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Ex-Marshall Star Goddard Dies In Motorcycle Wreck
Former Marshall defensive end Johnathan Goddard died Sunday after a motorcycle accident in Florida.

ESPN

Brown: No One On Bears Tried To Hurt Benson
Ruben Brown refuted a report that as many as ten Bears tried to hurt running back Cedric Benson in practice.

The Chicago Tribune

Boldin's Plans For Camp Still Uncertain
Cardinals' wide receiver Anquan Boldin still hasn't decided what his plans for the team's camp will be.

NFL.com

Electrician Dies At New Cowboys Stadium Construction Site
An electrician working at the new Dallas Cowboys stadium died on Saturday when he touched a high-voltage line.

NFL.com

'Disgruntled' Chad Works Out
WR Chad Johnson looked fine during a Saturday team workout, catching passes from Bengals' QB Carson Palmer.

Associated Press

Titans' Receiver Cited For Gun At Airport
Titans' receiver Brandon Jones was arrested and issued a citation at Nashville International Airport on Friday for carrying a .32 caliber gun in his baggage.

The Tennessean

Giants' Shockey, GM In Shouting Match
The Record reports that Giants' TE Jeremy Shockey and GM Jerry Reese got into a shouting match during the final day of minicamp on Friday.

The Record

NFL Suspends Henry Indefinitely
The NFL suspended former Bengals' wide receiver Chris Henry indefinitely Friday for violating the league's personal conduct policy.

NFL.com

O'Hara: Media Misinterpreted Me
Giants' center Shaun O'Hara claims that the media misinterpreted him in comments that were spun to sound critical towards Plaxico Burress.

The New York Daily News

Broncos' Marshall Predicts 100 Catches
Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall has predicted that he will record 100 catches for the team this coming season.

The Daily Camera

O'Hara To Burress: Team Comes First
Giants center Shaun O'Hara voiced his displeasure with disgruntled wide receiver Plaxico Burress on Thursday.

The New York Post

Asteroid Named After Ex-Steelers Announcer
An asteroid has been named after former Steelers' announcer Myron Cope, who died this past February.

ESPN

International Players Added To Practice Squads
Sixteen of the best international football players have an opportunity to play in the NFL this season as part of the NFL International Practice Squad Program.

RealGM Staff Report

Ravens' Ogden Retires
Ravens Pro Bowl lineman Jonathan Ogden announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday.

yahoo.com

Patriots Release P Player
The New England Patriots released veteran punter Scott Player on Thursday.

yahoo.com

Chad Attends Camp, But Not Practicing
Bengals WR Chad Johnson showed up at minicamp on Thursday, but wasn't taking part in drills.

AP

Urlacher Shows Up At Bears' Practice
Brian Urlacher showed up Wednesday for voluntary workouts with the Bears' defense.

AP

John Rauch, Former Raiders, Bills Coach, Dies At 80
Former Raiders' and Bills' coach John Rauch died Tuesday at his home in Oldsmar, Florida.

AP

Saints, Star DE Smith Agree To $70M Extension
The Saints and defensive end Will Smith have agreed to terms on a new six-year contract worth $70 million.

ESPN

Unhappy, Burress Refuses To Practice
Giants' wide receiver Plaxico Burress isn't going to practice with the team until the champions give him a new contract.

ESPN

Two Years Later, Bentley To Rejoin Browns
Cleveland announced on Tuesday that former Pro Bowl center LeCharles Bentley has passed his physical and will rejoin the team.

ESPN

Reports: Simms At Odds With Gruden
Buccaneers' quarterback Chris Simms is reportedly at odds with Head Coach Jon Gruden.

ESPN

McNabb Deflects Concern Over Shoulder
Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb has deflected concern that his sore-shoulder has limited him this offseason.

The Philadelphia Daily News

Giants' Strahan Retires
After a 15-year NFL playing career, DE Michael Strahan on Monday informed New York Giants' co-owner John Mara he was done.

AP

The Texans Release QB Gray
Houston has released quarterback Quinn Gray in an effort to trim their roster to 80 on Monday.

NFL.com

WR Robinson Retires After 11 Seasons
Wide receiver Marcus Robinson retired on Monday after eleven seasons in the NFL.

ESPN

Bears Waive Benson
The Bears have released Cedric Benson after sending the running back home on Monday.

ESPN

Sources: NFL Places T.O. In Testing Program
Dallas WR Terrell Owens has been placed in the NFL's "reasonable cause" testing program for performance-enhancing drugs.

espn.com

Benson Misses Bears' OTAs
Bears' RB Cedric Benson failed to show for the team's organized activities on Monday.

yahoo.com

Report: Strahan To Retire
FOXSports.com is reporting that Giants' DE Michael Strahan will retire from the NFL after 15-seasons.

Fox Sports