NFL RUMORS: August 2007

MORE BREAKING NEWS!: Strahan Ends Holdout!

After 24 hours of soul-searching and a conversation with general manager Jerry Reese, seven-time Pro Bowl defensive end Michael Strahan has decided to end his holdout and report to the New York Giants. Strahan had been training in Los Angeles for weeks but had not decided whether to continue his career with the Giants until late Friday afternoon. "He's coming back because he wants to keep playing," his agent, Tony Agnone, told the New York Daily News. Strahan missed 36 days of training camp at a fine of $14,288 a day. To allow for his return, the Giants and Strahan reached a settlement in which the total fine was reduced from $514,368, but the amount he owed was still considered substantial. Early in the week, it appeared retirement was more of an option, and Strahan had hoped to make a decision by Monday. Reese described the talks with Strahan as "constructive and positive."

Source: ESPN

Breaking News: Frye Beats Out Anderson

Several sources close to the Cleveland Browns have said that the Browns will go with Charlie Frye once again as their starting quarterback. As the Browns have said, the loser of the QB race will be released meaning that Derek Anderson will either be released or traded soon, adding another quarterback to the suddenly huge quarterback market. Frye is expected to start until Brady Quinn is able to assume the role. Keep checking for more updates and the official press release.

Player Of The Week Video: Vince Young

Here's some highlights from Vince Young's rookie season. Young is expected to immediately become a huge star this year...

Quarterbacks May Be Avaiable Soon

The market for quarterbacks is suddenly booming with big names like Mark Brunell, Andrew Walter, Byron Leftwhich, Seneca Wallace, Kurt Warner, and more popping up. Check bamsnflrumors for all trade and release updates!

Teams Looking At Brunell

There have been numerous reports that various teams have contacted the Washington Redskins about veteran backup Mark Brunell. The Jaguars are one team reportedly interested in Brunell as they are expected to either trade or release Byron Leftwhich. Another team interested is the Seattle Seahawks who would like a veteran to supplement Matt Hasselbeck and Seneca Wallace. The final team reportedly interested in Brunell is the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons will probably make the biggest push for Brunell after losing Michael Vick and having only Joey Harrington right now.

Breaking News: Jaguars To Name QB Garrard

The Jacksonville Jaguars will name David Garrard their starting quarterback for the 2007 season on Friday, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported. Team and league sources said that former starter Byron Leftwich will likely be traded or released. Leftwich missed 15 games the last two seasons because of an injured left ankle. He had surgery last November, more than a month after coach Jack Del Rio benched him in favor of Garrard. The Jaguars have been actively calling teams around the league to gauge interest in Leftwich, who is in the last year of his contract. He had been designated as the starter in the offseason by Del Rio. Team sources said Garrard's continued development in training camp and preseason convinced Del Rio that Garrard was the right quarterback for the team. The Jaguars are also trying to acquire a veteran quarterback to serve as a backup and may turn to former Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell. Garrard went 145-of-241 for 1,735 yards, 10 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season, with a passer rating of 80.5. Leftwich was 108-of-183 for 1,159 yards, seven TDs and five interceptions last season, with a passer rating of 79.0.

Source: ESPN

Greg Olsen Leaves Game With Knee Injury

Bears rookie tight end Greg Olsen left the Bear's preseason finally tonight with an injury to his knee. Details are not yet known. Olsen was injured after catching a short pass by Kyle Orton and being tackled. Check back for updates.

Portis Needs Strong 08'

After a 2006 season that ended early because of shoulder and hand injuries and a forgettable preseason, Washington Redskins running back Clinton Portis admits this season may be his last with the team. "The world forgot about me this year," he said. "I have to make it work this year or I'll be out of here and probably be doing these same interviews somewhere else."

Source: Washington Times/ Yahoo Sports

Cowher Won't Coach In 2008

Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher broke some news behind closed doors in his introductory meeting with his new CBS teammates during last week's network seminar. "Bill came in to have a few words with our group and said, 'I'm not coaching this year, or in 2008,' " CBS analyst Solomon Wilcots told USA Today. Many reporters believed that Cowher would return in 08' after taking a year off, but apparently he's going to take as much time as he wants and may never return to the NFL.

