36-year-old former NFL QB Steve McNair was found shot to death early on Saturday July 4, 2009. A Nashville police spokes person confirmed McNair and an unnamed woman were found shot to death at McNair’s residence.
McNair lead the Tennessee Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV and spent 11 seasons with the team before spending two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. McNair was also a three-time Pro Bowler and was the Co-AP NFL MVP in 2003.
The police do have a lead in the case, and have identified the woman found with McNair. More details will be available as the story progresses.
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.
Just say no. That’s what the D.A.R.E program taught me back in middle school. And that’s what the Bucs and Raiders have said– as well as more than a dozen other teams– to the possibility of adding free-agent receiver Terrell Owens to their rosters.
The Bucaneers and Raiders join the Titans, Vikings, 49ers, Giants, Dolphins, Redskins, Ravens, Falcons, Browns, Chargers, Eagles, Jets, Rams, Saints, Texans and Jags as teams who’ve denied interest in Owens.
And all this after the wideout’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said “several teams” were interested in TO and that a deal should be expected within the next week.
Source: Rotoworld.com, Profootballtalk.com – 4:10 p.m. et
The deal between the Denver Broncos and running back J.J. Arrington apparently hit a snag that threatens to kill the deal, the Denver Post is reporting.
Steelers FA wide receiver Nate Washington is scheduled to meet with Tennessee Titans today, PFT has reported per the Tennessean.
The New York Giants have agreed to a four-year, $16 M deal wit DT Rocky Bernard, according to Rotoworld.
Wide receiver Laveranues Coles will reportedly decide as early as today whether he’ll join the Buffalo Bills or Miami Dolphins.
Free-agent WR Michael Clayton has re-signed with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dolphins free-agent cornerback Andre Goodman is visiting the Cleveland Browns today, PFT has reported.
The Chicago Bears have made a contract offer to retain free agent RB Kevin Jones, who is said to be on the radar of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brad Briggs of the Chicago-Sun Times.
Source: Rotoworld, Profootballtalk, Denverpost.com -9:39 a.m. et
Offensive lineman Jason Brown (Ravens) has agreed to a five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams, John Clayton has confirmed, per Rotoworld.
Per KFFL, the Rams are still in negotiation with CB Ron Bartell.
The Redskins have signed OG Derrick Dockery (Bills) to a five-year, $26 million deal that includes $8.5 M guranteed, according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter.
The Raiders have tendered RFA center Jon Condo, LB Ricky Brown and LB Jon Alston.
The Jets and Eagles have completed a trade that will send CB Lito Shepard to the Jets in exchange for a 2009 fifth-round pick and a conditional 2010 pick.
After first reporting Bart Scott had signed with the Jets, it was reported that the Ravens were still in the mix. Scott finally settled on the Jets aftet they upped the ante with a six-year, $48 million contract offer. Per KFFL, the decision to go with Scott over free-agent linebacker Ray Lewis was mostly due to age.
The Lions have agreed to terms with RB Maurice Morris on a three-year deal worth about $7 million, NFL Network has reported.
Kerry Collins will stay with the Titans, on a two-year, $15 million deal with $8.5 M guaranteed.
Profootballtalk has posted an item on the rumors of a Matt-Cassel-to-the-Bucs trade. Anyway, check it out here.
NFL.com has a complete “FREE AGENT TRACKER,” with an alphabetized listing of every NFL Free agent, their stats, experience, ‘08 team and ‘09 team. Check that out here.
Source: Rotoworld.com, NFL.com, KFFL.com – 10:45 a.m. et
36-year-old former NFL QB Steve McNair was found shot to death early on Saturday July 4, 2009. A Nashville police spokes person confirmed McNair and an unnamed woman were found shot to death at McNair’s residence.