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Ravens acquire WR Boldin from Arizona for picks
Owings Mills, MD (Sports Network) - The Baltimore Ravens have added the big- name receiver they have long been after, acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin from Arizona. The Ravens sent their 2010...


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Chiefs land RB Thomas Jones
Kansas City, MO (Sports Network) - The Kansas City Chiefs announced the signing of free agent running back Thomas Jones on Tuesday. Terms of the signing were not released. Jones was released after...
Saints agree to deal with CB Leigh Torrence
Torrence, a four-year veteran defensive back, first joined the Saints when he was claimed off waivers from the Washington Redskins in November of 2008, and has played in 12 of his 47 career games...
It's Official: Jones joins Chiefs
overall rushing leaders from a year ago. Jones was in Kansas City today and has signed his contract with his new team. Jones provides immediate assistance for Charles, who saw his backups receive...
National Football League trades Sprint Nextel for Verizon Wireless as official wireless partner
Verizon Wireless . Sprint spokeswoman Melinda Tiemeyer said in an e-mailed statement that Overland Park-based Sprint (NYSE: S) chose not to extend the sponsorship because the cost “reached a...
Jackson Starts Free Agent Visits
The Ravens hosted their first free agent of the offseason in cornerback Marlin Jackson, but he left team headquarters without a contract. Jackson said the visit was more of an introduction,...
Ravens Can Bolster Low Pick Count
The good news in the Ravens’ trade for wide receiver Anquan Boldin is that Baltimore gained a top-flight receiver to plug into its offense. The flip side is that the Ravens had to forfeit third-...
Free agent Terrell Owens will meet with Bengals
By JOE KAYAP SPORTS WRITER CINCINNATI -- Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game. The 36-year-old receiver...
Vick 'humbled' by Ed Block Courage Award
By DAVID GINSBURGAP SPORTS WRITER BALTIMORE -- Dozens of protesters lined up outside a banquet hall where Michael Vick said he was "very humbled" to be honored as one of 32 NFL players to receive...
Once Peyton Manning's backup, Jim Sorgi joins Giants, Eli
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — After six years backing up Peyton Manning in Indianapolis, Jim Sorgi will get a chance to do the same for Peyton's brother...
Boldin's Baltimore arrival erases Newsome's 2003 mistake
Ozzie Newsome to make a draft evaluation mistake, never mind admit one. After all, one of the league's most successful and respected drafters has selected nine first-round draft choices who earned...
T.O. to talk to Bengals
Terrell Owens is headed to Cincinnati to see if the Bengals are interested in adding him to their stalled-out passing game. The 36-year-old receiver tweeted on Tuesday that he was on his way to meet...
Bills DE Schobel still trying to decide on retiring
Buffalo Bills defensive end still hasn't decided on whether he'll come back for a 10th NFL season. The two-time Pro Bowl selection was due to be paid the roster bonus on Tuesday. Schobel remains a...
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson will make a free-agent visit Thursday to the Minnesota Vikings
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers warms up on the field prior to the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New York Jets at Qualcomm Stadium on January 17, 2010 in San...
Browns release QB Derek Anderson
Brady Quinn last season, got it back when Quinn was injured but then played poorly.The 26-year-old Anderson spent five seasons with Cleveland, which claimed him off waivers from Baltimore in 2005....
Bills DE Schobel still undecided on retirement
Buffalo Bills defensive end still hasn't decided on whether he'll come back for a 10th NFL season.The two-time Pro Bowl selection was due to be paid the roster bonus on Tuesday. Schobel remains a...
Browns release former Pro Bowl QB Derek Anderson
Anderson made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the club to a 10-6 record. However, his promising career has been in a tailspin ever since. He lost his starting job to...
Vikes' KWilliams takes stand in suit vs NFL
Williams and teammate Pat Williams have sued the NFL over its anti-doping policy, which resulted in positive tests for both of them during training camp in 2008. Both players tested positive for...
Vikings sign kickoff specialist Rhys Lloyd
Lloyd handled kickoffs for the Carolina Panthers the last two seasons, leading the NFL with 30 touchbacks in 2008. He had 21 touchbacks last year, tied for fourth-most in the...
