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Raiders sign 1st-round pick McClain (AP)
July 29th, 2010 | 
Author: The Oakland Raiders signed first-round pick Rolando McClain to a contract late Wednesday night, hours before the start of their first training camp practice. McClain, the eighth overall pick in April’s draft, is just the third first-round pick to sign a contract and the highest overall pick to do so.
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NFL adds harsher language on concussions (AP)
The NFL will distribute a new poster to teams that warns of the dangers of concussions in much harsher language than before. Traumatic brain injury “may lead to problems with memory and communication, personality changes, as well as depression and the early onset of dementia,” the document reads.
Police: Vick not ruled out in shooting (AP)
Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick says he had “nothing to do” with a shooting following his birthday celebration in Virginia Beach last week. In a statement provided to The Associated Press on Thursday, Vick says he “left the restaurant prior to it occurring and did not witness what happened.” Vick also says he “reported it to the Philadelphia Eagles and to…
Seahawks release WR Reggie Williams (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks have released wide receiver Reggie Williams, stalling the former top 10 overall draft pick’s NFL comeback. The team announced Friday it had released the former top pick, along with receiver Victor James. The moves make roster room for the signings of rookie fourth-round choices Walter Thurmond and E.J.
Grand jury will not reopen McNair case (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
A grand jury says there should not be a new investigation into the murder-suicide of ex-NFL player Steve McNair and his girlfriend. Authorities say the 36-year-old quarterback who spent most of his career with the Tennessee Titans was shot to death July 4, 2009, by his mistress, 20-year-old Sahel Kazemi, who then killed herself.
Titans top pick Morgan facing charges (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Titans’ top draft pick Derrick Morgan faces charges of driving with a suspended license and speeding after an interstate traffic stop in northwest Georgia. Gordon County, Ga., Sheriff Mitch Ralston said in a statement Friday that Morgan was traveling 91 mph in a 70-mph zone when stopped Wednesday in Resaca.
Goodell: Four preseason games is too much from FOXSports.com News for NFL
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four
preseason games, but the league should change its offseason
training programs.
Goodell: No need for 4 preseason games (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Commissioner Roger Goodell says the NFL no longer needs four preseason games, but the league should change its offseason training programs. “It’s clear the fans don’t want four preseason games,” Goodell said Thursday after speaking to high school players at an NFL football clinic in Queens.
Goodell: We're examining V. Young incident from FOXSports.com News for NFL
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he still doesn’t have enough
information to make a decision on possibly disciplining Vince
Young.
Goodell: No decision yet on QB Young (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says he still doesn’t have enough information to make a decision on possibly disciplining Vince Young. The Tennessee Titans quarterback received a misdemeanor assault citation after a fight early Sunday at a Dallas strip club. Goodell said Thursday that “right now we’re gathering facts.” Surveillance video footage released by Dallas police showed the…
49ers' McDonald apologizes after arrest from FOXSports.com News for NFL
San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Ray McDonald says he regrets his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Lions lose 2 workouts for breaking rules (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
The Detroit Lions have forfeited their final two organized team activities because they violated rules regarding the intensity and tempo of the non-contact drills. The team, NFL Management Counsel and NFL Players Association announced the penalty Thursday. The Lions canceled workouts Monday and Tuesday ahead of their minicamp that starts next Wednesday.
Saints celebrate with ring ceremony (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Apparently, a diamond encrusted fleur-de-lis is a Saints player’s best friend. “It’s pretty incredible,” Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees said of his new championship ring, which team members received at a ceremony on Wednesday night. “In fact, I think it’s absolutely perfect because nothing was left out on that ring as far as the symbols of our season.” The yellow-gold…
Jags forfeit 2 workouts after complaint (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
The Jacksonville Jaguars have forfeited their final two organized team activities to resolve a complaint filed against the team regarding the intensity and tempo of drills. The Jaguars settled the unspecified complaint with the NFL Management Counsel and the NFL Players Association on Thursday. It was unknown who filed the complaint and when.
Houshmandzadeh, Branch to be OK for camp (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Deion Branch ran sprints up a grass hill and weaved through cones. That final stage of recuperation — plus the words of Seahawks coach Pete Carroll — point to Seattle’s top veteran receivers being ready for the 2010 season. “Certainly they’re going to be ready to go for (training) camp,” in late July, Carroll said this week at his latest organized team…
Jets fans praise New Meadowlands Stadium (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
When New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan took the field Wednesday for the team’s first practice at the New Meadowlands Stadium, the usually talkative coach was at a loss for words. “The stadium, I mean, that’s … wow,” he said. Ryan wasn’t the only one who was impressed with the new space.
Redskins seek $21M back from Haynesworth (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Albert Haynesworth didn’t show. Teammates called him selfish. Now the Washington Redskins want their money back. The Redskins are going to see if they can recoup all or part of a $21 million bonus from the disgruntled two-time All Pro defensive tackle, an official within the league with knowledge of the deliberations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Jets' Ryan, Revis clear air over protest (AP) from Yahoo! Sports – NFL News
Rex Ryan and Darrelle Revis have cleared the air. The New York Jets coach and All-Pro cornerback spoke for about an hour Tuesday afternoon in an effort to “get on the same page” before his contract situation gets out of hand. “It was a normal talk,” Revis said Wednesday after the team practiced at the New Meadowlands Stadium.
