Archive for July, 2011

Matt Moore to the Dolphins In a 2-Year Deal

Kyle Orton-to-the-Dolphins has never been so cold. According to the Oregonian, Miami has agreed to a 2-year deal with former Panther QB Matt Moore. Moore will be 27 this year, and is – at minimum – an intriguing alternative option if Chad Henne continues to struggle. He leaves Carolina, where Steve Smith as the only [...]

Packers Release Linebacker Chillar

Legendary senior writer jclombardi reports that LB Chillar was released. Breaking News: The Packers released linebacker Brandon Chillar suffering from a serious hamstring injury in the offseason.  Since he could not pass their physical, the Packers still could have put him on the PUP (physically unable to perform list).  Yet, he apparently could come back from [...]

Redskins Come to Terms with First-Round Pick Ryan Kerrigan

The Redskins agreed to terms with 11 of the 12 players they selected in the 2011 NFL Draft through yesterday evening, including first round pick Ryan Kerrigan from Purdue. The team spent most of yesterday securing deals with this year’s draft class. Kerrigan, Jarvis James (2nd round pick), Leonard Hankerson (3rd round pick), Roy Helu [...]

Atlanta Says So Long to Two Former First Round Picks – WR Jenkins and DE Anderson

Falcons have released pair of former first-round picks, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Defensive end Jamaal Anderson and wide receiver Michael Jenkins will be released. Neither player was selected by the current front office and coaching staff, though Jenkins did receive a contract extension in 2008, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith’s first [...]

Packers Players Arriving For Training Camp

 Legendary senior writer jclombardi–Packers arriving for training camp. Packers players move into Victor McCormick Hall at St. Norbert College in De Pere.

Seattle Seahawks: Tons of Sidney Sour Grapes

Well, I can’t hold it in any longer, I have to say something. Quite frankly, some hurt people out there that the Seattle Seahawks snagged Sidney Rice from the Minnesota Vikings with a five year agreement on Tuesday. The detractors point to the obvious; the Deion Branch comparison, the injury concerns, his one good season. [...]

Bears Agree to Terms With Roy Williams

The Bears – who have not had a receiver with either 1000 yards or 6 TDs since Marty Booker’s 2001 season – have agreed to terms with former Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams, as reported by Sean Jensen of the Chicago Sun-Times. Williams’ best season was with then-Lions OC Mike Martz in 2006: 82 receptions, [...]

Packers: Free Agents Jackson, Spitz & Hall Gone & Veterans Cut

Legendary senior writer jclombardi reports about Packers free agents and cuts. Today, we got word that running back Brandon Jackson and center Jason Spitz are moving on from the Packers. ESPN’s Schefter reported that Jackson signed a two-year, $5.4 million deal with the Cleveland Browns.  Next, agent Ayrault said that center Jason Spitz had agreed on a [...]