Source: USA Today/Yahoo Sports

Teams Make Final Roster Cuts

This will be a huge week for all teams in the NFL as they prepare for the regular season and make the final roster cuts. The last pre-season game might not seem important for the starters, but for the backups this is the make-or-break game. Players expected to be traded or released: Andrew Walter, Chris Simms, Byron Leftwhich, Reggie Williams, Chris Chambers, Michael Clayton, and Julius Jones. Many players who just make the roster end up becoming huge stars such as Kurt Warner, Jake Delhomme, Samkon Gado, Adam Vinateri, Priest Holmes, Jeff Garcia, Willie Parker, Antonio Gates, Drew Bennet...and a whole lot more.

Strahan May Retire

Though Michael Strahan has been having multiple talks with the New York Giants per day about a contract extension, it looks as though Strahan might retire. Strahan seems to have lost respect for the Giants, especially in Coach Coughlin and quarterback Eli Manning and is too old to start playing for another team. Check back soon as there could be a retirement announcement soon...

Poll/ Playbook

Check out the poll on the right hand side of the blog...The new question is who will be the superbowl winner of the 2008 season? The winning team will get a whole day worths of rumors and news! Also, click the link provided to check out a PDF file of ten pages from the Arizona Cardinal's old playbook! It's pretty cool to see what the players have to study! CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK!

Wide Receivers May Be Available Soon

A few more wide receivers are expected to be traded after before the regular season, meaning there are some quality receivers ready to be picked up by some willing team. Three WR's rumored to be close to being traded are Jaguar's Reggie Williams, Dolphin's Chris Chambers, and Buc's Michael Clayton. A few teams are in need for some experienced wide receivers like the Green Bay Packers who have Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, and unknowns for the rest though rookie James Jones is having a great training camp/pre-season. Other teams looking for quality receivers: Falcons, Browns, Texans, Titans, and the Chiefs.

Cowboys Showcasing Jones

There's one reason and only one reason Julius Jones will be gone at the end of the season: The Dallas Cowboys don't think he's special. Think back over the last couple of years. The Cowboys worked out deals with Jason Witten, Bradie James and Roy Williams before or during the final year of their contracts. They're doing the same thing with Tony Romo. There has not been a peep about giving Jones a new deal. The Cowboys think Jones is a good player, but not worth the millions of upfront cash it will take to keep him.

Source: Yahoo Sports

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JaMarcus Russell Update

Yes we all know by now JaMarcus Russell still has not signed with the Raiders, and we all know that Russel is asking for more money then the Raiders are willing to give. It has been rumored that the Raiders are apparently putting Russell up on the trade block for another first round pick next year and more, just to see if they can do it. The Raiders are in no desperate need of Russell anymore with the addition of Daunte Culpepper, and backups Josh McCown and Andrew Walters. Culpepper has looked like his old Vikings self in the preseason and may keep the starting job for the 2008 season and maybe more if Russell doesn't sign soon. Some teams reportedly interested in Russell include the Lions, Jaguars, Ravens, and the Giants.

Brandon Jackson Suffers Concussion

Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Jackson suffered a concussion in last weeks preseason game against the Jaguars. Jackson is not expected to play this week in the Packer's game against the Titans, but is expected to return in the regular season opener against the Eagles. This injury leaves the Packers extremely thin with their running back group, only with Noah Herron and rookie DeShawn Wynn. The Packers have already lost Vernand Morency with a knee injury but he is expected to come back soon.

Corey Simon Joins Titans

Veteran free agent defensive tackle Corey Simon, released by the Indianapolis Colts earlier this month after what owner Jim Irsay termed a "bad mistake," reached a contract agreement with the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday. Financial details of the one-year contract were not immediately available. "It's where he wanted to be," agent Roosevelt Barnes said. "He liked [coach Jeff] Fisher and the organization, and he's definitely glad to be back [in the league]." By signing with the Titans, the seven-year veteran will have a chance to face the Colts twice yearly in AFC South play. Simon will finalize the contract Tuesday afternoon and will attempt to get himself quickly back into shape so that he can be a regular part of the Tennessee tackle rotation.

