Archive for March, 2009
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | Steve Wyche Tags: Aaron Curry, Alphonso Smith, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL Draft
Wake Forest LB Aaron Curry might not be available when the Kansas City Chiefs pick third overall in next month’s NFL draft, but they’re doing their due diligence in case he falls to them. Curry has a private workout scheduled with the Chiefs on April 2-3, then an interview with them on April 14-15.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Leon Washington, New York Jets
Jets all-purpose RB Leon Washington is seeking a long-term contract extension, the New York Daily News reports, and believes his versatility puts him in exclusive company.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New Orleans Saints, Super Bowl
Two months after the first rumblings that New Orleans wanted to host another Super Bowl, city officials told the Times Picayune that they and the Saints today will bid for the 2013 game.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Marvel Smith, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers
Marvel Smith, who started 108 of 111 career games with the Pittsburgh Steelers at offensive tackle, has agreed to a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, The Sacramento Bee reports. Financial terms of the contract weren’t disclosed, but it’s incentive-laden because of Smith’s injury history.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Torry Holt
Torry Holt could turn his free agency into an AFC South bidding war. Holt visited the Jaguars on Thursday, but the Titans should also have interest in the veteran wide receiver, The Nashville City Paper says.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jay Cutler, Kerry Rhodes, New York Jets
If disgruntled Broncos QB Jay Cutler ends up being traded to the Jets, at least one of his new teammates wouldn’t throw him a welcome-to-New York party.
Posted: Friday, March 27th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: DeMaurice Smith, NFLPA, Ryan Moats
One day after the run-in between a Dallas police officer and Houston Texans RB Ryan Moats hit the airwaves and blogosphere, NFL Players Association executive director DeMaurice Smith released a statement on the situation.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Duke Preston, Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers agreed to a two-year contract with guard/center Duke Preston on Thursday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed by Preston’s agent, Craig Domann.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Torry Holt
The Jaguars hosted free-agent WR Torry Holt on Thursday, according to the Florida Times-Union.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Scott Pioli, Tony Gonzalez
Chiefs TE Tony Gonzalez did not request a trade, according to new general manager Scott Pioli.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: JaMarcus Russell, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable
Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell showed up for the team’s voluntary workouts, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, just days after coach Tom Cable gave the young signal-caller a not-so-gentle nudge about leadership at this week’s NFL Annual Meeting.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Courtney Green, Kenny Britt, Rutgers, Tiquan Underwood
Rutgers’ top prospect, WR Kenny Britt and 11 other teammates showed off their skills in front of representatives from 27 NFL teams on Thursday, including Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Arian Foster, John Matthews, Lance Louis, Russell Allen, San Diego State
San Diego State’s March 25 pro day drew representatives from 25 different teams. Twenty one players worked out outdoors on FieldTurf. Due to 5-10 mph winds, players ran one 40-yard dash with the wind and the second against it.
Posted: Thursday, March 26th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Michael Vick, Roger Goodell
Suspended Falcons QB Michael Vick could be nearing the end of his legal troubles, but he still has some work to do if he’s ever going to play in the NFL again.