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Packers' Prez Supports GM, Coach In Favre Standoff
Green Bay President Mark Murphy has restated his support of General Manager Ted Thompson and Coach Mike McCarthy in their ongoing saga with Brett Favre.

ESPN

Could Henry Return To Bengals?
If wide receiver Chris Henry is reinstated by the NFL after having his legal issues dropped, there is a chance that he could return to the Bengals.

ESPN

Lito Hires Rosenhaus
Lito Sheppard missed the Eagles' two-week voluntary camp last month and has made it known that he's unhappy with his contract.

Philadelphia Inqurier

AP Source: Packers File Tampering Charges Against Vikings
The Associated Press reported Wednesday night that the Green Bay Packers have filed tampering charges against the Minnesota Vikings alleging the team made inappropriate contact with QB Brett Favre.

AP

Favre Tempted To Call Green Bay's 'Bluff'
Brett Favre says he's tempted to show up at the Green Bay Packers' training camp just to call the team's "bluff."

ESPN

NFL Looking For Gang Hand Signals On The Field
The NFL, concerned that some players might celebrate by flashing the hand signals of street gangs, has hired experts to examine game tapes and identify the gestures.

Los Angeles Times

Ravens, Suggs Unable To Agree On Extension Before Deadline
The Baltimore Ravens were unable to sign franchise player Terrell Suggs to a contract extension before Tuesday's deadline.

Associated Press

Rosenbloom: Rams Not For Sale
Rams owner Chip Rosenbloom said on Monday that the team is not for sale.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ravens To Meet With Flacco's Agent On Deal
The Ravens will meet with the agent for first-round quarterback Joe Flacco on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Baltimore Sun

Dilfer To Join ESPN As Analyst
Retired 49er quarterback Trent Dilfer will join ESPN's lineup of analysts this coming season.

ESPN

Favre Ends Silence
Recently-retired quarterback Brett Favre finally broke his silence on Monday and admitted to Fox News that he wants to play this season.

ESPN

Fans Rally To Pressure Packers To Reinstate Favre
A crowd of more than 100 fans rallied outside Lambeau Field on Sunday to pressure the Green Bay Packers to reinstate Brett Favre as the team's starting QB.

AP

Dolphins Won't Discuss Favre
Despite rumors that he could become available, the Dolphins won't discuss adding Brett Favre.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Source: Jets Won't Pursue Favre
The Jets will not pursue Brett Favre if the Packers ultimately decide to trade or release the quarterback.

The New York Daily News

Packers Back Rodgers At Starter
Green Bay General Manager Ted Thompson claims that Aaron Rodgers will be the team's starting quarterback in 2008, despite recent talk of Brett Favre returning.

The Wisconsin State Journal

Sources Say Favre Reneged On Deal To Return
Brett Favre reportedly received an offer from the Packers to return at the end of March, but he reneged on an agreement to unretire.

The Wisconsin State Journal

RB Henry Tested Positive For Pot Again
Running back Travis Henry tested positive for marijuana again prior to being released by the Broncos in early June.

The Denver Post

Report: Favre Asks For Release
Brett Favre has asked for his unconditional contractual release from the Packers.

ESPN

Romo: Favre Is Coming Back 'For Sure'
Cowboys' quarterback Tony Romo believes that recently-retired Packers' legend Brett Favre will almost certainly return to the field this season.

NFL.com

Jaguars' DB Williams Not Guilty On Drunk Driving Charges
Jacksonville Jaguars' DB Brian Williams was found not guilty of drunk driving charges on Thursday.

AP

Packers Say They Haven't Heard From Favre
The Packers claim that they haven't heard from Brett Favre amidst reports that the quarterback wants to return to the field for an eighteenth season.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Jags' WR Jones Faces Felony Drug Charge
Jacksonville Jaguars' WR Matt Jones was arrested early Thursday on a felony drug charge.

AP

Owner: Jaguars Not For Sale
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said on Thursday, in response to a newspaper report, that his team is not for sale and is not going anywhere.

AP

Report: Jaguars For Sale
A report in the Philadelphia Daily News on Wednesday claims that owner Wayne Weaver is negotiating to sell the team to C. Dean Metropoulos, who would like to move the team to LA.

The Florida Times-Union

49ers' Dilfer Ends NFL Career
Veteran QB Trent Dilfer is calling it quits after 13 seasons in the NFL.

Reno Press-Gazette

Storm Damages New Colts Stadium
Indianapolis area thunderstorms caused some damage at the new home of the Colts on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Report: Packers Official Thinks Favre Will Stay Retired
The current and former presidents of the Packers believe that Brett Favre will remain retired rather than return to the field for his 18th season.

ESPN

Pittsburgh Financier Makes Bid For Steelers
A deal could be reached soon that would sell a majority interest in the Pittsburgh Steelers to the chairman of a Pittsburgh-based investment firm.

ESPN

Kelly Holcomb Looks Ready To Retire
Quarterback Kelly Holcomb, who started three games for the Vikings last season, appears to be finished after twelve seasons in the NFL.

The Star-Tribune

Rooneys Are Considering Selling Part of the Steelers
The Rooney family is considering selling part of their ownership in the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The New York Times