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Samuel Returns To Patriots

New England Patriots cornerback Asante Samuel has returned to the Patriots, ending his holdout. The Patriots applied the franchise tag to Samuel in February, guaranteeing him a one-year, $7.79 million contract but preventing him from becoming an unrestricted free agent. Samuel missed much of training camp when he and the team failed to agree on a long-term contract by the July 17 deadline. After that date, he could only re-sign with the Patriots for one year. Toby and Samuel's agent, Alonzo Shavers, declined to say whether the Patriots had gotten Samuel to report by promising they would not apply the franchise tag to him again next year.

Kevan Barlow Cut

Kevan Barlow was one of ten players cut today from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Barlow, a third-round pick by San Francisco in 2001, has rushed for 3,984 yards on 1,022 carries in six NFL seasons. He gained a career-high 1,024 yards while averaging 5.1 yards per carry in 2003. Last season, Barlow averaged only 2.8 yards per carry while gaining 370 yards in 12 games during his only season with the Jets. Barlow was expected to make a push for Willie Parker's backup, but he fell out of consideration fast with a poor training camp/preseason.

Vikings Trade For Holcomb

The Minnesota Vikings might not be as confident in Tavaris Jackson than they say they are. Today the Vikings traded for Eagles backup Kelly Holcomb for an undisclosed draft pick in 2009. This leaves the Eagles with McNabb, AJ Feely, and second round pick Kevin Kolb. The Vikings had only Brooks Bollinger and Tavaris Jackson left on the roster before adding Holcomb. Holcomb gives the Vikings an experienced QB, entering his 11th season. Holcomb has thrown for 5,401 yards and 37 touchdowns with 37 interceptions in 38 career games.

Brigg's Car Abandoned After Reck

(AP) LAKE FOREST, Ill. -- A damaged black Lamborghini registered to Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs was found abandoned early Monday alongside an expressway on the city's North Side, but it was unclear if Briggs was driving, authorities said.Illinois State Police officials said the 2007 Roadster, which had crashed into a light pole, was discovered around 3:15 a.m" [The] registration comes back to Lance Briggs, however we don't know who was driving the car at the time," Master Sgt. Kyron St. Clair said. Briggs contacted the Illinois State Police on Monday, and officers planned to meet with him later in the day, Master Sgt. Luis Gutierrez said. He said he did not have details about when or where the meeting would take place. "He contacted us to discuss the whereabouts of his car," Gutierrez said. Briggs, who has not addressed the media since reporting to training camp late last month, did not make himself available on Monday. But he did practice afterward. Bears spokesman Scott Hagel declined to say if Briggs was in the vehicle when it crashed, and would not say anything else about the incident. Briggs' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, was not available for comment, according to his brother Jason, who works for Rosenhaus Sports Representation. Jason Rosenhaus also declined comment.

Torry Holt's Knee Could Be A Problem

After getting his knee surgically repaired over the off season, Holt has looked like his old self running long routes and making spectacular catches. Holts knee seemed perfect, until now. Holt has been suffering from swelling in the knee and it has been limiting Holt lately. This could become a bigger concern as Holt gets more and more time in games and if it gets really bad it could make him miss some games. Continue to watch Holt and the progress of the knee injury. Keep checking back for more info.

Revis Solid In Jets Debut

Newly signed rookie Darrelle Revis had a solid debut for the New York Jets just a week after he was signed. Revis got a spot in the starting lineup this week after Andre Dyson and Justin Miller sat out. Revis had five tackles and one pass defensed against the New York Giants, though Eli Manning did not test Revis as much as everyone expected him to. Revis missed one tackle on Anthony Mix that went for a 9 yard gain, but on the next play he tackled Mix immediately for just a 3 yard gain.

Can This Be The End Of Vick?

