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Many teams getting their kicks on returns

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Chicago's Devin Hester isn't the only return man enjoying a terrific season, Len Pasquarelli writes.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2007

Texans sign free-agent receiver Johnson

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Often-injured and much-traveled wide receiver Bethel Johnson, at one time considered one of the fastest players in the league, on Monday signed a free agent contract with the Houston Texans, team officials announced.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2007

Ginn must fill in blanks

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Ted Ginn will attempt to run in front of NFL personnel executives for the first time since the Fiesta Bowl, writes Len Pasquarelli in his Tip Sheet notes.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | April 07, 2007

PUP activation deadline may stop Holmes return

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Time officially expires Tuesday on Priest Holmes' attempt to return for the final portion of the 2006 season and, barring a miraculous recovery, the Kansas City Chiefs' tailback will not make it back onto the field this year.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2006

Texans pick up special-teams ace Wynn off waivers

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Hoping to bolster a return game that has lacked explosiveness in the absence of 2005 Pro Bowl performer Jerome Mathis, the Houston Texans have claimed cornerback and return man Dexter Wynn off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2006

Return specialists running more, scoring less

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

While returning kickoffs for TDs has never been easy, it has never been as hard as it's been this season, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2006

Healthy returns reduce need to make trades

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Several teams will receive a boost next week when players can be activated off the PUP list, writes Len Pasquarelli.

Story | Conversation | October 13, 2006

Texans lose Pro Bowl return man Mathis till October

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Second-year wide receiver Jerome Mathis, who in his first season with the Houston Texans earned a Pro Bowl spot as a return man, likely will miss the first month of the 2006 campaign because of a foot injury that will require Friday surgery.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006

Pollack should see increased playing time

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Len Pasquarelli looks at a number of rookies who could see their playing time increase over the season's final four weeks.

Story | Conversation | December 07, 2005

Pending free agency, health creating concern at RB

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Packers and Ravens are among the teams that will face uncomfortable predicaments at running back when the season ends.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005

Bills, McGee agree to 4-year extension

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The Buffalo Bills on Friday reached an agreement in principle with cornerback Terrence McGee on a four-year contract extension.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2005

Eli is coming

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

Defenses got into the scoring act Sunday, with seven TDs, including several that had a huge impact on the outcomes of games.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2005

Time to improve is now for Texans

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The time is now for David Carr to make a surge forward in his career and take the Texans to the next level.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | August 15, 2005

Ex-Trojan runs 4.59, 4.61 40s; still likely first-rounder

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

The other orphan from the 2004 draft, former Southern California wide receiver Mike Williams, lost the farm here on Sunday afternoon in the 40-yard dash.

Story | Conversation | February 27, 2005

Steelers stymie Bengals' offense, run wild in win

Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com

In a "statement game" for Cincy, the Steelers delivered a message that they're the team to beat in the AFC North.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2005