It’s not much of a surprise to hear Larry Fitzgerald declare Megatron the superior fantasy option this season. His possible dig at his Cardinals QBs, however, reinforces legitimate concerns.
Larry Fitzgerald: Calvin Johnson better fantasy option
Safety Mark Barron is still waiting to sign a contract in Tampa Bay. As their rookies reported for camp Wednesday, the Buccaneers got to work without Barron.
Mark Barron absent as Buccaneers rookies start camp
The NFL will look into the domestic incident that led to Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant’s arrest, league spokesman Michael Signora said. ‘We are aware of it and it will be reviewed as appropriate,’ Signora said.
Cowboys | League to review Dez Bryant incident
Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch’s DUI arrest could prove to be costly as a suspension for conduct detrimental or substance abuse defaults his four-year, $31 million contract and voids his guaranteed money, according to a league executive.
Seahawks | Marshawn Lynch arrest could be costly
The four-year deal signed by Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III does not include any ‘offset’ language which has held up deals with many top draft picks.
Redskins | No offset language in Robert Griffin deal
Updating a previous item, the New Orleans Saints have signed WR Nick Toon to a four-year, $2.5 million contract that includes a signing bonus of roughly $410,000.
Saints | Nick Toon contract update
Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck’s camp was waiting for Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III to sign his contract before finalizing Luck’s deal, according to a league source. Now that Griffin has signed, a Luck deal should soon be completed as well.
Colts | Andrew Luck was waiting for Robert Griffin deal
Contract negotiations between the Denver Broncos and OT Ryan Clady have hit a snag. The two sides recently exchanged proposals but the numbers were far enough apart that a league source said an extension by the time the team reports to training camp next week does not seem likely. Clady is scheduled to make $3.5 million this season in the final year of his rookie contract.
Broncos | Ryan Clady contract talks hit snag
Philadelphia Eagles QB Michael Vick said he was more concerned with dogfighting than learning his playbook while with the Atlanta Falcons. ‘Back when I was involved in those activities, I may have become more dedicated to the deep study of dogs than I was to my Falcons playbook,’ Vick said. ‘I became better at reading dogs than reading defenses. That’s just so sad to say right now, because I put more time and effort into trying to master that pursuit than my own profession … which was my livelihood … which put food on the table for my family.’
Falcons | Michael Vick did not study playbook
One of Baltimore Ravens FS Ed Reed’s family members believes Reed will play football in 2012 and not hold out of training camp. ‘Everyone is talking about a holdout,’ the family member said. ‘Ed isn’t going to hold out. He told me he isn’t going to hold out. He speaks his mind about some things, gets some things off his chest, but he’s never said he is going to hold out. He’ll show up when he has to be there and he’ll play out his contract.’
Ravens | Family member believes Ed Reed will play in 2012