Brunell signs with Jets
Update: NFL.com’s Jason LaCanfora is reporting that the Jets have signed veteran quarterback Mark Brunell to a two-year contract in the veteran minimum range. The Jets have been searching for a backup with Brunell’s experience, to help second-year franchise quarterback Mark Sanchez, throughout the offseason and with the restrictions of... Read More
Haynesworth A Backup
Update: According to the AP, Washington Redskins DL Albert Haynesworth will start training camp as a backup. Head coach Mike Shanahan said that if Haynesworth passes his conditioning test, he will have to work his way up to a starter. Haynesworth held a boycott against the Redskins for not wanting to play in the newly implemented 3-4 defense.... Read More
Dolphins Sign Ex-Saint Grant
Update: Steve Wyche of NFL.com reports that the Miami Dolphins and DE Charles Grant have agreed on a contract. The deal could reportedly be worth up to $4.5 million over 2 years.
Fantasy Impact: Grant had 5.5 sacks prior to getting injured for the Saints last season. Although the Dolphins have switched from a 4-3 to a 3-4 defense,... Read More
Clausen Signs With Panthers
Update: The Associated Press reported on Wednesday that the Carolina Panthers and rookie QB Jimmy Clausen have agreed on a 4-year contract. The deal includes $2.53 million in guarantees, and it means the Panthers will have all rookies into camp on time.
Fantasy Impact: After releasing QB Jake Delhomme this off-season, the current... Read More
Brunell Now A Jet
Update: According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the New York Jets have signed free-agent QB Mark Brunell to a 2-year deal. The 17-year veteran will be Mark Sanchez's backup.
Fantasy Impact: With the signing of Brunell, this could be the end of the road for QB Kellen Clemens as a Jet. Clemens was a 2nd round pick in 2006... Read More
Raiders, McClain Come to Terms
Update: A league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Oakland Raiders and LB Rolando McClain have agreed on a contract late Wednesday night. The 5-year deal is worth $40 million, with $23 million guaranteed. The rookie was the 8th overall pick this past spring, and is the 3rd 1st-round selection to sign so far.
Fantasy... Read More
Gates Gets Extension
Update: A source told ESPN's Chris Mortensen that the San Diego Chargers and TE Antonio Gates have agreed to a 5-year extension. The extension is worth $36.175 million, with $20.4 million in guarantees.
Fantasy Impact: With the uncertainty of WR Vincent Jackson's availabilty due to a contract dispute, Gates will be... Read More
No Suspension For Young
Update: The Tennessean reports that the NFL will not suspend Tennessee Titans starting QB Vince Young. Young was involved in an altercation at a Dallas strip club on June 13th.
Fantasy Impact: After a horrendous 0-6 start with Kerry Collins starting at QB, Young was plugged into the starting lineup and the Titans finished their... Read More
Terrell Owens Signs with Bengals
Terrell Owens can still make headlines. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on July 27 and it easily makes the Bengals a better team with Owens. I would love to cover the Cincinnati Bengals beat report this season. They have Chad Ochocinco and Owens in the same receiving corps. If they don’t win, watch the fireworks and sound bits. The player... Read More
Titans File Lawsuit Against USC and Kiffin
Update: According to the Nashville City Paper, the Tennessee Titans filed a lawsuit in Davidson County Chancery Court against the University of Southern California and head football coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin allegedly used “improper means in their procurement” of Kennedy Pola, who was hired by Kiffin to be USC’s offensive... Read More
