Vinny Ciurciu News

The Detroit Lions continue playing "musical linemen" by placing Copeland Bryan on injured reserve after the defensive end suffered a sprained MCL during last Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.

The Detroit Lions have had a busy bye week, considering they didn't make a move at the trade deadline.

Not necessary - at least, not for the Patriots . Walter was released yesterday, ending a monthlong second chance with the Patriots after a woeful Raiders career.

The New England Patriots reached the NFL's 53-man roster limit on Saturday by cutting 10 players and placing three on season-ending injured reserve, including linebacker Shawn Crable.

The New England Patriots have released six players, including quarterback Andrew Walter, prior to Saturday's mandatory roster limitations,Walter was brought in after the club released quarterback Matt Gutierrez on August 4. With Walter's release, New England has just one QB on the roster to back up Tom Brady -- undrafted free agent Brian ...

Tedy Bruschi 's locker sat dormant Tuesday at Gillette Stadium. His presence, however, was as thick as ever.

Another busy day on the field Thursday, and Patriots Today has a full recap. Hear about Nick Caserio's dual role, find out what was missing from Tom Brady and get thoughts from Vinny Ciurciu, who is vying for a job down the road from where he went to college.

Another busy day on the field Thursday, and Patriots Today has a full recap. Hear about Nick Caserio's dual role, find out what was missing from Tom Brady and get thoughts from Vinny Ciurciu, who is vying for a job down the road from where he went to college.

There's no shortage of pep talks and head butts in an NFL huddle. But veteran defenders Ben Leber and Antoine Winfield were startled by the source of the inspirational message before the first practice drill of training camp Friday.

While the Brett Favre situation continues to overshadow everything else, there is a nice little story brewing in Vikings land, where defensive end Kenechi Udeze returned to the practice field this past week.

On paper, it would appear Vinny Ciurciu will take over the role long held by Larry Izzo [ stats ] , who signed with the New York Jets [ team stats ] as a free agent.

Government investigators began sorting through the Dallas Cowboys' flattened practice facility Monday, trying to figure out why fierce winds sent the tentlike structure crashing down during a rookie workout session.

May 4th, 2009 6:27 PM by Judd Zulgad Linebacker Vinny Ciurciu, who wasA released by the Vikings in March, hasA agreed to a contractA with the New England Patriots.

Even before he joined South Carolina's coaching staff in January 2008, Ellis Johnson was aware of Gamecocks middle linebacker Jasper Brinkley.

April 27th, 2009 7:42 PM by Judd Zulgad No. 12 - Percy Harvin, WR,A first round No.

In his recent column on Zygi Wilf , Pat Reusse builds a narrative. Wilf was a free-spending owner, but because his other businesses may be struggling through recession, because the Vikings still struggle to sell out the Metrodome, and because the Vikes have made little progress in getting state funding for a new stadium, Wilf has tired of spending ...

The Vikings made an enormous splash the week of the NFL draft last year, sending their first-round pick and two third-round selections to Kansas City in a trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen .