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  NFL | Darren Sharper not charged in Florida    Fri May 16, 11:18 AM

Former S Darren Sharper will reportedly not face criminal charges in Florida after an assistant state attorney in Miami cited lack of evidence and a delayed disclosure by the alleged victim. However, he remains in jail in Los Angeles on similar date-rape charges after he was denied a bid for bail in late April. Sharper is also facing similar charges in Arizona and remains under investigation for sexual assault in Louisiana and Nevada.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper charged in Arizona    Wed Mar 12, 03:04 PM

Former NFL S Darren Sharper has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in Arizona stemming from allegations that he raped two women in Tempe in November. Sharper is also facing sexual assault charges in Los Angeles and New Orleans.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper opens up about sex scandal    Thu Mar 6, 07:59 PM

Former NFL S Darren Sharper told witnesses that he and another man had sex with two women without their permission in New Orleans last September, according to a report by a New Orleans police detective. The report says the two women were under the influence of an unknown substance. Sharper has been in a Los Angeles jail since last week after turning himself in because of an arrest warrant that was issued in Louisiana.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper surrenders    Fri Feb 28, 11:49 AM

Former NFL FS Darren Sharper surrendered himself to police Friday, Feb. 28, in connection with the alleged rapes of two women in New Orleans last year. Erik Nunez, an acquaintance of Sharper, is also facing two charges of aggravated rape in the incident. If convicted, he could face more than 30 years in state prison in California. If convicted of aggravated rape in Louisiana, Sharper and Nunez would face life imprisonment.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper charged with two counts of rape    Fri Feb 14, 12:40 PM

Former NFL FS Darren Sharper was charged with drugging and raping two women Friday, Feb. 14. He will be arraigned Friday on two counts of rape by use of drugs, four counts of furnishing a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper wants to find snitch     Sat Mar 3, 09:15 AM

Former New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper said he is disappointed in the person who let out the news regarding the team's bounty program. 'I'm most disappointed about is that a guy that was in the room or that was a part of that team is coming out and trying to tarnish what we were a part of that year,' Sharper said. 'It appalls me, it upsets me, and I would like to find out who that guy is. Maybe I'd put a hat on and take a shot at him.'

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  NFL | Darren Sharper plans to retire     Tue Nov 29, 10:03 AM

Free-agent FS Darren Sharper (Saints) is planning to retire.

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  Broncos | Darren Sharper works out    Tue Sep 20, 06:55 PM

The Denver Broncos worked out free-agent FS Darren Sharper (Saints) Tuesday, Sept. 20, but did not sign him to a contract.

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  Broncos | Darren Sharper to work out for team    Fri Sep 16, 07:58 PM

The Denver Broncos are expected to bring in free-agent SS Darren Sharper (Saints) for a workout Tuesday, Sept. 20. He'll be one of a handful of players working out, as the team also looks for help along the defensive line and at running back.

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  Patriots | Open spot in the secondary    Sun Sep 4, 03:48 AM

Now that the New England Patriots have released both S Brandon Meriweather and S James Sanders, the team is effectively handing a the reins of the safety position over to S Patrick Chung. It is not clear who will start next to him in the secondary. The team could look to sign free-agent S Darren Sharper (Saints) and there has been talk of moving CBs Antwaun Molden or Ras-I Dowling to safety. Sergio Brown and Josh Barrett are also both in the mix.

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  Saints | Unlikely to bring back Darren Sharper    Sat Aug 27, 04:22 PM

The New Orleans Saints likely will not re-sign free-agent FS Darren Sharper.

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  Saints | Still interested in Darren Sharper    Mon Aug 15, 07:17 PM

The New Orleans Saints are still interested in re-signing FS Darren Sharper.

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  Patriots | Renaldo Hill, Darren Sharper to visit    Mon Aug 15, 12:57 AM

The New England Patriots are expected to work out free-agents SS Renaldo Hill (Broncos) and FS Darren Sharper (Saints) Monday, Aug. 15.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper not close to decision    Mon Aug 8, 02:40 PM

Free-agent FS Darren Sharper (Saints) said he is not close on deciding which team he will sign with this season. He said he is considering re-signing with the New Orleans Saints but is also willing to play for any contender.

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  NFL | Darren Sharper receiving interest    Fri Aug 5, 06:44 PM

Free-agent FS Darren Sharper (Saints) is receiving interest from the New Orleans Saints and another unidentified team and is considering his options.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper may look for starting job    Wed Jun 15, 10:26 AM

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper said he is open to the possibility of re-signing with the Saints but may look to see if he can find a starting job with another team. Sharper said he is not sure if he is ready to be a role player at this point.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper says he'll be ready    Tue Jun 7, 04:29 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) said he is feeling healthy and that he will be ready to play if there is a season this year. 'It definitely helps, no doubt,' Sharper said of the lockout. 'I think having the time off helps your body recover and heal. I feel refreshed. The body feels good, like (it did) pre-surgery when I was healthy. (The lockout) benefits me a lot. It's going to help me have a very productive season.'

