Breaking NFL News and Al Fronczak's Inside Scoop on the Draft
03/31
Signings and Visits...The Buffalo Bills signed WR Chad Jackson and re-signed CB Ashton Youboty to a one-year contract...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed DE Frostee Rucker to a two-year contract...The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed LB Omar Gaither to a one-year contract...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed safety Matt Ware to a one-year contract...The Rams re-signed CB Quincy Butler to a one-year deal.
USC Pro Day...The following are handheld 40 times from NFL scouts from the USC pro day today: Charles Brown - 5.25, Jeff Byers- 5.09 Adam Goodman - 5.03, Everson Griffen - 4.59, Will Harris - 4.59, Nick Howell - 5.07, Stafon Johnson - 4.62, Alex Parsons - 4.90,
Averell Spicer - 5.03, Kevin Thomas - 4.43...The following times are electronic: Michael Coleman - 4.91, Hershel Dennis - 4.65,
Omar Nazel - 4.93, Ryan Powdrell - 5.01, Thomas Herring - 5.48. Wearesc.com
Charles Brown...USC offensive tackle Charles Brown injured his left hamstring during his pro day workout today.
Rams/McCoy...James Walker of ESPN reports Texas QB Colt McCoy will work out for the St. Louis Rams before the draft.
Texas Pro Day...Representatives from 30 NFL teams (the Rams and Lions were the only two not present) were in attendance for the Texas pro day today...WR Jordan Shipley (5-11.4, 187) ran 4.54 and 4.56 forty-times, while S Earl Thomas (5-10.5, 202) ran an impressive 4.37 forty-time but pulled his hamstring on his second run...Texas quarterback Colt McCoy, connected on all 58 of his passes and none hit the ground. NFL.com
Sam Bradford...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports quarterback Sam Bradford opted not to perform any of the agility drills at his pro day workout for scouts on Tuesday. Pro Football Talk
Jimmy Clausen...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins have each scheduled a private workout in South Bend, Ind., with Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen.
Brian Price...Green Bay Packers' general manager Ted Thompson and Carolina Panthers' head coach John Fox were among the NFL representatives in attendance at the UCLA pro day on Tuesday. Defensive tackle Brian Price, stood on his numbers from the combine, but performed position drills for the teams in attendance. -Al Fronczak
Patriots-Raiders Deal?...The report out of Boston that the Patriots reportedly "love" Jared Odrick, coupled with the report on Tuesday, that an unnamed NFL team offered the Raiders a 2010 second-round pick and a 2011 first round pick, makes me believe the Patriots are the "unnamed team" that wants to move up to the Raiders pick at No. 8. It makes sense, because I've been hearing that Odrick is "flying" up the boards, and since the Patriots own three second-round picks in the 2010 draft, and have two first-round picks in 2011 (their own and the Raiders pick acquired in the Richard Seymour trade) they have the ammunition to make such a deal. But with that stated, keep in mind that it's that time of the year where false reports are "planted" by NFL teams. -Al Fronczak
Patriots-Odrick... A league source told WEEI Sports Radio in Boston that the Patriots, “love” Penn State defensive tackle Jared Odrick.
Eagles-Browns...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports the Philadelphia Eagles have held preliminary discussions with the Cleveland Browns about trading outside linebacker Chris Gocong to the Browns. National Football Post
03/30
Signings/Visits...The Oakland Raiders re-signed safety Hiram Eugene to a one-year contract...The Washington Redskins have scheduled a private workout with Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen on April 15, just 6 days after his pro day workout...The Houston Texans re-signed ILB DeMeco Ryans to a six-year, $48 million contract extension...The San Francisco 49ers re-signed K Shane Andrus to a one-year contract...The St. Louis rams re-signed DE Victor Adeyanju to a one-year contract...The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with CB Tye Hill to a one-year contract... The Eagles re-signed CB Ellis Hobbs and OLB Chris Gocong to one-year contracts...University of Tennessee safety Eric Berry has a visit scheduled with the Washington Redskins on Wednesday...Virginia cornerback Chris Cook is conducting a workout for the Minnesota Vikings today...The Minnesota Vikings signed former Packers' DE/DT Michael Montgomery to a one-year contract.
Carlton Mitchell...Charley Casserly of the NFL Network reports South Florida WR Carlton Mitchell had trouble tracking the football at the South Florida pro day today...Mitchell was clocked in the 4.40 to 4.47 range for his forty-time, but according to Casserly, his hands are a concern.
Anthony Davis...Representatives from 11 NFL teams including the New York Jets and New York Giants were in attendance for Rutgers' OT Anthony Davis workout today. NJ.com
Dez Bryant...Mike Mayock of the NFL Network reports Dez Bryant forgot to bring his cleats to his workout, and had to wear a pair of brand-new shoes, which had not properly been broken in, which resulted in Bryant slipping during his workout.
Dez Bryant...Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant measured in at 6-1.4, 224, had a 38-inch vertical, a 11-foot-1 broad jump, a 4.48 short shuttle and a 7.21 three-cone drill...Bryant dropped some passes early on, but he looked much better after getting into the flow of the drills...Bryant ran between 4.49 and 4.60 on hand held times according to Gil Brandt. NFL.com
Draft Trade?....David White of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports an unnamed team has offered the Oakland Raiders a second-round pick this year and a first-round pick next year, in exchange for the Raiders' 8th overall pick in the 2010 draft. San Francisco Chronicle
Riley Cooper...University of Florida wide receiver Riley Cooper, has upcoming visits scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. -Al Fronczak
Dez Bryant...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant ran a 4.32 forty-time last week, training for his pro day.
Jimmy Clausen...Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen's injured toe won't be 100% until around the middle of May, according to his agent, Gary Wichard. Clausen will hold his pro day workout for NFL teams on Friday, April 9. -Al Fronczak
Bills/Bradford...Gil Brandt of Sirius NFL Radio, said the Buffalo Bills had a "heavy presence" at Sam Bradford's pro day on Wednesday.
Sam Bradford...Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford had what is being called a terrific workout for NFL teams on Monday, but to keep things in perspective, the workout was a scripted workout in shorts and a tee shirt. NFL teams won't move Bradford up their board because of his workout yesterday, because they expected him to "light it up", what they wanted to see is how the ball came off his hand and if he was able to make all the throws necessary at the next level. In my opinion, Bradford helped himself the most by gaining strength in his upper body, in his shoulders and arms, which has improved his arm strength and will help him take a hit better at the next level. I may be in the minority, but I'm still not sold on Bradford being a sure-fire franchise quarterback, because he has to prove to me that he can withstand the pounding at the next level and make the transition from playing in the system that he was in. Keep in mind, in the last fifty-years, dating back to 1960, just one Oklahoma quarterback (Josh Huepel, 2001) has been drafted into the league. For a complete scouting report on all the top 2010 quarterback prospects, click here. -Al Fronczak
Raiders/Ducasse...University of Massachusetts' OT Vladimer Ducasse worked out for the Oakland Raiders, just one day before participating in the U. Mass pro day, back on March 25. -Al Fronczak
Pro Days...Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant and Rutgers OT Anthony Davis will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL teams today.
Pro Days...Five schools (Houston, South Florida, Texas Southern, Texas State, UCLA) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
03/29
Signing & Visits...The Buffalo Bills re-signed WR Felton Huggins, TE Jonathan Stupar, OLB Keith Ellison, OLB Jon Corto, S George Wilson, and DB Cary Harris to one-year contracts...The Detroit Lions re-signed OG Daniel Loper to a one-year contract...The San Diego Chargers signed CB Nathan Vasher to a two-year contract... The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed QB Jordan Palmer, LB Abdul Hodge, S Kyries Hebert, OG Nate Livings and OT Dennis Roland to one-year contracts...The Washington Redskins signed CB Phillip Buchanon to a one-year contract...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed WR Steve Breaston, C Lyle Sendlein, DT Gabe Watson, DT Tim Bulman and CB Michael Adams to one year contracts...The Seattle Seahawks signed WR Sean Morey to a multi-year contract....The Chicago Bears re-signed RB Kahlil Bell, LB Tim Shaw and DT Matt Toeaina to one-year contracts...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed WR Mark Bradley and OLB Angelo Crowell...The Carolina Panthers re-signed WR Kenny Moore to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions signed OG Manny Ramirez to a one-year contract...The Minnesota Vikings have a visit scheduled for today with free agent DT Michael Montgomery.
McNabb/Raiders...Adam Schefter of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders have emerged as the clear-cut favorite to land Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb.
Sam Bradford...Gil Brandt of NFL.com called Sam Bradford's workout the best he’d seen since Troy Aikman’s 21 years ago.
Sam Bradford...To update an earlier report, Sam Bradford threw 63 passes today, with just one hitting the ground -Al Fronczak
Sam Bradford...Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford showed off his repaired right throwing shoulder for the first time in front on NFL scouts at his pro day this morning...."I thought I made a lot of great throws today," Bradford said in an interview on ESPN from the pro day. "I felt like I performed very well." USA Today
Sam Bradford Pro Day...Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford completed all 50 his pass attempts at his workout today. John Hoover/Twitter
Santonio Holmes...Pittsburgh Steelers' WR Santonio Holmes faces a civil lawsuit for assault and battery from a woman that contends that Holmes confronted her after she refused to leave the arm of a couch in the VIP area of the Rain nightclub. Holmes allegedly "put his hand" in the womans' face while attempting to remove her from the couch. Holmes then allegedly "threw his entire glass cup of liquor" in her face, allegedly causing a laceration below her eyebrow and "blinding her temporarily." Pro Football Talk
Dez Bryant...Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, will hold a full workout at Lufkin High School in Texas on Tuesday, March 30 beginning at 11 a.m. CST.
Sam Bradford...Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford's pro day workout begins at 11:00 a.m. CST in Norman, Oklahoma.
Bills/Tim Tebow...Peter King of SI.com reports Buffalo Bills GM Buddy Nix, really likes Florida QB Tim Tebow. Peter King/Twitter
Bills workout Moreno...The Buffalo Bills recently worked out former NFL and CFL linebacker Zeke Moreno (6-2, 246)...Moreno played four seasons in the CFL and five years for the San Diego Chargers. National Football Post
03/28
Signings...The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign Arizona Cardinals' free agent WR Sean Morey.
Brandon Ghee...Wake Forest CB Brandon Ghee (5-11.5, 191) had a 3.98 short shuttle time at the Wake Forest Pro Day on Friday.
Ghee has worked out for the Patriots and Browns, and is scheduled to visit with the Cowboys, Jets, Steelers and Vikings. NFL.com
Panthers/Douglas...The Carolina Panthers have shown an interest in Jets' free agent DE Marques Douglas. Charlotte Observer
Sam Bradford...Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford, will hold his pro day workout for NFL teams on Monday. -Al Fronczak
Anthony Davis...Rutgers tackle Anthony Davis, will hold a pro day workout for NFL teams on Tuesday, March 30. -Al Fronczak
Rosenfels/Raiders...Michael Lombardi of the National Football Post reports a team executive told him the Oakland Raiders and Minnesota Vikings are discussing the availability of backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels....however, trading Rosenfels would only happen if the Vikings know for certain that Brett Favre is coming back. National Football Post
Chargers/Vasher...The San Diego Chargers are close to signing former Bears' Pro Bowl CB Nathan Vasher. San Diego Union-Tribune
Patrick Stoudamire Jr....Representatives from the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and New Orleans Saints were in attendance to see Patrick Stoudamire Jr. (5-10, 207) workout at the Northern Illinois Pro Day on Friday...Stoudamire Jr., ran a 4.43 forty-time, had a 31 1/2" vertical jump, a 9'-11" broad jump and looked great in the position drills. -Al Fronczak
Sleeper Watch...Representatives from the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders were on hand to watch six prospects including CB Kenny Brown (5-10, 180) work out at the UC Davis Pro Day...Davis ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 and 4.51, had a 43 1/2" vertical jump, a 10'-5" broad jump, a 4.06 short shuttle, a 6.82 three-cone and did 19 reps at 225 on the bench. NFL.com
Sam Young/Dolphins...Notre Dame offensive tackle has an upcoming workout scheduled with the Miami Dolphins. -Al Fronczak
03/27
Joey Porter Arrested...Arizona Cardinals' LB Joey Porter has been arrested on suspicion of drunken driving and accused of assaulting an officer and resisting arrest...Porter was confronted by officers early Saturday in a fast-food parking lot and refused to provide his driver's license and began to roll up his window when asked to leave the car...Police say that when an officer reached to unlock the door Porter slapped the officer's hand...Porter eventually got out and complied with orders, placing his hands behind his back and was arrested. Mercurynews.com
John Skelton...Fordham quarerback John Skelton, had dinner with Cincinnati Bengals' quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, the night before his pro day workout at Fordham, back on March 9th. -Al Fronczak
John Skelton...Fordham quarterback John Skelton, performed a private workout for the Buffalo Bills last week. -Al Fronczak
Rob Gronkowski...University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski (6-6.2, 258) ran a 4.65 forty-time at his pro day workout today...
Gronkowski also had a 33 1/2" vertical jump, a 9'11" broad jump, a 4.47 short shuttle, and a 7.18 three cone time...Representatives from the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars were among more than 15 NFL teams that attended the workout.
ASU Pro Day...Linebacker coaches from the Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens were among the 31 team representatives on hand to watch the workout of LB Travis Goethel (6-2.4, 238) at the Sun Devils’ Pro Day on Friday...Goethel recorded forty-times of 4.58 and 4.62, had a 9'-2' broad jump, a 4.22 short shuttle and a 6.71 three-cone drill. NFL.com
Bengals/Calhoun...Cincinnati Bengals receivers coach Mike Sheppard was present at the Memphis Pro Day to workout WR Duke Calhoun (6-2.1, 195)...Calhoun ran forty-times of 4.49 and 4.50, had a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10'-4" broad jump, a 4.50 short shuttle, a 6.75 three-cone drill and did 12 reps at 225 on the bench...Calhoun had a very good workout and is considered to be a prospect that's flying under the radar at this time. NFL.com
Pro Days...University of Arizona tight end Rob Gronkowski, will be holding his pro day workout for NFL teams today. -Al Fronczak
Bears News...Chicago Bears guard Lance Louis, pleaded guilty Friday to misdemeanor battery stemming from a fight with a former college teammate...The incident occurred in November of 2008, months before Louis was selected in the '09 draft. Chicago Tribune
Jamarcus Russell...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell weighed in at 290 pounds when he reported for the Raiders' offseason workout program. Scheffter/Twitter
03/26
Signings...The Dallas Cowboys re-signed free agent OG Cory Procter to a one-year contract...The Steelers re-signed QB Charlie Batch to a two-year contract.
