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Packers | Havner facing DUI charges

March 15, 2010

Liz Kellar, of the Grass Valley Daily Union, reports Green Bay Packers TE Spencer Havner is facing DUI charges after a motorcycle accident early Saturday, March 13. Havner was allegedly driving a motorcycle around the end of a cul-de-sac, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol. Havner allegedly lost control and crashed, fracturing his scapula, suffering lacerations to the back of his head and left arm as well as multiple abrasions. He was not wearing a helmet, according to the report, and was taken to a hospital before law enforcement was contacted. He was found to be under the influence and was arrested at the hospital, according to the California Highway Patrol.

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Raiders | Gradkowski says he feels great

March 15, 2010

Jerry McDonald, of ANG Newspapers, reports Oakland Raiders QB Bruce Gradkowski (knee) said he is feeling no effects from the MCL tears in each knee that ended his 2009 season. Gradkowski told the Contra Costa Times’s Steve Corkran, “I never stopped working out because I wanted to get my knees healthy and my legs strong. I could play in a game tomorrow. I feel great.”

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Idaho’s Iupati will be a busy man

March 15, 2010

The headliner at Idaho’s pro day, which was held March 11 outdoors on FieldTurf on a wet field with a slope, was G/T Mike Iupati (6-foot-5 1/2, 324 pounds). Though he did not work out at the event (he chose to keep all of his NFL Scouting Combine numbers), that does not mean he won’t be running plenty of drills over the next month. He already has nine scheduled visits with teams, and worked out with the Browns on Monday.

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Ravens | Suggs attending offseason conditioning program

March 15, 2010

Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Ravens LB Terrell Suggs is attending the team’s offseason conditioning program, according to a team spokesman. Suggs said he is trying to get back to his normal playing weight of 265 pounds.

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Seahawks | Roehl released

March 15, 2010

The Sports Network reports Seattle Seahawks RB Tyler Roehl has been released.

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Raiders | R. Brown will sign tender

March 15, 2010

David White, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Raiders restricted free-agent LB Ricky Brown will sign his second-round tender when he returns from a NFLPA trip in Hawaii, according to a league source.

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Patriots | Have private workout scheduled with Z. Robinson

March 15, 2010

Aaron Wilson, of the National Football post, reports the New England Patriots have scheduled a private workout with Oklahoma State QB Zac Robinson next week, according to a league source.

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Panthers | Petitti signs one-year deal

March 15, 2010

Steve Reed, of CarolinaGrowl.com, reports the Carolina Panthers have re-signed free-agent OT Rob Petitti to a one-year deal, according to his agent, Ralph Cindrich. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Seahawks | Two released

March 15, 2010

Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports Seattle Seahawks S Deon Grant and LS Matthew Overton have been released.

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Seahawks | Tapp signs tender

March 15, 2010

Adam Schefter, of ESPN.com, reports Seattle Seahawks restricted free-agent DE Darryl Tapp has signed his tender from the team.

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Falcons | Acquire two different draft picks for Houston

March 15, 2010

Updating a previous item, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions acquired CB Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Lions | Acquire Houston for different draft picks

March 15, 2010

Updating a previous item, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions acquired CB Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

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Three step out from the crowd at LSU’s pro day

March 15, 2010

While many of the players failed to really separate themselves at LSU’s pro day, three in particular stood out. CB Chris Hawkins, LB Perry Riley and DT Al Woods were exceptional.

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Patriots | R. Sapp to work out

March 15, 2010

Clemson DE Ricky Sapp wrote on his blog for The Times and Democrat that he has a workout scheduled with the New England Patriots for next week.

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Eagles | R. Sapp to work out

March 15, 2010

Clemson DE Ricky Sapp wrote on his blog for The Times and Democrat that he has a workout scheduled with the Philadelphia Eagles for next week.

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Pair of Cal standouts gut it out at their pro day

March 15, 2010

While Cal standouts Mike Tepper and Syd’Quan Thompson likely won’t be selected in the first round, their willingness to work out for scouts at the school’s pro day despite ailments is noteworthy.

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Total Access: Best offseason moves

March 15, 2010

NFL Total Access broke out its NFL offseason bracket on Monday, launching the debate as to who is the top offseason acquisition (in trades or free agency) so far.

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NFL | Calloway to work out at Michigan State’s Pro Day

March 15, 2010

Bo Marchionte, of NFL Draft Bible, reports Saginaw Valley State DE Robert Calloway will work out at Michigan State’s Pro Day.

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NFL | J. Bell will work out at Central Michigan’s Pro Day

March 15, 2010

Bo Marchionte, of NFL Draft Bible, reports Wayne State RB Joique Bell will work out at Central Michigan’s Pro Day. Bell will run the 40-yard dash, do position drills and catch passes.

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Cowboys | Scandrick earns extra $306,209

March 15, 2010

Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Orlando Scandrick earned an extra $306,209 through the NFL’s performance-based pay system.

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