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Packers | Receiving interest in two linemen
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:30:55 -0400
The Green Bay Packers have received calls from other teams to see if C Jason Spitz or OL Evan Dietrich-Smith is available in a trade, sources told Tom Silverstein and Greg A. Bedard, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Some teams are waiting to see if the Packers release either Spitz or Dietrich-Smith.
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:30:55 -0400
The Green Bay Packers have received calls from other teams to see if C Jason Spitz or OL Evan Dietrich-Smith is available in a trade, sources told Tom Silverstein and Greg A. Bedard, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Some teams are waiting to see if the Packers release either Spitz or Dietrich-Smith.
Eagles acquire Reggie Wells from Cardinals
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 3, 2010 2:57 PM ET
We noted on Wednesday that the Cardinals had a better chance of trading guard Reggie Wells than Matt Leinart, even if the move was a long shot.
On Friday, they found a taker. The Eagles acquired Wells to add to their offensive line depth. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the deal is for a sixth-rounder.
For now, the Eagles are saying that Wells won't necessarily be a starter. But he's due $2.4 million and we wouldn't be surprised to see another move along the Eagles line to go with this.
The move also means that Deuce Lutui has a starting job again in Arizona.
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on September 3, 2010 2:57 PM ET
We noted on Wednesday that the Cardinals had a better chance of trading guard Reggie Wells than Matt Leinart, even if the move was a long shot.
On Friday, they found a taker. The Eagles acquired Wells to add to their offensive line depth. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the deal is for a sixth-rounder.
For now, the Eagles are saying that Wells won't necessarily be a starter. But he's due $2.4 million and we wouldn't be surprised to see another move along the Eagles line to go with this.
The move also means that Deuce Lutui has a starting job again in Arizona.
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Updated: September 3, 2010, 10:25 PM ET
Giants get Sage Rosenfels from Vikes
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NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have traded for Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels.
The Giants also acquired running back and kick returner Darius Reynaud for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft choice. The Vikings announced the deal on their website. Rosenfels and Reynaud have to pass their physicals with the Giants for the trade to be finalized.
The Giants have been searching for a backup for Eli Manning since Jim Sorgi suffered a torn capsule in his right shoulder in the preseason opener against the Jets.
Rosenfels will likely be the second-string quarterback ahead of Rhett Bomar.
Bomar had been Manning's backup and has shown flashes of potential, but the second-year quarterback hasn't taken a regular-season snap yet.
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Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said earlier Friday in a conference call with reporters that while he was impressed with Bomar's improvement throughout camp, the Giants weren't going to stop looking at other options.
Bomar had received extended snaps in camp and the final three preseason games due to Sorgi's injury and Manning's head laceration suffered against the Jets.
Sorgi was placed on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week.
Rosenfels became expendable with Brett Favre's recent return to the Vikings.
The 10-year veteran Rosenfels had an impressive preseason opener at St. Louis, completing 23 of 34 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns. But he was just 8-for-17 for 92 yards with one TD in the next three games combined, and Vikings coach Brad Childress said after the preseason finale that Tarvaris Jackson would be Favre's backup again this season.
The move means that the Vikings likely will keep rookie Joe Webb as the third quarterback.
By obtaining Reynaud, the Giants addressed their need for help on kickoff and punt returns. They have been searching for a returner ever since losing Domenik Hixon to a season-ending knee injury earlier in the summer. Reynaud is a converted receiver who was trying to make the Vikings as a running back and return man. He was the team's primary punt returner during the preseason.
Ohm Youngmisuk covers the Giants for ESPNNewYork.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Giants get Sage Rosenfels from Vikes
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NEW YORK -- The New York Giants have traded for Minnesota Vikings backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels.
The Giants also acquired running back and kick returner Darius Reynaud for an undisclosed 2011 draft pick and a conditional 2012 draft choice. The Vikings announced the deal on their website. Rosenfels and Reynaud have to pass their physicals with the Giants for the trade to be finalized.
The Giants have been searching for a backup for Eli Manning since Jim Sorgi suffered a torn capsule in his right shoulder in the preseason opener against the Jets.
Rosenfels will likely be the second-string quarterback ahead of Rhett Bomar.
