The Monday Blitz
Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is encouraging his teammates to grow a beard to show their unity during training camp.
Steelers cornerback William Gay says "welcome to the NFL" by lowering the boom on rookie Frank "The Tank" Summers in practice.
The Patriots have cut linebacker Vince Redd.
Chargers coach Norv Turner says of safety Steve Gregory: “Steve's an outstanding football player, and he's very versatile and sometimes doesn't get credit for being able to do the things he can do.”
Ravens (now) unretired receiver Derrick Mason attributes his family as being the reason for the comeback -- not the desire for a new contract as some might believe.
Rams defensive lineman Leonard Little, who's 34 years old, says, "I think it's the hardest I've worked out in the offseason before training camp," per Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who left Friday's practice early with cramps/dehydration, returned to practice today.
Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking isn't conceding third downs to Bobby Carpenter.
Oakland's Greg Ellis says of his new (younger) teammates: "Obviously, I'm the old man. But that's how it goes. One thing they give me is their energy. It's a young team, so I need to pull off them for that."
Bucs reciever Antonio Bryant, who led the NFL in receiving yards in December, missed this morning's practice after he "banged [his] knee and it swelled up.''
Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly may be done for the season with what may be a torn Achilles.
Bucs defensive coordinator Jim Bates has been impressed with cornerback Ronde Barber.
The Cowboys are one of the latest teams to participate in a state lottery to generate revenues.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times says that guard Frank Omiyale, who's been working with the second team, needs to start given the contract he signed.
The NFL has upheld the three-game suspension of Bills RB Marshawn Lynch and coach Dick Jauron has named Fred Jackson the starter in his absence.
The contract for Broncos first-rounder Robert Ayers includes $9.7 million in guaranteed money.
The Jets have released back-up tight end Richard Owens and have claimed Kevin Brock off waivers.
Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford led the first-team offense to a score against the first-team defense in a two-minute drill to conclude today's practice.
Bears inside linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa is bringing his physical presence to the Bears.
Earlier in the day, Antonio Pierce was not indicted in the case involving gun charges against Plaxico Burress. He won't be suspended by the NFL either.
Steelers cornerback William Gay says "welcome to the NFL" by lowering the boom on rookie Frank "The Tank" Summers in practice.
The Patriots have cut linebacker Vince Redd.
Chargers coach Norv Turner says of safety Steve Gregory: “Steve's an outstanding football player, and he's very versatile and sometimes doesn't get credit for being able to do the things he can do.”
Ravens (now) unretired receiver Derrick Mason attributes his family as being the reason for the comeback -- not the desire for a new contract as some might believe.
Rams defensive lineman Leonard Little, who's 34 years old, says, "I think it's the hardest I've worked out in the offseason before training camp," per Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who left Friday's practice early with cramps/dehydration, returned to practice today.
Cowboys linebacker Keith Brooking isn't conceding third downs to Bobby Carpenter.
Oakland's Greg Ellis says of his new (younger) teammates: "Obviously, I'm the old man. But that's how it goes. One thing they give me is their energy. It's a young team, so I need to pull off them for that."
Bucs reciever Antonio Bryant, who led the NFL in receiving yards in December, missed this morning's practice after he "banged [his] knee and it swelled up.''
Bengals tight end Reggie Kelly may be done for the season with what may be a torn Achilles.
Bucs defensive coordinator Jim Bates has been impressed with cornerback Ronde Barber.
The Cowboys are one of the latest teams to participate in a state lottery to generate revenues.
Brad Biggs of the Chicago Sun-Times says that guard Frank Omiyale, who's been working with the second team, needs to start given the contract he signed.
The NFL has upheld the three-game suspension of Bills RB Marshawn Lynch and coach Dick Jauron has named Fred Jackson the starter in his absence.
The contract for Broncos first-rounder Robert Ayers includes $9.7 million in guaranteed money.
The Jets have released back-up tight end Richard Owens and have claimed Kevin Brock off waivers.
Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford led the first-team offense to a score against the first-team defense in a two-minute drill to conclude today's practice.
Bears inside linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa is bringing his physical presence to the Bears.
Earlier in the day, Antonio Pierce was not indicted in the case involving gun charges against Plaxico Burress. He won't be suspended by the NFL either.
