more with you, but now is not that tim...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:12 pmShurmur impressed with WR Mitchell, FS Hagg from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Coach Pat Shurmur said WR Carlton Mitchell showed flashes of excellence at OTAs. He also praised 2011 seventh-round pick Eric Hagg, who appears to be in competition with Usama Young for the starting F...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:07 pmQB Weeden's getting used to throwing to veteran re... from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Expected starting QB Brandon Weeden on his first experience with the veteran receivers: "I haven't gotten a feel for every guy, butI felt good with how it went." Weeden added he still must get us...
May 22, 2012 @ 3:02 pmQB Weeden wants to earn the starting job from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Rookie QB Brandon Weeden on if he would have preferred being named the starter: "I want to compete. I want to go out and win the job."
May 22, 2012 @ 3:01 pmWeeden says relationship with McCoy is fine from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: Rookie QB Brandon Weeden on his relationship with incumbent starter Colt McCoy: "We're from the same conference, me from Oklahoma State and him from Texas. We joke about that. We're cordial. Everythin...
May 22, 2012 @ 2:56 pmQB Weeden ready to assume control from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: QB Brandon Weeden on assuming control: "Once I step into the huddle they know to be quiet. They know it's my play." The 28-year-old rookie said his new teammates "chirped a little" in the huddle after...
May 22, 2012 @ 2:51 pmFujita is fighting the league for his name from Cleveland Browns RapidReports: OLB Scott Fujita on fighting the league to eliminate his three-game suspension for his alleged participation in Bountgate: "Right now it's my word against theirs. My reputation is a lot more valauble...

Denver Broncos

Houston Oilers

May 25, 2012 @ 7:36 pmReport: Texans to bring in RB Forsett for tryout from Houston Texans RapidReports: The Texans will bring RB Justin Forsett for a tryout on Wednesday, according to Pro Football Talk. Forsett (5-8, 198) has rushed for 1,287 yards and 7 TDs and has also caught 97 passes for 730 yards a...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:29 pmNext week will be information overload from Houston Texans RapidReports: With the first week of OTAs in the books, coach Gary Kubiak said that next week will focus on more information. "We push more at them," said Kubiak. "Next week is the biggest week of information they'...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:51 pmSmith says rookies have 'swag' from Houston Texans RapidReports: DE Antonio Smith on the team's rookies: "All the rookies we've got are athletic and powerful. One thing I do like about them is they have their own little swag and confidence and cheer each other on....
May 24, 2012 @ 4:28 pmWalter not bothered by possession labels from Houston Texans RapidReports: Kevin Walter said he isn't bothered by being labeled as a possession WR. "There are a lot of guys that have made a strong living in this league at one time being a possession receiver," Walter said. "...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:22 pmJames' effort impresses Kubiak from Houston Texans RapidReports: Coach Gary Kubiak has been impressed with the effort of ILB Bradie James, who played under coordinator Wade Phillips' scheme when both were with the Cowboys. "He's a leader, a very sharp guy, knows ou...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Houston Texans RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 23, 2012 @ 12:34 amWade Phillips on Gregg Williams audio recording: '... from Houston Texans RapidReports: “It made me sick. I just don't believe in that," Phillips said.(US PRESSWIRE) Earlier this spring, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell suspended former New Orleans defensive coordinator Gr...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:14 pmPosey has strong NFL family ties from Houston Texans RapidReports: Rookie WR DeVier Posey doesn't lack for voices to help him adjust. His brother, Julian, is a CB with the Jets, while his uncle, Clint Haslerig, played in the NFL (Bears, Bills, Vikings, Jets) from 197...
May 22, 2012 @ 4:30 pmQB Yates: 'The roles have switched for me a lot si... from Houston Texans RapidReports: In one season, QB T.J. Yates went from being a third stringer to taking the bulk of snaps during OTAs. "The roles have switched for me a lot since I've been here." Yates said. "Now that I know th...
May 22, 2012 @ 4:23 pmFoster: 'It's part of the business, so we've got t... from Houston Texans RapidReports: Pro Bowl RB Arian Foster said the reality of not seeing T Eric Winston (Chiefs), G Mike Brisiel (Raiders) and ILB DeMeco Ryans (Eagles) hit home when OTAs began on Monday. "They were staples when I go...
May 22, 2012 @ 2:49 pmRookie WR Martin impresses Kubiak from Houston Texans RapidReports: Rookie WR Keyshawn Martin has quickly stood out as a return specialist in the eyes of coach Gary Kubiak. Martin produced 1,759 return yards at Michigan State while also scoring on both punt and kickof...
May 22, 2012 @ 2:31 pmKubiak excited about young WRs from Houston Texans RapidReports: Coach Gary Kubiak on the team's young WRs: "They're young. I can tell you that. It's exciting because we've got a lot of ability to work with."
May 22, 2012 @ 2:24 pmLB Sharpton still not ready from Houston Texans RapidReports: ILB Darryl Sharpton has not worked out in OTAs thus far as he continues to recover from a quadriceps injury that cost him the latter half of the 2011 season. Coach Gary Kubiak said that Sharpton will...
May 21, 2012 @ 9:40 pmSchaub says success for Keenum matter of learning... from Houston Texans RapidReports: QB Matt Schaub on rookie free agent QB Case Keenum: "You don't do what he was able to do at (the University of Houston) without having a lot of talent. It's just a matter of learning what we do, our s...
May 21, 2012 @ 9:35 pmFirst-round pick Mercilus puts focus on transition... from Houston Texans RapidReports: The heat and humidity was perhaps the biggest challenge for Whitney Mercilus, the team's first-round pick. Mercilus, who played DE at Illinois, is also making the adjustment to OLB in coordinator Wade...

