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Winslow Granted Release From Patriots

Jun 10, 2014 11:44 PM

The New England Patriots have released Kellen Winslow.

Winslow asked for his release from the team.

Winslow was signed to help fill in for the injured Aaron Hernandez.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

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Raiders' GM McKenzie Continues To Turn Over Former Al Davis Picks

Sep 4, 2014 12:34 AM

Oakland Raiders' general manager Reggie McKenzie has parted ways with six players selected by the team from 2005 through 2011.

DeMarcus Van Dyke Cornerback 2011/3rd Waived
Joseph Barksdale Offensive tackle 2011/3rd Waived
Chimdi Chekwa Cornerback 2011/4th Waived
Bruce Campbell Offensive tackle 2010/4th Traded
Louis Murphy Wide receiver 2009/4th Traded
Stanford Routt Cornerback 2005/2nd Waived

Barksdale was released by the Raiders on Wednesday.

The Raiders have also let Chaz Schilens, Trevor Scott and Michael Bush depart via free agency.

Steve Corkran/Contra Costa Times

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Cardinals Sign Korey Hall

Jun 12, 2014 1:04 AM

Korey Hall has been added to the active roster of the Arizona Cardinals.

Hall spent four seasons with the Packers as a fullback and special teams player after being drafted out of Boise State.

Hall was in camp with the Saints before being cut.

Darren Urban/Cardinals.com

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Raiders Sign Andre Carter

Jun 13, 2014 6:57 PM

Andre Carter has signed with the Oakland Raiders.

Carter was a Pro Bowler in 2011 with the New England Patriots.

The Raiders have only recorded three sacks over their first three games.

Steve Corkran/Contra Costa Times

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Greg Camarillo Released By Saints

Sep 4, 2014 9:28 AM

The New Orleans Saints have released wide receiver Greg Camarillo.

Linebacker Ramon Humber returned from his three-game suspension to take his roster slot.

Camarillo didn't record a catch in the two games in which he was active.

Larry Holder/Times-Picayune

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Raiders Sign Vic So'oto To Improve Pass Rush

Oct 31, 2014 10:27 AM

The Raiders have signed free agent linebacker Vic So’oto to improve their pass rush and waived LB Carl Ihenacho.

So’oto played in seven games with the Green Bay Packers last season after signing as a non-drafted free agent out of BYU.

“He’s a beast, a young beast,” veteran nose tackle Howard Green told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel a year ag0. “That’s what I call him, ‘Young Beast.’ He’s just a stud. He’s strong and he’s talented and he’s coachable.”

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

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Ryan Grant Agrees To Sign With Redskins

Jun 2, 2014 10:10 PM

Ryan Grant has agreed to sign with the Washington Redskins.

Grant worked out with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.

Grant had offers from multiple teams.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

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Ryan Grant Working Out For Bears

Sep 11, 2014 8:21 AM

Ryan Grant is working out for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.

Matt Forte is likely out for at least one more week.

Michael Bush started for the Bears in Week 3.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

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Jets Release Bryan Thomas, Promote Donnie Fletcher

Jul 8, 2014 6:30 AM

The New York Jets have released Bryan Thomas to add defensive back Donnie Fletcher to the roster.

Thomas was a first round pick at linebacker for the Jets in 2002 out of UAB.

Thomas was limited to just four games in 2011 due to an Achilles injury.

Thomas was the Jets' longest-tenured player.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com (via Twitter)

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Raiders Workout Andre Carter

Aug 29, 2014 1:58 PM

Andre Carter visited the Oakland Raiders for a workout on Tuesday.

Carter also met with the Raiders during training camp, but he wasn’t fully healed fron a torn quadriceps injury that ended his season with the Patriots last season. Carter was a Pro Bowler in 2011.

The Raiders have just two sacks over the first two weeks of 2012.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

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Deion Branch Re-Signs With Patriots
Deion Branch has agreed to a deal to re-sign with the Patriots.

Mike Whitmer/Boston Globe

Patriots Sign Kellen Winslow
Kellen Winslow will bring stability to the tight end position as the Patriots will be without Aaron Hernandez indefinitely.

James Walker/ESPN

Lions To Workout Ryan Grant, Steve Slaton
The Lions will workout both Steve Slaton and Ryan Grant this week as they look to improve the running back position.

James Jahnke/Detroit Free-Press

Lions To Workout Steve Slaton
Steve Slaton worked out on Saturday for the Bears.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Kahlil Bell Re-Signs With Bears
Kahlil Bell played with the Bears the past four seasons, including three starts in 2011.

Mark Potash/Chicago Sun-Times

Steve Slaton To Workout For Bears
Steve Slaton will workout for the Bears on Saturday following an injury to Matt Forte.

Vaughn McClure/Chicago Tribune

Raiders Working Out Travis Tripucka For Long-Snapper Job
Travis Tripucka is the son of former NBA player Kelly Tripucka.

Steve Corkran/Contra Costa Times

Greg Camarillo Re-Signs With Saints
The Saints have re-signed wide receiver Greg Camarillo.

Alex Marvez/FoxSports (via Twitter)

Flacco Receives Big Contract Endorsement From Harbaugh
Joe Flacco had an excellent beginning to his contract season, completing 21 of his 29 pass attempts for 299 yards.

Jeff Zrebiec/Baltimore Sun

Redskins Open To Re-Signing Chris Cooley
The Washington Redskins released Chris Cooley after they gave the tight end job to Fred Davis, but general manager Bruce Allen remains open to the possibility of his return.

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Raiders Sign WR Derek Hagen
Derek Hagen caught 11 passes for 114 yards in six games for the Raiders last season before being cut.

Jerry McDonald/Oakland Tribune

Jabar Gaffney Meets With Raiders
Jabar Gaffney was released by the Patriots during training camp.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Patriots Sign TE Michael Hoomanawanui
Michael Hoomanawanui was a fifth round pick by the St. Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL Draft out of Illinois.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Patriots Sign RB Lex Hilliard, Release OL Matt Tennant
Lex Hilliard has 130 yards and two touchdowns on 39 carries during his career.

Field Yates/ESPN

Patriots Bringing In Kellen Winslow For Workout
The Patriots are already deep at tight end with Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Visanthe Shiancoe and Jake Ballard, but could also add Kellen Winslow.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Dolphins Cut David Garrard
The Miami Dolphins have informed David Garrard that he will be released.

Jay Glazer/FoxSports (via Twitter)

Mike Kafka Works Out For Patriots
The Patriots released Brian Hoyer and only have Ryan Mallett behind Tom Brady, which could lead to signing Mike Kafka.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Bears Re-Sign Amobi Okoye, Release Brian Price
Amobi Okoye started 59 of 78 games over five seasons with the Texans and Bears.

Sean Jensen/Chicago Sun-Times

49ers Sign OLB Clark Haggans
Clark Haggans joins the 49ers in a backup role after starting all 16 games in 2011 for the Cardinals.

Matt Maiocco/CSN Bay Area

Gaffney Wants To Re-Sign With Patriots; Dolphins Interested
Jabar Gaffney is one of Tom Brady's favorite receivers, but was unhealthy in camp due to a leg injury.

Armando Salguero/Miami Herald