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Mon, 28 Feb 2005 13:57:38 -0800
ESPN.com's John Clayton reports the Dallas Cowboys saved $665,000 against the 2005 salary cap with the release of C Gennaro DiNapoli.
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:48:24 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys have announced the release of C Gennaro DiNapoli.
Mon, 08 Nov 2004 15:59:48 -0800
Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) will not be activated off the team's PUP list. His previous ankle injury has not healed sufficiently. He will miss the remainder of the 2004 season.
Thu, 04 Nov 2004 20:56:46 -0800
Updating a previous report, according to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com, Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said he expects C Gennaro DiNapoli (foot), who is currently on the physically-unable-to-perform list, to begin practicing Tuesday, Nov. 9. That date is the deadline players on PUP must start practicing before teams are forced to put them on Injured Reserve.
Tue, 31 Aug 2004 19:24:40 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have placed C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) on their reserve PUP list. He'll miss at least the first six regular season games.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:35:58 -0700
Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) is out of the boot that protected a stress fracture on his ankle. However, DiNapoli has not returned to the practice field and Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells does not know when he will be able to return. "If he wasn't ready to play in the third preseason game, I don't see how I could do anything but prolong the physically unable to perform [stint]," Parcells said.
Fri, 30 Jul 2004 19:08:35 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have placed C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) on the physically unable to perform list, since he is not healthy enough to pass a camp entrance physical, according to Chad Peters of DallasCowboys.com.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 18:51:35 -0700
Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) is suffering from a stress fracture in his right ankle, which will keep him sidelined for at least the first full week of training camp, according to Len Pasquarelli of ESPN.com. DiNapoli first experienced discomfort in the ankle in early June during minicamp, and after undergoing further tests, the injury was revealed. The typical recovery time for such an injury lasts from four to six weeks.
Sat, 05 Jun 2004 19:29:38 -0700
Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Gennaro DiNapoli, Al Johnson and Tyson Walter will be competing for the team's starting center job, according to Chad Peters and Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004 19:21:16 -0800
KFFL has learned the Dallas Cowboys have re-signed C Gennaro DiNapoli. He received a two-year deal with base salaries of $535,000 (2004) and $665,000 (2005).
Wed, 12 Nov 2003 06:10:46 -0800
Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle), who is on injured reserve, recently had surgery on his right ankle and hopes to run again by January. He is scheduled to have screws removed in December. The Cowboys have indicated they would like to re-sign DiNapoli, who signed a one-year deal before this season, after the season.
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 17:20:05 -0800
Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle), who was just placed on injured reserve, could have surgery to stabilize the joint in his ankle.
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 12:25:11 -0800
DallasCowboys.com reports the Dallas Cowboys have placed C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) on injured reserve, meaning he will miss the remainder of the 2003 season.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 13:25:55 -0800
Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) was in a walking boot Monday, Oct. 27, but he has not received a diagnosis on the injury yet. It could be a high ankle sprain, and head coach Bill Parcells said it looks like he could miss some time, which would eliminate the rotation with Matt Lehr.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003 16:55:03 -0800
DallasCowboys.com reports Dallas Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli (ankle) left the game in Week 8 in the second quarter with a sprained right ankle and did not return.
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 06:12:47 -0700
Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said he plans to give C Gennaro DiNapoli more playing time, beginning with Sunday's, Sept. 28, game against the New York Jets. DiNapoli, a full-time starter with the Tennessee Titans last year, has spent time adjusting to the Cowboys' scheme and getting into condition. Parcells said he planned to use him in tandem with starting C Matt Lehr. "I just think they can both make a good contribution, so I'm going to play them," Parcells said. "Gennaro missed the off-season and some of the summer. I think it's important to get him back in game shape and action. I think he's headed that way."
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:34:41 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Dallas Cowboys C Matt Lehr will probably become the team's starter at center. However, head coach Bill Parcells plans to play Lehr and Gennaro DiNapoli in games.
Fri, 08 Aug 2003 09:49:08 -0700
DallasCowboys.com reports while Dallas Cowboys C Matt Lehr has been working with the first team at center in place of Cowboys C Al Johnson (knee), Cowboys C Gennaro DiNapoli is expected to play Saturday, August 9 against the Arizona Cardinals in the Cowboys' first preseason game.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003 19:41:32 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans) to a one-year deal that could amount to slightly more than $1 million this season, according to Nick Eatman of DallasCowboys.com. The five-year veteran reportedly received a $150,000 signing bonus.
