Peppers speaks: Panthers DE stronger, fitter
After his worst season as a pro, Julius Peppers enters the final year of his contract with the Carolina Panthers feeling stronger, fitter and more comfortable after his move to right defensive end.
Archive for July, 2008
Hill has no time to pout
Former Southern Illinois University quarterback Nick Hill was released by the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, just a week after training camp began.
Ravens’ OT depth being put to the test
It has been a tough stretch for the Ravens’ offensive tackles. Rookie ORT Oniel Cousins was the latest to suffer an injury, leaving practice on Thursday after hurting his knee, The Baltimore Sun reported …
Cardinals notebook: Boldin may have MRI on hamstring
Anquan Boldin likely will undergo an MRI to check out a nagging hamstring problem.
Day one at Bills training camp
Bills training camp opened this morning at St. John Fisher. The team wrapped up a double session this afternoon but the continuing story line is the absence of Jason Peters.
Leftwich to visit, won’t get signed
When a former NFL starting quarterback pays a free agency visit, it’s an attention grabber.
Rex Grossman gets ready for practice during training camp.
Everybody’s take on the Bears’ quarterback competition seems to be the same. Rex Grossman is the better playmaker, but vulnerable to mistakes.
Panthers Training Camp | David Scott
Penn State might be known as Linebacker U, but Miami has also had its share of stars at that position.
Palmer Gets Copy Of Tressel’s Book
A few days after Carson Palmer bashed Ohio State football on a Los Angeles radio station, the Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback found some new reading material at his home.
Ravens camp tour: Flacco’s future bright, so handle with care
Sooner or later, Joe Flacco quarterbacks the Baltimore Ravens . We all know that.
When A-Dub Attacks
After an injury-shortened 2007 season, strong safety Adrian Wilson is anxious to return to the field and return to Pro Bowl status.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre.
BILLS: Kennard Cox rookie card
AGE: 22 - DRAFT: Seventh round, 251st overall - COLLEGE: Pitt - POSITION: Cornerback - HEIGHT: 6-0 - WEIGHT: 192 - HOMETOWN: Miami When Kennard Cox’s playing days are over, it’s possible he could one day be on …
Grimes benefits from Thomas endorsement with Falcons
Emmitt Thomas understands exactly what Brent Grimes is trying to accomplish with the Atlanta Falcons.
Muhammad takes Jarrett under wing
Muhsin Muhammad on Dwayne Jarrett : “I think he’s a good kid. He definitely has some good physical talent.” Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett has been learning from Muhsin Muhammad during training camp.
Muhammad takes Jarrett under wing
Muhsin Muhammad on Dwayne Jarrett : “I think he’s a good kid. He definitely has some good physical talent.” Panthers receiver Dwayne Jarrett has been learning from Muhsin Muhammad during training camp.
Drill in full pads sets tempo
Why did the Bengals place the franchise tag on right offensive tackle Stacy Andrews? The answer came at training camp Tuesday, July 29, the first workout in full pads.
Ravens sign offensive tackle Slaughter
The Ravens added depth to their offensive line by signing six-year veteran Chad Slaughter to a one-year contract after they couldn’t reach a deal with John Welbourn , a four-year starter for the Kansas City …
Arizona’s Ken Whisenhunt Faces Critical Season
Ordinarily, new NFL head coaches are given no more than three years to turn a losing program around.
Questions surround Bears offense
The thought that maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t meant to be crossed Mark Bradley’s mind.
Bills QB back practicing after thumb heals
Losman missed only one practice after jamming his right thumb when striking a teammate’s helmet while attempting a pass in practice Monday.
Panthers DT Scott suffers knee injury
Panthers DT Ian Scott, signed this offseason to compete in the defensive tackle rotation, hurt his knee in a morning practice Wednesday, according to reports.
Youth football camp teaches life lessons, fundamentals
It’s generally not this easy to bring Jeremy Phillips down to size. After all, he’s virtually a walking mountain at 6-foot-5 and 255 pounds.
Kicking the Competition
Kickers in the NFL get challenged every year in training camp, but Matt Stover has defeated all comers his entire career.
Rookie running back Forte impresses
On consecutive plays Tuesday, rookie running back Matt Forte powered up the middle for a touchdown in goal-line drills, then took a wide pitch and raced into the end zone.
Bills Podcast: The grooming of Leodis
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QB David Carr trying to find job with Giants
David Carr knows more than a few of his new teammates on the New York Giants are wondering about him.
NFL: Cardinals sign rookie cornerback Rodgers-Cromartie
July 26, 2008, 1:12AM AROUND NFL TRAINING CAMPS Cards sign CB Rodgers-Cromartie Chronicle News Services Arizona Cardinals The team agreed to a six-year contract with cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on …
Kearse back on field with Titans
NASHVILLE - Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse made his training camp debut Sunday, and was reunited on the field with defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth for the first time since 2003.
Kreutz takes part in first Bears practice
Six-time Pro Bowl center Olin Kreutz, sidelined with a sore Achilles’ tendon, practiced Tuesday for the first time this year.