| Greg Ellis, LB, Dallas Cowboys | Monday 8/4, 11:59 PM CT |
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| Greg Ellis returned to the Cowboys practice field after suffering from back spasms over the weekend, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco 49ers | Monday 8/4, 11:43 PM CT |
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| Rookie wide receiver Josh Morgan has been playing very well in training camp and had a strong scrimmage against the Raiders as the teams practiced together, according to the San Jose Mercury News. "Josh has been outstanding. We're really pleased with him. He's running like crazy and doing a lot of nice things," said offensive coordinator Mike Martz. |
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| Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton has yet to practice because coach Mike Tomlin still does not believe he is in good enough shape, reports the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "It ain't about weight. I can play heavy. I can play anytime. It doesn't matter to me. I always feel like I can play. It's coach's decision when he wants me back out there," Hampton said. |
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| Josh Cribbs, WR, Cleveland Browns | Monday 8/4, 9:38 PM CT |
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| Special teams ace Josh Cribbs wants a new contract despite signing one before the beginning of last season, reports ESPN.com. He may want money comparable to that of Bears returner Devin Hester. |
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| Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers | Monday 8/4, 9:17 PM CT |
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| The Carolina Panthers have at least considered trading volatile wide receiver Steve Smith, according to Matt Mosley of ESPN.com. |
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| Safety Stuart Schweigert has been released by the Washington Redskins, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Pro Football Talk reports that linebacker Keith Rivers, and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to a contract. Rivers was the team's first-round pick, and the ninth overall selection. |
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| Updating an earlier report, Arizona third-round pick, wide receiver Early Doucet, will miss the Cardinals first preseason game with a hamstring injury, reports the AP. |
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| Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin will miss the team's opening preseason game against New Orleans due to a strained hamstring, according to the AP. |
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| Rams offensive coordinator Al Saunders is excited about what tight end Randy McMichael could do in the offense, reports Mike Sando of ESPN.com. "Randy McMichael has been spectacular this training camp, and I would expect him to have a very, very, very profound impact on our offense," Saunders said. |
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| Chris Snee, OG, New York Giants | Monday 8/4, 7:03 PM CT |
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| Chris Snee has been dealing with a sore shoulder and will undergo an MRI to determine the problem, according to the New York Post. |
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| Matt Forte, RB, Chicago Bears | Monday 8/4, 6:26 PM CT |
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| Bears rookie running back Matt Forte will be the starter when the Bears play the Kansas City Chiefs in Thursday's preseason contest, reports the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Eagles guard Shawn Andrews has not shown up to training camp because he is in a battle with depression, reports the Philadelphia Daily News. "I'm willing to admit that I've been going through a very bad time with depression. I've finally decided to get professional help. It's not something that blossomed up overnight. I'm on medication, trying to get better," Andrews said. |
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| The career of Jimmy Williams has continued it's downward spiral, as the NFL has suspended him for the first five games of the season, reports Pro Football Weekly. Last year, he was arrested for marijuana possession. |
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| Buffalo safety Donte Whitner will undergo an MRI on his ankle after he injured it on Saturday, according to BuffaloBills.com. |
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| Redskins second-round selection, wide receiver Malcolm Kelly, had surgery today to clean up loose particles in his left knee, according to the Washington Post. |
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| The Houston Texans will be cautious with wide receiver Andre Johnson, who tweaked his groin over the weekend, and will not rush him back, according to HoustonTexans.com. "We’re going to make sure we get him 120 percent back before he comes back out here," said head coach Gary Kubiak. |
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| The Arizona Cardinals have released running back Marcel Shipp, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Coach Tony Dungy stated that the head injury sustained by Joseph Addai in Sunday's exhibition game against the Redskins in not a concern, according to Colts.com. Dungy added that Addai would have returned to the game if it was a regular season contest. |
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| Adam Schefter of NFL Network indicates that the Vikings will not be punished for allegedly tampering with Packers' quarterback Brett Favre. The Packers made the tampering charge last month based on their belief that Favre had excessive communications with Vikings offensive coordinator Darell Bevell, who previously was Favre’s quarterbacks coach in Green Bay. Favre recently admitted that he talked both to Bevell and to Vikings head coach Brad Childress, but Favre denied that they enticed him to play for the Vikings.
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| Samari Rolle has reported to training camp Monday after missing the first 11 days due to the death of his father, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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| Eddie Royal is listed as the number two wide receiver opposite Brandon Marshall on the Broncos' first depth chart, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Coach Mike Shanahan said, "You have to put a depth chart out before the first exhibition game. I think we all know there are a number of positions that are very close, but you have to put someone down at first team and second team, even though you really don't know. It's that close."
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| Nate Webster is listed as the starting middle linebacker on the Broncos' first depth chart, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Kevin Carter, DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Monday 8/4, 2:13 PM CT |
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| Kevin Carter is listed as the starting left defensive end opposite rising star Gaines Adams, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Terrence Metcalf is dealing with a knee issue, according to the Chicago Tribune. He had his knee drained Friday after it swelled, and he's not sure how the injury occurred.
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| Two felony charges against Kalvin Pearson have been dropped, according to MLive. Pearson was initially charged with aggravated battery of a pregnant woman and domestic battery by strangulation. During an incident with the alleged victim, Pearson was also charged with a misdemeanor, obstructing or opposing an officer without violence, and that charge still stands.
