NFL transactions for July 30, 2011

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BALTIMORE — Passed physical: LB Terrell Suggs. Declared physically unable to perform: LS Morgan Cox (knee). Declared non-football injury: LB Jameel McClain. Declared non-football illness: S Tom Zbikowski. UFAs lost: OG Chris Chester (Redskins); WR Donte' Stallworth (Redskins); CB Josh Wilson (Redskins). UFAs re-signed: LB Prescott Burgess; OG Marshal Yanda. RFAs re-signed: OT Oniel Cousins; LB Tavares Gooden; LB Jameel McClain; S Haruki Nakamura; S Tom Zbikowski. ERFAs re-signed: LS Morgan Cox; LB Dannell Ellerbe; OG Bryan Mattison; DB Cary Williams. Club rights terminated: NT Kelly Talavou (qualifying offer withdrawn). Roster additions: RB Jalen Parmele; WR Marcus Smith.

BUFFALO — UFA lost: LB Paul Posluszny (Jaguars). UFAs signed: WR Brad Smith (Jets); QB Tyler Thigpen (Dolphins). UFA re-signed: DB Drayton Florence. RFA re-signed: TE Scott Chandler. ERFA re-signed: LS Garrison Sanborn. Draft choice signed: DB Aaron Williams (2/34). Roster addition: DE Jordan Topp (Louisiana-Lafayette).

CINCINNATI — Declared physically unable to perform: OT Andre Smith (foot); S Gibril Wilson (knee). UFAs signed: QB Bruce Gradkowski (Raiders); LB Thomas Howard (Raiders). UFAs re-signed: RB Brian Leonard; S Gibril Wilson. RFAs re-signed: C Kyle Cook; OG Nate Livings; QB Jordan Palmer; OT Dennis Roland. ERFAs re-signed: WR Quan Cosby; LS Clark Harris; DB Tom Nelson; RB Cedric Peerman; LB Dan Skuta. Draft choices signed: QB Andy Dalton (2/35); LB Dontay Moch (3/66).

CLEVELAND — Declared physically unable to perform: DT Travis Ivey (undisclosed). Declared non-football injury: WR Mohamed Massaquoi. UFAs lost: LB Jason Trusnik (Dolphins); CB Eric Wright (Lions). UFAs signed: RB Brandon Jackson (Packers); S Usama Young (Saints). UFA re-signed: OG Billy Yates. UFA lost: WR Chansi Stuckey (Cardinals). RFA re-signed: TE Evan Moore. ERFAs re-signed: LB Marcus Benard; DE Brian Schaefering. Franchise FA re-signed: PK Phil Dawson. Draft choices signed: TE Cameron Jordan (4/102); DB Eric Hagg (7/248); WR Greg Little (2/59); FB Owen Marecic (4/124); OT Jason Pinkston (5/150); DE Jabaal Sheard (2/37); DB Buster Skrine (5/137). Roster additions: LB Derrick Addai (Kentucky State); OT Dominic Alford (Minnesota); DT Kyle Anderson (Georgetown, Ky.); DT Andre Caroll (Delaware State); WR L.J. Castile (Delta State); CB James Dockery (Oregon State); DE Jabari Fletcher (Appalachian State); OT Calton Ford (Norfolk State); TE Evan Frosch (TCU); DB Carl Gettis (Missouri); CB Darian Hagan (California); LB Ben Jacobs (Fresno State); WR Chris Matthews (Kentucky); WR Juan Nunez (Western Michigan); OG Jarrod Shaw (Tennessee); RB Armond Smith (Union, Ky.); LB Brian Smith (Notre Dame); LB Sidney Tarver (Tennessee State); QB Troy Weatherhead (Hillsdale); PK Jeff Wolfert (Missouri); LB Alex Wujciak (Maryland).

DENVER — RFAs re-signed: PK Matt Prater; LB Wesley Woodyard. ERFA re-signed: DE Ryan McBean.

HOUSTON — Roster addition: OT Darius Morris (Temple). Contracts terminated: WR David Anderson; DT Amobi Okoye.

INDIANAPOLIS — UFA lost: LB Clint Session (Jaguars). UFA re-signed: PK Adam Vinatieri. RFA re-signed: DE Eric Foster. Draft choices signed: RB Delone Carter (4/119); DB Chris Rucker (6/188). Roster addition: QB Nate Davis. Contract terminated: CB Kelvin Hayden. Assigned on waivers: TE Tyson DeVree from Browns.

JACKSONVILLE — UFAs signed: LB Paul Posluszny (Bills); LB Clint Session (Colts); C Jason Spitz (Packers). UFAs lost: S Sean Considine (Panthers); LB Justin Durant (Lions); P Adam Podlesh (Bears). ERFAs re-signed: DT Nate Collins; DT Leger Douzable; DB Courtney Greene; DB William Middleton; TE Zach Potter. Roster addition: DE Steven Wesley (North Alabama). Placed on waivers: OG Sifa Etu.

KANSAS CITY — UFA signed: WR Steve Breaston (Cardinals). UFAs re-signed: RB Jackie Battle; WR Terrance Copper; DB Travis Daniels; DB Jon McGraw; OT Ryan O'Callaghan; TE Leonard Pope; C Casey Wiegmann. UFAs lost: DT Ron Edwards (Panthers); DE Shaun Smith (Titans). RFA re-signed: RB Mike Cox. ERFA re-signed: DB Reshard Langford. Roster additions: DT Kelly Gregg; WR Zeke Markshausen.

MIAMI — Declared physically unable to perform: OT Jake Long (knee). Declared non-football injury: DT Chris Baker; OG Garrett Chisolm. UFAs signed: LB Kevin Burnett (Chargers); QB Matt Moore (Panthers); LB Jason Trusnik (Browns). UFA re-signed: DE Tony McDaniel. UFA lost: QB Tyler Thigpen (Bills). RFA re-signed: OT Nate Garner. ERFAs re-signed: FB Lex Hilliard; OT Lydon Murtha; RB Kory Sheets. Draft choice signed: WR Edmond Gates (4/111). Placed on waivers: DE Lionel Dotson.

