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March Archives
03/31...Quick Hits...The Houston Texans have re-signed SS C.C. Brown and OC/OG Brandon Frye...the Oakland Raiders signed Buccaneers C John Wade.
Malcolm Kelly...The City Paper in Nashville: In an e-mail circulated to league general managers and scouting personnel, agent Chad Speck declared his client Malcolm Kelly fully healed and ready to participate in his pro day April 9 at the University of Oklahoma. Link
Arkansas State Pro Day...SS Tyrell Johnson recorded a 39" vertical jump, a 10' 4" long jump, and a 4.42 twenty yd short shuttle...Johnson also had an impressive on-field position workout...9 NFL teams were present at the pro day.
Compensatory Picks...The first compensatory pick for the 2008 Draft was awarded to the Washington Redskins Round Three - The Redskins were awarded the 33rd selection in round three, followed by the Bengals, Falcons and Ravens...Round Four - The Eagles were awarded the 33rd selection in round four, followed by Buffalo, Baltimore, Tennessee and Green Bay.
NFL Schedule...Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the 2008 Kickoff Weekend national primetime television schedule today at the NFL Owner's Meeting...The 2008 regular season opens on Thursday, Sept. 4 when the Giants host the Redskins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC...the Week #1 Sunday night contest pits the Bears at the Colts at 8:15 p.m. ET in the Colts' first game in their new home, Lucas Oil Stadium...the first Monday night game of the 2008 season will feature a doubleheader for the third consecutive season, with the Packers hosting the Vikings at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the Broncos at the Raiders at 10:15 p.m. ET. Link
Arizona Cardinals...The Cardinals signed Steelers QB Brian St. Pierre to a one-year deal and re-signed DB Matt Ware to a two-year contract.
Miami Dolphins...Sirius NFL Radio is reporting that Stephen Ross officially owns half of the Miami Dolphins...the league’s owners unanimously approved the transfer of 50 percent of the franchise from Wayne Huizenga to Ross.
Jets/Broncos...ESPN is reporting that the Broncos are starting to revive their interest in Jets DT Dewayne Robertson...finalizing a deal will be difficult for Denver, because Robertson's contract will have to be restructured. Link
Matt Ryan...Boston College QB Matt Ryan told Sirius NFL Radio that he worked out on-campus for the Jets, Dolphins, and Chiefs since his pro day workout and has upcoming visits scheduled with the Falcons and Ravens.
Detroit Lions...The Lions have brought 12 Draft prospects to Allen Park for interviews...Coach Rod Marinelli identified 10 of the players that were brought in...DE's - Florida's Derrick Harvey and McNeese State's Bryan Smith...
LB'ers - Oklahoma's Curtis Lofton, Tennessee's Jerod Mayo and Purdue's Cliff Avril...OT's - Vanderbilt's Chris Williams, B.C's Gosder Cherilus and Kansas' Anthony Collins...and HB's -Central Florida's Kevin Smith and Tulane's Matt Forte. Link
Justin Medlock...The St. Louis Rams have given former UCLA and Chiefs K Justin Medlock permission to seek a trade.
Malcolm Kelly...Oklahoma WR Malcolm Kelly told Sirius NFL Radio that he intends to perform a full workout in the testing part of his personal pro day for NFL teams on April 9th and will perform a scripted on-field workout running routes as well...Kelly stated that he has a lot of visits scheduled with NFL teams, after his personal workout.
Trade Talks...ESPN's Ed Werder is reporting that trade talks between the Cowboys and Titans have stalled. Link
N.Y. Jets...Delaware QB Joe Flacco is reportedly on the Jets' radar screen in the 2nd round of the Draft. Link
New England Patriots...Arkansas HB Darren McFadden has a visit scheduled with the Patriots for April 10th and 11. Link
Vikings/Rosenfels...The Minnesota Vikings consider acquiring QB Sage Rosenfels from the Texans as one of their top offseason priorities and offered the Texans a 3rd round draft pick for Rosenfels just before the free-agent period began...but there's a general feeling among NFL people that the teams could re-enter trade discussions this week. Link
Will Franklin...Missouri WR Will Franklin has a pre-draft visit scheduled with the St. Louis Rams in April.
Compensatory Picks...The NFL will be holding their spring owners meetings this week starting today and is expected to announce the compensatory picks for the 2008 NFL Draft sometime this week, possibly as early as today.
03/30...Oakland Raiders...The Oakland Raiders have signed DE/OLB Akbar Gbaja-Biamila to an undisclosed contract.
Keith McCants...Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer LB Keith McCants was arrested Friday night for loitering in a business parking lot...when officers confronted McCants, he became hostile and was tasered, arrested and booked into Prichard City Jail and charged with loitering, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia. Link
Dennis Dixon... Oregon QB Dennis Dixon is scheduled to hold an on campus workout for NFL teams on Thurday 04/03.
Darren McFadden...Arkansas HB Darren McFadden reportedly scored a 17 on his Wonderlic test at the combine. Link
Pro Days...Two schools will be holding their pro timing day on Tuesday 04/01...North Carolina will feature DT Kentwan Balmer, while Hawaii has QB Colt Brennan, WR Jason Rivers, WR Davone Bess, and WR Ryan Grice-Mullen to name just a few Rainbows that have pro potential and will be on display for the NFL teams on Tuesday.
