July 9th, 2009 Daily News
ProFootballTalk.com reports that Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco will not be allowed to update his twitter account through any hand held device. Do they really think that Ochocinco is that stupid the man is just going to bust out a laptop computer and that is not against the rules.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution report that a rape occured at the home of Atlanta Falcon wide receiver Harry Douglas’s house while he was throwing a party. Douglas is currently not a suspect.
The Baltimore Sun reports that former Baltimore Raven teammates of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair also paid tribute at the Tennessee Titans LP field.
The Florida Union Tribune reports that the Jacksonville Jaguars signed fourth round draft pick wide receiver Mike Thomas.
The Miami Herald talks with Miami Dolphin defensive end Jason Taylor about upcoming training camp.
The Boston Globe reports that wide receiver Wes Welker has changed his agent to David Dunn, which stem from a recomendation from good friend and former teammate Matt Cassels who is represented by Dunn as well.
The Tennessean reports that Washington Redskins and former Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth plead no contest to reckless driving, which in return received three months of probation, will also serve 25 hours of community service, will have to donate five thousand, and attend driving school.
Also, the site interviewed Titans offensive coordinator Mike Heimerdinger on his thoughts about former Titan quarterback Steve McNair.
The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Lions released linebacker Alex Lewis.
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reports that Green Bay Packers wide receiver Gregg Jennings is training in Minnesota with the legendary Jerry Rice and other National Football League wide receivers. Also, Packers coach Joe Philbin son’s codefendant plead not guilty in a case of the two having sex with two intoxicated girls.
The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that a Hennepin County District Judge Gary Larson ruled that Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams can play while litagation continues. Also, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald JR., who is a Twin City native, is holding work outs in the Twin Cities and many of the top current receivers are attending in addition to the NFL’s greatest wide receiver Jerry Rice as well.
The Dallas Morning News reports that Dallas Cowboys linebacker Demarcus Ware neither confirmed nor deny former Cowboy Greg Ellis claims. Also, Rich Gosselin writes that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should hang up on Ellis when he calls to sign a one day contract to retire as a Cowboy.
The Chicago Tribune reports that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb’s family cannot wait for the week 10 game when the Eagles visit the Bears.
The San Francisco Chronicle reports on which San Francisco 49ers training camp practices are open to the public.
The Seattle Times reports that former Seattle Seahawk running back Shaun Alexander is hoping to play this year.
The Saint Louis Post-Dispatch write about the open starting quarterback spots in the NFL.
The Arizona Republic reports that the Arizona Cardinals signed third round pick safety Rashard Johnson.
ProFootballTalk.com reports that NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith believes that owners will lock them out in 2011.
CollegeFootballTalk.com reports that Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has caused some problems for the University of Georgia as he gave tickets to the Falcons vs Broncos game to then Bulldogs quarterback Matt Stafford tickets. Really they cannot even get tickets for free. That is just dumb.
The Buffalo News reports that former Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Bruce Smith has been convicted of DUI in Virginia.