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Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:08:29 -0700
Former NFL RB Corey Dillon has been charged with with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving while having a blood-alcohol level of .08% or more stemming from an April arrest on suspicion of drunk driving in California, according to The Los Angeles Times' Andrew Blankstein.
Thu, 13 May 2010 14:09:28 -0700
Former NFL RB Corey Dillon will not be charged after his arrest for spousal abuse earlier in the month, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney, reports TMZ.com. According to documents filed by the district attorney, there was "insufficient evidence of corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition for proof beyond reasonable doubt."
Sun, 02 May 2010 16:26:18 -0700
Former NFL RB Corey Dillon has been arrested in Calabasas, Calif., on allegations of spousal abuse, reports TMZ.com. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Dillon's estranged wife, Desiree, called police claiming she had been assaulted. She suffered minor injuries, according to the report. Police say the alleged assault occurred at their home during an argument over a pending divorce and child custody issues. Dillon was held on $50,000 bail and later released.
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:31:58 -0700
Former NFL RB Corey Dillon was arrested Wednesday, April 21, for investigation of driving under the influence, reports The Associated Press. He was stopped in Southern California and displayed multiple symptoms of being under the influence. He reportedly admitted to drinking earlier in the evening. Dillon was released on a citation to appear in court June 21.
Sun, 07 Dec 2008 11:10:17 -0800
The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor rushed for 53 yards on 13 carries in the team's Week 14 game. With his performance, he passed former RB O.J. Simpson and RB Corey Dillon to move into 16th place on the NFL's all-time rushing list.
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:09:55 -0800
The Associated Press reports San Diego Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson rushed for 78 yards on 22 carries in the team's Week 10 game. He passed former NFL RB O.J. Simpson and RB Corey Dillon for 15th place on the all-time rushing yards list with 11,279 career rushing yards.
Tue, 20 Nov 2007 09:06:42 -0800
Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports retired RB Corey Dillon would come out of retirement if he had a chance to rejoin the New England Patriots, according to his agent, Steve Feldman. Dillon has been working out with a trainer at home for over a month, and the Patriots are filled with question marks in their backfield after reported injuries to RB Laurence Maroney (foot) and Kevin Faulk (head) in Week 11. However, Feldman said the team has yet to contact Dillon. "If they needed him, he'd be more than happy to come back and help," said Feldman. "At this point, they aren't in a position that they feel they need him."
Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:08:34 -0800
ESPNews reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said free-agent RB Corey Dillon was not in the team's plans.
Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:51:18 -0800
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said during an appearance on 850 WEEI that the team is not planning to add a fifth running back to their roster. Free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) recently said he would be willing to play for New England if the Patriots were interested.
Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:46:06 -0700
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) would be willing to return to the New England Patriots, according to his agent Steven Feldman. "He would absolutely, positively be interested in coming back to play for the Patriots," Feldman said. "When [RB] Sammy Morris got injured, he kind of got an inkling, he got the idea something may happen down the road. So he started working out a couple weeks ago to get in shape so that if an opportunity presented itself, he'd be ready to take advantage of it.
Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:08:51 -0700
ESPN.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers contacted the agent for free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots), Steve Feldman, to gauge Dillon's interest in joining the team. Feldman then asked Dillon if he was interested via a text message. "No," is what Dillon replied in a text back to Feldman.
Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:19:23 -0700
Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) said he would have an interest in playing for the Chicago Bears. "If the right team called there might be interest," said agent Steve Feldman. "Chicago is definitely a right team."
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:33:45 -0700
Geoff Hobson, of Bengals.com, reports Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis said the team has no intention in bringing in unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) after losing RB Kenny Irons (knee) for the season.
Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:12:51 -0700
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) is planning to retire. "Now the window is closed, there is no doubt in my mind. I haven't announced it publicly, but I will not play football again," Dillon said.
Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:42:21 -0700
Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) is interested in the Miami Dolphins, but the Dolphins have not contacted him as of yet.
Wed, 23 May 2007 16:52:08 -0700
Karen Guregian, of the Boston Globe, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) has not filed his retirement papers with the league yet. Dillon's agent said he is leaning toward retirement, but would like to wait until summer to make a decision.
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:03:07 -0700
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) will retire.