Steelers host USA Football Coaching School
Join USA Football and the Pittsburgh Steelers for a coaching clinic designed exclusively for youth football coaches. Learn effective ways to develop and organize your team, teach proper fundamentals,...
Steelers Sign Clark, Randle El and Scott
to a one-year deal. Financial terms of the contracts were not released. Clark (5-11, 205) was signed by the Steelers prior to the 2006 season and has been the starting free safety the past four...
Hoge named to USA Football Board
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body on youth and amateur levels, announced today that former NFL running back MERRIL HOGE has joined the independent non-profit’s board of directors....
Clark, Randle El to return to Steelers
Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed safety Ryan Clark to a new four-year contract and brought back wide receiver Antwaan Randle El to the Steel City with a...
Browns part ways with QB Anderson
Berea, OH (Sports Network) - The Cleveland Browns terminated the contract of quarterback Derek Anderson on Tuesday. The move comes less than 24 hours after the Browns traded for Seneca Wallace and...
Broncos sign DE Green
Englewood, CO (Sports Network) - The Denver Broncos signed free agent defensive end Jarvis Green on Tuesday. Green had spent each of his eight NFL seasons with the Patriots after New England made him...
Bears lock up Peppers among others on first day of free agency
Lake Forest, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago Bears officially announced the signings of defensive end Julius Peppers, running back Chester Taylor and tight end Brandon Manumaleuna on Friday....
Green in Orange and Blue
Jarvis Green now joins the club, a defensive lineman who will be entering his ninth season in the league in 2010. "Jarvis has a great deal of experience playing in a 3-4 system and will bring...
Grimes signs exclusive rights deal, Swinton released
Brent Grimes to an exclusive rights contract and waived wide receiver James Swinton. In 16 games (eight starts) last season, Grimes compiled 67 tackles (58 solo), 13 passes defensed and one fumble...
Boldin says Cardinals broke promises
AB: That was one thing that was a concern at the beginning when we felt like I would be traded. I think my agents did a good job relaying to the Cardinals what exactly we were looking for in a team....
Browns release QB Anderson after five years
Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. Anderson made the Pro Bowl in 2007 when he threw 29 touchdown passes and led the club to a 10-6 record. However, his promising career has been in a tailspin...
Tomlinson to visit Vikings Thursday
Running back LaDainian Tomlinson will visit with the Vikings on Thursday, a league source said. Minnesota is seeking to replace Chester Taylor, an eight-year veteran who signed a free-agent deal with...
Giants sign QB Jim Sorgi to back up Eli Manning
New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Contract terms were not disclosed.Sorgi will compete with second-year...
Doc says NFL didn't punish others for doping tests
Kevin Williams says he never would have taken a weight-loss supplement two years ago had he known it contained a substance banned by the NFL.Williams and...
Ask PFW: Open season
Free agency 2010 is open and, aside from re-signing their own players, the Patriots have been relatively quiet. That's left many fans wondering what New England is doing to become a better football...
Clark happy to stay in Pittsburgh
Ryan Clark Signing Press Conference:Opening Statement: I think the biggest thing was miscommunication early on. It was just so much stuff going on about he wants this much money, he wants to do this,...
Pats make it official with Wilfork, Neal
Foxborough, MA (Sports Network) - The New England Patriots officially announced the signings of defensive tackle Vince Wilfork and guard Stephen Neal on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed,...
Sorgi to back up other Manning
East Rutherford, NJ (Sports Network) - The New York Giants inked quarterback Jim Sorgi on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Wisconsin product, who was the backup to Peyton Manning in Indianapolis for the past...
Giants sign ex-Colt Sorgi to back up Eli Manning
New York Giants announced Tuesday that they have signed Sorgi to a one-year deal. Contract terms were not disclosed. Sorgi will compete with second-year...
Former Panthers kicker Lloyd signs with Vikings
Carolina Panthers the last two seasons, leading the NFL with 30 touchbacks in 2008. He had 21 touchbacks last year, tied for fourth-most in the...
Vikes' Kevin Williams takes stand in suit vs. NFL
Kevin Williams says he never would have taken a weight-loss supplement two years ago had he known it contained a substance banned by the NFL. Williams and...