Mon, 28 Jul 2003 11:18:01 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese said he had two "really good conversations" Saturday, July 26 with the agent for free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli. "I would think if we can't get the deal done with him then we probably wouldn't be able to get a deal done with any other center," Reese said. Titans head coach Jeff Fisher said Saturday he wants DiNapoli back. If DiNapoli isn't re-signed, second-year G Justin Hartwig will probably be moved from guard to center.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003 13:17:30 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the odds of free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli being signed and on the field for the start of Tennessee Titans' training camp does not look good. Agent Tony Agnone and Titans general manager Floyd Reese resumed contract negotiations Thursday, July 24, but remained without a deal. The two sides still see eye-to-eye on the length of the contract, even though Agnone said the Titans pitched the idea of a one-year deal instead of a four-year deal. Agnone said he didn't have a problem with that but wants more guarantees in the contract.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:23:11 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports if free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli isn't signed and in the Tennessee Titans training camp in Nashville by Saturday, Tony Agnone, DiNapoli's agent, said he'll advise his client to pursue an offer from another AFC team. DiNapoli said Wednesday, July 23, that he's anxious to get back to work, but right now he also needs to take care of his wife, Holly, who had surgery to remove her tonsils.
Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:55:18 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports contract negotiations between the Tenessee Titand and free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli have made little progress thus far. The team would like DiNapoli to be signed by this weekend.
Mon, 30 Jun 2003 11:30:55 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans hope to re-sign C Gennaro DiNapoli.
Wed, 18 Jun 2003 12:17:21 -0700
Updating previous reports, The Nashville Tennessean reports that according to Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese, the release of LB Randall Godfrey helps the team progress with three unsigned free agents (QB Neil O'Donnell, P Craig Hentrich and C Gennaro DiNapoli). Godfrey's release should allow them to bring in some of those players by next week. The release frees up more than $2 million in salary cap room and puts the team roughly $3 million under the cap.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003 08:44:07 -0700
The Tennessean reports free agent OL Gennaro DiNapoli’s (Titans) agent, Tony Agnone, has said he and the Tennessee Titans are $140,000 in up-front money away from working out a deal. The Titans current offer includes a $360,000 signing bonus.
Wed, 30 Apr 2003 05:13:57 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Tennessean reports the agent for free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans) is confident in getting a deal completed with the Tennessee Titans. “No matter what, we are going to get it done,” agent Tony Agnone said. “Now it is just a matter of where we horse trade.” The two sides remain about $140,000 apart in the up-front money.
Tue, 29 Apr 2003 05:50:44 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese said the team still wants to re-sign free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans). “I think we will probably get [a deal] done, it is just going to be a matter of time,” Reese said. “He wants to be here, and we want him here.”
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 05:04:19 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cincinnati Bengals have given free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans) a deadline of Saturday to accept a multi-year contract offer.
Fri, 04 Apr 2003 11:14:35 -0800
Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are interested in signing unrestricted free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans).
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 09:45:03 -0800
Updating ongoing reports, the Tennessean reports former Tennessee Titans C Gennaro DiNapoli, who was released by the team recently, remains in the picture in Tennessee. His agent, Tony Agnone, left Nashville on Friday after meeting with GM Floyd Reese. The two sides discussed a five-year deal that would allow the two sides to part ways after one season. However, DiNapoli doesn’t want to return to the team as a backup.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003 09:52:41 -0800
The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans’ GM Floyd Reese does want free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli to return to the team. As previously reported the team has an offer on the table for DiNapoli, but the team is currently less than $2,000 under the cap. Someone will have to either be cut or restructure in order to bring DiNapoli back to the club.
Sat, 01 Mar 2003 01:03:57 -0800
The Tennessean reports the Tennessee Titans have an offer on the table in their efforts to re-sign free agent C Gennaro DiNapoli (Titans). The team is also watching to see what free agent C Tom Ackerman (Titans) does about re-signing. There's at least a possibility Ackerman could return as DiNapoli's replacement.
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 16:26:35 -0800
As expected, Titansonline.com reports the Tennessee Titans have released C Gennaro DiNapoli.
Fri, 21 Feb 2003 04:59:54 -0800
The Tennessean reports the agent for Tennessee Titans C Gennaro DiNapoli is pushing for his client’s return to the team. DiNapoli is scheduled to earn a $1 million roster bonus, so he is on the bubble with the team as of now. His agent, Tony Agnone, said he made a proposal to Titans general manager Floyd Reese for a five-year deal that would be more cap friendly to the team. “I think what we have proposed to them is very solid, and Gennaro is a developing guy and he is young,” Agnone said. “I know a lot of people around the league are waiting to see what happens.” The Titans could save some money against the salary cap by converting the roster bonus into a signing bonus.
Thu, 26 Dec 2002 22:21:21 -0800
Titans Radio Network reports Tennessee Titans OL Gennaro DiNapoli (illness) did not practice on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Aug 2002 09:29:13 -0700
The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans C Gennaro DiNapoli (shoulder) left Friday's practice early. He is questionable to practice Saturday.
