Archive for April, 2010

Deadline for RFA offer sheets nears

Teams have until Midnight to sign restricted free agents to offer sheets. After the deadline, teams hold exclusive negotiating rights with their restricted free agents.

Spiller gets marketing partnership with Adidas

Clemson’s C.J. Spiller, who NFL Network’s Mike Mayock has ranked as the draft’s best running back prospect, has reached a multi-year agreement to partner with Adidas.

Roundup: Hasselbeck confident in Carroll

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck has a lot of confidence in his new coach, as does his younger teammates.

Jets GM expects Taylor’s answer before draft

The possibility that Jason Taylor will eventually (or, rather, could soon) be a New York Jet continues to gain momentum.

NFL.com’s Gil Brandt to be honored at the draft

As part of the 75th draft celebration, the NFL will honor Gil Brandt next Friday, April 23, during Round 2 of the NFL Draft. Before the Cowboys’ second-round selection, appropriately, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will make a short presentation and bring Brandt on stage to acknowledge his years of service.

Rooney: Roethlisberger will face discipline

Steelers president Art Rooney II delivered a clear message to embattled QB Ben Roethlisberger Thursday. Roethlisberger will be discplined by the Steelers and the NFL, but he’ll be given a second chance by the team.

Bradshaw says Roethlisberger should be suspended

Terry Bradshaw is calling for commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend Ben Roethlisberger for the quarterback’s own good.

Report: LB Taylor leaning toward Jets

The Jets and Jason Taylor are moving closer to a deal, according to various reports.

Steelers’ Colon signs one-year RFA tender

Pittsburgh Steelers RT Willie Colon has signed his one-year, restricted free agent tender, according to a league source.

Steelers’ Rooney will address Roethlisberger matter

Steelers President Art Rooney, II will address the media Thursday at 2:30 p.m. ET on the Ben Roethlisberger matter, while the newest Miami Dolphin, Brandon Marshall, will address his trade for the first time at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Irvin: Dolphins will embrace Marshall

In light of the trade between the Broncos and Dolphins Wednesday, Michael Irvin addressed the marriage of Brandon Marshall, who has had his share of off-field issues, and the allures of Miami.

Around the League: Haynesworth could be moved

Going against the spirit of Brandon Marshall Day at NFL Network, insider Jason La Canfora took a look at three other storylines Wednesday during his Around the League segment.

Did Broncos get value for Marshall?

The consensus around NFL Network and NFL.com is the Broncos, in a difficult situation, got good value in return in trading Brandon Marshall.

Falcons’ Ryan: Injured toe is ‘feeling good’

Matt Ryan, the third overall pick in the 2008 draft, offered some advice to the young quarterbacks waiting to hear their names called in Round 1 on Thursday April 22 while speaking with Rich Eisen on NFL Total Access Wednesday.

Bryant part of draft intrigue in Denver

After the trade of Brandon Marshall, what direction will the Broncos go with the No. 11 pick in the draft?

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