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 18:12:46 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports Tennessee Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) will not make his scheduled visit with the Titans Wednesday, April 4. Reinfeldt said the plan is for Dillon to visit the team later this week or early next week.
Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:40:50 -0700
The NFL Network reports free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) will retire if he doesn't find the "right situation."
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 06:31:33 -0700
Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans are scheduled to meet with free agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) Wednesday, April 4.
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:11:34 -0700
Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles may have their sights set on unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) to be a complement to RB Brian Westbrook.
Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:06:20 -0800
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the Buffalo Bills had hoped to meet with unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) Thursday, March 8, but Dillon did not make the trip to Buffalo.
Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:18:06 -0800
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, citing John Clayton, of ESPN, reports the Buffalo Bills have shown interest in free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots), and that Dillon may meet with the team Thursday, March 8.
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:01:03 -0800
Jamison Hensley, of the Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Ravens contacted the agent for free agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) Monday, March 5.
Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:55:08 -0800
Tom Rock, of Newsday, reports unrestricted free-agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots) said he wants to be an every-down back in 2007. The New York Jets are committed to their committee concept, which would make him an unlikely fit for the team.
Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:25:01 -0800
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the New York Jets have expressed interest in free agent RB Corey Dillon (Patriots), according to sources.
Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:07:54 -0800
ESPN.com reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon has been granted his release, according to the team. "On behalf of the New England Patriots organization, we respect and appreciate Corey Dillon's significant contributions to our team," head coach Bill Belichick said in a statement. "Those contributions extend beyond his individual on-field achievements and his integral role in a championship season. They also include three years of veteran leadership and positive relationships throughout the team."
Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:02:56 -0800
ESPNews reports the New England Patriots are expected to release RB Corey Dillon Thursday, March 1.
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 07:39:32 -0800
ESPN.com reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon would like to play elsewhere in 2007, as he would not be happy with a role that would include no more than 10 carries per game. Dillon's agent will talk with other teams around the league about their interest in the veteran running back. The Patriots reportedly will grant Dillon's wish by releasing him before March 2. Dillon reportedly may also consider retiring.
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 09:33:38 -0800
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the agent for New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon believes Dillon still wants to play again next season and does not expect the team to try and renegotiate his contract. Dillon will count $4.4 million against the salary cap next season. "I'm sure he'll figure everything out in the offseason," agent Steve Feldman said. "But based on my conversations with him, he has a significant desire to continue playing." "I don't think it will be a problem, when all the factors are taken into consideration, as far as manipulating the cap," Feldman added. "I don't think they're going to ask him to renegotiate. They've always treated him with the utmost respect."
Sun, 31 Dec 2006 18:03:49 -0800
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon moved to 14th all-time in rushing, passing former Buffalo Bills RB O.J. Simpson. Dillon ran for 67 yards Week 17, giving him 11,241 rushing yards in his career. Dillon also finished the 2006 season with 13 rushing touchdowns, matching the franchise single-season record set by former Patriots RB Curtis Martin in 1995 and 1996.
Sun, 03 Dec 2006 20:05:06 -0800
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon scored three touchdowns during the Week 13 game. Two of his touchdowns came in the final 8:35 to help the Patriots prevent an upset to the Detroit Lions. Dillon finished the game with 25 rushing yards on nine carries.
Fri, 24 Nov 2006 13:20:33 -0800
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (undisclosed) was no longer practicing in a red non-contact jersey Friday, Nov. 24.
Wed, 22 Nov 2006 10:22:44 -0800
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (undisclosed) wore a red non-contact jersey for the second day in a row Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:08:53 -0800
Kyle Psaty, of Patriots.com, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (undisclosed) practiced in a red non-contact jersey Tuesday, Nov. 21. Dillon was injured on a short touchdown run in Week 11, although he returned to the game.
Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:15:06 -0700
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon has been fined $5,000 by the NFL for dancing in the endzone and showing up Cincinnati Bengals players during the Week 4 game.
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:55:19 -0700
New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (arm), who left the team's Week 3 game early, is not on the team's injury report for Week 4.
Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:33:26 -0700
Michael Parente, of the Woonsocket Call, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (arm) suffered an arm injury during the Week 3 game and was unable to return to action.
Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:17:58 -0700
NBC Sports reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (arm) is questionable to return to the Week 3 game after injuring his arm.
Sat, 09 Sep 2006 08:02:09 -0700
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon will not have any problem sharing the load at running back this season, and is looking to win a championship, regardless of whether he is the lead back. "I'm here to win football games. I told you that from Day 1 when I got here [in 2004], it's not about me. However we're going to win, I'm for it," Dillon said. "So you can take myself out of the equation 1,000 times. If we're winning football games, I'm just as happy as can be."
Sat, 26 Aug 2006 20:56:41 -0700
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon (eye) was poked in the eye in the first quarter Saturday, Aug. 26, and did not return.
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 07:58:38 -0700
Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports competition persists for the team's No. 4 running back spot behind RB Corey Dillon, RB Laurence Maroney and RB Kevin Faulk. RB Patrick Pass, RB Patrick Cobbs and RB Heath Evans are all fighting for the last available spot at running back.
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:58:46 -0700
Patriots.com reports during New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon's 4-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of their preseason game, Aug. 19, the Patriots utilized a rare four-tight end set, with TEs Daniel Graham, Benjamin Watson, David Thomas and Garrett Mills all on the field at the same time.
Sat, 19 Aug 2006 22:08:00 -0700
Mark Farinella, of the Sun Chronicle, reports rookie RB Laurence Maroney and RB Corey Dillon combined for 16 carries and 54 yards on the ground in the first half of the Patriots' 30-3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals Saturday evening, Aug. 19. The Patriots rushed for 157 yards against the Cardinals, and that kind of ball control amounted to a 42:16-17:44 edge in time of possession. "I didn't even know we had the ball that long, but it let us know that we are capable of running the ball that long and controlling the clock," Maroney said. Maroney also doesn't have a problem with sharing the load with Dillon and fellow RB Kevin Faulk, who contributed 21 rushing yards and 34 passing yards on three receptions.
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:38:45 -0700
Fred Kirsch, of Patriots Football Weekly, reports the New England Patriots' 1-2 running punch of RB Corey Dillon and RB Laurence Maroney was dominant in the team's preseason opener Friday, Aug. 11. Dillon ran for 27 yards on five carries, while Maroney ran for 66 yards on nine carries.
Wed, 09 Aug 2006 18:09:09 -0700
Albert Breer, writing for the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots RB Laurence Maroney took some reps with the No. 1 offense during practice Wednesday, Aug. 9. During a short period of 11-on-11 work, Maroney would go in with QB Tom Brady while RB Corey Dillon worked with QB Matt Cassel.
Thu, 03 Aug 2006 14:46:40 -0700
New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon did not practice Thursday, Aug. 3, according to Mike Reiss of the Boston Globe.
Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:15:22 -0700
The Associated Press reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon says he's not in competition with rookie RB Laurence Maroney and that there is plenty of room for both of them in the team's backfield. "There's no competition," Dillon said of what is expected to be a battle for the team's starting running back job. "We're here to help the team win, period. I don't care who's in there, me or him." After adjusting his offseason training, Dillon said he is healthy and fitter than in 2005, when he averaged a career-low 3.5 yards per carry and had a long gain of 29 yards. Dillon said he has dropped 4 pounds from last season, down to 231, and can see the difference already. Even if he isn't the starter, Maroney is expected to ease some of the burden on Dillon, who turns 32 in October.
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 22:46:55 -0700
Tom E. Curran, of the Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon is having a terrific training camp. He hasn't taken a break yet, and even in the heat Monday afternoon, July 31, he was running extremely hard and making sharp cuts.
Mon, 31 Jul 2006 06:33:46 -0700
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots RB Corey Dillon received an ovation from the crowd after practice Sunday, July 30. He took a pitch 20 yards for a touchdown and ran hard all day. Dillon was asked what kind of shape he's in, on a scale of one to 10. "I'm a nine all day," he said. "You can't tell. Are you kidding me? Old man looks good, for sure. I've got nothing to lose. I'm going to have fun, enjoy myself, enjoy my teammates, enjoy the coaching staff and go out there and put it on the line each Sunday. There's no reason to come in here upset. I'm going to take it for what it's worth, go out there, and try to earn my check."
