Sources: WR Williams to enter draft
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comJunior wide receiver Mike Williams, who left the Syracuse program three weeks ago, has informed school officials that he will not return next season, and will enter the NFL draft in April 2010 as an underclassman, sources told ESPN.com.
Story | Conversation | November 22, 2009Smith joins Packers secondary
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Packers have made their first foray into free agency, signing former Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith.
Story | Conversation | March 07, 2009Bowles joins Sparano's staff in Miami as assistant head coach
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comMiami Dolphins rookie head coach Tony Sparano on Tuesday made the first of what is expected to be several strikes on the staff of his former employers, hiring Dallas Cowboys secondary coach Todd Bowles as assistant head coach.
Story | Conversation | January 22, 2008Sources: Bills' top candidate to replace Levy has business, marketing strengths
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBuffalo Bills owner Ralph Wilson will stay in-house to fill its top front-office vacancy, ESPN.com has learned, and Bills executive vice president of business operations Russ Brandon has emerged as the frontrunner.
Story | Conversation | January 12, 2008Safety Smith, famous for Patriots guarantee, benched by Steelers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comWith their secondary suddenly susceptible to the long ball, the Pittsburgh Steelers have demoted starting free safety Anthony Smith, the second-year veteran who guaranteed a victory over the New England Patriots two weeks ago.
Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007Saints sign Gramatica, put Mare on IR with hip
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNew Orleans kicker Olindo Mare, who injured his leg while making a tackle on a kickoff in Monday's victory over the Atlanta Falcons, was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season after 13 games.
Story | Conversation | December 12, 2007Clark has spleen removed, but expects to play in '08
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comPittsburgh Steelers free safety Ryan Clark, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve earlier in the week, had his spleen removed Thursday, but doctors assured the sixth-year veteran that he should be able to return to the field in 2008.
Story | Conversation | November 15, 2007Clark, Tuman out for season in Pittsburgh
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Pittsburgh Steelers' top-rated defense has lost starting free safety Ryan Clark for the season.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007Vet Darius released by third team in four months
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comFor the third time in four months, safety Donovin Darius has been released by an NFL team.
Story | Conversation | October 16, 2007Mare to remain Saints' kicker despite groin injury
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comBarring a setback on Friday, 11th-year veteran Olindo Mare will handle the placement chores for the New Orleans on Sunday at Seattle, and the struggling Saints will not sign another kicker to even temporarily replace him.
Story | Conversation | October 11, 2007Freeney's deal cap friendly for 2007, 2008
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe landmark six-year, $72 million contract to which the Indianapolis Colts signed star pass rusher Dwight Freeney last week, the largest contract ever awarded a defensive player in the NFL, is relatively salary cap-friendly for a deal of such magnitude.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2007Recovering from injury, Darius should be ready for training camp
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comNine-year veteran strong safety Donovin Darius, released by the Jags last month, on Tuesday signed with the Raiders, the first team with whom he visited as a free agent and a club that pursued him ardently.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2007Darius drawing early interest from Raiders, Bills, Panthers
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comVeteran strong safety Donovin Darius has quickly drawn interest from several teams in the free agent market, including the Raiders.
Story | Conversation | June 21, 2007Jags release Darius, will rely on youth in defensive backfield
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comThe Jaguars on Thursday morning abruptly released starting strong safety Donovin Darius.
Story | Conversation | June 14, 2007Landry appears poised to be next great safety
Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comOnce overlooked, safety is now a glamour position in the NFL and this year's draft class has a shining star in LaRon Landry, Len Pasquarelli writes.
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