NEW ENGLAND — Passed physical: TE Aaron Hernandez. UFAs re-signed: RB Kevin Faulk; S Brandon McGowan; RB Sammy Morris; LB Tracy White. ERFA re-signed: DB Kyle Arrington. Franchise FA re-signed: OG Logan Mankins. Reserve/injured: LB Ryan Coulson (undisclosed). Roster addition: DT Steve Williams. Placed on waivers: LB Anthony Leonard (injured).

N.Y. JETS — UFA lost: QB Kellen Clemens (Redskins). UFAs re-signed: PK Nick Folk; WR Santonio Holmes; OT Wayne Hunter; S Eric Smith. UFA lost: WR Brad Smith (Bills). RFA re-signed: C Robert Turner. Draft choice signed: WR Jeremy Kerley (5/153).

OAKLAND — UFAs lost: OG Robert Gallery (Seahawks); QB Bruce Gradkowski (Bengals); WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (Eagles); LB Thomas Howard (Bengals).

PITTSBURGH — UFAs re-signed: OT Willie Colon; PK Shaun Suisham; CB Ike Taylor. UFA losts: DE Nick Eason (Cardinals); TE Matt Spaeth (Bears). RFA re-signed: OT Tony Hills. ERFAs re-signed: P Jeremy Kapinos; C Doug Legursky; S Ryan Mundy. Draft choices signed: CB Curtis Brown (3/95); DE Cameron Heyward (1/31). Roster addition: DE Corbin Bryant (Northwestern).

SAN DIEGO — UFA signed: LB Takeo Spikes (49ers). UFAs re-signed: DE Antwan Barnes; DE Jacques Cesaire; OT Jeromey Clary; DB Dante Hughes; TE Randy McMichael; WR Kelley Washington; S Eric Weddle. UFA lost: LB Kevin Burnett (Dolphins). RFA re-signed: RB Mike Tolbert. ERFA re-signed: OT Brandyn Dombrowski. Franchise FA re-signed: WR Vincent Jackson. Draft choice signed: DB Shareece Wright (3/89). Roster additions: DT Charlie Bryant (Memphis); OT Hutch Eckerson (South Carolina); S Bob Sanders.

TENNESSEE — UFAs signed: QB Matt Hasselbeck (Seahawks); DE Shaun Smith (Chiefs). UFA lost: DE Jason Babin (Eagles). RFAs re-signed: LB Patrick Bailey; OT Mike Otto; LB Tim Shaw.

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ARIZONA — UFAs lost: DT Alan Branch (Seahawks); WR Steve Breaston (Chiefs). UFAs signed: OG Daryn Colledge (Packers); DE Nick Eason (Steelers); TE Jeff King (Panthers); WR Chansi Stuckey (Browns). UFAs re-signed: S Hamza Abdullah; OT D'Anthony Batiste; C Ben Claxton; P Ben Graham; C Lyle Sendlein; TE Stephen Spach. RFAs re-signed: WR Early Doucet; OT Brandon Keith. ERFAs re-signed: LB Curtis Gatewood; WR Max Komar; LB Cyril Obiozor; LB Reggie Walker. Draft choices signed: LB Sam Acho (4/103); DT David Carter (6/184); WR DeMarco Sampson (7/249); RB Anthony Sherman (5/136); LB Quan Sturdivant (6/171). Roster additions: CB Michael Adams; S Jared Campbell (Miami, Fla.); WR Daiveun Curry-Chapman (Northern Arizona); CB Desia Dunn (Fresno State); P Derek Epperson (Baylor); S Tommy Irvin (Wofford); WR Sean Jeffcoat (Elon); LB Duke Lemmens (Florida); DT Ricky Lumpkin (Kentucky); FB Reagan Maui'a; OT Eric Mensik (Oklahoma); WR Aaron Nichols (Oregon State); OG Greg Niland (Massachusetts); DB Bryant Nnabuife (California); C Kris O'Dowd (USC); RB William Powell (Kansas State); S Andrew Rich (BYU); TE Steve Skelton (Fordham); LB Kendall Smith (Florida State); OT Jason Speredon (BYU); OG Brad Thorson (Kansas); OG Jake Vermiglio (North Carolina State); OT D.J. Young (Michigan State).

ATLANTA — UFA lost: P Michael Koenen (Buccaneers). UFA signed: DE Ray Edwards (Vikings). UFAs re-signed: PK Matt Bryant; OT Tyson Clabo; LB Stephen Nicholas; LB Mike Peterson. RFA re-signed: WR Eric Weems. ERFAs re-signed: DT Vance Walker; QB John Parker Wilson.

CAROLINA — Declared physically unable to perform: LB Jason Williams (knee). Declared non-football injury: LB Jon Beason; DE Greg Hardy; CB Brandon Hogan. UFA lost: QB Matt Moore (Dolphins). UFA signed: S Sean Considine (Jaguars); DT Ron Edwards (Chiefs); PK Olindo Mare (Seahawks). UFAs re-signed: LB James Anderson; DE Charles Johnson; RB DeAngelo Williams. UFA lost: TE Jeff King (Cardinals). RFAs re-signed: WR David Clowney; LS J.J. Jansen; LB Jordan Senn. ERFAs re-signed: OG C.J. Davis; DT Nick Hayden; WR Charly Martin. Draft choices signed: DT Sione Fua (3/97); CB Brandon Hogan (4/98); QB Cam Newton (1/1); WR Kealoha Pilares (5/132); C Zack Williams (6/203); LB Lawrence Wilson (6/166); OT Lee Ziemba (7/244). Roster additions: WR Darvin Adams (Auburn); OT Byron Bell (New Mexico); TE Richie Brockel (Boise State); CB Kendric Burney (North Carolina); DE Ugo Chinasa (Oklahoma State); OG John Gianninoto (Nevada-Las Vegas); CB Cletis Gordon; S De'von Hall; TE Ben Hartsock; LB Thomas Keiser (Stanford); PK Adi Kunalic (Nebraska); S Kevin Payne; C Ryan Pugh (Auburn); P Anthony Santella (Illinois); WR Brandon Smith (Arizona State); TE Greg Smith (Texas); DE Malcolm Tatum (Louisvile); WR Jamorris Warren (Central Missouri). Assigned on waivers: S Michael Greco from Packers; LB Kelvin Smith from Cowboys.

