Archive for February, 2010
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Brian Westbrook, LeSean McCoy
With Brian Westbrook’s time in Philadelphia done, fantasy owners should look for LeSean McCoy to have a breakout season in 2010.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: San Diego Chargers, Vincent Jackson
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson was sentenced to four days in jail and five years of probation after pleading guilty to a DUI charge, the San Diego City Attorney’s Office told KGTV on Monday night.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Casey Hampton, Max Starks, Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers are prepared to use the franchise tag on NT Casey Hampton if the two sides can’t agree to a long-term contract before Thursday’s deadline, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.
Posted: Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Detroit Lions, Gerald McCoy, Ndamukong Suh, NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions are actively shopping the second overall pick in April’s draft, according to a league source, and would be very comfortable trading down, looking to stockpile three or four assets.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Derrick Martin, Green Bay Packers
Safety Derrick Martin agreed to a two-year contract extension with the Packers, his agent told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Monday.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Jason La Canfora Tags: Darren Sharper, New Orleans Saints
The Saints informed FS Darren Sharper on Monday that they will not apply the franchise tag to him, according to a league source.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Michael Fabiano Tags: Antonio Cromartie, Antonio Gates, Darren Sproles, LaDainian Tomlinson, Marshawn Lynch, michael bennett, Philip Rivers, Vincent Jackson
The release of LaDainian Tomlinson has the Chargers backfield in a state of limbo from a fantasy perspective.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | Adam Rank Tags: Kevin Mawae, Tennessee Titans
Kevin Mawae‘s agent, Mark Bartelstein, told The Tennessean on Monday that he expects his client to be a free agent starting March 5, saying there’s no progress in negotiations with the team.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: C.J. Spiller, Chris Samuels, Detroit Lions, Ken Amato, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins
Expect the Lions not to focus on one particular position when they draft No. 2 overall in April.
Posted: Monday, February 22nd, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: franchise tag, New England Patriots, Vince Wilfork
The Patriots have used their franchise tag on veteran DT Vince Wilfork, Comcast Sports New England reported Monday, meaning he will be paid $7.003 million next season to stay with the team.
Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Brentson Buckner, Carolina Panthers, Julius Peppers, Mike Rucker, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Pat Kirwan, Philadelphia Eagles, Vic Carucci
While five-time Pro Bowler Julius Peppers is less than a week away from likely becomming an unrestricted free agent — with several seeing New England as a strong suitor — questions are surfacing over his passion for football.
Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Barry Cofield, Brandon Marsahll, Brodney Pool, Darrent Williams, Deion Branch, Denver Broncos, Julius Peppers, New Orleans Saints, Wes Welker
While Brandon Marshall‘s contentious relationship with coach Josh McDaniels has led many to speculate the receiver will ultimately be traded this offseason, Mike Klis of The Denver Post attributes Marshall’s discomfort in Denver to the murder of teammate Darrent Williams.
Posted: Sunday, February 21st, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: New England Patriots, Randy Moss
Star WR Randy Moss doesn’t expect to be with the Patriots beyond next season, according to multiple published reports.
Posted: Saturday, February 20th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Dave Rayner, Marvin Lewis, Roy Williams, Shayne Graham, Tank Johnson
With the Bengals now in their offseason, it’s clear coach Marvin Lewis wants safety Roy Williams and defensive tackle Tank Johnson re-signed.
Posted: Saturday, February 20th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Alex Smith, Antonio Bryant, Antonio Pierce, Dallas Cowboys, Karlos Dansby, Kyle Vanden Bosch, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Vernon Davis
If LB Karlos Dansby is available in free agency, it might be wise for the Giants to pursue his services.