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DT Kyle Love released for non-football injury after Diabetes diagnosis
Patriots DT Kyle Love had been diagnosed with Type-2 Diabetes within the last two weeks. He reportedly lost weight this offseason, but quickly gained it back after the diagnosis.
The Patriots released him Wednesday with a non-football injury designation, according to Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com.
"Naturally, we are disappointed that the Patriots decided to part ways with...
No deal for Broncos, Charles Woodson... yet
Free agent DB Charles Woodson left Denver without a deal after visiting with the team Wednesday, reports the Denver Post.
Despite leaving without a deal, the Broncos still look like the favorites to land him. He also has drawn interest from the Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders.
The big sticking point for Woodson that should inevitably bring him back to Denver is his wish...
Vikings' Joe Webb will be a full-time receiver this season
Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Joe Webb will be returning to the position that he was drafted as - wide receiver. The move was announced after the Vikings picked up former Patriots and Chiefs QB Matt Cassel, according to Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We had been talking about it for a while, and we made the decision that this was the way to go after we...
Rolando McClain retires at 23
The Baltimore Ravens announced the retirement of LB Rolando McClain Wednesday.
“Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL,” general manager Ozzie Newsome said, via CBSSports.com. “We have placed him on the Reserve/Retired list.”
The Ravens took a chance on signing him after McClain's well-known troubles with the law. The hope was that a new location...
Doug Whaley to replace Nix as Bills GM
With the departure of Buddy Nix, who'll stay with the team as a consultant, assistant GM Doug Whaley is moving up into the GM role, reports CBSSports' Jason La Canfora.
Whaley, who learned the ropes back in Pittsburgh under GM Kevin Colbert, was being groomed in Buffalo as Nix's successfor. Many fans were unhappy with Nix's decisions throughout the years and his...
Vikings sign three draft picks
The Minnesota Vikings announced via their website they have signed three more draft picks:
5th-rounder Jeff Locke
6th-rounder Jeff Baca
7th-rounder Travis Bond
The team only has their three first round selections left, Sharrif Floyd, cornerback Xavier Rhodes and wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson.
Raiders sign versatile receiver Josh Cribbs
According to Mike Florio of Profootballtalk.com, the Oakland Raiders and receiver/returner Josh Cribbs have agreed to a contract.
After eight seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Cribbs will trade his Brown for Black.
The Raiders had an offer on the table since last week and after taking a week visiting with three other teams (Giants, Jets, and Lions) he decided Oakland was the...
Rookie center Travis Frederick finally gets to show his toughness: ‘I get a chance to legally beat somebody up’
Dallas Cowboys rookie center Travis Frederick will be the lightning rod for Jerry Jones until the 2014 NFL Draft.
After the experts designated Jones selection of Travis Frederick as tremendous reach, he now has to show his boss and Cowboys fans he was the right guy all along.
Offensive line coach Bill Callahan compares him to the New York Jets All-Pro center Nick Mangold, a pretty...
Broncos’ rookie running back Montee Ball wants to prove he’s a legitimate NFL lead back
Montee Ball played his college football for the University of Wisconsin, was twice named as the best running back in the Big-10 Conference and a consensus first-team All-American.
Ball currently holds the NCAA Division I-FBS record for most career rushing touchdowns with 77 and the NCAA Division I FBS record for most career total touchdowns with 83.
His achievements makes one...
Brandon Weeden won’t be worried about competition: ‘you can’t be looking over your shoulder all the time’
Cleveland Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden got a vote of confidence when the team didn’t draft a QB in the 2013 NFL Draft.
CEO Joe Banner and GM Mike Lombardi have decided that they will ride with either Weeden or backup Jason Campbell, but there won’t be any carousel.
Weeden now has he chance to compete against Campbell without any distractions or rookie sleepers creeping...
Andy Reid on linebacker Akeem Jordan: ‘He doesn’t make a lot of mistakes’
Akeem Jordan was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2007 out of James Madison University.
He spent six years with the Eagles under Andy Reid and when Reid moved on to Kansas City, Jordan was one of his first transactions.
Jordan agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs in April reuniting with Reid.
He has the first crack at...
Contradicting reports leaves Victor Cruz contract talks unclear, negotiations enter crucial stage
Tom Coughlin wants receiver Victor Cruz in the offseason training activities program, Gaints fans want him signed and I the fold, and Cruz doesn’t want to leave his home.
A native of the New York/New Jersey area, Cruz’s star is the brightest in the Big Apple.
Hence reports the two side are close to an agreement to keep the receiver a Giant for the long term.
However,...
Eric Mangini in talks to join 49ers as possible successor to defensive coordinator Vic Fangio
According to Jason La Canfora of CBS, Eric Mangini is talking to the San Francisco 49ers about a consulting position. The ex-coach for the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns would be an excellent addition to an already stellar 49er front office. He also could be an insurance policy for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who is quickly becoming a hot commodity for NFL head coaching...