Bomar had been Manning's backup and has shown flashes of potential, but the second-year quarterback hasn't taken a regular-season snap yet.
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Giants head coach Tom Coughlin said earlier Friday in a conference call with reporters that while he was impressed with Bomar's improvement throughout camp, the Giants weren't going to stop looking at other options.
Bomar had received extended snaps in camp and the final three preseason games due to Sorgi's injury and Manning's head laceration suffered against the Jets.
Sorgi was placed on season-ending injured reserve earlier this week.
Rosenfels became expendable with Brett Favre's recent return to the Vikings.
The 10-year veteran Rosenfels had an impressive preseason opener at St. Louis, completing 23 of 34 passes for 310 yards and three touchdowns. But he was just 8-for-17 for 92 yards with one TD in the next three games combined, and Vikings coach Brad Childress said after the preseason finale that Tarvaris Jackson would be Favre's backup again this season.
The move means that the Vikings likely will keep rookie Joe Webb as the third quarterback.
By obtaining Reynaud, the Giants addressed their need for help on kickoff and punt returns. They have been searching for a returner ever since losing Domenik Hixon to a season-ending knee injury earlier in the summer. Reynaud is a converted receiver who was trying to make the Vikings as a running back and return man. He was the team's primary punt returner during the preseason.
Ohm Youngmisuk covers the Giants for ESPNNewYork.com. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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Updated: September 3, 2010, 8:45 PM ET
Saints cut RB Ladell Betts
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METAIRIE, La. -- Ladell Betts' comeback from a serious knee injury is on hold for now.
The New Orleans Saints released the former longtime Washington Redskins starter on Friday, his agent, Anthony Agnone, confirmed in an e-mail.
Betts has been trying to come back from an injury last November in which he tore ligaments in his left knee. He played against the Titans, rushing seven times for 38 yards and catching four passes for 21 yards.
Instead of sticking with Betts, who was vying for a backup role behind Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, the Saints elected to hold onto fourth-year pro DeShawn Wynn.
Wynn's agent, David Canter, confirmed in an e-mail that Wynn, who also plays special teams, remained on the active roster. Wynn rushed seven times for 31 yards against Tennessee.
Although Sean Payton said Friday that he's made many of his final cuts, the coach would not immediately announce the names of players who've been released.
However, two people familiar with the club's roster moves said other players who have been cut include: Backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey, defensive end Bobby McCray, defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, reserve center Nick Leckey and second-year safety Chip Vaughn.
Players who survived the cuts include second-year quarterback Chase Daniel, rookie defensive end Junior Galette, rookie running back Chris Ivory and third-year receiver Adrian Arrington, according to the two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced its 53-man roster.
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Arrington caught three passes for 78 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown, in the Saints' final preseason game at Tennessee on Thursday night. Galette blocked a punt that was recovered for a touchdown. He also made six tackles, including a sack.
"Last night's game helped some players," Payton said, without mentioning names. "Certainly it's part of the equation. When you take four exams back in school, that fourth exam means something and we got a lot of playing time with a lot of players last night."
McCray, who started against Tennessee, has now been released twice by this year by the Saints, who also cut him in late June, but then decided shortly before training camp to give him another look.
NFL teams had a Saturday afternoon deadline to trim rosters to the regular season maximum of 53 players, and younger players who've been released, such as Vaughn, still had a chance to be signed to the Saints' practice squad Sunday afternoon if they cleared waivers.
The Saints began Friday with 77 players on their roster, including two -- safety Darren Sharper and linebacker Clint Ingram -- on the physically unable to perform list. Payton had the option to keep Sharper and Ingram on the PUP list in addition to the 53-man roster, but they would not be able to play for six weeks. The coach also declined to discuss their status on Friday.
Payton said he was giving players Saturday off before they return on Sunday to practice and go over the game plan for the Minnesota Vikings, who'll visit the Louisiana Superdome on Thursday night for the NFL's regular season opener.
The 2010 Saints will have few key differences from the club that won the Super Bowl last season. The biggest changes will be on defense, with Alex Brown, who joined the club as a free agent, starting at the left end spot where McCray started all three playoff games last season.
