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Merrill: Inside the first week of a rookie

Elizabeth Merrill — Fri, 9 May 2008 16:41:30 PDT

Xavier Omon falls to his knees. Soon, he'll cry. The man on the other end of the phone is a Buffalo Bills executive. Omon has just been drafted. What happens next? Elizabeth Merrill takes you inside the life of an NFL rookie in his first week on the job.

Cocaine case dropped against Broncos DT Thomas

Bill Williamson — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:45:46 PDT

The Florida state attorney's office has dropped its case against starting Denver Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas.

Report: New witness account backs Benson's claim

ESPN.com news services — Fri, 9 May 2008 08:44:46 PDT

Bears running back Cedric Benson has hired a prominent defense attorney to help him fight charges of drunken boating and resisting arrest in Texas.

Rookies Manningham, Woodson hurt in minicamp

Associated Press — Sat, 10 May 2008 11:42:26 PDT

Receiver Mario Manningham and quarterback Andre' Woodson were sidelined by injuries Saturday during the New York Giants' minicamp for rookies and free agents.

Tapes reveal Patriots also stole offensive signals

Mike Fish — Fri, 9 May 2008 13:39:12 PDT

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and staff members began viewing the eight tapes within hours of their long-awaited delivery, in anticipation of a scheduled interview next Tuesday with former Patriots video assistant Matt Walsh.

New coach Harbaugh's Ravens brawl at minicamp

Associated Press — Sat, 10 May 2008 14:25:52 PDT

The Baltimore Ravens are doing more than merely fighting for jobs at their first mandatory minicamp under new coach John Harbaugh.

Ex-Pro Bowl lineman Sharpe gets 6 years in prison

Associated Press — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:07:34 PDT

Former NFL lineman Luis Sharpe was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and four years' probation for a series of drug offenses.

Spencer (broken leg) makes return with Texans

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:58:04 PDT

Charles Spencer took the field with his team for the first time since breaking his left leg nearly two years ago, a severe injury that doctors thought could end his career.

Pats cornerback Andrews pleads to drug offense

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:22:34 PDT

New England Patriots defensive back Willie Andrews entered a plea to a marijuana possession charge, but won't face any prison time.

Packers cut receiver Robinson's comeback short

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 15:41:57 PDT

The Green Bay Packers released Koren Robinson on Friday, the latest setback for the veteran wide receiver trying to resurrect his career after serving an NFL suspension and jail time.

Jets safety Elam loses third sibling to gunfire

Associated Press — Fri, 9 May 2008 20:37:17 PDT

The older brother of New York Jets safety Abram Elam was fatally shot, the third sibling in the family to die by gunfire since 1987.

Judge orders Vick to pay Canadian bank $2.4M

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 12:36:45 PDT

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered imprisoned quarterback Michael Vick to repay more than $2.4 million to a Canadian bank for defaulting on a loan.

Source: Chiefs get $8M rookie pool to pay picks

John Clayton — Wed, 7 May 2008 15:58:59 PDT

The Chiefs received the largest rookie pool to pay draft choices.

WR Henry 'willing to visit whoever is interested'

James Walker — Thu, 8 May 2008 13:44:41 PDT

In his first public comments since being released by the Bengals, Chris Henry said he is excited about Monday's court ruling that he will be allowed to visit other NFL teams.

RB Rhodes signs one-year deal to return to Colts

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 19:33:10 PDT

The Colts have put their tag-team runners -- Joseph Addai and Dominic Rhodes -- back together.

Browns' McGinest plans to retire after 2008 season

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 14:28:17 PDT

Browns linebacker Willie McGinest says the 2008 season will be his last.

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