According to Aaron Wilson, Carrol County Times, “The Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a rookie free agent deal with former University of North Carolina defensive end Michael McAdoo after he went undrafted in today’s NFL supplemental draft.” The NCAA “declared McAdoo permanently ineligible for academic misconduct. McAdoo filed a lawsuit in July against the NCAA [...]
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Steelers Ink LB Lawrence Timmons to Five-Year Deal Worth $50 Million
The Steelers have signed another key part of their defense, as the team has inked inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons to a five-year, $50 million contract extension. The deal comes with $18 million in bonuses. A 2007 first-round pick (15th overall) out of Florida State, Timmons has started 30 of his 62 career games, totaling 291 [...]
Miami Signs Former Chiefs, Bengals and Redskins RB Larry Johnson
The Dolphins have brought aboard a bruiser to go along with the shifty running of Reggie Bush. The Fins have announced the signing of free agent running back Larry Johnson. Terms were not disclosed. The 31-year-old Johnson has rushed for 6,221 yards and 55 touchdowns in his eight-year career, which began as a first-round pick [...]
San Francisco Sends Safety Taylor Mays to Cincinnati for Picks
The 49ers have found a trading partner for safety Taylor Mays, as reports say he is headed to the Bengals. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the 49ers will receive an undisclosed draft pick. Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the 49ers were attempting to trade Mays, who was the 49th overall pick in the 2010 NFL [...]
Cleveland Inks Tackle Joe Thomas to a 7-Year Extension Worth $84 Million
The Browns and Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas have come to terms on a seven-year, $84 million contract extension. Thomas’ extension will include $44 million in guaranteed money. Selected with the third overall pick of the 2007 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin, the 6-foot-6, 312-pound Thomas started all 64 games of his NFL career, [...]
Packers: LB Zombo Injured & OL Lang Declared Starter
Legendary senior writer jclombardi reports Packers news. The Packers have settled two positional battles in training camp. OLB Zombo suffered a broken scapula meaning he will miss significant playing time (close to 4 to 6 weeks) and/or may be headed to the injured reserve. With OLB Jones not 100% recovering from a bruised knee injury, [...]
Free Agent DE Antwan Odom Shot in the Leg
August 22nd, 2011 
Matt Loede 
Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Injuries, Off The Field News, Police Blotter NFL free-agent Antwan Odom was shot in the leg early this morning according to Jessica Taloney of WKRG in Alabama. Nor further details available as the shooting occurred about 4:30 am. Odom’s spokesperson says football star shot during home invasion. Deputies say the shooter entered house through unlocked door. His injury is not life threatening [...]
Caleb King Joins the Vikings
Marc Weiszer of the Athens Banner-Herald is reporting that former Georgia Bulldog free agent rookie RB Caleb King has signed with the Vikings. He apparently got several offers. At first glance, it may seem like a crowded backfield with Adrian Peterson, Lorenzo Booker and Toby Gerhart. That said, it’s possible Gerhart does more of a [...]
