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Bengals | Shawn Williams expected to compete for starting job Fri May 24, 05:03 PM
Cincinnati Bengals SS Shawn Williams is expected to compete with SS Taylor Mays and SS Jeromy Miles for one of the starting safety jobs during offseason workouts and training camp.
Link to storyTaylor Mays player page
Jeromy Miles player page
Shawn Williams player page
Eagles | Jordan Poyer could push for starting job Fri May 24, 03:11 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles could give CB Jordan Poyer the opportunity to compete for one of the starting cornerback jobs during training camp.
Link to story Eagles | Brandon Boykin likely will be nickel back Fri May 24, 03:07 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will use CB Brandon Boykin as their nickel back this season because he has had success at the position in the past.
Link to storyBrandon Boykin player page
Giants | Terrell Thomas willing to change positions Fri May 24, 02:52 PM
New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas (knee) said he is open to moving to safety because he knew that he would be moving to the position at some point because of his body type. He said he does not think it would be a hard transition for him because it is like some positions he has played in the past.
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Giants | Terrell Thomas could start drills soon Fri May 24, 02:46 PM
New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas (knee) said his surgically repaired knee is doing great and that he may start doing individual drills in the near future. Thomas said he is taking is rehab slowly and there is no timetable for his return.
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Cowboys | Barry Church thinks he is favorite for starting job Fri May 24, 02:37 PM
Dallas Cowboys SS Barry Church (Achilles') said he believe he is a leading candidates for one of the starting safety jobs this season. Church received medical clearance last week to fully participate in organized team activities.
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Redskins | Reed Doughty, Jordan Pugh working as starters Fri May 24, 01:09 PM
Washington Redskins FSs Reed Doughty and Jordan Pugh were working as first-team safeties in organized team activities Thursday, May 23, and LB Roddrick Muckelroy was working at LB London Fletcher's inside linebacker spot.
Link to storyLondon Fletcher player page
Reed Doughty player page
Roddrick Muckelroy player page
Jordan Pugh player page
Saints | Roman Harper update Fri May 24, 11:01 AM
Updating an earlier report New Orleans Saints S Roman Harper will make $4 million guaranteed in the first year of his newly restructured deal.
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Bengals | Shawn Williams signs Fri May 24, 10:50 AM
The Cincinnati Bengals signed third-round pick S Shawn Williams to a four-year deal.
Link to storyShawn Williams player page
Packers | Tramon Williams healing Fri May 24, 10:42 AM
Green Bay Packers CB Tramon Williams' (shoulder) nerve damage in his shoulder has drastically healed due to a workout regimen that includes yoga and jump ropes.
Link to storyTramon Williams player page
Saints | Roman Harper restructures Fri May 24, 09:51 AM
The New Orleans Saints restructured S Roman Harper's contract. Terms of the new deal aren't known, but he was set to make $5.25 million with a $7.1 cap number.
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Redskins | Brandon Meriweather expected to be ready for camp Thu May 23, 09:52 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said he expects FS Brandon Meriweather (knee) to be a full participant once training camp begins.
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Browns | Two seeing reps at kickoff returner Thu May 23, 09:18 PM
Cleveland Browns special teams coordinator Chris Tabor said the team is giving CB Buster Skrine and S Johnson Bademosi reps as kick returners during organized team activities. Tabor said RB Dion Lewis is also an option as a kick returner.
Link to storyDion Lewis player page
Buster Skrine player page
Cardinals | Tyrann Mathieu in drug program Thu May 23, 08:09 PM
Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu is in the NFL's drug testing program and could be tested as many as 10 times per month.
Link to storyTyrann Mathieu player page
Chiefs | Sanders Commings signs Thu May 23, 06:48 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs signed CB Sanders Commings, their fifth-round draft pick, to an undisclosed deal Thursday, May 23.
Link to story Cardinals | Tyrann Mathieu contract update Thu May 23, 05:31 PM
Updating a previous item, Arizona Cardinals FS Tyrann Mathieu signed a four-year, $3.052 million deal that will come with an initial signing bonus of $265,000. The balance of the $662,500 bonus is spread over Years 2, 3 and 4. He won't receive the full payment if he's dismissed from the team for drug use.
