CAR: Talks ongoing for Peppers contract
July 6, 2008
7/3: The Carolina Panthers are still interested in giving Julius Peppers a big money long-term deal despite his 2.5 sack campaign a year ago, according to Pro Football Weekly. Talks will turn serious if Peppers can show up to camp in good shape.
BUF: Lynch could see more receptions
July 6, 2008
7/3: Marshawn Lynch will play more on third down this season, which should translate into more receptions for the second year pro, according to BuffaloBills.com. "I think this year he'll be an integral part of our third down package," said Buffalo offensive coordinator Turk Schonert
BUF: Williams and Bills reach extension
July 6, 2008
7/3: The Bills Insider reports that the team has come to terms with Kyle Williams on a three-year $14.5 million extension.
DAL: Jones continues quality decision-making
July 6, 2008
7/3: Adam Jones claims that he will stay in Dallas for the three weeks of downtime before the start of training camp, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He is said to be a regular at team headquarters.
GB: Favre wants to be a Panther?
July 6, 2008
7/3: Brett Favre's agent, Bus Cook, has been privately saying his client wants to play for the Carolina Panthers, according to ProFootballTalk.com.
GB: Packers stand pat on statement
July 6, 2008
7/3: What would the NFL Sunday Soap Opera be without some offseason/pre-training camp noise? PackerNews.com is reporting that talk of a possible return by Brett Favre continued to dominate the news in Green Bay. The report notes that the Packers havent changed their response to Wednesdays revelation Favre may want to unretire.
BUF: Bills extend Williams
July 6, 2008
7/3: Updating an earlier report, the Buffalo Bills have in fact extended Kyle Williams to a three-year contract Thursday, which could reach $14.4 million if he reaches sscheduled incentives, this according to Scout.com. Williams is guaranteed $5.2 million over the next two years.
SD: NFL cancels supplemental draft
July 6, 2008
7/3: According to NFLDraftScout.com, the 2008 supplemental draft, which had tentatively been scheduled for next week, has been cancelled. "No one applied at the time of the deadline," 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan confirmed Thursday. The NFL sent out a memo to all 32 teams informing them of the announcement Wednesday. Nine players have been selected in the supplemental draft over the past decade, including Chargers Pro Bowl nose guard Jamal Williams.
PIT: Moore impressing Steelers
July 6, 2008
7/4: Mewelde Moore has been impressive for the Steelers thus far, and he could be a real offensive weapon as a third-down back, according to Pro Football Weekly.
STL: Rams ink Burton
July 6, 2008
7/4: The St. Louis Rams have signed wide receiver Keenan Burton, the team's fourth-round selection, according to StLouisRams.com.
MIN: Johnson thinks deal will get done
July 6, 2008
7/4: Tyrell Johnson is confident he will be in training camp and will not be a hold-out, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Johnson, a safety, was the team's second-round pick, but their first selection in the draft.
CHI: Harris ready to be a leader
July 6, 2008
7/4: Tommie Harris is stepping up in his role as a leader of the team, and may eventually replace Brian Urlacher as the face of the franchise, according to Pro Football Weekly.
DAL: Thomas improving Cowboys defense
July 6, 2008
7/4: Zach Thomas is having an impact on the Cowboys defense because of his professionalism, and he is setting an example that the younger players are looking up to, according to Pro Football Weekly.
TEN: Payton released by CFL team
July 6, 2008
7/4: Jarrett Payton was released by the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes., according to the Montreal Gazette.
CAR: Kasay may lose kickoff duties
July 6, 2008
7/4: John Kasay may lose his kickoff responsibilities when the season starts, although he would remain the Panthers field goal kicker, according to Scout.com. He may be replaced by Rhys Lloyd. "If that's going to make us better, that's who we'll keep," said Carolina coach John Fox.
JAC: Jackson may return to the Raiders
July 6, 2008
7/4: Grady Jackson is another name the Oakland Raiders have been bandying about in their search for help at defensive tackle, according to ESPN.com.
DEN: Raiders interested in Adams
July 6, 2008
7/4: The Oakland Raiders could be looking at free agent defensive tackle Sam Adams, according to ESPN.com.