USC Pro Day...Southern Cal will be holding it's pro timing day on Wednesday 04/02...OLB Keith Rivers, TE Fred Davis,
OG Chico Rachal, OT Sam Baker, DE Lawrence Jackson, CB Terrell Thomas and QB John David Booty are among a large group of Trojans with pro potential that will showcase their talent this Wednesday.
Donnie Avery...Houston WR Donnie Avery is scheduled to hold an on campus workout for NFL teams on Monday 03/31.
Beau Bell...UNLV LB Beau Bell is scheduled to hold an on campus workout for NFL teams on Monday 03/31.
Pro Days...Three schools will hold their pro timing day on Monday...all eyes will be on Utah State (WR - Kevin Robinson), Washburn (DT Eric Butler), and Arkansas State (SS Tyrell Johnson).
Tyvon Branch...Connecticut CB Tyvon Branch is rising up the boards after a terrific showing at the combine and at his pro day workout this past Wednesday...Branch was impressive in the position drills, but stood on his numbers from the combine, where he ran a 4.31 forty, recorded a 38" vertical jump and did 19 reps at 225 on the Bench...Branch is a good size corner being measured at 5-11.3 208...He's had visits with the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and the San Diego Chargers, and has had private workouts with the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals.
Mock Draft...Al Fronczak has updated his first round mock, and has projected two trades in the first round. Link
Cleveland Browns...The Cleveland Browns have recently visited with Auburn DE/OLB Quentin Groves and Tennessee's ILB Jerod Mayo...both prospects are projected to be taken in the first two rounds of the Draft, but the Browns won't be picking until the fourth round (pick #118) of the Draft...if the Browns fall in love with any of the prospects that they bring in for visits, they could trade one of their 2009 picks to land the player they covet. Link
Dominique Cromartie...Tennessee State CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie a sure-fire first round pick in the upcoming Draft, has only one kidney...He was born with two, but one was non-functioning and was removed when he was eight years old...Cromartie will probably have to sign a medical waiver to play for the team that draft's him. Link
03/29...Antoine Cason...Arizona CB Antoine Cason told Sirius NFL Radio that the New England Patriots are the only team that he's had a private workout for so far, but he has visits scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens, St. Louis Rams, Dallas Cowboys and another visit with the New England Patriots.
Chevis Jackson...LSU CB Chevis Jackson told Sirius NFL Radio that he has already had visits with the Carolina Panthers, New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and has a visit coming up with the San Diego Chargers.
Draft Position Ratings...Al Fronczak has updated his Draft ratings for the skill position players today. Link
Dallas Day Visits...California HB Justin Forsett heads the list of players invited to the annual Dallas Day at the Cowboys' Valley Ranch training complex. Link
Coastal Carolina Pro Day...WR Jerome Simpson recorded a 41.5" vertical jump, but stood on the rest of his numbers from the combine...Simpson dropped a few passes early on in his workout, but wowed the scouts in attendance with a number of acrobatic catches that drew applause from the onlookers....Bengals WR coach Mike Sheppard conducted Simpson's receiving drills...FB Mike Tolbert was timed in the 4.7 range and did 24 reps at 225 on the bench...the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, St. Louis Rams and San Diego Chargers all sent representatives to the workout. Link Video
Chris Carr...The Tennessee Titans have signed Raiders restricted free-agent CB Chris Carr to an offer sheet in which the Raiders will have seven days to match the offer. Link
Jordon Dizon...Colorado LB Jordon Dizon has an upcoming visit scheduled with the Carolina Panthers.
03/28...Baltimore Ravens...LSU S Craig Steltz has a private workout scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens.
Quick Hits...The Cleveland Browns have re-signed C/G Seth McKinney...the San Francisco 49'ers have signed RFA Billy Bajema...the Miami Dolphins have signed Falcons FS Chris Crocker.
Vernon Gholston...Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston told Sirius NFL Radio that he had a four hour workout with the New England Patriots, and has upcoming visits scheduled with the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams...Gholston also mentioned that the Miami Dolphins have yet to contact him regarding a visit.
Caldwell Visits...St. Louis Rams WR Reche Caldwell told Sirius NFL Radio that his brother (Florida WR Andre Caldwell) has upcoming visits scheduled with the St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Bucs and Minnesota Vikings.
Martin Rucker...Missouri TE Martin Rucker is visiting with the Atlanta Falcons today, and has a visit scheduled with the Tennessee Titans on April 3rd...Rucker is the younger brother of Carolina Panthers DE Mike Rucker.
Milford Brown...The Carolina Panthers have signed Rams OG/OT Milford Brown to an undisclosed contract. Link
James Hardy...Indiana WR James Hardy told Sirius NFL Radio that he has a visit scheduled with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 7th, and also has visits scheduled with the Cincinnati Bengals, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams...Hardy also mentioned that the Buffalo Bills were the first team to interview him at the combine, and appeared to be very interested in him, along with the Broncos who also interviewed him at the combine.
