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Team Notebook: NFL News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 NFL | J. Smith receives probation The Associated Press reports former NFL WR Jimmy Smith will serve 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to drug possession charges. NFL | Gruden signs extension with ESPN ESPN reports former NFL head coach Jon Gruden has agreed to an exclusive multiyear agreement with the company. NFL | L. Johnson will not sign until after weekend Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports Peter Schaffer, agent for free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs), said Johnson will not sign with a team before Monday, Nov. 16. Schaffer said he is making progress with some teams. NFL | L. Johnson not claimed Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports free-agent RB Larry Johnson (Chiefs) was not claimed by any team on waivers. Johnson is now free to sign with any team. NFL | Will not take further action against L. Johnson Randy Covitz, of The Kansas City Star, reports the NFL will not add to free-agent RB Larry Johnson's (Chiefs) punishment for making anti-gay remarks on his Twitter account or to reporters in the Kansas City Chiefs locker room. The Chiefs suspended Johnson for two weeks, one week without pay, for his remarks and criticisms of head coach Todd Haley. NFL | L. Taylor released on bond after arrest in Miami Katie Nelson, of the New York Daily News, reports former New York Giants LB Lawrence Taylor was arrested late Sunday, Nov. 8, for leaving the scene of a traffic accident outside Miami. Police said he was behind the wheel of a Cadillac Edcalade when he ripped the rear tire off a Ford van and sent it spinning. Taylor kept going, and police later found him in a parking lot where his vehicle was missing a right front tire. Taylor told police he thought he had hit a guard rail. No one was injured in the accident, and Taylor was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with property damage. He spent an hour in a correctional center before being released on a $500 bond. NFL | Three teams put in claim for J. Williams Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Cleveland Browns, the Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles put in a claim for free-agent CB Jack Williams (Broncos), but he was awarded to the Detroit Lions based on record. NFL | D. Bryant to enter NFL Draft Joe Schad, of ESPN.com, reports Oklahoma State junior WR Dez Bryant said he will be entering the 2010 NFL Draft. Bryant was declared ineligible for the rest of the 2009 season after misleading NCAA investigators about his relationship with former NFL CB Deion Sanders. NFL | Man convicted in Collier shooting Ron Word, of The Associated Press, reports Tyrone Hartsfield has been convicted of the attempted murder of former Jacksonville Jaguars OT Richard Collier in 2008. Hartsfield faces life in prison. NFL | O. Thomas still fighting ALS The Associated Press reports former Minnesota Vikings SS Orlando Thomas is alive and is still battling Lou Gehrig's disease, according to his agent Mark Bartelstein. Bartelstein said he talked to Thomas' daughter who confirmed he is still alive. An earlier report on the Vikings website said Thomas had passed away. NFL | Goodell looking for multiple games in London The Associated Press reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league hopes to be able to play multiple regular season games in London in a few years. Goddell also said there is interest in putting a franchise in London. NFL | Kraft believes London should get team within next decade Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he believes the NFL should place a franchise in London sometime in the next decade. "I think it should," Kraft said. "I really believe it'd be the right thing to do sometime in the next decade, there should be a franchise here. We've had great support here and in Germany, so we look forward and see what happens." NFL | Close to signing deal for two games in UK Sky News' Ian Dovaston reports the National Football League is close to signing a contract to bring two NFL games to the United Kingdom in 2010. NFL | Several teams were interested in Banta-Cain Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Cleveland Browns, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennessee Titans showed interest in LB Tully Banta-Cain before he re-signed with the New England Patriots. NFL | Cleveland called FBI about threats toward Edwards Mark Puente, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns contacted the FBI when WR Braylon Edwards was on their team because Edwards was receiving threats. The threats followed an incident when Edwards was accused of punching a man outside a Cleveland nightclub. The FBI did not do an investigation into the possible threats, and Edwards was traded to the New York Jets a few days after they contacted the FBI. NFL | Developers allowed to build stadium in Southern California The Associated Press reports the California Senate has voted to allow developers of a proposed 75,000-seat football stadium in the Southern California city of Industry an environmental exemption that allows construction to move forward. If signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the bill would nullify a lawsuit by residents in a neighboring city, who claimed that Industry approved the project without