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The Saints also needed a new starting linebacker after Scott Fujita's departure to Cleveland in free agency. Jonathan Casillas appeared to have won that role, but left Thursday night's preseason game with an undisclosed foot injury. Payton had no update on Casillas or on Ivory, who left the Tennessee game with a knee injury.
Overall, the coach sounded upbeat about how his club came through the preseason.
"I feel good about this team, knowing the locker room we have and what we've just accomplished and where we're going," Payton said. "How we handle injuries is going to be important. Can we correct the penalties that seemed to be at a higher rate this preseason than I would have liked? But I like this team. I like this team a lot."
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Saints cut RB Ladell Betts
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METAIRIE, La. -- Ladell Betts' comeback from a serious knee injury is on hold for now.
The New Orleans Saints released the former longtime Washington Redskins starter on Friday, his agent, Anthony Agnone, confirmed in an e-mail.
Betts has been trying to come back from an injury last November in which he tore ligaments in his left knee. He played against the Titans, rushing seven times for 38 yards and catching four passes for 21 yards.
Instead of sticking with Betts, who was vying for a backup role behind Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas, the Saints elected to hold onto fourth-year pro DeShawn Wynn.
Wynn's agent, David Canter, confirmed in an e-mail that Wynn, who also plays special teams, remained on the active roster. Wynn rushed seven times for 31 yards against Tennessee.
Although Sean Payton said Friday that he's made many of his final cuts, the coach would not immediately announce the names of players who've been released.
However, two people familiar with the club's roster moves said other players who have been cut include: Backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey, defensive end Bobby McCray, defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy, reserve center Nick Leckey and second-year safety Chip Vaughn.
Players who survived the cuts include second-year quarterback Chase Daniel, rookie defensive end Junior Galette, rookie running back Chris Ivory and third-year receiver Adrian Arrington, according to the two people who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced its 53-man roster.
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Arrington caught three passes for 78 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown, in the Saints' final preseason game at Tennessee on Thursday night. Galette blocked a punt that was recovered for a touchdown. He also made six tackles, including a sack.
"Last night's game helped some players," Payton said, without mentioning names. "Certainly it's part of the equation. When you take four exams back in school, that fourth exam means something and we got a lot of playing time with a lot of players last night."
McCray, who started against Tennessee, has now been released twice by this year by the Saints, who also cut him in late June, but then decided shortly before training camp to give him another look.
NFL teams had a Saturday afternoon deadline to trim rosters to the regular season maximum of 53 players, and younger players who've been released, such as Vaughn, still had a chance to be signed to the Saints' practice squad Sunday afternoon if they cleared waivers.
The Saints began Friday with 77 players on their roster, including two -- safety Darren Sharper and linebacker Clint Ingram -- on the physically unable to perform list. Payton had the option to keep Sharper and Ingram on the PUP list in addition to the 53-man roster, but they would not be able to play for six weeks. The coach also declined to discuss their status on Friday.
Payton said he was giving players Saturday off before they return on Sunday to practice and go over the game plan for the Minnesota Vikings, who'll visit the Louisiana Superdome on Thursday night for the NFL's regular season opener.
The 2010 Saints will have few key differences from the club that won the Super Bowl last season. The biggest changes will be on defense, with Alex Brown, who joined the club as a free agent, starting at the left end spot where McCray started all three playoff games last season.
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The Saints also needed a new starting linebacker after Scott Fujita's departure to Cleveland in free agency. Jonathan Casillas appeared to have won that role, but left Thursday night's preseason game with an undisclosed foot injury. Payton had no update on Casillas or on Ivory, who left the Tennessee game with a knee injury.
Overall, the coach sounded upbeat about how his club came through the preseason.
"I feel good about this team, knowing the locker room we have and what we've just accomplished and where we're going," Payton said. "How we handle injuries is going to be important. Can we correct the penalties that seemed to be at a higher rate this preseason than I would have liked? But I like this team. I like this team a lot."
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
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Updated: September 4, 2010, 9:24 PM ET
Seahawks cut T.J. Houshmandzadeh
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SEATTLE -- Receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was sent packing from Seattle on Saturday, cut by the Seahawks after just one season as coach Pete Carroll continued his roster purge.