Oakland Raiders...The Raiders have signed QB's Erik Meyer and Jeff Otis, and re-signed LB Jon Alston. Link
Oakland Raiders...The Oakland Raiders have signed former Lions DE Kalimba Edwards to a 2 year contract.
Lawrence Jackson...USC DE Lawrence Jackson told Sirius NFL Radio that the New England Patriots worked him out just recently as a strong OLB, and envision Jackson in the Willie McGinest mold.
Jerod Mayo...Tennessee Volunteers LB Jerod Mayo was in Detroit for a predraft visit on Thursday...Mayo has the versatility to play both ILB and OLB, and he'd be a great fit for a team that plays a Cover-2 scheme...Mayo is attracting a lot of interest around the league, and has already paid a visit to the Buffalo Bills. Link
Green Bay Packers...The latest talk circulating around the league is the Packers may pull a surprise on Draft day and use their first round pick on a quarterback because some people inside the Packers organization aren't completely sold on Aaron Rodgers being able to stay healthy and take the next step to succeed Brett Favre.
Tennessee Titans...Titans head coach Jeff Fisher wanted WR Mike Williams (a former first round pick of the Lions) to report to the teams OTA's at 250 pounds....earlier this week, Williams was just four pounds short of the 20 pounds he'd been told to lose, which really pleased head coach Jeff Fisher. Link
New York Jets...The Jets and WR Laverneus Coles have reached an agreement on a contract extension. Link
New England Patriots...New England Patriots TE Benjamin Watson recently underwent ankle surgery that could sideline him through the Patriots training camp. Link
03/27...Olindo Mare ...The Seattle Seahawks have signed Saints kicker Olindo Mare to a two-year contract.
Detroit Lions...The Detroit Lions have signed former New Orleans Saints LB Alfred Fincher to an undisclosed contract.
Pacman Trade Imminent...Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that a trade between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans that would send CB Adam Pacman Jones to Dallas is imminent. and could be completed as early as the upcoming weekend.
Marcus Howard...Georgia OLB Marcus Howard told Sirius NFL Radio that he had an on-campus workout for the Cleveland Browns earlier in March, and the Steelers and Colts worked him out after his pro day...Howard also has a upcoming visit scheduled with the New England Patriots on Thursday April 3rd.
Denver Broncos...The Denver Broncos have signed Baltimore Ravens QB Cullen Finnerty to a contract.
Dexter Jackson...Appalaichan State WR Dexter Jackson told Sirius NFL Radio that the Carolina Panthers and Kansas City Chiefs have shown the most interest in him at this time.
Jeff Fisher...Tennessee Titans head coach speaking at his news conference today, stated that the Titans have given Pacman Jones permission to seek a new home.
Herm Edwards...Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards told Sirius NFL Radio his opinion on Boston College QB Matt Ryan...Edwards stated - "Ryan is a good kid, he has that ability to win games and he found a way to win games in the end, when his team was behind"..."He's a competitive guy with great moxy, great field presence"..."In the end, He's a winner".
Tony Romo...There are reports circulating that Cowboys QB Tony Romo has secretly married Jessica Simpson. Link
Quick Hits...The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed DE Nick Eason to a 2 year contract...Tennessee Titans OG Benji Olson has retired ...East Carolina HB Chris Johnson has a visit scheduled with the Dallas Cowboys in April.
Rashard Mendenhall...The Carolina Panthers have a visit scheduled with Illinois HB Rashard Mendenhall today.
Jonathan Stewart...Oregon HB Jonathan Stewart told Sirius NFL Radio that the time-table for his recovery is 3 to 4 months and not 4 to 6 months which had been previously reported...Stewart also mentioned that Chicago Bears running backs' coach Tim Spencer called him recently to inquire about his recovery period, along with Broncos' running back Bobby Turner...Stewart also mentioned that if he had his choice, he would play for the Seattle Seahawks his hometown team...Stewart has a visit scheduled with the Dallas Cowboys in April.
Al's Draft Scoop ...The Draft is still twenty eight days away, but the Draft buzz circulating throughout the league, is some NFL teams believe Virginia OG Branden Albert has the ability to play left tackle at the next level, which will greatly enhance his stock for the upcoming Draft. Albert is a former basketball player who didn't begin his football career until his junior year in high school. He's very athletic for a big man, and ranked first overall at the combine (for the top offensive linemen) in the 10 yard split (1.71) and recorded a 5.17 forty, which was faster than most linemen including Jake Long (5.22) of Michigan. Albert's broad jump of 9'-3" also ranked number one among the top linemen, and his 4.78 short shuttle time ranked second among the top lineman, and only behind Jake Long's 4.73 time. Albert started every game (37 in all) that he played at Virginia, and played two games at left tackle this past season. He has a chance to be the third offensive lineman taken off the board, ahead of highly touted tackles Chris Williams of Vanderbilt and Jeffrey Otah of Pittsburgh.
Justin Forsett...California HB Justin Forsett has a visit scheduled with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 7th.
Pittsburgh Steelers...The Pittsburgh Steelers appeared to be ready to sign free-agent DT Anthony McFarland on Tuesday night, but after working him out Wednesday morning, they withdrew their offer. Link
LSU Pro Day...Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards and GM Carl Peterson, St. Louis Rams front office personnel Billy Devaney and Tony Softli, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, New York Giants GM Jerry Reese, and New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis were all in attendance at LSU's pro day on Wednesday.