Kyle Wilson...The Baltimore Ravens, San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals and St. Louis Rams had defensive back coaches on hand to see CB Kyle Wilson workout at the Boise State Pro day...Wilson ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 and 4.43 seconds, had a 38-inch vertical jump, a 10-2-inch broad jump, a 4.10 short shuttle and a 6.84 three-cone drill. NFL.com
ASU Pro Day...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports Arizona State wide receiver Kyle Williams ran a forty-time between 4.30 and 4.35 today at his Pro Day workout. National Football Post
McNabb/Raiders...Len Pasquarelli of ESPN, reports the Oakland Raiders are willing to part with CB Nnamdi Asomugha in exchange for Donovan McNabb...but the Eagles are apparently reluctant to make the deal.
Vikings at Miami Pro Day...Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman was the only NFL general manager or coach to attend the Miami of Florida Pro Day this morning to get a first hand glimpse of ILB Darryl Sharpton, and the other Hurricane prospects. Sharpton had an unofficial forty time in the 4.6 range. -Al Fronczak
Miami Pro Day...Jorge Milian of the Palm Beach Post reports OT Jason Fox, injured his hamstring running his forty yard dash at the Miami of Florida Pro Day today.
Miami Pro Day...Jorge Milian of the Palm Beach Post reports cornerback Sam Shields, improved his draft stock by running an unofficial 40-time of 4.27 at the Miami of Florida Pro Day...on the flip side, Shields was arrested last Thursday night on a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana, less than 20 grams.
Skins/Owens/Marshall...Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan wouldn't rule out making a run at WR's Brandon Marshall or Terrell Owens, as free agent prices begin to fall. Washingon Post
Patriots Workouts...Albert Breer reports the following draft prospects have performed on-field workouts for the New England Patriots: Florida QB Tim Tebow,Oklahoma State QB Zac Robinson,Cincinnati QB Tony Pike, Applachian State QB Armanti Edwards, Buffalo RB James Starks, Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard, Citadel WR Andre Roberts, SMU WR Emmauel Sanders, BYU BYU FB Manase Tonga, Florida TE Aaron Hernandez, Iowa TE Tony Moeaki, BYU TE Dennis Pitta, LSU DE Al Woods, Georgia NT Jeff Owens, Kentucky DE Corey Peters, Indiana LB Matt Mayberry, Ohio State LB Thaddeus Gibson, Texas OLB Sergio Kindle, Clemson OLB Ricky Sapp, Maryland CB Nolan Carroll, Northwestern CB Sherrick McManis, Virginia Tech S Kam Chancellor, Texas S Earl Thomas, Michigan P Zoltan Mesko. Boston.com
Bears shopping Brown...Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reports an NFL source told the Tribune the Bears are working actively to deal DE Alex Brown....If the Bears can't find a taker for the nine-year veteran, they could release him. Chicago Tribune
Mardy Gilyard...University of Cincinnati wide receiver Mardy Gilyard told Sirius NFL Radio hosts Randy Cross and Carl Banks, that he would love to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, but also mentioned the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots, as teams that he'd like to play for because of their quarterback situation...Gilyard also stated that he'd like to wear jersey #15 in the league.
Pacman/Lions...Tom Kowalski of MLive.com disputes a published report that the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Adam Pacman Jones. MLive.com
Major Wright...Florida safety Major Wright has an upcoming on-campus workout scheduled with the Cleveland Browns. -Al Fronczak
Ricky Sapp...Clemson outside linebacker Ricky Sapp has upcoming visits scheduled with the New York Jets on Tuesday, April 6 and the Arizona Cardinals, after his Jets' visit. Sapp has already worked out for the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles. -Al Fronczak
Raiders/Chaney...Oakland Raiders linebackers coach Mike Haluchak was present at the Mississippi State Pro Day on Thursday to see inside linebacker Jamar Chaney (6-0.7, 240) workout in position drills and post forty times of 4.56 and 4.59.
Pro Days...Five schools (Arizona State, Boise State, Miami-Florida, Southern Mississippi and Wake Forest) will hold their pro day workouts today.
Donovan McNabb...A person familiar with trade discussions involving Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb, told the Associated Press the Philadelphia Eagles will only consider a deal for the six-time Pro Bowl quarterback if it includes a pick among the top 42 in next month's NFL draft.
03/25
Signings/Visits...The Washington Redskins re-signed free agent OLB Chris Wilson to a one-year contract...The St. Louis Rams re-signed free agent WR Jordan Kent to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions have safety Dante Wesley in for a visit today.
Eric Berry...Aaron Wilson reports Tennessee safety Eric Berry has visits scheduled with the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Eagles, according to an NFL source with knowledge of the situation. National Football Post
Terrell Troup...Central Florida DT Terrell Troup has upcoming visits scheduled with the Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions,
Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints and has already performed private workouts for the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots. -Al Fronczak
NFL Draft...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the following players will be among those in New York when the 75th NFL draft begins Thursday, April 22 in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska...Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma...Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State...Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech...Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma...Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee...Eric Berry, S, Tennessee...Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State.
Rams Begin Talks...The St. Louis Rams have begun preliminary contract negotiations with the player reps for QB's Sam Bradford and Jimmy Clausen and DTs Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy. Stltoday.com
O'Brien Schofield...Wisconsin OLB O'Brien Schofield has upcoming visits scheduled with the New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. Schofield is still recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered at the Senior Bowl practices. -Al Fronczak
LeFevour/Chiefs...Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Charlie Weis was the only coach present at Dan Lefevour's workout on Wednesday. -Al Fronczak
Kareem Jackson...Alabama cornerback Kareem Jackson has a visit scheduled with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday March 30 and has visits scheduled in April with the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and San Diego Chargers.
Browns/Joe Haden...The Cleveland Browns are the only team that Florida cornerback Joe Haden has worked out for during the pre-draft process. Haden is scheduled to fly to Cleveland for another visit before the draft and has upcoming visits scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. -Al Fronczak
Pro Days...Three schools (Central Florida, East Carolina and Mississippi State) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Dan LeFevour...There were mixed opinions regarding Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour's pro day workout on Wednesday, but the general consensus was LeFevour wasn't accurate throwing the ball downfield. In my opinion, LeFevour put up some big numbers in the MAC conference and was a great college quarterback, but he carries a fifth to sixth round draft grade at this time. -Al Fronczak
My scouting reports for the 2010 quarterback prospects can be viewed by clicking here.
Sleeper Kicker...Thirteen NFL teams including the Dallas Cowboys were on hand at the North Texas Pro Day to see kicker Garrett Lindholm and nine other prospects...Lindholm (5-7.5, 185), made a 64-yard field goal in a game last season (third longest in NCAA history), and connected on three of four from 60 yards out with a 10 MPH wind at the workout. NFL.com
Jason Worilds Visits...Virginia Tech OLB Jason Worilds has upcoming visits scheduled with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles...Worilds has already worked out for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. NFL.com
Sleeper Watch...Defensive line coaches from the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins, as well as Tennessee Titans linebackers coach Dave McGinnis, were among the 18 teams on hand to watch the 2009 Sun Belt Co-defensive Player of the year, DE Chris McCoy (6-3.2, 261 )...McCoy posted 4.70 and 4.79 forty times, had a 4.51 short shuttle time, a 7.13 three-cone drill, a 33" vertical jump, a 10'-3" broad jump and did 23 reps at 225 on the bench. NFL.com
Bengals/Woods...A representative from the Cincinnati Bengals came to watch WR Dustin Woods at the Miami of Ohio Pro Day...Woods (5-10.2, 190) ran 4.45 and 4.48 forty-times, a 4.09 short shuttle, a 6.65 three-cone drill, had a 41" vertical, a 9'-10" broad jump and did 11 reps at 225 on the bench.
Jared Odrick...Penn State DT Jared Odrick has visits scheduled with the New York Jets (April 5, 6), New Orleans Saints (April 12) and the Dallas Cowboys...Odrick has already met with the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. NFL.com
Ben Roethlisberger...An attorney who represents one of two off-duty western Pennsylvania police officers who were in a group with Steelers' QB Ben Roethlisberger in Georgia, reacted to a report that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation has withdrawn it's request for a DNA sample from Roethlisberger by stating "There's just no way to prosecute this case. There's no crime," USA Today
03/24
Rams Deny Trade Rumors...St. Louis Rams' GM Billy Devaney shot down reports that his club might acquire Donovan McNabb Wednesday, calling the rumors "absolutely false." St. Louis Dispatch
McNabb Update...Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Daily News reports the Eagles have an offer on the table that would give them the Rams' second-round draft pick (33d overall) and free safety Oshiomogho Atogwe in exchange for QB Donovan McNabb... That deal, however, is "not yet completed," according to a league source...McNabb would reportedly be willing to go to the Rams if he was given a contract extension, according to a source close to the situation....However, McNabb isn't willing to play for Buffalo or Oakland, two moribund franchises that might be willing to take McNabb without an extension. Philly.com
McNabb Update...Brian Stull of ESPN 101 disputes rumors that the Rams have traded the No. 33 overall pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Donovan McNabb...Stull calls the rumor, originating from a New York radio station, "incorrect, or at least premature."
McNabb Dealt to Rams?...Rumors continue to swirl that the Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement to trade QB Donavan McNabb to the St. Louis Rams for the 33rd overall pick in the 2010 draft...97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia reported the McNabb trade, but it has yet to be confirmed at this time.
Visits...Free agent CB Tye Hill has a visit scheduled with the Tennesseee Titans on Wednesday...Unrestricted free agent CB Phillip Buchanon has a visit scheduled with the Washington Redskins on Monday.
Signings...The New York Giants signed DE Dave Tollefson to a one-year contract...The Denver Broncos re-signed OG Chris Kuper to a one-year contract...the Chiefs re-signed LB Derrick Johnson, OG Ike Ndukwe and FB Mike Cox to one-year contracts...the Lions re-signed free agent DE Jason Hunter to a one-year contract...the Raiders re-signed FB Luke Lawton to a one-year contract.
Jimmy Clausen...Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen told Sirius NFL Radio hosts Adam Schein and Rich Gannon that the Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns have shown the most interest in him during the pre-draft scouting process.
Central Michigan Pro Day...Justin VanFulpen reports Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour stood on all his NFL Combine numbers but did throw the football and looked well in his scripted workout this morning at the CMU Pro Day...Central Michigan WR Antonio Brown measured in at 5-10.1 181 and ran the 40 yard dash in 4.48 seconds but stood on the rest of his combine numbers...WR Bryan Anderson ran the 40 yard dash in 4.53 to 4.58 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.20 seconds, the 3-cone drill in 6.67 seconds, had a 37-inch vertical jump and did 12 reps of 225. NFLnext.com
Marijuana Epidemic...Don Banks of SI.com reports as many as 11 NFL draft prospects, with first-round grades for the 2010 draft,
have experienced prior use of maijuana...numerous NFL personnel evaluators told SI.com they are concerned about the increased number of prospects who have a history of marijuana use in their background, with players often acknowledging a failed drug test for pot in college in interviews with team executives...One NFL head coach estimated that "one-third'' of the players on his club's draft board had some sort of history with marijuana use and would thus require an extra level of evaluation as part of the pre-draft scouting process. Sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Donovan McNabb...Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid told Ashley Fox of the Philadelphia Enquirer that the team is "entertaining" trade offers for their three quarterbacks. Philly.com There's no market for Michael Vick, and the Eagles are highly unlikely to move Kevin Kolb, which leaves Donovan McNabb as the quarterback most likely to go. -Al Fronczak
Browns/LeFevour...Steve Doerschuk of the Canton Republic reports Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour is on the Browns’ radar screen as team President Mike Holmgren continues his search for a quarterback to select in this year’s NFL Draft. Cantonrep.com
Dan LeFevour...Quarterback Dan LeFevour will throw for NFL personnel for the first time today at the Central Michigan Pro Day which begins at 7:00 am EST.
Pro Days...Six schools (Central Michigan, Jackson State, Nevada, N.C. State, North Texas and UConn) will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL teams today.
Pro Day/Snead...Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead stood on his times from the combine, but participated in the passing drills in which he missed on only two of his 42 attempts.
Pro Day/McCluster...Mississippi halfback Dexter McCluster ran forty-times of 4.44 and 4.45 and ran a 6.73 three-cone drill time.
Saints Don't Match...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the New Orleans Saints didn't match the Eagles' one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet to HB RB Mike Bell.
03/23
Owners Approve Modified Overtime Proposal...The NFL owners have approved the modified overtime proposal for the postseason beginning in 2010...The vote passed by a 28-4 margin...Per the new rule, the team that wins the coin toss must score a touchdown to win the game ensuring that both teams have a chance to get the ball in overtime...The new rule, which will be in effect for the NFL's postseason only, allows the team that loses the coin flip at the start of overtime to have a possession unless a touchdown is scored on the first possession...Four teams (Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati and Minnesota) voted against the proposal.
Quick Hits...The Oakland Raiders re-signed free agent LB Ricky Brown to a one-year contract...The Jets re-signed free agent OT Wayne Hunter to a one-year contract.
Mike Williams...The Dolphins will hold a private workout for former Syracuse WR Mike Williams on Thursday. National Football Post
Quick Hits...The New York Jets re-signed OT Wayne Hunter...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed free agent FB Nehemiah Broughton and TE Ben Patrick...The Washington Redskins signed punter Josh Bidwell...The Miami Dolphins released offensive lineman SirVincent Rogers.
