Saints, Marques Colston agree to 3-year extension
Wide receiver Marques Colston got his reward for playing far beyond the expectations for a seventh-round pick.
Wide receiver Marques Colston got his reward for playing far beyond the expectations for a seventh-round pick.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith has scheduled a Thursday afternoon press conference to announce his retirement, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
The New York Jets signed former Green Bay Packers defensive back Ahmad Carroll on Tuesday.
The Minnesota Vikings signed their remaining three draft picks Wednesday, including their top choice, safety Tyrell Johnson.
The San Diego Chargers released veteran wideout Eric Parker on Wednesday.
Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College.
The Oakland Raiders signed safety Greg Wesley to a one-year contract on Tuesday.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed second-round draft pick, cornerback Brandon Flowers to a four-year contract Wednesday.
Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL. "He was issued a helmet, ready to go," coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday.
The New Orleans Saints and wide receiver Marques Colston agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2011 season Wednesday.
Brian Urlacher checked into the Chicago Bears' training camp Tuesday night with a new contract, declaring he was healthy and ready to play.
The Houston Texans signed three draft picks on Tuesday, including former West Virginia running back Steve Slaton.
The son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid was sentenced to two years in a drug rehabilitation program on Tuesday. Garrett Reid had pleaded guilty in May to trying to smuggle dozens of pills into the Montgomery County Jail.
The Super Bowl champion New York Giants removed a potential distraction by trading disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints days before the start of training camp.
The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Brian Urlacher to a one-year contract extension on Tuesday, keeping the six- time Pro Bowl selection with the team through the 2012 season.
Tony Dungy is certain Peyton Manning's left knee will be ready for the Colts' season-opener. Heck, the Colts coach said he thinks Manning might even play during the presesason.
The San Diego Chargers have signed defensive end Luis Castillo to a new seven-year contract, locking him up through the 2014 season. Castillo's original rookie contract was set to expire after the 2009 campaign.
Coach Marvin Lewis emphatically closed the door Tuesday on the possibility of receiver Chris Henry rejoining the Cincinnati Bengals.
The New England Patriots signed second- round draft pick, cornerback Terrence Wheatley on Tuesday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
The New York Giants have agreed to trade disgruntled tight end Jeremy Shockey to the New Orleans Saints, according to Fox Sports.