The NFL suspended Browns WR Dante Stallworth indefinitely for violating the league’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies, Rotoworld has learned.
According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, QB Brett Favre is pain free, contrary to earlier media reports.
Raiders recent No. 1 Draft Pick Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, has re-injured his right hamstring, per Contra Costa Times’ Jerry McDonald.
The Arizona Cardinals have signed fourth-round pick Greg Toler, CB, PFT has reported.
There are 61 days until we kick off the 2009 NFL Season. -RZR
Source: Rotoworld, Contra Costa Times, Star Tribune, Profootballtalk - 5:41 p.m. et
After missing out on a trade for Broncos QB Jay Cutler, the Jets may look at wide receiver in the draft to aid QB Kellen Clemens, the New York Post is reporting.
The Ravens have added two coaches to the staff, the Baltimore Sun has learned. The team has promoted Roy Anderson to defensive assistant and hired Matt Weiss as head coaching assistant.
The Cincinnait Enquirer has reportedly “debunked” the rumors linking Bengals WR Chad Ocho Cinco to the Oakland Raiders.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette has reported that quarterback Byron Leftwichspent the day with the Washington Redskins Friday and the two sides are discussing a contract.
The Steelers, on the other hand, hosted UNLV fullback Fank Summers Friday, writes Mike Prisuta of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Summers becomes the eighth draft-prospect brought in by Pittsburgh.
The Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins essentially swapped centers today, as the Phins sent Samson Satele, 24, to the Silver and Black in exchange for a sixth-round pick, Raiderbeat.com is reporting. The teams also swapped fourth-round picks.
The Dolphins signed former Raiders center Jake Grove to a huge free-agent deal in early March, making Satele expendable.
Satele for a sixth-round draft choice seems like a steal to us, considering he’s started every game for the Dolphins since being drafted in 2007, as a second-round pick.
It’s not yet clear what this means for the Raiders –though it never really is. In the past week, the Raiders have added two starting offensive linemen: Satele and OT Khalif Barnes (Jaguars). The team also added OT Erik Pears on March 3.
Are the Raiders taking care of the O-line now, and looking to fill another need with the seventh pick in the first round? Or is Cable, a former offensive line coach, simply building from the inside out?
Source: Raiderbeat.com, Raiders.com - 10:01 p.m. et
Jets RB Thomas Jones was a no-show for the third straight day, which, as TheNewark Star-Ledgerwrites, could affect the team’s draft plans if his absence continues through April.
The Tennessean has learned that the Titans and return man Mark Joneshave agreed to terms on a multiyear deal. Jones will help fill the void left by Chris Carr. The Titans also received a visit Wednesday from free-agent CB Donald Strickland.
The Raiders re-signed return man Justin Miller and defensive tackle William Joseph, though most of the sports world only found out when the players showed up for offseason workouts, writes David White of the San Francisco Chronicle.
According to the Detroit Free Press, teammates of Daunte Culpepper say the Lions signal caller has lost weight.
Since we’ve been away for the last day and a half, we’ll highlight some of the biggest moves in free agency, the NFL Draft, and other NFL News:
Michigan defensive tackle Will Johnson put on a show at his campus Pro Day workout, bench pressing 225 pounds a mind-blowing 47 times, PFT has reported.
According to The Boston Globe, the Patriots have retained defensive linemanMike Wright, after both sides agreed to a four-year deal worth about $7.5 million. The deal also reportedly contains approximately $10 million in play-time escalators.
Jaguars receiver Matt Joneswas released from jail Saturday, a day earlier than expected after Jones was serving a week-long stay after violating his plea agreement.
The Oakland Raiders have come to terms with free agent Khalif Barnes after weeks of hot-and-cold talks between the team and the former Jaguars offensive tackle, John Clayton of ESPN.com is reporting. The deal was believed to be dead when the Raiders said they were no longer interested. Either Barnes or the Raiders gave in — likely Barnes after receiving very little interest from other teams. But financial terms have not yet been released.
Free-agent WR Joey Galloway has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, Profootballtalk has reported.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dante Stallworth was detained but not yet charged after his alleged involvement Saturday in a car accident that led to the death of a 49-year old pedestrian. However, per PFT, the charges are expected. I’ll leave the verbiage up to legal-team Florio:
As authorities in South Florida wait for the results of a blood draw performed on Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth, a source with knowledge of the investigation tells us that prosecutors are preparing an indictment for DUI manslaughter, under the assumption that the results will show that Stallworth’s blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit of 0.08 percent when he collided with a pedestrian…
Former Raiders defensive back and kick-return specialist Chris Carr has inked a two-year, $5 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Carr spent last season with the Titans.
The St. Louis Rams have bid adieu to wide receiver Torry Holt. The 11-year veteran was due a $1.25 million signing bonus on March 17, and per Rotoworld the move saves the team $8 million in cap space. Holt’s release was expected – especially after the team chose not to invite Holt to their off-season conditioning program.
The Detroit Lions completed a blockbuster trade Saturday, sending defensive tackle Cory Redding and a fifth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson.
Adam Caplan of scout.com is reporting the Denver Broncos have reached a deal with TE Jeb Putzier, who spent last season with the Donkeys.
Rotoworld is reporting that the Cleveland Browns have released WR Joe Jurevicius on Wednesday. Jurevicius, 34, reportedly underwent seven knee surgeries in the 12 months prior to December ‘08.
KFFL has learned that the Bucs have released PK Shane Andrus.
The New York Jets have signed LB Larry Izzo (Patriots) to a Karen Guregian of the Boston Heraldis reporting.
“I’d like to thank Mr Kraft, Coach Belichick, and the entirePatriotsorganization, coaches, staff and fans for being so supportive during my eight years in New England,” Izzo was quoted on bostonherald.com. “It was an incredible honor to play with so many talented players who have become lifelong friends.”
The Chicago Bears have released OG Terrence Metalf, per KFFL.
The Eagles have signed unrestricted free-agent safety Rashad Baker (Raiders). According to KFFL, the deal is for one year and terms were not disclosed.
Profootballtalk is reporting that when the Panthers cut starting cornerback Ken Lucas they may have saved $2.375 million in cap space, but the veteran defensive back will count $8.33 million against the ‘09 cap because of unpaid bonuses–and the fact that ‘09 will be the last uncapped year.