sufficiently reviewing its environmental impact. Officials with the developer Majestic Realty Co. have said they would begin approaching teams about moving to the area when the 2009 season ends. The developer's list of possible targets consists of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Buffalo Bills, the Minnesota Vikings, the St. Louis Rams, the San Diego Chargers, the Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers. NFL | Limbaugh expected to be dropped from group interested in STL Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports a group headed by St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts that is interested in purchasing the St. Louis Rams are expected to drop political radio show host Rush Limbaugh from their group because Limbaugh could be a factor in receiving approval from the NFL owners, according to league sources. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said a group that had Limbaugh in it would meet significant opposition. NFL | Multiple teams showing interest in M. Jones Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the Chicago Bears, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins have shown interest in free-agent WR Matt Jones (Jaguars), according to sources. NFL | Congress to look into case involving Minnesota DTs NFL.com reports the House Energy and Commerce Committee plan to look into the case of Minnesota Vikings DT Pat Williams and DT Kevin Williams and the postponement of their four-game suspension for violating the anti-doping policy. The committee is concerned that the legal issues raised in the case "could result in weaker performance-enhancing drugs policies for professional sports," accoridng to a statement. NFL | T. Fein dead Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports free-agent LB Tony Fein (Ravens), who was with the Baltimore Ravens during the preseason, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to his agent. There were no immediate details about his death, said the agent, Milton D. Hobbs. "It's a very sad situation," Hobbs said. "I am still trying to figure out what happened." Fein was 27. NFL | Offers roster exemptions for swine flu John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, according to a source, notified teams Friday, Oct. 2, that if they have at least six proven cases of swine flu prior to a game, they will be allowed to bring at least six players off their practice squads to restore competitive balance. These would be done in the form of roster exemptions, according to the source, and the team would be granted permission to add these players as late as four hours before kickoff. The maximum number of exemptions allowed would be eight, but they would only be granted if the count of swine flu victims reach six. NFL | Dementia risk higher for players ESPN.com reports former NFL players have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other memory-related conditions at rates much higher than the national population, according to a study commissioned by the NFL, The New York Times reported. The survey found that 6.1 percent of players aged 50 and older reported that they had received a dementia-related diagnosis, five times higher than the cited national average of 1.2 percent, according to the report. Players ages 30 through 49 reported dementia-related diagnoses at a rate of 1.9 percent, 19 times the national average of 0.1 percent, according to the report. NFL | Meets with players union The Associated Press reports NFL officials had a solid bargaining session with the NFL Players Association Tuesday, Sept. 29. The NFLPA says another meeting is expected in the coming weeks. The two sides hope to negotiate a new labor deal after the NFL opted out of the collective bargaining agreement last year. The contract won't expire until after the 2010 season. NFL | To question D. Sanders on Crabtree comments Chris Mortensen, of ESPN, reports the NFL will question NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders over his remarks that several teams were willing to pay San Francisco 49ers WR Michael Crabtree what he wants. The league is currently investigating the New York Jets on tampering charges regarding the rookie receiver. NFL | Duckett looking to play again Brian VanOchten, of The Grand Rapids Press, reports unrestricted free-agent RB T.J. Duckett (Seahawks) said he is in game shape and hopes to play for a team this season. NFL | Executives, coaches could face major paycuts Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports NFL franchises are reportedly requesting that coaches and executives agree to have their pay cut by as much as half of their current compensation level or be fired on short notice if there is a lockout or strike in 2011. Clauses have started showing up in coaches' contracts and other high-ranking NFL employees within the past six months, according to Sports Business Journal. NFL | Burress sentenced to two years in prison ESPN.com reports free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 22, for violating New York's gun laws and was immediately taken into custody following his hearing. NFL | R. Williams' suspension lifted Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has lifted the two-game suspension of unrestricted free-agent WR Reggie Williams (Jaguars). He is eligible to play if a team signs him. NFL | Fast fact: Fast start usually leads to