Indianapolis Colts

May 25, 2012 @ 6:37 pmReport: Colts want to acquire Mike Jenkins from Da... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Is Dallas interested in trading Jenkins? Some say yes, some say no. (US Presswire) We told you a couple days ago that Cowboys cornerback Mike Jenkins is not happy with his current place of e...
May 25, 2012 @ 5:40 pmDwight Freeney: Moving to outside linebacker 'is g... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Most of the chatter about the Colts this offseason revolves around how Andrew Luck will adjust to life as an NFL quarterback, running a team that looked disastrous without Peyton Manning in 2011. But...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 17, 2012 @ 2:11 am10 questions for Pete Prisco on his Top 100 NFL Pl... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Turner's a top 100 player? Really? (US Presswire) Pete Prisco has his Top 100 NFL players list out now and that means it's time to kick back with a warm cup of Haterade and pick apart some o...
May 16, 2012 @ 2:40 pmBounty question: Why did Saints forget about Manni... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: With Bountygate in front of us again Wednesday, there's something I find puzzling about this whole Saints' episode. New Orleans coaches and players are accused of putting bounties on the heads of quar...
May 15, 2012 @ 6:23 pmOTA's begin from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Indy began three-weeks of OTA workouts Tuesday. TheColtswill have a media availability Wednesday and will also have availabilities May 23 and June 6. The team also has scheduled a veteran mini-camp fo...
May 15, 2012 @ 6:17 pmColts claim TE Smith off waivers from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: The Colts claimed TE Andre Smith off waivers from Chicago Tuesday and waived CB Mike Holmes. Smith, (6-5, 267) was originally signed by the Bears as an undrafted free agent on July 26, 2011. He spent...
May 14, 2012 @ 4:40 pmWant to win a signed Andrew Luck football? Click a... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Quaker Oats, the official hot cereal sponsor of the NFL, serves 2012 NFL Draft prospect Andrew Luck and young local athletes an oatmeal breakfast before hitting the field at the Play 60 Youth Fo...
May 13, 2012 @ 6:39 pmLaird: Pre-1993 players did not know effects of co... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Former Colts and Chargers S Bruce Laird (1972-1983) on former players' awareness of possible effects of concussions: “We did not know that if you were multiple concussed (there could be brain da...
May 13, 2012 @ 6:37 pmLaird: Goodell an exemplary commissioner for retir... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: The NFL, NFLPA and the NFL Alumni Association have all repeatedly turned their backs on retired players, according to Bruce Laird who is a former Colts and Chargers safety and current president and ch...
May 13, 2012 @ 6:36 pmLaird blames Martin for poor representation of ret... from Indianapolis Colts RapidReports: Former Colts and Chargers S Bruce Laird, who is currently the president and chairman of Fourth and Goal, blames former NFL Alumni Association executive director George Martin for the lack of represent...

