The NFL Injury Report

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250Tue, 21 May 2013 15:30:58 +0000Jammal BrownBrandon WeedenMichael BennettTom MooreDominique Rodgers-CromartieRobert AyersDeVier PoseyPeyton ManningJosh BoyceBrian UrlacherJordy NelsonEddie RoyalJimmy WilsonBrandon BoldenMichael BushTom BradyTyron SmithFletcher CoxSeyi ArijotutuMatt ForteRodger SaffoldVincent JacksonWillie ColonSantonio HolmesBenJarvus Green-EllisTom TelescoDennis DixonKing DunlapJared CookSteve SpagnuoloAlex SmithAntonio BrownBernard PollardCorey WilliamsProspetsRandy MossEric FisherGreen Bay PackersKellen ClemensA.J. 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LangChris SpencerMarcus TrufantRichard ShermanJohnny KnoxSean SmithJed HoyerStevenson SylvesterJohn KuhnMiles AustinAbram ElamDetroit LionsAaron RodgersChris GivensBuffalo BillsWinston JusticeJay GrudenPat AngererNorv TurnerFree AgentsEvan MathisJimmy SmithJames HarrisonMichael JenkinsGeno SmithJarrett BoykinBen TateRoman HarperErnie SimsAntoine WinfieldRandall CobbJayron HosleyJoe StaleyBill O'BrienThe NFL Injury ReportJust a bruise, or just a break - we've got it coveredhttp://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/noreply@blogger.com (Justin Hunter)Blogger1424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-3893791235222898168Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-05-21T11:00:03.692-04:00Houston TexansBrian CushingTexans’ Brian Cushing will ‘definitely’ be ready for Week 1<div> While Houston Texans linebacker Brian Cushing isn’t sure if he’ll be ready for the first practice of the team’s upcoming training camp, he did tell reporters – including <a href="http://www.houstontexans.com/news/article-2/Brian-Cushing-says-he%E2%80%99ll-%E2%80%9Cdefinitely%E2%80%9D-be-ready-for-Week-1/5a1c5612-331f-49b2-801e-0c0a8504893c">Nick Scurfield</a> of HoustonTexans.com – that he’ll “definitely” be on the field for the first game of the regular season.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “My return is right around the corner, so that’s a good feeling,” Cushing said on Monday after the Texans’ first practice of OTAs. “I can definitely tell you I’ll be ready for the first game of the season, and I’m pretty sure I’ll be ready for the first practice come training camp.”</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a>Cushing is returning from the significant knee injury he suffered last season. <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2012/10/texans-injury-report-brian-cushing-out.html">He tore his ACL last October during a game against the New York Jets, which ended his 2012 season</a>. <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/02/texans-brian-cushing-ahead-of-schedule.html">He’s since been rehabbing feverishly</a> in hopes of returning stronger than before.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> While Cushing will not return to practice until training camp in July, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/02/houston-texans-brian-cushings-rehab-is.html">he has been running, squatting jumping and working on position drills</a> throughout his rehab process. He feels “great,” adding that he believes he’s doing everything he can at this point.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/texans-brian-cushing-will-definitely-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-1010317322817623248Tue, 21 May 2013 14:13:00 +00002013-05-21T10:13:22.654-04:00Tony RomoDallas CowboysCowboys' Tony Romo underwent back surgery<div> Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo underwent a minor surgical procedure to remove a cyst from his back last month, according to <a href="http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/9297284/dallas-cowboys-quarterback-tony-romo-surgery-remove-cyst-least-3-weeks-sources">Todd Archer</a> of ESPN Dallas. The surgery will sideline Romo through organized team activities (otherwise known as OTAs), and sources tell ESPN Dallas that it could keep the quarterback out until training camp.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> While some sound concerned about Romo's ability to participate in training camp, the quarterback isn't worried. He told reporters that he expects to be ready to suit up with the rest of his teammates when camp opens on July 19.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "If this was the regular season and I had to play next week, I could,'' Romo told the newspaper. "This is just about being smart. That's why I did it now. This will have no effect on training camp. No way will it have an impact. And I still think there's a good chance I'm on the field for minicamp.''</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> The injury isn't expected to be a long-term concern, as the procedure was a precautionary measure. It removed a cyst which has been the source of a constant back ache, according to Romo. It's not clear if the cyst was the result of one specific event, and it's also unknown how long Romo has been dealing with the ailment.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/cowboys-tony-romo-underwent-back-surgery.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-8591343818811871733Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-21T10:00:10.434-04:00Washington RedskinsRobert Griffin IIIRedskins unsure if Robert Griffin III will be ready for camp<div> Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III continues to <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/01/redskins-qb-robert-griffin-iii-out-6-8.html">recover from the significant knee injury that ended his 2012 campaign</a>. While his recovery is said to be going extremely well, Redskins general manager Bruce Allen told reporters – including <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/05/20/too-early-to-tell-if-robert-griffin-iii-will-be-ready-at-outset-of-training-camp-bruce-allen-says/">Mark Maske</a> of The Washington Post – that it’s too early to tell if Griffin will be ready to practice when the team opens training camp in July.