Browns/Lions Trade?...Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini said the Browns will consider trading up to the Detroit Lions' No. 2 spot in the upcoming NFL draft....Mangini gave no indication of who the Browns might be interested in, but said, "I can see us doing anything at this point." Cleveland Plain Dealer
Ravens/Shane Graham...The Baltimore Ravens have contacted Bengals' free agent kicker Shane Graham. Baltimore Sun
Bills/Daunte Culpepper...Former Lions' free agent QB Daunte Culpepper says he wants to play for the Buffalo Bills. NFL.com
Pro Days...Five schools (Iowa State, North Carolina, Notre Dame, Mississippi, South Dakota State) will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL teams today...QB Jimmy Clausen will be holding his pro day workout on Friday, April 9th.
Jared Veldheer...Offensive line coaches from Seattle and Baltimore were on hand to see OT Jared Veldheer (6-8, 312) workout at the Hillsdale Pro Day...Veldheer has private workouts scheduled with the Chiefs, Rams, Eagles and Raiders. NFL.com
Browns/Blount...A representative from the Cleveland Browns was in attendance to watch Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount at the Ducks’ second pro day on March 18...Blount ran forty-times of 4.59 and 4.61 during the workout. NFL.com
Jets/Leon Washington...New York Jets HB Leon Washington is skipping the Jets' off-season program because some teams are reportedly interested in acquiring Washington from the Jets for a second round pick according to his agent Alvin Keels...Washington (broken leg) expects to be medically cleared to resume running in 10-14 days. NY Daily News
03/22
Quick Hits...The San Franciso 49ers re-signed OT Barry Sims to a one-year contract...The San Diego Chargers waived WR Demetrius Byrd...The Oakland Raiders re-signed DT William Joseph...The New York Jets re-signed WR Braylon Edwards to a one-year, $5.0 million contract, re-signed WR Brad Smith to a one-year, $1.7 million contract, and re-signed S James Ihedigbo to a one-year, $1.0 million contract....The Rams signed former Giants' CB Kevin Dockery and former Giants' TE Darcy Johnson...The Philadelphia Eagles re-signed free agent C Nick Cole and LB Akeem Jordan...The Rams have agreed to terms with DE James Hall...The Baltimore Ravens signed former Seahawks' DE Cory Redding, to a two-year contract...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed S Hamza Abdullah.
Compensatory Picks...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the NFL announced the official list of compensatory picks for the 2010 draft...
Round 3 - Cincinnati pick 96, Tennessee pick 97, Atlanta pick 98;...Round 4 - Cincinnati pick 131; Round 5 - Pittsburgh pick 164, Atlanta pick 165, Pittsburgh pick 166, Minnesota pick 167, San Diego pick 168, Green Bay pick 169;Round 6 - Carolina pick 202, Jacksonville pick 203, Carolina pick 204, New England pick 205, San Francisco pick 206, Tennessee pick 207;...Round 7 - Indianapolis pick 240, Tennessee pick 241, Pittsburgh pick 242, Philadelphia pick 243, Philadelphia pick 244, Seattle pick 245, Indianapolis pick 246, New England pick 247, New England pick 248, Carolina pick 249, New England pick 250, Oakland pick 251, Miami pick 252, Tampa Bay pick 253, St. Louis pick 254, Detroit pick 255.
Iowa Pro Day...Joe Fortenbaugh of The National Football Post reports Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga did 27 reps on the bench and took part in positional drills but stood on the rest of his results from the combine....Cornerback Amari Spievey ran between 4.49 and 4.57 in the 40-yard-dash, depending on the scout that timed him.. Spievey also did 6 reps at 225 on the bench press. National Football Post
Big Ben...NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he plans to meet with Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who's currently under investigation in Georgia for allegedly committing a sexual assault...Goodell also offered a stern warning to Roethlisberger, "The most important thing is we take the issue very seriously," Goodell said. "We are concerned that Ben continues to put himself in this position." USA Today
OT Changes?...The latest out of the NFL Annual Meeting is that the Competition Committee has voted the proposal for the overtime rule changes through. Boston Globe
Smiley on Block...The Miami Dolphins have told left guard Justin Smiley not to join the team for their off-season conditioning program because the team is planning on trading him. Palm Beach Post
Pro Days...Two schools (Iowa and North Carolina A&T) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Sleeper Watch...Montana State DE/LB Dane Fletcher (6-1, 245) will get a lot of attention by teams looking for a OLB in a 3-4 scheme...Fletcher, one of the all-time sack leaders in the Big Sky conference, ran 4.61 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash, had a 36-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot, 3-inch broad jump, a 4.35-second short shuttle, a 6.93-second three-cone drill and did 29 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds at his pro day, viewed by a Seattle Seahawks scout. NFL.com
Armanti Edwards...Baltimore Ravens' wide receivers coach Jim Hostler and Philadelphia Eagles' quarterbacks coach James Urban were on hand to watch Appalaichian State QB Armanti Edwards (5-11, 192) work out at his pro day...Edwards ran the 40-yard dash in 4.44 and 4.41 seconds, had a 34 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, 3-inch broad jump, a 4.19-second short shuttle, a 6.74-second three-cone drill and did 13 bench press repetitions at 225 pounds....He also did position drills as both a quarterback and receiver. NFL.com
Compensatory Picks...Compensatory picks for the 2010 NFL Draft are expected to be announced by the league at the owner's meeting sometime today. Under terms of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, a team losing more or better compensatory free agents than it signs in a year is eligible to receive compensatory draft picks. -Al Fronczak
Ronnie Brown...Miami Dolphins HB Ronnie Brown was arrested late Friday night for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol during an offseason trip to his hometown outside of Atlanta this weekend...Brown, was arrested after an officer pulled him over for making a lane change without signaling...Brown was released from jail on Saturday. Miami Herald
03/21
Sean Lee...Penn State inside linebacker Sean Lee has private workouts scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and the New York Giants. -Al Fronczak
Blair White...Representatives from 12 NFL teams including Baltimore Ravens' WR coach Jim Hostler and Indianapolis Colts' WR coach Clyde Christenson were present at the Michigan State Pro Day...WR Blair White (6-2.1, 205) ran forty-times of 4.42 and 4.46 seconds, had a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump and a a 10-foot broad jump. NFL.com
49ers Draft...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers' director of player personnel Trent Baalke, will lead the 49ers into a critical draft in which the team is scheduled to have the 13th and 17th overall picks. ESPN
03/20
Quick Hits...The Buffalo Bills re-signed free agent LB Jon Corto...The Miami Dolphins re-signed WR Davone Bess, TE Joey Haynos and K Dan Carpenter...The Jets re-signed free agent WR David Clowney...The Detroit Lions signed LB Landon Johnson to a one-year contract.
Dexter McCluster...Mississippi HB/WR/RS Dexter McCluster will work out for the Denver Broncos after the Mississippi Pro Day on Tuesday. McCluster has already worked out for the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, and has a visit scheduled in Tennessee with the Titans, on Sunday, March 28th. -Al Fronczak
Brian Price...UCLA DT Brian Price has private workouts scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. -Al Fronczak
Bears/Pack/Levine...Green Bay Packers personnel man Reggie McKenzie and a representative for the Chicago Bears were in attendance to see safety Anthony Levine workout at the Tennessee State Pro Day...Levine, considered to be a sleeper prospect for the draft, ran a 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds. Chicagobreakingsports.com
Browns/Beadles...University of Utah OG Zane Beadles had a private workout with the Cleveland Browns, according to a source close to the program. National Football Post
49ers/Robinson...San Francisco 49'ers head coach Mike Singletary was in attendance to see the workout of CB Patrick Robinson at the Florida State Pro Day on Wednesday. The Niners have two picks in the first round of the draft and could use one of those picks to fill a need at the cornerback position. -Al Fronczak
Vikings/Curran...Minnesota Vikings Director of College Scouting Scott Studwell, was the the Georgia Pro Day on Tuesday and spent a significant amount of time working out Georgia LB Rennie Curran (5-10.5, 229). NFL.com
03/19
Visits...Tampa Bay Bucs UFA DE Jimmy Wilkerson has a visit scheduled with the Rams today.
Quick Hits...The New England Patriots have agreed to terms with free agent TE Alge Crumpler.
Cowboys/Dez Bryant...The Dallas Cowboys have scheduled a private workout in Dallas, for Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant on Thursday April 1. ESPN/Dallas-Fort Worth
Rams/Sam Bradford...The St. Louis Rams general manager Billy Devaney and offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur met with QB Sam Bradford in Florida earlier this week where Bradford is training and rehabbing from a shoulder injury. Stltoday.com
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft expert Al Fronczak, has updated his mock draft and it's now up and posted. Version 11.0
Pro Days...Five schools (James Madison, Minnesota, North Carolina Central, Northwestern State (La.) and Tulane) have pro day workouts scheduled for today.
Panthers/Price...Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson, WR's coach Tyke Tolbert and GM Marty Hurney were all on hand to direct a 30-minute workout with Ohio WR Taylor Price at his pro day workout. NFL.com
Pro Days...San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary, Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer and Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison were among the 25 team representatives on hand at the Florida State Pro Day...OLB Dekoda Watson lost 14 pounds since the combine and ran a pair of fast 4.40 and 4.46 forty times at 226 pounds and posted a fast 6.84 three cone...CB Patrick Robinson, ran 4.44 and 4.40 forty-times and posted a 4.29 short shuttle and a 6.89 three cone. NFL.com
Pacman Jones...The Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars are sending representatives to Adam "Pacman" Jones' workout today. NFL.com
03/18
Visits...The St. Louis Rams have a visit scheduled with free agent FB Jason McKie and DE Reggie Hayward ...The Arizona Cardinals have a visit scheduled with free agent K Jay Feely on Saturday...The Rams have a visit scheduled with free agent HB Willie Parker on Saturday.
Quick Hits...The Philadelphia Eagles released WR Kevin Curtis and DE Darren Howard....The Jets re-signed SS Eric Smith to a one-year contract...The St. Louis Rams signed free agent HB Kenneth Darby and LS Chris Massey...The New York Giants signed P Jy Bond..The Cleveland Browns re-signed G Billy Yates...The Seattle Seahawks signed HB Quinton Ganther...The Lions re-signed CB Kevin Hobbs.
Redskins/Bradford...The Washington Redskins have scheduled an on-campus workout with Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford for April 15th, one week before the NFL Draft. Washington Post
Niners/McCloughan...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the San Francisco 49ers have given GM Scot McCloughan an extended leave of absence while he tends to a personal matter.
Bills/Chargers...Not to be lost in the shuffle of the trade that sent QB Charlie Whitehurst from the Chargers to the Seahawks for a 2011 third-round pick and a swap of draft positions in the second round of the 2010 draft, is the significance of the move by the Chargers. The trade positions the Chargers one spot ahead of the Buffalo Bills in the Terrence Cody sweepstakes. Both the Bills and Chargers, have a real need at the nose tackle position and the possibility exists that both teams could fill other needs with their first round pick and thus have their sights set on Terrence Cody in the second round of the upcoming draft. This move by the Chargers would force the Bills to move up and ahead of them in the draft to select Cody. And last but not least, Bills GM Buddy Nix was forced out as the assistant general manager in San Diego, after the 2008 Draft, when Chargers GM A.J. Smith decided to restructure his front office with the hiring of Randy Mueller as senior executive of the Chargers. At that time, the Chargers said Nix retired, but his wife said he resigned. It will be very interesting to see how this all plays out, if both teams head into the second round of the draft on Friday night, in need of a nose tackle. -Al Fronczak
Titans/Babin...The Philadelphia Eagles have decided not to match the Tennessee Titans' one-year, $1 million offer sheet to free agent DE Jason Babin. Philly.com
Arrelious Benn...Illinois wide receiver Arrelious Benn has a private workout scheduled with the Denver Broncos. Benn ran a sub 4.4 forty time at the Illiois Pro Day on Wednesday. -Al Fronczak
Brandon Spikes...The poor forty-times (4.99, 5.02) that Florida ILB Brandon Spikes ran at his pro day, coupled with his poor results in the vertical jump 29" and broad jump 9'3" at the combine, shows me that he lacks the speed and athleticism required of a top linebacker prospect. Spikes has the instincts for the position and makes plays on the field, but he won't be taken in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft. -Al Fronczak
Pro Days...Nine Schools (Florida A&M, Hillsdale, McNeese State, Middle Tennessee, Missouri, Nicholls State, Temple, Virginia, and West Virginia) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Tennessee Pro Day...Every NFL team was represented at the Tennessee pro day including Chiefs defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel, who put safety Eric Berry through a brief workout, before Berry suffered a minor toe injury. NFL.com
Pro Days/Chris Scott...Offensive line coaches from the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Bucs and Detroit Lions were on hand to see OT Chris Scott (6-4.5 320) workout at the Tennessee Pro Day on Wednesday. Scott is an under the radar prospect, with 39 career starts (31 at left tackle) in a tough SEC conference and has experience playing both tackle and guard. He is being viewed as a right tackle/guard prospect for the upcoming draft. -Al Fronczak
Scot McCloughan...San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan appears to be on his way out and may resign...
McCloughan reportedly had a three-hour meeting on Wednesday with owner Jed York and other members of the organization.
After the meeting, files were removed from McCloughan's office. KGO TV7
03/17
Visits...Wednesday - New Oleans Saints, HB Justin Fargas...New York Jets, LB Lance Laury...Detroit Lions, LB Landon Johnson...Thursday - Washington Redskins, LB Joey Porter.
Seahawks-Chargers Trade...The Seattle Seahawks have acquired QB Charlie Whitehurst from the San Diego Chargers in exchange for a swap of 2010 second-round picks and a third-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. ESPN
Aaron Hernandez...Florida TE Aaron Hernandez ran a pair of fast (4.58 and 4.61) forty times at the Florida Pro Day today.
Hernandez also managed 30 reps at 225 on the bench, ran a 4.1 short shuttle, a 6.58 three cone drill and had a 11.31 60-yard shuttle time. Pro Football Talk
Quick Hits...The San Francisco 49ers signed former Vikings' CB Karl Paymah to a one-year contract...The Chargers re-signed NT Ian Scott to a one-year contract...The Panthers re-signed DE Tyler Brayton on a three-year contract...The Browns re-signed free agent LB Blake Costanzo, LB Marcus Benard and HB Chris Jennings.
