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Big deal: Draft breaks 2004 record with 33 trades
2008-04-28 03:13:00 The 2008 NFL draft broke the record for trades. Read More: Associated Press More About: Draft , Deal , Record , Breaks
Jets sign NCAA career rushing leader Woodhead
2008-04-28 02:32:00 Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead , the NCAA’s career rushing leader, signed a free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Sunday night, according to the player and his agent. Read More: Associated Press More About: Career , Sign , Leader
Lions pick RB Smith with first pick of second day
2008-04-28 01:08:00 After threatening Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record in college, Kevin Smith now can concentrate — or at least dream about — Sanders’ marks with the Detroit Lions . Read More: Associated Press More About: Pick
Report: Steroids dealer sold PEDs to lineman Lehr
2008-04-27 23:24:00 A convicted steroids dealer claims he sold steroids and human growth hormone to NFL offensive lineman Matt Lehr, according to a published report. Read More: Associated Press More About: Report , Steroids , Dealer , Sold
Pacman?s a Cowboy: NFL OKs Titans-Dallas deal
2008-04-27 18:38:00 The NFL has finally approved the first trade in league history involving a suspended player: Pacman Jones is officially a Dallas Cowboy . Read More: Ed Werder More About: Titans , Deal
Cowboys, Pacman agree on a three-year contract
2008-04-27 05:52:00 The Cowboys have signed Pacman Jones to a three-year contact with a club option for a fourth season and submitted the documentation to the NFL. Read More: Ed Werder More About: Contract , Year
Packers make it official, put Favre on retired list
2008-04-27 04:07:00 The Packers placed quarterback Brett Favre on the reserve-retired list Friday, effectively further shutting the door on his coming out of retirement. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: List , Make , Official
Lions? Pearson facing domestic battery charges
2008-04-26 21:11:00 Lions safety Kalvin Pearson has been arrested on felony domestic violence charges, incliding domestic battery by strangulation, according to media reports. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Battery , Domestic , Lions , Facing
Players union has concerns about Pacman deal
2008-04-26 17:18:00 Adam “Pacman ” Jones’ trade to the Dallas Cowboys may have run into another snag as the clock ticks down to the NFL draft. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Players , Union , Deal , Concerns
Titans sign Roos to six-year, $43M extension
2008-04-26 06:57:00 The Titans locked up a big key to the future by reaching a six-year, $43 million extension with left tackle Michael Roos. Read More: John Clayton More About: Extension , Sign , Year
Cowboys trade LB Ayodele, TE Fasano to Dolphins
2008-04-26 05:05:00 The Dallas Cowboys traded linebacker Akin Ayodele and tight end Anthony Fasano to the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round draft pick, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. Read More: Associated Press More About: Trade
Sources: Saints? Shockey talks stall over draft pick
2008-04-26 04:58:00 New Orleans’s apparent deal for would-be new tight end Jeremy Shockey has hit a delay with the Giants’ demand for more than a No. 2 draft pick for the former Pro Bowler, ESPN’s John Clayton reports. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Saints , Draft , Draft pick , Pick , Sources
On the clock: Pacman-to-Dallas trade not finalized
2008-04-26 02:23:00 The Pacman Jones-to-Dallas deal still wasn’t finalized Friday, two days after the teams agreed in principle and the eve of the NFL draft. Read More: Associated Press More About: Clock , Trade
Out of the game: Favre has no plans for return
2008-04-25 23:08:00 Maybe the best proof that Brett Favre is the football icon of his generation came Friday when he became the cover boy for Madden NFL ‘09. Read More: Associated Press More About: Game , Plans , The Game , Return
Pasquarelli to be honored by pro football writers
2008-04-25 20:45:00 Len Pasquarelli, a senior NFL writer for ESPN.com, has been selected by the Pro Football Writers of America as the 2008 recipient of the Dick McCann Award. Read More: John Clayton
Judge denies suspect?s bail request in Taylor case