<br /> <a name='more'></a><blockquote class="tr_bq"> “It’s great to hear the building is on schedule, ahead of schedule, and I’ve heard all those same phrases for our quarterback,” Allen said at a tour for reporters of the team’s under-construction training camp site in Richmond. “It’s too early to tell right now. He is doing everything that the doctors want him to do. He’s a great worker. I think that’s why there’s so much optimism that he’ll be ready at the beginning. But it’s really too premature to speculate on where his medical condition is until we give him a physical when training camp starts July 25.”</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> Griffin has openly targeted the Redskins’ season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles as his return date. <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/04/mike-shanahan-robert-griffin-iii-will.html">Coaches are impressed with the way the quarterback has recovered</a>, but they continue to say they are not willing to rush him back from injury. <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/01/redskins-qb-robert-griffin-iii-suffers.html">Griffin underwent surgery in January torepair the torn anterior cruciate and lateral collateral ligaments in his right knee</a>.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/redskins-unsure-if-robert-griffin-iii.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-6440858138581785133Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-21T09:00:10.534-04:00Rob GronkowskiNew England PatriotsPatriots TE Rob Gronkowski’s forearm infection has cleared<div> It appears that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be able to proceed with his recovery from a broken forearm, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-to-undergo_20.html">as yesterday’s procedure</a> revealed the infection that was delaying progress has been cleared, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Good news for <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Gronk">#Gronk</a>: He's out of surgery with new plates. As hoped, the infection is gone. No fifth surgery on the forearm, per source<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/336595445134540800">May 20, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a><a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-to-undergo_20.html">Gronkowski underwent the fourth surgery on his forearm yesterday</a>. It showed that the infection he was dealing with had cleared, allowing doctors to replace the plate in his arm. This means that a fifth operation won’t be necessary, as Gronkowski can now proceed rehabbing his arm injury.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> If a fifth surgery would have been required, the start of Gronkowski’s regular season would have been put into question. However, now that the plate has been replaced, the tight end is hoping to be ready for the start of training camp.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Double good news for Gronk: Training camp on time a possibility. And they can focus on his back now, hoping rehab is concurrent with forearm<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/336596232577380352">May 20, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> Of course, Gronkowski isn’t completely out of the woods yet. While the forearm has been garnering most of the attention, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-could-require.html">it’s recently been reported that he’s been dealing with a back injury</a>. He’s expected to receive continued evaluation on his back as he continues to rehab his arm.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-te-rob-gronkowskis-forearm.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-2604543821877515691Mon, 20 May 2013 16:39:00 +00002013-05-20T12:39:32.472-04:00Detroit LionsCalvin JohnsonCalvin Johnson played 2012 season with three broken fingers<div> As if the 2012 accomplishments of Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson weren't impressive enough, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News is reporting that the Pro Bowler has confirmed he played through three broken fingers.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Calvin Johnson confirmed that he played with broken fingers last season. Said he's been trying to straighten them out. No offseason surgery<br /> — Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) <a href="https://twitter.com/cmccosky/status/336491544032976896">May 20, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <br /> <a name='more'></a>McCosky adds that Johnson has been attempting to straighten out his fingers (what?), adding that the wide receiver has thus far avoided offseason surgery.<br /> <br /> It was reported earlier this offseason that Johnson had played through two broken fingers. Not sure if three makes a world of difference, but it's clear this guy -- and NFL players in general -- are tough.<br /> <br /> Despite the damaged phalanges, Johnson was able to haul in 122 receptions for 1964 yards and five touchdowns last year.<br /> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/lions-calvin-johnson-broken-fingers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-5109643483439705154Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-05-20T11:00:06.073-04:00Houston TexansBrooks ReedTexans’ Brooks Reed ‘100 percent’ following groin surgery<div> Houston Texans linebacker Brooks Reed underwent surgery to repair his torn groin in January following the end of the team’s season. Now, as the Texans begin OTAs today, Reed is recovered and completely healthy, according to <a href="http://www.csnhouston.com/football-houston-texans/talk/b-reed-100-percent-after-jan-groin-surgery">Dave Zangaro</a> of CSN Houston.