Olindo Mare...New Orleans Saints K Olindo Mare spent the last two days visiting with the Broncos and has a visit scheduled with the Seahawks today...the Saints, for whom he kicked in 2007, are still in the mix. Link
Opening Weekend...The Washington Redskins and New York Giants will kick off the NFL season in a Thursday night game at Giants Stadium, sources said yesterday...the time of the opener may change, however, from the usual 8:30 p.m. kickoff because Sept. 4 is the final night of the Republican National Convention....According to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello, the league is in talks with NBC to move the kickoff up to 7 p.m. Link
Heath Benedict...Newberry OG/OT Heath Benedict was found dead in his home Wednesday evening in his apartment in Jacksonville, Florida...according to a Jacksonville television station report, local police do not suspect drugs, alcohol or foul play was involved in his death...Benedict was an OT prospect for the NFL Draft, and played in the Senior Bowl. Link
Quick Hits...The Houston Texans have signed Broncos S Nick Ferguson...the Browns re-signed LB Kris Griffin to a 1 year contract....the Indianapolis Colts have signed GM Bill Polian to an undisclosed contract extension.
03/26...Glenn Dorsey...NFL Network's Charlie Casserly is reporting that 18 of the 21 NFL teams that he polled this fall had LSU DT Glenn Dorsey as the top senior prospect for the 2008 NFL Draft.
Darren McFadden...Darren McFadden told The NFL Network that the reason he was only able to do 13 reps on the bench press at his pro day workout, was because he's been nursing a shoulder injury since the end of the season.
Trade Talks...Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that trade talks between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans are heating up with the Titans asking for a conditional 3rd round pick in return for Pacman, and the Cowboys offering a conditional 5th round pick in return.
Tennessee Titans...The Tennessee Titans have agreed to terms with former Bills LB Josh Stamer. Link
Ali Highsmith...NFL Network's Charlie Casserly stated that he thinks several NFL teams will take LSU LB Ali Highsmith off their Draft board because of a neck injury.
Darren McFadden...Arkansas HB Darren McFadden has visits scheduled with the Rams, Jets, Patriots and Raiders.
Rutgers Pro Day...HB Ray Rice stood on most of his numbers from the combine, but recorded an impressive 39" vertical jump for the NFL personnel in attendance...OG/OC Jeremy Zuttah recorded a 31" vertical jump and did positional drills, but was forced to pull out early when he tweaked his lower back...OG Mike Fladell was measured at 6-6.4 320 and did 25 reps on the bench, and a 8½-foot broad jump, a 5.2 40-yard dash, a 4.9 shuttle and a 7.83 three-cone...DT Eric Foster did 29 reps on the bench and has a visit scheduled with the Seattle Seahawks. Link
New York Giants...New York Giants GM Jerry Reese was in attendance at LSU's pro day today.
LSU Pro Day Results...WR Early Doucet was measured at 6-0.2 203 and ran a 4.56 forty yard dash, a 4.55 short shuttle, a 7.47 3-cone, a 9-6" broad jump, and a 34.5 " vertical jump.
LSU Pro Day Results...CB Chevis Jackson ran a 4.63 forty yard dash and a super impressive 40" vertical jump.
LSU Pro Day Results...LB Ali Highsmith improved his forty time from the combine by running a 4.74 forty today.
LSU Pro Day Results...Glenn Dorsey was measured at 6-1.6 297 and ran a 5.14 forty, a 4.95 short shuttle, a 7.63 3-cone, a 8-4" broad jump, a 25.5" vertical jump and did 27 reps at 225 on the bench. LSU Pro Day Scorecard
Al's Draft Scoop...Troy State CB Leodis McKelvin has a visit scheduled with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.
Arizona Cardinals...The Cardinals have re-signed OG Elton Brown, DE Joe Tafoya, WR Jerheme Urban, DE Bo Schobel and WR Ahmad Merritt. Link
Philadelphia Eagles...Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that Chiefs TE Kris Wilson has agreed to terms with the Philadelphia Eagles on a four year contract.
Dwayne Robertson...The Carolina Panthers may be interested in Dwayne Robertson, if he's cut by the Jets. Link
Seattle Seahawks...Marcus Trufant reached a six-year, $50.2 million deal with the Seahawks this morning that includes $20 million in guarantees...Trufant will make $28 million in the first 3 years of his contract. Link
Buffalo Bills...The Buffalo Bills have re-signed DT Jason Jefferson, CB Dustin Fox and WR Scott Mayle. Link
Xavier Adibi...Virginia Tech LB Xavier Adibi told Sirius NFL Radio that he has a visit scheduled with the Detroit Lions on Sunday April 6th.
Pittsburgh Steelers...Arizona State RB Ryan Torain, Michigan OLB Shawn Cable and Tennessee LB Jerod Mayo were all in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, visiting with the Steelers.