Roger Goodell has handed Michael Vick an indefinite suspension without pay, and with prison time ahead of him the question is "will Michael Vick play football again?". Well in my opinion yes, Vick will play football again, but maybe not in the NFL. There are available options such as the AFL, which Vick could do very well in. This weeks poll will be to see if you think Michael Vick will play football professionally again. Email me or leave a comment about how much jail time Vick should receive and if the NFL should even let Vick back in the league. Oh an the title for the picture is "Michael Vick's jury got picked"

Driver Injury Update

It has been reported that Donald Driver was not seriously injured and he may not miss any regular season action at all. Packers GM Ted Thompson has confirmed that Driver dodged any season ending type of injury, but did not specify how long he would be out for. Do not expect this injury to sideline Driver for very long.

Sorry!

Hey readers, sorry about the site being down for the last three days. Due to severe weather the electricity at my house was knocked out so I had no way to update the site. Here's what has happen when the site was down... Michael Vick was suspended indefinitely without pay by Roger Goodell for his role in the dog fighting situation. Donald Driver was injured in the Packer's last preseason game. He was tackled and hurt his ankle, it does not appear to be a very severe injury but he could miss a good chunk, if not all of the 2007-08 campaign. Devin Hester left the Chicago Bear's preseason game early with an injury to his shoulder, it is unknown how severe it is though he was in a lot of pain it seemed. Tatum Bell left the Lion's game early with an injury to his lower right leg, it is again unknown how severe the injury is. Some big news out of the Chief's camp, coach Herm Edwards named Damon Huard the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs this year. It was a shock to many who believed that Brodie Croyle was going to have the starting spot this season. Once again I am very sorry for not being able to update the site and I hope this little summary of the last few days helps. Please continue to check the site as it will still be updated every single day like it was before the incident.

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Culpepper Makes It To #1

Daunte Culpepper will be Oakland's starting quarterback in the Raiders' preseason game Friday night against St. Louis. Culpepper, who signed with the Raiders as a free agent July 31 after being released by Miami in the offseason, has been taking the majority of reps with Oakland's starters in practice this week but coach Lane Kiffin didn't announce his plans until Wednesday. "I know Daunte's excited about it, I could tell when I told him," Kiffin said. "He's very excited to get a shot so we'll see what happens." Culpepper is the third quarterback to start for the Raiders this preseason. Josh McCown started against Arizona on Aug. 11, while Andrew Walter got the nod against San Francisco last Saturday. McCown will work in relief of Culpepper against the Rams, while Walter is No. 3 on the depth chart. Fantasy Meaning: Culpepper getting the nod this week does not mean that he will be the starting quarterback in the regular season so he is still a very very risky pick in any fantasy league and I advise anyone that you should NOT take any Raiders QB.

Brady Has A Son

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- It's a boy for Bridget Moynahan and New England Patriots' quarterback Tom Brady. The actress gave birth to the baby in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Moynahan's publicist Christina Papadapoulos said in a statement. "Both mother and baby are doing well," she said. Other details were not immediately released. Moynahan and Brady split up late last year after a three-year relationship. Brady, who has been dating supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wasn't on the field or sidelines for the first 15 minutes of Patriots practice Wednesday. The quarterback had said he wanted a few days off to attend the birth of his first child. It was unknown if he arrived before the baby was born. The real question is...will this kid have Brady's arm or Moyahan's looks?

Trotter Visits Bucs

Yes, here's another Jeremiah Trotter post! Released on Tuesday by the Philadelphia Eagles in a stunning move, the four-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker is to fly to Tampa on Wednesday night to visit with Bucs officials. There are several other clubs which have also indicated an interest in the nine-year veteran, but he has yet to arrange any trips beyond the meeting with Tampa Bay officials and coaches. It has also been reported that he will visit the Broncos soon.

Mangini Threatens Team/ Pennington vs Kellen

After Thomas Jones went down with a calf injury, his agent Drew Rosenhaus announced to the media that it was a strained calf and that he would be back by the regular season opener. That did not make New York Jets coach Eric Mangini happy, he has reportedly threatened the whole team that they can have huge fines or suspensions if they or their agents release any inside information. Mangini also said that Chad Pennington is for sure the starter this year, but has gained confidence in rookie backup Kellen Clemens. Pennington has been shown up in the preseason by Clemens, who has four TD passes and two interceptions in the first two preseason games. Fantasy Warning: Yes Pennington had a huge season last year, but he did have a career-high 16 interceptions...If Pennington continues to struggle do not expect Mangini to hesitate to put Kellen Clemens in the game. Pick Chad Pennington with caution.

