Kaspers Korner

June 26th, 2009 Daily News

The Baltimore Sun Reports that Baltimore Raven linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs is near a deal for a long term contract.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Joe Jurevicius is suing the Cleveland Browns, the teams doctors, and the Cleveland Clinic over his staph infection.

The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports that Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney has been confirmed by the Senate as Ambassador to Ireland.

The Florida Times-Union reports that Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dennis Northcutt has been traded to the Detriot Lions for safety Gerald Alexander.

The Tennessean reports that the Tennessee Titans signed sixth round pick wide receiver Dominique Edison.  They also report that running back Chris Henry might not make it to the regular season.

The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that the San Diego Chargers have put the possibility of Chula Vista as a site for the Chargers new stadium.

The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Lions have signed free agent wide receiver Kenneth Harris and cut wide receiver Tommy Saunders and offensive lineman James Blair.

The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that wide receiver Gregg Jennings signed a three year $26 million contract extension with $11.25 in form of a signing bonus.   Also, defensive end Johnny Jolly’s drug possession trial has been pushed back to July 17th.

The Minneapolis StarTribune reports that Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson hinted that he might be throwing out of the Vikings version of the Wildcat Formation.

The Charlotte Observer reports that the Carolina Panthers signed fourth round draft pick running back Mike Goodson.

The Washington Post reports that Washington Vikings defensive end Renaldo Wynn attended the NFL’s Media Bootcamp.

The Seattle Times reports that Seattle Seahawks fullback Owen Schmitt was arrested for suspicion of DUI last Saturday.

The Associated Press reports that the New York Jets claimed wide receiver Mario Urrutia off waivers.  They also report National Football League commissioner Roger Goodell is reviewing wide receiver Plaxico Burress shooting himself case.

The Rock Hill Herald, via ProFootballTalk.com, reports that the Panthers signed fourth round pick fullback Tony Fiammetta and released long snapper Patrick MacDonald and defensive tackle Babatunde Oshinowo.
The Boston Globe reports that offensive tackle Matt Light is looking into broadcasting after his career is over.

The Kansas City Star reports that the Kansas City Chiefs signed seventh round pick tight end Jake O’Connell.

The Denver Post reports that Willie Clark, who is the suspect in the shooting death of cornerback Darrent Williams, has his arraignment in another murder trial postponed until October 2nd.  Also, tight end Daniel Graham hosted a football camp in Denver today.

InsidetheBayarea.com reports some wierd news from the Oakland Raiders that takes their advertising to new heights.  The only other this I have to say is you have to read the article as it is head scratching.