Houshmandzadeh, the Seahawks' leading receiver last season, was in the second year of a $40 million, five-year deal he signed with Seattle before the 2009 season. But he came to Seattle under a different regime with Jim Mora as coach and Tim Ruskell the general manager. Both Mora and Ruskell were gone after Seattle went 5-11 last season and now so is Houshmandzadeh.
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Last season, Houshmandzadeh caught 79 passes for 911 yards and three touchdowns, his fewest receptions since 2005 and his fewest touchdowns since 2002. But he was still clearly the Seahawks No. 1 receiver.
That changed this spring when Carroll gave former Southern California star Mike Williams another opportunity after becoming a bust in Detroit. Williams took advantage of the opportunity with 10 catches for 177 yards and a touchdown during the preseason. Deion Branch will be the other receiver opposite Williams, with rookie Golden Tate, Deon Butler and Ben Obomanu rounding out the receiving corps.
Even with his release, Houshmandzadeh is guaranteed $7 million for the 2010 season.
Also cut by the Seahawks was third-string quarterback and former first-round pick J.P. Losman, leaving the Seahawks with just starter Matt Hasselbeck and backup Charlie Whitehurst to begin the season.
Seattle placed offensive tackle Ray Willis on injured reserve and reached injury settlements with defensive end Nick Reed and defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis.
It was all part of a hectic Saturday for the Seahawks, who were thrown another surprise when offensive line coach Alex Gibbs abruptly retired. Seattle also traded for Philadelphia offensive lineman Stacy Andrews for a 2011 draft pick, but the Seahawks said the deal was still awaiting formal league approval.
Other veterans cut by the Seahawks included linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, wide receivers Brandon Jones and Ruvell Martin, defensive tackle Amon Gordon and defensive end James Wyche. Safety Jamar Adams and running back Louis Rankin, both contributors for the Seahawks at the end of last season, were waived.
Seattle also placed linebacker Leroy Hill on the suspended list as he serves a one-game suspension issued by the league for off-field legal issues. He'll be eligible to rejoin the team on Sept. 13, following their season opener against San Francisco.
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Seahawks cut T.J. Houshmandzadeh
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SEATTLE -- Receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was sent packing from Seattle on Saturday, cut by the Seahawks after just one season as coach Pete Carroll continued his roster purge.
Houshmandzadeh, the Seahawks' leading receiver last season, was in the second year of a $40 million, five-year deal he signed with Seattle before the 2009 season. But he came to Seattle under a different regime with Jim Mora as coach and Tim Ruskell the general manager. Both Mora and Ruskell were gone after Seattle went 5-11 last season and now so is Houshmandzadeh.
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Last season, Houshmandzadeh caught 79 passes for 911 yards and three touchdowns, his fewest receptions since 2005 and his fewest touchdowns since 2002. But he was still clearly the Seahawks No. 1 receiver.
That changed this spring when Carroll gave former Southern California star Mike Williams another opportunity after becoming a bust in Detroit. Williams took advantage of the opportunity with 10 catches for 177 yards and a touchdown during the preseason. Deion Branch will be the other receiver opposite Williams, with rookie Golden Tate, Deon Butler and Ben Obomanu rounding out the receiving corps.
Even with his release, Houshmandzadeh is guaranteed $7 million for the 2010 season.
Also cut by the Seahawks was third-string quarterback and former first-round pick J.P. Losman, leaving the Seahawks with just starter Matt Hasselbeck and backup Charlie Whitehurst to begin the season.
Seattle placed offensive tackle Ray Willis on injured reserve and reached injury settlements with defensive end Nick Reed and defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis.
It was all part of a hectic Saturday for the Seahawks, who were thrown another surprise when offensive line coach Alex Gibbs abruptly retired. Seattle also traded for Philadelphia offensive lineman Stacy Andrews for a 2011 draft pick, but the Seahawks said the deal was still awaiting formal league approval.
Other veterans cut by the Seahawks included linebacker Tyjuan Hagler, wide receivers Brandon Jones and Ruvell Martin, defensive tackle Amon Gordon and defensive end James Wyche. Safety Jamar Adams and running back Louis Rankin, both contributors for the Seahawks at the end of last season, were waived.
