Archive for June, 2008

Royals beat Cardinals for sixth straight win

Monday, June 30th, 2008

Royals beat Cardinals for sixth straight win

Alex Gordon drove in four runs with a homer and a bases-loaded double and Kansas City beat the St.

Martin caught with marijuana at Cleveland airport
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Derrick Martin was cited for drug abuse after he was found in possession of suspected marijuana at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Cleveland police spokesman Lt. Thomas Stacho said airport screeners discovered three bags of suspected marjiuana while searching Martin at a security checkpoint Saturday night. Stacho says police are testing the substance to determine whether it tests positive for marijuana.

Goodell: NFL rookie pay-scale ‘ridiculous’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said its “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. “There’s something wrong about the system,” Goodell said Friday. “The money should go to people who perform.” Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long’s five-year, $57.75 million contract - with $30 million guaranteed. Long was the first overall draft pick by the Miami Dolphins in April.

‘Pacman’ Jones Home Foreclosure Sale Postponed

A foreclosure sale involving the home of suspended Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has been postponed until next month.

Schein: Take Charge
If Philip Rivers is healthy this year — and Adam Schein hears he is — then the Chargers could be a force to be reckoned with.

Newman not threatened

Cowboys‘ top cornerback praises acquisition and abilities of Adam Jones. DALLAS - For years, Terence Newman was considered the Cowboys‘ best cornerback.

Booms and Busts - A Look at the No. 1 Picks Over the Past 20 Years
The NFL Draft has earned a reputation for being little more than a crapshoot. Considering the number of hours NFL scouts spend poring over game tapes, watching athletes run sprints, and quizzing them to find a “Wonderlic” score, it’s a bit odd that there are no “sure things.” Even players drafted first overall in the draft [...]

Imus talk brings ratings, but misses point
Don Imus’ Pacman remarks were big news, but Jason Whitlock says only because the white media fanned the flames of hate.

Bills‘ Lynch loses license after SUV incident
The Bills‘ Marshawn Lynch has admitted he was behind the wheel of his SUV when he hit a woman and left the scene a month ago. Lynch apologized to the victim Friday before heading into the Department of Motor Vehicles office to plead guilty to a traffic infraction - failure to exercise due care. The plea was part of a deal reached by Lynch’s lawyer and the Erie County District Attorney’s office last week that will allow the running back to avoid a criminal charge.

Team Needs: Chicago Bears
What You Say: Quarterback What I Say: Offensive Line, Wide Receiver, Safety Unlike most fans, I don’t think that the Bears greatest need is at quarterback. Rex Grossman is still a relatively inexperienced and young quarterback at roughly the same stage of development as a player like Matt Leinart (considering actual game time — Grossman, as most [...]

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Judge sets bail for man held in Walker case

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

Judge sets bail for man held in Walker case
A judge set bail at $73,000 for a man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker after a night club-hopping this month in Las Vegas. A lawyer for 30-year-old Arfat Fadel says Fadel intends to plead not guilty to charges he and another man followed the Oakland Raiders wide receiver from club to club before enticing him into a Range Rover and robbing him. It wasn’t immediately clear Friday if Fadel could make bail.

RB Kevin Jones works out for 4 teams (AP)
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.

Goodell confident Bills are staying put (AP)
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed fears the Buffalo Bills will relocate to Toronto, adding he believes the franchise’s future is more secure with the additional revenue it generates from playing an annual game north of the border. “The Buffalo Bills are doing terrific,” he said Friday. “I think their step to Toronto has helped strengthen that.

After surgery, Jones looking to return to backfield
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.

Imus talk brings ratings, but misses point
Don Imus’ Pacman remarks were big news, but Jason Whitlock says only because the white media fanned the flames of hate.

Goodell: Rookie pay scale ‘ridiculous’ (AP)

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks at Chautauqua Insititution in Chautauqua, N.Y., Friday, June 27, 2008. Goodell dismissed fears that the Buffalo Bills might one day relocate, and added he believes the franchise's future is more secure with the additional revenues it will generate from annual games in Toronto.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said it’s “ridiculous” to reward untested rookies with lucrative contracts, and wants the issue addressed in contract talks. “There’s something wrong about the system,” Goodell said Friday. “The money should go to people who perform.” Goodell referred to Michigan tackle Jake Long’s five-year, $57.75 million contract — with $30 million guaranteed.


