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| Chris Henry will face a retrial next week for an assault charge after allegedly punching an 18-year-old in the face, according to ESPN.com.
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| Michael Vick has filed for bankruptcy protection, according to the Sports Network. Vick filed Chapter 11 papers in U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Monday, claiming to owe between $10 and $50 million to numerous creditors. The debt includes a $3.75 million pro-rated signing bonus that the Falcons are attempting to get back.
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| Las Vegas police have indicated they have made a second arrest in the robbery and beating of Javon Walker, according to the AP. Police say 40-year-old Deshawn Thomas was arrested Monday in Las Vegas on kidnapping, robbery and conspiracy charges, and is accused of beating and robbing Walker and leaving him unconscious on a side street near the Las Vegas Strip.
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| Legedu Naanee will be officially considered a wide receiver with the Chargers this season and is expected to see a larger role, according to Pro Football Weekly. Naanee commented that the Chargers might install some special offensive packages for him, and added that they want to get him more snaps at receiver, and plan to use him in creative ways. |
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| LaMont Jordan is reportedly on the Patriots' radar, according to ESPN. The Bears and Saints were previously believed to be interested in Jordan as well. |
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| The Bills have inked seventh-round pick Steve Johnson (Kentucky), according to Bills.com. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. |
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| With training camp on the horizon, Chad Pennington is working on changing mechanical issues with his throwing motion, according to the Sporting News. He is looking to improve his consistency on his throws, namely his velocity. |
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| The Denver Post reports that Brandon Marshall was ticketed on June 12 for making an illegal lane change, according to Denver County Court records. Marshall was stopped on northbound Interstate-25 between Broadway and Santa Fe Drive and was also ticketed for not having his driver's license or proof of insurance. |
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| Albert Haynesworth's agent (Chad Speck) indicated that he expects to talk with the Titans again this week as the July 15 deadline approaches regarding a decision on his client's contract situation, according to the Nashville City Paper. Haynesworth, who was dealt the franchise tag back in February, has one week left to sign a long-term deal or play for the franchise tender of $7.25 million.
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| Derek Anderson is working on improving his mobility, which is viewed as the weakest part of his game, according to ESPN. Anderson is currently working out at a SPARQ (speed, power, agility, reaction, quickness) training facility in Oregon, that focuses on improving his mobility. |
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| Ryan Fowler, LB, Tennessee Titans | Tuesday 7/8, 9:46 AM CT |
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| Ryan Fowler has denied using performance enhancing drugs, and the NFL is willing to give him a chance to state his case, according to the Tennessean. |
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| Ben Troupe, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tuesday 7/8, 8:35 AM CT |
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| Ben Troupe noted the differences between playing in Tennessee and Tampa Bay, according to the Tampa Tribune. Troupe said, "The atmosphere, the players, and the level of focus and intensity. I mean, take nothing away from Tennessee. I thank God I was with them for four years. But it's the level of intensity down here in Tampa. Everyone jells with one another, we know that we are going to need everybody."
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| Chris Simms, QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tuesday 7/8, 8:27 AM CT |
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| The Cowboys are looking for a backup quarterback, and Chris Simms has been mentioned, according to the Star-Telegram. The current plan is to have Brad Johnson serve as Tony Romo's primary backup, but the team would like to upgrade. Simms' name continues to circulate around Valley Ranch, and he reportedly mentioned to friends he would be interested in playing for Dallas. |
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| Bruce Davis, DE, Pittsburgh Steelers | Tuesday 7/8, 7:05 AM CT |
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| The Steelers have inked third-round rookie Bruce Davis (UCLA) to a three-year contract, according to ProFootballTalk.com. Davis will receive a signing bonus of around $500,000, with base salaries of $285,000, $385,000, and $470,000 over the three years of the deal .
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