2009 February | NFL News & Rumors

Harrison finished in Indy

19 February 2009

According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), the Colts will release WR Marvin Harrison very soon, slashing close to $7 million off their books before the NFL’s free agency period begins later next week. Harrison has enjoyed a remarkable career with the Colts, and will likely find his way into the Hall of Fame one day, but [...]

Peppers looking at four teams for potential trade

18 February 2009

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Panthers DE Julius Peppers is pretty particular when it comes to where he wants to play, and is pushing the team that drafted him to send him on his way to one of those spots if they wind up franchising him this week. According to the Charlotte Observer, Peppers has given Carolina a list of [...]

Raiders ready to cut Curry loose

18 February 2009

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Sources close to the organization have reported that the Raiders are likely to release veteran WR Ronald Curry very soon, according to Adam Schefter (NFL.com). A former basketball/football star in college, Curry displayed an ability to garner big plays on offense for Oakland with his excellent agility and athleticism, but consistency has never been his [...]

Haynesworth says no to Titans

18 February 2009

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Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that Titans DT Albert Haynesworth has decided to put off any talks of re-signing with Tennessee until he has had a chance to take a run through the free agent market later this month. Haynesworth could very well end up becoming the league’s highest paid defender when things are all [...]

Jerry Jones non-committal on Owens’ future in Big D

18 February 2009

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones bounced around the subject of WR Terrell Owens and his continued employment with the team during a press conference yesterday, fueling the speculation that Dallas may still be considering their options with Owens this off-season. Jones hinted at the team’s current position with Owens, but stayed away from dismissing the talk [...]

Losman headed to NYC?

18 February 2009

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It may sound a bit far fetched at this point, given the Jets stated desire to improve their QB depth chart through the draft, but the fine folks over at ESPN seem to think that a J.P. Losman-Jets marriage in the near future is a very real probability. The Jets have a deep void right [...]

Chiefs reel in barrel full of coaches

18 February 2009

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According to Adam Teicher (KC Star), the Chiefs have finalized contracts with seven new assistant coaches, but have not yet released their specific responsibilities for the upcoming season. Here’s the list: Joel Collier, Gary Gibbs, Steve Hoffman, Bill Muir, Clancy Pendergast, Pat Perles, and Dedric Ward The team has also decided to retain Chan Gailey, [...]

Suitors for Taylor lining up

17 February 2009

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Recently released RB Fred Taylor should find a new home this off-season with one of the AFC’s top teams, according to Peter King (SI.com). Taylor was let go in a salary cap move by the Jaguars and while his age and durability are certainly factors to keep in mind, teams like the Patriots, the Colts, [...]

Broncos dump dead weight; save a ton of cash

16 February 2009

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Denver made several interesting moves earlier this evening, opting to release DE John Engelberger, TE Nate Jackson, LB Niko Koutouvides, S Marquand Manuel, DT Dewayne Robertson and LB Jamie Winborn. While few if any of these players would have played major roles with the team next fall, seeing Robertson on this list is a bit [...]

Free Agency Breakdown – AFC East

16 February 2009

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Free agency can be a fickle exercise for many players and teams alike, with the dominant players signing right out of the gate after which the rest of the crowd winds up playing a waiting game to see how much money they can get or keep, depending on your point of view. The AFC East [...]

Quick hits – Salary cap casualties galore

16 February 2009

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Here’s the latest run down on all the moves made around the league today… we’ll have more in depth analysis on each of these later on this evening. Long time Jaguars RB Fred Taylor was cut loose earlier today, leaving behind an 11 year career with the team. Look for fellow RB Maurice Jones-Drew to [...]

Lynch gets hit with felony gun charge

16 February 2009

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Just when the off-season had started to quiet down a bit, a popular and talented player decided to shake things up. According to Tim Graham (ESPN), Buffalo Bills RB Marshawn Lynch was arrested last Wednesday on felony gun charges, after he allegedly was found to be in possession of a loaded weapon by law enforcement [...]

Chargers practice facility trashed in flood

13 February 2009

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When you think about San Diego, water damage is likely the last thing on your mind. Not so for the Chargers in the future. According to the San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego’s $11.6 million dollar practice facility has suffered extensive damage after southern California received a significant amount of rainfall late last week. Rough [...]

Texans looking to lock down Robinson

13 February 2009

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The next two weeks will set the stage for what Houston is likely to do on draft day, as they’ll be working overtime to get pending free agent CB Dunta Robinson re-signed before he hits the open market. If they’re unsuccessful, the loss of Robinson could pre-determine the direction the team will need to go [...]

Falcons LB Brooking feels he can still play

13 February 2009

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Veteran linebacker Keith Brooking isn’t ready to call it quits just yet. And given the way his season ended this past year, who can blame him? The 11 year veteran sat down with Jeff Schultz (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) recently and made it pretty clear that he intends to play at least one more season, if only [...]

Raiders in the dark on McFadden surgery

13 February 2009

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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Raiders RB Darren McFadden recently underwent a successful shoulder surgery, despite having not told Oakland’s medical staff beforehand. Apparently, McFadden was unhappy with the way his in-season turf toe injury was handled by the team doctors and decided to seek an outside opinion on his shoulder instead of working [...]

Haynesworth in trouble with the law again

13 February 2009

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The Associated Press is reporting the Titans All-Pro DT Albert Haynesworth could possibly face significant legal punishment after he allegedly violated his probation agreement when he was the cause of a serious accident that left a Nashville man needing hip replacement surgery. Williamson County district attorney Kim Helper is reviewing the case and is prepared [...]

Panthers owner Richardson allowed to leave hospital

13 February 2009

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12 days after he underwent a successful heart transplant, Jerry Richardson is home with his family, according to the Associated Press. Doctors are confident that his body has accepted his new organ, and he is on track to a full recovery. Richardson is the principal owner of the Carolina Panthers, founding the team in 1993 [...]

Cecil catches DC job in Tennessee

12 February 2009

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The Titans have finally found a worthy successor to their departed former defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, albeit several weeks later then expected, in Chuck Cecil, who has spent the past eight seasons as the defensive secondary coach in Tennessee. The team will make the announcement at a press conference later today, according to Jim Wyatt [...]

Harrison, Steelers talking extension

12 February 2009

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The Pittsburgh Steelers are not the type to rest on their laurels after winning an unprecendented sixth Super Bowl title and while they may have more pressing needs to address elsewhere, they’ve decided to make the NFL’s defensive player of the year, James Harrison, their top priority. According to James Walker (ESPN), the Steelers have [...]