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Ravens | Five sit, one returns Thu Jul 31, 09:02 AM
Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb (back), DE Brent Urban (knee), DT Timmy Jernigan (back), OG Will Rackley (concussion) and WR Jeremy Butler (undisclosed) are out of practice Thursday, July 31. DE Albert McClellan (heel) returned to practice.
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Albert McClellan player page
Timmy Jernigan player page
NFL | Six clear waivers Wed Jul 30, 08:05 PM
Free-agent WR Aaron Burks (Colts), QB Brock Jensen (Dolphins), LB Derrell Johnson (Dolphins), QB Kory Faulkner (49ers), CB Chandler Fenner (Seahawks) and OG Bronson Irwin (Seahawks) cleared waivers and have officially become free agents Wednesday, July 30.
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Buccaneers | Sign Kip Edwards Wed Jul 30, 06:27 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed CB Kip Edwards (Vikings) Wednesday, July 30. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Vikings | Josh Robinson injury update Wed Jul 30, 06:17 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Josh Robinson (hamstring) left practice Wednesday, July 30, with a hamstring issue.
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Bengals | Chris Lewis-Harris suspended two games Wed Jul 30, 06:01 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Chris Lewis-Harris was suspended two games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy Wednesday, July 30.
Link to story Vikings | Josh Robinson exits Wed Jul 30, 05:24 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Josh Robinson (undisclosed) left practice early Wednesday, July 30.
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Redskins | Cut Courtney Bridget Wed Jul 30, 04:55 PM
The Washington Redskins waived/injured CB Courtney Bridget (shoulder) Wednesday, July 30.
Link to story Buccaneers | Rashaan Melvin not practicing Wed Jul 30, 04:42 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Rashaan Melvin (ankle) is not participating in practice Tuesday, July 30.
Link to story Buccaneers | Alterraun Verner sits Wed Jul 30, 04:41 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Alterraun Verner (hamstring) is not participating in practice Wednesday, July 30.
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Vikings | Robert Blanton not practicing Wed Jul 30, 04:19 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Robert Blanton (undisclosed) is not participating in practice Wednesday, July 30.
Link to story Bengals | Dre Kirkpatrick sits Wed Jul 30, 03:10 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Dre Kirkpatrick (hamstring) is not participating in practice Wednesday, July 30.
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Broncos | Chris Harris not ready for pads Wed Jul 30, 01:39 PM
Denver Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. (knee) is not allowed to practice in pads at this point and needs to participate in three more practices before being allowed to wear pads. Harris may not do much during practice Wednesday, July 30, because of a wet field.
| Footballguys view: Harris is out on the field during walkthrough today covering Demaryius Thomas. He's not in pads, but he'll be there shortly. Harris is going to start on the outside opposite Aqib Talib this year. |
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Saints | Champ Bailey not a lock Wed Jul 30, 01:37 PM
New Orleans Saints CB Champ Bailey is not guaranteed to make the final roster.
| Footballguys view: Bailey battled through a Lisfranc injury last year with the Broncos and didn't look like his old self. If he doesn't make the Saints, then perhaps a return to Denver as a reserve player would be in order. |
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Jets | Johnny Patrick injured Wed Jul 30, 01:21 PM
New York Jets CB Johnny Patrick (hamstring) left practice early Wednesday, July 30, because of a hamstring injury.
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Bears | Tim Jennings limited Wed Jul 30, 12:31 PM
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (quadriceps) was limited during practice Wednesday, July 30, because of a quadriceps injury.
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Cardinals | More on Patrick Peterson's deal Wed Jul 30, 10:33 AM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson will receive a $15.3 million signing bonus. By 2016, $42.6 million of his deal will be guaranteed.
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Vikings | Captain Munnerlyn activated Wed Jul 30, 09:43 AM
Minnesota Vikings CB Captain Munnerlyn (hamstring) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list.
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Ravens | Lardarius Webb checks out Wed Jul 30, 08:30 AM
Updating previous reports, Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb (back) had recent examinations reveal no structural damage to his back. It's believed to be a muscular problem that will require rest and rehabilitation. He's believed to be on track for the start of the season.