Detroit Lions...Lions coach Rod Marinelli called WR Roy Williams recently and told him not to believe the swirling trade rumors...Marinelli told Williams he was going to stay in Detroit and have the best year of his career. Link
New York Jets...The Jets are in the process of extending WR Laverneus Coles contract, and a source close to the situation said a new deal is "imminent." Link
Tennessee Titans...The Titans' offseason workout program isn't mandatory, but OLB Keith Bulluck and HB LenDale White have not been in for a workout or in contact with the team and phone messages left with the agents for both players were not returned on Tuesday. Link
Mock Update...Al Fronczak has updated his first round mock for the upcoming 2008 NFL Draft today. Link
Clark Haggans...Adam Shefter of the NFL Network is reporting the Arizona Cardinals have agreed to terms with free agent OLB Clark Haggans on a one-year contract.
Devin Thomas...Michigan State WR Devin Thomas told Sirius NFL Radio that he has a good feeling about the Buffalo Bills organization after a recent visit with the team...Thomas also has visits scheduled with the Philadelphia Eagles on April 8th and the Minnesota Vikings, after his trip to Philadelphia.
Pro Days...Eight schools will be holding their pro timing day today for the NFL teams with most of the attention directed towards DT Glenn Dorsey at LSU's Pro Day...it will be Dorsey's first workout for scouts this offseason.
Jason Taylor...The Jacksonville Jaguars are reportedly interested in trading for Dolphins DE Jason Taylor. Link
Quick Hits...The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to terms with former Colts DT Anthony McFarland and re-signed LS Greg Warren to a 3 year, $2.3 million contract...The Cardinals re-signed WRs Sean Morey and Ahmad Merritt...The Seahawks re-signed LB D.D. Lewis and Arizona DE Chris Cooper...The Panthers signed former Falcons OG Toniu Fonoti... the Patriots re-signed OLB Pierre Woods and OT Wesley Britt.
03/25...Rashard Mendenhall...Adam Schefter of the NFL Network is reporting that Illinois HB Rashard Mendenhall has a private workout scheduled with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, and has visits scheduled with the Bengals, Jets and Cowboys in the coming weeks.
Marcus Monk...Gil Brandt of NFL.com is reporting that Arkansas WR Marcus Monk ran the 40 in 4.43 and 4.41, had a 36 inch vertical jump, a 10-foot 2-inch long jump and ran position drills today at his pro day workout.
Felix Jones...Gil Brandt of NFL.com is reporting that Arkansas HB Felix Jones recorded a 34½ inch vertical jump, did 13 reps in the bench press, and caught the ball well in the position drills at his pro day workout.
Chris Williams...Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams told Sirius NFL Radio that he had a private workout with the Tennessee Titans today, and has a visit scheduled with the Detroit Lions on Thursday.
Darren McFadden...Arkansas HB Darren McFadden didn't participate in a full workout at Arkansas's Pro Day today, but he caught the ball very well in his on-field receiver drills, and ran a very impressive 4.10 short shuttle for over 25 NFL teams that were represented at today's pro day...McFadden also recorded a 35½ inch vertical jump, a 6.86 3-cone drill, and did 13 reps in the bench press.
Steve McKinney...The Houston Texans released center Steve McKinney today...McKinney was an original Texan and was the first unrestricted free agent signed by the 2002 expansion team.
San Francisco...The 49ers have signed former Tampa Bay OG Jeb Terry to an undisclosed contract. Link
Leodis McKelvin...Troy State CB Leodis McKelvin told Sirius NFL Radio that he had a private workout for the New York Jets just recently, and has a visit scheduled with the Patriots next week and the Saints on April 1st.
Seahawks...The Seattle Seahawks have a private workout scheduled with Deleware QB Joe Flacco on Thursday.
Detroit Lions...The Lions have signed Tennessee Titans LB Gilbert Gardner to an undisclosed contract. Link
Reche Caldwell...Former Redskins WR Reche Caldwell has agreed to a one-year contract with the Rams. Link
Philadelphia Eagles...The Eagles signed former Colts LB Rocky Boiman to a one-year deal on Monday.
Green Bay Packers...When quarterback Brett Favre turns in his retirement papers, the Packers will be relieved of
$11.4 million from their payroll and possibly lead the National Football League in available salary cap room. Link
Minnesota Vikings...The Vikings have signed former Chiefs CB Benny Sapp to a one-year, $705,000 contract.
Pro Days...Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Wake Forest will be holding their pro timing days today, with the Arkansas Pro Day clearly in the spotlight...the Arkansas pro day is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and will feature HB's Darren McFadden and Felix Jones...OG Robert Felton, DT Marcus Harrison, and WR Marcus Monk will also be under the microscope today, with a huge contingent of NFL scouts and personnel expected to be in attendance.
Darren McFadden...Chicago Bears head coach Lovie Smith had lunch with Arkansas running backs Darren McFadden and Felix Jones on Monday...Smith and scout Chris Ballard will attend the Razorbacks pro day today. Link
Charles Godfrey...Iowa CB Charles Godfrey was timed in the forty at 4.33 and 4.37 and measured a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump at Iowa's Pro Day on Monday...Godfrey has visits scheduled with the Bills, Cowboys, Falcons, Eagles, Redskins, Steelers and Buccaneers in the coming weeks. Link
03/24...Brian Brohm...Twenty NFL teams were on hand today at Louisville's Pro Day to see Brian Brohm's workout... Brohm completed 55 of 60 passes and had 3 passes dropped...the Falcons, Ravens, and Bears were all represented.