Jacksonville Jaguars

May 25, 2012 @ 11:53 amReport: HBO wants 'Hard Knocks' team in place by J... from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Every day it feels like a new team turns down HBO's offer to appear on "Hard Knocks" in 2012. Or, at least, a new team says it's not interested. But there could be an end to the drama on the horizon:...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 23, 2012 @ 8:21 pmReport: Jaguars begin negotiations with Blackmon from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: The Jaguars have started negotiating with their 2012 draft selections, including first-round WR Justin Blackmon who was selected fifth overall, according to The Florida Times-Union.
May 23, 2012 @ 8:18 pmReport: Progress between Jaguars, Branch from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: The Jaguars have yet to sign any of their seven draft picks, but that could change soon. TheFlorida Times-Unionreported Wednesday the team has made progress with second-round DE Andre Branch and that...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:17 pmMincey, Kampman out of Jaguars practice Tuesday from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jaguars DE Jeremy Mincey missed practice Tuesday because of an illness and is expected to return Wednesday, coach Mike Mularkey said. Other players out included DT Tyson Alualu (knee), WR Taylor Price...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:16 pmMathis hopes to practice in mid-June minicamp from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jaguars CB Rashean Mathis said Tuesday he remains of schedule in his return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. He is scheduled to meet with orthopedist James Andrews June 4 and hopes to be cleare...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:13 pmSullivan*s detailed approach could benefit Jaguars... from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: New WR coach Jerry Sullivan continues to draw praise around Jaguars OTAs. “He's so detailed in his coaching and he really wants to do things exactly right. It's starting to show in the wideouts,...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:12 pmSmith says 2012 could be 'last call' from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jaguars DT D'Anthony Smith said he's aware he may be facing his last opportunity with the team. The 2010 third-round draft selection missed 2010 with an Achilles injury and last season with a toe inju...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:11 pmJones-Drew, Scobee remain absent from OTAs from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew and K Josh Scobee remained away from the team's facility as the second week of organized team activities began Tuesday. Scobee has yet to sign the team's franchise tender...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:42 pm5 positions to watch in Jaguars' OTAs: No. 1 -- QB from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Second-year veteran Blaine Gabbert is the starter, but speculation abounds that backup Chad Henne -- signed as a free agent this off-season -- will eventually win the starting job. Coach Mike Mularkey...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:41 pm5 positions to watch in Jaguars' OTAs: No. 2 -- WR from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: If a position looks different in Jacksonville this offseason, this is it. Rookie Justin Blackmon and veteran free agent Laurent Robinson are working with the first team, and Mike Thomas-- a starter on...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:39 pm5 positions to watch in Jaguars' OTAs: No. 3 -- CB from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: This position will take shape in training camp. Derek Cox is entrenched as the starter on one side, with longtime starter Rashean Mathis and veteran free agent Aaron Ross expected to compete at the ot...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:38 pm5 positions to watch in Jaguars' OTAs: No. 4 -- DE from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jeremy Mincey is the starter on one side, with the other side less certain. Veteran Aaron Kampman (knee) has played 11 games in two seasons and may not practice until training camp. If he is unavailab...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:37 pm5 positions to watch in Jaguars OTAs: No. 5 -- DT from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: The Jaguars are solid at the spot, but Tyson Alualu (knee) isn't practicing in OTAs and Terrance Knighton (eye) is out through the off-season. D'Anthony Smith has missed his first two seasons with inj...
May 21, 2012 @ 2:34 pmReport: Rookie DE Branch inspired by grandfather from Jacksonville Jaguars RapidReports: Jaguars rookie DE Andre Branch said he has his late grandfather, Orlandus, at least in part to thank for his being in the NFL. In February 2011, about a month before he died, Orlandus asked Andre, &ld...

