Archive for April, 2009

Free-agent Leftwich visiting Buccaneers

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that former Steelers QB Byron Leftwich is visiting the Buccaneers, who are looking for experienced depth behind expected starter Luke McCown.

T.O. talks, says the Bills have no worries with him

New Bills WR Terrell Owens, who showed up at the team’s voluntary workouts after saying he wouldn’t, just talked to the Buffalo media. T.O. touched on numerous topics, including his relationship with QB Trent Edwards, Troy Aikman‘s recent comments and his workout plans.

NFL.com’s magazine experts get ready to mock

Believe it or not, we are T-minus seven days and counting until the NFL.com Fantasy magazine draft. Oh, sure, it’s billed as a mock draft for the magazine — but it’s serious business for those in the league.

Bills RB Lynch suspended for three games by NFL

The NFL announced Thursday that Bills running back Marshawn Lynch has been suspended for the first three games of the 2009 season for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.

Peterson wants more pounds to absorb pounding

Will Vikings RB Adrian Peterson wage the battle of the bulge this season? Will AD stand for all-day buffet?

T.O. working out with new teammates in Buffalo

Bills WR Terrell Owens is working out with his new teammates in Buffalo as part of a voluntary offseason conditioning program, according to the team’s official Web site. NFL.com’s Vic Carucci reports that Owens arrived in Buffalo earlier this week, and The Buffalo News says T.O. also will work out with the team Thursday.

Police arrest Bengals CB Hall for DUI

Bengals CB Leon Hall was arrested for driving under the influence early Sunday in suburban Cincinnati, television station WLWT-TV reported on its Web site.

Taylor almost would rather retire than play for Jets

Free-agent DE Jason Taylor is looking for a place to play. Just don’t expect him to play for the Jets. Business is business, but this is the Jets.

Fitzgerald set for Madden cover?

Bad news for Cardinals and fantasy league players who believe in the Madden curse (which is probably most of you) — EA Sports is considering using Larry Fitzgerald on the cover of its popular Madden Football 2010.

Winslow’s deal could mean big bucks for Gates

The Chargers have made extending TE Antonio Gates‘ contract one of their top priorities this offseason. And that has become a little bit more expensive in the wake of Kellen Winslow II‘s six-year, $36.1 million contract extension with the Buccaneers, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Get your game face on

In the first installment of the battle for Monster.com’s NFL Director of Fandemonium, 32 contestants gather in New York and are put to the test by Michael Strahan.

Browns reportedly smitten by QB Sanchez

The Browns are headed for a quarterback competition with Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. How about adding one more quarterback to the mix?

Jets, Cowboys fighting for WR Austin

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently said that he felt comfortable releasing WR Terrell Owens because he had confidence in WR Miles Austin. Turns out the Jets have a lot of confidence in Austin, too

Dansby not hopeful of new deal before training camp

LB Karlos Dansby said his agent that he fired over the weekend, Kirk Wood, and the Arizona Cardinals weren’t close on an agreement for a multiyear contract, Dansby told the Arizona Republic.

Eagles DC Johnson recovering from cancer treatment

Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson is responding well to cancer treatment and has been working every day in preparation for the April 25-26 draft and the team’s ensuing minicamp a week later. Johnson, 67, has limited his load but he has been working in a relatively normal capacity for weeks, according to the team.

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