Archive for March, 2009
Posted: Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Derrick Brooks, Free Agency 2009, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Former Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks said Tuesday that he does not plan to retire and he has heard from several teams about possibly signing him.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, Mike Peterson
The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms on a two-year contract with free-agent linebacker Mike Peterson on Monday night, reuniting him with his former defensive coordinator, current Falcons coach Mike Smith.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Andrew Gardner, Darryl Richard, Georgia Tech, Jahi Word-Daniels, Michael Johnson, Tony Clark, Vance Walker
Georgia Tech’s pro day took place today in Atlanta, and officials from 26 NFL teams attended. That included two head coaches — the Carolina Panthers’ John Fox and the Atlanta Falcons’ Mike Smith. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt has the report.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Colin Dow, Colt Anderson, J.D. Quinn, Montana, Montana State, Pro Days
The University of Montana held its pro day Monday, with three schools represented and 11 players participating — five from Montana, four from Montana State and two from Carroll College. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt has the report.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | Frank Tadych Tags: Seattle Seahawks, T.J. Houshmandzadeh
The newest Seattle Seahawk — wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh — was in the house today at NFL.com and NFL Network making the rounds.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brian Johnson, Brice McCain, Louie Sakoda, Paul Kruger, Sean Smith, University of Utah
The University of Utah pro day was held today in Salt Lake City, with 13 players working out and 21 NFL teams represented. Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Ron Meeks was among the attendees, as were defensive backfield coaches Todd Bowles of the Miami Dolphins and Clayton Lopez of the Detroit Lions and defensive line coach Dan Quinn of the Seattle Seahawks. NFL.com’s Gil Brandt has the report.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: New England Patriots, Shawn Springs
Veteran cornerback Shawn Springs is the latest established veteran to join the New England Patriots, signing a three-year contract that could be worth up to $13 million with incentives. Springs reached the deal over the weekend and now will be reunited, sort of, with longtime nemesis Terrell Owens, who signed a one-year contract with AFC East foe Buffalo on Saturday.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Roy Williams
S Roy Williams hasn’t been as much of a lightning rod for controversy as former teammate WR Terrell Owens, but his skills — particularly those in coverage — were a constant source of debate in Big D.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: University of Tulsa
Seventeen NFL teams sent representatives to the University of Tulsa’s Pro Day on Monday. It’s the largest contingent they’ve had for a pro day at Tulsa — mainly because most of these scouts are on their way to Oklahoma’s Pro Day on Tuesday, followed by Oklahoma State’s on Wednesday.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens sat down for a one-on-one interview on Monday, calling himself the “fall guy” for Dallas’ season in 2008.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: University of Colorado
Over the past 10 years, the University of Colorado football program has had 28 players drafted, earning the school a spot among the top 25 college producers of NFL talent. Which makes it all the more jarring to note that the Buffaloes might not have a single player taken in this year’s NFL draft. They did not have any players invited to last month’s combine.
Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009 | Michael Fabiano Tags: LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Chargers
Whatever happens between LaDainian Tomlinson and the Chargers, it’s a situation that fantasy leaguers need to watch in the days to come.
Posted: Sunday, March 8th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Anquan Boldin, Arizona Cardinals, Kurt Warner, Matt Leinart
Despite the fact that Anquan Boldin has backed off his claim of never re-signing with the Arizona Cardinals, talks do not appear to have begun between the team and Boldin’s agent, reports the Arizona Republic.
Posted: Sunday, March 8th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Buffalo Bills, Terrell Owens
The Buffalo Bills raised quite a few eyebrows by signing WR Terrell Owens to a one-year, $6.5 million deal. Here’s a quick look at some of the reaction from around the country after the Bills’ shocking move.
Posted: Sunday, March 8th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Buffalo Bills, Terrell Owens
WR Terrell Owens became the newest Buffalo Bill in a surprising move on Saturday. His new teammates in Buffalo can’t wait to get started after Owens signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.