2009 NFL Draft: Updated Big Board
O.J. Mayo was the first Trojan taken in the NBA draft, but at Scout.com, they’re all fired up about Brian Cushing and the 2009 NFL draft.

Deal for Pacman Likely to Get Done Within Days
If the Cowboys get a deal done, we’ll hear about it within the next few days. “It’s probable, if we’re going to get something done, we’ll do it while we’re here at these meetings,” Jerry Jones said. “…We’ve got some more talks we’ve got to do with the Titans, and we will do that while [...]

Booms and Busts - A Look at the No. 1 Picks Over the Past 20 Years
The NFL Draft has earned a reputation for being little more than a crapshoot. Considering the number of hours NFL scouts spend poring over game tapes, watching athletes run sprints, and quizzing them to find a “Wonderlic” score, it’s a bit odd that there are no “sure things.” Even players drafted first overall in the draft [...]

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2009 NFL Draft: Updated Big Board

Sunday, June 29th, 2008

2009 NFL Draft: Updated Big Board
O.J. Mayo was the first Trojan taken in the NBA draft, but at Scout.com, they’re all fired up about Brian Cushing and the 2009 NFL draft.

Judge sets bail for man held in Walker case
A judge set bail at $73,000 for a man charged with kidnapping, beating and robbing NFL player Javon Walker after a night club-hopping this month in Las Vegas. A lawyer for 30-year-old Arfat Fadel says Fadel intends to plead not guilty to charges he and another man followed the Oakland Raiders wide receiver from club to club before enticing him into a Range Rover and robbing him. It wasn’t immediately clear Friday if Fadel could make bail.

After surgery, Jones looking to return to backfield
Kevin Jones went through a workout Saturday while four NFL teams watched the running back sprint and cut just five months after he had major knee surgery. Dr. D.S. Ping, who has been helping Jones rehabilitate his right knee, said Miami, Green Bay, Pittsburgh and Detroit sent representatives to the workout in Saline, Mich.

Judge Gives Jets Fan Time To Amend Patriots Suit

A federal judge has given a New York Jets season-ticket holder more time to amend a lawsuit that seeks millions from the New England Patriots and coach Bill Belichick for “deceiving customers” by videotaping opponents’ signals.

The lawsuit by Carl J. Mayer, filed in September, was due to be dismissed June 30 because of a lack of activity.

Mayer and his co-counsel, Bruce I. Afran, this week asked U.S. District Judge Garrett E. Brown Jr. for more time because Afran has been ill and because of unspecified “revelations” from an investigation into the taping launched by U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania after the lawsuit was filed.

Steelers release Davenport along with three others
Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday after the team couldn’t work out a trade for Willie Parker’s former backup. Also released were safety Mike Lorello, long snapper Jared Retkofsky and offensive lineman Doug Legursky. Davenport rushed for a career-high 499 yards and averaged 4.7 yards per carry last season, but was ineffective as a starter in the Steelers‘ final two games after Parker broke a leg Dec. 20.

Sales lag for 4-less Family Night

Maybe’s it’s the fact that it’s being held on a Sunday night. Or maybe it’s fallout from Brett Favre’s retirement.

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Two charged in burglary of Packers RB’s home

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Two charged in burglary of Packers RB’s home

Two Green Bay men face charges of burglarizing the home of Packers running back Noah Herron , who hit one of them over the head with a bedpost when the man came in his bedroom.

Giants to charge fans $1K-20K for stadium PSL
Read full story for latest details.

