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former cowboys ss roy williams signs with the bengals...
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former steelers lb larry foote signs with the lions...
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former steelers lb larry foote signs with the lions...
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Agent: Harrison healthy, not planning to retire
Former Colts WR Marvin Harrison, now a free agent, said he has no plans to retire and that he wants to play in 2009, according to his agent, Tom Condon.
The problematic knee that has limited some of Harrison’s speed and overall effectiveness the past two seasons hasn’t been an issue either, Condon said.
“I played in 15 games last year and a playoff game, and I intend to play again this season,” Condon said Harrison told him in a conversation Thursday afternoon.
Harrison, who turns 37 in August, was released by the Colts after the 2008 season, in large part for salary-cap relief. Harrison, who didn’t agree to a restructured contract, was scheduled to count more than $13 million against the Colts’ 2009 cap.
The parting ended Harrison’s 13-year run with the Colts, with whom he established himself as one of the top receivers in NFL history and built up likely Hall of Fame credentials: 1,102 receptions for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns.
Last season, Harrison had just 60 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns — the lowest full single-season totals of his career. He missed 11 games in 2007 because of a knee injury, catching just 20 passes and scoring one touchdown.
There hasn’t been much interest in Harrison at this point, but Condon said he expects his client to sign with a team close to the time that training camps open later this summer.
– Steve Wyche
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/07/agent-marvin-harrison-healthy-not-planning-to-retire/
Former Colts WR Marvin Harrison, now a free agent, said he has no plans to retire and that he wants to play in 2009, according to his agent, Tom Condon.
The problematic knee that has limited some of Harrison’s speed and overall effectiveness the past two seasons hasn’t been an issue either, Condon said.
“I played in 15 games last year and a playoff game, and I intend to play again this season,” Condon said Harrison told him in a conversation Thursday afternoon.
Harrison, who turns 37 in August, was released by the Colts after the 2008 season, in large part for salary-cap relief. Harrison, who didn’t agree to a restructured contract, was scheduled to count more than $13 million against the Colts’ 2009 cap.
The parting ended Harrison’s 13-year run with the Colts, with whom he established himself as one of the top receivers in NFL history and built up likely Hall of Fame credentials: 1,102 receptions for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns.
Last season, Harrison had just 60 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns — the lowest full single-season totals of his career. He missed 11 games in 2007 because of a knee injury, catching just 20 passes and scoring one touchdown.
There hasn’t been much interest in Harrison at this point, but Condon said he expects his client to sign with a team close to the time that training camps open later this summer.
– Steve Wyche
http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/07/agent-marvin-harrison-healthy-not-planning-to-retire/
Lorenzo Neal officially a Raider
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/05/08/neal-russell-added-to-roster/#more-5027
Neal, Russell added to roster
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, May 8th, 2009 at 10:45 am in Oakland Raiders.
A couple of updates to the roster by John Herrera on the field:
FB Lorenzo Neal is wearing No. 41, with Louis Rankin wearing No. 40.
RB Gary Russell, who has experience with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, was signed and is wearing No. 23.
QB Danny Soutwick is in on a tryout basis.
More to come later . . .
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/05/08/neal-russell-added-to-roster/#more-5027
Neal, Russell added to roster
By Jerry McDonald - NFL Writer
Friday, May 8th, 2009 at 10:45 am in Oakland Raiders.
A couple of updates to the roster by John Herrera on the field:
FB Lorenzo Neal is wearing No. 41, with Louis Rankin wearing No. 40.
RB Gary Russell, who has experience with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, was signed and is wearing No. 23.
QB Danny Soutwick is in on a tryout basis.
More to come later . . .
LB Jason Taylor rejoins Dolphins
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_y...bYF?slug=ap-dolphins-taylor&prov=ap&type=lgns
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This isn't new news, but also didn't see it posted, so here it is fockers!
Niners sign CB Dre’ Bly
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)—Dre’ Bly(notes) didn’t spend much time out of the NFL, and the San Francisco 49ers spent even less time without a veteran starting cornerback.
Bly signed a one-year deal Thursday with the 49ers, who moved quickly to fill the vacancy created by Walt Harris’(notes) knee injury with perhaps the biggest name among defensive backs still available on the free-agent market.
The Denver Broncos released Bly in a salary dump in February after he spent two of his 10 NFL seasons with the club, starting all 32 games and intercepting seven passes. Bly was chosen for two Pro Bowls during his four years with the Detroit Lions, and he won a title during his first four pro seasons with the St. Louis Rams.
“At this point in my career, when I’ve been successful like I’ve been, it’s not about money,” Bly said. “It’s about opportunity. I wanted to wait for the right opportunity for me to have a chance to compete. … San Fran is a great place. I haven’t been to, what is this, Northern California? Denver was the furthest (west) I’ve been, so it allows me a chance to view more parts of the United States.”
San Francisco, which finished four days of organized team activities earlier in the day, signed Bly just a few hours after he arrived in town for a workout. After flying back home to Denver on Thursday night with a copy of the 49ers’ playbook in his carry-on bag, he’ll be back in Santa Clara in about 10 days for the next stretch of workouts.
