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Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Patriots | Kraft feels vindicated by Boston Herald's apology The Associated Press reports New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft felt vindicated by the Boston Herald's apology Wednesday, May 14. The Boston Herald's front-page headline read, "SORRY, PATS." The Herald reported the existence of a tape showing the Patriots recording a St. Louis Rams walkthrough before the 2002 Super Bowl. Former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh produced no such tape and the newspaper acknowledged they had made a mistake and apologized in headlines on the front and back pages and in a brief story. Kraft said, "We're relieved that this is over and you see that this is nonsense and we were unfairly accused and we're moving on. From our point of view, it's the end." Rams | S. Smith re-signed Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Rams have signed free-agent WR Shaine Smith (Jets). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Rams | McAnderson released Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams FB Brandon McAnderson has been released from the team. Rams | Hyman released Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams WR Joshua Hyman has been released from the team. Rams | Hardeway released Bill Coats, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports St. Louis Rams DE Rodney Hardeway has been released from the team. Dolphins | R. Williams looking forward to showing maturation News 8 in Austin, Texas reports Miami Dolphins RB Ricky Williams said he is looking forward to showing his maturation this season. Williams was in Austin for the Gridiron Celebrity Golf Tournament, but he did not play any golf. Rams | Team to hold training camp at Concordia University Wisconsin Don Walker, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the St. Louis Rams have selected Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis., as their new home for training camp. An official announcement is expected soon. Cowboys | No Ring of Honor inductees in 2008 Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys will not induct anyone into the Ring of Honor in 2008. Cowboys | Barber working out on his own Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys RB Marion Barber III is not working out with the team this offseason. Barber is working out in Miami. Owner Jerry Jones did not want to speculate as to whether Barber would show up for the OTAs, which start next week. Cowboys | Stenavich signed DallasCowboys.com reports the Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent OG Adam Stenavich (Packers) Wednesday, May 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Cowboys | Lekkerkerker signed DallasCowboys.com reports the Dallas Cowboys signed free-agent OT Cory Lekkerkerker (Dolphins) Wednesday, May 14. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ravens | Flacco may get more snaps in preseason Clark Judge, of CBSSports.com, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco may get more snaps in exhibition games because the team wants to know what it has in regards to Flacco's ability. However, QB Kyle Boller and QB Troy Smith are expected to get snaps under center as well. Ravens | Rolle says Flacco throws like C. Palmer Clark Judge, of CBSSPorts.com, reports Baltimore Ravens CB Samari Rolle said QB Joe Flacco reminds him of QB Carson Palmer because of the way he throws. Browns | Winslow absent Wednesday Tom Withers, of The Associated Press, reports Cleveland Browns TE Kellen Winslow (knee) was absent at the team's organized team activity Wednesday, May 14. It is uncertain whether his absence is injury or contract related. Winslow stated the he wanted the team to redo his contract. Ravens | Flacco will not return to headquarters until end of May Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco will not be able to attend the rest of the team's practices until May 30 because of a long-standing NFL-NCAA rule. Flacco will miss the last four days of passing camp because of the last days of exams at the University of Delaware. Cowboys | Team reports to training camp July 24 Rick Herrin, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys will report to training camp in Oxnard, Calif., Thursday, July 24, and begin practice July 25. The Cowboys will train at the Residence Inn River Ridge facility, the same place they trained in 2004-06, with the workout fields being right next to the hotel. They will break camp Aug. 12 and travel to Denver to practice against the Denver Broncos for two days before the team meets in a preseason game Aug. 16 in Colorado. The team was scheduled to practice at the Alamodome but because of a scheduling conflict were forced to find an alternative location. They plan to return to the Alamodome next season. Saints | Team waives Millington NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints waived OT Akim Millington. Saints | Team signs Robinson NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted rookie free-agent WR Carlos Robinson (Grand Rapids Community College). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Saints | Team signs Lulay NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints signed free-agent QB Travis Lulay (Seahawks). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Saints | Team signs M. Pittman NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints signed undrafted rookie free-agent DL Marcus Pittman (Troy). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Saints | Team waives Ostrander NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints waived QB T.C. Ostrander. Saints | Team waives Moore NewOrleansSaints.com reports the New Orleans Saints waived WR Evan Moore. Jaguars | Fudge going back to school Ryan Robinson, of Jaguars.com, reports Jacksonville Jaguars FS Jamaal Fudge asked head coach Jack Del Rio if he could go back to Clemson University to complete his bachelor's degree in sports management over the summer. Del Rio said yes and stated that it was a no-brainer. Browns | Bentley expected to make comeback in June James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said C LeCharles Bentley (knee) is expected to make his comeback at the team's minicamp in June. Seahawks | Team signs Gessner The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday, May 14, the team signed free-agent WR Chas Gessner (Buccaneers). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Seahawks | Team releases White The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday, May 14, the team released C Chris White. Buccaneers | Allen feels good about the core of the team Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen said he feels good about the core of the team. "You always take a four or five year glimpse at it," Allen said. "We really feel good about the core of this team. We have a lot of young players that we feel have a very bright future here. That's who we're looking at." Buccaneers | Simms status still uncertain Updating an ongoing report, Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports the status of Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Chris Simms is still uncertain. Simms has decided not to participate in workouts until the team defines his role. There is speculation he may be traded or released prior to the start of training camp. Browns | Team terminates K. Wright's contract The Cleveland Browns announced Wednesday, May 14, the team terminated the contract of CB Kenny Wright. Buccaneers | Allen talks about contracts Scott Reynolds, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Bruce Allen talked about the contracts of QB Jeff Garcia and RB Earnest Graham Wednesday, May 14. Allen said the team has made a lot of offers to its players but would not go into detail. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Panthers | R. Robinson a leading candidate to return kickoffs Charles Chandler, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers WR Ryne Robinson is a leading candidate to return kickoffs. Panthers | Colclough a leading candidate to return kickoffs Charles Chandler, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers CB Ricardo Colclough is a leading candidate to return kickoffs. Panthers | Godfrey makes strong impression in minicamp Charles Chandler, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers CB Charles Godfrey practiced at free safety during the team's first minicamp after playing cornerback in college. Head coach John Fox said Godfrey adapted and fit in well. Fox stated WR Steve Smith came back to the huddle after a play and said No. 30 (Godfrey) is pretty good. Panthers | Stewart could return kicks Charles Chandler, of The Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart could be the team's primary kick returner as well as the team's No. 1 running back. Head coach John Fox said he wasn't concerned about his top running back being exposed to injuries on kickoffs. Stewart returned 58 kickoffs at the University of Oregon for a 28.26-yard average, with two touchdowns. He ranked third in the Pac-10 last season as a junior. The Panthers ranked 31st in the league in kickoff returns last season averaging only 19.1-per return, which is the lowest in team history. Raiders | Team re-launches Spanish website Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders re-launched their Spanish website, Raidersenespanol.com. It was designed to allow more Raiders fans to interact in a platform developed in the Spanish language. Raiders | Team to host annual Youth Skills Camp Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders will host the 8th annual Youth Skills Camp June 7-8, with boys and girls from ages 8-14 being allowed to participate. Raiders coaches and players, along with Bay Area college high school coaches, will lead the camp. Raiders | Team has five quarterbacks on roster Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders currently have five quarterbacks on their roster. They are QB JaMarcus Russell, QB Andrew Walter, QB Jeff Otis, QB Erik Meyer and QB Brian White. Raiders | Branch working at safety and as kick returner Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders SS Tyvon Branch has been working at safety and as a kick returner during the team's organized team activities. He will likely win a roster spot at one of those positions. Raiders | Shields and Schilens make several nice catches Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders WR Arman Shields and WR Chaz Schilens, two of the team's 2008 NFL Draft picks, made several nice catches during the team's organized team practice. Raiders | Kiffin was impressed by Schilens' offseason workouts Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said WR Chaz Schilens was impressive in his offseason workouts and said the team felt he improved enough to take a chance on him. Schilens said he feels like he is a player who improves every game. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Raiders | Kiffin thinks Shields would have been taken earlier in draft Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders head coach Lane Kiffin said he thinks WR Arman Shields would have been taken earlier in the draft if Shields did not miss most of his senior year. Raiders | Schilens drafted because of big-play potential Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders WR Chaz Schilens was drafted mainly because of his above-average speed and big-play potential. Head coach Lane Kiffin sees him as a big and fast target for QB JaMarcus Russell. Raiders | Shields drafted because of big-play potential Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports Oakland Raiders WR Arman Shields was drafted mainly because of his above-average speed and big-play potential. Head coach Lane Kiffin sees him as a big and fast target for QB JaMarcus Russell. Raiders | Team to begin mandatory minicamp in June Steve Corkran, of the Contra Costa Times, reports the Oakland Raiders will hold their mandatory minicamp in June. Bengals | Team signs Bugg The Cincinnati Bengals signed undrafted rookie free-agent LS Tim Bugg (Indiana) to a two-year deal Wednesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Bengals | Irons likely to start season on Physically Unable to Perform list Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Kenny Irons (knee) likely will enter the 2008 season on the Physically Unable to Perform list. Irons is currently rehabbing from a torn left ACL. Falcons | T. Brown could become kickoff returner Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Thomas Brown could become the team's kickoff returner if he performs well during the preseason. Falcons | Biermann not an every-down player Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DL Kroy Biermann will not be an every-down player because he is too small. Falcons | DeCoud working at both safety positions Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons DB Thomas DeCoud has been working at both safety positions during the team's offseason practices. Falcons | C. Jackson a Cover 2 corner Steve Wyche, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons CB Chevis Jackson is more of a prototype Cover 2 cornerback and will not be given man coverage deep downfield very often. