Army orders Lions pick Campbell to duty (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL. "He was issued a helmet, ready to go," coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday. Now, Campbell is closer to joining his fellow West Point graduates in Iraq or Afghanistan. The U.S. Army revised its interpretation of U.S.


Broncos WR Rod Smith about to retire? (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith celebrates after making a touchdown catch in an NFL football game Nov. 7, 2004, in Denver. Smith, who has played for 14 years for the Broncos, will hold a news conference on Thursday, July 24, 2008, but nether his agent nor the team will announce the reason for the meeting.

Broncos receiver Rod Smith is planning to hold a news conference Thursday amid published reports he will retire. Smith's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed the event but declined to give details. The Broncos said they were aware of the reports, but didn't know about a news conference. Smith, 38, has been on the reserve/retired list since February and has had two hip operations in the last year and a half.


Saints give WR Colston 3-year extension (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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In this Jan. 13, 2007 file photo, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC divisional playoff football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. The Saints and Colston have agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2011 season, general manager Mickey Loomis announced Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

Wide receiver Marques Colston got his reward for playing far beyond the expectations for a seventh-round pick. Colston, whose 168 catches are more than any NFL receiver through his first two seasons, agreed to a three-year extension that could keep him in New Orleans through the 2011 season, Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said Wednesday night.


Hester skips Bears camp in holdout (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Chicago Bears cornerback Devin Hester (23) scores a touchdown on a kickoff return past Indianapolis Colts' Matt Giordano (43) and Dexter Reid (36) during the Super Bowl football game in Miami. Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in a holdout for a new contract.

Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout. Hester, a two-time Pro Bowler, was placed on the Bears' Reserve/Did Not Report list. "I'm not coming," Hester told the Chicago Tribune in a phone interview.


Rams DE Wroten suspended for season (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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St. Louis Rams defensive end Claude Wroten was suspended without pay for the season on Wednesday for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Wroten, entering his third season with the Rams, was suspended for four games last season. His draft stock fell in 2006 when he was stopped for speeding and police discovered marijuana in the vehicle.

Chargers release WR Eric Parker (AP)

Posted on July 24, 2008 
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The Chargers released wide receiver Eric Parker on Wednesday, two days before their first full-squad practice. The Chargers had been trying to trade Parker before veterans reported to camp Thursday night. Parker missed all of last season with a toe injury and became expendable after Chris Chambers was acquired in a midseason trade with Miami.

Browns’ Jurevicius, Tucker on PUP list (AP)

Posted on July 23, 2008 
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Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius and offensive lineman Ryan Tucker were placed on the active physically unable to perform list Wednesday as the Cleveland Browns opened training camp. Jurevicius, who caught 50 passes -- 29 on third down -- last season, has had two operations on his right knee since the end of last season.

Source: Goodell watching Favre situation (AP)

Posted on July 23, 2008 
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Former Green Bay Packers nose tackle, Gilbert Brown answers a question about quarterback Brett Favre's retirement during a news conference before the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame induction banquet Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Favre is scheduled to induct longtime teammate and friend retired Packers center Frank Winters.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.


Bears, top pick Williams agree to deal (AP)

Posted on July 23, 2008 
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The Chicago Bears and first-round pick Chris Williams agreed to a five-year contract Wednesday on the first day of training camp. Williams, an offensive tackle from Vanderbilt, was the No. 14 choice overall. The Bears announced the deal two hours before their first practice. Financial details were not disclosed.

Giants sign 1st-round pick S Phillips (AP)

Posted on July 23, 2008 
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The New York Giants agreed to terms with first-round choice Kenny Phillips on Tuesday night, and the Super Bowl champions will be heading to training camp with all their draft picks. The safety from Miami will earn roughly $11 million over the next five years under terms of the deal, said a person close to the team who requested anonymity because the contract has not been signed.

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