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> The procedure was revealed by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips last week, and Reed told reporters yesterday that he underwent the surgery in January. The injury that required the operation was sustained during the team’s Thanksgiving Day contest against the Detroit Lions, and it ultimately sidelined Reed for four games.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> But the groin is no longer giving Reed any problems, as he’s been running and lifting hard for the past three weeks.</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “I didn’t think about it then,” he said. “It shouldn’t be anything to worry about. It happened in the past and got over it. Worked hard rehabbing it so we’re at 100 percent right now and looking to improve during OTAs.”</blockquote> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/texans-brooks-reed-100-percent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-5561448281813906599Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-20T10:00:00.616-04:00Charles WoodsonDetroit LionsNFL Trade RumorsNFL rumors: Charles Woodson ‘open’ to signing with Lions<div> The market for Green Bay Packers free agent Charles Woodson has picked up in the last few weeks. He’s visited with several teams, and he has at least one other meeting lined up. While the Detroit Lions are not viewed as a favorite to ink the veteran defensive back, Woodson said he’d be willing to join the team at the right price, according to <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130517/SPORTS0101/305170429/Charles-Woodson-open-playing-Lions-money-s-right?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|FRONTPAGE">Angelique S. Chengelis</a> of The Detroit News.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><blockquote class="tr_bq"> "If I make it out of my visit with Oakland, like I just made it out of the visit with Denver, then I'm open," Woodson said. "Here's the thing about the Lions, the Lions have players. What the Lions haven't been able to do is put it together. That winning attitude and to be able to start those winning ways, it has to start somewhere. So, would I be open? Sure."</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> While Woodson would be “open” to signing with the Lions, he also added that the “business part has to be right, too, and that's just a fact."</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Woodson visited with the Denver Broncos last week, and he’s expected to meet with his former team – the Oakland Raiders – early this week. While the Broncos are viewed as the favorite to sign Woodson since they are the top contender to show interest in the free agent, nothing is imminent.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/nfl-rumors-charles-woodson-open-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-3368248931431518744Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-20T09:00:01.008-04:00Rob GronkowskiNew England PatriotsPatriots’ Rob Gronkowski to undergo fourth surgery Monday<div> <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-to-undergo.html">It was recently reported that New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski would require the fourth surgery</a> on his injured forearm at some point this week. <a href="http://bostonherald.com//sports/patriots_nfl/nfl_coverage/2013/05/rob_gronkowski_s_surgery_set_for_tomorrow">The Boston Herald</a> confirmed yesterday that the time would be today, as Gronk is set to go under the knife this afternoon at Massachusetts General Hospital.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> The procedure will provide the Patriots a clearer timeframe for Gronkowski’s potential return. If the operation reveals that the infection that’s been in his arm has subsided, he’ll be on pace to return in time for the start of the regular season, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-could-require.html">depending on the status of his back</a>. However, if the infection is found to be lingering, he’ll have to put the replacement of the plate in his arm on hold, further delaying his return.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> It will take doctors roughly a week to test for the infection. If it’s found to have been defeated, Gronk will be able to have the plate removed and begin his 10- to 11-week recovery process. As mentioned, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-could-require.html">there are also concerns surrounding the tight end’s back</a>, which could further complicate his status.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-to-undergo_20.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-202517848027242754Sun, 19 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-19T10:00:00.907-04:00Victor CruzNew York GiantsNFL Trade RumorsGiants rumors: Victor Cruz talks ‘moving slowly’<div> Last week was a ‘pivotal time’ for contract extension talks between the New York Giants and wide receiver Victor Cruz. While this was reportedly the case, negotiations continue “moving slowly,” according to <a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/18/cruz-talks-moving-slowly/">Pro Football Talk</a>.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> Talks are expected to resume this week. The Giants and Cruz are hoping to work out a long-term contract agreement, but they’ve yet to determine a value that both consider reasonable. The Giants would like to sign Cruz for roughly $7 million per year, while the wide receiver and his representation are seeking a yearly salary in the $10 million range.