Malcolm Kelly...NFL Network's Mike Mayock is reporting that both of Oklahoma WR Malcolm Kelly's knees are of such concern, that he could be completely removed from some NFL teams' final draft boards.
Brandon Marshall...NFL Network's Adam Schefter is reporting that the injury Brandon Marshall suffered over the weekend was far more severe than Marshall let on..Marshall severed an artery, a vein, a nerve, and five muscle tendons and needed surgery to suture the wounds...He'll be in a cast for the next two weeks and a splint four weeks after that, and will miss the next 3 months of offseason workouts with the Denver Broncos.
BREAKING NEWS...ESPN is reporting that the NFL has ruled that the San Francisco 49'ers tampered with Bears' LB Lance Briggs and must relinquish their fifth round pick (#135) and trade places with the Bears in the third round of the Draft....the Bears now own the 71st overall pick, while the Niners move back to the Bears pick #74 overall.
Detroit Lions...Lions OC Jim Colletto stated that the Lions will be looking in the draft at offensive linemen and running backs, with running back being a slightly higher priority at this time. Link
Jeffrey Otah...Pittsburgh OT Jeffrey Otah didn't work out at Pitt's pro day today because of an ankle injury...the Carolina Panthers had two scouts in attendance.
Dexter Jackson...The Carolina Panthers sent three representatives to Appalachian State's pro day.
Jeremy Shockey...The Saints reportedly are still interested in trading for Giants TE Jeremy Shockey...the Saints original offer for Shockey was a 2nd round pick (#40) and S Roman Harper, in which the Giants turned down. Link
Jeffrey Otah...Today's pro day workout of University of Pittsburgh tackle Jeffrey Otah will go a long way in determining who the second offensive tackle will be to come off the board in the upcoming Draft in April. Otah was considered to be the second or third best tackle available for the Draft, before he turned in a disappointing performance at the Indianapolis Combine. If Otah doesn't impress the scouts at his workout today, he will likely be the fourth tackle to come off the board in late April. Jake Long of Michigan will be the first offensive tackle taken in the Draft, but there are different opinions among scouts regarding the second best tackle in the Draft. Ryan Clady is highly regarded among the scouts, but he reportedly scored a 13 on the Wonderlic test which is very low for an offensive lineman, and he needs to gain lower body strength to help him as a run blocker. On the other hand, Vanderbilt tackle Chris William's stock has been picking up steam as of late, because of his impressive workout for scouts at his pro day, in which he displayed impressive athletic ability for a big man. Williams also reportedly scored a 32 on his Wonderlic test.
Quick Hits...ESPN's John Clayton is reporting that suspended CB Pacman Jones is likely to be reinstated before the NFL Draft...the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed LB Rashad Jeanty and LB Corey Mays and have waived CB Brandon Williams...Titans LB Rocky Boiman is visiting with the Philadelphia Eagles today.
Josh Johnson...The New England Patriots recently sent a member of their coaching staff to meet with San Diego QB Josh Johnson for a private workout. Link
Pro Days...Five schools (Appalachian State, Iowa, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Southern Mississippi) will be holding their pro timing day today...QB Brian Brohm is expected to draw a large contingent of NFL personnel at Louisville's' pro day, but it's also an important day for Pittsburgh's OT Jeffrey Otah, because he has a chance to improve his numbers and position drills workout from the NFL Combine...WR Dexter Jackson of App St. will also be in the spotlight today.
Chris Williams...Gil Brandt of NFL.com reports that the Dallas Cowboys sent a two-person video crew to Vanderbilts' pro day to tape the workout of OT Chris Williams.
Quick Hits...The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly showing interest in San Diego QB Josh Johnson...the Chicago Bears are reportedly very interested in Tulane HB Matt Forte...the New York Jets are reportedly interested in Virginia Tech WR Eddie Royal...the Raiders are reportedly interested in former Niners' QB Trent Dilfer.
Chris Williams..Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams is reportedly being targeted by the Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans. Link
Houston Texans...Former Jacksonville Jaguars QB Quinn Gray has agreed to terms on a one-year $645,000 contract with the Houston Texans. Link
03/23...Eddie Royal...Virginia Tech WR Eddie Royal told Sirius NFL Radio that he tweaked his hamstring working out for the New York Jets, but is recovering nicely and should be well enough to workout in the near future...Royal has visits scheduled with the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants and the New York Jets.
Felix Jones...Arkansas HB Felix Jones told Sirius NFL Radio that he plans on participating in the position drills, the bench and the vertical jump at his pro day, but will probably stand on his forty time from the combine...Jones stated that he's a huge Cowboys fan, and felt the Cowboys, Buccaneers, Panthers and Packers have showed the most interest in him.
Joe Flacco...Joe Flacco told Sirius NFL Radio that Panthers QB coach Mike McCoy went through about a half an hour of tape with him on the Deleware campus just recently, and had him throw for about 40 minutes afterwards... Flacco has visits scheduled with the Baltimore Ravens on April 9th and 10th and the St. Louis Rams on April 15 and 16.