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Report: Lions’ top draft pick settles brawl charges
The Lions‘ top draft pick has been ordered to serve one year of probation and pay $52,000 in medical expenses after settling an assault charge stemmi

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Giants (Jets?) fans facing big seat license fees
The New York Giants will charge fans between $1,000 and $20,000 for the right to buy season tickets in the new stadium they are building with the New

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Saint Shares Lessons From on and Off Field

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

Saint Shares Lessons From on and Off Field
Charles Grant was stabbed in the neck and charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a pregnant woman after an altercation at a nightclub in southwest Georgia.

Holistic Approach to Rehab Is Working for Kevin Jones
N.F.L. teams will soon have a chance to witness what seems a remarkable comeback from surgery to running back Kevin Jones?s anterior cruciate ligament.

The N.F.L. Grows a Little Quieter
Brett Favre, Michael Strahan and Warren Sapp have retired, costing the N.F.L. three potential first-ballot Hall of Famers with extra-large-sized personalities.

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Williamson to Jaguars: All But Complete

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Williamson to Jaguars: All But Complete
When the Minnesota Vikings put receiver Troy Williamson on the market earlier this week, the Jacksonville Jaguars were the team that showed the greatest interest. Reports are now indicating that a trade between the Vikings and Jaguars is all but complete for the former first-round pick. The only thing holding the trade back is the [...]

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When the Minnesota Vikings put receiver Troy Williamson on the market earlier this week, the Jacksonville Jaguars were the team that showed the greatest interest. Reports are now indicating that a trade between the Vikings and Jaguars is all but complete for the former first-round pick. The only thing holding the trade back is the fact that teams must wait until Friday at midnight EST to finalize it.

Williamson caught 18 passes for 240 yards and one touchdown last season. Considering the numbers that receiver Braylon Edwards put up this season in Cleveland, since he was taken a few picks ahead of Williamson, the Vikings feel that it’s time to give up on him. However, Williamson’s potential technically may have been limited in Minnesota due to group of ineffective quarterbacks. After all — since Randy Moss left the team, who has been effective?

Jacksonville will get: Troy Williamson
Minnesota will get:
6th-Round Draft Pick

The trade would also re-unite Williamson with former Vikings head coach Mike Tice, who is now an assistant coach for the Jaguars.

Patriots to be Dealt Aces in Super Bowl XLII
Game:  New York Giants (13-6) vs. New England Patriots (18-0) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, AZ) When: 6:32 PM EST on FOX Announcers: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Tom Brady scoffed when told Wednesday that New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress guaranteed New York will beat Brady’s undefeated New England team in [...]

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Game:? New York Giants (13-6) vs. New England Patriots (18-0)
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium?(Glendale, AZ)
When: 6:32 PM EST on FOX
Announcers: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck

Tom Brady scoffed when told Wednesday that New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress guaranteed New York will beat Brady’s undefeated New England team in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

“We’re only going to score 17 points?” Brady said before chuckling about it. “OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for scoring more points.”

When the playoffs started, I already had the Super Bowl matchup that I wanted to see in the back of my mind. That game featured the Indianapolis Colts defending their title against the Green Bay Packers. It would’ve been a battle of my favorite quarterbacks playing the game today — Peyton Manning versus Brett Favre — in a showdown that I’ve been waiting years to see. Neither of my teams made the postseason. The Colts won’t have the chance to defend their title. Favre may never get the Packers as far as he did this year before he retires. And yet, the Super Bowl we’ve been given may turn out to be the best contest imaginable. (more…)

Pacman Trade Imminent?
Pacman Jones has made it clear that his days with the Tennessee Titans are over. At a charity basketball game this weekend, Pacman signed a ball with the number 21 — the number of former Dallas great Deion Sanders — instead of his own number, 32. But his agent is adamant in denying that [...]

Team Needs: Tennessee Titans
The Titans top three needs are broken down.

Packers Interested in Pacman?
The Packers are reportedly interested in acquiring Pacman Jones from the Tennessee Titans, who Jones has all but vowed he will never play for again. There are, of course, a few things wrong with this rumor. First and foremost, the Packers have two of the better corners in the AFC, Al Harris and Charles Woodson. [...]

Pressure is on for Vikes QB Jackson
The Vikings are a trendy pick to win the NFC. That’s why Tarvaris Jackson tops Peter Schrager’s list of young players feeling the heat.