CHICAGO — Declared non-football injury: DT Marcus Harrison. UFA lost: WR Rashied Davis (Lions); UFAs signed: WR Sam Hurd (Cowboys); P Adam Podlesh (Jaguars); TE Matt Spaeth (Steelers). UFAs re-signed: DT Anthony Adams; LB Nick Roach. RFA re-signed: QB Caleb Hanie. ERFAs re-signed: RB Kahlil Bell; C Edwin Williams. Draft choices signed: OT Gabe Carimi (1/29); S Chris Conte (3/93). Roster additions: FB Dan Dierking (Purdue); DE Vernon Gholston; OG Mike Lamphear (Western Illinois); DE Jake Laptad (Kansas); TE Draylen Ross (North Texas); FB Will Ta'ufo'ou; WR Roy Williams. Placed on waivers: OG Herman Johnson.

DALLAS — Declared non-football injury: LB Bruce Carter; RB DeMarco Murray. UFAs re-signed: OT Doug Free; OG Kyle Kosier; DE Marcus Spears. UFAs lost: DE Stephen Bowen (Redskins); WR Sam Hurd (Bears). RFA re-signed: DB Alan Ball. ERFAs re-signed: WR Jesse Holley; DB Bryan McCann. Roster additions: DE Kenyon Coleman; DE Kennan Mace (Lindenwood); DE Lawon Scott (Mississippi); RB Frank Warren (Grambling). Contract disapproved: DE Keenan Mace.

DETROIT — UFAs signed: WR Rashied Davis (Bears); LB Justin Durant (Jaguars); CB Eric Wright (Browns). UFAs re-signed: C Dylan Gandy; DB Brandon McDonald; PK Dave Rayner; QB Drew Stanton; DB John Wendling. RFAs re-signed: FB Jerome Felton; DT Andre Fluellen. ERFAs re-signed: LB Korey Bosworth; LB Caleb Campbell; OT Corey Hilliard; WR Stefan Logan; DB Prince Miller; LB Ashlee Palmer; DB Randy Phillips; DB Paul Pratt. Roster additions: DB Maurice Leggett; DT Quinn Pitcock. Assigned on waivers: DE Hilee Taylor from Panthers. Placed on waivers: DB Marquise Liverpool.

GREEN BAY — Declared physically unable to perform: LB Diyral Briggs (hamstring). Declared non-football injury: TE Andrew Quarless. UFA re-signed: PK Mason Crosby. UFAs lost: OG Daryn Colledge (Cardinals); FB Korey Hall (Saints); RB Brandon Jackson (Browns); C Jason Spitz (Jaguars). ERFAs re-signed: LB Spencer Havner; OT Michael Toudouze. Draft choices signed: RB Alex Green (3/96); DB Davon House (4/131); OT Derek Sherrod (1/32).

MINNESOTA — UFAs lost: QB Tarvaris Jackson (Seahawks); WR Sidney Rice (Seahawks). UFA signed: DT Remi Ayodele (Saints). UFA lost: DE Ray Edwards (Falcons).

NEW ORLEANS — Passed physical: P Thomas Morstead. UFAs signed: FB Korey Hall (Packers); LB Will Herring (Seahawks). UFAs re-signed: OT Jermon Bushrod; LB Danny Clark; S Roman Harper; WR Lance Moore; S Pierson Prioleau; S Chris Reis; LB Scott Shanle; CB Leigh Torrence. UFAs lost: DT Remi Ayodele (Vikings); S Usama Young (Browns). Draft choices signed: RB Mark Ingram (1/28); LB Martez Wilson (3/72). Roster additions: LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar; OG Dan Gay; DE Curtis Johnson.

N.Y. GIANTS — UFA lost: DT Barry Cofield (Redskins). UFA signed: C David Baas (49ers). UFAs re-signed: OG Kevin Boothe; DE Mathias Kiwanuka. ERFAs re-signed: OT Jamon Meredith; TE Bear Pascoe.

PHILADELPHIA — UFA lost: S Quintin Mikell (Rams). UFAs signed: DE Jason Babin (Titans); WR Johnnie Lee Higgins (Raiders). ERFA re-signed: RB Eldra Buckley. Roster additions: WR Jeremy LaFrance (Akron); TE Donald Lee; QB Vince Young. Placed on waivers: RB Noel Devine (left squad).

SAN FRANCISCO — UFAs re-signed: DE Ray McDonald; QB Alex Smith; C Tony Wragge. UFAs lost: C David Baas (Giants); LB Takeo Spikes (Chargers). ERFA re-signed: DB C.J. Spillman. Roster addition: RB Jack Corcoran.

SEATTLE — UFA lost: QB Matt Hasselbeck (Titans). UFAs signed: Alan Branch (Cardinals); OG Robert Gallery (Raiders); Tarvaris Jackson (Vikings); WR Sidney Rice (Vikings). UFAs re-signed: LB LeRoy Hill; LB Matt McCoy; DT Brandon Mebane; RB Michael Robinson; DT Junior Siavii. UFAs lost: LB Will Herring (Saints); PK Olindo Mare (Panthers). RFA re-signed: OT Tyler Polumbus. Roster addition: DB Brett Johnson.

ST. LOUIS — Declared physically unable to perform: DB Marquis Johnson (undisclosed); RB Brit Miller (shoulder). UFA signed: S Quintin Mikell (Eagles). RFAs re-signed: LB Chris Chamberlain; OT Renardo Foster; OG John Greco; LB David Vobora. ERFAs re-signed: DE C.J. Ah You; WR Danny Amendola. Contract terminated: OG Mark Setterstrom.

TAMPA BAY — UFA signed: P Michael Koenen (Falcons). UFAs re-signed: LB Quincy Black; OG Davin Joseph; OT Jeremy Trueblood. RFAs re-signed: PK Connor Barth; OT James Lee; S Corey Lynch; CB Elbert Mack; DT Frank Okam; WR Micheal Spurlock. ERFAs re-signed: DE Michael Bennett; OT Demar Dotson. Draft choice signed: RB Allen Bradford (6/187).