Simeon Rice...A television production crew is filming Simeon Rice's comeback attempt as part of a possible reality TV series...a shoulder injury he sustained in 2006 forced him to be released by three teams last season...but according to Rice, his shoulder is fully healed now, and he will run for scouts during the University of Illinois pro day.
Lavelle Hawkins...California WR Lavelle Hawkins is scheduled to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 7th.
Jamaal Charles...Texas HB Jamaal Charles has team visits scheduled with the Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins in the coming weeks.
Wonderlic Results...Quarterback's - Matt Ryan 32, Brian Brohm 32, Joe Flacco 27, Chad Henne 22
Offensive Tackles - Chris Williams 32, Jeff Otah 28, Sam Baker 27, Jake Long 26, Gosder Cherilus 25, Branden Albert 23
Ryan Clady 13....Linebackers - Jerod Mayo 26, Keith Rivers 16...Safeties - Kenny Phillips 16 Link
Brandon Marshall...The NFL Network has reported that Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall was gashed after falling into a TV set while vacationing in Orlando, Florida...a year ago, Marshall was arrested on charges of false imprisonment and domestic violence following a disturbance with his girlfriend, but charges were dropped after he completed an anger-management class...In October, Marshall was arrested with the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Link
03/22...Darrell Jackson...The Washington Redskins could be a potential landing spot for former Niners' receiver Darrell Jackson...the Redskins are said to be looking to add a big playmaking receiver with their first pick in the Draft to compliment Santana Moss, but signing Jackson at a reduced rate would fit within the Redskins cap number, and allow them to target other needs with their first round pick...Jackson never hit it off with the Niners' coaches in Frisco, but would be re-united with former Seahawks quarterback coach and current Redskins head coach Jim Zorn in Washington.
Jerod Mayo...Tennessee Volunteers LB Jerod Mayo told Sirius NFL Radio that he had a good visit with the Buffalo Bills this past week, in which he met the entire staff of coaches...Mayo also has visits scheduled in the near future with the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Quentin Groves...Auburn DE/OLB Quentin Groves told Sirius NFL Radio that he just came back from a visit with the Cleveland Browns and met with head coach Romeo Crennel and GM Phil Savage...Groves also has visits scheduled with the New England Patriots, the New York Jets on April 4th and 5th, the Cincinnati Bengals on April 14th, and the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 15th.
Compensatory Picks...The NFL is scheduled to release a list of compensatory draft picks on Monday March 31st.
Quick Hits...The Houston Texans have a visit scheduled with Jaguars QB Quinn Gray this weekend...the assault charges against former Texans WR Jerome Mathis have been dropped..Link
Bengals/Utecht...The Indianapolis Colts let the midnight deadline pass to match the Bengals offer sheet for TE Ben Utecht, which means restricted TE Ben Utecht is officially a Cincinnati Bengal.
Cowboys' Draftboard...The Dallas Cowboys accidentally showed part of their Draft Board during a newscast that was televised inside the Cowboys war room...the Cowboys had Dominique Rogers-Cromartie on top of their DB's board, followed by Leodis McKelvin and Kenny Phillips....click links for pictures...Pic #1 Pic #2 Pic #3
Cedric Wilson...The estranged girlfriend of former Steelers WR Cedrick Wilson denies that he punched her at a suburban restaurant earlier this week...Lindsey Paulat said Wilson got upset but only shoved her when he saw her drinking Wednesday night...Link
Quick Hits...The San Francisco 49'ers have re-signed CB Donald Strickland...the Oakland Raiders re-signed WR Chris LaFoy, TE John Madsen, LS Jon Condo and OT Mark Wilson.
03/21...Tennessee St. Pro Day...Gil Brandt of NFL.com is reporting that 15 NFL teams were present for CB Dominique Rogers-Cromartie's workout, including seven defensive back coaches...Cromartie had a 37.5" vertical jump, a 10'11" long jump, a 4.14 twenty yard short shuttle and a 6.63 3-cone drill...Cromartie offered to run the 40, but was told it wasn't necessary...the Cowboys sent two people to videotape his workout.
Vanderbilt Pro Day...Vanderbilt OT Chris Williams was measured at 6-6.2 320 at Vanderbilt's Pro Day workout...
Williams stood on his numbers from the combine, but did position drills under the instruction of Redskins assistant head coach Joe Bugel...WR Earl Bennett 5-11.6 206 didn't run today, standing on his 4.48 from the combine, but had a 32" verical jump...Bennett caught every one of Bronco's QB Jay Cutler's passes including three deep balls just to help show off his acceleration...representatives from all 32 NFL teams were on hand for today's workout...Link
Atlanta Falcons...The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with K Jason Elam on a 4 year, $9 million dollar contract, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network.
Cleveland Browns...The Cleveland Browns have signed Houston Texans LB Shantee Orr to a one year contract.