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  Browns | Unlikely to show interest in Darren Sharper    Sat Jun 4, 03:30 PM

The Cleveland Browns likely will not show interest in New Orleans Saints impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper once free agency begins.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper discusses retirement    Thu Jun 2, 02:46 AM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper said Wednesday, June 1, that he remains open to playing anywhere in 2011, although he is partial to returning to the Saints. If the lockout wipes out the season, he said that he'll 'have to start looking at other options - maybe some television, or whatever.'

Footballguys view: Sharper's not the same player he used to be, but we feel he could stick around on a roster as a veteran leader for a defense.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper not considering retirement    Sat May 14, 05:29 PM

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper said he is not considering retirement and wants to play for any team next season. He said he would like to re-sign with the Saints but also wants to keep all of his options open.

Footballguys view: Sharper isn't the same player he used to be, but should be able to eek out a couple of more seasons as a pro.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper says knee is fine    Mon Apr 25, 01:27 PM

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper said his surgically repaired knee is fully healthy and that it is stronger than it ever was before, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Safety a need in NFL Draft    Mon Apr 25, 01:31 AM

The New Orleans Saints may make the safety position a priority for them in the NFL Draft because they only have one safety under contract (S Malcolm Jenkins), reports Sheldon Mickles, of The Advocate. The team would like to have S Roman Harper, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent, return, and there is a chance S Darren Sharper may be brought back.

Footballguys view: This Safety class isn't that strong, so the Saints are going to get a premium player this year. They could select someone like Clemson's DeAndre McDaniel in the second-round if he's on the board.

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  Saints | May be interested in bringing back Darren Sharper    Sat Jan 15, 07:33 PM

The New Orleans Saints may be interested in re-signing impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper if he is willing to sign a one-year deal at an affordable price, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper wants to play in 2011    Sun Jan 9, 08:20 PM

New Orleans Saints impending free-agent FS Darren Sharper said he wants to play next season, reports James Varney, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper practices Friday    Fri Dec 3, 04:50 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (hamstring) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 3, and is no longer on the injury report.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper expected to go Week 13    Thu Dec 2, 02:09 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 13 after missing Week 12 because of a hamstring injury, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Week 12 Inactives    Thu Nov 25, 03:19 PM

The New Orleans Saints have declared OT Charles Brown, FS Darren Sharper, TE Jeremy Shockey, DL Junior Galette, RB Ladell Betts, FS Matt Giordano, RB Pierre Thomas, QB Sean Canfield inactive for Week 12.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper a game-time decision     Wed Nov 24, 05:00 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 24. He is listed as questionable for Week 12 and will be a game-time decision.

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  Saints | Week 11 Inactives    Sun Nov 21, 03:06 PM

The New Orleans Saints have declared OT Charles Brown, FS Darren Sharper, TE Jeremy Shockey, LB Jolonn Dunbar, CB Malcolm Jenkins, CB Patrick Robinson, RB Pierre Thomas, RB Reggie Bush inactive for Week 11.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper ruled out     Fri Nov 19, 05:09 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 19, and has been ruled out for Week 11.

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  Saints | Three miss Thursday practice    Thu Nov 18, 08:29 PM

New Orleans Saints S Darren Sharper (hamstring), TE Jeremy Shockey (rib) and RB Pierre Thomas (ankle) all missed practice Thursday, Nov. 18.

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  Saints | Four miss Wednesday practice    Wed Nov 17, 09:55 PM

New Orleans Saints CB Patrick Robinson (ankle), S Darren Sharper (hamstring), TE Jeremy Shockey (rib) and RB Pierre Thomas (ankle) all missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 17.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper will get some time to rest    Mon Nov 8, 01:18 AM

The New Orleans Saints probably won't know the severity of the hamstring injury suffered by S Darren Sharper (hamstring) during Week 9 until Monday, Nov. 8, reports The Biloxi Sun Herald. The Saints have a Week 10 bye, so Sharper will have extra time to heal.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper tweaks hamstring     Sun Nov 7, 07:57 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (hamstring) said he tweaked his hamstring during the team's Week 9 game, reports Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Seven players probable for Week 8    Fri Oct 29, 05:39 PM

New Orleans Saints RB Julius Jones (shoulder), OG Jahri Evans (ankle), OT Zach Strief (knee), DE Will Smith (groin), LB Anthony Waters (hamstring), CB Leigh Torrence (shoulder) and FS Darren Sharper (knee) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 29. They are listed as probable for Week 8 and will be able to play.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper activated    Sat Oct 23, 07:14 PM

