Special Teams
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Cowboys best/worst draft picks: Special teams
CowboysFootball.com &bull 1 Hour Ago
The Cowboys ostensibly drafted Gant as a defensive back, but he was destined for special teams from the beginning. Gant followed Bill Bates as the emotional leader of the kick-coverage units. Full Story »
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Steeler ink LB Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal
Steelers Gab &bull Today
The Steelers have re-signed linebacker Patrick Bailey to a one-year deal, according to Scout.com. Bailey was an exclusive rights free agent. Bailey makes his mark on the Steelers special teams coverage unit and recorded 13 tackles last season. Full Story »
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Browns re-sign S Ventrone, TE Estandia
Pro Football Weekly &bull YesterdayThe Browns re-signed TE Greg Estandia and S Ray Ventrone on Tuesday. Terms were not disclosed. Ventrone played 14 games and was a key contributor on special teams, notching 12 tackles for Cleveland's coverage units. He signed with Cleveland on… Full Story »
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CLE: Two Officially Sign
NFL News on Scout.com &bull Yesterday
The Cleveland Browns re-signed TE Greg Estandia and S Ray Ventrone, the team announced. Scout.comfirst reported that Estandia re-signed with the team on Monday. Scout.com also first reported recently that Ventrone agreed to a three-year, $2.2 million deal. Estandia, who was acquired… Full Story »
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Browns re-sign Estandia, Ventrone
National Football Post &bull YesterdayOriginally signed as an undrafted free agent by Cincinnati in 2006, Estandia saw action in 28 games with two starts for Jacksonville with 19 receptions for 249 yards. The 6-foot-8, 266-pounder was a three-year letterman at UNLV. He appeared in… Full Story »
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WR Ruvell Martin signs with Seattle
Turf Show Times &bull Mar 15, 2010
The Seahawks signed WR/ST Ruvell Martin to a one-year deal. Martin didn't do much as a receiver for the Rams, but he was a useful player on special teams. Full Story »
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Panthers add CB Hudson
National Football Post &bull Mar 15, 2010The Carolina Panthers continued their low-budget approach to free agency, signing cornerback Marcus Hudson to a one-year contract on the heels of the deal for reserve offensive lineman Rob Pettiti. Hudson is viewed as a solid special teams contributor. As… Full Story »
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Peppers could be a weapon for Bears on special teams
National Football Post &bull Mar 14, 2010If there is something that has not been accounted for yet in the $91.5 million, six-year contract Julius Peppers received from the Chicago Bears, and pretty much every angle has been explored, it might be the value he brings to… Full Story »
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Giants say Umenyiora can earn his spot
Pro Football Weekly &bull Mar 14, 2010The Giants have played this game before, with Jeremy Shockey. And they know how it ends: with a trade, lots of bad feelings and hurt egos and a poor taste in the mouth. So that's why the Giants are trying to avoid permitting the soured relationship with DE Osi Umenyiora to… Full Story »
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Former Hawks coaches Mora and Beake to help at Bellevue
Seahawks News on Seattle Times &bull Mar 14, 2010
Beake worked as an assistant on offense and special teams last season under Mora. Before joining Seattle's coaching staff, he coached linebackers for the Falcons from 2004-06 and spent six seasons with the 49ers. It's kind of funny how similar… Full Story »
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Lower-paid Panthers score bonuses
Carolina Panthers News on Charlotte Observer &bull Mar 13, 2010Rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, a seventh-round pick who was an integral part of the Panthers' defensive and special teams last season, was the team's top earner in the NFL's 2009 performance-based pay program. Offensive lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau, a 2008 seventh-round… Full Story »
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Alston Signs With Bucs
Pewter Report &bull Mar 12, 2010
The Buccaneers have signed free agent LB Jon Alston. Alston was not tendered by the Oakland Raiders after his fourth season in the league. He was drafted in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. Alston projects to be a special teams player and depth at linebacker. Contract terms were not disclosed. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have announced that… Full Story »
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Munnerlyn, Bernadeau top extra earners
Inside the Panthers Blog on Charlotte Observer &bull Mar 12, 2010
Rookie cornerback Captain Munnerlyn, a seventh-round pick who was an integral part of the Panthers' defensive and special teams last season, was the team's top earner in the NFL's 2009 performance-based pay program. Offensive lineman Mackenzy Bernadeau, a 2008 seventh-round… Full Story »
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Patriots announce Bodden, Murrell signings
National Football Post &bull Mar 12, 2010Bodden intercepted five passes last season. For his career, he has intercepted 18 passes, knocked down 75 passes, recorded 341 tackles and forced seven fumbles with six fumble recoveries. Last season, Murrell played in 10 regular-season games and one postseason… Full Story »
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Eagles re-sign WR Hank Baskett
National Football Post &bull Mar 12, 2010The Eagles released Baskett in September after one game and he caught on with the Indianapolis Colts, where he played in 11 games. He's got value on special teams and his best season as a receiver came in 2008 when… Full Story »
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Tomlinson signing not essential for Vikings
Pro Football Weekly &bull Mar 12, 2010There is a certain school of thought that the potential signing of RB LaDainian Tomlinson would be a huge score for the Vikings, for several reasons. One, he would provide the perfect veteran pairing with Adrian Peterson, perhaps challenging him… Full Story »
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Tomlinson not essential for Vikings
Pro Football Weekly &bull Mar 12, 2010There is a certain school of thought that the potential signing of RB LaDainian Tomlinson would be a huge score for the Vikings, for several reasons. One, he would provide the perfect veteran pairing with Adrian Peterson, perhaps challenging him… Full Story »
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Steelers' headquarters hums with activity
Pittsburgh Steelers News on Pittsburgh Tribune-Review &bull Mar 9, 2010
The team met with safety Will Allen and wide receiver Arnaz Battle yesterday and signed both to three-year contracts before they left the team's South Side practice facility. Foote started at inside linebacker here from 2004-08 but requested and was… Full Story »
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Wallace no longer the Wright stuff
Inside the Jets Blog on Newsday &bull Mar 9, 2010Special teams maven Wallace Wright, who has finished among the top three on the team in special teams tackles in all but one of his first four seasons with the Jets, has signed with the Panthers. It's a great move… Full Story »
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Taylor: Don't mess up this year's draft, take the best player available
Cowboys Blog on Dallas Morning News &bull Mar 9, 2010Who is your pick as the Cowboys' first-round draft choice: "To me, it doesn't really matter whether it's a lineman or a safety or a receiver. Just get a guy who can play and contribute. Don't reach for a guy… Full Story »