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Miami Dolphins

May 27, 2012 @ 9:16 pmRex Ryan admits he 'didn't like' Tony Sparano but... from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Ryan and Sparano are now BFFs. (Getty Images) New Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has the unenviable task of jump-starting a pedestrian offense, preferably with the team's franchise...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:47 pmTannehill: Things are faster at this level from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB Ryan Tannehill learned one thing about the NFL game from practicing with the veterans: “Guys are faster. The play happens faster. But I was expecting it. You know I wasn't in a situation wher...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:46 pmMatt Moore, still loose from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB Matt Moore was voted the team MVP by media, and part of the reason was his laid-back California attitude that seems to relax the team. That sense of humor was on display recently. Moore was asked i...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:45 pmGarrard: I can do this from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB David Garrard said Miami's West Coast-style offense fits his skill set just fine: “If you go back and look at my tape, a lot of my two minute drills and hurry up offense sequences…thos...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:45 pmVernon has lots of promise from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: DE Olivier Vernon (Univ. of Miami), the fourth-round pick, only had nine sacks in three years in college. Some question the pick, but coach Joe Philbin said he could be a hidden gem. “We liked h...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:44 pmWhat are Philbin's offseason goals? from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Coach Joe Philbin knows what he wants to see during offseason practices, and most of it is off-the-field stuff. “You want to start building some chemistry. We've exposed the guys to a lot of inf...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:43 pmPhilbin likes learning process from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Coach Joe Philbin is pleased with how well players are learning the new offensive and defensive systems. “They've usually been here for a half a day, four hours a day, and we've been dividing th...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:36 pmTannehill impresses with arm, knowledge from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB Ryan Tannehill, the strong-armed rookie from Texas A&M, continued drawing good reviews, just as he did in the rookie workout. QB Matt Moore on Tannehill: “He can spin it. He can definitel...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:27 pmMoore: WRs are good enough from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB Matt Moore scoffed at the idea Miami doesn't have an big-time WR. “That's baloney. We've got five guys who could be that guy.” The WRs are led by Davone Bess, a slot WR, and Brian Hartl...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:25 pmQB Garrard makes good impression from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: RB Reggie Bush said he liked what he saw from QB David Garrard. “He looks good. He looks like he hasn't missed a beat.” Garrard missed last season after neck surgery. Garrard seemed to hav...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:23 pmPractice pace considerably faster than last year from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: QB Matt Moore said the practice pace and offense's pace are noticeably faster than a year ago. Coach Joe Philbin said the practice pace is faster partly because there are 80 players who need repetitio...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:21 pmRoss: QB Moore the likely starter from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Owner Stephen Ross said told NFL.com QB Matt Moore will likely be the starter because the team wants to bring rookie Ryan Tannehill along slowly. “For Mr. Ross to say something like that, I gues...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:20 pmPractice gets favorable marks from Philbin from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: Coach Joe Philbin said he liked what he saw at Tuesday's practice. “I was most pleased with the effort.” Philbin said in the final period “things got a little bit sloppy” but h...
May 22, 2012 @ 5:17 pmWR Matthews signs from Miami Dolphins RapidReports: WR Rishard Matthews (Nevada), one of Miami's two seventh-round picks, signed. Matthews is the third draftee to sign, joining DT Kheeston Randall (seventh round; Texas) and WR B.J. Cunningham (sixth ro...

