2009 April | NFL News & Rumors

Vick to be released; home confinement after May 20

29 April 2009

According to Kelly Naqi (ESPN.com), Michael Vick is scheduled to be released from Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary on May 20th and will serve the rest of his sentance in his home. The information on his release was passed along by Vick’s lawyer and another source close to the situation. Vick was originally scheduled to be released [...]

Help Wanted: NFLNR looking for contributors

29 April 2009

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NFL News & Rumors is looking for writers that want to develop their craft and blog about all the latest news hitting the wire. Over the past three months, we’ve experienced tremendous growth, averaging just under 3,000 unique visitors per day, so we’re in need of a few fresh voices to hit the ground running. [...]

Arena Football League calling on Vick

29 April 2009

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If Michael Vick can’t find a home in the NFL, arena football may be an option. According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Albany Firebirds have offered Michael Vick a conditional contract that’s full of incentives, to play for their squad if things don’t work out in his favor with the NFL. The Firebirds play in [...]

Jets release Favre; Is he really finished?

29 April 2009

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Somewhere in Minnesota, Brad Childress is smiling. According to Michael Lombardi (NFL Network), the Jets have officially decided to let Brett Favre ride off into the Mississippi sunset with no strings attached, hereby making him a free agent and beginning another never ending news cycle on how long it will take for him to un-retire [...]

Young let go by the Saints

28 April 2009

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According to the Associated Press, the Saints have decided to part ways with veteran defensive tackle Brian Young, after a series of knee injuries caused him to miss parts of the past two seasons. Young is a nine year veteran of the league, playing his first four seasons with the Rams before coming to New [...]

Steelers say goodbye to Foote

28 April 2009

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Pittsburgh made a tough decision earlier today, when they released seven year veteran LB Larry Foote, who has been with the franchise through both Super Bowl victories this decade. Foote was scheduled to make $3.5 million this season, and given the Steelers unusual difficulties with the cap this off-season, it makes sense that they would [...]

NFL looking at primetime for 2010 draft

28 April 2009

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Over the past decade the NFL Draft has become one of the premier events of the spring, rivaling actual sporting events like MLB’s regular season games and the NBA/NHL playoffs. And according to a report in the Dallas Morning News, the league is ready to take advantage of that. The NFL is currently looking at [...]

Lions cut Henson loose

28 April 2009

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John Clayton (ESPN.com) is reporting that Detroit has decided to release QB Drew Henson after they selected Matt Stafford #1 overall in the draft. Henson had been vying for a backup role with the team, but showed little signs of improvement during the Lion’s off-season workouts. Henson was a highly touted prospect upon his arrival [...]

Vikings proud of Harvin theft

28 April 2009

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The NFL Draft is full of moments where a slight of hand and quick thinking allow a team to “steal” a player before a rival is able to select them, and this year was no exception. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Vikings apparently feel that they “stole” WR Percy Harvin from the Patriots, who [...]

Tech’s Harrell headed to Cleveland

28 April 2009

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A day after his college coach ripped into the Browns organization for their lack of respect shown to WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech QB Graham Harrell will be in Cleveland for a tryout with the team this weekend, according to the Associated Press. Tech’s head coach, Mike Leach, was extremely upset with his counterpart on [...]

Shaun Phillips hit with battery charge after hotel fight

27 April 2009

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According to Kevin Acee (San Diego Union-Tribune), Chargers LB Shaun Phillips was cited on Saturday morning for misdeameanor battery. Apparently, he hit a security guard at a downtown bar in the face, and although he was not arrested, he could face a bit of trouble from the league as this is his second spat with [...]

RIP Frank Gansz – Former Chiefs head coach passes on

27 April 2009

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After the experiencing the joy of the NFL Draft over the weekend, the league lost one of it’s own today, as Frank Gansz passed away at the age of 70. Gansz had been suffering from complications as a result of a knee surgery he underwent last week. According to the Dallas Morning News, Gansz’s heart [...]

Chiefs scouting staff sent packing

27 April 2009

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Two days removed from the draft, the Chiefs have decided to move on without the majority of their scouting department, according to multiple sources close to the organization. Apparently, Kansas City’s GM Scott Pioli had a significant difference of opinion on scouting philosophy with the group that was let go and once the draft was [...]

Cardinals ready to cut James loose

27 April 2009

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Citing an unnamed source, Steve Wyche (NFL.com) is reporting that the Arizona Cardinals will release RB Edgerrin James later this week, and could come as soon as tomorrow. The Cardinals spent two draft picks this year on running backs, including their first round choice (#31 overall) in Ohio State RB Chris “Beanie” Wells. James is [...]

Perry upgraded to fair condition; expected to fully recover

27 April 2009

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According to the Associated Press, former Chicago Bears icon William “Refrigerator” Perry has received a good diagnosis and will be upgraded to fair condition by doctors in South Carolina. Perry, 46, had been admitted to the hospital because of complications with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a chronic inflammation disorder of the peripheral nerves. Perry was a dominant [...]

Jones set to hit the road in Cincinnati

27 April 2009

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According to James Walker (ESPN.com), the Bengals have informed OT Levi Jones of his impending trade or release now that the team has drafted his replacement in the form of OT Andre Smith. Cincinnati selected Smith with the #6 overall pick in the draft last Saturday, and expect him to be their opening day starter [...]

Bucs start damage control in Freeman’s QB controversy

27 April 2009

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It’s only two days after the draft and we already have our first quarterback controversy of the year broiling in Tampa Bay. Bucs head coach Raheem Morris spent this morning doing his best to put the fire his new QB Josh Freeman started unintentially with this statement in an NFL.com draft chat: “I felt that [...]

Texas Tech coach slams Mangini for remarks on Crabtree

27 April 2009

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The war of words has begun. According to the Sacramento Bee, Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach came out swinging on Sunday, hammering Browns head coach Eric Mangini for starting rumors about WR Michael Crabtree and his “”diva-ish” behavior during his visits in Cleveland. Apparently, Leach feels that Mangini’s comments led to the short-lived slide [...]

’09 NFL Draft Grades – AFC South

26 April 2009

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Houston Texans Team Needs: LB, DE, RB, CB, S ’09 Selections: 1st – LB Brian Cushing 2nd – DE Connor Barwin 3rd – OC Antoine Caldwell 4th – S Glover Quin, TE Anthony Hill 5th – TE James Casey 6th – CB Brice McCain 7th – S Troy Nolan Analysis: The Texans did a nice [...]

2009 Undrafted Free Agent Signings

26 April 2009

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Here’s the list of Undrafted Free Agents as it stands right now, courtesy of NE Patriots Draft… please feel free to let me know via the comments section or email and I’ll get it up on the site ASAP. * Updated Monday @ 10:50 pm CST AFC EAST New England Patriots S Marcus McClinton (Kentucky) [...]