“It goes back to my Pittsburgh days,” Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter said during a Wednesday conference call, referring to his “hate” for the Patriots.
“I felt a certain way, after some things came out, way back when I was in Pittsburgh, some AFC championships I lost to them, couple times. Come to figure out a few months later why we lost,” Porter said. ” So yeah, I have a natural hate for them. Period. And that’s just gonna be with me forever.”
Porter was referencing the Patriots videotape scandal, which was uncovered in 2007. We got our hands on the tape.
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 Staris 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.
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.
Since we’ve been away for the last day and a half, we’ll highlight some of the biggest moves in free agency, the NFL Draft, and other NFL News:
Michigan defensive tackle Will Johnson put on a show at his campus Pro Day workout, bench pressing 225 pounds a mind-blowing 47 times, PFT has reported.
According to The Boston Globe, the Patriots have retained defensive linemanMike Wright, after both sides agreed to a four-year deal worth about $7.5 million. The deal also reportedly contains approximately $10 million in play-time escalators.
Jaguars receiver Matt Joneswas released from jail Saturday, a day earlier than expected after Jones was serving a week-long stay after violating his plea agreement.
The Oakland Raiders have come to terms with free agent Khalif Barnes after weeks of hot-and-cold talks between the team and the former Jaguars offensive tackle, John Clayton of ESPN.com is reporting. The deal was believed to be dead when the Raiders said they were no longer interested. Either Barnes or the Raiders gave in — likely Barnes after receiving very little interest from other teams. But financial terms have not yet been released.
Free-agent WR Joey Galloway has signed a one-year deal with the New England Patriots, Profootballtalk has reported.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Dante Stallworth was detained but not yet charged after his alleged involvement Saturday in a car accident that led to the death of a 49-year old pedestrian. However, per PFT, the charges are expected. I’ll leave the verbiage up to legal-team Florio:
As authorities in South Florida wait for the results of a blood draw performed on Browns receiver Donte’ Stallworth, a source with knowledge of the investigation tells us that prosecutors are preparing an indictment for DUI manslaughter, under the assumption that the results will show that Stallworth’s blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit of 0.08 percent when he collided with a pedestrian…
Former Raiders defensive back and kick-return specialist Chris Carr has inked a two-year, $5 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens. Carr spent last season with the Titans.
The St. Louis Rams have bid adieu to wide receiver Torry Holt. The 11-year veteran was due a $1.25 million signing bonus on March 17, and per Rotoworld the move saves the team $8 million in cap space. Holt’s release was expected – especially after the team chose not to invite Holt to their off-season conditioning program.
The Detroit Lions completed a blockbuster trade Saturday, sending defensive tackle Cory Redding and a fifth-round pick to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for five-time Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson.
Adam Caplan of scout.com is reporting the Denver Broncos have reached a deal with TE Jeb Putzier, who spent last season with the Donkeys.
The St. Louis Rams have released OT Orlando Pace. Per PFT, the team was attempting to trade the former No. 1 overall draft pick. The Rams will reportedly save around $5.97 million on the move.
Earlier in the day, it was reported that the Rams had “uninvited” Pace and receiver Torry Holt from the team’s off-season strength and conditioning program.
The Kansas City Chiefs have signed cornerback Travis Daniels.
Per PFT, the 49ers have restructured the contract of QB AlexaAlex Smith [Editor's Note: I don't know why I typed Alexa Smith. But it's a much prettier name].
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to terms with veteran LB Mike Peterson, the Atlanta Journal Constitutionis reporting.
Source: Profootballtalk, Boston.com, Rotoworld.com, ajc.com - 7:18 p.m. et
Jaguars wide receiver Matt Jonesis being held in a Washington County, Arkansas jail on a probation violation, Rotoworld has learned.
Free-agent OT Khalif Barnes (Jaguars) reportedly visited the Buccaneeers Monday. Earliler Monday, the Raiders removed their name from the list of team’s interested in Barnes.
The Atlanta Falcons have reached an agreement with free-agent C Brett Romberg, the team has announced.
The Patriots signed cornerback Shawn Springs Monday, ESPN has reported.
We’re still trying to wrap our brain around this whole UFL thing, which will be broadcast on the Versus Network. Per PFT, the league has announced four coaches thus far: Jim Haslett, Ted Cottrell, Jim Fassel, and Dennis Green.
KFFL has learned that the Philadelphia Eagles fired employee Dan Leone after he criticised the decision to let S Brian Dawkins sign with the Denver Broncos…in a facebook post. Leone was reportedly a stadium operations worker.
Like a true journalist, I’m investigating this story further. I’ve already completed a facebook search for Leone. My friend request is pending.
Source: ESPN, Profootballtalk, Rotoworld, KFFL, AtlantaFalcons.com – 9:08 p.m. et
Terrell Owen’s agent Drew Rosenhaus is expecting the veteran wideout to have a deal in place with a team by the end of next week - if not sooner, Profootballtalk has learned.
A resolution to the Kurt Warner“situation” is expected Wednesday, Rotoworld has learned from the Arizona Republic.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free-agent PK Mike Nugent (Jets).
KFFL has learned, thanks to Stephen Holder of the St. Petersburg Times, that the Buccaneers are close to signing TE Jeremy Stevens.
The Washington Redskins, per KFFL, are interested in re-signing OG Pete Kendall.
[Editor's Note: just for clarification..."resign" vs. "re-sign." In the event that a player "resigns," that means he has retired from the NFL (unless we're talking about Brett Favre). When a player "re-signs" he has rejoined his old team. The hyphen is a powerful thing. Case in point: "man eating plant" versus "man-eating plant."]