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Specter Says Patriots Are Not in Clear

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Specter Says Patriots Are Not in Clear
Senator Arlen Specter clarified Thursday that his involvement in the New England Patriots? videotaping controversy was not over. Neither is his battle with the N.F.L.

Giants? Bradshaw Jailed 30 Days
Running back Ahmad Bradshaw is serving a 30-day jail sentence on a probation violation in southwest Virginia, his legal counsel said Thursday.

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Vegas police make arrest in Walker case

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Vegas police make arrest in Walker case
Las Vegas police say they’ve made an arrest in the robbery and beating case involving NFL player Javon Walker.Lt. Clint Nichols says one

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Giants release Lorenzen and four first-year players
Backup quarterback Jared Lorenzen was waived by the New York Giants on Monday, a little more than a month before the Super Bowl champions open traini

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Patriots to be Dealt Aces in Super Bowl XLII

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Patriots to be Dealt Aces in Super Bowl XLII
Game:  New York Giants (13-6) vs. New England Patriots (18-0) Where: University of Phoenix Stadium (Glendale, AZ) When: 6:32 PM EST on FOX Announcers: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck Tom Brady scoffed when told Wednesday that New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress guaranteed New York will beat Brady’s undefeated New England team in [...]

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Game:? New York Giants (13-6) vs. New England Patriots (18-0)
Where: University of Phoenix Stadium?(Glendale, AZ)
When: 6:32 PM EST on FOX
Announcers: Troy Aikman & Joe Buck

Tom Brady scoffed when told Wednesday that New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress guaranteed New York will beat Brady’s undefeated New England team in Sunday’s Super Bowl.

“We’re only going to score 17 points?” Brady said before chuckling about it. “OK. Is Plax playing defense? I wish he had said 45-42 and gave us a little credit for scoring more points.”

When the playoffs started, I already had the Super Bowl matchup that I wanted to see in the back of my mind. That game featured the Indianapolis Colts defending their title against the Green Bay Packers. It would’ve been a battle of my favorite quarterbacks playing the game today — Peyton Manning versus Brett Favre — in a showdown that I’ve been waiting years to see. Neither of my teams made the postseason. The Colts won’t have the chance to defend their title. Favre may never get the Packers as far as he did this year before he retires. And yet, the Super Bowl we’ve been given may turn out to be the best contest imaginable. (more…)

2008 NFL Free Agency Tracker
I am pleased to announce that Pro Football Critics now has one of the best Free Agency Trackers on the Internet. Your assistance in alerting us of any errors in the list will be greatly appreciated. As signings or releases are made in the coming days, the tracker will be updated accordingly. Included in the tracker [...]

I am pleased to announce that Pro Football Critics now has one of the best Free Agency Trackers on the Internet. Your assistance in alerting us of any errors in the list will be greatly appreciated. As signings or releases are made in the coming days, the tracker will be updated accordingly.

Included in the tracker are players that are expected to be traded and players that have been slapped with the franchise tag. Remember that not all of the players are official free agents yet — some of them will not become free agents until next week.

Also, after the coin flip the other day, the final order of the first round of the draft was determined. The Falcons will pick third, the Raiders will pick fourth, and the Chiefs will pick fifth. The order is now reflected on our Draft Order page.

Manning Says the Focus Is on Improving
The Giants will head into next season with the goal of getting better, not necessarily winning another Super Bowl, quarterback Eli Manning said Tuesday.

Specter Says Patriots Are Not in Clear
Senator Arlen Specter clarified Thursday that his involvement in the New England Patriots? videotaping controversy was not over. Neither is his battle with the N.F.L.

Packers Need a Lift After Brett Favre?s Retirement
One thing is for sure after today: the Green Bay Packers are going to need a new identity. After being with the Packers for 16 years, future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre retired Monday. The move was confirmed by Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, Tuesday morning. Every year, Favre has been the highlight of many discussions in [...]

One thing is for sure after today: the Green Bay Packers are going to need a new identity.

