Archive for August, 2011

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Patriots’ Haynesworth restructured deal (Yahoo! Sports)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth was not happy with his employer last year, the…

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Steelers RB Batch tears ACL? (Yahoo! Sports)

Rookie Pittsburgh Steelers running back Baron Batch has been “one of the standouts of training camp,”…

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Ex-Giants WR Smith joining East rival Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles’ free-agency bonanza continued Wednesday, when they agreed to a one-year deal with former New York Giants receiver Steve Smith.

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Jones tries to keep it simple in pre-season debut (The Canadian Press)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith believes Julio Jones’ even temperament will be a big asset in the rookie’s pre season debut.

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Jones tries to keep it simple in preseason debut (AP)

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith believes Julio Jones’ even temperament will be a big asset in the rookie’s preseason debut. Though the Georgia Dome will be loud when the Falcons face Miami on Friday night, Smith wants the NFL’s No. 6 overall draft pick and other Atlanta newcomers to follow the coaching staff’s edict — work within the scheme and try not to do anything spectacular.

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After down year, Vikings DE Jared Allen aims high (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer

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End of lockout hasn’t solved NFL retirees lawsuit (PA SportsTicker)

By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press

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Raiders coach Jackson prepares for preseason debut (PA SportsTicker)

By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer

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Seahawks, Chargers learning on job in exhibition (AP)

Although Pete Carroll is an unabashed optimist who has attacked the Seahawks’ post-lockout challenges with his usual can-do attitude, even Seattle’s perpetually sunny coach realizes Tarvaris Jackson can’t possibly be ready to run his offense after just a handful of practices. At least Carroll’s new quarterback won’t be the only player learning on the job when the NFL finally…

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Eagles sign former Giants receiver Smith (AP)

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith on a one-year deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Smith had 220 catches for 2,386 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons with the Giants. In his 2009 Pro Bowl season, he caught a franchise-record 107 passes for 1,220 yards and seven touchdowns.

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