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 04:04:15 -0700
Jim Wyatt for the Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans OL Gennaro DiNapoli is the favorite to take over for retired OL Bruce Matthews at center this season.
Thu, 25 Apr 2002 11:37:01 -0700
Updating previous reports, the Tennessee Titans have officially re-signed OG Gennaro DiNapoli.
Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:20:12 -0800
As an update to previous reports, the Tennessean reports DT Jason Fisk's agent, Josh Wright, said they received a counter-proposal from the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday and it was the first attempt at realistically getting a new deal done. Fisk becomes an unrestricted free agent on Friday. The team has also continued negotiations with LB Greg Favors, OL Gennaro DiNapoli and DT Josh Evans, who all become unrestricted free agents Friday.
Mon, 07 Jan 2002 16:00:25 -0800
Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher said today DT Joe Salave'a will have his shoulder scoped in the next couple of days. QB Steve McNair is going to have his shoulder scoped on Thursday. CB Dainon Sidney is going to require an additional scope on his knee this week. OL Gennaro DiNapoli will have both shoulders scoped as early as this week. DT Jason Fisk will have both elbows scoped and as previously reported, RB Eddie George will have his ankle scoped soon. Fisher expects McNair to be "shutdown" from six-to-eight weeks. He thinks McNair will be participating with 100% arm strength in the May mini-camp. Fisher called George's surgery minor and he expects George will have his best off-season of his career.
Sat, 22 Dec 2001 08:36:05 -0800
The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Tennessee Titans will start Gennaro DiNapoli at center for the second week in a row during today's game.
Fri, 21 Dec 2001 10:57:27 -0800
The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans CB Donald Mitchell (knee) didn't practice on Thursday and isn't expected to play this weekend. G Zach Piller (wrist) has continued to practice but is still bothered by a sore wrist. The team hasn't decided who will start at center this weekend. C Kevin Long (knee) may be able to play, but the team will make a game-time decision between him and Gennaro DiNapoli.
Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:06:39 -0800
The Tennessean reports LG Zach Piller (wrist) re-injured his left wrist and was pulled out of yesterday's practice. Should Piller not play Sunday against Green Bay, Bruce Matthews will probably play left guard, with Gennaro DiNapoli at center.
Sun, 18 Nov 2001 08:56:03 -0800
The Tennessee Titans have named QB Billy Volek as their No. 3 QB for today's game. The team has declared S Blaine Bishop, T Barry Hall, G Gennaro DiNapoli, WR Chris Sanders, WR Justin McCareins and TE Erron Kinney inactive for today's game.
Sat, 17 Nov 2001 08:32:47 -0800
According to the Tennesseean, Tennessee Titans TE Frank Wycheck (ankle) did not practice again Friday. Coach Jeff Fisher said the swelling in his ankle is going down. TE Erron Kinney (calf) did not practice again and he is doubtful for tomorrow's game. TE Shad Meier (thumb) was able to practice with a large cast on his left hand. The team expects LB Randall Godfrey (knee surgery) back in the lineup. ''Randall has improved,'' Fisher said. ''He has not taken a step backward all week.'' G Gennaro DiNapoli (flu) missed practice again. S Blaine Bishop (assorted injuries) will travel with the team, but he is not expected to play.
Fri, 16 Nov 2001 12:05:38 -0800
The Tennessean reports Tennessee Titans TE Erron Kinney (calf) missed practice again yesterday and it appears unlikely he'll play Sunday. TE Frank Wycheck (ankle) also sat out and remains questionable. TE Shad Meier (hand) was able to practice but wore a large cast on his left hand. WRs Justin McCareins (ankle) and Chris Sanders (back), and FS Blaine Bishop (foot) also missed practice on Thursday. G Gennaro DiNapoli did not practice because of flu symptoms.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001 17:10:44 -0800
The Tennessee Titans have named QB Billy Volek their emergency QB for tonight's game. T Barry Hall, OG Gennaro DiNapoli, WR Chris Sanders, TE Shad Meier, WR Justin McCareins, TE Erron Kinney and DE Juqua Thomas have been declared inactive for tonight's game against the Ravens.
Sun, 04 Nov 2001 08:58:40 -0800
The Tennessee Titans have declared LB Keith Bulluck, OG Gennaro DiNapoli, T Barry Hall, TE Erron Kinney, WR Justin McCareins, WR Chris Sanders, DT John Thornton and QB Billy Volek inactive for today’s game.
Sun, 14 Oct 2001 09:18:19 -0700
Titans Radio Network reports the Tennessee Titans have declared QB Billy Volek, CB Samari Rolle, Barry Hall, OL Gennaro DiNapoli, DL John Thornton, FB Wes Ours and Juqua Thomas inactive for today's game.
