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Andrew Sweat: Concussion fears led me to turn down the NFL
May 17th
After playing linebacker at Ohio State for four years, Andrew Sweat signed as an undrafted free agent with the Browns this month. But Sweat surprised the Browns by changing his mind and leaving the team’s rookie minicamp over the weekend. Sweat said on ESPN’s College Football Live that fear of life-long health effects from concussions…
Report: Texans turned down Hard Knocks
May 17th
Chalk up another no vote for being on this year’s edition of Hard Knocks. According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans turned down an invitation to be on the show this year. As a team coming off their first playoff appearance in history and a playoff win over the Bengals with designs…
Vilma sues Goodell for defamation
May 17th
Like so many other developments in the Saints’ bounty drama, the latest one has arrived out of the blue, without warning. During last Friday’s PFT Live, lawyer Peter Ginsberg vaguely hinted at additional legal action that he may be taking on behalf of Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma. But there was no indication that Vilma would…
Adrian Peterson calls himself “50-50″ for training camp
May 17th
Vikings running back Adrian Peterson said he’ll be surprised and disappointed if he misses the first game of the season because of the torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered at the end of the 2011 season, but he’s less confident about his ability to answer the bell for training camp. Peterson spoke to Josina…
Agent says Donald Driver is dropping no hints
May 17th
Several of you have shared with us an intriguing Twitter message from Green Bay receiver Donald Driver. The Dancing With The Stars finalist has been the subject of much speculation as to whether, come September, he’ll be featured on Playing With The Pack Or If Not The Pack The Dolphins. “Hello everyone,” Driver said. “I’m…
Ed Reed reiterates he might not play this year
May 17th
The Ravens are already planning to open the season without one of their defensive leaders, Terrell Suggs, who suffered a torn Achilles tendon. But they might have to open the season without another of their defensive leaders, Ed Reed — and unlike Suggs, Reed might be done for good. Reed said in April that although…
Broncos add Rod Smith to Ring of Fame
May 17th
Undrafted in 1995, Broncos receiver Rod Smith will cap his career by joining the franchise’s Ring of Fame. The team announced on Thursday that Smith will become the 23rd member of the organization to receive the recognition. He’ll be inducted at halftime of the team’s September 23 game against the Texans. Smith holds franchise regular-season…
Colts add another quarterback for OTAs, dump Brody Eldridge
May 17th
With Andrew Luck out of pocket until after the Colts conclude Organized Team Activities and with only three quarterbacks on the roster and with OTAs coming up, the Colts needed a fourth arm. They have one, in David Legree. The Colts announced that Legree, who started his college career at Syracuse and ended it at…
Connor Barth signs four-year, $13.2 million deal with Bucs
May 17th
Connor Barth, the Buccaneers’ franchise kicker, will be staying in Tampa Bay for at least four years. Barth has signed a four-year, $13.2 million contract that includes $4 million guaranteed, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Even though he hadn’t signed his franchise tender, Barth reported to the Bucs for offseason work this week, which was a…
York takes Niners out of Hard Knocks running
May 17th
Last night, we posted a snippet from Redskins coach Mike Shanahan’s appearance on PFT Live regarding his lack of interest in participating in Hard Knocks. And then, as we always do, we posted the link to the story on the PFT Twitter account. And then, as it always does, the tweet appeared on the timeline…