2008-04-25 18:16:00 MIAMI — A Miami judge will not free one of the suspects in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor . Read More: Associated Press More About: Judge , Request , Case , Suspect
Well-traveled Radakovich retires after 48 years
2008-04-25 06:26:00 Dan Radakovich, the assistant head coach at Robert Morris and an assistant coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first two Super Bowl-winning teams, is retiring after 48 years as an NFL or college coach. Read More: Associated Press More About: Years
Niners? Baas tears muscle, will miss some camp
2008-04-25 01:54:00 San Francisco offensive lineman David Baas probably will be out until the regular season after tearing his right pectoral muscle. Read More: Associated Press More About: Miss , Camp , Muscle , Niners
Jets trade defensive tackle Robertson to Broncos
2008-04-25 00:02:00 The Jets have agreed to ship defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Broncos , an NFL source close to the situation told ESPN.com. Terms of the deal were not known but it’s believed to involve one or two picks in 2009. Read More: Bill Williamson More About: Trade
Source: Jets agree to trade Robertson to Broncos
2008-04-24 22:58:00 The Jets have agreed to ship defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson to the Broncos , an NFL source close to the situation told ESPN.com. Terms of the deal were not known but it’s believed to involve one or two picks in 2009. Read More: Bill Williamson More About: Source , Trade
Goodell set to punish Pats if new tape uncovered
2008-04-24 22:18:00 Roger Goodell is fully prepared to crack down again on the Patriots if his meeting with Matt Walsh uncovers a tape made of the Rams’ final walkthrough practice before the 2002 Super Bowl. Read More: Associated Press
Jets trade Robertson to Broncos for pick or picks
2008-04-24 22:15:00 The Jets traded defensive lineman Dewayne Robertson to the Broncos for an undisclosed draft pick or picks, ESPN.com’s Bill Williamson reported Thursday. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Trade , Pick
Goodell set to punish Pats, if new tape uncovered
2008-04-24 20:41:00 Roger Goodell is fully prepared to crack down again on the Patriots if his meeting with Matt Walsh uncovers a tape made of the Rams’ final walkthrough practice before the 2002 Super Bowl. Read More: Associated Press
Cowboys, Titans reach agreement on Pacman deal
2008-04-24 20:35:00 The Cowboys and Titans have reached an agreement on a trade for Pacman Jones. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Deal , Reach
Reports: Miami willing to deal Taylor for draft picks
2008-04-24 15:30:00 The Dolphins are shopping All-Pro defensive end Jason Taylor in hopes of acquiring another first-round draft pick, according to media reports in South Florida. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Miami , Draft , Deal
Vikings show off new, rich defensive end Allen
2008-04-24 07:23:00 The Vikings introduced new defensive end Jared Allen on Wednesday. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Rich , Show
Browns? run-blocking TE Heiden has back surgery
2008-04-24 03:42:00 Cleveland Browns tight end Steve Heiden recently underwent surgery to repair a bulging disc in his back and will be out for approximately three weeks, Heiden’s agent Jack Wirth confirmed Tuesday night. Read More: James Walker More About: Surgery , Back
Vandy?s Williams postpones honeymoon for draft
2008-04-24 01:08:00 Chris Williams had no problem persuading his new bride to postpone their honeymoon. Business comes first, and the left tackle from Vanderbilt is close to seeing his hard work and patience pay off. Read More: Associated Press More About: Draft , Honeymoon
Ex-Redskins Pro Bowler Ulinski dies in Kentucky
2008-04-24 00:22:00 Former Washington Redskins football player Harry Ulinski has died. He was 83. Read More: Associated Press More About: Kentucky , Dies
Report: Packers, ex-Vikings QB Culpepper meet
More articles from this author:2008-04-24 00:00:00 For the first time in his career, Aaron Rodgers knows he’ll be the Green Bay Packers ’ starting quarterback. While his role is certain, the Packers are still searching for an understudy for Rodgers and may end up turning to an ex-Viking to fill that role. Read More: ESPN.com news services More About: Report , Meet , Vikings 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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