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> At this point, Cruz has yet to sign his restricted free agency tender, which is one-year at $2.879 million. On June 17, the Giants can slash this to roughly $600,000, but considering this would likely aggravate Cruz it’s not an expected move.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> If a long-term deal isn't reached this offseason, Cruz would be set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2014 season. The clock is ticking, but a resolution is still expected to eventually be reached considering both teams are expressing interest in an extension.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/giants-rumors-victor-cruz-talks-moving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-2326506749311140820Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-19T09:00:06.217-04:00San Diego ChargersDwight FreeneySan Diego Chargers sign Dwight Freeney<div> The San Diego Chargers agreed to a two-year deal with free agent pass rusher Dwight Freeney yesterday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Chargers">#Chargers</a> have an agreement in principle for a 2-year deal with Dwight Freeney<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/335777641523212288">May 18, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /> <a name='more'></a>Freeney’s new contract with the Chargers will pay him $8.75 million over the next two seasons. The agreement also includes incentives, which are likely to be tied to Freeney’s sack totals and other figures related to rushing the quarterback.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Chargers jumped into the pass rusher market earlier in the week after it was announced that linebacker Melvin Ingram tore his ACL during practice on Tuesday. San Diego met with Freeney on Wednesday and Thursday, and talks between the Chargers and the veteran continued through Friday and Saturday until a deal was reached.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Freeney has been an All-Pro pass rusher in the NFL, recording a whopping 107.5 sacks during his 11 seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. However, he struggled handling the Colts’ transition to the 3-4 defense last season.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> For this reason, most expected Freeney to join a team that offered him an opportunity to play in a 4-3 as a defensive end. The Chargers play a 3-4, so it will be interesting to see how Freeney fits in with the team and how productive he is.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/san-diego-chargers-sign-dwight-freeney.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-104392639323657655Sat, 18 May 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-05-18T11:00:06.120-04:00Bruce IrvinSeattle SeahawksSeahawks’ Bruce Irvin suspended for PED violation<div> Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bruce Irvin has been suspended four games by the NFL for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team announced yesterday.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> As a result, Irvin – the 15<sup>th</sup> overall pick in last year’s draft – will not be able to practice with the team from the start of the regular season through Monday, Sept. 30. Irvin will still be allowed to join the Seahawks for all offseason and preseason workouts and games.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000204025/article/bruce-irvin-suspended-four-games-for-ped-violation">Irvin released the following statement of apology</a>:</div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> "I want to apologize to my teammates, coaches and Seahawks fans for making a mistake when I took a substance that is prohibited in the NFL without a medical exemption," Irvin said in a statement released by the team. "I am extremely disappointed in the poor judgment I showed and take full responsibility for my actions. I will not appeal the discipline and instead will focus my energy on preparing for the season so I can begin earning your trust and respect again. I look forward to contributing to the team the moment I return."</blockquote> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/seahawks-bruce-irvin-suspended-for-ped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-9219889759964531000Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:00 +00002013-05-18T10:30:45.704-04:00Rob GronkowskiNew England PatriotsPatriots’ Rob Gronkowski could require back surgery<div> It just keeps getting worse for New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Yesterday it was reported that he would undergo his fourth surgery on his injured forearm. Now, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that Gronk is battling “chronic” back pain, an ailment which the Patriots are investigating.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> On Gronk: Had heard he's battling "chronic" back pain and the Patriots were looking into it. This developments explains it.<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/335475896079237120">May 17, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>Gronkowski recently underwent an MRI to determine the severity of the back injury. He’ll reportedly meet with a spine specialist following next week’s forearm procedure.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The last time Gronkowski faced back issues was while he was in college. A person close to Gronk told Adam Schefter of ESPN that the injury is minor, as there is still not concern surrounding his availability for the start of training camp.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Quote from person close to Gronk: "He is going to be fine long term. (He is) not worried about the short term, I.e. start of training camp."