New England Patriots

May 25, 2012 @ 2:34 pmBengals announce signing of first-round pick, guar... from New England Patriots RapidReports: Cincy announced Friday that they signed Zeitler. (Getty Images) On Wednesday, we told you that New England signed first-round pick (and hopeful pass-rush rejuvenator) Chandler Jones. To acqu...
May 25, 2012 @ 12:50 pmOL Richard signed for needed depth from New England Patriots RapidReports: The Patriots signed OL Jamey Richard (6-5, 295 pounds), who was a 2008 seventh-round pick of the Colts. With LG Logan Mankins recovering from ACL surgery and RG Brian Waters not yet at OTAs, the team...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:52 pmAddai playing mentor role from New England Patriots RapidReports: Former Colts RB Joseph Addai has no problem being a mentor to second-year players Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen. "It's a team sport, so not matter what, you want to help guys, if you're young or old....
May 24, 2012 @ 4:32 pmPats work out OL from New England Patriots RapidReports: Patriots worked out OTs Stephon Heyer and Brandon Keith and G/C Jamey Richard Wednesday. Patriots were without RT Sebastian Vollmer (back/ankle issues last season) and Brian Waters (doesn't take part...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:20 pmBrady impresses Lloyd from New England Patriots RapidReports: WR Brandon Lloyd likes what he sees so far in QB Tom Brady. "Definitely professional; makes the throws, makes the correct reads and delivers the ball," Lloyd said. "He's good from far away and he's go...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:09 pmWelker rusty in practice from New England Patriots RapidReports: WR Wes Welker, who is hoping to get a new contract, had an uneven day catching the ball from QB Tom Brady. Brady was steady. Ryan Mallett threw an interception to CB Marquice Cole, and Brian Hoyer was...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:09 pmDBs working hard from New England Patriots RapidReports: Devin McCourty, who has said he's been at both CB and S, was at CB in Thursday's practice. Second-year CB Ras-I Dowling, who quickly emerged as a starter last season before season-ending hip surgery,...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:06 pmHernandez getting a lot of reps from New England Patriots RapidReports: With Rob Gronkowski and Daniel Fells not practicing, Aaron Hernandez got a lot of reps at TE with UDFA Brad Herman helping out.
May 24, 2012 @ 4:03 pmLloyd looks impressive from New England Patriots RapidReports: WR Brandon Lloyd, who was with OC Josh McDaniels in Denver and St. Louis, looked like he has been in this offense for a while. He was smooth and caught everything thrown his way. Not the fastest guy b...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:02 pmOchocinco can't find where to line up again from New England Patriots RapidReports: WR Chad Ochocinco appeared to pick up where he left off last season. In today's practice he had to be told where to line up by Deion Branch, and then Ochocinco had to run a lap after going offsides on...
May 24, 2012 @ 2:16 pmRoundup of practice no-shows Thursday from New England Patriots RapidReports: Not present at Patriots' practice on Thursday, likely due to injury or rehab: LG Logan Mankins, RT Sebastian Vollmer, WR Anthony Gonzalez. Not present for reasons unknown: RG Brian Waters, LB Tracy Wh...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:36 pmInjuries keep trio from OTAs from New England Patriots RapidReports: G Logan Mankins, RT Sebastian Vollmer, WR Anthony Gonzalez were not at OTAs on Thursday because of injuries.
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from New England Patriots RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 23, 2012 @ 8:32 pmPatriots sign first-round DE Chandler Jones to fou... from New England Patriots RapidReports: The Patriots signed Jones on Wednesday, they announced. (Getty Images) During the 2012 NFL Draft, the Patriots did something very rare and traded up to grab a player, selecting Syracuse defe...
May 23, 2012 @ 6:04 pmPatriots have 2 unsigned picks after DE Jones agre... from New England Patriots RapidReports: After DE Chandler Jones signed a contract, the Patriots have two remaining unsigned picks: LB Dont'a Hightower (second first-round pick) and DE Jake Bequette (third round).

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New York Jets

May 27, 2012 @ 9:16 pmRex Ryan admits he 'didn't like' Tony Sparano but... from New York Jets RapidReports: Ryan and Sparano are now BFFs. (Getty Images) New Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano has the unenviable task of jump-starting a pedestrian offense, preferably with the team's franchise...
May 27, 2012 @ 10:54 amJets LB Bart Scott doesn't want son to play footba... from New York Jets RapidReports: Concussions are a concern for Scott.(US PRESSWIRE) Earlier this spring, former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner unwittingly found himself the target of criticism after what seemed like reasonable...
May 25, 2012 @ 3:26 pmPouha gives back to his alma mater from New York Jets RapidReports: DL Sione Pouha is giving back to his alma mater . Pouha, along with his wife, Keiti, is donating $50,000 to the University of Utah's football center and the new alumni locker room will feature his nam...
May 25, 2012 @ 11:53 amReport: HBO wants 'Hard Knocks' team in place by J... from New York Jets RapidReports: Every day it feels like a new team turns down HBO's offer to appear on "Hard Knocks" in 2012. Or, at least, a new team says it's not interested. But there could be an end to the drama on the horizon:...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:50 pmIt's OTAs, but still: Mark Sanchez outperforms Tim... from New York Jets RapidReports: The guy on the left didn't perform as well as the guy on the right. (US Presswire) Before you begin reading this post, let me remind you that it's May 24, the season doesn't start for more t...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:40 pmRyan joking about Sparano's INT philosophy from New York Jets RapidReports: Coach Rex Ryan joked that OC Tony Sparano is putting so much emphasis on having every offensive player try to get down a defensive player who intercepts a ball that he wondered if, when it happens in...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:34 pmTebow picked off in drills from New York Jets RapidReports: Newly signed S Yeremiah Bell intercepted QB Tim Tebow during team drills on Thursday and coach Rex Ryan is very pleased with what he's seen thus far. He referred to Bell and S Eric Smith as the "first...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:33 pmRyan plans to spend more time with players from New York Jets RapidReports: Coach Rex Ryan said he will return to his "roots," meaning he will spend more time with the players. He has already been in, and plans to be in, many more position meetings and intends to spend even m...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:27 pmRyan says Sanchez is the 'healthiest he's ever bee... from New York Jets RapidReports: Coach Rex Ryan said QB Mark Sanchez is the "healthiest he's ever been." Ryan was also pleased with how his starter has thrown the ball. "He's zipping it [and] he's throwing it with touch."
May 24, 2012 @ 4:22 pmTebow getting good grasp of offense from New York Jets RapidReports: QB Tim Tebow is still working to find his place and learn a new system. "We've had some ups and downs," coach Rex Ryan said. "I think he was better the first day [of OTAs]. I think he's done well. I t...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:21 pmRyan praises Scott from New York Jets RapidReports: Coach Rex Ryan raved about veteran LB Bart Scott, implying that Scott was reinvigorated following 2011, which was not his best year. "Bart Scott's ready to be Bart Scott, the guy we brought in here,"...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:20 pmRyan pleased with tempo from New York Jets RapidReports: Coach Rex Ryan said he's very happy with the tempo that he's seen thus far during OTAs, especially as the offense is still learning a new system, brought in by OC Tony Sparano. "We're working at a fas...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:10 pmHarris spending time on sideline from New York Jets RapidReports: LB David Harris spent most of his time on the sideline during Thursday"s OTAs. According to coach Rex Ryan, Harris has "a bit of a calf strain."
May 24, 2012 @ 4:04 pmWesthooff to join team at training camp from New York Jets RapidReports: Special Teams Coach Mike Westhoff will not rejoin the team until training camp. Westhoff had a titanium rod implanted in his leg several years ago following bone cancer. The rod broke recently so West...
May 24, 2012 @ 3:00 pmLG Slauson says he's fully healthy, waiting for cl... from New York Jets RapidReports: LG Matt Slauson was held out of team drills Thursday following offseason surgery on his left shoulder. But Slauson says he's 100 percent and ready to go as soon as the medical staff clears him. "I'm j...

