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NFL | One evaluator not high on Vontaze Burfict
(2012-02-22) |
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One NFL talent evaluator said he is going to do more studying on Arizona State LB Vontaze Burfict. He said he has heard all about Burfict's off-field behavior, and lack of restraint on-field. The evaluator even saw him play once or twice, and said Burfict came out really early, wearing no shirt, and it was not a good look, in terms of his physique, according to the scout. The scout he would keep an open mind in evaluating Burfict, however. |
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49ers | Joshua Morgan working out regularly
(2012-02-22) |
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San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent WR Joshua Morgan (leg) has been working out regularly at the team's practice facility. The team wants to re-sign Morgan, who suffered a season-ending broken leg just above the ankle. |
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49ers | Ahmad Brooks not expected to get big pay day from team
(2012-02-22) |
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San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Ahmad Brooks is not expected to receive big money from the 49ers, as they already have his replacement at every-down outside linebacker with LB Aldon Smith. |
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Dolphins | Jake Long set to become FA after 2012
(2012-02-22) |
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Miami Dolphins OT Jake Long is set to become an unrestricted free-agent after the 2012 season, as the sixth year of his rookie contract will void. |
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Packers | Might use franchise tag on Matt Flynn
(2012-02-22) |
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The Green Bay Packers might use their franchise tag on QB Matt Flynn, now that they have locked up TE Jermichael Finley to a two-year deal. Using the tag on Flynn might cost them a $14 million hit against the cap, but they could then trade Flynn to get something in return. |
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Buccaneers | Ron Cooper hired as DBs coach
(2012-02-22) |
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired LSU secondary coach Ron Cooper Wednesday, Feb. 22, to serve as their defensive backs coach. |
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Bills | Will meet with Stevie Johnson's reps Friday
(2012-02-22) |
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The Buffalo Bills will meet with the representatives of impending free-agent WR Stevie Johnson Friday, Feb. 24, at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source. Johnson will become an unrestricted March 13 if no deal is reached, and the club is not expected to use the franchise tag on him. |
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Packers | Jermichael Finley agrees to new deal
(2012-02-22) |
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TE Jermichael Finley has reached a two-year, $15 million deal with the Green Bay Packers. Finley, who was slated to become an unrestricted free agent, caught 55 passes for 767 yards and eight touchdowns last season. |
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Cowboys | Official sees Jay Ratliff as NT
(2012-02-22) |
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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said he sees DT Jay Ratliff as the teams starting nose tackle going into next season. There has been speculation the team may move Ratliff to defensive end |
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NFL | Kendall Wright to run at combine
(2012-02-22) |
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Baylor WR Kendall Wright (ankle) will run at the NFL scouting combine despite an ankle injury. |
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Cowboys | Cant re-sign Laurent Robinson until free agency begins
(2012-02-22) |
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The Dallas Cowboys will not be able to re-sign impending free-agent WR Laurent Robinson until the start of free agency because they lowered his salary cap number this season. The team can talk with his agent about contractual parameters but have to let him hit the free-agent market. |
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NFL | Trent Richardson will not work out at combine
(2012-02-22) |
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University of Alabama RB Trent Richardson (knee) will not participate in on-field drills during the NFL scouting combine because he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery three weeks ago. He is expected to do all of the drills during his Pro Day. |
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Chiefs | Jackie Battle to test free agency
(2012-02-22) |
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Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent RB Jackie Battle said he will test free agency this offseason because he wants a bigger role in an offense. |
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Bills | Terrence McGee restructured contract
(2012-02-22) |
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The Buffalo Bills have restructured the contract of CB Terrence McGee. The details of the restructuring were not disclosed. |
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Falcons | Unlikely to pursue Hines Ward
(2012-02-22) |
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The Atlanta Falcons likely will not show interest in Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward if he is available this offseason. |
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