Memorial Tournament looking to offer “ultimate break” to players with local connectionDUBLIN, Ohio — By almost any standard, Chris Wilson doesn’t belong in the Memorial Tournament. Cowboys drop LB Ellis after 11 seasons; ranks 8th on team’s career sack listIRVING, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have released Greg Ellis, ending the linebacker’s career after 11 seasons and the eighth-most sacks in club history. Patriots safety Rodney Harrison expected to announce Wednesday if he will retireFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Here’s a sample, compliments of Patriots linebacker Pierre Woods, of what television viewers can expect when Rodney Harrison goes on the air: Confident Cardinals receiver Steve Breaston soaking up Anquan Boldin’s time in summer workoutTEMPE, Ariz. — As Anquan Boldin stays away in a contract dispute, Steve Breaston has confidently moved up to the No. 2 wide receiver spot for the Arizona Cardinals. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has no timetable for new labor talks, just wants fair agreementEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Headed into contract talks with the players’ union, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says there is no timetable to reach a new agreement. Former NFL player extradited to face charges in Orange County millionaire’s shooting deathNEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A former NFL linebacker has been extradited from Connecticut to Orange County to face a murder charge in the 1994 shooting death of his ex-lover’s millionaire boyfriend. Chiefs hire Joel Collier as assistang GM, add 3 others to staffKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Longtime NFL executive Joel Collier has been hired by the Kansas City Chiefs as assistant general manager to GM Scott Pioli. Arizona GM Graves says he looks forward to working with Boldin’s new agentTEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves says he looks forward to working with Anquan Boldin’s new agent, Tom Condon. Jets and Giants agree with EPA to make new stadium one of greenest in USEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets and Giants signed a memorandum of understanding with the Environmental Protection Agency that will make their new $1.6 billion football stadium in the New Jersey Meadowlands one of the greenest in professional sports. Lions sign former Redskins OT Jon Jansen after he passes physicalALLEN PARK, Mich. — The Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Jon Jansen. Retired NFL players lash out at union seeking support during upcoming talks with leagueLAS VEGAS — Retired football players angry with the NFL Players Association over disability and pension benefits said Sunday that the executive director of the union may be ahead of himself in seeking their support during upcoming contract talks with the league. Versatile Harvin: Vikings coaches eagerly insert new pages in playbook for rookieEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — When the Minnesota Vikings made Percy Harvin their first-round draft pick last month, coach Brad Childress immediately asked his offensive coordinator about his plans. NFLPA is trying to woo support of retired players to strengthen its hand for labor talksPALM SPRINGS, Calif. — The NFL Players Association wants the support of various groups of retired players in its upcoming contract talks with the league. OT Jon Jansen says he will sign 1-year contract with Lions if he passes physical MondayDETROIT — Jon Jansen’s search for a new team lasted less than a day. Police: Falcons OL Ojinnaka charged with simple battery, allegedly fought with wifeFLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Quinn Ojinnaka is free on bond after being accused of fighting with his wife over his Facebook activity, police said Friday. Safety Jarrad Page signs restricted free agent tender with ChiefsKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Safety Jarrad Page has signed his restricted free agent tender with the Kansas City Chiefs. 2009 NFL Free Agent Signings ListARIZONA CARDINALS_Signed Dominque Byrd, TE; Anthony Becht, TE; Mike Leach, LS; Rodney Leisle, DT; Keith Lewis, S; Bryant McFadden, CB; Donovan Raiola, C; Oliver Ross, OT; and Jason Wright, RB. Re-signed Bertrand Berry, DE; Elton Brown, OL; Ben Graham, P; Clark Haggans, LB; Dan Kreider, FB; Brian St. Pierre, QB and Kurt Warner, QB. Agreed to terms with Ralph Brown, CB. LB Tinoisamoa agrees to 1-year deal with BearsLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Free agent linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa agreed Friday to a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears after leading the St. Louis Rams in tackles four of the past six seasons. Childress: Vikings CB Winfield to miss mandatory minicamp while attending funeralEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield will miss this weekend’s mandatory three-day minicamp. Redskins release veteran right tackle Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasonsWASHINGTON — Jon Jansen, a fixture on the Washington Redskins offensive line for much of the last decade before injuries took their toll, was cut by the team Friday. Redskins release veteran Jon Jansen; 1999 draft pick played 10 seasons in WashingtonASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Redskins have released veteran right tackle Jon Jansen, a fixture on the team’s offensive line for much of the last decade. Bears agree to 2-year contract extension with defensive tackle IdonijeLAKE FOREST, Ill. — Defensive tackle Israel Idonije has agreed to a two-year contract extension that keeps him with the Chicago Bears through 2011. |
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