“We lost a Pro Bowl-caliber player in Walt Harris this week, and we were able to fill that void with another Pro Bowler in Dre’ Bly,” 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said. “It was important to get Dre’ in here quickly so that he can get acquainted with our system, our coaches and his new teammates.”
The 34-year-old Harris’ career is in jeopardy after he tore a ligament in his right knee during workouts Tuesday in a collision with receiver Dominique Zeigler(notes). The 13-year pro has been a mainstay of San Francisco’s defense since 2006, but almost certainly can’t recover from his upcoming surgery in time to play this season.
San Francisco has missed the playoffs during each of its six consecutive losing seasons. Bly won a championship ring as a rookie, but he hasn’t been on a playoff team since 2001, when the Rams lost to New England in the Super Bowl.
Bly kept every option open after the Broncos released him along with several other veterans to cut costs under new coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders.
“I’d never been released, so that was humbling for me,” Bly said. “I’ve never been told ‘No’ in my football career. I’m just so hungry after that.”
When Bly heard the 49ers were interested, he called receiver Isaac Bruce(notes), who already was a star in St. Louis when Bly arrived as a rookie in 1999. Bruce, San Francisco’s leading receiver last season, recently agreed to return for another year with the 49ers, although he didn’t attend OTAs this week.
“Isaac Bruce took me under his wing and kind of guided me,” Bly said. “He had a number of good things to say about this area.”
Bly, who played with cornerback Champ Bailey(notes) in Denver, will line up alongside Nate Clements(notes) in San Francisco. San Francisco also has third-year pro Tarell Brown(notes), a fifth-round pick who’s expected to get more playing time this season.
“It’s definitely a big loss, because I know Walt knows this is definitely going to be a great year,” Clements said shortly before Bly signed. “We’re all confident in the goals we’re trying to achieve, but guys have got to be ready to step up.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_y...ZsLVDubYF?slug=ap-49ers-bly&prov=ap&type=lgns
Niners sign CB Dre’ Bly
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)—Dre’ Bly(notes) didn’t spend much time out of the NFL, and the San Francisco 49ers spent even less time without a veteran starting cornerback.
Bly signed a one-year deal Thursday with the 49ers, who moved quickly to fill the vacancy created by Walt Harris’(notes) knee injury with perhaps the biggest name among defensive backs still available on the free-agent market.
The Denver Broncos released Bly in a salary dump in February after he spent two of his 10 NFL seasons with the club, starting all 32 games and intercepting seven passes. Bly was chosen for two Pro Bowls during his four years with the Detroit Lions, and he won a title during his first four pro seasons with the St. Louis Rams.
“At this point in my career, when I’ve been successful like I’ve been, it’s not about money,” Bly said. “It’s about opportunity. I wanted to wait for the right opportunity for me to have a chance to compete. … San Fran is a great place. I haven’t been to, what is this, Northern California? Denver was the furthest (west) I’ve been, so it allows me a chance to view more parts of the United States.”
San Francisco, which finished four days of organized team activities earlier in the day, signed Bly just a few hours after he arrived in town for a workout. After flying back home to Denver on Thursday night with a copy of the 49ers’ playbook in his carry-on bag, he’ll be back in Santa Clara in about 10 days for the next stretch of workouts.
“We lost a Pro Bowl-caliber player in Walt Harris this week, and we were able to fill that void with another Pro Bowler in Dre’ Bly,” 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said. “It was important to get Dre’ in here quickly so that he can get acquainted with our system, our coaches and his new teammates.”
The 34-year-old Harris’ career is in jeopardy after he tore a ligament in his right knee during workouts Tuesday in a collision with receiver Dominique Zeigler(notes). The 13-year pro has been a mainstay of San Francisco’s defense since 2006, but almost certainly can’t recover from his upcoming surgery in time to play this season.
San Francisco has missed the playoffs during each of its six consecutive losing seasons. Bly won a championship ring as a rookie, but he hasn’t been on a playoff team since 2001, when the Rams lost to New England in the Super Bowl.
Bly kept every option open after the Broncos released him along with several other veterans to cut costs under new coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders.
“I’d never been released, so that was humbling for me,” Bly said. “I’ve never been told ‘No’ in my football career. I’m just so hungry after that.”
When Bly heard the 49ers were interested, he called receiver Isaac Bruce(notes), who already was a star in St. Louis when Bly arrived as a rookie in 1999. Bruce, San Francisco’s leading receiver last season, recently agreed to return for another year with the 49ers, although he didn’t attend OTAs this week.
“Isaac Bruce took me under his wing and kind of guided me,” Bly said. “He had a number of good things to say about this area.”
Bly, who played with cornerback Champ Bailey(notes) in Denver, will line up alongside Nate Clements(notes) in San Francisco. San Francisco also has third-year pro Tarell Brown(notes), a fifth-round pick who’s expected to get more playing time this season.
“It’s definitely a big loss, because I know Walt knows this is definitely going to be a great year,” Clements said shortly before Bly signed. “We’re all confident in the goals we’re trying to achieve, but guys have got to be ready to step up.”
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_y...ZsLVDubYF?slug=ap-49ers-bly&prov=ap&type=lgns
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LB Tinoisamoa joins Bears
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LB Tinoisamoa joins Bears
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