Link to storyTyrann Mathieu player page
Cardinals | Tyrann Mathieu signed Thu May 23, 04:34 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have signed third-round draft choice FS Tyrann Mathieu to a four-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: The 'Honey Badger' is a feisty nickel cornerback with the athleticism to stick with slot receivers underneath or down the field. He plays with an aggressive style and is always looking to make the big play. Mathieu can also make plays as a return man on special teams because of his speed, elusiveness, and quickness. |
Tyrann Mathieu player page
Saints | Four defensive players limited Thu May 23, 02:34 PM
New Orleans Saints DE Kenyon Coleman (undisclosed), LB Jonathan Vilma (undisclosed), LB David Hawthorne (undisclosed) and FS Malcolm Jenkins (undisclosed) did not participate in team drills during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Head coach Sean Payton said none of the players are dealing with serious injuries.
Link to storyKenyon Coleman player page
Jonathan Vilma player page
Malcolm Jenkins player page
David Hawthorne player page
Saints | Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson working with starters Thu May 23, 02:30 PM
New Orleans Saints CBs Keenan Lewis and Patrick Robinson worked with the first-team defense during organized team activities Thursday, May 23. Head coach Sean Payton said people should not read into who is working with the starting defense at this point.
Link to storyKeenan Lewis player page
Patrick Robinson player page
Redskins | Josh Wilson undergoes surgery Thu May 23, 02:10 PM
Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said CB Josh Wilson (pectoral) is not participating in organized team activities because he underwent surgery on his pectoral muscle.
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Buccaneers | Sign Johnthan Banks Thu May 23, 01:33 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed CB Johnthan Banks, their second-round draft pick, to an undisclosed four-year deal Thursday, May 23.
| Footballguys view: Banks is another key piece in the Bucs revamped secondary. He's big, has good straight line speed, and can jam receivers at the line of scrimmage. Banks is position versatile and can play corner or free safety if the team needs him to. |
Johnthan Banks player page
Steelers | Two picks signed Thu May 23, 11:25 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed third-round pick WR Markus Wheaton and fifth-round pick CB Terry Hawthorne to four-year deals.
| Footballguys view: Wheaton is one of our favorite WRs in this draft class. He's fast, can track the ball downfield, and is quick in and out of his breaks. Wheaton will help pick up the slack now that Mike Wallace has moved on in free agency. |
Markus Wheaton player page
Panthers | Captain Munnerlyn ailing Thu May 23, 10:21 AM
Carolina Panthers CB Captain Munnerlyn (abdominal) is sidelined with an abdominal strain.
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Chiefs | Corey Lynch works out Thu May 23, 08:48 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs worked out free-agent S Corey Lynch (Chargers) Wednesday, May 22.
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Lions | Chris Greenwood practices Wed May 22, 11:48 PM
Detroit Lions CB Chris Greenwood (abdominal) was able to practice Wednesday, May 22, during organized team activities (OTAs). He missed last season due to an abdominal injury.
Link to story Giants | Four still rehabbing Wed May 22, 11:45 PM
New York Giants C David Baas (undisclosed), OG Chris Snee (hip), CB Terrell Thomas (knee) and LB Jacquian Williams (knee) did not take part in team drills during organized team activities (OTAs) Wednesday, May 22. They are still rehabbing, and participated only in individual drills.
Link to storyTerrell Thomas player page
Jacquian Williams player page
Raiders | Charles Woodson expects to play safety Wed May 22, 08:08 PM
Oakland Raiders CB Charles Woodson (collarbone) said he expects to play the same safety role he moved to with the Green Bay Packers late in his career. Also, he said his collarbone injury is 'great.'