WASHINGTON — UFAs signed: DE Stephen Bowen (Cowboys); OG Chris Chester (Ravens); QB Kellen Clemens (Jets); DT Barry Cofield (Giants); WR Donte' Stallworth (Ravens); CB Josh Wilson (Ravens). UFA re-signed: WR Santana Moss. ERFA re-signed: DB Bryan Westbrook.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/31/nfl-transactions-for-july-30-2011

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Talking Points: Casey Clausen Gone These Ten Years

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/7/29/2302544/talking-points-casey-clausen-gone-these-ten-years

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Broncos, DT Thomas agree to deal

DT Marcus Thomas and the Broncos have agreed to a new contract, keeping the run stuffer in the Rockies. The news was first reported by Josina Anderson of FOX 31 in Denver.

Thomas released a statement on the move, via Anderson's Twitter account:

"I always wanted to stay in Denver and I couldn't be more excited that they've made a commitment that shows they value me in Denver," Thomas wrote. "I can't wait to get back to work and see all my teammates."

Last season, the D-tackle came off the bench in all but two of the team's games. He finished the year with 35 tackles and one sack.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/31/broncos-dt-thomas-agree-to-deal

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Big need commit: JuCo DT Damien Jacobs

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/7/28/2300393/big-need-commit-juco-dt-damien-jacobs

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Results - Post-Fight Recap and Analysis

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/7/31/2306849/strikeforce-fedor-emelianenko-vs-dan-henderson-post-fight-recap-and-analysis

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Pouncey agrees to deal with Dolphins

C Mike Pouncey, the 15th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, agreed to a four-year contract with the Dolphins on Saturday.

The deal for the former University of Florida star is worth $9.3 million and includes an option for a fifth season. Pouncey is expected to start from Day One for the Dolphins, as his brother Maurkice did a year ago with the Steelers.

Pouncey was the last of the team's six draft choices to sign a contract.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/pouncey-agrees-to-deal-with-dolphins

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Report: Addai re-signs with Colts

Peyton Manning gets his wish, as UFA RB Joseph Addai has agreed to a new contract with the Colts, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The sixth-year veteran battled injuries last season and played in just eight games. He rushed for 495 yards and four touchdowns. Addai began his career with back-to-back 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

Manning accepted a cheaper deal than Colts owner Jim Irsay wanted to give him. He had said earlier in the week that, while he respected Irsay's goal to make him the highest-paid player, he wanted money to be spent on teammates such as Addai.

The way we see it

It's a bit of a surprise that Addai returned, but there doesn't appear to be a huge market for veteran running backs. Addai will likely continue to split carries with Donald Brown, while rookie Delone Carter could see some looks.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/report-addai-re-signs-with-colts

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Pouncey agrees to deal with Dolphins

C Mike Pouncey, the 15th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, agreed to a four-year contract with the Dolphins on Saturday.

The deal for the former University of Florida star is worth $9.3 million and includes an option for a fifth season. Pouncey is expected to start from Day One for the Dolphins, as his brother Maurkice did a year ago with the Steelers.

Pouncey was the last of the team's six draft choices to sign a contract.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/pouncey-agrees-to-deal-with-dolphins

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson - Live Results and Play-By-Play

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/7/30/2305738/strikeforce-fedor-vs-henderson-live-results-play-by-play

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Talking Points: Casey Clausen Gone These Ten Years

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/7/29/2302544/talking-points-casey-clausen-gone-these-ten-years

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Eagles Trade Brodrick Bunkley To Browns For A Fifth Round Pick

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/7/30/2306007/eagles-trade-brodrick-bunkley-to-browns-for-a-fifth-round-pick

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Miesha Tate Submits Marloes Coenen in Strikeforce Title Fight

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Miesha Tate is the new champion of Strikeforce's 135-pound women's division after forcing Marloes Coenen to tap out with a brilliant arm triangle choke in the fourth round of a fight that had been a back-and-forth battle on the ground.

Tate's submission was a thing of beauty: She had Coenen in side control on the ground and briefly looked like she was going to transition into full mount, but instead she transitioned to the other side and sunk in the choke. After a brief struggle, Coenen had no choice but to tap.

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The fight hadn't been a crowd-pleader in the first three rounds, but the fans were thrilled when Tate got the choke in the fourth. It was the first time Coenen has been submitted in 24 professional fights.

The first three rounds were a tactical ground fight:

-- Midway through the first round Coenen appeared to have Tate in trouble with a choke on the ground, but Tate managed to both pull her head free and get into side control. From there Tate spent the rest of the round on top, and that may have been enough to earn her the round on the judges' scorecards.

-- In the second round they went to the ground again, and once again Coenen had Tate in a tough position, taking her back with three and a half minutes on the clock. Coenen locked in a body triangle and seemed to be in excellent position to finish the fight with a rear-naked choke, but instead she held Tate's back for the rest of the round without ever getting close to a submission. It was a round Coenen clearly deserved to win, but she had to feel disappointed that she didn't finish the fight.

-- In the first minute of the third round Tate caught a Coenen kick and took her down, and for most of the round Tate was on top on the ground. Coenen briefly reversed things at the end of the round, but it was a round that Tate deserved to win.

And then came the fourth, when Tate sunk in that beautiful choke. It hadn't been a thrilling fight to that point, but the ending was worth the wait.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/30/miesha-tate-submits-marloes-coenen-in-strikeforce-title-fight/

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10 Questions for 2011 #3 - Are there any good potatoes in the sack this year?

Source: http://www.rockytoptalk.com/2011/7/26/2293797/10-questions-for-2011-3-are-there-any-good-potatoes-in-the-sack-this

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Pouncey agrees to deal with Dolphins

C Mike Pouncey, the 15th pick in the 2011 NFL draft, agreed to a four-year contract with the Dolphins on Saturday.

The deal for the former University of Florida star is worth $9.3 million and includes an option for a fifth season. Pouncey is expected to start from Day One for the Dolphins, as his brother Maurkice did a year ago with the Steelers.

Pouncey was the last of the team's six draft choices to sign a contract.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/pouncey-agrees-to-deal-with-dolphins

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Alistair Overeem Cut From Strikeforce

Source: http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2011/7/29/2304486/alistair-overeem-cut-from-strikeforce

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Raiders sign backup QB Edwards

Trent Edwards, who played for both the Bills and Jaguars last season, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Raiders. In Oakland, he will be the backup to Jason Campbell.