Florida Pro Days...Alex Marvez of Fox Sports reports Florida QB Tim Tebow looked better throwing the ball with a much tighter spiral and a better release point....Florida DE Carlos Dunlap ran a 4.66 forty time today.
Pro Days/Eric Berry...Tennessee S Eric Berry suffered what has been initially diagnosed as a left big toe sprain that cut short his workout at the Tennessse Pro Day today. NFL.com
Seahawks/Whitehurst...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports restricted free agent QB Charlie Whitehurst intends to sign an offer sheet with the Seattle Seahawks.
Florida Pro Day...Jacksonville Jaguars beat reporter, Michael C. Wright, reports Tim Tebow's throwing motion at his pro day workout today looks better, but it looks like he's still got some kinks in that motion...his windup is still there under simulated pressure, but it looks like he's forcing that new motion...his accuracy is just mediocre. Wright/Twitter
Cards/Derek Anderson...Free Agent QB Derek Anderson has agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals.
Florida Pro Day...Florida ILB Brandon Spikes ran an unofficial 5.0 forty time this morning. Wright/Twitter
Florida Pro Day...The Florida pro day was delayed one hour this morning by rain. Alex Marvez/Twitter
Florida Pro Day...Raheem Morris, Eric Mangini, Mike Tomlin, Mike Holmgren, Rick Spielman, Floyd Reese, Mike Nolan, Gene Smith, Shaq Harris, Tom Coughlin, Brian Daboll are among NFL personnel at the Florida Pro Day.
Pro Day/Joe Haden...Florida CB Joe Haden ran a pair of unofficial forty-times in high 4.3, low 4.4 range. Wright/Twitter
Quick Hits...The Dolphins have reached an agreement with G Richie Incognito, on a one-year contract...The Titans re-signed DE Dave Ball...The Detroit Lions re-signed free agent LB Zack Follett, OT Corey Hilliard, TE Jake Nordin and HB Cedric Peerman... The Green Bay Packers re-signed CB/RS Will Blackmon to a one-year, $1.176 million contract.
Redskins Sign Grossman...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Washington Redskins signed free agent QB Rex Grossman, to a one-year contract.
Mock Draft...I've updated my mock draft once again, with several changes due to numerous free agent signings and a trade on Tuesday. -Al Fronczak Version 10.0
Devin McCourty...Rutgers CB Devin McCourty performed an on-campus workout for the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday...
Browns' defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson put McCourty through his workout.. McCourty has another on-campus workout scheduled with the St. Louis Rams this week and will travel to New York for a private visit with the Jets. -Al Fronczak
Florida Pro Day...This is a big day for Florida QB Tim Tebow, whose throwing mechanics have been much scrutinized since his performance at the Senior Bowl on Jan. 30...Tebow has been working on his new throwing motion for more than a month now in Nashville with former NFL quarterback Zeke Bratkowski and former NFL quarterback coach Marc Trestman...This is also a big day for Florida CB Joe Haden, who ran a poor 4.57 forty time at the combine...The Florida Pro Day gets underway at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Pro Days...Nine schools (Arkansas State, Arkansas Tech, Florida, Hampton, Illinois, Marshall, Michigan State, Penn State, William & Mary) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Pro Days...Twenty NFL teams were present to see QB Sean Canfield at Oregon State's Pro Day including Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski. NFL.com
Seahawks Sign McCoy...The Seattle Seahawks signed free agent linebacker Matt McCoy. Seattle Times
03/16
Quick Hits...The Chicago Bears signed CB Tim Jennings to a two-year contract and released FB Jason McKie....The Buffalo Bills signed ILB Andra Davis to a two-year contract...The Bucs have signed safety Sean Jones......The Rams re-signed G Mark Setterstrom to a one-year contract...The Kansas City Chiefs signed former Colts OG Ryan Lilja to a contract...The Bills have free agent DE/DT Dwan Edwards in Buffalo for a scheduled visit..The Titans re-signed TE Bo Scaife to a one-year contract..The Lions have agreed to terms with safety Marquand Manuel on a one-year contract...The New York Jets signed former Dolphins DE Rodrique Wright...The Steelers re-signed OLB Patrick Bailey...The New York Giants re-signed free agent TE Scott Chandler to a one-year contract..The Broncos re-signed safety Josh Barrett to a one-year contract....The Lions re-signed DE Copeland Bryan and CB DeAngelo Smith...The Cleveland Browns re-signed TE Greg Estandia...The Seattle Seahawks re-signed free agent DE Darryl Tapp to a one-year contract and released safety Deon Grant...The Baltimore Ravens re-signed free agent S Marcus Paschal to a one-year contract.
Packers Sign Aussie...The Green Bay Packers signed punter Chris Bryan...Bryan played four seasons in the Australian Football League with Carlton Football Club (2005-06) and Collingwood Football Club (2007-08). WFRV.com
Bills Land Edwards...The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms with DE/DT Dwan Edwards..The Ravens' free-agent defensive end had left his visit without a deal, but the two sides reached an agreement later in the day. Schefter/Twitter
Eagles Land Tapp...The Philadelphia Eagles acquired DE Darryl Tapp from the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for DE Chris Clemons and a fourth-round 2010 draft pick. Jay Glazer/Twitter
Ryan Mathews Visits..Fresno State HB Ryan Mathews, has private off-campus workouts scheduled in New York with the Jets and in St. Louis with the Rams.
Eagles/Bell...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Philadelphia Eagles signed Saints' free agent HB Mike Bell to a one-year, $1.7 million offer sheet with $500,000 in guaranteed money.
Bucs/Atkins...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a personal workout scheduled with Georgia DT Geno Atkins. -Al Fronczak
Dolphins Workouts......The Miami Dolphins have personal workouts scheduled with Georgia DT Jeff Owens, Georgia DT Geno Atkins and Georgia S Reshad Jones. -Al Fronczak
Atlanta Falcons/Weatherspoon...Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon has an on-campus workout scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday. -Al Fronczak
Georgia Pro Day...Defensive tackle Jeff Owens ran unofficial forty-times of 4.88 and 4.96 and CB Bryan Evans ran unofficial forty-times of 4.46 and 4.47 at the Georgia pro day today.
Anthony Davis...Rutgers offensive tackle Anthony Davis has rescheduled his pro day workout for Tuesday, March 30.
Brett Favre...Ed Werder of ESPN reports Brett Favre texted Ladianian Tomlinson that he had "no clue" whether he would return to the Vikings for the 2010 season, during his involvement in recruiting Tomlinson for the Vikings last week. ESPN
Bears Draft Buzz...Gil Brandt, speaking on Sirius NFL Radio this morning, said the Chicago Bears might be interested in moving up in the draft for Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett, since the Bears have a huge need at safety and Bears' head coach Lovie Smith was in attendance at the Georgia Tech pro day on Monday...The the Bears don't own a pick in the first two rounds of the draft, but might consider moving up from their third round pick to select Burnett, who is widely viewed as a second round prospect.
Pro Days...Seven schools (Arkansas, Bowling Green, Delaware, Eastern Kentucky, Louisiana-Monroe, Norfolk State and Toledo) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft Expert Al Fronczak has posted another updated mock for the 2010 NFL Draft. Version 9.0
JaMarcus Russell...Oakland Raiders QB JaMarcus Russell has reportedly been working out in Arizona and is expected to report to the Raiders off season conditioning program today.
LSU Pro Day...Representatives from all 32 teams, including the entire New Orleans Saints coaching staff and GM Mickey Loomis, Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Rob Ryan and defensive line coach Bryan Cox and Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson were among those in attendance on Monday. NFL.com
Mike Iupati...Idaho OG Mike Iupati worked out with the Cleveland Browns on Monday and has nine visits scheduled with NFL teams...Offensive line coaches from the Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars were at Idaho’s pro day, and the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns had front office representatives in attendance, as well. NFL.com
Zac Robinson...The New England Patriots have scheduled an on-campus private workout next week for Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson, according to a league source. National Football Post
Adalius Thomas...New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas disputed the notion that he has a grand desire to play for the New York Jets, as recently described by Jets linebacker Scott. Thomas claimed he never made any such intentions known to his former Ravens teammate. Boston Herald
03/15
Quick Hits...The Seattle Seahawks waived longsnapper Matt Overton...Saints' restricted free agent HB Mike Bell has a visit scheduled with the Eagles on Tuesday...The Raiders re-signed free agent LB David Nixon to a one-year contract...The Detroit Lions have a scheduled visit with Saints restricted free agent DE Anthony Hargrove,...The Tennessee Titans signed former Niners' kicking specialist Ricky Schmitt...The Seahawks signed WR Ruvell Martin to a one-year contract...The Denver Broncos have released QB Chris Simms...The Raiders re-signed free agent QB Bruce Gradkowski to a one-year, $1.759 million contract...The Cardinals agreed to terms with LB Paris Lenon on a three-year contract...The Ravens re-signed TE Edgar Jones to a one-year contract...The Carolina Panthers re-signed OT Rob Petitti...Redskins' HB Clinton Portis and DT Albert Haynesworth both reported to the Washington Redskins offseason program this morning.
Browns/Bradford...Mike Holmgren said today that he'll consider drafting a quarterback with the No. 7 overall pick and also consider trading up for one despite signing Jake Delhomme to a two-year deal...Holmgren admitted he likes Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford "a lot'' and said he's a very fine player. Cleveland.com
Georgia Tech Pro Day...HB Jonathan Dwyer ran 4.51 and a 4.55 forty-times and caught the ball well at the Yellow Jacket's Pro Day workout today.
LSU Pro Day...WR Brandon LaFell, 6-2.5 211, ran a pair of 4.55 forty times today which was slightly better than his official 4.59 forty time from the combine...LaFell also did 11 reps at 225 on the bench and had a 11.43 60-yard shuttle time.
Raiders...QB JaMarcus Russell was not in attendance for the start of the Raiders' offseason conditioning program today.
Steelers...Ben Roethlisberger was not in attendance for the start of the Steelers offseason conditioning program today.
It's Official...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Pittsburgh Steelers signed ILB Larry Foote, to a three-year, $9.3 million deal with a $1.8 million signing bonus.
Pro Days...Eight schools (Air Force, Albany State, Central Arkansas, Clark, Eastern Michigan, Georgia Tech, LSU and Montana) will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL teams today.
Quick Hits...Free agent ILB Larry Foote is expected to sign a three-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers today... Former Broncos' free agent ILB Andra Davis has a visit scheduled with the Buffalo Bills.
Jets agree with LT...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the New York Jets have agreed to terms with HB LaDainian Tomlinson on a two-year, $5.2 million contract.
03/14
Browns Deal Wimbley...The Cleveland Browns have traded OLB/DE Kamerion Wimbley to the Oakland Raiders for a third round pick in the 2010 draft. NBC Sports
Broncos Land Quinn...Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reports the Denver Broncos have acquired QB Brady Quinn from the Cleveland Browns for FB Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick, and a conditional late-round draft pick in 2012.
Lions/Niners Trade...Matt Barrows reports the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to trade quarterback Shaun Hill to the Detroit Lions for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011, according to a league source. Sacbee.com
Quick Hits...The St. Louis Rams agreed to terms with C Hank Fraley...The Green Bay Packers re-signed right tackle Mark Tauscher to a two-year deal.
Draft Stock...The following draft prospect's stock has slipped since the end of the College Football season - Central Michigan QB Dan LeFevour, Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, LSU WR Brandon Lafell, Kansas WR Dezmon Briscoe, Alabama NT Terrance Cody, California CB Syd'Quan Thompson, Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox. -Al Fronczak
LT To Sign With Jets...The San Diego Union Tribune reports free agent HB LaDainian Tomlinson will sign with the New York Jets. Signonsandiego.com
Jets/Marshall...Michael Lombardi reports the New York Jets are having internal discussions regarding Broncos' restricted free agent WR Brandon Marshall...Lombardi says the Jets would "love to put together a package of players that might entice the Broncos and still keep their first-round pick." National Football Post
Titans/Sean Jones...The Tennessee Titans have a visit scheduled with free agent safety Sean Jones of the Philadelphia Eagles, according to a league source. Nashvillecitypaper.com
St. Louis Rams...Veteran offensive linemen Hank Fraley and linebacker Na’ill Diggs, both free agents, left St. Louis without a contract, after finishing their visit with the Rams. StlToday.com
BYU Pro Day...Representatives from 15 NFL teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams had scouts in attendance for BYU's Pro Day workout...TE Dennis Pitta (6-4.4, 245) stood by his combine numbers and chose not to do any workout drills, but scouts report he looked very good in the positon drills. NFL.com
03/13
Updated Quick Hits...The Minnesota Vikings re-signed DT Jimmy Kennedy to a two-year deal...The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with free agent QB Jake Delhomme on a two-year deal....The Seattle Seahawks signed free agent TE Chris Baker to a two-year, $4.75 million deal...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed safety Roy Williams...The Washington Redskins re-signed C/G Will Montgomery to a one-year contract...The Cleveland Browns re-signed free agent LB Jason Trusnik and released TE Steve Heiden.
Buffalo Bills...Gil Brandt of Sirius NFL Radio believes the Buffalo Bills are very interested in linebacker Rolando McClain or nose tackle Terrance Cody, since general manager Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey were both present at Alabama's pro day workout back on March 10.