The New Orleans Saints have activated S Darren Sharper (knee) off of the physically unable to perform list, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper wearing brace    Wed Oct 20, 11:28 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) was wearing a brace on his left knee during practice Wednesday, Oct. 20, and he is hoping to play in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, according to The Associated Press. Sharper said he doesn't feel rusty at all.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper practices Wednesday    Wed Oct 20, 03:04 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 20, reports The New Orleans Times-Picayune's Jeff Duncan. Head coach Sean Payton would not say if Sharper will play in Week 7.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper, Clint Ingram expected to practice this week    Mon Oct 18, 06:58 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) are expected to make an appearance in team drills this week, according to The Times-Picayune's Nakia Hogan. 'We have a lot of time. The first thing they have to do is pass the physical and we'll just keep monitoring their progress and seeing how they're doing. If we feel like they can help us, then we'll play them. It will be that simple,' head coach Sean Payton said.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper injury update    Tue Oct 5, 10:31 AM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) could potentially return in two weeks, according to Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune. Sharper will be eligible to be activated off the Physically Unable to Perform list after six weeks. He can return to practice at that time, and the Saints will have a three-week window to decide if they want to activate him or not. Sharper, who is still recovering from an early-April knee surgery, said that he's hoping to return during the first week he is eligible. 'I know I can play now,' Sharper said. 'Will I be better a month from now? Yes. Will I be better two months from now? Yes. So it's going to be a process of getting better and healthier each and every day that passes. But could I play right now? I think that I can.'

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  Saints | Two players placed on reserve/PUP list    Sat Sep 4, 08:04 PM

The New Orleans Saints have placed FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, reports NewOrleansSaints.com. Both will miss at least the first six weeks of the season.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper to be placed on reserve/PUP list    Fri Sep 3, 05:56 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) will be placed on the reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, which means he will miss at least the first six weeks, sources told Brian Allee-Walsh, of NewOrleans.com.

Footballguys view: After missing the first six weeks of the season Sharper will then have two weeks to either be activated, released, or put on Injured Reserve.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper still sidelined    Fri Aug 27, 03:54 AM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) has yet to practice during training camp, reports Les East, of The Advocate. His return date remains uncertain.

Footballguys view: Avoid Sharper in IDP leagues even though he was an elite DB last year.

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  Saints | Four miss practice Monday    Mon Aug 23, 06:43 PM

New Orleans Saints LB Stanley Arnoux (ankle), TE Jimmy Graham (ankle), FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 23, reports Bradley Handwerger, of WWL-TV.com.

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  Saints | Seven sit out second preseason game    Sun Aug 22, 03:58 AM

New Orleans Saints OT Jon Stinchcomb (shoulder), FS Darren Sharper (knee), RB Ladell Betts (knee), LB Stanley Arnoux (ankle), TE Jimmy Graham (ankle), LB Clint Ingram (knee) and S Usama Young (groin) did not play Saturday, Aug. 21, reports Les East, of The Advocate.

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  Saints | Several doubtful for preseason game Saturday    Fri Aug 20, 02:24 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee), FS Usama Young (groin), LB Stanley Arnoux (ankle), LB Clint Ingram (knee), TE Jimmy Graham (ankle) and FB Marcus Mailei (leg) are considered doubtful for the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 21, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper unsure when he will return to practice    Tue Aug 10, 03:33 PM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) said he is not sure when he will be able to return to practice but believes he will play in some of the team's preseason games, reports Mike Triplett, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Footballguys view: The Saints could keep Sharper on the Physically Unable to Perform list at the start of the season. If Sharper does start the season on the PUP list he would be forced to miss the first six weeks of the season.

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  Saints | Darren Sharper could start season on PUP list    Sat Aug 7, 11:31 AM

New Orleans Saints FS Darren Sharper (knee) could open the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list if his injured knee does not respond quickly enough, according to Jeff Duncan, of The New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Footballguys view: At this point, expecting Sharper to have anywhere near the impact he had last year is probably foolish in IDP leagues.

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  Saints | Three players remain on active PUP list    Tue Aug 3, 10:52 AM

New Orleans Saints WR Robert Meachem (toe), LB Clint Ingram (knee) and FS Darren Sharper (knee) remain on the active Physically Unable to Perform list, according to CBSSports.com.

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  Saints | Four players remain on PUP list    Mon Aug 2, 10:25 AM

New Orleans Saints WRs Marques Colston (knee), Robert Meachem (toe), FS Darren Sharper (knee) and LB Clint Ingram (knee) remain on the Physically Unable to Perform list, according to CBSSports.com.

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