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Rams Release Bulger
April 6th, 2010 
Nathan Nau 
Rams released QB Marc Bulger. The move saves $8.5 million in salary, which will come in handy when the Rams make Sam Bradford one of the league’s highest paid quarterbacks later this month.
Free Agency Opens with a Bang: Peppers Signs with Chicago
March 6th, 2010 Nathan Nau According to ESPN’s John Clayton, Julius Peppers’ six-year deal with the Bears is worth a record-setting $91.5 million. Clayton reports that Peppers could make even more if he hits escalators based on Pro Bowls, sacks, and Defensive POY honors. He’s guaranteed $42 million, which is a league record. Peppers is now the highest-paid non-QB in football. Chicago promised to come out spending, and has delivered.
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Tags: Houston Texans, Julius Peppers, Karlos Dansby, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants 
No Comments »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 [...]
Gary Kubiak Signs Three-Year Extension
February 3rd, 2010 Nathan Nau The Texans have signed head coach Gary Kubiak to a new three-year contract extension that runs through 2012. Kubiak actually turned down a fourth year because he wanted to be “on the same path” as his assistants, whose contracts expire in 2012. Though he’s yet to turn the Texans into a serious contender, Kubiak (31-33 [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Gary Kubiak, Houston Texans, Ken Whisenhunt, Mark Sanchez, Rey Maualuga No Comments »Carroll Announces Hasselbeck as the Starter for 2010
January 12th, 2010 Nathan Nau Seahawks newly hired head coach Pete Carroll announced on Tuesday that he plans to stick with Matt Hasselbeck as his starting quarterback. “I know that we have a first-class guy in Matt and I can’t wait to get working with him,” added Carroll, who emphasized that Hasselbeck is fully healthy after battling a shoulder injury [...]
Posted in NFL 2010 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Matt Hasselbeck, Pete Carroll, Seattle Seahawks No Comments »Pierre Thomas Banged Up
January 2nd, 2010 Nathan Nau Saints RB Pierre Thomas (ribs) has been ruled out for Week 17. Reggie Bush will likely start against the Panthers, though Mike Bell is a better bet for carries and touchdowns. Thomas’ ribs are only bruised, so he’s likely just being sat for precautionary reasons. Thomas should be ready for the playoffs, especially since the [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins, Pierre Thomas No Comments »Kellen Clemens gets the nod this Weekend
December 10th, 2009 Nathan Nau Coach Rex Ryan announced Wednesday that Kellen Clemens will be the Jets’ starting quarterback in Week 14. Mark Sanchez’s PCL sprain will cost him at least one game. The Bucs usually present a favorable matchup for passers, but Clemens is always a good bet to struggle. Elsewhere around the NFL: Houston: Texans RB Chris Brown [...]
Kurt Warner’s is not an Issue
December 8th, 2009 Nathan Nau Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt assured reporters Monday that Kurt Warner’s hip injury “probably won’t be an issue” going forward. The injury, which is not to the hip Warner had surgically repaired in the offseason, is being called a “hip pointer.” Warner, 38, was reportedly seen “moving around well” on Monday. Expect these type of injuries [...]
Posted in NFL 2009 News Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Ken Whisenhunt, Kurt Warner, Pittsburg Steelers 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 [...]
Monday Night Preview: Titans-Texans
November 23rd, 2009 Nathan Nau Titans (3-6): Offense: Points Per Game: 21 (18th) Total Yards/GM: 332 (21st) Rush Yards/GM: 161.8 (2nd) Pass Yards/GM: 170.2 (26th) Defense: Points Per Game: 28.3 (30th) Total Yards/GM: 379.8 (30th) Rush Yards/GM: 109.3 (16th) Pass Yards/GM: 270.4 (31st) Texans (5-4): Offense: Points Per Game: 23.9 (14th) Total Yards/GM: 374.9 (6th) Rush Yards/GM: 90.8 (28th) Pass [...]
Posted in Monday Night Preview Tags: Andre Johnson, Houston Texans, Matt Schaub, Tennessee Titans No Comments »