NFL Offseason Thread

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The GB trade would have to be contingent on LJ signing a long-term deal and I don't think the Chiefs granted him permission to do so. No way they get a deal done in 30 hours.

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Falcons | Vick has his Virginia property searched
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:41:16 -0700

Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Cons ution, reports a drug investigation involving a cousin of Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick led police to search a residence in Virginia that is owned by Vick. However, Vick does not live there. While searching the residence, police found about 30 dogs, some of which were heavily scarred, and various paraphernalia associated with dog fighting. Vick refused comment through a Falcons spokesman. The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement from Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO: "The Humane Society of the United States has heard troubling reports for some time that Michael Vick has been involved in organized dog fighting, and we fear that this investigation may validate that very disturbing allegation."

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Broncos | Holdman signed
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:27:11 -0700

The Denver Broncos have announced they have signed unrestricted free-agent LB Warrick Holdman (Redskins). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.


Broncos | Lewis signed
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:25:56 -0700

The Denver Broncos have announced they have signed unrestricted free-agent LB D.D. Lewis (Seahawks). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Updated: April 27, 2007, 9:57 AM ET
Ravens OT Ogden coming back for another yearESPN.com news services

Offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden will put off retirement and return to the Baltimore Ravens for a 12th season, he told The Baltimore Sun.

"I won't say that it's 100 percent because I don't want to close any door. But unless something drastic happens to make me change my mind -- and I don't foresee that happening -- then I'm playing one more year," Ogden, 32, told the newspaper.

Ogden, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection, had been considering retirement since the Ravens' season ended with a playoff loss to the Indianapolis Colts. But he said he changed his mind once his injured big toe started feeling better.

"My toe was still hurting, and it still isn't 100 percent. I still haven't gotten over that last loss [to the Colts]," Ogden told the Sun. "But once the toe started feeling better and I started feeling better about our season, the decision became easier to make."

However, he's not sure if 2007 will be his last year, either.

"I don't know," he told the newspaper. "I'll probably have to go through this again at the end of next season. I'm not one of those players who want a farewell tour or something like that. As long as I enjoy playing and am willing to prepare, then I'll keep playing."

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Wow, Ogdens been in the league 12 years?

I still remember that COACH episode where he was debating who to take, Ogden, or someone else.

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Chiefs | J. Allen suspended four games
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:19:06 -0700

Adam Teicher, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs DE Jared Allen will be suspended for the first four games of the 2007 season for a violation of the league's substance-abuse policy. "I'm sorry my actions of last year will affect my teammates, coaches and fans," Allen said. "I have definitely learned from my mistakes and am glad to finally put this entire thing behind me once and for all. I will be with the Chiefs this year and will do everything I can to help bring a championship back to the great fans of KC."

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Raiders | Agent says Moss in best shape of life; wants to play for a le
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:10:49 -0700

Ryan Kibbe, of KSTP.com, reports the agent for Oakland Raiders WR Randy Moss, Tim DiPiero, says the wide receiver has been training hard in the offseason and is in the best shape of his life. "In Florida, where Randy works out, he ran a 4.26, 4.28, and a 4.31 during one of his workouts last week", said DiPiero. "He's in the best shape of his life." Moss is currently at a playing weight of 205 pounds and is completely healthy after suffering ankle, rib, groin and hamstring injuries over the the past few years. "Randy is determined to prove all of them wrong," DiPiero added in regards to critics who have questioned Moss' work ethic. "He wants to play for a le, and win a Super Bowl."

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Dolphins | Williams eligible for reinstatement Friday
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:04:46 -0700

Edgar Thompson, of the Palm Beach Post, reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams is eligible Friday, April 27, for reinstatement by the National Football League, agent Leigh Steinberg said. Commissioner Roger Goodell will decide Williams' fate after reviewing the case file, including reports from medical personnel. According to Steinberg in an e-mail response, Williams, if reinstated, "will return to Miami for offseason conditioning whenever the team desires."