Draft Stock...With six weeks to go before the NFL Draft, the following prospects are beginning to pick up steam and climb the boards - Fordham QB John Skelton, Stanford HB Toby Gerhart, Tennessee HB Montarrio Hardesty, Ohio WR Taylor Price, Pittsburgh TE Dorin Dickerson, Mississippi OG John Jerry, Indiana OT Roger Saffold, TCU OLB Jerry Hughes, Utah OLB Koa Misi, Ohio State OLB Thaddeus Gibson, Iowa CB Amari Spievey and Alabama CB Kareem Jackson. -Al Fronczak
OSU Pro Day...Tony Grossi of the Cleveland Plain dealer reports twenty-nine NFL teams were on hand to see OLB/DE Thaddeus Gibson at Ohio State's pro day workouts on Friday...The Pittsburgh Steelers were the most visibly interested, with Kevin Colbert, VP of football operations, leading a contingent that included defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau and two other coaches...Gibson was determined to improve his draft stock by showing he can handle the demanding outside linebacker position in a 3-4 defense, and he did..."He did good. Definitely helped himself," said one scout...Gibson was clocked in the forty-yard dash in the low 4.6s and was very good in the linebacker drills. Cleveland.com
Packers Uni...The Green Bay Packers officially unveiled their third jersey and uniform for the 2010 season and beyond on Friday...it's a re-creation of the team's uniform from 1929, the year of Green Bay's first world championship. Packers.com
Pro Days...Michigan CB Donovan Warren, still bothered by a right ankle injury, borrowed a pair of teammate's cleats and reportedly ran a pair of mid 4.5 forty-times...Warren will join teammate DE Brandon Graham in a private workout for scouts April 8...Warren had 15 formal interviews at the Combine, including sessions with the Jets, Vikings and Seahawks, where he spent time with new coach Pete Carroll....As the head coach of USC, Carroll recruited Warren coming out of high school and told him “He might not miss out on him this time"...Warren also had a real good meeting with Rex Ryan. Annarbor.com
Pro Days...Cincinnati Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander was on hand at the Indiana pro Day on Friday and worked with OT Roger Saffold in the position drills. NFL.com
Pacman Jones...Jason La Canfora of the NFL Network reports the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions have shown the most interest in free agent CB Pacman Jones...Jones will workout for scouts on Friday March 19.
03/12
Visits...The Kansas City Chiefs have scheduled a visit with free agent C Hank Fraley on Monday....Free agent LB Akin Ayodele has a visit scheduled with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday...The Pittsburgh Steelers have a visit scheduled with free agent LB Larry Foote on Monday...The Tampa Bay Bucs have a visit scheduled for this afternoon with free agent LB Jon Alston...The Arizona Cardinals have scheduled visits with QB Derek Anderson and LB Paris Lenon for today.
Quick Hits...The Green Bay Packers re-signed NT Ryan Pickett and re-signed safety Nick Collins to a three-year, $23.4 million contract extension...The Chiefs have signed center Casey Wiegmann to a one-year contract...The Colts signed OT Adam Terry to a one-year contract...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed LB Jon Alston.
TCU Pro Day...OLB Jerry Hughes (6-2.2, 254) stood on his combine numbers and looked good in the position drills...OLB Daryl Washington (6-2, 229) ran a 4.54 forty-time and had a 7.06 three-cone drill.
Skins/Johnson...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Redskins have reached an agreement with HB Larry Johnson...Johnson is expected to sign a three-year deal with the Redskins.
Quick Hits...The San Diego Chargers signed CB Donald Strickland to a two-year contract.
Tony Pike...University of Cincinnati QB Tony Pike told Sirius NFL radio hosts Tim Ryan and Jim Miller, that his combine performance in the passing drills suffered because he changed the way he gripped the football, on request from a quarterback coach whom he's working with in his pre-draft preparation process.
Pro Days...Kent State draft prospect Jameson Konz (6-3.0, 234) put on a show for NFL scouts and personnel at the Kent State pro day on Thursday...Konz ran a 4.38 forty-time, had a 46" vertical leap, and a 10'-8" broad jump...Konz was used as an H-back last season aat KSU after a position switch from linebacker.
Quick Hits...The Tennessee Titans re-signed CB Roderick Hood...The Cincinnati Bengals signed free agent WR Chris Davis...The Arizona Cardinals re-signed center Ben Claxton to a one-year contract and agreed to terms with OT Rex Hadnot on a three-year, $9 million contract...The Jets agreed to terms with safety Brodney Pool on a one-year, $1.3 million contract.
2010 QB's...Our NFL draft expert Al Fronczak has updated his quarterback scouting reports page. QB Scouting Reports
Shaun Hill...The 49ers have given backup quarterback Shaun Hill permission to seek a trade. Press Democrat
Steelers/Cardinals...Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers ( ILB Larry Foote and OLB Joey Porter) said they would like to play for the Arizona Cardinals, who have needs at both spots. AZCentral
Demaryius Thomas...Georgia Tech WR Demaryius Thomas has a personal workout scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens in April after his broken foot is completely healed. -Al Fronczak
Browns Sign Watson...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns signed free agent TE Ben Watson to a three-year, $12 million contract with $6.35 million guaranteed.
Pro Days...Eight schools (Eastern Washington, Jacksonville State, Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon State, Purdue, TCU and Urbana) will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL scouts and personnel today.
Bears Visits...The Chicago Bears have scheduled pre-draft visits with Virginia defensive tackle Nate Collins, Rutgers linebacker Damaso Munoz, Utah safety Robert Johnson, TCU offensive tackle Nic Richmond, Cincinnati offensive tackle Jeff Linkenbach and South Dakota State defensive end Danny Batten. Chicagobreakingsports.com
Pro Days...Southern Illinois HB Deji Karim (5-8.6, 209) ran a 4.38 forty-time, had a 43" vertical jump, a 10'3" broad jump and did 19 reps at 225 pounds on the bench at his pro day workout yesterday.
Pro Days...Northwestern QB Mike Kafka had a tremendous throwing session for NFL scouts from 25 teams at Northwestern’s pro day on Thursday...Bengals QB coach Ken Zampese and Cardinals QB coach Chris Miller were also present for the Kafka's workout. NFL.com
Legarrette Blount...As previously planned, Oregon HB LeGarrette Blount will be working out at Oregon's second pro day on March 18...NFL.com previously reported that Blount was a no show at Oregon's pro day which wasn't the case.
Tim Tebow...Jacksonville Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver indicated Thursday that the Jaguars aren’t going to deviate from their draft board to select Florida quarterback Tim Tebow. Jacksonville.com
03/11
Updated Visits...The Philadelphia Eagles have visits scheduled with WR Hank Baskett and HB Justin Fargas...Free Agent QB Jake Delhomme has visits scheduled with the Browns, Broncos and Saints...The St. Louis Rams have a visit scheduled this week with free agent center Hank Fraley...The Buffalo Bills have a visit scheduled with free agent DT Jimmy Kennedy set for today...The Buccaneers have a visit scheduled with free agent S Sean Jones for today.
Quick Hits...The Chicago Bears re-signed free agent safety Josh Bullocks to a one-year, $1.2 million contract...The Arizona Cardinals agreed to terms with OT Jeremy Bridges on a three-year contract...The Saints re-signed long snapper Jason Kyle to a one-year contract...The Oakland Raiders have released DT Gerard Warren...The Buffalo Bills re-signed TE Joe Klopfenstein...The Denver Broncos re-signed DE Le Kevin Smith and released LB Andra Davis and DE J'Vonne Parker....The Carolina Panthers have re-signed free agent QB Matt Moore to a one-year, $3.043 million contract...The Washington Redskins signed free agent tight end Sean Ryan to a one-year contract...The Kansas City Chiefs signed free agent WR Jerheme Urban.
Patrick Stoudamire...Western Illinois CB Patrick Stoudamire Jr. worked out at Northwestern's pro day today and he didn't disappoint...Stoudamire (5-10.2 205) ran a 4.45 forty-time, did 11 reps at 225 on the bench, had a 3.98 short shuttle time, had a 6.67 three-cone time and had a 9'11" broad jump... The Jacksonville Jaguars and San Francisco 49'ers were among 20 NFL teams in attendance...Stoudamire will also work out at Western Illinois's pro day on March 23rd. -Al Fronczak
Terrell Owens...John Clayton of ESPN reports the Oakland Raiders are interested in free Agent WR Terrel Owens.
LaDainian Tomlinson...Former Chargers free agent HB LaDainian Tomlinson left Minnesota without a contract and is headed to New York to pay a visit to the Jets on Friday.
James Starks...University of Buffalo halfback James Starks has a pre-draft visit scheduled with the Patriots. -Al Fronczak
Clark Convicted...A Denver jury has convicted Willie D. Clark of murdering Broncos CB Darrent Williams. Denver Post
Denver Broncos...The Denver Broncos held a private workout for Cincinnati QB Tony Pike and WR Mardy Gilyard today in Cincinnati. National Football Post
Tomlinson/New York Jets...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Ladainian Tomlinson will visit the New York Jets if he leaves Minnesota without a contract.
Seahawks Want Kolb...The Seattle Seahawks have contacted the Philadelphia Eagles about QB Kevin Kolb. CSN Philly
Merlin Olsen...Merlin Olsen, football legend and former actor passed away Wednesday night at the age of 69...Olsen had been battling mesothelioma for the past year and had been trying to fight back with chemotherapy. OSG Sports
Gerard Warren...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Oakland Raiders DT Gerard Warren has a $5.925 million option bonus due by March 14...the Raiders could part ways with Warren, rather than pay him that huge option bonus.
Pro Days...Ten schools (Alabama-Birmingham, Boston College, Furman, Idaho, Kent State, Nebraska, Ohio, Oregon, Stephen F. Austin, Texas-El Paso) will be holding their pro day workouts today.
Jahvid Best...Baltimore Ravens running backs coach Wilbert Montgomery was in attendance at the California Pro Day on Wednesday. -Al Fronczak
Jahvid Best...University of California HB Jahvid Best has private workouts scheduled with the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Redskins later this month. -Al Fronczak
Pro Days...Rutgers OT Anthony Davis reportedly refused to weigh in for NFL scouts at Rutgers' Pro Day on Wednesday...
Alabama NT Terrence Cody did 22 reps at 225 pounds on the bench press at the Alabama Pro Day on Wednesday - Cody's agent Alvin Keels, incorrectly posted that Cody did 32 reps on the bench...Buffalo GM Buddy Nix, San Francisco GM Scot McCloughan and Detroit GM Martin Mayhew were all present at the Oklahoma State Pro Day...Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and linebackers coach Ken Norton, Ravens linebackers coach Dean Pees and Browns director of pro personnel Keith Gilbertson were all in attendance at the University of Washington Pro Day - UW Linebacker Donald Butler ran 4.61 and 4.67 forty-times, had a 35.5-inch vertical jump, a 10'-1" broad jump, a 4.26 short shuttle, and a 6.90 three-cone drill.
Ladainian Tomlinson...Free Agent HB Ladainian Tomlinson could sign with the Minnesota Vikings as early as today. ESPN
Ravens Sign Mason...The Baltimore Ravens signed wide receiver WR Derrick Mason to a two-year, $8 million contract.
03/10
Updated Visits...The Cleveland Browns are visiting with free agent HB Justin Fargas...The Indianapolis Colts have a visit scheduled with free agent OT Adam Terry on Thursday...The Cleveland Browns have scheduled a Thursday visit with free agent QB Jake Delhomme...The Cardinals re-signed TE Stephen Spach to a one-year contract...The Redskins have a visit set up with free agent HB Larry Johnson on Thursday...The Arizona Cardinals have a Friday visit scheduled with free agent QB Derek Anderson...Free agent DE James Hall has a visit scheduled with the Saints on Thursday...Free Agent QB Derek Anderson is scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday...Free Agent WR Terrell Owens has a visit scheduled with the Bengals today...Free Agent OL Rex Hadnot is in Arizona visiting with the Cardinals... The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have visits scheduled with free agent safeties Brodney Pool and Gibril Wilson.
Updated Quick Hits...The Houston Texans signed offensive lineman Wade Smith to a four-year, $12 million contract, with $6.25 million guaranteed...Kansas draft prospect WR Dezmon Briscoe ran 4.51 and 4.53 forty-times at the Kansas Jayhawks Pro Day....The St. Louis Rams re-signed TE Daniel Fells to a one-year, $1.5 million contract...The Patriots have re-signed RB Kevin Faulk to a one-year contract....The Chicago Bears signed FB Eddie Williams to a one-year contract...Rutgers OT Anthony Davis was unable to workout at the Rutgers Pro Day today due to a stomach virus...The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent CB Marlin Jackson to a two-year contract.
Rolando McClain...Alabama LB Rolando McClain revealed today (at his pro day workout) that he has Crohn's disease and has dealt with it since his freshman season at Alabama...McClain also disclosed that he has suffered from a hamstring injury since the Oct. 24 Tennessee game, an injury that his teammates did not know about. Al.com
Bengals Nab Bryant...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports free agent WR Antonio Bryant has agreed to a four-year, $28 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Terrence Cody...According to his Agent, Alvin Keels, Alabama DT Terrence Cody weighed in today at 348 pounds and did 32 reps of 225 on the bench at the Alabama Pro Day. AlvinKeels/Twitter
Mardy Gilyard...University of Cincinnati WR Mardy Gilyard ran 4.44 and 4.51 forty-times at his pro day today and had a 38.5-inch vertical jump and a 6.71 three cone drill time. National Football Post
Rolando McClain...Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain ran 4.74 forty-time at the Alabama Pro Day. Jeremiah/Twitter
Wonderlic Scores...Edgar Thompson of the Palm Beach Post reports the following Wonderlic scores from the combine:
Quinn on the Block...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Browns have put QB Brady Quinn on the trading block.
Redskins/Kemoeatu...The Washington Redskins signed free agent DT Maake Kemoeatu to a two-year, $7 million contract.
Quick Hits...The Cincinnati Bengals re-signed TE Dan Coats...The Kansas City Chiefs signed DT Shaun Smith to a one-year contract...Seattle Seahawks kicker Olindo Mare signed his franchise tender....Tight end Anthony Becht re-signed with the Arizona Cardinals.
Seahawks/McNabb...Sal Paolantonio of ESPN reports the Seattle Seahawks have been contacting the Philadelphia Eagles "non-stop" about the availabliity of QB's Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb...Paolantonio firmly believes McNabb will be traded at some point this offseason.