Link to storyCharles Woodson player page
Dolphins | Several candidates for punt returner job Wed May 22, 04:43 PM
Miami Dolphins WR Brian Hartline, WR Brandon Gibson and CB Brent Grimes worked as punt returners during organized team activities Tuesday, May 21. Head coach Joe Philbin did not rule out the possibility of RB Marcus Thigpen being the punt and kick returner this season.
Link to storyBrent Grimes player page
Brian Hartline player page
Brandon Gibson player page
Marcus Thigpen player page
Ravens | Two injured defensive players limited Wed May 22, 03:38 PM
Baltimore Ravens LB Jameel McClain (spine) and CB Lardarius Webb (knee) were limited to individual drills during organized team activities Wednesday, May 22.
Link to storyJameel McClain player page
Lardarius Webb player page
Jaguars | Demetrius McCray signed Wed May 22, 03:22 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed seventh-round draft choice CB Demetrius McCray. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Lions | Louis Delmas not present at workout Wed May 22, 02:45 PM
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee) was not present for organized team activities Wednesday, May 22, because he likely is rehabbing in Miami. He is expected to be with the team next week.
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Steelers | Troy Polamalu says injury could have need avoided Wed May 22, 02:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu (calf) said he believes the calf injury that forced him to miss more than half of the 2012 season could have been avoided. 'There are times when people fall on my knee, and those type of freak accidents that can't be avoided. Last year was the first injury of my career that could've been avoided,' Polamalu said. He has been dealing with calf issues since 2009, but found a physical therapist to break up the scar tissue in the calf.
Link to storyTroy Polamalu player page
Chiefs | Quintin Demps signs Wed May 22, 02:11 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs signed free-agent SS Quintin Demps (Texans) to an undisclosed deal Wednesday, May 22, and released FS Justin Glenn and CB James Rogers in corresponding moves.
| Footballguys view: Demps is a reliable backup player and nothing more. He gives the Chiefs veteran depth behind Safeties Eric Berry and Kendrick Lewis. |
Quintin Demps player page
Giants | Terrell Thomas willing to move to safety Wed May 22, 01:23 PM
New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas said he'd be willing to move to safety and that it would be easy because he played it in high school, for a stint in 2011 and in some formations in 2010.
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Raiders | More on Charles Woodson Wed May 22, 08:17 AM
Updating a previous report, Oakland Raiders CB Charles Woodson can earn a maximum of $3.7 million through reachable incentives.
Link to storyCharles Woodson player page
Raiders | Charles Woodson agrees to terms Tue May 21, 11:49 PM
The Oakland Raiders agreed to terms with free-agent CB Charles Woodson (Packers) on a one-year, $1.8 million contract Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Woodson was drawing interest from the Broncos, Panthers, and Giants but decided to go back to Oakland. He was drafted by the Raiders in the first-round of the 1998 NFL draft and returns to provide the team with more veteran depth in the secondary. He's position versatile and can line up at either cornerback or free safety for the Raiders. |
Charles Woodson player page
Dolphins | Jamar Taylor undergoes surgery Tue May 21, 11:46 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor (hernia) was in Philadelphia Tuesday, May 21, undergoing surgery to repair a sports hernia.
| Footballguys view: Expected recovery time is three to six weeks, and Taylor should be ready for the start of training camp. The rookie from Boise State has a good size/speed combination. He can get physical with receivers at the line of scrimmage but he can also turn to cover downfield. |
Buccaneers | Darrelle Revis feeling confident Tue May 21, 11:46 PM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Darrelle Revis (knee) has been cleared to cut and change directions. 'I feel very confident,' Revis said Tuesday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Confidence is one of the hallmarks of his game. Revis provides the Buccaneers with an instant (and huge) upgrade for their secondary. |
Darrelle Revis player page
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne has bulked up Tue May 21, 09:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne has bulked up from 185 pounds to 193 pounds during the offseason. He said Tuesday, May 21, that he is getting used to the added weight, but is happy it's there. 'Anytime you're out there playing corner you have to be ready, you have to be ready to tackle when the opportunity presents itself, so with me putting on a couple of pounds and getting more physical and being in the weight room I think is going to help out a lot,' Clairborne said.