Edwards started during Weeks One and Two for Buffalo in 2010, but was cut after failing to produce in either of those games. He was then picked up by Jacksonville, where he appeared in three games, starting one of them. For the season, Edwards threw two touchdowns and five interceptions, completing 54.5 percent of his throws.

A second-round pick of the Bills in 2007, Edwards' best season came in 2008, when he was the team's starter for 14 games. During that season he posted career-highs with 2,699 yards and 11 TD passes.

Campbell was named the Raiders' starting quarterback at the beginning of the offseason by new head coach Hue Jackson. Last season he split time with Bruce Gradkowski, who has since left Oakland and signed with the Bengals.

The way we see it

There was no mystery the Raiders wanted to add a veteran backup to their roster, as the only QBs under contract were Campbell and the inconsistent Kyle Boller. Edwards is a bit of a surprise, however, given his tendency to be conservative with the ball (see his nickname: Captain Checkdown). Oakland has a stable of fast wideouts who love to run deep, so it could be an issue if Edwards is pressed into action.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/raiders-sign-backup-qb-edwards

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Trent Edwards Signs With Oakland Raiders As Jason Campbell Insurance Policy

Source: http://sbnation.com/nfl/2011/7/30/2306064/trent-edwards-signs-with-oakland-raiders-as-jason-campbell-insurance

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Report: Colts Will Release Cornerback Kelvin Hayden

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/7/30/2305900/report-colts-will-release-cornerback-kelvin-hayden-rookie-chris

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Packers complete draft-pick signings

The Packers completed signing all 10 of their picks from the 2011 draft late Saturday morning, officially announcing that they had agreed to terms with first-round OT Derek Sherrod, third-round RB Alex Green and fourth-round CB Davon House.

The team also officially announced the re-signings of PK Mason Crosby, TE Spencer Havner and WR Brett Swain.

Sherrod, who helped Mississippi State rank second in the conference in rushing in 2010 and first in '09, is expected to back up starting OLT Chad Clifton and possibly compete for a starting spot at left guard.

Green, who ranked second in University of Hawaii history for rushing yards in a single season, could play a prominent role in the offense replacing backup RB Brandon Jackson, who signed with the Browns.

House adds depth at the corner position, where veteran starter Charles Woodson is getting up in years.

Crosby has scored 507 points in four seasons, the second most in NFL history by any player in his first four seasons behind only New England PK Stephen Gostkowski.

Havner has played in 26 games during his NFL career, with 22 of those coming with the Packers.
 
Swain, a seventh-round selection of the Packers in 2008, played in all 16 games with one start in 2010 and posted six receptions for 72 yards (12.0-yard average).

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/30/packers-complete-draft-pick-signings

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Lights Out Radio Presented by MMAForReal.com - Episode 279: UFC 126 Preview

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/3/1973284/lights-out-radio-presented-by-mmaforreal-com-episode-279-ufc-126

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After Loss to Daley, Scott Smith Looking to Avoid Another Knockout

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CHICAGO -- Getting knocked out is a feeling that Scott Smith had never experienced until he stepped into the cage with Paul Daley in his most recent fight. Getting knocked cold by one of Daley's power punches is a feeling Smith doesn't want to experience again.

"If it happens again, consecutive times, I would be concerned," Smith said Thursday, two days before he returns to the cage for a fight with Tarec Saffiedine. "It's the first time I've been knocked out like that, sparring or anything. I had a TKO loss (against James Irvin in 2004) when I was fighting at heavyweight, but I wasn't out completely like I was against Daley. If it's something that happens again, I get concussions like that, I definitely need to step back and look at what I'm doing."

Concussions and brain injuries are a major issue in other sports, especially football, and Smith says concussions are an issue that need to be addressed in MMA, too. Smith says, however, that the issue goes beyond dramatic one-punch knockouts like he suffered at the hands of Daley: He thinks fighters are at risk in sparring, and they need to be smart about how they train.

"It's a concern," Smith said. "When I first started fighting MMA, my only training was putting the gloves and swinging with boxers. I've learned to start training a lot smarter and not take that kind of abuse."

In fact, Smith says protecting himself against training injuries is more important than avoiding shots like the one he took from Daley, which he views as more of a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence.

"I'm not going to take anything away from Daley, but I just got caught," Smith says of his loss in his last fight. "I can take a shot, I've taken some heavy blows, even in sparring. I think it was just kind of a -- not a lucky punch, but it landed in just the right spot."

The Saffiedine fight is a must-win situation for Smith: After going 0-2 in 2010, he doesn't want his first fight of 2011 to put him on a three-fight losing streak, which could result in him getting cut from Strikeforce. But Smith sounds extremely confident that he's going to put his losing streak behind him.

"He's tough, well rounded all the way around," Smith said of Saffiedine. "But I feel that I can put the fight where I want it. If I want it on the feet I'll keep it there, but if I'm getting it taken to me in the fight I can put it on the ground."

Smith was a popular fan favorite in the UFC in 2006 and 2007, going just 1-3 inside the Octagon but rarely having a dull moment. Now that UFC parent company Zuffa has purchased Strikeforce, it would be easy for Smith to view Strikeforce as a stepping stone back to the UFC. But Smith says he loves Strikeforce as a place for fights that are just a lot of fun, and he hopes it stays that way.

"I don't see the UFC completely taking them over," Smith said. "I think UFC and Strikeforce have two different goals. I think Strikeforce puts on better cards because they put on fights like Fedor vs. Henderson. That doesn't make sense as a title fight but it's a fun fight. It's a fan friendly fight. That's what Strikeforce is good at. They go out there and put on the fights the fans want to see. If Zuffa's smart they keep Strikeforce doing that, whereas the UFC will build up guys to see who's the best fighter in the world."

Smith has had a lot of those fun, fan-friendly fights in his career, including two of the best comeback wins in MMA history, his wins over Pete Sell in 2006 and Cung Le in 2009. He describes those battles as two of his best MMA memories.