Oakland Raiders

May 25, 2012 @ 4:33 pmRaiders take break from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: The Raiders will take a break from OTAs next week and resume their organized workouts June 4-7 at team headquarters in Alameda. The team's mandatory minicamp is set for June 12-14, and training camp i...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:30 pmGoethel working hard in OTAs from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: LB Travis Goethel, who suffered a season-ending knee injury in training camp last season, said he's been a full participant in OTAs. “It's the longest I've been out of football since I (started)...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:24 pmGoethel has a chance to be 'very good,' Allen says from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: Dennis Allen on LB Travis Goethel, who missed last season after knee surgery and eight games as a rookie after back surgery: “If he can stay healthy, I think he's got a chance to be a pretty goo...
May 25, 2012 @ 4:23 pmBig opportunity for Goethel from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: LB Travis Goethel was set to open the season in the starting lineup two years ago as a rookie before back surgery forced him to miss the first eight games. Then last year he appeared to be in line to...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:15 pmBartell all about consistency from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: Ex-Ram CB Ron Bartell on what he brings to the Raiders: “Consistency. I'm a consistent football player. You know what you're going to get from me week in, week out. I'm going to challenge guys....
May 24, 2012 @ 4:15 pmSpencer, Bartell working with starters from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: CBs Shawntae Spencer and Ron Bartell, two key free agent pickups, have been working with the first-team defense – Bartell on the left side and Spencer the right – during OTAs. DeMarcus Van...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:05 pmSpencer's hamstring injury impacted playing time l... from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: CB Shawntae Spencer started 32 straight games from 2009-2010 for the 49ers but had zero starts last year, coach Jim Harbaugh's first in San Francisco. What went wrong? “I sustained a hamstring i...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:01 pmBartell, Spencer share a common bond from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: CBs Ron Bartell and Shawntae Spencer, a pair of free-agent additions, have a lot in common, including their birthday. They were both born on Feb. 2, 1982, and turned 30 this year. Both were second-rou...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 23, 2012 @ 9:37 pmRB McFadden ranked No. 60 on NFL Network's top 100... from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: RB Darren McFadden is ranked No. 60 on the NFL Network's list of top 100 players for 2012. The list is based on a vote of NFL players, and the fact that McFadden ranked that high despite missing the f...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:57 pmRB Goodson looks forward to fresh start from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: RB Mike Goodson had a combined 762 yards from scrimmage two years ago at Carolina but had a nightmare 2011 season. He had no carries, one catch and appeared in just four games before landing on IR wit...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:51 pmRB Goodson makes good impression in backup battle from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: RB Mike Goodson has made a strong impression on coach Dennis Allen during OTAs as he competes for the job to be Darren McFadden's backup. “Good athlete,” Allen said of Goodson, acquired fr...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:44 pmRB Goodson 'loves' Raiders' offensive scheme from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: RB Mike Goodson, who came to the Raiders from Carolina in a March trade, is battling Taiwan Jones for the backup job behind Darren McFadden. He said the Raiders' offense and zone blocking scheme are a...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:34 pmCB Bartell says he won't wear mandated knee, thigh... from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: It's safe to say that CB Ron Bartell isn't a fan of the NFL's plan to make knee and thigh pads mandatory in 2013. “I won't be wearing them in 2013, 2014, 2015,” Bartell said. “It tak...
May 22, 2012 @ 6:52 pmAusberry puts muscle on in offseason from Oakland Raiders RapidReports: TE David Ausberry, who played WR at USC, weighed 250 pounds last year as a rookie after switching positions. This year he's up to 265 pounds, making him better equipped to block in the trenches and co...