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Cardinals | Patrick Peterson announces five-year extension Tue Jul 29, 11:56 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson announced via Twitter Tuesday, July 29, that he has signed a five-year contract extension worth $70 million with $48 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: Peterson gets more money than Richard Sherman ($40 million) did from the Seahawks earlier this year. His average annual salary is just a bit less than Sherman's, and Peterson is signed for a longer deal. It's a big move for the Cardinals, but Peterson is certainly worth every penny. |
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Cardinals | Jerraud Powers fills in with first-team Tue Jul 29, 11:36 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Jerraud Powers worked with the first-team defense in place of CB Antonio Cromartie (pectoral) Tuesday, July 29.
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Giants | Charles James could make roster as punt returner Tue Jul 29, 10:37 PM
New York Giants CB Charles James could make the roster as a punt returner as a result of injuries to RB David Wilson (neck) and WR Odell Beckham Jr. (hamstring) and poor play by CB Jerrel Jernigan. Jernigan dropped three punts in practice Tuesday, July 29.
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David Wilson player page
Charles James player page
Titans | Michael Preston checked for concussion Tue Jul 29, 10:29 PM
Tennessee Titans WR Michael Preston (head) was on the ground for an extended period of time after a collision with CB Winston Wright Tuesday, July 29. Preston was later checked for a concussion.
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49ers | Three miss practice Tue Jul 29, 09:49 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Chris Culliver (knee), CB Tramaine Brock (knee) and DE Ray McDonald (leg) did not practice Tuesday, July 29.
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Jets | Dexter McDougle works with first-team Tue Jul 29, 09:38 PM
New York Jets CB Dexter McDougle received some reps at left corner with the first-team defense Tuesday, July 29, spelling CB Dimitri Patterson.
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Vikings | Captain Munnerlyn could return Wednesday Tue Jul 29, 08:48 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Captain Munnerlyn (hamstring) could return Wednesday, July 30, according to head coach Mike Zimmer.
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Cowobys | Several more sit out Tue Jul 29, 07:24 PM
Dallas Cowboys DT Terrell McClain (ankle), OG Ronald Leary (hamstring) OG Darius Morris (undisclosed), LB William Smith (undisclosed), DE Ben Gardner (shoulder), CB Brandon Carr (personal), DT Amobi Okoye (illness) and DE Anthony Spencer (knee) did not practice Tuesday, July 29.
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Brandon Carr player page
Terrell McClain player page
Cardinals | Patrick Peterson contract update Tue Jul 29, 06:24 PM
Updating a previous report, Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson's new contract deal has progressed, but there are still two obstacles in the way of finalizing the deal, according to a source.
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Buccaneers | Alterraun Verner update Tue Jul 29, 06:06 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Alterraun Verner (hamstring) doesn't expect to miss much time with the injury, saying he's just banged up from training camp.
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Broncos | Chris Harris Jr. taken off PUP list Tue Jul 29, 05:43 PM
Denver Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. has passed his physical and been taken off the Physically Unable to Perform List.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos will ease Harris back into the lineup at training camp. He's still coming back from the partially torn ACL he suffered in the playoff win over the Chargers last season. If healthy, Harris is set to start on the outside opposite Aqib Talib this year for the Broncos. |
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Cardinals | Patrick Peterson close to new deal Tue Jul 29, 04:49 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson is reportedly close to a deal on a new contract.
| Footballguys view: Reports came out in May that the two sides were discussing a deal worth more than $60 million. Peterson is one of the best corners in the game today, and he might get more guaranteed money ($40 million) than Richard Sherman did from the Seahawks. |
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Cardinals | Antonio Cromartie to miss time Tue Jul 29, 02:27 PM
Arizona Cardinals CB Antonio Cromartie (pectoral) is expected to miss four or five days with a pectoral injury.
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Jets | Ras-I Dowling getting tests on foot issue Tue Jul 29, 01:15 PM
New York Jets CB Ras-I Dowling (foot) is getting tests done on a foot issue Tuesday, July 29.
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Seahawks | Taylor Price to IR Tue Jul 29, 01:02 PM
The Seattle Seahawks placed WR Taylor Price (undisclosed) on the Injured Reserve Tuesday, July 29, and also released CB Chandler Fenner and OG Bronson Irwin and signed free-agent WR Randall Carroll (Vikings) to an undisclosed deal.
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Panthers | Josh Thomas activated Tue Jul 29, 09:59 AM
Carolina Panthers CB Josh Thomas (undisclosed) was activated from the Non-Football Injury list and is practicing Tuesday, July 29.
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Ravens | Lardarius Webb to undergo tests for ailing back Mon Jul 28, 10:53 PM
Baltimore Ravens CB Lardarius Webb (back) missed his third straight day of practice Monday, July 28, and will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury, according to head coach John Harbaugh. CB Asa Jackson worked with the first-team defense in place of Webb.