"I still get asked about the Cung Le knockout and the fight with Pete Sell," Smith said. "The Cung Le fight I would say was a better comeback. The Pete Sell fight was a better fight. Me and Pete Sell were back and forth, back and forth. It looks like a better comeback because of the way I got caught and then won the fight, but I think the Cung Le fight was such a dramatic comeback because I wasn't winning that fight -- I wasn't even close to winning that fight. The Pete Sell fight was my all-time favorite fight and the Cung Le fight was my greatest comeback."

Now Smith is hoping for a career comeback on Saturday night.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/28/after-loss-to-daley-scott-smith-looking-to-avoid-another-knocko/

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10 Questions for 2011 #3 - Are there any good potatoes in the sack this year?

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Weigh-In Highlight Video

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- MMA Fighting was on the scene for the Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson weigh-ins on Friday, held at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates. Check out the full results here.

Check out the highlights below.

 

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Al Harris, St. Louis Rams Reportedly Agree On Deal

Source: http://sbnation.com/2011-nfl-free-agency/2011/7/29/2304503/al-harris-st-louis-rams-nfl-free-agency-2011

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Jim Caldwell: Peyton Manning Is 'Not Ready Right Now' For Training Camp

Source: http://www.stampedeblue.com/2011/7/29/2303403/jim-caldwell-peyton-manning-is-not-ready-right-now-for-training-camp

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Fedor Emelianenko Media Workout Video

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Fedor Emelianenko worked out in front of the media on Wednesday, and it was clear from the moment "The Last Emperor" arrived that he was in great shape and focused for Saturday night's Strikeforce fight against Dan Henderson.

Check out highlights of his workout below.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/28/fedor-emelianenko-media-workout-video/

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Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson Weigh-In Results

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. - Strikeforce and Showtime are calling it a "clash of the titans" and a "once in a lifetime" fight. But before that can happen Saturday, Fedor Emelianenko and Dan Henderson first had to make weight for their main event.

Fedor and Henderson square off in a non-title heavyweight bout at the Sears Centre Arena in the Chicago suburb of Hoffman Estates, Ill., at Strikeforce: Fedor vs. Henderson on Saturday night. Though the bout was originally to be a catchweight of 220 pounds, several weeks ago the fighters agreed to merely fight at heavyweight - with the expectation that Henderson would likely come in around the 206-pound light heavyweight limit and Fedor likely to weigh in around 10 pounds less than his typical 230 pounds.

When they hit the scales Friday at the Sears Centre, each fighter was a little off - Henderson weighed in at 207 pounds; Fedor came in at 223. The two MMA legends took part in a face-off that was far from heated before shaking hands and posing for photos with Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker and M-1 Global chairman Vadim Finkelstein.

Henderson, the Strikeforce light heavyweight champion, and Fedor are both former Pride champions. Though they fought in the Japanese promotion at the same time, the two never fought. Henderson fought at welterweight and middleweight; Fedor was a heavyweight fighter. The fight is considered something of a "superfight" or "fantasy fight," hence the "once in a lifetime" label being put on it in the marketing campaigns.

In the co-main event, women's 135-pound champion Marloes Coenen defends her title for the second time after taking the belt from Sarah Kaufman. In March, Coenen submitted Liz Carmouche in the fourth round after Carmouche dominated the fight for the first three. Coenen, whose Golden Glory teammates in the Netherlands include Strikeforce heavyweight champ Alistair Overeem, weighed in at the 135-pound limit. Her challenger, Miesha Tate, also came in at 135. Despite Tate's layoff of nearly a year since her last fight - she had to pull out of a previously scheduled fight with Coenen and was replaced by Carmouche - she is only a slight underdog against the champion.

Robbie Lawler and Tim Kennedy finally meet Saturday after a fight between the two has been talked about off and on for nearly a year. Had Strikeforce's plans for a one-night, four-man middleweight tournament in Texas last August materialized, Kennedy and Lawler would have been a possible pairing in the finals. But the Texas commission nixed that tournament plan, Kennedy was given a shot at Jake Shields' vacated belt against Jacare Souza and the path between him and Lawler had to wait. Both fighters weighed in on the middleweight button at 185 pounds.

A pair of hard-hitting welterweights who each have had weight-cutting questions hurled at them in recent months both hit their marks on the scales. Paul Daley, who has missed weight in two of his last four fights and three of his last seven, weighed in at 171 for his fight against unbeaten Tyron Woodley, who weighed 170. And Scott Smith, who fights for the second time at 170 pounds after years at middleweight - and light heavyweight before that - tipped the scale at 171 for his fight against Tarec Saffiedine. Saffiedine, who trains in California with Henderson at Team Quest, was 170.

The complete weigh-in results are below:

Main Card
Fedor Emelianenko (223) vs. Dan Henderson (207)
Marloes Coenen (135) vs. Miesha Tate (135)
Robbie Lawler (185) vs. Tim Kennedy (185)
Paul Daley (171) vs. Tyron Woodley (170)
Scott Smith (171) vs. Tarec Saffiedine (170)

Preliminary card
Gesias Cavalcante (155) vs. Bobby Green (155)
Eduardo Pamplona (170) vs. Tyler Stinson (171)
Alexis Davis (135) vs. Julie Kedzie (136)
Derek Brunson (186) vs. Lumumba Sayers (184)
Bryan Humes (266) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones (260)

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Nnamdi Asomugha Signing Has Philadelphia Eagles Fans Elated

Source: http://sbnation.com/nfl/2011/7/29/2304372/nnamdi-asomugha-philadelphia-eagles-reaction-nfl-free-agency

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"Thank you to the Arizona Cardinals and Coach Whisenhunt for allowing me the opportunity to play...

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Rory MacDonald is the next Great Canadian Hope

I'm a somewhat patriotic Canadian. I like the fact that when I inevitably have a heart attack from a lazy life of blogging and stuffing my face with cupcakes and pepsi, medicare will take care of me. So that's pretty sweet. But as far as being extra proud of our Canadian crop of fighters ... well, I like who we got, but aside from GSP we don't have a lot of top dogs.

One fighter who may turn out to be a contender (and that's all I really ask for) is Rory MacDonald. At 22 years of age he already came 7 seconds away from beating Carlos Condit and made Nate Diaz look like a bitch in his last outing. The sky's the limit if he gets some good trainers and mentors, and it doesn't get much better in the mentor department than GSP. From Rory's SportsNet blog:

The [Tristar] gym is now my full-time home and I have a second family there. When I first moved down here, Georges St-Pierre was one of the most helpful guys and was always looking to make the transition easier for me. I didn't have a car at the time, and Georges went out of his way to pick me up every day for training.

