Archive for March, 2010

Bengals O-line coach works out Indiana’s Saffold

Rodger Saffold (6-foot-4 5/8, 313 pounds) chose to participate solely in positional drills at Indiana’s pro day on Friday. That decision is in no way surprising given the outstanding job Saffold did at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Holmgren: Quinn’s future ‘depends’ on Browns’ moves

It appears Brady Quinn is nothing more than the Browns’ last resort at quarterback.

Delhomme’s Saints visit on despite flight cancellation

Free-agent QB Jake Delhomme’s flight for his visit to New Orleans was canceled, according to league sources, but he still intends to visit the Saints.

Former Raiders WR Walker wants another NFL chance

Javon Walker was released by the Raiders earlier this week, but he says he isn’t done with the NFL.

Packers sign Pickett to four-year, $28 million deal

The Packers announced Friday that they have signed NT Ryan Pickett to a long-term deal that could keep him in Green Bay through the 2013 season.

Free-agent OT Terry strikes one-year deal with Colts

Veteran OT Adam Terry has agreed on a one-year deal with the Colts, according to a league source.

L.J. clouds the value of Portis for 2010

The addition of Larry Johnson makes Clinton Portis even less attractive in 2010 fantasy drafts.

Redskins give RB Johnson a three-year, $12M deal

Free-agent RB Larry Johnson has agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $12 million with the Redskins, according to a league source.

Agent: Bradford pushes back workout to March 29

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford has moved his pro day workout to March 29 to accommodate NFL teams, according to his agent, Tom Condon. Bradford was scheduled to work out March 25.

Chiefs look to bolster O-line, add center Wiegmann

The Chiefs have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with center Casey Wiegmann and have Monday visits scheduled with guard Ryan Lilja and OT Hank Fraley, according to a league source.

Free-agent CB Strickland lands two-year Chargers deal

Free-agent CB Donald Strickland has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chargers, according to a league source.

Scouts get more than bargained for at BC’s pro day

Snow forced Boston College’s prospects to hold their pro day at nearby Harvard, which included even more prospects.

Niners will look at free-agent LB Ayodele

Free-agent LB Akin Ayodele is scheduled to visit the 49ers on Monday, according to a league source.

Badgers’ Maragos works way into draft consideration

One of the benefits of pro day is that it allows an unheralded prospect to get on the map with an outstanding workout. That is precisely what took place at Wisconsin’s pro day on Thursday. DB Chris Maragos (5-foot-10 1/2, 200 pounds) performed so well that he may just find himself getting drafted in the late rounds come April.

West Texas A&M adapts to weather for pro day

West Texas A&M had to hold its pro day about 40 miles from its Canyon campus on Thursday, moving it to Amarillo to use an indoor arena. There were 14 teams on hand, including 49ers offensive line coach Mike Solari and Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.

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