After being with the Packers for 16 years, future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre retired Monday. The move was confirmed by Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, Tuesday morning.

Every year, Favre has been the highlight of many discussions in the NFL — from his consecutive starts streak, his playoff-leading seasons, to his unrealistic performances under adversity. Favre’s four-touchdown performance against the Oakland Raiders nearly right after his father passed away will go down as one of the greatest moments in league history.

Now, the Packers’ organization will be forced to move on with a new face: Aaron Rodgers. Although it’s a shame for many Packers fans to see Favre retire, if there were ever a time for him to do it, this was it. The Packers are coming off of a tremendous season in which their defense reached new heights. They also established Greg Jennings as a top-caliber receiver, and saw Ryan Grant emerge from the back of the line. Instead of leaving the Packers for dead when they were down and beat, he has left them when they still have an opportunity to succeed next season under Rodgers.

One note that will surely be asked of Favre is whether or not he would have indeed returned for another season or two if the Packers had signed wide receiver Randy Moss to a deal. ESPN.com reported last week that Favre and Moss had spoken, and that Favre told Moss that he’d return if Moss signed with the Packers. Reports indicate that Green Bay showed no interest in Moss, and Favre’s retirement came shortly after it was announced that Moss re-signed with the Patriots.

There will be a lot of different opinions about Favre. Packers fans will adore everything he has done (beyond Packer fans though, you have to wonder if John Madden feels the worst of all). Some fans around the league will feel the same. Other fans around the league will be thrilled that he retired — whether it be because they are rivals of the Packers, or that they were sick of Favre delaying his decisions (regarding retirement).

Two Quarterbacks, All Business on the Field, Share Wisdom
Peyton and Archie Manning spoke on Monday to a crowd of about 400 MasterCard employees that included everyone from a mailroom clerk to the chief executive.

Giants Notebook: Reality Sets In as the Giants Leave Camp
The Giants arrived at minicamp on Wednesday feeling like Super Bowl champions and left on Friday feeling like just another contender.

Chargers Sign LB Derek Smith
After being released by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Derek Smith has found a new home before the start of free agency. Smith, 33, agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers after spending the last seven seasons with the 49ers. Smith’s decision to come to San Diego may have been influenced by [...]

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After being released by the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, Derek Smith has found a new home before the start of free agency. Smith, 33, agreed to a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers after spending the last seven seasons with the 49ers.

Smith’s decision to come to San Diego may have been influenced by his prior relationship to Chargers head coach Norv Turner. Smith was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round back in 1997. At the time, Turner was in charge of the Redskins.

Last season, Smith recorded 78 tackles and one interception in 15 games. He’ll join an already talented cast of linebackers. With Smith off the free agent board, only five middle linebackers remain in our awesome free agent tracker.

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Titans DE Kearse charged with DUI (AP)

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Titans DE Kearse charged with DUI (AP)
Tennessee Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt University campus. Vanderbilt spokesman Jim Patterson said Kearse was stopped early Sunday morning after campus police reported seeing the SUV that Kearse was driving weaving across the road.

Trade Bait: Other Side of the NFL Market
With so much talk about free agency, sometimes people forget about the players that teams are looking to trade. And, if the teams can’t trade that particular player, they will likely release them before they are due a signing bonus. So, either way, these players are worthy of paying attention to, especially in the next [...]

With so much talk about free agency, sometimes people forget about the players that teams are looking to trade. And, if the teams can’t trade that particular player, they will likely release them before they are due a signing bonus. So, either way, these players are worthy of paying attention to, especially in the next couokd of days:

nfl/wp-content/uploads/image/jvilma.jpg” style=”padding: 4px; float: right;” alt=”" />1. DeAngelo Hall, CB, Atlanta Falcons: Hall has already proven during his stay with the Falcons that he has the potential to be a shutdown corner. The organization and Hall aren’t on good terms right now, and it seems as if it will take at least a first-round draft choice from a team to get Hall. The New York Giants reportedly have a strong interest in him, but other teams, including the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, and Dallas Cowboys are in the running as well.