Pittsburgh Steelers

May 27, 2012 @ 12:33 pmDL coach Mitchell: Reserve judgment on DT McLendon from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: DT Steve McLendon has been released five times by the Steelers. Could he become another James Harrison, whom the Steelers cut three times? “Everybody wants to discard McLendon. Let me tell you t...
May 25, 2012 @ 9:30 pmTE Pope: 'This time around, I feel like I have a g... from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: TE Leonard Pope lost to the Steelers as a member of the Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, which he called being on “the wrong side of the confetti.” He likes his chances after signing as a fr...
May 25, 2012 @ 9:23 pmWR Brown: 'That's what OTAs are for, laying a foun... from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: WR Emmanuel Sanders called OC Todd Haley' playbook “90 percent different” from that of Haley's predecessor Bruce Arians, now with the Colts. Fellow WR Antonio Brown said OTAs are a prime t...
May 25, 2012 @ 9:20 pmCB Lewis on starting: 'I have to be out there' from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: CB Keenan Lewis, after one season at nickelback, has the inside track to replace departed free agent William Gay as a starter. Two 2011 draftees, Cortez Allen and Curtis Brown, might push Lewis. &ldqu...
May 25, 2012 @ 9:15 pmCB Lewis predicts he'll play in the next Pro Bowl from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: CB Keenan Lewis predicted after the third day of OTAs he'll end the 2012 season in the Pro Bowl, provided there is one. "Watch out: This is going to be a big year right here." Lewis is a former third-...
May 25, 2012 @ 2:34 pmBengals announce signing of first-round pick, guar... from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Cincy announced Friday that they signed Zeitler. (Getty Images) On Wednesday, we told you that New England signed first-round pick (and hopeful pass-rush rejuvenator) Chandler Jones. To acqu...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:51 pm'Why not' go with rookies, Gilbert says from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Marcus Gilbert knows all about starting as an NFL rookie on the OL, something he did for 13 games in 2011. In top two draft picks OG David DeCastro and OT Mike Adams, "I think they're very capable, ta...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:40 pmLT is Gilbert's 'passion' from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Second-year vet Marcus Gilbert prepared from February through April to move from right to left OT, where rookie Mike Adams is being given the opportunity to play on the first team. "I'd like to play l...
May 24, 2012 @ 6:35 pmGilbert feels left out from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: OT Marcus Gilbert would rather play the left side than the right, where he started most of 2011 and now in OTAs finds himself again. "I was kind of bummed out about it," Gilbert said Thursday of secon...
May 24, 2012 @ 5:35 pmAllen likes nickel back position from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Cortez Allen, the Steelers' dime DB as a rookie last year, has worked at nickel back in OTAs thus far. He told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: “It is a great position to play. It's fun. It's diff...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:59 pmOffense goes to school from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: RB Isaac Redman likes the Todd Haley offense, which at least early on will focus on him, of course. "It's tough on everybody to learn a new system and new verbiage'" said Redman, set to replace Rashar...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:57 pmPope: Don't count TEs before season hatches from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Just because David Johnson is considered a FB right now doesn't necessarily mean he no longer could perform TE functions. Newly signed TE Leonard Pope, part of Todd Haley offenses in Arizona and Kansa...
May 24, 2012 @ 4:53 pmRedman likes his new blocker from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Isaac Redman, the apparent starting RB while Rashard Mendenhall recovers from January ACL surgery, likes the idea of TE David Johnson at FB. "That's going to help develop him," Redman said. " Instead...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:58 pmDE Keisel back for final workout of week from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: DE Brett Keisel returned from family affairs for Day 3 of OTAs -- the final workout this week. Reserve RB Jonathan Dwyer was excused to attend a family graduation, and some players got a day off, such...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from Pittsburgh Steelers RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...

