Archive for April, 2009

Submit a song to get played when your team picks

Here’s your chance to play DJ: Got an obscure city-oriented song for your favorite team? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll pass them along to NFL director of events Sammy Choi for his consideration.

Lions leaving clues about drafting Stafford?

The Lions opened minicamp Friday and might have tipped their hand about what they plan to do with the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s draft.

Edwards insurance? Britt to visit Browns before draft

It might not have any relevance to the possibility of WR Braylon Edwards being traded, but the Cleveland Browns have scheduled a workout for Rutgers wide receiver Kenny Britt next Friday — the eve of the NFL draft.

League moves Jets’ Week 3 kickoff time to 1 p.m. ET

The NFL has changed the scheduled start time for the Jets’ Week 3 home game against the Titans to 1 p.m. ET because Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement, begins at sundown on Sept. 27. The game originally was scheduled for 4:15 p.m. ET, drawing complaints from the Jets, who suggested the kickoff time change.

Packers safety Bigby signs $1.545 million tender

Packers safety Atari Bigby signed his free-agent tender of $1.545 million on Friday, NFL.com’s Steve Wyche reports.

Leftwich excited to compete for Bucs’ QB job

After backing up Ben Roethlisberger with the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, QB Byron Leftwich is happy to have an opportunity to start with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after signing a two-year, $7.5 million contract earlier this week.

Texans LB Ryans will put contract issue aside, report

Texans LB DeMeco Ryans, who missed the team’s voluntary workouts earlier this offseason because of his unhappiness with his current contract, has decided to report to Houston on Monday and participate in the program.

Cowboys working on contract extension for WR Austin

The Cowboys are expected to retain restricted free-agent WRs Miles Austin and Sam Hurd, with one or both signing their $1.54 million tender offer by Monday.

Pioli: Chiefs will listen to trade offers for No. 3 pick

Chiefs GM Scott Pioli said the team is keeping its options open with the No. 3 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft, even if that means trading the pick.

Teams taking their positions on Edwards, Boldin

One of the NFL’s annual rites of spring — in addition to the draft — is veteran wide receivers looking for new teams. So who’s winning the race for Braylon Edwards and Anquan Boldin?

Report: Eagles acquire Pro Bowl LT Peters from Bills

According to Philadelphia television station WPVI, the Eagles acquired Pro Bowl LT Jason Peters from the Buffalo Bills for a first-round pick (28th overall) and a fourth-round pick in next week’s draft, plus a future selection.

Liberty’s Jennings would be good fit for Saints

Rashard Jennings is an explosive running back who can run, catch and block. His selfless decision-making has brought him close to sainthood in his hometown, but he could earn a full halo this upcoming season in New Orleans.

Madden stands as one-man Mount Rushmore

John Madden has laid a blueprint of broadcasting excellence for all who leave the game to become an analyst on the landscape of mass media. His simple explanations of complicated Xs and Os introduced the game to millions across several generations.

Giants GM Reese addresses media, trade rumors

Giants general manager Jerry Reese held a press conference today and had to face numerous questions about the team’s rumored interest in trading for a wide receiver such as the Browns’ Braylon Edwards and the Cardinals’ Anquan Boldin.

Chargers’ Williams to be charged with reckless driving

Chargers DT Jamal Williams will be charged with reckless driving after a Feb. 1 incident, according to the San Diego City Attorney’s office.

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