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Stewart on the Mend
April 4th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
Jonathan Stewart’s January surgery was designed to remove a bone spur pressing into his Achilles tendon while also alleviating bursitis and tendonitis by shaving away excess calcium deposits and cleaning out his bursa sacs.
Cardinals Sign Joey Porter
March 20th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals signed OLB Joey Porter to a three-year contract. With Porter opposite Clark Haggans, the Cardinals now look like the Steelers West, 2005 version, at outside linebacker.
Bears Release Nathan Vasher
March 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bears have released CB Nathan Vasher. Vasher, due $3M and ineffective several seasons running, was never going to make the roster out of training camp, so GM Jerry Angelo cut the chord early.
Chiefs Sign Thomas Jones
March 10th, 2010 Nathan Nau Chiefs signed RB Thomas Jones to a two-year, $5 million contract. Jones’ contract is reasonable, with $3 million this year, $2 million next year and another $500,000 incentives. He’s s expected to receive 8-12 touches per game behind unquestioned starter Jamaal Charles, and will likely be used in a short-yardage role similar to the LenDale White-Chris Johnson situation in 2008.
Third-Round Pick could Land Boldin
March 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to NFL Network’s Mike Lombardi, the Cardinals’ asking price for Anquan Boldin is a third-round pick. While Boldin is going on 30 and would likely require a pricey multi-year commitment, Arizona’s demands appear to be plenty reasonable. Fellow trade candidate Brandon Marshall is roughly four years younger, but presents far more knucklehead factor, would ask for more money, and costs a first-round pick. The Cards will find plenty of suitors if Lombardi’s report is true.
Bradford to go Number One Overall
February 26th, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter told a St. Louis radio station he is “willing to take all bets” on his prediction that the St. Louis Rams will select Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford with the No. 1 overall pick. Schefter admits that he has not spoken to the Rams about the issue, but he insists he doesn’t need [...]
Bucs and Rams Discussing Trade
February 22nd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Bucs and Rams have reportedly explored a deal that would send the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick, and QB Josh Johnson to St. Louis Rams for the first overall selection. The Bucs would then draft Ndamukong Suh with the No. 1 pick. According to Scout.com, the Rams compare Johnson to Michael Vick [...]
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No Comments »Joey Porter added back to the Dolphins Roster
February 13th, 2010 Nathan Nau Former Dolphins OLB Joey Porter has been reinstated to the Dolphins’ offseason roster. “The release of Joey Porter was determined to be an invalid termination,” the club said in a statement. “Therefore at this time, Porter reverts back to the Miami Dolphins roster.” It was determined that Porter’s release would violate the existing salary cap [...]
Kurt Warner Retires
January 30th, 2010 Nathan Nau Cardinals QB Kurt Warner announced his retirement from football Friday, as expected. Warner’s career will go down as one of the most unique in NFL history. He famously went from stocking shelves at a grocery story while playing in the Arena league to becoming one of only two quarterbacks in history to lead two different [...]
Warner to Announce Retirement Friday
January 28th, 2010 Nathan Nau ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals have scheduled a Friday press conference to address Kurt Warner’s future. According to Schefter, “all signs point” toward Warner hanging ‘em up. His retirement would leave Matt Leinart as the Arizona Cardinals only quarterback under contract for 2010; third-stringer Brian St. Pierre is a free agent. Warner, who [...]