Archive for March, 2009

Cowboys fill defensive-line hole with Olshansky

To replace Chris Canty, who left for the New York Giants earlier this week, the Dallas Cowboys reached an agreement with free-agent defensive lineman Igor Olshansky.

Bears keep RB Jones with two-year, $3.5 million deal

Running back Kevin Jones has returned to the Chicago Bears on a two-year, $3.5 million contract. Jones will receive a $1 million signing bonus and $2 million in the first year.

Giants’ Clark touches down in Iraq

The NFL is continuing this March its legacy of more than 40 years of sending players overseas to visit with U.S. military troops. Four NFL players — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, New York Giants linebacker Danny Clark, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, and St. Louis Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon — are on a week-long tour to U.S. military bases in Iraq and Kuwait. Clark took time to write about his experiences so far:

Vikings not interested in T.O. either

While it might seem like Terrell Owens could be a good fit in Minnesota, the Pioneer Press reports that T.O. probably won’t be wearing purple this season.

TCU’s Schlueter works his way into draft consideration

TCU center Blake Schlueter, who was not invited to last month’s scouting combine, might just have gotten himself into the latter rounds of April’s NFL draft with a pro-day workout on Friday morning that really opened some eyes.

Dolphins aren’t interested in T.O.

It has been well-documented that when Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells was the coach of the Dallas Cowboys in 2006, he and wideout Terrell Owens didn’t have a great relationship.

Raiders: No way T.O. is coming here

The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Oakland Raiders have no interest in signing wide receiver Terrell Owens — or any other big-name player, for that matter.

TCU linebacker Phillips has left knee injury

Linebacker Jason Phillips revealed at TCU’s pro day Friday morning that he has a torn ACL in his left knee, an injury that he believes he suffered at the scouting combine last month.

Payton nixes talk of T.O. to Saints

When New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton learned the Dallas Cowboys had released wide receiver Terrell Owens, he began hearing some people speculate that T.O. could be headed for the Big Easy.

Raiders restructure Walker’s contract

Conventional wisdom and informed minds had the Oakland Raiders releasing wide receiver Javon Walker. But rather than release him, the Raiders restructured Walker’s contract last week, according to a league source.

Rosenhaus: ‘Several teams’ talking about signing T.O.

Despite the reports Thursday that most NFL teams want no part of released wide receiver Terrell Owens, agent Drew Rosenhaus says he’s already negotiating with several teams and expects to have a deal in place by the end of next week.

Warner says he would play with T.O.

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner, who just signed a two-year deal to stay in Arizona, spoke with Sports Illustrated‘s Dan Patrick on his radio show to talk about the future of the team, and his throwing options for 2009. So would he want Terrell Owens catching his passes?

Missouri has good prospects, great atmosphere

The scouts just love going to Missouri’s pro day. They get fed lunch, the people are ultra friendly and it’s just a great stop. This year there are also several Tigers prospects worth watching.

Troy’s Martin has eye-catching Pro Day workout

Sherrod Martin stole the show at Troy’s pro day. The cornerback, who was also at the combine, looked excellent in the positional drills.

RB Summers impressive at UNLV Pro Day

A good indication of whether a prospect may get drafted is if positional coaches show up to his Pro Day workout. That was the case for a pair of smaller school players this week, including UNLV running back Frank Summers.

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