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As per friday, July 30, 2004Gallery block party: Oakland Raiders sign top lineman
Offensive tackle Robert Gallery, the second overall pick in the NFL draft, signed a 7-year contract with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday.
Feeling mortality: Faulk
Entering his 12th NFL season, Marshall Faulk doesn't know how long his body, and ultimately, his career will last.
Saints open to revised stadium idea
Gov. Kathleen Blanco says the Saints seem receptive to her idea of building a new football stadium in combination with an expansion to the New Orleans convention center.
Magic potion? NFL disputes 'detox' substance
NFL debates ability of detox substances to mask marijuana use among league's players.
Practice pain: Redskins' Taylor sprains knee
A day after signing a seven-year, $18 million contract, Washington Redskins rookie safety Sean Taylor sprained his right knee during practice Wednesday.
Fresh ink: Lions' Jones
Former Virginia Tech star Kevin Jones, the youngster who will try to put the fangs back in a Detroit Lions running game that has mostly struggled since the retirement of Barry Sanders in 1999, reached agreement on his first NFL contract.
Packers executive Mark Hatley dies at 54
Green Bay Packers vice president of football operations Mark Hatley has died at 54, his agent Bob LaMonte confirmed Tuesday.
'F' for physical: Mobley cut
The Denver Broncos released linebacker John Mobley on Tuesday because of a lingering neck injury that will keep him from playing this season.
Jets' Vilma 'ready to go' after signing deal
Jonathan Vilma signed a five-year deal worth $10.3 million Tuesday, two days before players report for the start of camp.
Taylor's turbulent offseason has upside of $18M
Sean Taylor signed a seven-year, $18 million deal with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, capping an unorthodox offseason for the No. 5 overall draft pick.
Fresh ink: Falcons' Jenkins
It's one No. 1 down and one No. 1 to go for the Atlanta Falcons, who agreed late Tuesday in principle with Ohio State wide receiver Michael Jenkins, the latter of the club's two selections in the first round.
Vikings' Mixon to appeal two-game ban
The NFL suspended Minnesota Vikings defensive end Kenny Mixon for two games for violating the league's substance abuse policy, league officials told.
Improving Summerall hopes to return to booth
Pat Summerall says he's regaining his strength after a liver transplant and may be in the broadcast booth for at least a few games this NFL season.
Bryant cleared by Jones to rejoin Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys receiver Antonio Bryant, who's remained in limbo since throwing a jersey in Bill Parcells' face last month, will play in Dallas this season, owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Monday.
NFL suspends ex-Bucs DT Russell indefinitely
BuccaneersDefensive tackle Darrell Russell has been suspended indefinitely from the NFL for being a repeat violator of the leagues substance abuse policy.
Steelers sign Cowher to 2-year extension
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher on Monday signed a two-year contract extension that runs through 2007.
Miami's next move: Dealing Ogunleye?
The Miami Dolphins might now be forced to consider using DE Adewale Ogunleye as trade bait in his effort to replace the abruptly retired Ricky Williams.
Talks between Peterson, 49ers still at impasse
The San Francisco 49ers' contract talks with All-Pro linebacker Julian Peterson are in a stalemate, and he is expected to hold out when training camp opens Friday.
Cowboys in talks with Arlington for new stadium
Cowboys have agreed to work exclusively with the city of Arlington for the next few weeks as the football team continues to seek a location for a new stadium, officials said Monday.
Jags, RT Williams agree on five-year extension
Looking to secure their future at right offensive tackle and to ensure that one of the NFL's emerging young lineman does not depart in free agency next spring, the Jacksonville Jaguars have reached agreement with Maurice Williams on a five-year contract extension.
Rams sign their No. 1 pick, Steven Jackson
With the opening of training camps rapidly approaching, the Rams have reached a five-year agreement with their No. 1 draft choice, Stephen Jackson, making him the fifth 2004 first-rounder to sign
George joins Cowboys
Eddie George agreed to a contract with the Dallas Cowboys on Friday, just two days after being released by the Titans, according to a team source.
Dunta Robinson inks contract with Texans
Cornerback Dunta Robinson, the earlier of the Houston Texans' two selections in the first round and a player already penciled in as a starter, on Thursday reached agreement on his first NFL contract.
Cowboys to cut Hutchinson
The Cowboys plan to release quarterback Chad Hutchinson before the team reports to training camp next week.
Robbins cut by Raiders after failing physical
The Raiders released Barret Robbins on Friday after the center failed a physical.
Judge's ruling may cause McNair DUI dismissal
Prosecutors seeking a drunken driving conviction against Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair were dealt a setback Thursday when a judge ruled the arresting officer didn't have "sufficient basis" to pull him over.
Farrior agrees to five-year deal with Steelers
With five of their eight draft choices already under contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a respite from rookie negotiations Thursday and turned their attention to a key veteran. The team has reached an agreement with linebacker James Farrior.
Bucs, first-round pick Clayton reach agreement
Nearly two full days of bargaining between Tampa Bay Bucs officials and the representatives for first-round draft pick Michael Clayton on Wednesday night produced an agreement in principle with the former LSU wide receiver.
Schroeder is Bucs' Plan B for absent McCardell
In the latest indication that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect wide receiver Keenan McCardell to boycott training camp, the team signed free agent Bill Schroeder on Tuesday and also opened face-to-face talks with the representatives for first-round pick Michael Clayton.
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