The Thursday Blitz
Former Steeler and Bills TE Jay Riemersma, who played college football at Michigan, is going to run for congress in Michigan.
In August, Patriots fullback Jim Nance will be the 14th player in team history to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork attended the team's first day of their three-day, mandatory mini-camp yesterday.
Texans tight end Owen Daniels has stopped attending workouts due to lack of progress on a deal with the team.
Browns kicker Phil Dawson, who is looking for a new contract, will attend the team's mandatory mini-camp, which runs from Thursday to Saturday.
Jarron Gilbert and Juaquin Iglesias, both Bears' third-round picks, signed four-year contracts Wednesday. The team's other seven picks signed on May 29th.
Per Steve Reed of the Gaston Gazzette, Panthers rookie Sherrod Martin is making a smooth transition from safety to cornerback.
Colts coach Jim Caldwell said of the consulting roles for retired coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd: "(We) haven't gotten there yet in terms of completion, only because of the fact we still think there is some due diligence to be done in terms of dealing with the lawyers.''
The Jets had Leon Washington and Brad Smith taking direct snaps as they worked out of the "Wildcat" formation at yesterday's practice.
Per Dan Brown of the San Jose Mercury News, 49ers receiver Josh Morgan expects to double his 2008 performance (20 catches, 319 yards and three touchdowns) in 2009.
Tampa Bay signed Xavier Fulton, its fifth-round pick, to a four-year deal, according to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.
After placing Dan Morgan of the reserved/retired list, the Saints signed offensive lineman Anthony Davis.
The Jets signed punter Reggie Hodges and waived Eric Wilbur.
In August, Patriots fullback Jim Nance will be the 14th player in team history to be inducted into their Hall of Fame.
Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork attended the team's first day of their three-day, mandatory mini-camp yesterday.
Texans tight end Owen Daniels has stopped attending workouts due to lack of progress on a deal with the team.
Browns kicker Phil Dawson, who is looking for a new contract, will attend the team's mandatory mini-camp, which runs from Thursday to Saturday.
Jarron Gilbert and Juaquin Iglesias, both Bears' third-round picks, signed four-year contracts Wednesday. The team's other seven picks signed on May 29th.
Per Steve Reed of the Gaston Gazzette, Panthers rookie Sherrod Martin is making a smooth transition from safety to cornerback.
Colts coach Jim Caldwell said of the consulting roles for retired coaches Tom Moore and Howard Mudd: "(We) haven't gotten there yet in terms of completion, only because of the fact we still think there is some due diligence to be done in terms of dealing with the lawyers.''
The Jets had Leon Washington and Brad Smith taking direct snaps as they worked out of the "Wildcat" formation at yesterday's practice.
Per Dan Brown of the San Jose Mercury News, 49ers receiver Josh Morgan expects to double his 2008 performance (20 catches, 319 yards and three touchdowns) in 2009.
Tampa Bay signed Xavier Fulton, its fifth-round pick, to a four-year deal, according to Rick Stroud of the St. Petersburg Times.
After placing Dan Morgan of the reserved/retired list, the Saints signed offensive lineman Anthony Davis.
The Jets signed punter Reggie Hodges and waived Eric Wilbur.