<br /> — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/335479287295639552">May 17, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> The back issue could be minor, but any additional injury news involving Gronkowski is bad news. His back may not sideline him for training camp, but there’s still a risk that his forearm will. Next week’s reevaluation will help determine it.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-could-require.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-5199300792022655427Fri, 17 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-17T10:00:05.776-04:00Matt RyanAtlanta FalconsNFL Trade RumorsFalcons rumors: Nothing new on Matt Ryan contract talks<div> The Atlanta Falcons remain confident that they’ll be able to reach an agreement with quarterback Matt Ryan that will keep him with the team for years to come. However, contract talks haven’t progressed much recently, as general manager Thomas Dimitroff told <a href="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/16/dimitroff-on-matt-ryan-contract-talks-we-will-get-this-done/">Alex Marvez and James Miller</a> on Sirius XM radio – courtesy Pro Football Talk – that there’s nothing new to report on the status of a deal.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “Right now there’s nothing new on the contract,” Dimitroff said. “Understand that he will be here. We will get this done and we would prefer to have this done sooner than later.”</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a>The Falcons put Ryan’s new deal on the back burner while the NFL Draft approached. Now that the draft has come and gone, it would appear that locking Ryan up to a long-term deal is the team’s priority. Dimitroff remains confident that an agreement will eventually be reached.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “We have a very good working relationship with CAA (and Ryan’s agent Tom Condon) and I’m confident that this will, when the time is right, move expeditiously to get his done,” Dimitroff said.</blockquote> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/falcons-rumors-nothing-new-on-matt-ryan.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-2822233383416869145Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-17T09:00:10.653-04:00Rob GronkowskiNew England PatriotsPatriots’ Rob Gronkowski to undergo fourth surgery<div> New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will undergo the fourth surgery on his injured forearm sometime next week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> From Total Access: <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Patriots">#Patriots</a> TE Rob Gronkowski's 4th surgery is imminent, I'm told. Plan is for Monday. Took X-Rays, was examined yesterday<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/335171234885152769">May 16, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Patriots "expect" Gronk to be ready for camp. But do not know for sure. Doctors will examine forearm Monday, see if infection has persisted<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/335171456096948224">May 16, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>Gronk’s arm will be examined on Monday to see if the infection that has delayed his recover remains. If it doesn’t, then he’s expected to be ready before or during training camp. If the infection is still present, it will put the start of Gronk’s regular season in jeopardy, as a fifth surgery will be required.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Having already suffered several setbacks this offseason when it’s come to the ailing arm, the Patriots and Gronkowski are holding their breath as the results approach. The tight end injured his forearm twice last season, once at the end of the year and again during the playoffs. </div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/patriots-rob-gronkowski-to-undergo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-1555086501851938531Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-17T08:00:18.475-04:00Josh CribbsOakland RaidersOakland Raiders sign Josh Cribbs<div> Former Cleveland Browns kick returner and wide receiver Josh Cribbs’ free agent tour was heating up recently, but it came to an end yesterday when the Oakland Raiders announced an agreement with the veteran, according to <a href="http://www.mercurynews.com/raiders/ci_23259294/raiders-confirm-theyve-signed-josh-cribbs">Jerry McDonald</a> of The Mercury News.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Teams – including the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots – expressed interest in Cribbs earlier this offseason, but talks stalled over concerns about his knee. He was coming off knee surgery, and it played a large role early on in negotiations.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> Recently, Cribbs and his agent came out and said the returner was fully healthy. At that point, Cribbs again met with teams, and he’s now agreed to spend the 2013 campaign with the Raiders.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> A three-time Pro Bowler, Cribbs will compete with Jacoby Ford to handle return duties. He has eight kickoff returns for touchdowns over his career, but his value has been severely limited by the recent rule that moved kickoffs from the 30- to the 35-yard line.