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Giants | Reduce roster to 53 Sat Sep 3, 08:12 PM
The New York Giants terminated the contract of WR Michael Clayton, and waived LB Phillip Dillard, QB Ryan Perrilloux, OT Jamon Meredith, DL Dwayne Hendricks and CB Joe Burnett Saturday, Sept. 3.
| Footballguys view: Perrilloux is one to watch on a practice squad because of his top-notch raw athleticism. |
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Giants | Several unable to play Sun Aug 14, 12:52 AM
New York Giants WR Ramses Barden (ankle), CB Joe Burnett (hamstring), OL Jim Cordle (knee), WR Sam Giguere (groin), CB Brian Jackson (back), C Adam Koets (knee) and LB Clint Sintim (knee) were each unable to play in the preseason opener Friday, Aug. 13, against the Carolina Panthers.
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Giants | Five remain sidelined Thu Aug 11, 01:00 AM
New York Giants CB Joe Burnett (hamstring), OL Jim Cordle (knee), WR Sam Giguere (groin), CB Brian Jackson (back) and LB Clint Sintim (knee) were unable to practice Wednesday, Aug. 10.
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Giants | Several missing from practice Mon Aug 8, 11:15 PM
New York Giants CB Joe Burnett (hamstring) and WR Sam Giguere (groin) were absent from practice Monday, Aug. 8. They joined DL Marvin Austin (hip), OL Jim Cordle (knee), CB Brian Jackson (back), LB Spencer Paysinger (groin) and WR Devin Thomas (finger) on the sidelines.
Link to storyDevin Thomas player page
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Giants | Seven signed to future contracts Thu Jan 13, 04:21 PM
The New York Giants have signed QB Ryan Perrilloux, RB Martell Mallett, WR Todd Watkins, OG Ike Ndukwe, DL Ayanga Okpokowuruk, CB Joe Burnett and CB Cary Harris to future contracts, reports Giants.com's Michael Eisen. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
Link to storyTodd Watkins player page
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Martell Mallett player page
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Lions | Worked out several players Wednesday Thu Oct 14, 12:24 PM
The Detroit Lions worked out free-agent C Jake Grove (Dolphins), OG Evan Dietrich-Smith (Seahawks), LBs Dave Herron (Chiefs) and Erik Walden (Dolphins), CB Joe Burnett (Steelers) and SS DaJuan Morgan (Colts) Wednesday, Oct 13, reports Adam Caplan, of FOXSports.com.
Link to storyDaJuan Morgan player page
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Steelers | 11 players released Sat Sep 4, 05:35 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released LB Patrick Bailey, CB Joe Burnett, FS DaMon Cromartie-Smith, WR Tyler Grisham, DE Ra'shon Harris, C Justin Hartwig, WR Stefan Logan, DT Steve McLendon, FB Frank Summers, OG Kraig Urbik and DT Doug Worthington, reports Steelers.com.
Link to storyStefan Logan player page
Patrick Bailey player page
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Joe Burnett player page
Tyler Grisham player page
Steve McLendon player page
Doug Worthington player page
Steelers | Three expected to compete for nickel back job Tue Jun 1, 03:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CBs Keenan Lewis, William Gay and Joe Burnett are expected to compete for the team's nickel back job during training camp, according to ESPN.com's James Walker.
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Steelers | Lewis, Burnett could start Week 14 Mon Dec 7, 03:05 PM
Ed Bouchette, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Burnett and CB Keenan Lewis may start in Week 14.
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Steelers | Week 1 Inactives Thu Sep 10, 07:27 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared QB Dennis Dixon, CB Joe Burnett, CB Keiwan Ratliff, OG Kraig Urbik, LB Lawrence Timmons, DL Nick Eason, WR Shaun McDonald, OT Tony Hills inactive for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: Keyaron Fox will get the start for Timmons, the rest of the group is minor role plyaers. |
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Steelers | Wallace, Burnett to work as returners Thursday Tue Aug 11, 03:10 PM
Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said WR Mike Wallace and CB Joe Burnett will be used as returners during the team's preseason game Thursday, Aug. 13. Wallace will return the first kickoff, while Burnett will return the first punt.
| Footballguys view: Wallace's speed has one of the most talked about subjects at Steelers camp, and we're excited to see it in action. |
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Steelers | Three working as possible punt returners Sun Aug 2, 05:18 PM
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Burnett, RB Mewelde Moore and WR Shaun McDonald are working as possible punt returners Sunday, Aug. 2.
| Footballguys view: Head coach Mike Tomlin wants to take WR Santonio Holmes off punt return duties. Burnett might be the best option here. While at Central Florida he was an 8-time All Conference choice. Three times as a cornerback, four times as a punt returner, and once as a kick returner. In addition to 16 interceptions, Burnett had 5 special teams touchdowns over his college career. |
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Steelers | Burnett, Summers agree to terms Fri Jun 12, 02:09 PM
Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to terms with fifth-round draft choices CB Joe Burnett and FB Frank Summers on three-year deals. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyFrank Summers player page
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