Priest Holmes Comeback "Cut" Short By Chiefs

It has been reported that Kansas City Chiefs' running back Priest Holmes will not have a spot on this year's roster. Holmes has said that he was in perfect condition and if Larry Johnson didn't sign that he would take the number one spot. Looks like thats not going to happen, the Chiefs will either release Holmes or put him on the Physically Unable to Perform list (PUP). Look for Holmes to be picked up by a team fast if he is released, if Holmes gets healthy he can play at a very high level. Any team that needs experience or just another running back would find Holmes to be a good fit.

Trotter To Denver?

Recently released linebacker Jeremiah Trotter has been rumored to be talking to the Denver Broncos about a short-term deal. Trotter was released last week from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Huard Injured, Croyle Will Be QB

The Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback competition was tipping toward Brodie Croyle anyway, but Damon Huard's sore leg may end all of the suspense.Huard didn't practice on Monday. He stood close by with an ice pack on his chronically sore right calf. He noticeably favored the leg when he walked.

What's Up With JaMarcus Russel?

Well we all know that JaMarcus Russel is still holding from joining the Oakland Raiders until he gets a good contract, but what is taking so long? Well I got some inside news that JaMarcus Russel is reportedly asking for a salary that would be bigger than most starting quarterbacks in the NFL. It's also been reported that he wants a five year deal, while the Raiders would be looking for a long-term deal. There were a few rumors (which I don't personally believe) that the Raiders were looking to trade Russel for a teams first round pick next year and more... Keep checking this post to find out the updated negotiation rumors.

BREAKING NEWS: LARRY JOHNSON SIGNS!

Larry Johnson ended his 25-day holdout Tuesday morning by finalizing a five-year extension that will keep him with the Chiefs through 2012. Johnson's contract is worth $45 million, with $19 million guaranteed. Of the guaranteed money, $12 million is the signing bonus and $7 million is guaranteed salary. Both sides were working on the deal Monday night. The final holdup was the payout over the first three years of the contract. Once that was resolved, Johnson decided to report and accept the Chiefs' proposal. Johnson reported to the practice field late Tuesday morning, put on his helmet and was ready for duty. There goes all of the rumors that he was being traded! Fantasy Side: Larry Johnson is now a 100% safe to pick second or third in a draft. UPDATE!: There are conflicting reports that Johnson may have signed a six year contract...I still go with my initial report that it was a five year contract extension.

Upcoming Interview: Tom Waddle

In two weeks I will be interviewing former Chicago Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle. If you have any questions you would like me to ask him please leave a comment on this post or email me at bamsnflrumors@yahoo.com

Larry Johnson Being Traded?

It seemed that in the past two weeks the Kansas City Chiefs and running back Larry Johnson have been growing farther and farther apart in contract negotiations. It was reported last week that Johnson and the Chiefs did come to an agreement but it has now fallen through. There are many teams looking at Johnson right now. Here's a few teams who have reportedly looked into making a trade for LJ: Packers, Bengals, and the Giants. The Packers are in need of a running back after Ahman Green left, but they intent on helping make rookie Brandon Jackson their back of the future. The Bengals need some help at running back after losing rookie back-up Kenny Irons. The only problem with that would be that they have Rudi Johnson who can be an every down back but would have to be the backup with LJ being a workhorse. The Giants look to be a good fit, only having big man Brandon Jacobs and Reuben Droughns to fill the gap left by Tiki Barber's departure.

Prosecutors Looking For 12-36 months

Michael Vick Update: The prosecution will be looking for 12 to 36 months in prison for Michael Vick. Expect a big suspension from Roger Goodell coming up. Here's a link if you want to buy a Michael Vick dog chew toy!