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/oakland-raiders-sign-josh-cribbs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-2456943383109614877Thu, 16 May 2013 16:57:00 +00002013-05-16T12:57:39.328-04:00NFL Trade RumorsHenry MeltonChicago BearsBears rumors: Henry Melton hopeful of long-term contract<div> Chicago Bears defensive tackle Henry Melton signed his one-year franchise tender when the team presented him with it earlier this offseason. While he certainly won't be upset to collect a cool $8.45 million this season, Melton is holding out hope that an agreement on a long-term contract extension with the Bears will materialize, according to <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-chicago-bears-henry-melton-contract-20130515,0,4317064.story?track=rss">Brad Biggs</a> of The Chicago Tribune.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> Melton hopes that sides can sit down and get a deal nailed out prior to the start of the regular season. However, he told reporters that he's not really thinking about his contract status that much.<br /> <blockquote class="tr_bq">  “I’m not going to really think too much about it,” Melton said. “It’s a decision that comes from within and upstairs if they want to keep me long term. We’re just kind of talking through some things. Everyone is getting set up and getting the drafted guys done. Hopefully we can sit down and get something done.”</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> Since signing the tender, Melton has been a part of offseason workouts. If he's unable to reach an extension with the Bears, he'll be forced to play out the final season of his contract without a guarantee beyond 2013.</div> <br /> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/bears-rumors-henry-melton-hopeful-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-4489900927573184908Thu, 16 May 2013 16:19:00 +00002013-05-16T12:19:59.546-04:00Charles WoodsonNew York GiantsNFL Trade RumorsGiants rumors: New York interested in Charles Woodson<div> The New York Giants were one of the first teams to be tied to Green Bay Packers free agent Charles Woodson at the start of the offseason. Nothing has developed between New York and Woodson, but Josina Anderson of ESPN is now reporting that the Giants are interested in the veteran defensive back.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Just received another Charles Woodson update:"The Giants have just put their toe in the water again for Charles Woodson." --Carl Poston.<br /> — Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/335049188092039169">May 16, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <a name='more'></a>After losing Kenny Phillips to free agency, the Giants have safeties Ryan Mundy, Stevie Brown and Antrel Rolle on the roster. Woodson could join in a reserve role, but he wouldn't be viewed as a starter in New York.<br /> <br /> Beyond the Giants, the Oakland Raiders have also expressed interest in Woodson, as his former team reportedly has an offer on the table. Woodson recently visited with the Denver Broncos without an offer, and the Carolina Panthers have also been thrown into the mix.<br /> <br /> While the list of potential Woodson suitors is growing, <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/nfl-rumors-broncos-favorite-to-land.html">there is still a consensus that the Broncos are the favorite to land the defensive back</a>.<br /> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/giants-rumors-new-york-interested-in_16.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-2914763365306230115Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-16T10:00:07.421-04:00Rolando McClainBaltimore RavensRavens' Rolando McClain announces retirement<div> Earlier this offseason, it appeared that former top draft pick Rolando McClain would get a new start with the Baltimore Ravens. After another run in with the law, McClain has elected to cut that short, as the Ravens announced yesterday that the 23-year-old is calling it a career.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome informed reporters – <a href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000202038/article/rolando-mcclain-of-baltimore-ravens-retires-at-age-23">including NFL.com</a> – of the news yesterday.</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> </div> <a name='more'></a><blockquote class="tr_bq"> "Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL," Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Wednesday. "We have placed him on the Reserve/Retired list."</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> McClain was selected by the Oakland Raiders No. 8 overall in the 2010 NFL Draft out of the University of Alabama. Prior to being let go by Oakland, McClain totaled 274 tackles and 6.5 sacks over 41 career games for the Raiders.</div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0in;"> Without McClain, the Ravens will likely move forward with Arthur Brown and Jameel McClain as their inside linebackers. They lost future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis to retirement, while Dannell Ellerbe and Paul Kruger exited via free agency.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/ravens-rolando-mcclain-announces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-6954832648065722794Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-16T09:00:03.301-04:00Charles WoodsonDenver BroncosNFL Trade RumorsNFL rumors: Broncos favorite to land Charles Woodson<div> Green Bay Packers free agent Charles Woodson visited with the Denver Broncos yesterday. While the veteran left the meeting without a contract, the Broncos are viewed by many around the NFL as the favorite to sign him, according to <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/sports/ci_23250480/charles-woodson-meeting-broncos-defensive-back-has-other?source=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter">Mike Klis</a> of The Denver Post.