Seattle Seahawks...The Seattle Seahawks have signed ILB Lofa Tatupu to a 6 year contract extension...Link
Brian Brohm/Jets...Louisville QB Brian Brohm told Sirius NFL Radio that he recently had a long meeting with the quarterback coach of the New York Jets, and was put on the board for nearly four hours, in what Brohm termed as a very intense meeting...the Jets showed Brohm their formations and plays on the board, and then had him throw for nearly an hour...Brohm stated that he has also met and worked out for the Patriots and Eagles, but to a lesser degree.
Pats visit with Gholston...The New England Patriots put Ohio State DE Vernon Gholston through a private workout in Columbus, Ohio on Thursday...Link
Drew Miller...Florida center Drew Miller told Sirius NFL Radio that Patriots coach Bill Belichick met with him yesterday, and is coming back to Florida to workout Miller sometime next week...Miller was timed in the forty at 5.03 and 5.19 and did 34 reps at 225 on the bench at his pro day workout.
Vanderbilt Pro Day...Chris Williams offensive tackle for the Commodores will be working out for the NFL teams at Vanderbilt's pro timing day today...at least four NFL offensive line coaches are scheduled to attend the pro day today, including Joe Bugel of the Redskins....the Eagles, Bears, Rams, Chiefs, Panthers, Falcons and Titans have shown the most interest in Williams up to this point of the scouting process...Link
Jets visit McFadden...Head Coach Eric Mangini and running backs coach Jimmy Raye were in Fayettville on Tuesday to visit with Arkansas HB Darren McFadden...the Jets were the first team to have a private on campus visit with McFadden...Link
Al's Draft Scoop...Michigan QB Chad Henne will work out for the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday March 25th in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has workouts scheduled with the Falcons, Seahawks and Buccaneers next week.
Carolina Panthers...Panthers OT Jordan Gross, designated as the team's franchise player, signed his one year tender worth $7.455 million....the Panthers also re-signed C Geoff Hangartner and OG Evan Mathis...Link
UCF Pro Day...Twenty three NFL teams were represented at the pro day including Carolina Panthers' GM Marty Hurney, Jacksonville Jaguars' asst head coach Mike Tice and Detroit Lions' running backs coach Sam Gash...Link...the main attraction was halfback Kevin Smith...Smith weighed 217 lbs and ran the forty between 4.40 and 4.49... Link
03/20...Quick Hits...The Minnesota Vikings signed former Texan S Michael Boulware and former Bengals DT Kendrick Allen
...The St. Louis Rams have signed former Indianapolis Colts CB David Macklin...the Redskins re-sign P Derrick Frost.
Brian Brohm...Brohm will workout for NFL teams next Monday at Lousville's Pro Day, but also has visits scheduled with the Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Trade Official...The Oakland Raiders have reached an agreement with CB DeAngelo Hall on a 7 year, $70 million dollar contract that includes $24.5 million in guaranteed money...Link
Pacman Jones...The Dallas Cowboys are reportedly discussing a trade with the Tennessee Titans that would send suspended Titans CB Pacman Jones to Dallas for a late-round draft pick...Link
DeAngelo Hall..The trade between the Raiders and Falcons could be called off if a deal is not consummated Thursday...it's possible the Raiders might end the talks and move on, a club source said Wednesday night...Link.
James Hardy...Indiana WR James Hardy told Sirius NFL Radio that the St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills have shown the most interest in him, of all the teams in the pre-draft scouting process.
Buffalo Bills...Oakland Raiders CB Chris Carr has a visit scheduled with the Bills today...Link.
St. Louis Rams...The St. Louis Rams have re-signed C Brett Romberg to a one year contract.
Steelers/Bills...The Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers will play a preseason game in August in Toronto, the first of eight home games over the next five seasons the Bills will play in the Canadian city...Link.
Quick Hits...The New England Patriots have signed CB Fernando Bryant to a one year deal...the Denver Broncos have agreed to terms with former Chiefs C Casey Wiegmann.
Steelers release Wilson...The Pittsburgh Steelers have terminated the contract of WR Cedric Wilson...Link.
Miami Dolphins...The Miami Dolphins re-signed exclusive rights free agent OG Ike Ndukwe.
Controversy at Pro Day...Two Florida A&M Rattlers players weren't allowed to participate in the drills at Florida State's Pro Day on Wednesday...Carlos Rolle and Tyrone McGriff caught the attention of FSU strength and conditioning coach Todd Stroud, and it was not in a good way...."He just called us out and told us that we couldn't go through the drills. I asked what is the problem. the response that he gave was, I'm running the show and ya'll are not going to participate in the drill," said Rattler senior Carlos Rolle.."It hurts a lot. One because a lot of us would've measured up pretty good against you know, some of the guys that are supposed to be better then us from Florida State," said FAMU senior Tyrone McGriff...Former Seminole and current San Diego Charger Antonio Cromartie stated "Personally that's one reason why I don't come back to Florida State. What goes on here, how they treat former players, alumni that's played here. How they treat us, that's one reason. The only reason I'm here is because of my God brother,"...full story.
Kenny Phillips...Miami of Florida safety Kenny Phillips told Sirius NFL Radio that the Carolina Panthers have shown the most interest in him by far, of all the teams that he has met with or talked to during the scouting process.
Green Bay Packers...The Green Bay Packers re-signed FB John Kuhn and TE Tory Humphrey on Wednesday.