Trotter Gets Released

Four-Time Pro-Bowler middle linebacker Jeremiah Trotter has been released by the Philadelphia Eagles. A nine-year veteran, Trotter was informed of his status in a meeting with coach Andy Reid. The Eagles suggested that the now-unrestricted free agent consider retirement, but the 30-year-old's preference is to continue playing in the league. Trotter's release will become official when his name appears on the NFL's internal transactions wire this afternoon. In 131 games with the Eagles (1998-2001, 2004-2006) and Redskins (2002-2003), Trotter has 1,184 tackles, 12½ sacks and nine interceptions. He has notched 100 or more tackles in seven seasons, and 150-plus tackles five times, and had 202 stops in 1999. Expect Trotter to sign with another team soon, the only reason the let Trotter go was because they feel that Takeo Spikes will better fit their defense.

BREAKING NEWS! MICHAEL VICK TO PLEAD GUILTY!

AP Press Release: Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, although federal sentencing guidelines most likely would call for less. Vick's plea hearing is Aug. 27. "After consulting with his family over the weekend, Michael Vick asked that I announce today that he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors regarding the charges pending against him," lead defense attorney Billy Martin said in a statement. "Mr. Vick has agreed to enter a plea of guilty to those charges and to accept full responsibility for his actions and the mistakes he has made. Michael wishes to apologize again to everyone who has been hurt by this matter." NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has barred Vick from the Falcons' training camp but has withheld further action while the league conducts its own investigation. Vick is charged with conspiracy to travel in interstate commerce in aid of unlawful activities and conspiracy to sponsor a dog in an animal fighting venture. He had pleaded not guilty last month and vowed to clear his name at a November trial. Check back frequently for more updates, and news on his coming suspension...

Trent Green Gets Nod

The Miami Dolphins announced today that Trent Green has beat out Cleo Lemon as the starting quarterback for the 2007-08' season. The Dolphins acquired Green from the Kansas City Chiefs in early June for a draft pick, expecting that he would emerge as Miami's 11th different starting quarterback since Dan Marino retired seven years ago.Green threw for 21,459 yards and 118 touchdowns in 5{ seasons as the starter in Kansas City, but missed eight games last season because of a concussion suffered in the season opener -- and wanted a trade because he felt the Chiefs wouldn't give him a chance to vie against Damon Huard and Brodie Croyle for the job.

Source: ESPN AP

Falcons Very Thin At QB's

Michael Vick is gone with legal troubles, leaving Joey Harrington as the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Now the Falcons have even more problems. In Friday nights preseason game, the Falcons lost backup D.J. Shockley for the entire season, Shockley tore the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee and also suffered damage to the medial collateral ligament. This leaves just Harrington and Chris Redman as the Falcons quarterbacks. This could force the Falcons to make a trade or pick up an available free agent quarterback. One possibility is the Falcons taking the loser of the Cleveland Brown quarterback situation (Derek Anderson or Charlie Frye), or the Raiders QB challenge (Daunte Culpepper, Josh McCown, Andrew Walters). The best scenario would be Michael Vick being cleared of all charges and resuming his job as the starting quarterback...but thats just a scenario!

Broncos Trade Warren To Raiders

The Denver Broncos have traded defensive tackle Gerald Warren to the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed pick. The trade came after the Broncos held Warren out of both their preseason games while they shopped him around the league. It was believed that, if Denver failed to find a viable trade partner by early this week, they would release the six-year veteran tackle. Washington was among the teams that would have been interested in Warren as a free agent. In Oakland, Warren, now traded for a second time in three seasons, joins a tackle depth chart that includes veterans Warren Sapp, Terdell Sands, and Tommie Kelly.

Jason Campbell Hurt

Campbell was hit flush on the knee in the first quarter by Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel, who was assessed with a personal foul for a low hit on a quarterback in the pocket. Campbell grabbed his knee in pain and remained on the field for a couple of minutes before gingerly limping to the sideline. X-rays revealed only a bruise - and no serious ligament damage that could ruin his season. ``The scary thing about it, when he hit me, it just felt awkward,'' Campbell said. ``It felt weak, but after they started stretching and pulling on it a little bit, the strength got back into it. Right now it's just stiff and sore, so I expect a full recovery soon.'' Campbell isn't sure how soon, but he should recover in time for the regular season. Washington was hoping the same thing as he kept usual sunny disposition while talking about his elbow, which popped out of place when it got caught between two helmets during a tackle. If Campbell is out for any part of the regular season, this could be the final blow to an injury plagued Redskins. They have already lost running back Clinton Portis for part of the season and Mark Brunell just is not the same quarterback he used to be.