Former Colts pass rusher Dwight Freeney to visit Chargers after Ingram injury
It’s that time of year when injuries pop up in minicamps and proven veterans become hot commodities.
The ACL injury linebacker Melvin Ingram suffered has opened the door for Dwight Freeney who has been looking for a team to hook onto.
Freeney’s contract demands were too rich for NFL teams, but Freeney has lowered his demands looking for a similar deal Osi Umenyiora received...
Matt Forte will have an increased role in Marc Trestman’s passing offense
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte is in the elite category when it comes to skill sets. He is a dynamic runner and gets plenty of yards via the ground, but what separates Forte from most NFL backs is his ability to catch the football. Forte is the newest version of Marshall Faulk, the former Rams great who could dominate taking a handoff, or running routes. He is the perfect...
DeAngelo Williams restructures contract, keeps him in town until 2015
According to Brian MacIntyre of Yahoo! Sports, the Panthers have restructured the deal of DeAngelo Williams, which keeps him locked up through 2015.
The deal shaves $3.2 million off the 2013 salary cap, Williams was due to make $8 million over the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
MacIntyre writes:
‘Williams was entering the third season of a five-year, $43 million contract and was...
Ingram ACL injury leaves Chargers dangerously thin at linebacker
The San Diego Chargers were hoping second-year linebacker Melvin Ingram would become a major contributor for the team in 2013. Now it looks like he'll be sitting out the entire season.
First reported by the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and later confirmed by the team, Ingram does indeed have an ACL tear in his left knee. We're still awaiting word on the extent of the...
Patriots sign 3rd-round pick DB Duron Harmon
While other teams have been busy signing their draft selections, the financially sound New England Patriots don't seem to be in much of a rush.
Per the NFL Transaction Wire, the they finally got around to signing one of their seven 2013 picks on Tuesday, DB Duron Harmon out of Rutgers, their 3rd-round pick (91st overall).
Harmon is one of three players selected by the Patriots...
Report: Vikings not that interested in Brian Urlacher
Despite an earlier report that the Minnesota Vikings are interested in former Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher, it looks to be only a mere passing interest, and not a 'we're going after him' type of interest.
The NFL Network's Ian Rapoport said Tuesday night that Minnesota is not currently interested in signing Urlacher and instead will focus on working...
Cowboys, rookie cornerback B.W. Webb agree to terms
The Dallas Cowboys signed their 4th round pick B.W. Webb Tuesday to a 4-year contract, reports ESPNDallas.com. It's their third of seven selections signed.
The deal is worth $2.503 million and includes a signing bonus of $443,380.
Webb 5' 10", 184 lbs, out of William & Mary is a versatile player in the secondary that can play both slot and cornerm somehting the...
Seahawks add competition at long-snapper position, sign Adam Steiner off waivers
It's not a position you hear about often, but the Seattle Seahawks are apparently not too satisifed in what they have already. Long-snapper Adam Steiner signed with the Oakland Raiders as a rookie free agent, but was released on Tuesday. That's when Seattle swooped in to grab him off waivers and place him in a direct competition with Clint Gresham, the team's long-snapper...
Raiders sign seven free agents from minicamp tryouts
According to Vic Tafur of SFGate.com, the Oakland Raiders have signed seven free agents from minicamp tryouts over the weekend. The team announced the following players received contracts.
CB Chance Casey-Thomas
LB Eric Harper
WR Greg Jenkins
TE Jeron Mastrud
DE Ryan Robinson
C Andrew Robiskie
CB Mitchell White
Randall Cobb is ready to take on a bigger role in the passing game: ‘it’s definitely going to be a lot more weight on me’
Greg Jennings is in Minnesota. Donald Driver is now retired, and the Green Bay Packers need someone to step up to be the number one receiver.
Randall Cobb has been a pleasant surprise since coming onto the scene as a 2nd round (64th overall) pick of the 2011 NFL Draft.
He is extremely versatile. He can play as a returner and a wide receiver, and those skills will help the Packers...
Linebacker Brian Urlacher eyeing Vikings, 'leaning towards' as possible team to join
According to Michael David Smith of Profootballtalk.com, former Chicago Bears linebacker Brain Urlacher is gaining interest from the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. Urlacher has had contact with both teams, but word is he is ‘leaning’ towards the Vikings. However, Urlacher is still trying to hook on with a team after turning down the Bears offer in March, and now...
Safety Charles Woodson expected to visit Broncos this week
According to Vic Lombardi of CBS4, veteran safety Charles Woodson will visit the Denver Broncos this week.
Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio had said he and the defense was ready to move on from their disappointing playoff loss to eventual champions, the Baltimore Ravens.
However, current safety Rahim Moore who has been mostly blamed for the key breakdown late in the game allowing...
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