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49ers | Working on deal to acquire Jackson from Seattle
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:27:01 -0700

Michael Smith, of ESPN.com, reports the San Francisco 49ers are working on a trade with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire WR Darrell Jackson in exchange for one of the 49ers' fourth-round draft choices, believed to be the team's third selection (No. 124 overall) in the round. The deal is contingent on Jackson passing a physical Saturday, April 28.

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Raiders | Team shopping Moss
Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:37:35 -0700

Adam Schefter, of NFL Network, reports Oakland Raiders director of football development Mark Jackson and head coach Lane Kiffin have been shopping WR Randy Moss to other teams.

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Updated: April 30, 2007, 9:58 AM ET
Leak signs free-agent contract with ChicagoESPN.com news services


CHICAGO -- Chris Leak is a Chicago Bear.

Leak, the Florida quarterback who went undrafted in this weekend's NFL draft, signed a free-agent contract with the Bears.

Leak won the college football national championship at Florida last year. His size (a hair under 6 feet tall) was one drawback cited by NFL scouts.

"We were happy that he is with a Super Bowl team like the Bears," his father, Curtis Leak, told the Charlotte Observer on Monday. "It's a good situation for him. That's all that matters to us. I feel great about it."

Leak threw for 2,435 yards and 16 touchdowns last season for Florida.

Florida had eight players selected in the draft, including two in the first round. Defensive end Jarvis Moss went No. 17 to Denver and safety Reggie Nelson was the 21st pick, heading to Jacksonville.

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Eagles | Team releases D. Jones
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:36:11 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, they have released LB Dhani Jones.

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Patriots | R. Moss contract update
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:16:03 -0700

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots WR Randy Moss has signed a one-year, $3 million deal with $2 million in incentives.


Raiders | Bush expected to be ready for training camp
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:47:19 -0700

Bill Soliday, of MediaNews, reports Oakland Raiders RB Michael Bush (leg) says doctors expect him to be ready for the start of the team's training camp in July.

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Steelers | Team signs J. Retkofsky
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:09:18 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Texas-Christian undrafted free-agent ST Jared Retkofsky.


Steelers | Team signs D. Jones
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:06:48 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Grand Valley State undrafted free-agent DE Derrick Jones.


Steelers | Team signs C. Boyd
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:05:04 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Washington State undrafted free-agent TE Cody Boyd.


Steelers | Team signs C. Jackson
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:01:05 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Millsaps undrafted free-agent WR Chris Jackson.


Steelers | Team signs E. Fowler
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:59:36 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Grand Valley State undrafted free-agent WR Eric Fowler.


Steelers | Team signs E. Deslauriers
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:55:20 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Eastern Michigan undrafted free-agent WR Eric Deslauriers.


Steelers | Team signs J. Capizzi
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:52:02 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Indiana (Pa) undrafted free-agent OT Jason Capizzi.


Steelers | Team signs G. Robinson
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:49:55 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Missouri Western State undrafted free-agent FB Gijon Robinson.


Steelers | Team signs P. Mosley
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:47:45 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Baylor undrafted free-agent RB Paul Mosley.


Steelers | Team signs G. Russell
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:30:03 -0700

Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed Minnesota undrafted free-agent RB Gary Russell.

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Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with D. Woods
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:17:06 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Oklahoma State WR D'Juan Woods. Woods is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with D. Terry
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:15:08 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Sam Houston RB D.D. Terry. Terry is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with L. Ricard
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:12:43 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Tulane QB Lester Ricard. Ricard is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with A. Pudewell
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:06:56 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Nevada TE Anthony Pudewell. Pudewell is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with D. Parrish
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:04:10 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Florida A&M OT Dan Parrish. Parrish is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with D. Murray
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:59:38 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Connecticut TE Danny Murray. Murray is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with R. Kiser
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:57:06 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Florida A&M WR Roosevelt Kiser. Kiser is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.