Packers Rout Seahawks

The Green Bay Packers showed a lot of improvement this week, routing the Seattle Seahawks for a 48-13 win. Brett Favre and the first team offense got two touchdowns and a field goal, one a pass to rookie receiver James Jones and rookie Brandon Jackson ran one for a score. The first team defense did just as well sacking Seattle quarterbacks seven times. When the second offense came in for the Packers the big plays kept going. Aaron Rodgers threw 10-16 for 97 yards and a touchdown, but fumbled twice. Not only did the first and second offenses and defenses have great games, but so did the special teams. Return man Will Blackmon ran 83 yards on a kick return before getting a horse-collar tackle which tacked on another eight yards to the play. The player of the game award goes to James Jones who caught two touchdowns for 58 yards in just 2 and 1/2 quarters of play.

Quinn Shines In NFL Debut

Brady Quinn's first game in the NFL was a memorable one. Quinn entered the Browns-Lions game in the fourth quarter and threw two touchdown passes in the Browns 23-20 loss tonight. Quinn is still not expected to start in the beginning of this season, but will have to wait until he replaces the Frye vs Anderson quarterback match-up winner.

Testaverde Is Still Playing

Vinny Testaverde, the oldest quarterback in the NFL (43) has re-signed with the New England Patriots and will play his 21st NFL season. Testaverde has started 208 of his 226 NFL games and is in the top 10 on the career lists for yards passing, attempts, completions and touchdown passes. It is still unknown how much the contract is worth.

Falcon's Owner Says Vick Is Through

The owner of the Atlanta Falcons Arthur Blank yesterday said in an interview that Michael Vick's days as a Falcon are likely over. The evidence against Vick is overwhelming and all of Vick's co-defendants took plea deals and pleaded guilty. Check back for more info as Vick could be released or traded very shortly. Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txfalconsvick&prov=st&type=lgns

Ferguson Trade Already Worked Out?

The surprise announcement made yesterday by Packer's head coach Mike McCarthy that the Packers were set to trade or release wide receiver Robert Ferguson may have been intentional. It has been rumored that the Packers had worked out a trade with some unknown team for either a low draft pick or another player of his status. Update: Robert Ferguson has been released from the Packers.

Which Quarterback Will Do The Best?

Tony Romo or Philip Rivers? Thats the big question for today...both of these quarterbacks were stars at one point last year, both of them being backups until last year. Rivers had a great first 10 games, but struggled in the last 6... For Romo, he shined about mid-season, and played great until the missed field goal snap that lost his team there playoff game against the Seahawks. Romo ended up being a bigger star because of what he did off-field with Jessica Simpson, but Rivers playing well really helped make the Chargers a dominant team with him and LT. Leave a comment...

Brown's QB Loser Will Really Be A Loser

Whoever loses the quarterback race for the Cleveland Browns will be released the team has said. The two competing quarterbacks are Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson. It looks like right now that Charlie Frye is leading the race, but anything can happen in the preseason. The Browns right now are really focused on developing Brady Quinn to be their future quarterback.

Want To Find Out Something?

Okay here's something for all of you readers...If you have any questions about a player being resigned, traded, released, or any other questions...leave a comment on this post or email me at bamsnflrumors@yahoo.com. I'm going to answer every single question...no matter what.

Patriots Ink Warren For Another Five Years

The New England Patriots, who emphasize on re-signing their best players have re-signed defensive linemen Ty Warren. The contract is a five year, $35 million dollar contract with $18 million guaranteed. In four seasons, Warren has appeared in 63 games and started 51 contests. He has compiled 291 tackles, 13½ sacks, six pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two recoveries. He has also started in seven of his 11 postseason appearances and has 38 tackles.

