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Vikings | Four DBs unlikely to return The Minnesota Vikings are unlikely to bring back SS Tyrell Johnson, SS Jarrad Page, CB Benny Sapp or SS Andrew Sendejo in 2012. Page is expected to become a free agent in March, and he is not likely to re-sign. Sapp doesn't fit in with the youth movement in Minnesota, and he is unsigned heading into 2012. The Vikings are expected to cut bait with Johnson. Sendejo is signed through 2012, but he is probably not in the team's future plans. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Xavier Adibi not expected to return The Minnesota Vikings are not expected to bring back LB Xavier Adibi, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March. He played in four games on special teams, and was inactive in 12 others. He did not work on defense in 2011. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Jasper Brinkley might get crack at job in 2012 Minnesota Vikings LB Jasper Brinkley (hip) did not play a down in 2011 after having hip surgery Aug. 30. He was placed on the season-ending Injured Reserve list Sept. 3. He figures to get a chance to win a starting job at base middle linebacker if the team decides not to bring LB E.J. Henderson back. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | E.J. Henderson still productive despite limited role Minnesota Vikings LB E.J. Henderson (knee) had swelling in his left knee in the second game of the season, and never seemed the same in space. He was reduced to a part-time role around midseason to ease stress on the knee, but he still ended up second on the team in tackles with 130, including 81 solo stops and 16 tackles for loss. He is likely to draw interest on the open market, but his age and declining mobility with a titanium rod in his leg suggest his days as a three-down player are over. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Chad Greenway leaned upon heavily Minnesota Vikings LB Chad Greenway played a whopping 1,056 snaps in 2011, or a 99.8 percent of his team's defensive plays. He led the team in that category, and he posted a career-high 174 tackles, including 104 solo stops and 13 tackles for loss. However, he was also credited with 16 missed tackles. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Several DL struggled in 2011 While Minnesota Vikings DL Jared Allen is a defensive player of the year candidate, and Brian Robison and Kevin Williams held their own, the team struggled up front. DLs Everson Griffen, Letroy Guion, Remi Ayodele, Fred Evans and Christian Ballard all struggled in 2011. Ballard saw time at multiple spots, and might need to focus on one position. Ayodele and Evans figure to return, but they might have plenty of competition in training camp. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Kevin Williams might need to restructure contract Minnesota Vikings DL Kevin Williams might need to restructure his contract in 2012, as he is due $7.5 million in base salary with bonuses next season. He ended up playing 818 snaps, or 77.3 percent of his team's defensive plays, in 2011 while racking up five sacks. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | Brian Robison earning his keep Minnesota Vikings DL Brian Robison played 895 snaps, or 82.7 percent of his team's defensive plays in 2011. He signed a three-year, $14.1 million contract in March, and lived up to the pay more often than not. 0 Comments | Share: Packers | Greg Jennings happy with OC hire Green Bay Packers WR Greg Jennings said Friday, Feb. 3, that he is pleased with the hire of Tom Clements for the team's offensive coordinator position. "Excited about it, excited about it," Jennings said from Radio Row in Indianapolis. "The continuity. He knows the system. He's in there with the quarterbacks. Hopefully I can get some bugs in Tom's ear and get some more balls. No, no I'm just kidding." 0 Comments | Share: Packers | No movement on contract for Jermichael Finley Green Bay Packers TE Jermichael Finley, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, said Friday, Feb. 3, that there has been no movement on a new contract with the team. "Hey, it's the NFL," Finley said from Radio Row in Indianapolis. "With business right now, I don't even know what's going on. You just have to play that (waiting) game. It's the Green Bay way." 0 Comments | Share: 49ers | Anthony Davis started every game in 2011 San Francisco 49ers OT Anthony Davis started every game at right tackle in 2011. He had ups and downs during the course of the season, but mostly, the arrow was pointing up. Davis is expected to take a huge leap forward in 2012 with a full offseason program to hone his skills. 0 Comments | Share: 49ers | Mike Iupati did not improve dramtically in 2011 San Francisco 49ers OG Mike Iupati did not show tremendous improvement in his second season in the NFL in 2011, although the lack of an offseason program likely did not help. Iupati was still solid, but this offseason should prove beneficial for Iupati, as he'll have a chance to work on the intricacies of offensive line play under coaches Mike Solari and Tim Drevno. Iupati will also get a chance to work alongside Pro Bowl OT Joe Staley, learning the teamwork aspect of the position. 0 Comments | Share: 49ers | Joe Staley had pretty strong season San Francisco 49ers OT Joe Staley started all 16 games in 2011, and he generally performed at a high level. Staley allowed just six sacks, according to STATS, Inc., and he was not whistled for any holding penalties. On run plays at left tackle, the 49ers averaged 5.2 yards per attempt, ranking seventh in the NFL. 0 Comments | Share: 49ers | Two young OL will be evaluated in offseason San Francisco 49ers OG Daniel Kilgore and OT Mike Person will be evaluated during the offseason to figure out which position they best can help the club going forward. Kilgore will have a chance to work his way into the mix at the right guard position, as OG Chilo Rachal is not expected to be back. 0 Comments | Share: 49ers | Chilo Rachal likely won't be brought back San Francisco 49ers OG Chilo Rachal lost his starting job at right guard after being benched in the third game of the season, and he struggled when he subbed for an injured OG Adam Snyder. He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, and it is unlikely he'll be brought back. 0 Comments | Share: Ravens | Matt Birk to take a few weeks to decide on future Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent C Matt Birk said he will take around two weeks to determine whether he will continue his playing career or decide to retire. He said he would like to re-sign with Ravens if he decides to continue playing. 0 Comments | Share: Ravens | Andre Gurode interested in returning Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said impending free-agent OG Andre Gurode has expressed interest in re-signing with the team this offseason. 0 Comments | Share: Ravens | Will add center this offseason Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said the team will be adding a new center to the roster either through free agency or the 2012 NFL Draft. 0 Comments | Share: Giants | Not worried about Ahmad Bradshaw's availability Updating a previous report, New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) did not practice Friday, Feb. 3, because of his foot but he fully expects him to play in Super Bowl XLVI. 0 Comments | Share: Patriots | Hoping Rob Gronkowski can play in Super Bowl New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said he hopes TE Rob Gronkowski (ankle) will be able to play in Super Bowl XLVI because he is making progress and has not suffered any visible setbacks. 0 Comments | Share: Vikings | May show interest in re-signing Visanthe Shiancoe The Minnesota Vikings may show interest in re-signing impending free-agent TE Visanthe Shiancoe this offseason because the team may use more two tight end sets next season. 0 Comments | Share: Giants | Two probable for Super Bowl New York Giants LB Jacquian Williams (foot) and CB Corey Webster (hamstring) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 3, and are listed as probable for Super Bowl XLVI. 0 Comments | Share: Giants | Hakeem Nicks probable New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Feb. 3, and is listed as probable for Super Bowl XLVI. 0 Comments | Share: Giants | Two limited during practice, probable for Super Bowl New York Giants DE Osi Umenyiora (ankle, knee) and SS Tyler Sash (foot) were limited during practice Friday, Feb. 3, and are listed as probable for Super Bowl XLVI. 0 Comments | Share: Giants | Ahmad Bradshaw listed as probable New York Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw (foot) did not participate in practice Friday, Feb. 3, but is listed as probable for Super Bowl XLVI. 0 Comments | Share:
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