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Twitterexans re-signed MLB DeMeco Ryans to a six-year, $48 million contract. The deal was first reported by beat writer John McClain, though ESPN’s Adam Schefter had the particulars.
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Texans Lock up Ryans for Six Years
March 31st, 2010 
Nathan Nau Raiders Also Interested in Rosenfels
March 29th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Raiders and Vikings are “discussing the availability” of Sage Rosenfels, according to Mike Lombardi of the National Football Post. A third-stringer in Minnesota, Rosenfels would be a significant upgrade in Oakland over JaMarcus Russell and Bruce Gradkowski.
Ravens Sign Derrick Mason
March 11th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Baltimore Ravens have signed WR Derrick Mason to a two-year, $8 million contract, including $3.5 million in the first year. Astutely, GM Ozzie Newsome didn’t settle after acquiring Anquan Boldin. Mason is 36 now, but remains a highly effective possession threat, has missed just one game since 2002, and upped both his YPC average (13.0 to 14.1) and TDs (5 to 7) last season, indicating his body isn’t letting him down yet. While his numbers are likely to drop with Boldin as the Ravens’ new clear-cut No. 1 wideout, Mason’s return is exceptional news for Baltimore’s offense.
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Tags: Anquan Boldin, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns, Derrick Mason, Kenny Phillips 
No Comments »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.
McGahee to Remain with the Ravens
February 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau L Network’s Jason LaCanfora reports the Baltimore Ravens are committed to keeping Willis McGahee despite his $3.6 million salary in 2010. The Ravens want to keep McGahee around as insurance for and a complement to Ray Rice. The 28-year-old flourished in the backup role, averaging 5.0 YPC with a career-high 14 combined TDs. McGahee will [...]
Vick will be an Eagle Longer than Originally Thought
February 18th, 2010 Nathan Nau NFL Network’s Jason La Canfora reports that the Eagles may hold off until the preseason to trade Michael Vick. While this theoretically makes sense because teams would get more time to evaluate Vick after watching him in exhibition games, it would also cost the Philadelphia Eagles. Vick is due a $1.5M roster bonus on March [...]
Dwight Freeney not Improving Fast Enough to Play Sunday?
February 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau Colts RE Dwight Freeney (ankle) did not practice on Friday and is listed as questionable for Super Bowl XLIV. Freeney said Thursday that he hoped to “test” his torn ankle ligament in Friday’s practice, but it didn’t happen. He’ll play on passing downs at best against New Orleans Saints. Meanwhile, CB Jerraud Powers (questionable, foot) [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Dwight Freeney, Ed Reed, New Orleans Saints, Rod Marinelli No Comments »Saints and Brees Talking Extension
February 4th, 2010 Nathan Nau The Saints plan to reward QB Drew Brees with a contract extension this offseason, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints considered an extension last offseason, on the heels of Brees’ second-place finish in the MVP race. After the second straight MVP caliber season in addition to a Super Bowl appearance, the New Orleans Saints are [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Drew Brees, Josh McDaniels, Mike Shanahan, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Tom Brady No Comments »Reed will play in 2010
January 27th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to the National Football Post, Ravens S Ed Reed is “definitely expected to play” to return in 2010. Aaron Wilson, who doubles as a Ravens beat writer, says it will take a “major setback” with Reed’s nerve impingement or ligament tears in his hip and groin to force him into retirement. Reed recently indicated [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bear, Dallas Cowboys, Ed Reed, Oakland Raiders, Tom Cable No Comments »Chan Gailey Emerges as Favorite to Land Bills Job
January 19th, 2010 Nathan Nau FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer reports that ex-Chiefs offensive coordinator Chan Gailey has emerged as the frontrunner for the Bills’ head coaching vacancy. Barring a breakdown, the hire is reportedly expected within the next 24-48 hours. Gailey as a serious NFL head coaching target seems odd considering he was fired from his offensive coordinator post before [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Chan Gailey, Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels, Miami Dolphins No Comments »Junior Seau Announces his Retirement
January 14th, 2010 Nathan Nau Patriots LB Junior Seau announced on Showtime’s Inside the NFL that his playing days are over. “I’m going to go surf. It’s all over with the speeches. Whatever happens, I can say, honestly say…that’s going to be my last game,” Seau said of the Patriots’ Wild Card Round loss to Baltimore Ravens. Seau has said [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Junior Seau, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets No Comments »Week 16 Studs and Duds
December 30th, 2009 Nathan Nau Studs: Tom Brady and Wes Welker: Brady completed 23 of 26 passes for 267 yards and four touchdowns to lead New England Patriots to a 35-7 victory over the Jaguars. Once again, Brady’s main target was Welker, who caught 13 passes for 138 yards. Welker has now caught at least 10 passes in seven games [...]
The Giants don’t want to part ways with Umenyiora
December 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau According to Profootballtalk.com, the Giants have “no desire” to release or trade DE Osi Umenyiora after this season. The franchise reportedly believes Umenyiora’s comments following Sunday’s loss, which indicated he doesn’t expect to be back in New York next year, are simply Umenyiora latest attempt to get a new contract and/or he has been frustrated [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Umenyiora No Comments »Dwight Freeney will not play Sunday
November 29th, 2009 Nathan Nau Dwight Freeney (abdomen) did not travel to Houston Texans and will not play against the Texans. It’s a little surprising because Freeney has been playing hurt for awhile now and the Colts never seemed too concerned about this injury. Freeney, who is currently No. 4 in the NFL with 9 1/2 sacks, will be missed [...]
Matthew Stafford out Thursday
November 25th, 2009 Nathan Nau Updating a previous report, Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz indicated Monday that Matthew Stafford (shoulder) is “unlikely” to play on Thanksgiving Day against the Packers. Schwartz says tests confirmed that Stafford doesn’t have a significant injury and that his non-throwing shoulder is structurally sound, but the short week doesn’t give him enough time for the [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Jim Schwartz, Matthew Stafford, St. Louis Rams No Comments »