Seattle also placed linebacker Leroy Hill on the suspended list as he serves a one-game suspension issued by the league for off-field legal issues. He'll be eligible to rejoin the team on Sept. 13, following their season opener against San Francisco.
Copyright 2010 by The Associated Press
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I bet he signs with someone.
He'll probably sign with the Skins or Panthers.
He'll probably sign with the Skins or Panthers.
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Updated: September 4, 2010, 7:38 PM ET
Eagles land Antwan Barnes for pick
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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Antwan Barnes in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
In return, the Ravens will send the Eagles a seventh round pick in the 2011 draft, a source told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley.
Barnes had a career-high three sacks in 11 regular season games last year with the Ravens. This preseason, Barnes tallied 10 tackles and a half sack.
Barnes, a fourth round selection in 2007, said on his Twitter page, "Woooooooo........I had a good run in Baltimore......thank everyone for your support......its a new beginning and I'm ready to be a eagle..."
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The Philadelphia Eagles acquired defensive end Antwan Barnes in a trade with the Baltimore Ravens.
In return, the Ravens will send the Eagles a seventh round pick in the 2011 draft, a source told ESPN.com's Matt Mosley.
Barnes had a career-high three sacks in 11 regular season games last year with the Ravens. This preseason, Barnes tallied 10 tackles and a half sack.
Barnes, a fourth round selection in 2007, said on his Twitter page, "Woooooooo........I had a good run in Baltimore......thank everyone for your support......its a new beginning and I'm ready to be a eagle..."
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Updated: September 4, 2010, 8:30 PM ET
Roundup: Bucs cut Michael Clayton
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.
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Clayton, who signed a five-year contract worth as much as $26 million last year, was guaranteed $3 million in base salary this season.
After Thursday's final preseason game, Bucs coach Raheem Morris said: "We got a chance to evaluate some of Reggie [Brown] and we were able to evaluate some of Arrelious Benn. "Really, we got a chance to look at those guys. We've already seen a lot of Michael Clayton, and we're going to get a chance to see a little bit of Michael Clayton next week as well. All those guys, we're going to find out who's going to play Z for us, who's going to be our starter.''
Clayton had 16 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown last season for the Bucs.
Titans cut QB Simms, DE Brock, RB Gado
Quarterback Chris Simms, veteran defensive end Raheem Brock and running back Samkon Gado have been cut by Tennessee, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Chargers let go of WR Reed
One day after trading for Patrick Crayton, San Diego released wide receiver Josh Reed.
Saints put S Sharper, LB Ingram on PUP list
New Orleans placed ailing defenders Darren Sharper and Clint Ingram on the physically unable to perform list and also cut veteran running back Ladell Betts.
Lions trim CB Bly, T Jansen
Detroit parted ways with veteran cornerback Dre Bly and tackle Jon Jansen.
Dolphins drop QB White
Miami cut quarterback Pat White as they worked to get down to the NFL's limit of 53 players.
Raiders release QB Brennan
Oakland has cut ties with quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan, drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2008, joined the Raiders this offseason.
Bengals trim WR Jones, K Rayner
The Cincinnati Bengals released wide receiver Matt Jones and place kicker Dave Rayner.
Vikings cut WR Walker, RB Johnson
Javon Walker was cut by Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, after bringing in the former Green Bay Packers receiver two weeks ago to team with former teammate Brett Favre. The Vikings also cut former Boise State standout Ian Johnson .
Giants release QB Bomar
New York cut backup quarterback Rhett Bomar, who threw more passes than any other Giants quarterback this preseason.
Bills cut ties with WR Hardy
Buffalo has decided to cut wide receiver James Hardy, a second round pick in the 2008 draft.
Falcons release DB Jackson
Cornerback Chevis Jackson is the most prominent player let go by the Atlanta Falcons in the final round of cuts Saturday.
Colts cut QB Brandstater
Tom Brandstater was cut Saturday by Indianapolis.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Michael Clayton, who didn't play in the team's final preseason game earlier this week, was cut on Saturday.
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Clayton, who signed a five-year contract worth as much as $26 million last year, was guaranteed $3 million in base salary this season.