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Bengals | Brazell expected to be team's 13th receiver Updating a previous report, Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR Bennie Brazell is expected to be the team's 13th receiver if he passed a physical exam Tuesday, May 13. Bills | Cox thinks he fits well in team's defense Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB Kennard Cox thinks he fits well in the team's defensive scheme. Bills | Corner believes he can be important part of secondary Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB Reggie Corner has experience in nickel and dime packages and believes he can be an important part of the team's secondary. Bills | McKelvin thinks he will win starting job Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB Leodis McKelvin said he thinks he will win a starting cornerback spot on the team's roster. Bills | W. James expected to compete for starting job Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB William James is expected to compete for a starting cornerback spot. Bengals | C. Palmer not frustrated with holdout of receivers Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals QB Carson Palmer is not frustrated by the fact that WR Chad Johnson and WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh are not participating in the team's offseason training activities. "My frustration level? I'm at zero right now," Palmer said. "I'm not frustrated at all. I'm happy and excited to be back on the field myself, whether they're here or not. I'm excited to be back with these guys, the guys that are here." However, Palmer said their absence is a missed opportunity to build timing and rhythm. Bills | McKelvin expected to compete for starting job Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB Leodis McKelvin is expected to compete for a starting cornerback spot. Bills | Fox may be used at safety Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports Buffalo Bills CB Dustin Fox may be used as a safety as well as a cornerback. Bills | Team has seven cornerbacks on roster Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports the Buffalo Bills currently have seven cornerbacks on their roster. Bengals | Houshmandzadeh working out on his own Chick Ludwig, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Bengals WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh is working out with a personal trainer in California. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Bills | Hardy's father not pressing charges Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the father of Buffalo Bills WR James Hardy will not press charges after Hardy allegedly beat up his father and pulled a gun on him. Neither Hardy nor his agent, Eugene Parker, immediately responded to messages seeking comment. Falcons | Vick loses another lawsuit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick has lost another lawsuit to a financial institute. Vick must repay over $1.1 million for defaulting on a loan to Wachovia Bank in a court order filed Tuesday, May 13. Bills | Woman says Hardy pulled gun on father The Associated Press reports a woman called police claiming Buffalo Bills WR James Hardy was beating up his father and had pulled a gun on him. The woman told police she called out for Hardy to stop after hearing a loud noise in the back yard early Sunday, May 11, according to a city police report. NFL | Specter wants independent investigation of Spygate The Associated Press reports Senator Arlen Specter wants an independent investigation of the New England Patriots taping opposing coach's signals. Specter criticized the NFL's handling of the Spygate investigation during a news conference Wednesday, May 14. Raiders | Team signs Reece The Associated Press reports the Oakland Raiders signed free-agent WR Marcel Reece (Dolphins) Tuesday, May 13. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Raiders | Team waives Hahn The Associated Press reports the Oakland Raiders waived FB Matt Hahn Tuesday, May 13. Hahn was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent and participated in the team's rookie minicamp last weekend. Raiders | Team releases Starks The Associated Press reports the Oakland Raiders released CB Duane Starks Tuesday, May 13. Raiders | Spires to compete for right end job The Associated Press reports Oakland Raiders DL Greg Spires will compete for a job as a pass rusher on the right side of the defensive line. Raiders | Team signs Spires The Associated Press reports the Oakland Raiders signed free-agent DL Greg Spires (Buccaneers) to a one-year deal Tuesday, May 13. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Titans | Amato recovering from surgery The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans LB Ken Amato (knee) is recovering from offseason knee surgery and is not participating in the team's offseason training activities. Breaking down the Dallas Cowboys running backs The Dallas Cowboys replaced RB Julius Jones by drafting RB Felix Jones. How much of an impact will that have on Marion Barber III? Can Barber be a stud back in fantasy football leagues this season? KFFL's Impact Analysis has the answers! Access this report now.... Titans | Griffin practices Tuesday The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans SS Michael Griffin took part in the team's offseason training activities Tuesday, May 13, after missing last week to take finals at the University of Texas. Titans | L. White expected to receive bulk of carries The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White is expected to receive the bulk of the carries for the team this year, despite the addition of RB Chris Johnson. Titans | L. White practices Tuesday The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White (knee) took part in the team's offseason training activities Tuesday, May 13, after being limited to individual drills last week. Titans | L. White played with torn meniscus in 2007 The Associated Press reports Tennessee Titans RB LenDale White (knee) said that he played the entire 2007 season with a torn meniscus in his knee. White underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in January. "This happened last year in preseason. I tore my meniscus," White said. "I played on it all season. Contrary to what people believe, I am a soldier. I played on it all year and I didn't complain, not once. I waited until the season was over to get it fixed and now I'm feeling good." NFL | Whitley dies The Associated Press reports former NFL C Curtis Whitley was found dead in his trailer home Sunday, May 11. Pecos County Sheriff Cliff Harris said there were no signs of foul play, but the death remains under investigation. Whitley's body will undergo an autopsy in El Paso, Texas.
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