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San Diego Chargers

May 26, 2012 @ 6:44 pmShould the Chargers re-sign Tomlinson?: Final verd... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: The idea of RB LaDainian Tomlinson finishing his career in San Diego sounds wonderful. It would give Tomlinson one last chance at a Super Bowl and allow fans an opportunity to see him play in a Charge...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:41 pm3 reasons not to bring back Tomlinson: No. 1 -- Pr... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: RB LaDainian Tomlinson averaged 3.7 yards per carry for the Jets last season, which was better than his final year in San Diego (2009) when he averaged a career low 3.3 yards per carry. Tomlinson, how...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:39 pm3 reasons to bring back Tomlinson: No. 1 -- To be... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: The Chargers need a third-down RB to replace Mike Tolbert (Panthers), who led the team last season with 10 TDs (eight rushing, two receiving). In 2011, RB LaDainian Tomlinson only had three TDs (one r...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:35 pm3 reasons not to bring back Tomlinson: No. 2 -- Ma... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: QB Philip Rivers became the unquestioned leader of the Chargers' locker room when RB LaDainian Tomlinson was released after the 2009 season,. Similarly, RB Ryan Mathews is poised to receive a confiden...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:33 pm3 reasons to bring back Tomlinson: No. 2 -- Mento... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: RB Ryan Mathews (round one, 2010) has had 10 fumbles (five in 2010 and five in 2011) through his first two seasons. Mathews has repeatedly expressed his admiration of RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who also...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:31 pm3 reasons not to bring back Tomlinson: No. 3 -- O... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: The Chargers have auditioned, but not signed, a few veteran RBs since they lost RB Mike Tolbert (Panthers) in free agency. LaDainian Tomlinson could be the right man to fill the hole. However, RB Curt...
May 26, 2012 @ 6:29 pm3 reasons to bring back Tomlinson: No. 3 -- Sell t... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: RB LaDainian Tomlinson is still a fan favorite and many consider him the greatest Charger of all-time. Tomlinson received a huge reception when he recently spoke at the Celebration of Life ceremony fo...
May 25, 2012 @ 10:52 pmReport: Former trainer McDonald dies from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: Former Chargers trainer Ric McDonald died Thursday of unknown causesat his home in San Diego, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was 69. McDonald spent 19 seasons (1971-1989) with the Charge...
May 24, 2012 @ 1:43 am2012 NFL season over/under win totals released: AF... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: Who wins more games this year: New Bronco Peyton or new hairstyle Brady? (Getty Images) It's only May, but we have our hands on some "legal" -- in Vegas anyway -- over and unders for NFL win...
May 23, 2012 @ 5:14 pmTurner says he'll 'lean heavily' on ST coordinator... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: Coach Norv Turner seemed lost at times during games last season. For an example: In Week 12 vs. the Broncos, Turner was unaware RB Ryan Mathews was not in when calling a running play. During this offs...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:59 pmTurner: ILB Moulton has great upside from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: ILB Jonas Mouton (round two, 2011) missed last season after injuring his shoulder in the fourth preseason game. “His addition to our team has been delayed a year,” Turner told season ticke...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:53 pmTurner: TE Rosario key acquisition from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: TE Dante Rosario (Broncos) could be one of the biggest free agent acquisitions, according to coach Norv Turner. “Rosario is really flying under the radar right now,” Turner told season tic...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:45 pmTurner: Chargers have added depth from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: Injuries over the past two seasons have arguably prevented the Chargers from making the playoffs. Coach Norv Turner told season ticket holders in a conference call that all the offseason moves have ad...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:31 pmGreen Hadnot will compete for starting LG from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: LGs Tyronne Green and newly signed Rex Hadnot (Cardinals) will compete for a starting role, coach Norv Turner told season ticket holders in a conference call. Turner also said he has a lot of confiden...
May 23, 2012 @ 4:28 pmTurner: Meachem 'cabable of being a 1,000-yard rec... from San Diego Chargers RapidReports: Coach Norv Turner told season ticket holders in a conference call that he believes the offense will be able to overcome the loss of WR Vincent Jackson (Buccaneers). “We have been so successful a...

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