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> </div> <a name='more'></a><br /> Woodson spent yesterday with Broncos coaches, personnel and a few players. There isn’t a clear fit for Woodson on the roster, as Denver already has two starting safeties that the team thinks highly of. Still, Klis notes that prevailing thinking around the team is that Woodson would give the Broncos’ secondary a much-needed ball hawk.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Beyond the Broncos, the Oakland Raiders have expressed interest in Woodson, and his former team has reportedly offered him a contract. The Carolina Panthers are also said to be interested in signing the defensive back.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> An eight-time Pro Bowler, Woodson has totaled 55 interceptions and 17 sacks during his time in the NFL.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/nfl-rumors-broncos-favorite-to-land.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-8211270336422281325Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-16T08:00:14.251-04:00New York JetsDavid GarrardJets QB David Garrard announces retirement<div> There was some speculation that David Garrard could be the New York Jets starting quarterback to open the regular season, as the team develops Geno Smith and rumors of Mark Sanchez’s trade/release swirled. However, Garrard ended that discussion yesterday, announcing his retirement from the NFL.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Garrard told NFL.com’s Adam Schein that his knee won’t allow him to continue his playing career.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Text from Garrard: "Having to call it quits. My knee is not holding up. Continuing to swell after practices. Limiting what I can do."<br /> — Adam Schein (@AdamSchein) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchein/status/334766599762493440">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>Garrard has dealt with knee issues throughout his career, and he underwent season-ending knee surgery during training camp last year. The veteran hasn’t taken a snap in the NFL since 2010.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Without Garrard, it seems unlikely that the Jets will be able to part ways with Sanchez, as they need a veteran presence to pair with Smith.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/jets-qb-david-garrard-announces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-6910420301700716123Wed, 15 May 2013 15:00:00 +00002013-05-15T11:00:01.681-04:00San Diego ChargersNFL Trade RumorsDwight FreeneyChargers rumors: Dwight Freeney to visit San Diego<div> The San Diego Chargers announced yesterday that outside linebacker Melvin Ingram suffered a torn ACL, an injury that could end his season. Considering San Diego is thin at the position, they are reportedly scrambling to add a pass rusher. Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reports that the Chargers are now “very interested” in Indianapolis Colts free agent Dwight Freeney, as the sides are set to meet today.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> To answer the questions: Yes, <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Chargers">#Chargers</a> are very interested in pass-rusher Dwight Freeney after Ingram went down. He visits SD tomorrow.<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/334535328218095617">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>The market for Freeney and other veteran pass rushers – including John Abraham – was expected to heat up this week. There are several teams that have expressed interest in the defensive end/outside linebacker, and the Chargers are now added to the list.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Abraham and Freeney have both performed best during their time as defensive ends in the NFL. Freeney struggled to handle the transition to outside linebacker last year when the Colts changed to a 3-4 scheme.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/chargers-rumors-dwight-freeney-to-visit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-902068974936983283Wed, 15 May 2013 14:00:00 +00002013-05-15T10:00:01.823-04:00Victor CruzNew York GiantsNFL Trade RumorsGiants rumors: Victor Cruz negotiations reach critical stage<div> The New York Giants and wide receiver Victor Cruz continue contract extension negotiations. While there are reports that sides could be nearing a deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com notes that the next few days are “extremely important” as far as the discussions go.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> On <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Giants">#Giants</a>/Victor Cruz: I'm told next few days are extremely important. But Giants do view him as more than a slot WR, value-wise.<br /> — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/334463102789771264">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>One major piece of the puzzle appears to have been placed, as Rapoport adds the Giants do view Cruz as more than a slot wide receiver in terms of his value. This means that he should be able to receive more than the $6 million annually the Denver Broncos recently gave Wes Welker.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> While talks are entering this highly important phase, <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/334484521300926464">Rapoport still hears</a> that nothing is imminent when it comes to a signing. Cruz hasn’t made any indication that he’ll show up for OTAs, and the next big date is June 17. That’s when the Giants have the ability to cut Cruz’s $2.8 million free agent tender to roughly $600,000.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/giants-rumors-victor-cruz-negotiations.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-5551480126900678573Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:00 +00002013-05-15T09:00:03.572-04:00San Diego ChargersMelvin IngramChargers LB Melvin Ingram suffers torn ACL<div> San Diego Chargers linebacker Melvin Ingram suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during organized team activities, the club has announced.