Falcons don’t plan to use the franchise tagMike Florio, profootballtalk.com As the second day of the franchise-tag fortnight comes to a conclusion, no tags have been applied. And more than a few teams reportedly are inclined to keep it that way. The latest no-tag team is the Falcons. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, t… |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com Union leader Domonique Foxworth says NFL players don't trust commissioner Roger Goodell because of the Saints bounty case, in particular. |
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Associated Press, ESPN.com New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the club has cut veteran tight end David Thomas and third-year cornerback Johnny Patrick. |
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Jay Busbee, yahoo.com The story of Tony Gonzalez, future Hall of Famer and one of the best tight ends ever to play the game, was one of the hallmarks of the Atlanta Falcons' 2012 season. Gonzalez, who had never won a playoff game, helped the Falcons to reach the NFC Champion… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com The NFL’s Competition Committee is asking for players’ input as it considers revising the rules about low blocks. Falcons President and NFL Competition Committee Chairman Rich McKay told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Packers defensive tackle Ryan P… |
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The New Orleans Saints just freed up $2.219 million in salary-cap space. The Saints reportedly have parted ways with tight end David Thomas and cornerback Johnny Patrick. Releasing Thomas instantly frees up $1.7 million in cap space. The waiver of Patri… |
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Escalators and the NFC SouthFeb 19
One of the many reasons the New Orleans Saints are in a difficult salary-cap situation is that six of their players triggered escalators that will cost the team nearly $4 million in 2013. Kicker Garrett Hartley earned a $1.432 million escalator and safe… |
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Michael David Smith, profootballtalk.com Although Buccaneers defensive end Da’Quan Bowers has been charged with a felony weapons offense that carries a sentence of 3.5 to 15 years in prison, his attorney sounded an optimistic note in making a statement about the case today. “After a full and… |
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BRADENTON, Fla. -- When you talk to Sheldon Richardson, it’s a waste of time to beat around the bush. You can make subtle implications that he’s "outspoken" or "confident," but Richardson will take you right to the point. "I’m c… |
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Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis made some waves with his comments about Woody Johnson on Monday and we’ll be talking about them on Tuesday’s PFT Live. Bob Glauber of Newsday will join Mike Florio to discuss Revis’ feelings about not being in the loop… |
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NFL Nation previews the 2013 scouting combine by identifying the most important thing for each team to learn about its greatest area of need. Atlanta Falcons: The defensive line needs to be a focus this offseason. Defensive end John Abraham and defensiv… |
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ESPN.com news services, ESPN.com The Tampa Bay Buccaneers say they're gathering information after defensive end Da'Quan Bowers was arrested after a handgun was found in his luggage at a New York airport. |
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BRADENTON, Fla. -- Montee Ball has heard the talk and, contrary to what you might expect, he likes it. “They say I’m not special," the University of Wisconsin running back said Monday after a pre-combine workout at IMG Academy. “They say I’m not e… |
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