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NFL news, rumors and injuriesThu, 06 Mar 2014 20:49:43 -0800 Northern Illinois SS Jimmie Ward (foot) will participate in his Pro Day Friday, March 7, then will undergo surgery to repair a small fracture in his foot. He is expected to be fully cleared by late spring. Ward was not allowed to participate during the NFL Scouting Combine because of the injury, even though he did not have any pain. Share: NFL | Derek Carr, David Carr on same team? Thu, 06 Mar 2014 18:07:22 -0800 Fresno State QB Derek Carr said some teams have talked with him about the possibility of drafting him and signing his brother, free-agent QB David Carr (Giants), as a mentor. Share: NFL | Doctor says Cyrus Kouandjio's knee is fine Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:36:03 -0800 Dr. James Andrews is sending a medical update to every NFL team that states Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandjio (knee) never had a failed surgery on his anterior cruciate ligament during college. Andrews said Kouandjio's performance at the NFL Scouting Combine had nothing to do with his knee. An earlier report stated Kouandjio failed several physicals at the combine. "There is no way in the world someone could say Cyrus failed the physical. He has some wear patterns on the knee that are consistent with someone who is that big, and who plays that position and who had the procedure Cyrus underwent. That surgical procedure was anything but a failure. I examined him again this week after he was working out and he's able to do all the work outs and everything since the bowl game and he's had no trouble with his knee," Andrews said. Share: NFL | Aaron Hernandez to be charged for fight Thu, 06 Mar 2014 17:17:30 -0800 Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said his office has filed a complaint to charge free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) with assault and battery for his involvement in a jail altercation in February. Hodgson said the other inmate involved in the altercation will not be charged with a crime. Share: NFL | Darren Sharper opens up about sex scandal Thu, 06 Mar 2014 16:59:46 -0800 Former NFL S Darren Sharper told witnesses that he and another man had sex with two women without their permission in New Orleans last September, according to a report by a New Orleans police detective. The report says the two women were under the influence of an unknown substance. Sharper has been in a Los Angeles jail since last week after turning himself in because of an arrest warrant that was issued in Louisiana. Share: NFL | Tajh Boyd shines at pro day Thu, 06 Mar 2014 11:43:27 -0800 Clemson QB Tajh Boyd looked great during his school's pro day Thursday, March 6, while throwing to Clemson WRs Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant. However, neither Boyd nor Watkins ran or worked out. Share: NFL | Ray Agnew participates in pro day Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:52:32 -0800 Southern Illinois FB Ray Agnew III measured 5-foot-9, 247 pounds at his pro day and ran a 4.71-second 40-yard dash. He also had a 9-foot, 10-inch broad jump, a 4.24-second short shuttle, a 7.13-second cone drill and a 30-inch vertical. Share: NFL | Javontee Herndon participates in pro day Thu, 06 Mar 2014 08:49:35 -0800 Arkansas WR Javontee Herndon measured 6-foot-4, 207 pounds at his pro day and ran a 4.40-second 40-yard dash. He also posted 23 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press, had a 9-foot, 10-inch broad jump and a 34-inch vertical jump. Share: NFL | Champ Bailey could change positions Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:11:13 -0800 Free-agent CB Champ Bailey (Broncos) might consider a switch to safety if he opts to continue his career elsewhere after being released by the Denver Broncos. "I'm a corner at heart. If a situation made sense to play safety, then I would consider it," Bailey said Wednesday, March 5. Share: NFL | Jason Verrett to have surgery Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:35:09 -0800 Texas Christian CB Jason Verrett (shoulder) will undergo surgery to repair his injured labrum. The date of the procedure is not yet known. Share: NFL | Lawrence Tynes determination coming soon Wed, 05 Mar 2014 13:19:09 -0800 The NFL is expected to decide as soon as Monday, March 10, on the status of Tampa Bay Buccaneers PK Lawrence Tynes (toe). It is expected that Tynes will either be classified as a free agent or that the Buccaneers still hold his rights for a year. Share: NFL | Jason Avant wants to continue playing Wed, 05 Mar 2014 12:03:48 -0800 Free-agent WR Jason Avant (Eagles) said he believes he could still play in the NFL and hopes to sign with a team before the start of free agency. Share: NFL | Doctor says Cyrus Kouandjio should be fine in short-term Wed, 05 Mar 2014 11:32:48 -0800 Dr. Lyle Cain, team doctor for the University of Alabama, said Alabama OT Cyrus Kouandjio (knee) should be able to play without any problem in the short-term, even though some teams failed Kouandjio during his physical because of an arthritic knee. Kouandjio suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament during his freshman year. He also had some minor articular cartilage wear in the knee. Share: NFL | Isaiah Crowell has talked with several teams Wed, 05 Mar 2014 10:00:48 -0800 Alabama State RB Isaiah Crowell said he has talked with the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders this offseason. Share: NFL | Khalil Mack runs the 40 Tue, 04 Mar 2014 07:40:10 -0800 Buffalo University LB Khalil Mack ran the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds at his Pro Day Tuesday, March 4. Share:  |
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