Archive for March, 2009
Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brandon Pettigrew, Jacob Lacey, Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State TE Brandon Pettigrew was nice enough to inform everyone that he would not work out today because of a pulled hamstring. He will set up a date with his agent to work out for teams in about two weeks.
Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Delaware, Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
There were 14 NFL teams represented at Tuesday’s pro day. With safety Louis Delmas as the main attraction, there were defensive backfield coaches from Detroit, Jacksonville, Carolina and New Orleans.
Posted: Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
LaDainian Tomlinson and the San Diego Chargers have agreed to a renegotiated deal that will keep the star running back with the team until 2011.
The move clears up the Chargers backfield situation for fantasy leaguers.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Denver Broncos, Jay Cutler, Josh McDaniels, Matt Cassel, Pat Bowlen
The Denver Post reports that while the Broncos feel a conference call between coach Josh McDaniels and quarterback Jay Cutler went smoothly, a source close to Cutler claims he came away doubting he will be with the club by the draft on April 25.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Free Agency 2009, Kevin Burnett, Reed Doughty, San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins
Free agency is still underway, as teams continue to complete rosters. The Redskins and Chargers have made deals to improve depth on defense according to published reports.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, Phil Loadholt
Prospects worked out indoors on FieldTurf in front of 50 scouts at the University of Oklahoma. Vikings coach Brad Childress and vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman, Lions offensive line coach Pat Morris, Bills offensive line coach Sean Kugler and Dolphins offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo were among those in attendance to see the players.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Alex Smith, Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that they had agreed to a restructured contract with QB Alex Smith — a deal that was a long time in the works.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Chris Pizzotti, Colorado State, Desmond Bryant, Gartrell Johnson, Harvard, Kory Sperry, Kyle Bell
Seven NFL teams came to Colorado State’s pro day to watch 10 prospects workout indoors on FieldTurf.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jerraud Powers, Sen'Derrick Marks, Tyronne Green
The players worked out indoors on FieldTurf. Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and Giants scouting director Mark Ross were among the player personnel executives in attendance. Hmmm, wonder if Alabama’s pro day taking place tomorrow had an impact on the number of teams going to Auburn today?
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New England Patriots, Tedy Bruschi
Every once in a while, we here at NFL.com have a first-hand chance to see how important football and its players are to fans around the country. Tuesday, we experienced one of those times.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Edgerrin James, LaDainian Tomlinson
Anquan Boldin and Edgerrin James are now going to dominate the headlines coming out Arizona, coming in the wake of a Super Bowl appearance and Kurt Warner signing a new contract.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jamar Love, Jonathan Luigs, Jose Valdez
Twelve prospects ran indoors on FieldTurf for 12 teams. Panthers general manager Marty Hurney and Panthers offensive line coach Dave Magazu. were present.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Free Agency 2009, Leigh Bodden, New England Patriots
The New England Patriots and veteran CB Leigh Bodden have agreed to a one-year contract for the veteran minimum of $750,000, a league source told NFL.com’s Vic Carucci.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Ray Lewis
NFL.com has confirmed that linebacker Ray Lewis has re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens. A press conference to officially announce the signing has yet to be disclosed by the team.
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Free Agency 2009, Gerald Sensabaugh, Jacksonville Jaguars
The Dallas Morning News reports that the Cowboys have agreed to terms with free-agent safety Gerald Sensabaugh to fill a glaring need in the secondary.