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Melvin Ingram sustained a torn ACL in his left knee during OTA practice today. No other information was released.<br /> — San Diego Chargers (@chargers) <a href="https://twitter.com/chargers/status/334460440677588992">May 15, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>The severity of the tear is not yet known, but if it is complete he will undergo surgery that will likely sideline him for the entire 2013 season.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> The Chargers selected Ingram No. 18 overall in last year’s draft. He didn’t show much in his rookie campaign, as he only started one game, totaling 16 tackles, one sack and a forced fumble. San Diego was hoping the linebacker would be able to take a big step forward in 2013.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Fellow outside linebackers Shaun Phillips and Antwan Barnes have left the Chargers via free agency, so the team is extremely thin at the position. This could result in the pursuit of one of the remaining veteran options on the open market, including Dwight Freeney or John Abraham.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <br /> <b><span style="font-size: large;">Looking for <a href="http://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/" target="_blank">fantasy football advice</a>?</span></b>http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/chargers-lb-melvin-ingram-suffers-torn.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Blaine Blontz)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823791110572389250.post-3338910348973389597Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 +00002013-05-15T08:00:11.280-04:00Charles WoodsonNFL Trade RumorsOakland RaidersRaiders rumors: Charles Woodson has offer from Oakland<div> <a href="http://www.thenflinjuryreport.com/2013/05/broncos-rumors-charles-woodson-expected.html">It was reported yesterday that Green Bay Packers free agent Charles Woodson is set to visit with the Denver Broncos in the near future</a>. If talks with the Broncos fall through, Woodson could eventually land with his former team. Josina Anderson of ESPN is reporting that Woodson has an initial offer from the Oakland Raiders.<br /> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Charles Woodson's agent Carl Poston also told me the <a href="https://twitter.com/search/%23Raiders">#Raiders</a> just sent him an initial offer for Woodson as well.<br /> — Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) <a href="https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/334396556943958018">May 14, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> <a name='more'></a>At this point, the size of the offer isn’t clear. Neither is Woodson’s level of interest. While it’s not clear if Woodson would rejoin the Raiders, he has said that he’d be willing to sign with a rebuilding team.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Earlier in the offseason, the San Francisco 49ers expressed interest in Woodson. While it seemed like a fit, the 49ers have since signed a free agent safety and drafted another.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> More recently, Woodson has been tied to the Broncos, while the Carolina Panthers are also said to have some level of interest in the free agent.</div> <br /> <a class="twitter-follow-button" data-show-count="false" href="https://twitter.com/TheNFLInjuryRpt">Follow @TheNFLInjuryRpt</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> </div> <iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/likebox.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fnflinjuryreport&width=292&height=62&colorscheme=light&show_faces=false&border_color&stream=false&header=false" style="border: none; height: 62px; overflow: hidden; width: 292px;"></iframe> <script type="text/javascript"> var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-34100676-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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However, things could be heating up, as Urlacher has been talking contract with the Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings, according to <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/sports/20091027-419/sneed-rahms-plan-for-depaul-arena-not-good-news-for-reinsdorf-wirtz.html">Michael Sneed</a> of The Chicago Sun-Times.<br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> A source close to Urlacher told Sneed that the linebacker is close to making a decision, adding that the former All-Pro is “leaning toward heading to Minnesota.”<br /> <a name='more'></a></div> <blockquote class="tr_bq"> “It’s getting close to happening, but Brian is leaning toward heading to Minnesota and is talking a one to two year contract,” said a source close to Urlacher.</blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> Since Sneed’s initial report was posted, the Broncos have denied interest in Urlacher, and they’ve said they haven’t made any contact with the veteran.</div> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Bronco sources say forget about report out of Chicago about interest in Urlacher. There isn't any. No interest. No contact. End of story.<br /> — gary miller (@thegarymiller) <a href="https://twitter.com/thegarymiller/status/334343498855751681">May 14, 2013</a></blockquote> <div class="MsoNormal"> This contradiction could cause general hesitation when it comes to the rest of Sneed’s story, but Urlacher has been connected to the Vikings throughout the offseason. 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