Jags Fans Don't Want Tebow...During the team’s first telephone Fan Forum with general manager Gene Smith on Tuesday night, an event limited to season-ticket holders, Jacksonville Jaguars fans were asked if the team should draft QB Tim Tebow...Of the 800 fans who voted by phone, the answer was no by a 55 percent to 45 percent margin. Jacksonville.com
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft Expert Al Fronczak has posted another updated mock for the 2010 NFL Draft. Version 8.0
Broncos Ink Green...Free Agent DE Jarvis Green inked a four-year, $20 million deal with the Denver Broncos with nearly $7 million in guaranteed money. Boston.com
Packers New Jersey...The Green Bay Packers will wear an alternate third jersey during the 2010 season to go with the normal home and road uniforms. The new jersey, will be worn for at least one home game and is expected to be unveiled on Friday at the Packers Fan Fest. Milwaukee Journal Sentinal
Ben Roethlisberger...An attorney for Ben Roethlisberger said Tuesday his firm has assembled a team of investigators to gather information about sexual assault allegations that have been raised by a 20-year-old college student. Post-Gazette
Packers Sign Dillon...The Green Bay Packers signed wide receiver/kick returner Charles Dillon...Dillon, spent last season with the Spokane Shock of the af2 arena league. Vcstar.com
Cards Re-Sign Ware...Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com reports the Arizona Cardinals have agreed on a multiyear deal with defensive back Matt Ware. NFL.com
Private Workout...Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox will hold a private workout on March 30 in Waco, Texas. NFL.com
03/09
Updated Visits...The New York Jets have a visit scheduled for Wednesday with free agent safety Brodney Pool...The Washington Redskins have a visit scheduled with free agent WR Antonio Bryant...The Arizona Cardinals have scheduled a visit with Chargers' restricted free agent QB Charlie Whitehurst...The Cincinnati Bengals have a visit scheduled with free agent WR Terrell Owens today...Free Agent DE Tyler Brayton's has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks today.
Updated Quick Hits...Eagles free agent LB Will Witherspoon has agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans...The Miami Dolphins have re-signed nose tackle Jason Ferguson...The Denver Broncos re-signed free agent kicker Matt Prater...The Patriots have agreed to terms with former Jets LB Marques Murrell...The Falcons have re-signed free agent CB Brent Grimes and released WR James Swinton...The New York Giants signed free agent QB Jim Sorgi to a one-year contract...The New Orleans Saints re-signed CB Leigh Torrence to a one-year contract...The Green Bay Packers re-signed safety Nick Collins to a one-year contract...The Indianapolis Colts have claimed DE J.D. Skolnitsky off waivers from the Washington Redskins...The Minnesota Vikings signed former Panthers kick off specialist Rhys Lloyd...The New England Patriots have reached an agreement with CB Leigh Bodden...The Atlanta Falcons re-signed long snapper Joe Zelenka...The Chargers claimed HB Marcus Mason off waivers.
John Skelton Pro Day...Gil Brandt of NFL.com reports Fordham University quarterback John Skelton (6-5 3/8, 241) had a good workout in front of talent evaluators from nine NFL teams...Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg and quarterbacks coach James Urban, Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese and Bills quarterbacks coach George Cortez were among those in attendance. NFL.com
Broncos Sign NT Williams...The Denver Broncos signed former Chargers' nose tackle Jamal Williams to a three-year, $16 million contract with $7 million guaranteed.
Chiefs Sign Jones...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Kansas City Chiefs have signed free agent HB Thomas Jones to a two-year, $5 million contract.
Browns/Derek Anderson...The Cleveland Browns have terminated the contract of QB Derek Anderson, the team announced Tuesday afternoon. Browns/Twitter
Eric Berry...University of Tennessee safety Eric Berry has upcoming visits scheduled with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cleveland Browns. -Al Fronczak
Brandon Spikes...University of Florida linebacker Brandon Spikes has pre-draft visits scheduled with the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Pro Football Talk
John Skelton...Fordham quarterback John Skelton will throw for NFL talent evaluators at his school’s pro day today.
Pro Days...Fourteen schools (Auburn, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Central Arkansas, Central Oklahoma, Fordham, Howard, Indiana, Indiana-PA, North Dakota State, N.W. Missouri, Oklahoma, Tuskegee, Virginia Military, Western Michigan) will be holding their pro day workouts for NFL talent evaluators today.
Colt McCoy...Gil Brandt of NFL.com reports Texas QB Colt McCoy is completely recovered from his shoulder injury and will be full-go at the University of Texas’ pro day on March 29. McCoy is scheduled to work out Tuesday with Southern California WR Damian Williams, another top prospect in the upcoming draft. NFL.com
Buffalo Bills/Vick...Atlanta Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter said on his twitter account that the Carolina Panthers don't want Eagles QB Michael Vick, but the Bills with head coach Chan Gailey could be his landing spot. AJCFalcons/Twitter
Eagles-Bucs Trade...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired WR Reggie Brown from the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Philly.com
Browns-Seahawks Trade...The Cleveland Browns have acquired QB Seneca Wallace from the Seahawks in exchange for a conditional late-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. Seattle Times
03/08
Updated Visits...Free Agent WR Antonio Bryant has a Tuesday visit scheduled with the Cincinnati Bengals...Free Agent NT Jamal Williams is in Denver visiting with the Broncos...The Saints have visits scheduled this week with NT Jamal Williams, DE Leonard Little and DE James Hall...The Browns have a visit scheduled with free agent TE Ben Watson... The Seahawks are visiting with free agent safety Matt Ware today...The Raiders have a visit scheduled with free agent TE Anthony Becht...
The Buffalo Bills have a Monday visit scheduled with free agent OT Cornell Green...The New York Giants have a Monday visit scheduled with free agent QB Jim Sorgi...The Arizona Cardinals have scheduled a visit with free agent LB Joey Porter on Thursday...The New York Giants have a visit scheduled for today with free agent kicker Rhys Lloyd.
Updated Quick Hits...The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed safety Ryan Clark and signed free agent WR Antwan Randle -El to a three-year contract...The Oakland Raiders have released WR Javon Walker and DE Greg Ellis....Free agent DT Tank Johnson has re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals...Free Agent cornerback Jonathan Wade has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions...The Buffalo Bills have signed free agent OT Cornell Green to a three-year, $9 million contract....The Lions have released DE Dewayne White and re-signed TE Will Heller...The Indianapolis Colts have released guard Ryan Lilja...The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed WR Chris Chambers to a three-year, $15 million contract...The Pittsburgh Steelers Steelers have greed to terms with free agent WR Arnaz Battle and have signed free agent S Will Allen and former Bills' free agent OT Jonathan Scott...The St. Louis Rams have agreed to terms with free agent DT Fred Robbins on a three-year contract...The Panthers released FB Brad Hoover...The Jets have agreed to terms with free agent TE Ben Hartsock.. The Philadelphia Eagles signed WR Jason Avant to a five-year contract.
Dez Bryant...David Ubben of ESPN reports former Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant could be skipping out on the Oklahoma State pro day on Wednesday....A report surfaced that multiple NFL sources have been told by Bryant that he'll elect to hold a separate pro day on March 25, instead of working out alongside his former teammates on Wednesday....However, two Oklahoma State officials, when contacted by ESPN earlier Monday after the report was published, said they expected Bryant to work out, while admitting they could not control whether he makes an appearance or not. ESPN
Falcons-Lions Trade Official...The Atlanta Falcons have dealt CB Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions for a 6th-round 2010 draft pick and a swap of 5th-round picks in the 2010 draft.
Bills/Porter...The Buffalo Bills are reportedly interested in former Dolphins free agent linebacker Joey Porter. Wivb.com
Bengals/Marshall...The Cincinnati Bengals are discussing a run at Bengals restricted free agent Brandon Marshall, as well as other options...How serious the Bengals will be still is a matter of discussion within the organization. ESPN
Brandon Marshall...Broncos restricted free agent WR Brandon Marshall was scheduled to leave Seattle on Sunday night.... The Seahawks will spend the next several days contemplating whether to submit an offer sheet to Marshall and the Broncos and how to structure their offer...The offer sheet must be signed by Marshall before it reaches the Broncos, so some monstrous numbers ( a contract would have to average north of $10 million per season) will have to be typed in..Should an offer sheet reach the Broncos, they would have seven days to match the offer or accept the Seahawks' original first-round draft pick, the No. 6 choice overall. Denver Post
Lions/Falcons Trade Talks...The Atlanta Falcons have confirmed that they are in "discussions" to trade cornerback Chris Houston to the Detroit Lions. Atlanta Journal Constitution
03/07
Updated Free Agent Visits...Free agent safety Ryan Clark is in Miami visiting with the Dolphins...The Chiefs have scheduled a visit with free agent HB Justin Fargas...The Philadelphis Eagles have a visit scheduled with free agent CB Marlin Jackson....The Detroit Lions have a visit scheduled with free agent CB Jonathan Wade on Monday....The Texans have a visit scheduled with free agent CB Leigh Bodden...Free agent DE Jason Babin will visit the Titans today...The Seattle Seahawks have scheduled a visit with Saints restricted free agent HB Mike Bell...Free agent safety Brodney Pool has a visit scheduled with the Rams on Monday...Free agent OT Tony Pashos is in Cleveland visiting with the Browns...CB Marlin Jackson has a visit scheduled with the Ravens on Tuesday...Free agent NT Maake Kemoeatu has a visit scheduled with the Redskins...Free Agent HB Willie Parker has a visit scheduled with the Redskins on Monday.
Carr Agrees with Niners...The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to terms with QB David Carr on a two-year contract.
Tebow/Bills/Seahawks...Florida quarterback draft prospect Tim Tebow has scheduled personal workouts for the Buffalo Bills and the Seattle Seahawks. NFL.com
Browns Sign Fujita...The Cleveland Browns have signed former New Orleans Saints unrestricted free agent linebacker Scott Fujita to a multi-year contract. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Browns Sign Pashos...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Cleveland Browns have signed OT Tony Pashos to a three-year, $10.3 million contract.
Coly McCoy/Broncos/Redskins...Draft prospect Colt McCoy named the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins as two teams he has had good conversations with and would love to play for. Ross Tucker/Twitter
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft Expert Al Fronczak has posted his latest updated mock for the 2010 NFL Draft. Mock Draft
Perrish Cox ...Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox will not be allowed to participate in the OSU Pro Day...OSU Head Coach Mike Gundy made that official this past week when he stated Cox will not be allowed to use OSU facilities. Bartlesvillelive.com
Browns Could Shop Rogers...Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Browns could trade nose tackle Shaun Rogers, because they are concerned with Roger's tendency to freelance, rather than cover the area he is assigned....Rogers often left big holes in the middle of the line in his attempt to make a big play, while the Browns defense is based on linemen occupying a lot of space and a lot of blockers, setting up linebackers for tackles. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kampman Agrees with Jags...The Jacksonville Jaguars have reached an agreement in principle with unrestricted free agent defensive end Aaron Kampman. Jacksonville.com
Ferguson, Tucker Suspended...Miami Dolphins unrestricted free agent NT Jason Ferguson has been suspended for the first eight games of the 2010 season...Former Rams and Brown offensive tackle Ryan Tucker was also suspended for the first eight games if the 2010 season but announced his retirement Thursday on a Cleveland radio station. St. Louis Globe Dem
Brandon Marshall...Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports Brandon Marshall's visit to Seattle was to continue today, but expectations were Marshall would leave the Emerald City still the restricted free-agent property of the Broncos...Marshall was not accompanied to Seattle by his agent, Kennard McGuire, an indication an offer sheet from the Seahawks is not imminent...Should the Seahawks decide to submit a contract proposal to Marshall, they would do so knowing they would have to surrender their original first-round draft pick No. 6 to the Broncos. Denver Post
03/06
Free Agent Visits...The Kansas City Chiefs have scheduled a visit with free agent HB Thomas Jones...Free Agent WR Josh Reed has a visit scheduled with the New England Patriots...Steelers' free agent HB Willie Parker is scheduled to visit the Washington Redskins on Monday....Jets' free agent LB Marques Murrell has a visit scheduled with the Denver Broncos...Lions' free agent CB Will James has a visit scheduled with the Seattle Seahawks....Green Bay Packers DE Aaron Kampman is visiting with the Jacksonville Jaguars...Free agent QB David Carr has a visit scheduled with the 49ers on Saturday....The Washington Redskins have a Monday visit scheduled with Lions' free agent LB Larry Foote.
Redskins Sign Two...The Washington Redskins have signed offensive lineman Artis Hicks.
Rams/Robbins...The St. Louis Rams are reportedly close to striking a deal with Giants' free agent DT Fred Robbins.
Raiders Release Fargas...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Oakland Raiders have released HB Justin Fargas.
Cards/Jets Trade...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals have traded a 2010 fourth-round draft pick and a 2011 seventh-round draft pick to the New York Jets for safety Kerry Rhodes.
Jaguars Sign Osgood...The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed Chargers free agent WR Kassim Osgood to a three-year, $6.675 million contract.
Redskins/Levi Jones...The Washington Redskins have had discussions to retain unrestricted free agent LT Levi Jones.
The former first-round pick of the Bengals played the second half of the 2009 season for the Redskins. Redskins/Twitter
Ravens Draft Picks...Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun reports the Ravens (after the trade for Anquan Boldin) have only five picks for the 2010 draft....Their seventh-round pick goes to Tampa Bay because it was a conditional one based on the 2008 trade for defensive end Marques Douglas, a team official confirmed Saturday. Baltimore Sun
Seahawks/Marshall...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Seattle Seahawks are not expected to tender an offer sheet to Broncos' restricted free agent WR Brandon Marshall during his visit with the Seahawks today.
Quick Hits...The New Orleans Saints re-signed center Nick Leckey to a one-year contract...The Kansas City Chiefs re-signed WR Terrance Copper
Patriots/Bodden...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Patriots are making a last ditch effort to re-sign free agent CB Leigh Bodden.
Wade Smith...Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Wade Smith left Buffalo without a contract and is flying to Houston to meet with the Texans. -Al Fronczak
Marques Douglas...Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post reports New York Jets' free agent DE Marques Douglas is drawing interest from the Titans, Panthers and Buccaneers, according to a league source. National Football Post
Quick Hits...The Detroit Lions re-signed OT Jon Jansen to a one-year, $900,000 contract...The Indianapolis Colts signed Kansas City Chiefs guard Andy Alleman...The Giants released safety Aaron Rouse and defensive back Londen Fryar...The Saints re-signed safety Pierson Prioleau.
