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| New England acquires WR Welker |
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03/05/2007 |
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| Foxborough, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver Wes Welker from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for an undisclosed draft selection on Monday. The 25-year-old Welker was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent out of Texas Tech in 2004. The three-year NFL veteran has played in 47 career games with three starts for San Diego (one game in 2004) and the Miami Dolphins (2004-06). Welker was the Dolphins' leading receiver with 67 catches for 687 yards and a |
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| Patriots acquire Miami WR Welker |
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03/05/2007 |
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots acquired wide receiver and kick returner Wes Welker from the Miami Dolphins on Monday in exchange for an undisclosed draft pick. Welker, a restricted free agent, was the Dolphins' leading receiver in 2006 with 67 catches for 687 yards and a touchdown. He did it despite starting only two games. The 5-foot-9, 195-pound player also had led Miami in both punt returns and kickoff returns in each of the last three seasons, and was the Dolphins' all-time leading kick |
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| Pats sign Thomas, two others |
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03/04/2007 |
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| Foxboro, MA (MySportsbook) - The New England Patriots have signed free-agent linebacker Adalius Thomas to an undisclosed contract. The team also inked two more free agents on Saturday -- tight end Kyle Brady and running back Sammy Morris. Thomas was among the most coveted linebackers on the market after seven solid NFL seasons with Baltimore. He has played 96 games, starting 73, and his 28 sacks are more than any other linebacker in the last three seasons. "His playmaking, toughness, intelligence, versatility an |
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| Patriots sign linebacker Adalius Thomas, 2 veterans |
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03/03/2007 |
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BOSTON (AP) -Linebacker Adalius Thomas, one of the most sought-after free agents, signed Saturday with the New England Patriots, giving the three-time Super Bowl winners a player in the mold of the departed Willie McGinest. The 29-year-old Pro Bowler, one of the keys to the Baltimore's defense last season, can play several positions, including outside linebacker and defensive end - as McGinest did until he left last season for Cleveland. Thomas, at 6-foot-2-inches and 270 pounds, said he even lined up at cor |
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| Niners sign Baltimore DT Aubrayo Franklin, re-sign WR Gilmore |
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03/03/2007 |
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| glas, who spent five of his first six NFL seasons with the Ravens. But the 49ers failed to land Baltimore linebacker Adalius Thomas, thought to be one of their top targets along with Clements. Thomas, a Pro Bowl player last season, signed with the New England Patriots on Saturday. Gilmore caught just eight passes for 150 yards last season, but San Francisco is short on depth at receiver after cutting troublesome Antonio Bryant on Thursday night. Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserve |
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| Patriots sign linebacker Adalius Thomas |
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03/03/2007 |
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -Linebacker Adalius Thomas, one of the most sought-after free agents, signed Saturday with the New England Patriots, giving the three-time Super Bowl winners a player in the mold of the departed Willie McGinest. The 29-year-old Pro Bowler, one of the keys to the Baltimore defense last season, can play several positions, including outside linebacker and defensive end - as McGinest did until he left last season for Cleveland. The Patriots also announced the signings of two other veterans |
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| Panthers GM defends decision to bring back Morgan |
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03/02/2007 |
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| ess contact. There are also concerns about the long-term affects. The New York Times reported in January that brain damage caused on the football field ultimately led to the suicide of former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Andre Waters. Former New England Patriots linebacker Ted Johnson said he believes multiple concussions have left him absent-minded and frequently depressed. But Morgan, a Pro Bowl pick in 2004, has said he has no reservations about returning. ``Not at all. I feel fine and from the outsi |
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| Patriots release RB Dillon |
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03/02/2007 |
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -The New England Patriots released running back Corey Dillon Friday, cutting ties with the top active runner in the NFL on the first day of free agency. Dillon, 32, split duties with rookie Laurence Maroney last season and has said he was considering retirement. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said the team appreciated Dillon's contributions in his three seasons with New England. ``Those contributions extend beyond his individual on-field achievements and his integral role in a champio |
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| Cowboys cut ties with Bledsoe |
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03/01/2007 |
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| vor of Tony Romo. "I spoke with Drew today and told him that this was primarily a cap decision and that the door was very much open for him being a part of our future," Cowboys general manager Jerry Jones said. "Drew has been a solid leader for our team and a true professional both on and off the field." Over his 14-year NFL career, Bledsoe has thrown for 44,611 yards with 251 touchdowns with the New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Dallas. The Cowboys also released tight end Ryan Hannam and guard E.J. Whitley. |
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| Bledsoe among 3 released by Cowboys |
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03/01/2007 |
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| Bledsoe was due a $1 million roster bonus Friday and would have made $4.5 million next season. The Cowboys also released tight end Ryan Hannam and guard E.J. Whitley. Bledsoe was 3,839-of-6,717 passing for 44,611 yards and 251 touchdowns for the New England Patriots (1993-2001), Buffalo (2002-04) and Dallas (2005-06). He is fifth on the NFL career lists in attempts and completions and seventh in yards. ``I spoke with Drew today and told him that this was primarily a cap decision and that the door was very muc |
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