playoffs Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com, reports 64.6 percent of NFL teams that have started 2-0 have gone on to the playoffs. NFL | Fines handed out in Favre injury report situation Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the NFL has fined the New York Jets $75,000, Jets general manager Mike Tannenbaum $25,000 and Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini $25,000 for their involvement in not placing QB Brett Favre on the injury report last season even though he was injured. NFL | Several teams have shown interest in Baskett Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports several teams contacted the Philadelphia Eagles about trading for WR Hank Baskett, who was released Tuesday, Sept. 15. The Tennessee Titans, Chicago Bears, St. Louis Rams, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs were some of the teams that had shown interest in Baskett, according to a league source. NFL | Mangini being examined in Favre injury report situation last year The Associated Press reports the NFL is investigating Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini's role in not having Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre on the injury report when both were a part of the New York Jets last season. Favre had a biceps injury in 2008 but was not on the injury report. Mangini could be fined if found to be involved. NFL | Players to contribute to concussion study The Associated Press reports Baltimore Ravens C Matt Birk, Seattle Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu and Arizona Cardinals WR Sean Morey have agreed to donate their brains after death to a Boston University medical school program that studies sports brain injuries. The players' brains and spinal cord tissue will go to the Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy so researchers can better understand the effects of concussions. More than 150 former athletes, including 40 retired NFL players, already are in the program's brain donation registry. NFL | Runyan says he’s ready to play Sal Paolantonio, of ESPN, reports free-agent OT Jon Runyan (Eagles) said he is feeling great following microfracture surgery in February and is ready to play for a team. "I'm ready to play," Runyan said. "I'd just need a week of practice to get my timing down and I'd be ready." NFL | Madden named adviser to Goodell ESPN.com reports former NFL head coach and commentator John Madden has been named as a special adviser to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell on football issues. Madden will not be paid for the job. NFL | S. Smith suspended four games Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the NFL has suspended unrestricted free-agent DT Shaun Smith (Lions) four games for violating the league's anabolic steroid policy, according to a league source. NFL | Will look into Favre comments about injury last season Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports the NFL will look into comments made by Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre that the New York Jets knew about his torn biceps tendon last season. NFL | Will show blacked out games on tape delay Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the NFL will show local games that are blacked out on NFL.com on a tape delay this season. NFL | Goodell ready to negotiate with union ESPN.com reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said during an interview with ESPN Radio that he is ready to begin negotiations with the NFLPA on a new collective bargaining agreement. Barring a deal before the current CBA expires in 2011, the NFL is headed for an uncapped season in 2010. "As I said publicly before, none of this gets resolved by talking about it in the media," Goodell said. "People want to talk about football now, not the CBA negotiations. That's for us to deal with." NFL | Fast fact: Week 1 rookie starters Gil Brandt, of NFL.com, reports there will be 30 NFL rookies, including Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford, who will open the season as starters on their respective teams, according to Miami Dolphins executive vice president of football operations Bill Parcells. NFL | Bruschi to join ESPN ESPN.com reports retired NFL LB Tedy Bruschi is joining ESPN as an analyst. Bruschi will provide NFL analysis for ESPN's various programs. NFL | Teams showing interest in Tyree Bill Williamson, of ESPN.com, reports the Baltimore Ravens and St. Louis Rams have showed interest in free-agent WR David Tyree (Giants). NFL | Marvin Harrison not drawing much interest Mike Chappell, of The Indianapolis Star, reports free-agent WR Marvin Harrison (Colts) received virtually no interest during the offseason or preseason from other teams. NFL | Garcia may want to play if the situation is right Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski spoke with free-agent QB Jeff Garcia (Raiders) and Gradkowski believes Garcia may still want to play in the NFL if it were the right situation. NFL | Brohm clears waivers Tom Silverstein, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports free-agent QB Brian Brohm (Packers) has cleared waivers, but he is taking his time deciding which practice squad he plans to join. The Green Bay Packers are waiting to hear from him and are holding a spot open for him, but he is talking with other clubs, according to a league source. |
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