Link to story Cowboys | Two rotate at safety Tue May 21, 09:02 PM
Dallas Cowboys SS Will Allen rotated with FS Matt Johnson Tuesday, May 21, during organized team activities (OTAs), working opposite SS Barry Church.
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Barry Church player page
Bengals | More on Leon Hall Tue May 21, 04:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (thumb) worked in individual drills, but not the one-on-one drills or team work.
Link to storyLeon Hall player page
Bears | Tim Jennings misses practice Tue May 21, 02:28 PM
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (undisclosed) did not participate in organized team activities Tuesday, May 21.
Link to storyTim Jennings player page
Dolphins | Brent Grimes looks good in OTAs Tue May 21, 02:08 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Brent Grimes (Achilles') shined in organized team activities practice Tuesday, May 21. Grimes looked healthy after coming off Achilles' surgery, batting down multiple passes in practice.
Link to storyBrent Grimes player page
Seahawks | Two limited in OTAs Tue May 21, 12:43 PM
Seattle Seahawks RB Christine Michael (hamstring) and CB Tharold Simon (foot) were limited in organized team activities Monday, May 20. RB Robert Turbin had the chance to take first-team repetitions with RB Marshawn Lynch a no-show.
| Footballguys view: Turbin is leading the competition for the team's RB2 right now. Michael will be strong competition for the spot but he needs to first get healthy. Durability issues kept Michael from playing up to his potential in college at Texas A&M. Michael has starter's ability if he can stay healthy and get an opportunity. |
Marshawn Lynch player page
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne speaks on new defense Tue May 21, 12:40 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne said the team's new defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin isn't a true Cover 2 in the secondary. 'It's not quite what everybody thinks it is - a true Cover 2. We mix in a lot of different things and we play a lot of man-to-man as well, so it's not what everybody thinks it is (where) we're just going to be sitting back playing Cover 2 the whole game. So I think it's going to fit in with the personnel that we have with the team and the guys we have on the team. I think it's going to work out.'
Link to story Dolphins | Reshad Jones to attend OTAs Tue May 21, 12:19 PM
Miami Dolphins SS Reshad Jones has changed his mind and will attend organized team activities Tuesday, May 21, after originally planning to sit out this week in an effort to convince the team to start contract negotiations with him. General manager Jeff Ireland said the two sides will 'eventually' discuss an extension if Jones showed up.
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Bengals | Leon Hall to miss OTAs Tue May 21, 08:21 AM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (thumb) will miss some OTA action due to a torn thumb ligament. He suffered the injury while lifting weights, but should be back sometime during OTAs.
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Steelers | Troy Polamalu will attend OTAs Mon May 20, 08:22 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers SS Troy Polamalu will attend the team's organized team activities that start Tuesday, May 21. Polamalu is in the best shape of his NFL career.
Link to storyTroy Polamalu player page
Texans | Ed Reed may be ready for training camp Mon May 20, 08:13 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans FS Ed Reed (hip) is expected to be ready for the start of training camp, or midway through it.
| Footballguys view: Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said Reed is doing very well in his recovery from offseason hip surgery. The team will monitor his progress closely so they don't aggravate the injury. |
Ed Reed player page
Broncos | Peyton Manning praises Charles Woodson Mon May 20, 07:48 PM
Denver Broncos QB Peyton Manning praised free-agent CB Charles Woodson, saying he would like to have him join the team. "We're always looking to add great players," Manning said. "That has been pretty evident since the time I've been here that management is always looking to add excellent football players through the draft or via free agency. I had a chance to visit with Charles when he was here last week and certainly, that'd be a great addition to our team. I know there is the business side of it that comes into play, but there's no question that any time you can add good football players at any position, I think that's always a good thing."
| Footballguys view: The Broncos brought Woodson out to Dove Valley last week for a tryout. The team offered him a contract but Woodson has not decided yet on his future. He's also drawn interest from teams like the Raiders, Giants, and Panthers. |
Peyton Manning player page
Charles Woodson player page
