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Rams Say Holt Is Staying Put
Torry Holt's name has been mentioned in trade rumors this offseason, but the Rams insist that he's not going anywhere.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Specter Calls On Goodell To Release Letters
Senator Arlen Specter would like for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to release the letters exchanged between the league and New England video assistant Matt Walsh's lawyer.

ESPN

Rodgers: I'm Not Brett Favre
Aaron Rodgers is excited to finally be the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, but he had a message for fans on Saturday.

NFL.com

Vick Hasn't Started Drug Treatment Program
Michael Vick is an inmate at the minimum security prison in Leavenworth, Kansas, but he hasn't started a drug treatment program

ESPN

Falcons Could Re-Sign Harrington
The Atlanta Falcons could re-sign QB Joey Harrington as soon as this week.

yahoo.com

Bengals Mum On '05 Chad Incident
Defensive lineman Shaun Smith claims that Chad Johnson punched Head Coach Marvin Lewis in the face during halftime of their wild-card loss to the Steelers in 2005.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Sources: Cowboys Consider Pacman
Multiple sources close to the Cowboys claim that they are interested in the services of cornerback Pacman Jones.

The Dallas Morning News

Eagles Asked Spikes To Take Pay Cut
Takeo Spikes, who was released by the Eagles on Thursday, told a Philly area radio station that the team asked him to take a pay cut before his release.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Pacman Ready To Play...For Cowboys?
Pacman Jones believes he is ready to play football again and told an Atlanta radio station that he feels his year-long suspension has been enough.

ESPN

Arizona To Submit Bid For 2012 Super Bowl
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee has confirmed that they will submit a bid to host the Super Bowl in 2012.

ESPN

Goodell Proposes Crackdown On Cheating
Roger Goodell is proposing enacting easier cheating penalties to try and keep future SpyGate scandals from happening.

ESPN

Favre Tearfully Leaves The NFL
"I know I can play, but I don't think I want to," Brett Favre said at an emotional news conference at Lambeau Field on Thursday.

Associated Press

Fitzgerald, Williams On Eagles' Radar?
Having lost out on Randy Moss, the Philadelphia Eagles seem to have set their sights on Larry Fitzgerald and Roy Williams.

The News Journal

Will New, Upstart All American Pro League Postpone Season?
The new All American Football League will have to postpone its 2008 season unless it finds new financial backing.

espn.com

Suggs Files Grievance Over Position
Terrell Suggs has filed a grievance with the Ravens as to which position he should be designated on his franchise tag.

Baltimore Sun

Aikman: Favre Could Change Mind
Troy Aikman thinks that Brett Favre will have second thoughts about his decision to retire.

The Morning Call

Haynesworth: Titans Are Getting Worse
Albert Haynesworth doesn't think the Tennessee Titans have improved this offseason; in fact, he thinks his team has gotten worse.

The Tennessean

Anonymous Jets' Vets Gripe About Spree
The Jets have been one of the most active teams this offseason, but their sudden spending spree has left some members of the team a little upset.

ESPN

Falcons Release Joey Harrington
The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday released QB Joey Harrington, who has experienced a disappointing career in the NFL thus far.

yahoo.com

Official: Warren Sapp Ends 13-Year NFL Career
Warren Sapp's career officially ended when his retirement was posted on the Raiders' Web site.

AP

Raiders Set On McFadden If He's There At 4?
When the Raiders staff got word of Darren McFadden?s blazing 40 time at the Combine, they all resigned themselves that he is the pick no matter what they need or who else is available.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Rams Prefer J. Long, Gholston And Clady Over Dorsey And C. Long
The Rams, according to a source close to RealGM's Jeff Risdon, have more interest in Vernon Gholston and Ryan Clady than they do in Glenn Dorsey, Darren McFadden, or Chris Long.

Jeff Risdon/RealGM

Favre Retiring From NFL
After seventeen years with the Green Bay Packers, Brett Favre has decided to retire from the game of football.

ESPN

Dunn: 'I Can Still Play'
Warrick Dunn, recently released by the Falcons and already having had discussions with the Buccaneers, still thinks he can be a force in the NFL.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Quinn Still Hopes To Start In Cleveland
Brady Quinn still hopes to compete for the starting job in Cleveland despite the fact that the Browns signed quarterback Derek Anderson to a three-year deal last week.

ESPN

Parcells Wants Taylor In Miami
Contrary to a published report, Miami VP of Football Operations Bill Parcells wants Jason Taylor playing for the Dolphins in 2008.

ESPN