AOL Fanhouse first reported the story Thursday evening, indicating the Cowboys had approached the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals about a possible trade. Ellis has longtime ties to Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, who held the same position with the Cowboys.
From the monthly archives:
May 2009
San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary yesterday did not rule out the possibility of some day adding Michael Vick to the 49ers’ roster. But Singletary said he hasn’t spent a lot of time thinking about the controversial quarterback, either.
Former San Diego Chargers quarterback and West Texas A&M University coach Ryan Leaf is indicted Thursday by a Randall County Grand Jury in Texas, according to newschannel10.com. Leaf was indicted on seven counts of Obtaining a Controlled Substance By Fraud, 1 count of Burglary Of A Habitation, and 1 count of Delivery Of A Controlled [...]
The Jets’ GQ cover boy, rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, looked like, well, a rookie in Thursday’s organized team activity session. Sanchez, in only his third practice with the veterans, completed just one of nine passes with one interception in 11-on-11 drills at the Florham Park complex.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of two teams to have made contact with troubled wide receiver Plaxico Burress(notes) a source told NFL.com. According to the report, the conversation was described as exploratory and that the call focused mainly on Burress’ well-being. The Buccaneers declined to comment when reached by phone Thursday, the report indicated. [...]
The Arizona Cardinals didn’t want cornerback Rod Hood anymore. Now it appears several NFL teams do, according to Profootballtalk.com. The web-site reported Hood has received a contract offer from the St. Louis Rams, where he worked with new head coach Steve Spagnuolo when they were together in Philadelphia. The report also indicated Hood will visit [...]
Former Denver Broncos defensive back Dre Bly has signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers, FOX 31’s Josina Anderson has learned. Bly, 31,was released by the Broncos in February after playing 2 seasons in Denver. He is entering his 11th NFL season.
Wide receiver Isaiah Stanback underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. Stanback suffered the injury in Tuesday’s workout at Standridge Stadium but attempted to practice Wednesday without much success.
Browns coach Eric Mangini said he met Thursday morning with disgruntled receiver Joshua Cribbs at the Browns facility in Berea. He said Cribbs, who’s skipping voluntary minicamp until the Browns address his contract, attended a full squad meeting Thursday morning.
The Ravens announced that they have hired Jason Brooks as their assistant to the offense. Brooks will handle offensive quality-control duties, including self-scouting, game film analysis and breaking down opponents’ tendencies, while also assisting wide receivers coach Jim Hostler.