Jaguars | Team reaches agreement with B. Goode
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:50:39 -0700

Jaguars.com reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached a verbal agreement with undrafted Arkansas ST Brett Goode. Goode is expected to sign a contract during the team's minicamp.

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ans | A. Jones to appeal suspension Monday
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:30:11 -0700

ESPN.com reports Tennessee ans CB Adam Jones is expected to file an appeal Monday, April 30, for his season-long suspension issued by the National Football League for conduct detrimental to the league. Once the appeal is officially filed, a hearing would happen within 10 days, according to NFL spokesman Greg Aiello.

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Buccaneers | Team signs J. Stevens
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:13:27 -0700

Buccaneers.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent TE Jerramy Stevens (Seahawks). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Falcons | D. Williams tears pectoral muscle
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:11:32 -0700

Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Cons ution, reports Atlanta Falcons LB Demorrio Williams (pectoral) could miss all of training camp after tearing his pectoral muscle. Williams tore the muscle while lifting weight last week, and will require surgery on the muscle. The team will have rookie LB Stephen Nicholas start at weakside linebacker.

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Seahawks | Tafisi expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:23:30 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports California DE Nu'u Tafisi is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | Stringer expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:23:16 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Boise State P Kyle Stringer is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | C. Wallace expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:21:30 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Washington SS C.J. Wallace is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | Payne expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:21:11 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports University of Minnesota WR Logan Payne is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | J. Newton expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:20:53 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Oregon State TE Joe Newton is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | Mixon expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:20:39 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports California DB Tim Mixon is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | N. Jones expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:20:25 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Georgia C Nick Jones is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | C. Jensen expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:19:45 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Brigham Young LB Cameron Jensen is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | K. James expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:19:30 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Washington RB Kenny James is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | Ghee expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:19:16 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Wake Forest FS Patrick Ghee is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.


Seahawks | J. Fernandez expected to sign free-agent contract
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:13:54 -0700

Mike Sando, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Fresno State WR Joe Fernandez is expected to sign a free-agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

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Bears | A. Brown to be shopped
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:20:04 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago Bears will likely look to trade DE Alex Brown, after drafting DE Dan Bazuin with their second-round pick.

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Cowboys | Ellis may lose playing time
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:23:04 -0700

Calvin Watkins, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Greg Ellis may see his playing time decreased because, on passing downs, LB Anthony Spencer may be utilized in his place.

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Eagles | Team agrees to terms with J. Hobbs
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:47:35 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Albany free-agent OG Jacob Hobbs.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with N. Graham
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:46:00 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Tulsa free-agent CB Nick Graham.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with D. Faulker
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:44:18 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Hampton free-agent WR Dereck Faulker.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with Z. Collie
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:41:15 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Brigham Young free-agent WR Zac Collie.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with J. Clark
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:38:34 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Alabama free-agent DT Jeremy Clark.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with M. Paschal
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:56:45 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Iowa free-agent S Marcus Paschal.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with J. Palmer
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:53:51 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Auburn free-agent OT Jonathan Palmer.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with M. Murrell
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:52:33 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with Appalachian State free-agent DE Marques Murrell.


Eagles | Team agrees to terms with A. Jordan
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:50:06 -0700

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday, April 30, that they have agreed to terms with James Madison free-agent LB Akeem Jordan.

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Cowboys | Ellis may lose playing time
Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:23:04 -0700

Calvin Watkins, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys LB Greg Ellis may see his playing time decreased because, on passing downs, LB Anthony Spencer may be utilized in his place.

well no ..

his is not an easy road back but i sure hope he does.

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Giants | Kiwanuka to play linebacker
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:39:00 -0700

Arthur Staple, of Newsday, reports New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese said the Giants strong side linebacker will be DE Mathias Kiwanuka.

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Texans | Team signs Zabransky
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:32:54 -0700

ESPNews reports Boise State QB Jared Zabransky has signed a rookie free-agent contract with the Houston Texans.