I went to all his training sessions with him and watched and studied the way he went about work. I'd then pick his brain on the journey to and from the gym. I followed him everywhere for a good few months and really got a priceless insight into how a great champion trains and lives.

You pick up so much experience from just talking to guys like Georges. He would talk to me about how he prepares, how he deals with nerves and everything else in between. No question went unanswered and it was a huge benefit for me.

Georges is like no other training partner. He is not only very accommodating and personable, but he also happens to be the best fighter on the planet. You couldn't ask for a better guy to show you the ropes. He's an amazing person and one of my best friends.

We'll see if Rory can use that friendship and influence to beat Mike Pyle at UFC 133. He not only has to face Pyle, but the BEST Mike Pyle there's ever been. Once having a reputation as a guy who's a God in the gym but mortal in the cage, Mike's on a three fight winning streak and has said in interviews there's no way Rory will be able to handle his rugged man-strength. Whatever the outcome, it's going to be a killer fight. And hopefully afterwards Canada will have another fighter we can tout as being one of the best.

Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/rory-macdonald-is-the-next-great-canadian-hope

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Texans land CB Joseph

Updated 9:09 p.m. ET

The Texans have signed free agent CB Johnathan Joseph on Thursday night, filling a major area of need on their roster. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and confirmed by PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.

McClain tweeted that the contract is for five years, worth $48.75 million. Of that, $23.5 million is guaranteed, including $12.5 million signing bonus.

Joseph, 27, joins the team that had the worst pass defense in the NFL last season. In his five NFL seasons, all with the Bengals, Joseph nabbed 14 interceptions to go along with 76 passes defensed.

There had been speculation the Texans were contenders to sign the top cornerback on the market, former-Raider Nnamdi Asomugha. In the end, however, Houston GM Rick Smith opted to not risk it, signing Joseph while the elite corner was still on the market.

The way we see it

The Texans had to address their secondary in free agency and did so by signing one of the top players on the market. Adding Joseph to the mix instantly makes the team's pass defense better, which is important when you're in a division with Peyton Manning.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/28/texans-land-cb-joseph

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Yamamoto/Johnson UFC 126 fight to stream via Facebook

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Redskins Sign Former Eagles Punter Sav Rocca

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/7/28/2301954/redskins-sign-former-eagles-punter-sav-rocca

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Cardinals' Porter agrees to restructure contract

Cardinals brass gave Joey Porter an ulimatum: Restructure his deal or be cut. He chose wisely.

Porter will remain with the Cardinals after redoing his deal and lowering his salary to a more managable figure. It was first reported by PFW correspondent Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.

The Cardinals have made waves with a couple of big moves on Thursday, trading for QB Kevin Kolb — and giving him an extension for $63 million, $21 million of it guaranteed — and signing OG Daryn Colledge to a deal worth $27.5 million.

Porter had widely been rumored to be cut, but the team apparently will give him another chance to make the roster after making 50 tackles and five sacks (his lowest sack total since 2003) last season.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/28/cardinals-porter-agrees-to-restructure-contract

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Report: Vince Young Agrees To One Year Deal With Eagles

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/7/29/2302248/report-vince-young-agrees-to-one-year-deal-with-eagles

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Fedor Emelianenko Explains Why He Didn't Retire

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- MMA Fighting spoke to Fedor Emelianenko on Wednesday about his upcoming Strikeforce fight against Dan Henderson, why he decided to not retire after his loss to Antonio Silva, how many more years he would like to fight for and fighting under the Zuffa banner for the first time.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/27/fedor-emelianenko-explains-why-he-didnt-retire/

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Alianza FC Vs. FC Dallas, CONCACAF Champions League: Dallas Earn 1-0 Away Win

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Vince Young, Philadelphia Eagles Reportedly Reach Contract Agreement

Source: http://sbnation.com/nfl/2011/7/29/2302239/vince-young-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-free-agency-2011

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JOE ALLEVA: Parker Search Firm interviewed LSU AD Joe Alleva in N.Carolina over the weekend about...

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Texans land CB Joseph

The Texans have signed free agent CB Johnathan Joseph on Thursday night, filling a major area of need on their roster. The news was first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter and confirmed by PFW correspondent John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. Terms of the deal have not been announced.

Joseph, 27, joins the team that had the worst pass defense in the NFL last season. In his five NFL seasons, all with the Bengals, Joseph nabbed 14 interceptions to go along with 76 passes defensed.

There had been speculation the Texans were contenders to sign the top cornerback on the market, former-Raider Nnamdi Asomugha. In the end, however, Houston GM Rick Smith opted to not risk it, signing Joseph while the elite corner was still on the market.

The way we see it

The Texans had to address their secondary in free agency and did so by signing one of the top players on the market. Adding Joseph to the mix instantly makes the team's pass defense better, which is important when you're in a division with Peyton Manning.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/28/texans-land-cb-joseph

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Fight Hotness: Happy Birthday, Logan Stanton!

It's Logan Stanton's birthday for the next ... 1 minute! And what better way to celebrate than with a buttload of pictures of the classiest Octagon girl ever to grace the cage. We miss you, Logan! You were a hottie bam-bozzie.

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Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/fight-hotness-happy-birthday-logan-stanton

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Full list of official NFL cuts

The NFL allowed teams to officially waive or terminate contracts starting Thursday at 4:01 p.m. ET. Here are the players released thus far:

Chicago Bears: TE Brandon Manumaleuna

Cleveland Browns: QB Jake Delhomme, TE Eric Alexander, TE Tyson DeVreee

Minnesota Vikings: WR Freddie Brown, DT Jimmy Kennedy, FS Madieu Williams

Tennessee Titans: DT Tony Brown, QB Vince Young, DT Kareem Brown, LB Marcus Howard, RB Dominique Lindsay, OG Jeff Hansen

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/28/full-list-of-official-nfl-cuts

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Redskins Sign Cowboys DE Stephen Bowen

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/7/28/2300691/redskins-sign-cowboys-de-stephen-bowen

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Eagles agree to deal with DE Babin

DE Jason Babin, who is coming off a career year, is returning to Philadelphia and will reunite with DL coach Jim Washburn.