Patriots/Wilfork...The Patriots and Vince Wilfork agreed to a five-year extension worth $40 million ($25 million guaranteed and an $18 million signing bonus), making him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in the league. Boston.com
Steelers/Battle...San Francisco 49'ers free agent WR Arnaz Battle, is scheduled to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend...Battle had a tentative trip scheduled to meet with the Seattle Seahawks, but those plans are on hold. Maiocco
Bengals/TO...The Cincinnati Bengals are reportedly interested in free agent WR Terrell Owens. NFL.com
Smith Visits Bills...Kansas City free agent OT Wade Smith arrived in Buffalo Friday for a visit with the Bills. Buffalo News
Marshall/Seahawks...Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports the Seattle Seahawks will be discussing a contract with the agent for Broncos' wide receiver Brandon Marshall, sometime today. Denver Post
Broncos/Justin Bannon...The Denver Broncos have agreed in principle on a five-year contract with Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Justin Bannan. Denver Post
Broncos/Hadnot...The Denver Broncos are close to signing former Miami and Cleveland center Rex Hadnot. Denver Post
Quick Hits...The Denver Broncos have signed Dolphins' CB Nathan Jones on a four-year contract...The New England Patriots have re-signed guard Stephen Neal to a two-year contract...The Miami Dolphins re-signed QB Chad Pennington to a one-year contract...The Cleveland Browns re-signed S Ray Ventrone to a three-year contract.
Giants Sign Rolle...The New York Giants have signed Cardinals safety Antrel Rolle to a five-year, $37 million contract with $15 million guaranteed. NJ.com
03/05
Updated Visits...Detroit Lions' free agent LB Larry Foote has a visit scheduled with the Arizona Cardinals...Saints Free Agent LB Scott Fujita has a visit scheduled with the Browns...Free agent DE Tyler Brayton has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks...Free agent QB David Carr has a visit scheduled with the San Francisco 49ers ...RFA safety Dawan Landry has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks...Niners' free agent WR Arnaz Battle has visits scheduled with Seattle Seahawks and the Pittsburgh Steelers Niner's free agent OT Tony Pashos has a visit scheduled with the Washington Redskins...Free Agent QB AJ Feeley has a visit scheduled with the St. Louis Rams...The Denver Broncos have a free agent visit scheduled with Baltimore Ravens DT Justin Bannan...Dolphins' free agent CB Nate Jones has set up a visit with the Denver Broncos.
Dolphins Bag Dansby...Sports 620 KTAR's John Gambadoro out of Phoenix is reporting Cardinals LB Karlos Dansby has agreed to a five-year, $43 million contract, with $22 million guaranteed.
Quick Hits...The Oakland Raiders have re-signed OT Khalif Barnes to a one-year contract....The New England Patriots have signed NT Vince Wilfork to a five-year, $40 million contract, with $25 million guaranteed...The Houston Texans have re-signed WR Kevin Walter to a five-year, $21 million contract.
Clifton Re-signs...The Green Bay Packers have re-signed OT Chad Clifton to a three-year, $20 million contract...with $7.5 million guaranteed.
Boldin Traded...The Baltimore Ravens have acquired WR Anquan Boldin and a 5th round 2010 draft pick from the Cardinals for the Ravens third and fourth-round picks in the 2010 draft. Scheffter/Twitter
Robinson/Falcons...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Houston Texans' free-agent CB Dunta Robinson has agreed to a six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
Ravens/Boldin...Peter King of SI.com reports the Ravens are close to doing a deal for WR Anquan Boldin. King/Twitter
Dolphins Release Three...The Miami Dolphins have released S Gibril Wilson, OLB Joey Porter and LB Akin Adodele.
Pats Frontrunners for Boldin...The New England Patriots are the frontrunners to land Anquan Boldin. RavensInsiderTwitt
Brandon Marshall...Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports the Denver Broncos have been engaged in trade discussions with several teams regarding their star receiver Brandon Marshall, according to two NFL sources. Denver Post
Brown Sign Cribbs...The Cleveland Browns signed return specialist Josh Cribbs to a three-year, $20 million contract, including $7.5 million guaranteed. Cleveland Plain Dealer
Big Ben Accused...Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has reportedly been accused of sexual assault by a young woman in Georgia...the alleged incident occurred early this morning at Capital City a club in Milledgeville, Georgia. According to law enforcement sources, the alleged victim, who has already been interviewed by police, was treated at a local hospital and released...The Steelers released a statement saying "We are gathering information on this incident, until then we have no further comment." TMZ
Quick Hits...The Eagles released LB Will Witherspoon...Cardinals free agent FS Antrel Rolle is reportedly in New York visiting with the Giants...The Jets released CB Donald Strickland....The Colts released QB Jim Sorgi...The New England Patriots re-signed LB Tully Banta-Cain to a three-year contract....The Detroit Lions re-signed LB Vinny Ciurciu to a one-year contract.
Seahawks/Marshall...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Seattle Seahawks are reportedly strongly considering signing Broncos free agent WR Brandon Marshall to an offer sheet.
Bears Ink Peppers...The Chicago Bears signed free agent DE Julius Peppers to a six-year contract that includes $40 million in the first three years of the contract. ESPN
Bears Sign Taylor...The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with HB Chester Taylor on a four-year, $12.5 million contract with $7 million guaranteed. SunTimes
Updated Signings...The Redskins re-signed OT Mike Williams...The Rams re-signed safety Craig Dahl...The Chargers re-signed DT Alfonso Boone.
Redskins/Daniels...Phillip Daniels has agreed to contract terms with the Washington Redskins.
Brandon Lloyd...Free Agent WR Brandon Lloyd has agreed in principle to re-sign with the Denver Broncos. -Al Fronczak
Julius Peppers...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots have offers on the table for free agent DE Julius Peppers if Peppers decides to leave Chicago without a contract.
Lions Sign Vanden Bosch...The Detroit Lions have an agreement in place with Titans free agent DE Kyle Vanden Bosch on a four-year, $26 million deal with $10 million in the first year. ESPN
Weaver Signs...Jason LaCanfora reports the Eagles have agreed to 3 year, $10-plus mil deal with FB Leonard Weaver.
Karlos Dansby...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Arizona Cardinals are making a strong push to retain LB Karlos Danby.
Brackett Signs...Adam Schefter reports the Indianapolis Colts and Gary Brackett have agreed to a five-year contract.
Taylor/Bears...Adam Schefter of ESPN believes Vikings HB Chester Taylor will sign with the Chicago Bears.
Baltimore Ravens...The Baltimore Ravens reportedly have no interest in pursuing Denver Broncos WR Brandon Marshall.
Kampman/Seahawks...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports DE Aaron Kampman will likely sign a deal with the Seahawks today.
Peppers/Bears...Adam Schefter of ESPN expects DE Julius Peppers to sign a mega-deal with the Chicago Bears today.
Bears Add TE...The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with Chargers free agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna. Chi Tribune
Florida Atlantic Pro Day...QB Rusty Smith went through drills in front of NFL, CFL and UFL scouts in steady, stiff 11-mile per hour winds that gusted to 20 mph...Smith was measured at 6-5 224...had a 9 1/2" hand and 31 1/2" arm length...Smith posted 5.22 and a 5.28 forty times, had a 23" vertical jump, a 4.61 shorth shuttle and a 7.04 three cone drill...FB Willie Rose, 6-0.5 236, ran a 4.53 forty time, had a 34" vertical, a 4.26 shuttle and did 21 reps at 225 pounds. Fauaccess.com
Kevin Walter...Tampa Bay is among several teams interested in Houston Texans free agent WR Kevin Walter...the Ravens, Bears, Patriots and Jaguars also are believed to targeting the 6-3, 218-pound receiver. Pewterreport.com
Mock Draft Update...I've updated my mock draft in reaction to the early wave of transactions this morning. -Al Fronczak
Hadnot to visit Broncos...The Denver Broncos have a Friday visit scheduled with Browns FA C Rex Hadnot. Fox31 Denver
Falcons close with Robinson...Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network reports the Atlanta Falcons are closing in on a deal with Texans' free agent CB Dunta Robinson.
Friday Visits...LB Carlos Dansby has a visit scheduled with the Miami Dolphins...DE Julius Peppers has a visit scheduled with the Chicago Bears...HB Chester Taylor has a visit scheduled with the Chicago Bears...OT Chad Clifton has a visit scheduled with the Washington Redskins.
Brown-Lions Trade...The Detroit Lions are close to completing a trade with the Cleveland Browns for defensive tackle Corey Williams...the Lions will give up a "low draft pick," possibly one of their two fifth-rounders in 2010. Detroit News
Lions Land Burleson...The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with free agent WR Nate Burleson on a five-year, $25 million contract, with $11 million guaranteed. ESPN
Jets Trade For Cromartie...ESPN reports the San Diego Chargers have traded CB Antonio Cromartie to the New york Jets for a 2011 third-round draft pick that could turn into a second-round pick depending on Cromartie's performance.
Panthers Cut Delhomme...The Carolina Panthers have released QB Jake Delhomme and DT Ma'ake Kemoeatu.
03/04
Dunta Robinson...The Atlanta Falcons and the Washington Redskins are the front-runners to land Houston free agent cornerback Dunta Robinson, when the free-agency period begins at 12:01 on Friday. -Al Fronczak
Colts/Raheem Brock...The Indianapolis Colts will reportedly release defensive tackle Raheem Brock.
Updated Quick Hits...The Carolina Panthers have released DT Damione Lewis...The New Orleans Saints have released DE Charles Grant, LB Mark Simoneau, and G Jamar Nesbit...The Redskins released QB Todd Collins, RB Marcus Mason, FB Eddie Williams and DE J.D. Skolnitsky.
Gruden/Tebow...The Tampa Tribune reports former Buccaneers and Raiders head coach Jon Gruden spent today tutoring former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow...Tebow had a chalk talk session in Gruden's office and then worked out with him on the football field of a local school...Gruden reportedly came away impressed. Tampa Bay Online
Seahawks/Peppers...The Seahawks could be the favorites to sign free agent DE Julius Peppers. Chicago Sun Times
Dolphins/Dansby...Arizona Cardinals free agent LB Karlos Dansby is reportedly on his way to Miami and could become a Miami Dolphin once the uncapped free agency period begins at midnight tonight. National Football Post
Chargers Change Tender...The San Diego Chargers have placed a first and third-round tender on halfback Darren Sproles...Sproles was originally extended a first-round tender.
Quick Hits...The Redskins released WR Antwaan Randle, HB Rock Cartwright, CB Fred Smoot and G Randy Thomas...The Chargers released HB Michael Bennett and NT Jamal Williams...The Chiefs re-signed OLB Mike Vrabel....The Bengals released WR Laveranues Coles....The Jets released CB Lito Sheppard...The Buccaneers released CB Torrie Cox and punters Josh Bidwell and Dirk Johnson..The 49ers re-signed ILB Matt Wilhelm to a one-year contract...The Patriots released TE Chris Baker...The Cardinals released FS Antrel Rolle...The Jaguars re-signed G Kynan Forney and DT Atiyyah Ellison...The Lions released CB Phillip Buchanon.
Raiders Releases...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Oakland Raiders are expected to release HB Justin Fargas and DT Gerard Warren before their roster bonuses are due in the next coming days.
Rams/McNabb...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports "a tipster with a limited but viable track record" told him Eagles' QB Donovan McNabb could become a St. Louis Ram as soon as Friday, in exchange for the first pick of the second round of the 2010 draft. Pro Football Talk
Pro Days...Representatives from the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, Kansas City Chiefs and New Orleans Saints were among 16 NFL teams present at the University at Buffalo's annual Pro Day on Wednesday...WR Naaman Roosevelt ran a 4.59 forty-time, had a 36" vertical jump and did 12 reps at 225 pounds on the bench....WR Ernest Jackson, who last played in 2008, ran a 4.53 forty-time at 224 pounds and recorded 18 reps at 225 on the bench.... Jackson worked out for Minnesota, Detroit and New England but couldn't pass a physical because he hadn't recovered from a late-season foot sprain in 2008.... Safety Mike Newton (5-10 197) ran a pair of sub 4.5 fortys, had a 41" vertical jump, a 6.94 three-cone drill and a 4.17 20-yard shuttle....HB James Starks, who participated in the NFL combine last week, only participated in individual drills for teams. Buffalo News
Sliders/Haden...Florida CB Joe Haden dropped out of the top-ten picks in my post-combine mock posted yesterday morning and wound up being taken by the Miami Dolphins at pick No. 12. I don't remember a cornerback that ran a 4.57 forty time ever being taken within the first ten picks of the draft, since the top-ten (and the first round in general) has always been about taking prospects with incredible size and speed (the numbers) rather than production itself. After taking a closer look at Haden yesterday, (which is something every NFL team that is interested in him will do after his poor forty-time) I discovered that he was often used as a boundary cornerback in the Gators scheme and has a thin build from the waste down compared to most of the other top CB prospects and he's not as physically gifted as first thought. But on tape, you see his production, his closing speed, the way he breaks on the ball and his ball skills, but his long speed and ability to stick with the faster receivers at the next level will be questioned. Haden has a chance to redeem himself at his pro day workout, but if he doesn't get his time down under 4.5, he will have a hard time cracking the top-ten. -Al Fronczak
Anquan Boldin...Mike Lombardi of the NFL Network reports the Arizona Cardinals' asking price for wide receiver Anquan Boldin is just a third-round draft pick.
Browns release Fraley...The Cleveland Browns released veteran center Hank Fraley.
Browns Trade Talks...Tony Grossi of Cleveland.com reports the Browns are involved in trade talks with more than one team that could bring one or two new quarterbacks to town....According to a league source, the Browns are discussing QB's on different levels...Trades and free agent signings can occur beginning at 12:01 Friday morning. Cleveland.com
03/03
Brandon Marshall...The Denver Boncos extended a first-round tender (instead of a first and third round tender) on wide receiver Brandon Marshall to trigger trade talks from teams interested in acquiring Marshall.
