Napoleon Kaufman returns to Raiders, as team chaplainMike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the saying goes, “Once a Raider, always a Raider.” And one former Raiders has found a way to stay a Raider, by becoming the team’s new chaplain. The Raiders have announced that one-time running back Napoleon Kaufman is returning to the franchis… |
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Chargers keep Jacob HesterApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The Chargers have signed another free agent. This one is one of their own. Fullback Jacob Hester has agreed to terms on a one-year deal, the team announced Friday night. The Chargers say that Hester will back up Le’Ron McClain, who joined the Chargers… |
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Broncos release starting cornerback Andre’ GoodmanApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com Three weeks after trading their starting quarterback, the Broncos have dumped one of their starting cornerbacks. The team has announced that veteran corner Andre’ Goodman has been released. Goodman started every game in 2011, eight in 2010, and all 16 i… |
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Another former Peyton target is availableApr 13, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com If Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning craves familiarity, another guy who used to catch his passes in Indy is available. The Colts have announced that received Blair White has been waived. White, an undrafted free agent who signed with the team in 2010,… |
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Chargers sign T Henderson to 1-year contractApr 13, 2012
Associated Press, ESPN.com The San Diego Chargers have signed free agent tackle Mario Henderson to a one-year contract. |
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Ed Hochuli gives advice on how to admit a mistakeApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com In 2008, Ed Hochuli cost the Chargers a game against the Broncos by wrongly ruling that Denver quarterback Jay Cutler had thrown an incompletion, when he had actually fumbled. Afterward Hochuli apologized and admitted he had botched the call. The apolog… |
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Chiefs left tackle Albert changes agentsApr 13, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Offensive tackle Branden Albert is one of a host of Chiefs players entering the last year of their contracts. Unsigned franchise player Dwayne Bowe, defensive end Glenn Dorsey, guard Ryan Lilja, running back Peyton Hillis, and linebacker Jovan Belcher a… |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com The new-look Raiders have adjusted in many ways their approach to the media. Transactions are now announced via press release, not through a subtle update to the transactions page on the team’s website, days after the transaction occurs. Also, playe… |
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A.J. Smith ready to make deals in the draftApr 13, 2012
Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Chargers General Manager A.J.Smith has always enjoyed wheeling and dealing at draft time, and he says this year will be no exception. “We’re wide open,” Smith told U-T San Diego on Thursday. “We have been always since I’ve been here, and we’ve… |
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AFC West links: Thomas prefers ManningApr 13, 2012
Denver Broncos The Tim Tebow-Demaryius Thomas connection from last season's playoff win against Pittsburgh might be one of the team's most memorable touchdowns in history, but Thomas wasn't overly nostalgic when Tebow was shipped out to make room for Pe… |
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