Football (US)
Rams Rb Jackson Still Holding Out (ap)
Holdout running back Steven Jackson missed his seventh day and 10th practice of St. Louis Rams training camp Thursday, with no apparent movement in the impasse. Jackson, entering the final season of a four-year contract he signed after the Rams drafted him in the first round in 2004, is seeking a multiyear deal.Credit: Yahoo News [...]
Favre Ready For Camp, Goodell Yet To Act (ap)
Brett Favre’s agent says the three-time MVP understands he would be walking into a media frenzy by showing up for the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, but he’s willing to deal with that rather than have retirement forced on him. “He’s prepared to deal with it,” James “Bus” Cook told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Packers May Deal Favre To Division Rival (ap)
Brett Favre’s agent says the three-time MVP understands he would be walking into a media frenzy by showing up for the Green Bay Packers’ training camp, but he’s willing to deal with that rather than have retirement forced on him. “He’s prepared to deal with it,” James “Bus” Cook told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Raiders’ Russell Back From Elbow Injury (ap)
JaMarcus Russell returned to Oakland Raiders practice on Thursday after being sidelined for two sessions because of a sore elbow. Russell took part in all team drills, but held back a bit in his throwing to make sure not to damage his elbow even more after banging it off the helmet of teammate Darren McFadden [...]
Titans Release Wr Mike Williams (ap)
The Tennessee Titans released wide receiver Mike Williams before Thursday afternoon’s practice. The Titans signed Williams, the 10th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, last Thanksgiving and told him after the season to get his weight and conditioning under control. Williams weighed around 270 pounds when he signed with Tennessee [...]