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DE Ellis to be cut or traded

David — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:40:57 +0000

The Dallas Cowboys and veteran pass rusher Greg Ellis aren’t waiting for another offseason spat before splitting up, apparently for good. The 11-year NFL veteran with a recent history of complaining about his role, his contract or both likely will play elsewhere in 2009, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday. The only question is whether the 33-year-old linebacker’s departure will come via trade or release. Either way, the Cowboys figure to get about $4 million in salary-cap relief while remaining on the hook for $1.5 million in guaranteed money.

Rumor: Bucs Contact Burress

David — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:52:38 +0000

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made contact with free agent wide receiver Plaxico Burress to gauge his offseason progress, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The conversation was explained as exploratory and that the call focused mainly on Burress’ well-being.

Edwards Looks For Rebound

David — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:06:38 +0000

“I wanted to get back to playing good football, definitely here,” Edwards said, according to the Plain Dealer. “It’s a business and who knows what’s going to happen next year. But for me, it was just about getting back to what I know I can do and being the player the Browns drafted in ’05 and that the fans saw in ’07.”

Leaf Redefines Failure.

David — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:01:38 +0000

The indictment handed up Wednesday in Canyon charged the 33-year-old former San Diego Chargers quarterback and former West Texas A&M quarterbacks coach with one count of burglary to a habitation, seven counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and one count of delivery of a simulated controlled substance.

Michael Vick Released, Headed To Home Confinement

David — Wed, 20 May 2009 17:38:11 +0000

Michael Vick has been released from prison and will be allowed to serve out the remainder of his term in home confinement. He will also be allowed out to complete his Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing as required.

This is the first two minute drill.

David — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:21:25 +0000

This would be a great place to put items that don’t really deserve a whole story, but could be mentioned in passing. A neato kinda deal in other words.