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Marshall Reveals Personality Disorder
Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall says he was diagnosed earlier this year with borderline personality disorder.
The disorder has been known to stem from things such as unstable personal relationships, a negative self-image and a fear of failure.
He made the decision to go public with the issue to raise awareness, and says he plans to eventually lobby Congress for funding to assist research efforts.
"For so long, I've been just trying to get help. I've been seeking help," Marshall said.
"I've been talking with doctors since I've been in the NFL. No one has ever helped me. So I was praying there was a treatment out there for what I suffered from and there was."
Asomugha: Eagles Have 'Championship Feel'
Nnamdi Asomugha, who says his agreement with the Eagles came quickly, believes Philadelphia has a "championship feel."
"The Eagles never seemed to be in it," the cornerback said.
"Everything came really quickly, and when the Eagles expressed interest and came so aggressive and said, 'We have a chance; we want this. Let's do it,' it didn't have to go much further.
"When a team wants you, you can feel it. And when you feel that match, I don't think you can shy away from that."
A three-time Pro Bowl pick during his eight years with the Raiders, Asomugha signed a deal worth $60 million over five years.
"From top to bottom, the organization is first class with the head coach, the president, the GM, the owner, all the way down to the players," Asomugha said. "It has a championship feel to it."
Tatupu Seeks Release From Seahawks
Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu met with and asked Seattle coach Pete Carroll for his release Saturday night, according to league sources.
What triggered the meeting was the fact that the Seahawks asked Tatupu to take a pay cut.
Tatupu is playing under a six-year, $42 million contract extension that is scheduled to pay him more than $4 million this season.
Haynesworth Passes Conditioning Test
Albert Haynesworth practiced with his new Patriots teammates on Sunday.
The defensive lineman passed his conditioning test Sunday morning, clearing the way for him to join practice, according to a source.
The Patriots officially announced the acquisition of Haynesworth on Friday, and when Haynesworth didn't practice Saturday, it prompted speculation that he didn't pass the team's conditioning test.
Umenyiora Will Report To New York's Camp
Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora will report to training camp with the team on Saturday night, according to a source.
Umenyiora did not show up on Friday when players reported to camp and he was not with the team Saturday morning during their first walk-through.
He wants a new contract or a trade to a team that will give him a new deal. He has two years remaining at a total of $8 million.
Kolb: Being In Arizona 'Feels Right'
Kevin Kolb, introduced as a member of the Cardinals on Friday, said that landing in Arizona "feels right."
"You just know when something feels right and this one feels right," he said, "all the way from flying in, driving through town, getting here to the facility, talking with everybody, meeting the players, it feels really good."
The Cardinals sent cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and a 2012 second-round draft pick to the Philadelphia Eagles for Kolb in a deal reached on Wednesday.
Kolb also has agreed to a five-year contract worth just under $64 million, with $21 million guaranteed.
He traced his interest in playing for Arizona to the NFC championship game in the 2008 season, when he watched from the Eagles sidelines as the Cardinals won 32-25.
"I just kind of always marked this one down as one of my favorites," Kolb said, "kept it in the back of my mind."
McNabb Is 'Here To Win Now'
Donovan McNabb, the newest member of the Vikings, says he has arrived in Minnesota to win.
McNabb and Vikings coach Leslie Frazier put rumors that the veteran would compete for the starting job with rookie Christian Ponder to rest on Friday night.
"When you trade for a guy who has been a starter for 12 years, you're not bringing him in here to be a backup," McNabb said. "You're bringing him in here to win now."
Warren Among Several New England Cuts
The Patriots cut loose a number of well-known veterans on Friday.
Long-time defensive tackle Ty Warren was released, along with fellow defensive lineman Marcus Stroud, tight end Alge Crumpler, offensive tackle Nick Kaczur, cornerback Tony Carter and linebacker Ryan Coulson.
As anticipated, linebacker Tully Banta-Cain was also released.
Dolphins Cut Channing Crowder
The Dolphins have cut ties with linebacker Channing Crowder.
Crowder, who has played his entire six-year career with the Dolphins, was scheduled to make $5 million this season.
Finnegan Openly Questions Hasselbeck's Fit With Titans
The Titans agreed to terms with veteran quarterback Matt Hasselbeck on Wednesday.
Soon after, Tennessee cornerback Cortland Finnegan openly questioned Hasselbeck's fit with the team.
"He throws the ball with good check downs, good intermediate passing game," Finnegan told 104.5 the Zone.
"That's a West Coast offense they run, he throws the ball quick. I don't fear his deep ball. Don't get me wrong, he's great at what he's done. Pro Bowls, All Pros, even playing in the Super Bowl, but for what we have going, what direction I want to go and the team wants to go, I don't know if he fits what we need, but I'm not the G.M., I'm not the front office."
Coughlin Gets Extension Through 2012
The Giants said at the end of last season that they planned to reward Tom Coughlin with another year on his contract.
Titans Will Release Young Thursday
Tennessee couldn't find any takers for Vince Young and his contract.
Sanchez Offers To Rework Deal For Jets
Mark Sanchez signed a five-year deal with the Jets that included $28 million in guaranteed money, with incentives making the deal potentially worth $60 million.
Patriots Will Cut Banta-Cain
The move comes just days after Tully Banta-Cain underwent surgery for an abdominal injury.
Cowboys Will Cut Ties With Roy Williams
The Cowboys also won't be bringing back Marion Barber, Leonard Davis and Kris Brown.
Agent Aims To Get Newton Signed Quickly
Cam Newton is expected to report to the team's facility in Charlotte on Tuesday while his deal is being negotiated.
Ravens Will Cut Mason; McGahee, Heap As Well?
Baltimore is expected to part ways with a number of veterans once the league year allows them to do so.
Culpepper Hopes To Play In NFL Again
Daunte Culpepper says he has "unfinished business" in the NFL.
Dolphins Restore Pay To Employees
All compensation withheld since reductions took effect May 15 will be returned in full in the next paycheck.
Terrelle Pryor To Miss 2011 NFL Season?
The primary determination likely will be made on whether the NCAA certifies he would not have been eligible for 2011.
NFLPA OKs Deal, Goodell: 'Football Is Back'
After close to five months, the NFL is back in business.
Cutler Calls Off Engagement To Cavallari
Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari were together for just 10 months.
Facilities To Open Tuesday; Pending Player Vote
Barring any unforeseen complications, players will begin arriving at team facilities on Tuesday.
Mara Calls For End Of Umenyiora-Reese Rift
Umenyiora claimed in a deposition that Reese promised in 2008 to either trade him or pay him among the top five defensive ends in the game if he still was playing at a high level in two seasons.
Pryor Might Not Be Eligible For Supplemental Draft
Terrelle Pryor doesn't fit the normal requirements to enter the supplemental draft.
Hutchinson: 'Good News' Coming Monday
Steve Hutchinson told the Star Tribune that good news is on it's way.
HBO's 'Hard Knocks' Won't Air This Season
HBO's "Hard Knocks" has become a casualty of the lockout.
Sides 'Down To The Details' In Agreement
The negotiators started work early Sunday morning after a day of very productive negotiations on Saturday.
Sources: Deal To End Lockout Reached
The NFL Players Association and the league's owners have reached agreement on the remaining points needed in their 10-year labor deal.
Moreno Hopes To Finally Meet Expectations
Knowshon Moreno is ready to breakout as he enters his third NFL season.