The Eagles and Babin agreed to a five-year deal. FOX Sports' Jay Glazer first reported the news.

Babin started all 16 games in Tennessee last season, recording 12½ sacks. He played for the Eagles in 2009, playing in 12 games and collecting 2½ sacks.

According to PFW correspondent and The Tennessean writer Jim Wyatt, the deal is worth $28 million with $5-6 million guaranteed.

The eighth-year veteran has played for five teams. He began his career with the Texans. Washburn was Babin's DL coach in Tennessee last season and is now the Eagles' new DL coach.  

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/28/eagles-agree-to-deal-with-de-babin

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'Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg' ratings average 561K viewers

Source: http://www.mmaforreal.com/2011/2/1/1968769/strikeforce-diaz-vs-cyborg-ratings-average-561k-viewers

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10 Questions for 2011 #3 - Are there any good potatoes in the sack this year?

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Lights Out Radio Presented by MMAForReal.com - Episode 279: UFC 126 Preview

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Fight Hotness: Happy Birthday, Logan Stanton!

It's Logan Stanton's birthday for the next ... 1 minute! And what better way to celebrate than with a buttload of pictures of the classiest Octagon girl ever to grace the cage. We miss you, Logan! You were a hottie bam-bozzie.

read more

Source: http://www.fightlinker.com/fight-hotness-happy-birthday-logan-stanton

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Broncos place Thomas on non-football injury list

The Broncos announced they had placed WR Demaryius Thomas, a 2010 first-round pick, on the non-football injury list Wednesday.

Thomas suffered an Achilles tendon tear in February while working out. He must pass a physical to return to practice, according to the club, and he remains on the roster.

Thomas was bothered by foot and ankle injuries last season. He played in 10 games, starting two, and caught 22 passes for 283 yards and two TDs.

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/broncos-place-thomas-on-non-football-injury-list

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Report: Significant Progress Made In Kevin Kolb Trade Talks

Source: http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2011/7/27/2299307/report-significant-progress-made-in-kevin-kolb-trade-talks

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Ryan Longwell, Vikings Reportedly Agree On $12 Million Deal

Source: http://sbnation.com/nfl/2011/7/27/2298992/ryan-longwell-vikings-contract-free-agency

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Saints to bring back Moore, sign Herring

The Saints have agreed to deals to re-sign WR Lance Moore and add OLB Will Herring.

In an ode to NBA star LeBron James, Moore tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that "this process has been pretty crazy. The Decision coming shortly." Eleven minutes later, he posted again, this time writing "Welp, its been real New Orleans........But let's make the next five years even more real. I'm coming back baby!"

Moore, one of Drew Brees' favorite targets, has caught 20 touchdowns total over the past three years. After a rough 2009, the receiver caught 66 passes last season for 763 yards.

The team also will sign former Seahawks OLB Will Herring to a three-year contract, PFW correspondent Mike Triplett of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported on Wednesday. Herring's agent, George Mavrikes, confirmed the deal to Triplett.

Mostly a special-teams player in Seattle, Herring has 109 career tackles in four professional seasons. The 27-year-old has started seven career games.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/saints-to-bring-back-moore-sign-herring

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And We Were Getting So Good At Not Talking About The North Carolina Investigation

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Report: Leinart staying in Houston

Less than 24 hours after a report sent him to Seattle, QB Matt Leinart will remain in Houston, agreeing to a deal with the Texans.

PFW correspondent and Houston Chronicle writer John McClain reported that Leinart decided he wanted to stay with the Texans. According to McClain, Leinart wanted to sign with a team that would give him a chance to start, and after the Seahawks agreed to sign Tarvaris Jackson, he decided to re-sign with Houston.

Leinart refuted the report that he had agreed to a deal with Seattle on Tuesday evening, saying on his Twitter page that he was still "weighing the options."

Leinart did not play last season, his first as a Texan. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2004 and was a first-round pick of the Cardinals, but has had a disappointing career so far in the NFL.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/report-leinart-staying-in-houston

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Report: Crosby re-signs with Packers

Mason Crosby has reached an agreement to return to the Packers, making the placekicker one of the highest-paid players in the league at his position.

According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Crosby has signed a five-year, $14.75 million contract with the reigning Super Bowl champs. That makes him the second highest-paid kicker in the league, trailing only Sebastian Janikowski of the Raiders.

Crosby, entering his fifth season in the NFL, has made over 78 percent of field goals in his career. He has a strong leg, converting 10 field goals of 50 yards or longer over the past four seasons.

 

Source: http://www.profootballweekly.com/2011/07/27/report-crosby-re-signs-with-packers

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Stefan Struve vs. Pat Barry Added to UFC on Versus 6

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The UFC's tallest heavyweight is getting ready to fight its shortest, as Stefan Struve and Pat Barry will step into the Octagon together at UFC on Versus 6.

The UFC announced the move on Twitter, with a photo showing just how big the height discrepancy between the two fighters is. UFC.com lists Struve at 6-foot-11 and Barry at 5-foot-11.

Struve and Barry are both coming off knockout losses, Struve to Travis Browne at UFC 130 and Barry to Cheick Kongo at UFC on Versus 4. But the Struve-Barry one should be a very good one and a fascinating contrast not just in heights but in fighting styles. Surprisingly, Barry is the striker who likes to use leg kicks to keep his opponents at bay, while Struve actually likes to get inside and often doesn't take advantage of his superior reach.

The UFC on Versus 6 card, which takes place on October 1 in Washington, D.C., is shaping up to be one of the best cards the UFC has put on basic cable. The main event of bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz vs. Demetrious Johnson represents a rare opportunity to watch a title fight without having to pay for it, while Struve vs. Barry would make a worthy co-main event.

Other fights slated for the card include Charlie Brenneman vs. Anthony Johnson, Matt Wiman vs. Mac Danzig, Paul Sass vs. Michael Johnson and Mike Easton vs. Jeff Hougland.

 

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Source: http://mmafighting.com/2011/07/26/stefan-struve-vs-pat-barry-added-to-ufc-on-versus-6/

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