The San Diego Chargers released five players today to reduce their roster to the NFL?s required 75-player limit.
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Chargers Release Five Players
Whisenhunt: Leinart Is Still Cards' Starting QB
Cardinals head coach Ken Whisenhunt claims that Matt Leinart is still the team's starting quarterback.
Flacco An Option For Ravens At QB
Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco is reportedly in the running to be named the starter for the Ravens.
Peyton To Begin Practicing With Colts?
Peyton Manning is expected to resume practicing with the Colts on Tuesday for the first time since having offseason knee surgery.
Kiwanuka To Take Umenyiora's Spot On D-Line
Mathias Kiwanuka is expected to take Osi Umenyiora's spot on the defensive line in the wake of the former's season-ending injury.
Broncos Release WR Parker, DT Mallard
The Denver Broncos on Monday cut WR Samie Parker and DT Josh Mallard.
Dolphins Name Pennington Starting QB
The Miami Dolphins have named Chad Pennington the starting QB for their September 7th season opener against his former team the New York Jets.
Favre Unlikely To Play In Jets' Preseason Finale
Quarterback Brett Favre isn't likely to play for the Jets in their preseason finale against the Eagles.
Report: Strahan Would Consider Return For $8M
Recently-retired defensive end Michael Strahan would consider making a return to the Giants for a salary of $8 million.
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Falcons Name Matt Ryan Starting QB
The Falcons have named rookie Matt Ryan their starting quarterback heading into the 2008 season.
Public Memorial For Upshaw Scheduled For Sept. 2
A public memorial for former NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw has been scheduled for Sept. 2 in Washington, D.C.
Brady Quinn Looks Lackluster In First Start
Cleveland quarterback Brady Quinn didn't look very impressive in his first professional start on Saturday night against Detroit.
Bengals' Perry: 'I Can Finally Run The Way I Want'
Cincinnati running back Chris Perry claims that he's finally able to run the way he wants after suffering a fractured right ankle back in 2006.
Upshaw To Be Remembered During Preseason
NFLPA executive director Gene Upshaw will be remembered this weekend with a moment of silence at NFL exhibition games.
49ers Name O'Sullivan Starting QB
San Francisco 49ers head coach officially announced on Friday that J.T. O'Sullivan will open the season as the starting quarterback.
Vincent Could Get Shot To Lead NFLPA
Former Eagles and Bills cornerback Troy Vincent could be on the short list to replace recently-deceased NFLPA executive directer Gene Upshaw.
Portis Isn't Worried About Getting Hurt
Redskins' running back Clinton Portis wants to be healthy for the 2008 season but claims that he isn't worried about getting hurt.
Eagles' Sheppard Won't Give Up On New Deal
Eagles' cornerback Lito Sheppard hasn't given up hope that he could receive a new deal from the team.
Packers' Barnett Wins Appeal, Won't Be Suspended
Green Bay linebacker Nick Barnett won an appeal of a one-game suspension for his involvement in an off-field altercation and will not miss the team's opener.
Gene Upshaw Dead At 63
Gene Upshaw, Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime executive director of the NFL Players Association, has died at age 63.
Lions' Bell: 'I'm Glad Martz Is Gone'
Lions' running back Tatum Bell is thrilled that Mike Martz is no longer the team's offensive coordinator.
Report: Rams' Jackson To End Holdout
FoxSports.com is reporting that Steven Jackson is heading to St. Louis in an attempt to end his holdout and negotiate a new contract with the Rams.
T.O. Says He 'Could Have Done More' In Playoff Loss
Cowboys' receiver Terrell Owens says that he 'could have done more' in the team's playoff loss to the Giants last year.
Chargers' Gates Returns To Pass Drills
Chargers' tight end Antonio Gates has been removed from the physically unable to perform list and took part in passing drills on Tuesday.
Boldin To Cards: Trade Me
Anquan Boldin, unhappy with his contract in Arizona, badly wants out of Arizona and has asked the team to trade him.
Mawae: Criticism Of Young Unfair
Titans center Kevin Mawae thinks that everyone should lay off Vince Young and that criticism of the quarterback's preseason struggles are unfair.
LT: Chargers Have Had Great Camp
LaDainian Tomlinson says that the Chargers have enjoyed a great camp this month.
Jets Changing Playbook For Favre?
Brett Favre has hinted that he's battling information overload and he has asked the Jets' coaches to scale back.
Kraft: Season Could Increase To 17, 18 Games
Patriots' owner Robert Kraft believes that the NFL could lengthen the regular season in the near future.
Chiefs Still Unsure About QB Situation
The Chiefs appear to be sticking with Tyler Thigpen as their backup quarterback, but the position is far from decided with the regular season just weeks away.
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