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| Sam Aiken, WR, New England Patriots | Monday 8/4, 1:20 PM CT |
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| Sam Aiken is aiming for the fourth or fifth roster spot at wide receiver, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Gerris Wilkinson, who is nursing a knee injury, hopes to return to training camp at some point next week, according to the NY Post. |
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| The Lions have signed free agent linebacker Darnell Bing, according to MLive.com. |
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| Josh McCown, QB, Carolina Panthers | Monday 8/4, 12:52 PM CT |
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| Josh McCown is listed as the starting quarterback on the Dolphins' first depth chart, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Ted Ginn, WR, Miami Dolphins | Monday 8/4, 12:47 PM CT |
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| Ted Ginn is listed as the number one receiver on the current Dolphins' depth chart, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Devin Thomas, WR, Washington Redskins | Monday 8/4, 12:42 PM CT |
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| Devin Thomas will not be ready to practice fully this week, as he is still bothered by a hamstring ailment he sustained during the first week of training camp, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Malcolm Kelly is in Birmingham, Alabama being evaluated by Dr. James Andrews, and may need to get a knee scoped, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Roydell Williams has been activated from the PUP list, according to the Tennessean. |
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| Ken Lucas, CB, Carolina Panthers | Monday 8/4, 12:17 PM CT |
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| The Rock Hill Herald states that Ken Lucas could miss 2-3 weeks due to his broken nose. |
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| Laveranues Coles has returned to practice today for the first time since last Tuesday, according to the NY Daily News. Coles missed six practices, including the annual Green and White scrimmage, due to a leg injury.
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| DeDe Dorsey, RB, Cincinnati Bengals | Monday 8/4, 12:08 PM CT |
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| DeDe Dorsey returned to practice Monday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. He has been out while recovering from a hamstring ailment. |
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| Steve Smith, WR, Carolina Panthers | Monday 8/4, 12:04 PM CT |
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| Steve Smith returned to practice with the Panthers Monday, three days after being sent home for punching team-mate Ken Lucas, according to the AP. He broke Lucas' nose, and Coach John Fox said, "What he did was wrong. We take it very serious. He’s being punished severely. It’s an act that’s inexcusable and it can’t happen."
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| Isaac Smolko has re-signed with the Jaguars, according to Scout.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| Glenn Dorsey is expected to miss a week after spraining his left knee during practice over the weekend, according to the AP. |
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| Cory Redding missed his second straight day of practice Monday due to his groin injury, according to MLive.com. |
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| Edwin Mulitalo has been removed from the PUP list and returned to practice Monday, according to MLive.com. |
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| Ernie Sims, LB, Detroit Lions | Monday 8/4, 10:42 AM CT |
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| Ernie Sims returned to practice Monday after missing a week due to a bone bruise in his knee, according to MLive.com. |
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| Coach Jon Gruden expected Joey Galloway to start participating in practice Monday, but the veteran receiver is once again working out on his own, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Chris Baker has been activated from the PUP list, according to Newsday. |
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| Sabby Piscitelli is a determined man in training camp after his broken foot cost him most of his rookie season in 2007, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He said, "My determination has been one of my best aspects, but I think it's even greater this year. Coming out and getting hurt last year, I've got to prove myself, man. I haven't done anything at this level, and I'm excited to get out there and show my abilities."
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| Napoleon Harris has fallen out of favor with the Chiefs and is currently working as a backup behind Pat Thomas at middle linebacker, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Tramon Williams has returned to the field following his bout with a groin injury, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He said, "I feel great. I had no problem with the injury." |
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| MLive.com indicates that Devale Ellis has a sizable edge for the number five spot at wide receiver. He is having a strong training camp, and is ahead of Brandon Middleton and Kenneth Moore for the final receiving spot on the Lions' depth chart. Ellis said, "The NFL is all about competition and I've never been one scared of competition. I was a tryout guy and I could've tried out for other teams, but I wanted to come to the Lions. It was a challenge to me."
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| Antonio Bryant missed Sunday's practice due to a swollen right knee, according to the Orlando Sentinel. He is considered day-to-day. |
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| Jeff Garcia, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Monday 8/4, 9:10 AM CT |
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| Jeff Garcia is expected to miss a few more days of camp due to his strained calf, according to the Orlando Sentinel. |
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| Chad Johnson, who is rehabbing from ankle surgery, could return to the practice field at some point this week, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Clark Haggans is listed as day-to-day due to his groin ailment, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| The Arizona Republic states that Early Doucet may miss the Cardinals' first preseason game due to his hamstring ailment. |
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| The Cardinals have been pleased with seventh-round pick Brandon Keith, according to the Arizona Republic. Keith has shown surprising quickness and agility for someone who is 6-5 and 343 pounds. |
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| Charles Gordon is currently leading Benny Sapp and Marcus McCauley in the battle for the nickel role in the Vikings' secondary, according to the Star Tribune. |
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| Santonio Holmes has returned to training camp after missing the previous two days due to a death in his family, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Troy Polamalu remains on the PUP list as the Steelers head into the second week of training camp, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is nursing a strained hamstring, and said, "I can run and do all these things, defensive back drills. But there's a difference between doing the drills and jogging, and actually going out and competing. I was able to do the conditioning test and all the running things, but it's tough to have the transition speed, that really explosive speed."
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| Keith Rivers remains unsigned and the team is still far apart in contract negotiations, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Stephon Heyer has sustained a knee sprain during Sunday's exhibition game against the Colts, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Ashley Lelie returned to practice following his bout with a calf injury, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Andrew Walter is currently the frontrunner for the number two quarterback job behind starter JaMarcus Russell, according to the SF Chronicle. He said, "Well, I understand JaMarcus is the starter. That's not going to change regardless of anything, barring injury. Am I happy with that? No. I want to be a starter. I've always said I don't want to be a backup in the NFL."
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| Brandon Jones is the most improved player at Titans' camp, according to the Tennessean. He’s looked good catching the ball, and he seems comfortable in the slot. |
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