PIT: Davenport may be a fit in Detroit
July 6, 2008
7/4: Najeh Davenport may be a fit with the Detroit Lions because of his experience in the league and the fact he has kickoff return experience, according to Pro Football Weekly.
OAK: No takers for Jordan
July 6, 2008
7/4: LaMont Jordan has not been able to find a team willing to trade for him, according to Pro Football Weekly.
MIA: Porter excited over new defensive coordinator
July 6, 2008
7/4: Joey Porter is excited to be playing for new defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, according to the Palm Beach Post. "I just have to play the technique they want me to play. That's no problem. From that day forward, I was back playing football. That right there was a good day for me," Porter said.
SD: Kiel dies after crashing car
July 6, 2008
7/5: Safety Terrence Kiel died late Saturday night when he was thrown from a car he was driving, the AP reports. The 27-year-old former Chargers player hit a wall in a San Diego neighborhood, and he died about an hour after the paramedics reached him. Friends had reportedly tried to stop Kiel from driving home from the party. Kiel was a second-round draft pick in 2003 and released in March of 2007.
NO: McKenzie at 85 percent
July 6, 2008
7/5: Cornerback Mike McKenzie estimates that his recovery from a torn ACL in his right knee is at 85 percent. "I don't want to do anything to jeopardize being ready for Week 1," he informs the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "At the same time, I do have to push it. So I'm looking forward to those preseason games being a real test." McKenzie tore the knee ligament in Week 16.
NO: McAllister pleased with knee
July 6, 2008
7/5: Running back Deuce McAllister continues to be heppy with his recovery from a torn ACL in his left knee and microfracture surgery in his right knee. "I'm proud and pleased with (my progress)," he tells the New Orleans Times-Picayune. "I don't know if there's really a 'next benchmark' to be met on my part. It's pretty much just getting out there and trying to make plays. That's what I'm looking forward to." McAllister practiced on a limited basis and did individual drills during the June OTAs.
SEA: Carlson still expected to start
July 6, 2008
7/5: Tight end John Carlson remains behind Will Heller and Jeb Putzier on the depth chart, but the Seahawks still expect the rookie to jump to the top of the list this preseason, Pro Football Weekly reports.
OAK: Curry slims down, pumps up
July 6, 2008
7/5: Wide receiver Ronald Curry credits new strength and conditioning coach Brad Roll with improving his physique. "I never took the weight room too seriously. I would do just enough," Curry tells the Sacramento Bee. "Coach Roll was really a blessing for me. He got me on my own little plan as far as upper body, lower body, and it's really helped me out. I can feel the difference in my legs, and when I go to block somebody, just me grabbing somebody, I can feel how much stronger I got." Curry plans to play this season at around 200 pounds, which is 10 pounds below his listed weight.
SF: Bryant Johnson looking for big year
July 6, 2008
7/5: Several insiders believe that Bryant Johnson and not Issac Bruce will end up being the teams top wide receiver this year, according to the Sacramento Bee.
DAL: Hamlin talks are on-going
July 6, 2008
7/5: Ken Hamlin's contract negotiations with the Cowboys continue to be on-going, according to the Dallas Morning News.
GB: Nelson garners praise
July 6, 2008
7/6: Rookie receiver Jordy Nelson has garnered praise from coach Mike McCarthy, according to the Kansas City Star. McCarthy said, "In our situation, you need big targets who can be physical under tough conditions. This is a young man who constantly produced, constantly got the job done somehow. Hes picked up our system very well. Hes a smart kid, a good kid. We think hes going to fit in very well here."
NO: Colston still looking for new deal
July 6, 2008
7/6: The Saints have had preliminary talks with Marques Colston's agent regarding an extension, but no new progress toward reaching a deal has been made, according to the New Orleans Times Picayune.
GB: Panthers respond to Favre rumor
July 6, 2008
7/6: There has been a rumor swirling that Brett Favre wants to play for the Panthers, but GM Marty Hurney said, "I don't know where these things come from," according to the Charlotte Observer.
