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| Thomas eager to help Dolphins right away |
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07/30/2011 |
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| comparison, Thomas anticipates the NFL will be no sweat. The Dolphins plan to pair him with newly acquired Reggie Bush, and Thomas envisions a one-two punch reminiscent of DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, a pair of 1,000-yard rushers for the Carolina Panthers in 2009. That would mean a big upgrade for the Dolphins, who ranked third-worst in the league last year in rushing touchdowns, yards per carry and runs of 10 yards or more. Leading rushers Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams became free agents, and it |
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| Cardinals sign CB Richard Marshall to 1-year deal |
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07/30/2011 |
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| Tempe, AZ (MySportsbook) - The Arizona Cardinals on Saturday agreed to terms of a one-year contract with free agent cornerback Richard Marshall. Marshall joins the Cardinals after spending the first five years of his NFL career with the Carolina Panthers, who selected the Fresno State product in the second round of the 2006 draft. The California native has yet to miss a game since entering the league. He started all 32 regular season games the past two seasons, and finished fourth on the team in 2010 with a c |
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| Eagles land Asomugha, Giants talk to Burress |
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07/29/2011 |
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| owl and Mendenhall fumbling the ball were taken out of context in a long conversation with the interviewer. "That's all behind us," Harrison said. No. 1 draft pick Cam Newton has his whole career ahead of him after signing a rookie contract with the Carolina Panthers, who were more in need of a quarterback than almost any team in the league Meanwhile, the Eagles came to terms on a one-year contract for the embattled Vince Young to backup Michael Vick at quarterback -- one day after trading Kevin Kolb to the Card |
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| No. 1 pick Newton signs with Panthers |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Spartanburg, SC (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Panthers have signed No. 1 overall draft pick Cam Newton to a contract. The Panthers announced the move Friday night after free agency officially opened. Under rules, the quarterback's deal will be for four years and is worth a reported $22 million. New Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said earlier Friday that he was looking forward to seeing Newton during evening meetings. Newton, of course, emerged as the star of the most recent college football season, leading Au |
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| Panthers release veteran K Kasay |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Charlotte, NC (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Panthers have released veteran kicker John Kasay. The Panthers informed Kasay on Wednesday that they have an alternative plan for their kicking game going forward. "We informed him that there were a couple of guys out there that we might go after. When it was clear we were going to get one, I called him and told him," general manager Marty Hurney said. "I think he was surprised and had a thousand different emotions going through his body, just like anybody would. It |
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| Kolb trade done, Patriots busy as NFL dealing heats up |
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07/29/2011 |
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| and that's what we did." And with the labor strife out of the way, the Cardinals were finally allowed to gun their engine across the finish line. The news of other moves continued deep into night. The Chicago Bears traded tight end Greg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick. It was one of possibly three transactions regarding tight ends for the Bears. They also released Brandon Manumaleuna and reportedly picked up former Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth. The Houston Texans, heavily rumored t |
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| Report: Panthers stuff Beason's pockets |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Charlotte, NC (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Panthers have reportedly signed middle linebacker Jon Beason to a five-year, $50 million contract extension. Multiple sources reported the deal, and Beason was apparently too excited to wait for the official announcement. "Turn on the tube! Jon beason highest paid MLB in the league. News breaks now," Beason wrote on his Twitter page late Thursday night. Beason, 26, has made the Pro Bowl the last three seasons, and has made 417 tackles with eight interceptions and fo |
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| LB Beason signs megadeal to stay with Panthers |
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07/29/2011 |
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The Carolina Panthers' wild spending spree keeps on going. Panthers middle linebacker Jon Beason broke the news on Twitter late Thursday night that he is now the highest-paid middle linebacker in the NFL. ``Turn on the tube,'' Beason wrote late Thursday night. ``Jon Beason the highest paid MLB (middle linebacker) in the league. The news breaks now.'' Beason becomes the latest of Carolina's core players to get a huge deal from the Panthers, following in the footsteps of defensive e |
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| Chicago Bears |
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07/29/2011 |
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| Released tight end Brandon Manumaleuna; traded tight end Greg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers for an undisclosed draft pick. |
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| Bears make plenty of TE moves, deal Olsen to Carolina |
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07/28/2011 |
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| Bourbonnais, IL (MySportsbook) - The Chicago Bears traded tight end Greg Olsen to the Carolina Panthers on Thursday. It was one of possibly three transactions regarding tight ends for the Bears. They also released Brandon Manumaleuna and reportedly picked up former Steelers tight end Matt Spaeth. The Bears will get an undisclosed draft pick in return for the 26-year-old Olsen. A first-round draft choice in 2007 with the Bears, Olsen caught 41 passes for 404 yards and five touchdowns last season. Manumaleuna, |
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