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Agent Rick Smith: QB Jake Delhomme making visit to Cleveland Browns

Free agent quarterback Jake Delhomme, released last week by Carolina, is visiting the Cleveland Browns.

Carolina Panthers QB Matt Moore signs one-year tender

Matt Moore has signed his one-year, $3.043 million tender with the Carolina Panthers, who have declared him the starting quarterback going into training camp.

Jury finds defendant Willie Clark guilty of killing Darrent Williams

A jury has found defendant Willie Clark guilty of murder in death of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.

Merlin Olsen, Pro Football Hall of Fame lineman, dies at 69

Merlin Olsen, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive lineman who was part of the Los Angeles Rams’ famed “Fearsome Foursome” of the 1960s, has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 69.

Kevin Faulk, New England Patriots reach 1-year deal

Kevin Faulk, Patriots reach 1-year deal

Agents for Vikings’ Pat and Kevin Williams: Negative publicity from tests has hurt them

The agents for Minnesota Vikings players Kevin Williams and Pat Williams say negative publicity from their violation of the NFL’s anti-doping policy has unfairly hurt them.

Tim Tebow has below-average Wonderlic score, report says

While former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow wowed evaluators with his on-field performance at the NFL combine last month, Tebow scored a 22 out of 50 on the 12-minute Wonderlic test, the Palm Beach Post reported, citing an NFL source.

LT to visit Jets

ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting that LaDanian Tomlinson will meet with the New York Jets on Friday after a meeting with the Minnesota Vikings today.

Tomlinson has already stated that he would have no problem with a reduced role.

This would be an excellent move for the NY Jets. Tomlinson could experience a revival in a tired career spelling Shonn Greene and running behind a monstrous run-blocking line.

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Hall of Fame Rams DT Merlin Olsen Dies at 69

In some sad off the field news, one of the all time great D-tackles has passed away, as former Rams DT Merlin Olsen has passed away at the age of 69. Pro Football Talk reports:
Merlin Olsen, the Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle who played his entire 15-year career for the Los Angeles [...]

Minnesota Vikings readying for LaDainian Tomlinson visit

LaDainian Tomlinson is coming to Minnesota for a visit, and the Vikings believe he’d be a good fit.