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Bills | Leodis McKelvin doesn't take part in drills Mon Jul 28, 10:15 PM
Buffalo Bills CB Leodis McKelvin (hip) dressed for practice Monday, July 28, but he did not take part in drills for the fourth straight day.
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Ravens | Chykie Brown returns Mon Jul 28, 07:09 PM
Baltimore Ravens CB Chykie Brown (hamstring) returned to practice Monday, July 28.
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NFL | Several clear waivers Mon Jul 28, 06:17 PM
DE Jamil Merrell (Bears), OT Curtis Feigt (Bengals) and DeWayne Cherrington (Seahawks) all cleared waivers Monday, July 28, and are free to sign with any team. DB De'Quan Menzie (Panthers) also cleared waivers but has opted to retire from the NFL.
Seahawks | Terrell Thomas contract update Mon Jul 28, 05:49 PM
Updating a previous report, the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with CB Terrell Thomas (Giants) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Seahawks | Terrell Thomas agrees to terms Mon Jul 28, 05:33 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Terrell Thomas (Giants). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The Seahawks are the franchise of second (and third and fourth) chances, so this could be a very savvy move in hindsight. Thomas suffered multiple torn ACLs and his career stalled out with the Giants, but he has the hard-nosed approach to playing in the secondary that the Seahawks value. |
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Seahawks | Expected to bring in Terrell Thomas Mon Jul 28, 05:11 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to sign free-agent CB Terrell Thomas (Giants).
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Redskins | Courtney Bridget to undergo MRI Mon Jul 28, 04:31 PM
Washington Redskins CB Courtney Bridget (shoulder) left practice early Monday, July 28, because of a shoulder injury and is scheduled to undergo an MRI, according to head coach Jay Gruden.
Link to story Buccaneers | Alterraun Verner injury update Mon Jul 28, 04:16 PM
Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Alterraun Verner (hamstring) has been dealing with a hamstring issue, according to head coach Lovie Smith.
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Buccaneers | Alterraun Verner sits Mon Jul 28, 04:01 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Alterraun Verner (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, July 28. Verner said the reason for sitting was nothing serious.
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Chiefs | Sign Damond Smith Mon Jul 28, 03:54 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs signed undrafted free-agent CB Damond Smith (South Alabama) Monday, July 28. Per NFL rules, all UDFA deals are three years in length. Financial details were undisclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Chris Harris Jr. cleared Mon Jul 28, 02:23 PM
Denver Broncos CB Chris Harris Jr. (knee) has been cleared for limited practice after visiting Dr. James Andrews. Harris is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Broncos here. Harris is set to start on the outside opposite Aqib Talib this year. If healthy, Harris is one of the best young corners in the game today. With Harris healthy, the Broncos can have Kayvon Webster and rookie Bradley Roby compete to be the nickel corner. |
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Buccaneers | Two players signed Mon Jul 28, 01:35 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent CB Anthony Gaitor (Dolphins) and undrafted free-agent DT Jibreel Black (Michigan). Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but all contracts signed by undrafted free agents are three-year deals, according to NFL rules.
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Bears | Tim Jennings sits Mon Jul 28, 10:31 AM
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (quadriceps) did not practice Monday, July 28.
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Cardinals | Patrick Peterson will not be used on offense Mon Jul 28, 04:00 AM
Arizona Cardinals CB Patrick Peterson will be used strictly on defense this season and will not see time in any offensive situations. The Cardinals have excess capacity at wide receiver this year. Coach Bruce Arians plans on relieving Peterson of his punt return duties.
| Footballguys view: The last item is especially important for IDP leagues that also score return yardage. Peterson is on the verge of "shutdown corner" status if more of his talent translates to the field on defense, and this move is reflective of the priority to focus him on his duties there. |
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Bears | Tim Jennings tries to practice Sun Jul 27, 11:46 PM
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (quadriceps) was on the field at the start of practice Sunday, July 27, but left early because his leg did not feel right, according to head coach Marc Trestman.
| Footballguys view: If Jennings can't get right soon, first-round pick Kyle Fuller might be breathing down his neck. Jennings flourished in the Bears defense under Lovie Smith, but Fuller might be a better player soon, if he isn't already. IDP league players with cornerback as a required position should monitor Jennings' health and Fuller's development. |
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