Green Looks Sharp In Return To KC

Trent Green, who was recently traded to the Miami Dolphins from Kansas City looked sharp in his first return to his old team. Green only played the first quarter but looked sharp passing 4-for-7 for 41 yards. Oh and if you were wondering, Green was booed when he entered the stadium.

On The Block: Robert Ferguson

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy announced today that wide receiver Robert Ferguson will no longer play with the Green Bay Packers and they Packers will be looking to trade him. Ferguson, who was a 2nd round pick six years ago was projected to be a superstar, but was a bust. Ferguson was clearly losing the battle for being the fourth receiver behind Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, and James Jones. This was a huge blow for Ferguson who lost the number two position shortly after Greg Jennings joined the team. Ferguson had a bad foot sprain four games into the season and was put on the IR.

New Teams To Be Added To The NFL

For those of you NFL fans in Los Angeles, congratulations because there will soon be a a team there. There are reports that there are going to be a few new teams added to the NFL in the next few years, Los Angeles is one city reportedly bidding for a new team and also Chicago is trying to get another team to help benefit there bid for the 2016 summer Olympics. Cities with interest in getting an NFL team:

1) L.A.
2) Chicago
3) Mexico City***
4) Toronto***
5) San Antonio
6) Las Vegas
7) Austin
8) Orlando
9) Portland
10) Oklahoma City
11) Kansas City
12) Louisville

***- Non-U.S. states

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Revis Finally Signs UPDATE

The New York Jets and Darrelle Revis have finally come to an agreement on his rookie contract. As I have been reporting the last couple of days Revis has been trying to get a five year contract though the Jets wanted a six year contract. It is unclear which side won out, or how much money Revis is receiving...Revis' contract is a six-year deal worth approx. $36 million dollars.

Cardinal's Okeafor Likely Out For Season

Arizona Cardinal's starting outside linebacker Chike Okeafor has undergone surgery to reattach a torn bicep tendon and will likely miss the entire 2008 campaign. Okeafor was injured in last week's preseason game against the Oakland Raiders...this will be a tough loss for the already week Cardinal defense.

More Pacman News...

Well Pacman Jones is at it again...Suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is not expected to play in the NFL this season, so he keeps looking for new ways to stay busy. First there was wrestling, now it's hip-hop. His National Street League Records, based in Atlanta, announced Wednesday that Jones will team with producer Spoaty in a duo called Posterboyz with their first single "Let it Shine" being released Aug. 27. The song talks about big money, cars and jewelry. This latest venture might cause more problems for Jones with the National Football League. Officials are looking into whether or not the record label's name, National Street League Records, infringes on the league's trademark, NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said. (And yes I do know that the picture has nothing to do with music!)

Hot Topic Of The Day

We all know how big of a problem steroids and other performance enhancing drugs are in sports. But here's a good question...what if the one and only punishment for taking any type of performance enhancing drug was expulsion from the league. Would that stop players from taking the steroids? Leave a comment or email me at bamsnflrumors@yahoo.com.

Chambers Pleads Not Guilty To DWI

(AP) Miami Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers will plead not guilty to driving while impaired, his lawyer said Wednesday. George Laughrun said Chambers will fight the charge stemming from his arrest July 14, when he was pulled over several miles south of downtown Charlotte. Chambers was also charged with reckless driving and speeding. A hearing on the case scheduled for Wednesday was postponed until Sept. 26. Laughrun said Chambers was charged with DWI despite a blood-alcohol level of .06, below the legal limit of .08. Under stricter drunk driving laws in North Carolina, Chambers could still be convicted. Chambers, Miami's top receiver, made the Pro Bowl in 2005. He had 59 catches for 677 yards and four touchdowns last season.

Burress Should Return Soon

New York Giant's wide receiver Plaxico Burress has yet to return to the field after spraining his ankle August 2nd, but coach Tom Coughlin hinted that Burress will be returning to practice today. Burress said in a recent interview that this was the first time he has ever sprained his ankle, but he feels that it is strong now but it is just sore. Expect Burress to be completely healthy by the regular season.

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