Archive for the ‘Holdouts’ Category

Source: Eagles WR Jackson Expected To Halt Holdout

The NFL’s Most Electrifying Wide Receiver Who’s got the leverage now? Eagles wideout DeSean Jackson is likely to finish his holdout, a source has verified with 6 ABC in Philadelphia. Michael Vick’s standout playmaker is looking at reporting to camp either tomorrow or Tuesday.  Smart move, DeSean. The former Golden Bear has missed the first [...]

Jaguars TE Lewis Says His Holdout Will End on Monday

Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis will end his short holdout on Monday, reporting to camp, Lewis told Tania Ganguli of the Florida Times-Union. “Basically they still are negotiating but I’m tired of not being with my team! And I need to be there…” Lewis said via text message. Lewis plans on being in Jacksonville by [...]

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin on the Status of Unhappy Osi Umenyiora

Giants head coach Tom Coughlin spoke on a number of issues in his press conference today including DE Osi Umenyiora and WR Plaxico Burress. Coughlin believes Burress has taken a “step in the right direction.” According to the head coach the Giants had “discussions” with Burress and he “knew where the Giants were financially.” According [...]

Titans GM Reinfeldt Says He Won’t Talk to Chris Johnson Until He Reports to Camp

Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said he would talk contact with running back Chris Johnson but he wants him to report to work first according to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com. Johnson, due to make $800,000 this season, is unlikely to go for that. Johnson’s got far more of the public on his side now, considering [...]

Source: Bears RB Forte Likely To Holdout?

Forte Is A Gem In Mike Martz’s System Bears running back Matt Forte is eyeing a long-term contract extension before the start of training camp. Training camp begins Friday. According to a league source, Forte is considering not showing up tomorrow for the beginning of camp at Bourbonnais. It’s no surprise the vastly undervalued Forte desires [...]

Giant Decisions: Bradshaw or Umenyiora; Bring Back Burress?

Giants Need To Keep Ahmad The New York Giants have made an offer to running back Ahmad Bradshaw in an attempt to bring back the free agent, according to a league source. In hopes of retaining the Marshall product, the club is looking to restructure Brandon Jacobs’ contract, which has a base number of $4.65 [...]

Gore Likely To Holdout; 49ers Still Seeking Nnamdi?

Gore Is Truly An Elite RB According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter via Twitter, San Francisco 49ers standout running back Frank Gore is expected to holdout during training camp. Consider this a welcome-to-the-NFL moment for 49ers HC Jim Harbaugh: RB Frank Gore is planning to hold out when SF reports to camp. The back from the [...]