2. Shaun Rogers, DT, Detroit Lions: The Lions know that Rogers is a very physical force if he plays with the highest enthusiasm, so they aren’t going to part with him just for the sake of parting with him. However, management are listening to calls and several teams have reportedly shown an interest already.

3. Jonathan Vilma, LB, New York Jets: While still talented, Vilma has not been the best fit in Eric Mangini’s 3-4 system. Knowing that they won’t receive any compensation next year for Vilma when he becomes a free agent, trading him now would benefit them, even if they give him up for a bargain.

nfl/wp-content/uploads/image/twilliamson.jpg” style=”padding: 4px; float: left;” alt=”" />4. Javon Walker, WR, Denver Broncos: Walker could be on the move again, but his injury concerns no doubt remain the biggest risk associated with him. Walker has clearly shown the potential to be a No. 1 receiver, but a team can’t afford to spend money on him if they aren’t already deep at the receiver position. Rumor has it that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are interested in him, but they could always wait until around the beginning of March. If the Broncos haven’t traded him by then, they’ll cut him to prevent him from earning a $5 million roster bonus.

5. Troy Williamson, WR, Minnesota Vikings: The former first-round selection hasn’t done anything worthy of production with the Vikings, and he has been given permission to seek a trade. Williamson would like to play for the Cleveland Browns due to his ties with receiver Braylon Edwards, but it’s hard to imagine Cleveland trading a draft pick for him. The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly interested in him, as they are still searching for answers at the receiver position.

6. Jevon Kearse, DE, Philadelphia Eagles: Although the Eagles would like to find someone to take him, he’s probably going to end up getting cut instead.

With some players, trades are not an option. The Bengals are refusing to trade Chad Johnson at this point, due to the impact they know he can still have. On the other side of the spectrum, it may not be worth it for a team to give up a draft pick if a team will give up and cut a player. Two weeks ago it seemed like the Panthers were interested in trading DeShaun Foster, but they cut him a few days later.

Live NFL Free Agency Tracker
We’ve been going for several days now, but I just wanted to remind everyone to check out our Free Agency Tracker for all of the latest trades, signings, and releases that come about! Already today, we’ve learned about deals involving Green Bay Packers DT Corey Williams being shipped to Cleveland, Carolina Panthers DE Kris Jenkins heading [...]

We’ve been going for several days now, but I just wanted to remind everyone to check out our Free Agency Tracker for all of the latest trades, signings, and releases that come about!

Already today, we’ve learned about deals involving Green Bay Packers DT Corey Williams being shipped to Cleveland, Carolina Panthers DE Kris Jenkins heading elsewhere, WR Troy Williamson going to Jacksonville, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing center Jeff Faine, and much, much more.

The chart will be updated often throughout the day, so if you’d like to use it as a resource on message boards or in your website discussions, by all means please do.

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2008 NFL Free Agency Tracker
I am pleased to announce that Pro Football Critics now has one of the best Free Agency Trackers on the Internet. Your assistance in alerting us of any errors in the list will be greatly appreciated. As signings or releases are made in the coming days, the tracker will be updated accordingly. Included in the tracker [...]

I am pleased to announce that Pro Football Critics now has one of the best Free Agency Trackers on the Internet. Your assistance in alerting us of any errors in the list will be greatly appreciated. As signings or releases are made in the coming days, the tracker will be updated accordingly.

Included in the tracker are players that are expected to be traded and players that have been slapped with the franchise tag. Remember that not all of the players are official free agents yet — some of them will not become free agents until next week.

Also, after the coin flip the other day, the final order of the first round of the draft was determined. The Falcons will pick third, the Raiders will pick fourth, and the Chiefs will pick fifth. The order is now reflected on our Draft Order page.

Panthers‘ Jarrett pleads guilty to DWI (AP)
Carolina Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett pleaded guilty to driving while impaired on Monday, minutes before he was scheduled to go on trial. Jarrett surrendered his driver’s license and was ordered to pay $420 in court costs and perform 24 hours of community service after appearing in Mecklenburg County District Court.

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