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Posted on March 19, 2009 by James W
The Tampa Bay Bucs have signed former Bills linebacker Angelo Crowell to a one year deal and $3 million guaranteed. Crowell led the Bills with 126 tackles in 2007 but missed all of 2008 with a knee injury. Crowell helps fill the voids left by the cuts of linebackers Cato June and Derrick Brooks and is likely to see action at strong side linebacker.
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by James W
The New Orleans Saints have come to terms with former Vikings safety Darren Sharper. Sharper, the 33 year old veteran of 12 years, has 52 career interceptions and gives the Saints putrid backfield a big boost. Terms of the deal were not disclosed at this time.
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by James W
In a not so surprising move, the Baltimore Ravens officially released cornerback Samari Rolle and signed cornerback Chris Carr who will likely also act as the team’s kick returner.
Carr played last season for the Tennessee Titans and registered 82 tackles and averaged close to 25 yards per kick return. Rolle, an 11 year veteran, has battled injuries the last few seasons but will likely draw interest from some team in need of secondary help.
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by James W
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed former Seattle Seahawk Bobby Engram to a deal, the terms of which have not yet been disclosed. Engram will give newly acquired quarterback Matt Cassel another reliable target to go along with Dwayne Bowe and gives the locker room some veteran presence, something it was sorely lacking the past couple of seasons.
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Posted on March 18, 2009 by James W
The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly close to bringing in former Eagles tight end LJ Smth to help boost their passing game. The Ravens had a need at tight end with former star Todd Heap disappointing each of the last few seasons while battling injuries but Smith has battled numerous injuries of his own. Still the move gives second year quarterback Joe Flacco another short range target to help in his development.
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by James W
The Cincinnati Bengals are actively shopping offensive lineman Levi Jones, an 8 year veteran who has battled injuries for the last few seasons. It is believed that if the team can not find a deal he will be released.
The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed linebacker Clark Haggans to a three year deal. The 10 year veteran played in 11 games last season before being placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.
The Washington Redskins signed defensive lineman Renaldo Wynn, who formerly played for the team from 2002 through 2005. Wynn was a backup on the Giants last season and played for the Saints in 2007.
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed cornerback Fernando Bryant and offensive lineman Trai Essex to one and two year deals respectively.
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Posted on March 17, 2009 by James W
The Cleveland Browns signed former Bears tackle John St. Clair to a three year, $9 million deal that includes just $600,000 in guaranteed money. The move helps bolster Cleveland’s offensive line that regressed from two years ago when they were regarded as one of the league’s best.
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Posted on March 16, 2009 by James W
NFL.com’s Vic Carucci is reporting that the New England Patriots are rumored to be trading the 34th overall pick (the second rounder they received from Kansas City in the Matt Cassell trade) to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for defensive end Julius Peppers.
Peppers was disgruntled and asked to be traded after being franchised by the team, and it appears he will get his wish. The Patriots need a contingency plan for defensive ends Richard Seymour and Ty Warren who both become free agents after this season. Peppers will likely be listed as an outside linebacker but will have his hand on the ground quite often in the Patriots hybrid 3-4 system.
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Posted on March 16, 2009 by James W
The Jacksonville Jaguars released former first round wide receiver Matt Jones after he was arrested for violating parole stemming from his 2008 drug related arrest. Jones failed a drug and alcohol screening last week after drinking beer during a round of golf.
Jones struggled through most of his career but posted his best season to date catching 65 passes for 761 yards and two touchdowns. Jones could find his way to another roster based on talent, however a suspension from the league is very likely.
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Posted on March 16, 2009 by James W
The Arizona Cardinals added another mediocre running back to their stable adding former Browns third down back Jason Wright. Wright acted as more of a third down pass catcher in Cleveland having 22 receptions to just 23 carries in spot duty.
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