Kaspers Korner

May 31st, 2009 Daily News

According to NFL.com there were no transactions made Saturday.  These were the transactions for Friday:

The Detroit Lions acquired defensive end Brian Johnston off waivers.

The Washington Redskins cut tackle Jon Jansen.

The Chicago Bears signed linebacker Pisa Tinoisamoa to a one year deal.

Defensive end Isreal Idonije signed a two year contract extension.

They signed all their draft picks from round four to seven.

The Associated Press reports that NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith said this “I don’t represent active players. I don’t represent retired players. I represent all NFL players. We are one team.”

The Associated Press also reports the Lousiana House of Representatives past a main piece of a deal to keep the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans by a vote of 70-23.

The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the Minnesota Vikings are installing the Wildcat offense in offseason team activity practices with the quarterback being wide receiver Percy Harvin.
The Buffalo News reports that Buffalo Bills cornerback Leodis McKelvin’s injury to his middle finger on his right hand was non football related.  Honestly as long as it is not something illegal I do not care, because he still should be ready for training camp any which way.

According to ESPN.com and WFAA-TV in Philadelphia former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Brian Stewart signed on to join the Philadelphia Eagles coaching staff.  That should give the offense a distinct advantage over the Cowboys defense.
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Baltimore Ravens are moving David Hale from tackle to center.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka was arrested and charged with simple battery on Wednesday.  He was released four hours later as he

The San Jose Mercury News reports the San Francisco 49ers reached a tentative deal on a new stadium with Santa Clara