Updating previous item, free-agent RB Joseph Addai (Patriots) struggled during his conditioning test with the New England Patriots and simply quit, according to a league source, which led to his release.
Patriots | Joseph Addai quit during physical
New York Giants CB Terrell Thomas (back) said he will try to practice Saturday, July 28.
Giants | Terrell Thomas will try to practice
It was an eventful day in Santa Clara for 49ers training camp yesterday, which is always the case when Randy Moss talks. You read some highlights here, and you can see more here. We’ll have a recap later today on what went down (hopefully) in Santa Clara. But Moss wasn’t the only notable person to speak. Second-year linebacker Aldon Smith, who burst onto the scene last year with 14 sacks, also met the media. It was the first time he’d done so since he got stabbed earlier in the summer. And, put that with an arrest for DUI even earlier than that, and it’s been a tough offseason. Aldon was 100 percent yesterday, projecting optimism: “I felt better than ever, I’m […]
Understanding why 49ers LB Aldon Smith apologized for getting stabbed…
It was an eventful day in Santa Clara for 49ers training camp yesterday, which is always the case when Randy Moss talks. You read some highlights here, and you can see more here. We’ll have a recap later today on what went down (hopefully) in Santa Clara. But Moss wasn’t the only notable person to speak. Second-year defensive end Aldon Smith, who burst onto the scene last year with 14 sacks, also met the media. It was the first time he’d done so since he got stabbed earlier in the summer. And, put that with an arrest for DUI even earlier than that, and it’s been a tough offseason. Aldon was 100 percent yesterday, projecting optimism: “I felt better than […]
Understanding why 49ers DE Aldon Smith apologized for getting stabbed…
New Orleans Saints OT Jermon Bushrod, who is entering the final year of his deal, said he hasn’t talked at all about a contract extension. ‘Some situations, guys get extended and some other ones guys don’t,’ Bushrod said. ‘At the end of the day, all guys can do is go out here and get better day in and day out and continue to fight. We’ll let all of the contract stuff work itself out. I’d definitely love to be here the next few years … I just want to win really bad, especially this year.’
Saints | Not talking contract with Jermon Bushrod
Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III has quickly impressed teammates in training camp, particularly through his leadership. ‘He’s the (bleeping) leader of this football team,’ TE Chris Cooley said. ‘I can honestly say that. He’s so real. There’s no B.S. This is who he is. I sit next to him in the team meetings, and there isn’t a guy on the team he doesn’t have a relationship with. Not one. He talks to everyone, he shares part of himself with everyone. He sends texts to everyone. Griff is our leader. People wonder if he’s the same guy they see being interviewed or in the commercials. He is. He is the kind of person you want to follow. It’s all real. It’s not B.S.’
Redskins | Robert Griffin quickly winning over teammates
Oakland Raiders fifth-round draft pick WR Juron Criner should be signed soon and definitely be in training camp by Sunday, July 29, according to a source.
Raiders | Juron Criner should be signed soon
Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson (knee) tried his best to convince the team not to place him on the Physically Unable to Perform list. ‘He put up a fight,’ head coach Leslie Frazier said. ‘Knowing Adrian like you guys do, he wanted to make sure. He said, ‘Coach, don’t hold me back.’ He wanted to get out there, but we’ve got to be smart. We need to see him do a few things and then make a determination. If he had his way, he’d be getting involved today.’
Vikings | Adrian Peterson not thrilled to be on PUP list
New York Jets QB Tim Tebow said he and QB Mark Sanchez have made a pact to not allow all of the intense scrutiny at training camp hurt their friendship. Tebow added the two quarterbacks have hit it off since Tebow arrived in a trade from the Denver Broncos. ‘It is a strong relationship and it is genuine and we know we have to have a great relationship because of the scrutiny and everybody watching,’ Tebow said. ‘We just have to handle this pretty well. But also just because there’s stuff more important than just winning football games. But also, he’s someone of extremely high character and a good person. I know regardless if we’re on the same team or opposing teams, we’re going to be friends.’
Jets | Tim Tebow says relationship with Mark Sanchez is strong
Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson said he is motivated entering the 2012 season because there are critics who feel he is on the verge of exiting his prime. Johnson recently turned 31. ‘I’ve been hearing things (from) people saying I’m getting old,’ Johnson said. ‘I don’t feel old at all. I laugh at it, (but) it’s definitely motivation. I feel like I have a lot to prove. I want to show people I can still play at a high level. I know I can still put up big numbers.’
Texans | Andre Johnson says he is motivated