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QUICK HITS June 19, 2009

The NFL suspended Browns WR Dante Stallworth indefinitely for violating the league’s personal conduct and substance abuse policies, Rotoworld has learned.

According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, QB Brett Favre is pain free, contrary to earlier media reports.

Raiders recent No. 1 Draft Pick Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, has re-injured his right hamstring, per Contra Costa Times’ Jerry McDonald.

The Arizona Cardinals have signed fourth-round pick Greg Toler, CB, PFT has reported.

There are 61 days until we kick off the 2009 NFL Season. -RZR

Source: Rotoworld, Contra Costa Times, Star Tribune, Profootballtalk - 5:41 p.m. et

Quick Hits – March 19

March 19, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

The New Orleans Saints have cut cornerback Mike McKenzie, PFT has posted.

The Arizona Cardinals have been busy lately, signing four players Thursday: TE Anthony Becht, C Donovan Raiola, G Elton Brown and DT Ronald Leisle.

There are varying reports on Dante Stallworth’s blood alcohol content after the car accident that claimed the life of a 59-year-old man. All of the recent reports, however, have Dante over the legal limit, according to PFT.

Georgia QB Matt Stafford put on a show at his Pro Day workout, displaying a strong, accurate arm, writes Gil Brandt of NFL.com.

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review’s Scott Brown believes the Steelers will show no interest in free-agent WR Torry Holt.

The Jaguars traded DT Tony McDaniel to the Miami Dolphins Wednesday in exchange for a seventh-round pick.

Source: Profootballtalk, NFL.com, KFFL.com, PittsburghLive.com - 10:24 p.m. et

In the papers – March 18

March 18, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

Jets RB Thomas Jones was a no-show for the third straight day, which, as The Newark Star-Ledger writes, could affect the team’s draft plans if his absence continues through April.

The Cleveland Browns have issued a statement from Dante Stallworth, the Cleveland Plain Dealer has reported.

The Steelers signed two veterans Tuesday, lineman Trai Essex and cornerback Fernando Bryant, writes the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

New executive director of the NFL Players Associations DeMaurice Smith plans to meet with commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday, according to the Houston Chronicle.

The Tennessean has learned that the Titans and return man Mark Joneshave agreed to terms on a multiyear deal. Jones will help fill the void left by Chris Carr. The Titans also received a visit Wednesday from free-agent CB Donald Strickland.

The Raiders re-signed return man Justin Miller and defensive tackle William Joseph, though most of the sports world only found out when the players showed up for offseason workouts, writes David White of the San Francisco Chronicle.

According to the Detroit Free Press, teammates of Daunte Culpepper say the Lions signal caller has lost weight. 

The Packers have re-signed DE Michael Montgomery, according to Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Free-agent safety Darren Sharper has agreed to terms with the Saints, per StarTribune.com

Cardinals QB Kurt Warner underwent hip surgeryon Tuesday, writes The Arizona Republic’s Bob McManaman.

Free-agent tackle Marvel Smith met with the 49ers Wednesday, according to John Crumpacker of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Source: nj.com, Cleveland.com, post-gazette.com, chron.com,  tennessean.com, sfgate.com, freep.com, greenbaypressgazette.com, StarTribune.com, sfgate.com- 9:37 p.m. et

Quick Hits – March 17

March 17, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

The Kansas City Chiefs have called a 5:30 p.m. ET press conference to announce a signing, but the player’s identity has not been released. Ooohhh the suspense. Those tricky Chiefs. The Kansas City Star is betting on Orlando Pace.

Update: The Chiefs have announced the addition of three players: WR Bobby Engram, LB Monty Beisel and WR Terrance Copper.

The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Ravens have will visit with free-agent TE L.J. Smith (Eagles). Profootballtalk has learned that Smith is already signed– a reported one-year, $1.5 million deal.

PFT has also reported that the Ravens have signed CB/KR Chris Carr.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Panthers will not trade DE Julius Peppers to the Patriots.

The Cardinals have re-signed LB Clark Haggans, the team has announced.

Running back Marshawn Lynch is meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday to discuss Lynch’s arrest and pending suspension. Clark Judge of CBSSports.com is reporting the suspension will be “one but no more than two” regular-season games.

Profootballtalk has been exploring the options for the Broncos and trading QB Jay Cutler.

The Saints have agreed to terms with DL Paul Spicer, Rotoworld has learned from the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Source: Rotoworld, Kansas City Star, azcardinals.com, Profootballtalk, CBSSports.com, kcchiefs.com - 5:15 p.m. et

McFadden heading to desert

Profootballtalk has reported that free-agent CB Bryant McFadden has signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals. The deal includes $5 million guaranteed.

Source: Profootballtalk.com – 10:28 p.m. et

Leinart won’t ask to be traded

KFFL has learned from The Arizona Republic that Cardinals backup QB Matt Leinart will not ask to be traded, despite the fact that Kurt Warner was recently re-signed by the team.

Leinart reportedly is not content being a backup, but he is still not looking to be traded.

Source: KFFL.com – 4:41 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – March 7

The Chargers have reportedly made one final offer to restructure LaDanian Tomlinson’s contract, per The San Diego Union Tribune.

Matt Maiocco of The Press Democrat is shooting down the reports that OT Khalif Barnes (Jaguars) is close to signing with the Raiders. Maiocco says Barnes agent Kenny Zuckerman told him that Barnes will sign with one of two other teams, and not the 49ers or Raiders.

Rotoworld has learned from the Chicago Tribune that RB Kevin Jones has agreed on a two-year, $3.5 million deal to stay with the Bears.

The Eagles signed ex-Browns safety Sean Jones to an undisclosed contract.

Add the Bears to the list of teams that are NOT interested in T.O. Just say No. Profootballtalk has a nifty page they created called the “Anti-T.O. List.”

Cornerback Bryant McFadden hopes to make a decision soon, per PFT. There are reportedly four teams in the running: the Steelers, Cardinals, Dolphins, and Eagles.

The Dallas Cowboys signed DE Igor Olshansky to a four-year, $18 million contract, NFL.com has reported.

[Editor's Note: PFT has a great Seinfeld video clip with this story - the Ukraine is weak - from the Label Maker episode. I chose not to post it since they had it first, because, you know, I prefer to do my own material.]

The Browns have signed former Jets DE C.J. Mosley, PFT has reported.

The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of former Jets defensive end C.J. Mosley on Friday.

PFT has reported that the Bills may be interested in the services of Terrell Owens.

Source: Rotoworld.com, The San Diego Union Tribune, PressDemocrat.com, ChicagoTribune.com, Profootballtalk.com, NFL.com – 9:45 p.m. et