After Thursday's final preseason game, Bucs coach Raheem Morris said: "We got a chance to evaluate some of Reggie [Brown] and we were able to evaluate some of Arrelious Benn. "Really, we got a chance to look at those guys. We've already seen a lot of Michael Clayton, and we're going to get a chance to see a little bit of Michael Clayton next week as well. All those guys, we're going to find out who's going to play Z for us, who's going to be our starter.''
Clayton had 16 catches for 230 yards and a touchdown last season for the Bucs.
Titans cut QB Simms, DE Brock, RB Gado
Quarterback Chris Simms, veteran defensive end Raheem Brock and running back Samkon Gado have been cut by Tennessee, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Chargers let go of WR Reed
One day after trading for Patrick Crayton, San Diego released wide receiver Josh Reed.
Saints put S Sharper, LB Ingram on PUP list
New Orleans placed ailing defenders Darren Sharper and Clint Ingram on the physically unable to perform list and also cut veteran running back Ladell Betts.
Lions trim CB Bly, T Jansen
Detroit parted ways with veteran cornerback Dre Bly and tackle Jon Jansen.
Dolphins drop QB White
Miami cut quarterback Pat White as they worked to get down to the NFL's limit of 53 players.
Raiders release QB Brennan
Oakland has cut ties with quarterback Colt Brennan. Brennan, drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2008, joined the Raiders this offseason.
Bengals trim WR Jones, K Rayner
The Cincinnati Bengals released wide receiver Matt Jones and place kicker Dave Rayner.
Vikings cut WR Walker, RB Johnson
Javon Walker was cut by Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, after bringing in the former Green Bay Packers receiver two weeks ago to team with former teammate Brett Favre. The Vikings also cut former Boise State standout Ian Johnson .
Giants release QB Bomar
New York cut backup quarterback Rhett Bomar, who threw more passes than any other Giants quarterback this preseason.
Bills cut ties with WR Hardy
Buffalo has decided to cut wide receiver James Hardy, a second round pick in the 2008 draft.
Falcons release DB Jackson
Cornerback Chevis Jackson is the most prominent player let go by the Atlanta Falcons in the final round of cuts Saturday.
Colts cut QB Brandstater
Tom Brandstater was cut Saturday by Indianapolis.
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Updated: September 4, 2010, 6:48 PM ET
Steelers cut center Justin Hartwig
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The Steelers released former starting center Justin Hartwig on Saturday after efforts to try to trade him failed.
Hartwig was beaten out by first-round choice Maurkice Pouncey in training camp. He was scheduled to make $2.08 million, which the Steelers considered too much for a backup center. The Steelers also released guard Kraig Urbik, a third-round choice last year who was a backup.
Right tackle Flozell Adams made the team and is expected to start.
Running back Jonathan Dwyer, a sixth-round pick, also made the team. The Steelers have four running backs on their roster: Dwyer, Rashard Mendenhall, Mewelde Moore and Isaac Redman. Fullback Frank Summers was released.
The Steelers kept two drafted wide receivers -- Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown -- along with free agent acquisition Arnaz Battle. They released receiver-returner Stefan Logan.
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The Steelers released former starting center Justin Hartwig on Saturday after efforts to try to trade him failed.
Hartwig was beaten out by first-round choice Maurkice Pouncey in training camp. He was scheduled to make $2.08 million, which the Steelers considered too much for a backup center. The Steelers also released guard Kraig Urbik, a third-round choice last year who was a backup.
Right tackle Flozell Adams made the team and is expected to start.
Running back Jonathan Dwyer, a sixth-round pick, also made the team. The Steelers have four running backs on their roster: Dwyer, Rashard Mendenhall, Mewelde Moore and Isaac Redman. Fullback Frank Summers was released.
The Steelers kept two drafted wide receivers -- Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown -- along with free agent acquisition Arnaz Battle. They released receiver-returner Stefan Logan.
John Clayton, a recipient of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's McCann Award for distinguished reporting, is a senior writer for ESPN.com.
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I'd sign Hartwig in a heartbeat.
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And Flozell Adams made the Steelers 53 man roster.
He's going to be their starting right tackle.
He's going to be their starting right tackle.
@ Darren Sharper starting the year on the PUP list.
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We need depth at the Center position, Hartwig would be a huge upgrade.