Peyton Manning....Indianapolis Colts QB Peyton Manning underwent neck surgery in Chicago on Tuesday to releive a pain in his neck from a pinched nerve that had bothered him for the last four years.
Pro Day...University of Arizona TE Rob Gronkowski won't workout during the Arizona pro day on March 12 but has scheduled a private workout for NFL teams on Saturday, March 27.
Mock Draft...Our NFL Draft Expert Al Fronczak has posted his post-combine mock for the 2010 draft. Version 5.0
Chiefs Cuts...The Kansas City Chiefs have released WR Devard Darling and RB Dantrall Savage.
Bears/Marshall...Neil hayes of the Chicago Sun Times reports an NFL source recently wagered a steak dinner on Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall being in a Bears uniform this coming season. Sun Times
Bears/Peppers...David Kaplan of the Chicago Tribune reports the representative for free agent DE Julius Peppers met with the Chicago Bears over the weekend. Chicagobreakingsports.com
Rams haven't talked to the Eagles...Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch said his copy desk screwed up the copy of his story that went to press that said the Rams have had intense internal conversations with the Philadelphia Eagles about a trade for quarterback Donovan McNabb. Pro Football Talk
03/02
Browns/Cribbs...Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain dealer reports the Cleveland Browns and agents for wide receiver Josh Cribbs have agreed on everything but the guaranteed money in his new deal, according to a league source. Cribbs has been seeking $10 million guaranteed and the Browns have been offering $5 million guaranteed. Cleveland.com
NFL responds to NFLPA...Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports the NFL has responded to the Union's latest statement with this:..."The union's latest statement is simply another call to preserve an unacceptable economic system," the NFL said in a comment e-mailed to Florio by director of corporate communications Dan Masonson. "It intentionally misstates our proposal, does nothing to improve the benefits for retired players, and would depress the growth of the league. The union has known for a long time that the current deal does not work. Proposing over and over again that we continue an unacceptable arrangement cannot be considered serious bargaining. The union also knows that we are not proposing an 18 percent cut in player compensation or anything like it. The growth of our game in the last decade has resulted in player compensation nearly doubling. As we have told the union on more than one occasion, by working together to institute a rational system of rookie pay, continue to build stadiums, grow the game in this country and internationally, and restructure the season, everyone, including the players and fans, can benefit." Pro Football Talk
BREAKING NEWS:...3:55pm ET...The NFLPA is prepared to sign an extension of the CBA today...The players of the National Football League are prepared to sign an agreement today that guarantees that the salary cap will not decrease and that there will be no decrease in retired players' or other benefits under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)...At the last bargaining session - because we felt that it was in the best interest of the fans, the players and the League to work on a long term agreement without the unknowns of the uncapped year - we went even further to propose a one year extension of the CBA that froze the salary cap at the 2009 level. The League rejected the players’ proposal...Our representatives today renewed that proposal and also offered to negotiate a longer extension on the premise of the League’s statement that it will guarantee that the salary cap will not decrease and that retired players’ and other benefits will not decrease...We have asked the League to meet with our representatives immediately to attempt to reach an extension of the agreement. NFLPlayers.com
Buffalo Bills...The Buffalo Bills have signed New Orleans Saints practice squad defensive tackle Marlon Favorite.
Combine Official Times...USC safety Taylor Mays 4.43, Tennessee safety Eric Berry 4.47, Texas safety Earl Thomas 4.47.
Rams/McNabb...Bryan Burwell of the St. Louis Post Dispatch reports the St. Louis Rams have had intense internal conversations with the Philadelphia Eagles about a trade for quarterback Donovan McNabb. StlToday.com
Unofficial Combine forty-times...(from the second group of DB's)...Akwasi Owusu-Ansah Indiana 4.43, 4.47...David Pender Purdue 4.43, 4.43...Myron Rolle Florida State 4.69, 4.68...Patrick Robinson Florida State 4.42, 4.49...Taylor Mays USC 4.24, 4.34...Devin McCourty Rutgers 4.34, 4.35...Devin Ross Arizona 4.56...Kevin Thomas USC 4.48, 4.44...Stephan Virgil Virginia Tech 4.73, 4.69...Vern Verner UCLA 4.53, 4.55...Donovan Warren Michigan 4.59...Major Wright Florida 4.49...Justin Woodall Alabama 4.63, 4.59 ...Nick Polk Indiana 4.60...TJ Ward Oregon 4.57, 4.54...Dennis Rogan Tennessee 4.69, 4.69...
Amari Spivey Iowa 4.47, 4.53...Darrell Stuckey Kansas 4.49, 4.50...Earl Thomas Texas 4.53, 4.44
Combine/Thomas...Texas safety Earl Thomas ran unofficial forty times of 4.53 and 4.44 at the combine.
Combine/Rolle...Florida State safety Myron Rolle ran unofficial forty times of 4.68 and 4.69 at the combine.
Combine/Robinson...Florida State CB Patrick Robinson ran unofficial forty times of 4.42 and 4.49 at the combine.
Combine/Mays...USC safety Taylor Mays ran unofficial forty-times of 4.24 and 4.34 at the combine.
Pacman/Lions...Jason LaCanfora of NFL.com reports the Detroit Lions are likely to have scouts present at Adam Pacman Jones private workout on March 19...Jones was a first-round pick of the Titans when Lions coach Jim Schwartz was the defensive coordinator with Tennessee. NFL.com
Unofficial Combine forty-times...(From this mornings DB drills) - Cornelius Brown UTEP 4.56...Crezdon Butler Clemson 4.41 Chris Chancellor Clemson 4.53...Chris Cook Virginia 4.47...Larry Asante Nebraska 4.69, 4.63...Perrish Cox Oklahoma State 4.53, 4.57...Dominique Franks Oklahoma 4.52, 4.57...Brandon Ghee Wake Forest 4.37, 4.39...Joe Haden Florida 4.57, 4.60... Marshay Green Mississippi 4.64, 4.64...Chris Hawkins LSU 4.46, 4.43...Kareem Jackson Alabama 4.41, 4.46...Brian Jackson Oklahoma 4.58, 4.63...Barry Church Toledo 4.73...Kam Chancellor Virginia Tech 4.63...AJ Jefferson Fresno State 4.43...
Chad Jones LSU 4.57, 4.57... Rashad Jones Georgia 4.54, 4.59...Kendrick Lewis Mississippi 4.81, 4.72...Myron Lewis Vanderbilt 4.45, 4.45...Trevard Lindley Kentucky 4.53, 4.57... Jonathan Amaya 4.53, 4.59...Lucienne Antoine Oklahoma State 4.65, 4.60
Combine/Jackson...Alabama CB Kareem Jackson ran unofficial forty-times of 4.41 and 4.46 at the combine this morning.
Combine/Haden...Florida CB Joe Haden ran dissapointing unofficial forty-times of 4.57 and 4.60 this morning.
Combine/Berry...Tennessee safety Eric Berry ran unofficial forty-times of 4.40 and 4.46 at the combine this morning.
Combine/Arenas...Alabama cornerback Javier Arenas tweaked a hamstring in his right leg after running a 4.52 unofficial forty yard dash this morning at the combine and will miss the rest of the drills due to his injury. -Al Fronczak
Combine/Safeties Hand Size...USC safety Taylor Mays had the biggest hands (10 1/4') of the safety prospects at the combine...Nevada safety Jonathan Amaya had the smallest hands (8 1/4") of the safety prospects at the combine.
Combine/Safeties Arm length...USC safety Taylor Mays had the longest arms (34") of the safety prospects at the combine...Notre Dame safety Kyle McCarthy had the shortest arms (29 1/2") of the safety prospects at the combine.
Combine/CB's Hand Size...Wake Forest CB Brandon Ghee had the biggest hands (10 1/2") of the CB prospects at the combine...Florida State CB Patrick Robinson had the smallest hands (8 1/4") of the CB prospects at the combine.
Combine/CB's Arm Length...Oklahoma CB Brian Jackson had the longest arms (34") of all the cornerback prospects at the combine...Three cornerback draft prospects had the shortest arms (30") at the combine - Alabama's Kareem Jackson, Oklahoma State's Perrish Cox and Arizona's Devin Ross.
03/01
Lions Update...Detroit Lions beat reporter Tom Kowalski reports a potential trade between the Lions and Chargers that would send CB Antonio Cromartie to Detroit is now highly unlikely. MLive.com
Lions/Chargers...The Detroit Lions have discussed a potential trade with the San Diego Chargers which would send HB Maurice Morris and a fourth or fifth round draft pick to the Chargers for CB Antonio Cromartie. Detroit News
Quick Hits...The New York Jets announced that HB Thomas Jones and CB Lito Sheppard will be released on Friday...The Chicago Bears released OT Orlando Pace.
Combine...Unofficial forty times - TCU LB Daryl Washington 4.57, South Carolina LB Eric Norwood 4.67, Missouri LB Sean Weatherspoon 4.57, Penn State LB Navorro Bowman 4.72, Boston College LB Mike Mclaughlin 4.82, Penn State LB Josh Hull 4.91, 4.97, Penn State LB Sean Lee 4.72, LSU LB Perry Riley 4.64, Minnesota LB Simoni Lawrence 4.60, 4.65, Kentucky LB Micah Johnson 4.99, 5.00, Oregon State LB Keaton Kristik 4.64, 4.73, Florida State LB Dekoda Watson 4.53
Combine/McClain...Alabama ILB Rolando McClain announced that he won't participate in any of the timed field drills at the combine due to a hamstring related injury. -Al Fronczak
Combine/Morgan...Georgia Tech DE Derrick Morgan ran unofficial forty-times of 4.72 and 4.72 at the combine this morning.
Combine/Pierre-Paul...South Florida DE Jason Pierre-Paul ran unofficial forty-times of 4.64 and 4.69 at the combine.
Combine...Unofficial forty times - UCLA DT Brian Price 5.13, 5.16, Clemson DE/OLB Ricky Sapp 4.61, 4.62, South Florida DE George Selvie 4.91, 4.81 Tennessee DT Dan Williams 5.17, North Carolina DT Cam Thomas 5.31, 5.27, UConn DE Lindsey Witten 4.71, Virginia Tech DE Jason Worilds 4.61, William & Mary DE Adrian Tracy 4.79, LSU DT Al Woods 5.12, North Carolina State DE Willie Young 4.89, Arizona DT Earl Mitchell 4.70, 4.77, James Madison DE Arthur Moats 4.63, 4.77, Penn State DT Jared Odrick 4.98, 5.04
Suh/Combine...Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh ran unofficial forty-times of 4.98 and 5.07 at the combine this morning.
Graham Injured...Michigan DE Brandon Graham tweaked a hamstring in his left leg this morning during the forty-yard dash and is unable to participate in the rest of the workouts at the combine.
Redskins/Peppers...Jason Reid of the Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins are expected to pursue free agent defensive end Julius Peppers. Washington Post
Carlos Dunlap/Combine...Florida DE Carlos Dunlap ran unofficial forty times of 4.66 and 4.71 at the combine.
Brandon Graham/Combine...Michigan DE Brandon Graham ran unofficial forty times of 4.69 and 4.69 at the combine.
Terence Cody/Combine...Alabama NT Terence Cody ran unofficial forty-times of 5.64 and 5.75 at the combine.
Gerald McCoy/Combine...Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy ran unofficial forty-times of 4.99 and 5.14 at the combine.
Combine/Def Linemen...Unofficial Forty yard dash times from the Combine this morning - TCU DE Jerry Hughes 4.63, 4.59 USC DE Everson Griffin 4.64...Texas DE/OLB Sergio Kindle 4.65...Ohio State DE Thaddeus Gibson 4.71...Stillman DE Junior Gillette 4.77...So. Carolina DE Clifton Gaethers 4.96, 4.99...Mississippi DE Greg Hardy 4.87,4.98...Texas DT Lamarr Houston 4.85, 4.87...Indiana DE Jamie Kirlew 4.94...Utah DE Koa Misi 4.69, 4.72...Murray State DE Austin Lane 4.83...Troy DE Brandon Lang 5.03...Cal DE Tyson Alualu 4.87, 4.97...Georgia DT Geno Atkins 4.75, 4.77...Arkansas State DE Alex Carrington 4.89, 4.97... Arizona St. DE Dexter Davis 4.56, 4.59
Cards to release Rolle...Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the Arizona Cardinals will release former first-round pick Antrel Rolle, an NFL source said Sunday. ESPN
Pro Days...The NFL Combine is still going on in Indianapolis, but plenty of schools have their pro day workouts scheduled for this week...Pro Days scheduled for this week: Wednesday, March 3 - Buffalo, Florida International and Lindenwood... Thursday, March 4 - Ball State, Baylor, Eastern Illinois, Florida Atlantic, Kansas State, Missouri, Syracuse, Western Kentucky and Wyoming...Friday, March 5 - San Diego and South Florida. NFL.com
Suh versus McCoy...University of Nebraska DT Ndamukong Suh was measured at 6-4, 307 and has 33 1/2" arms, 10 1/4" hands and did 32 reps at 225 on the bench...Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy was measured at 6-4.1, 295 and has 33 3/4" arms,
10 1/4" hands and did 26 reps at 225 on the bench.
Combine/Linemen...University of Georgia DT Jeff Owens did 44 reps at 225 pounds to lead all the defensive linemen on the bench press at the combine...East Carolina DT Linval Joseph was second with 39 reps...Georgia DT Geno Atkins and UCLA DT Brian Price tied for third with 34 reps apiece.
Combine/Linebackers...University of Washington ILB Donald Butler did 35 reps at 225 pounds to lead all the linebackers on the bench press at the combine...Missouri OLB Sean Weatherspoon was second with 34 reps at 225 pounds...Kentucky ILB Micah Johnson was third with 31 reps at 225 pounds.
Colt McCoy...Charley Casserly of the NFL Network reports Texas QB Colt McCoy's shoulder passed all of the Combine medicals and there are no long range problems anticipated.
