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Merrill: Inside the first week of a rookie

Elizabeth Merrill — Fri, 9 May 2008 10:57:37 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.

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.

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.

Randle El hopes to return to practice next month

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 11:54:56 PDT

Redskins receiver Antwaan Randle El, with crutches under both arms, said the surgery on his right knee went as expected and that he hopes to return to the field for offseason practices next month.

Dallas re-run: HBO to tackle Cowboys' camp again

Associated Press — Thu, 8 May 2008 09:07:58 PDT

T.O. and maybe Pacman, Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson and, of course, smiling billionaire Jerry Jones. Put 'em all together in a hotel an hour outside Los Angeles and you could have quite a soap opera.

Haynesworth won't be attending Titans' minicamp

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 16:28:37 PDT

The Tennessee Titans will be holding a minicamp without defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth.

Raiders sign former Falcons linebacker Hartwell

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 11:47:23 PDT

The Raiders signed free-agent linebacker Edgerton Hartwell, hoping he can revive a career beset by injuries in recent seasons.

Reid's son pleads guilty to drug smuggling charges

Associated Press — Wed, 7 May 2008 14:44:40 PDT

A son of Eagles coach Andy Reid is heading to state prison after admitting he smuggled narcotics into the Montgomery County Jail.

Ex-Viking Scott charged with abusing toddler son

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 17:09:01 PDT

Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Darrion Scott was charged with assault and accused of holding a plastic dry cleaning bag over the head of his 2-year-old son.

Sources: Bullet casings came from Harrison's gun

ESPN.com news services — Tue, 6 May 2008 23:01:46 PDT

Six of the bullet casings found after an April 29 shooting across from Marvin Harrison's car wash and garage came from a gun that belongs to the Colts wide receiver, Philadelphia police sources told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio.

Protecting Eli pays: Giants' Diehl gets new contract

John Clayton — Wed, 7 May 2008 14:47:04 PDT

Replacing Luke Petitgout as the Giants left tackle, David Diehl proved he was the real deal and helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLII. Diehl's reward is a new deal that compensates him for the important job of protecting Eli Manning's blind side.

NFL Network files FCC complaint against Comcast

Associated Press — Tue, 6 May 2008 14:59:23 PDT

NFL Network filed its complaint Tuesday with the Federal Communications Commission against cable TV giant Comcast.

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