DeSean Jackson News

Antonio Cromartie is a stud cornerback, but won't be considered an elite option in most IDP leagues.

After playing an average of 10-12 snaps on offense last season, we hear the Bears expect Devin Hester to at least triple his workload as a receiver this season.

The Eagles locked up three more draft picks yesterday, agreeing to terms with cornerback Jack Ikegwuonu, linebacker Joe Mays and offensive tackle King Dunlap on four-year deals.

The six-member 2008 class will be inducted here on Aug. 3 in this venerable building known as the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Eagles put their house in order Friday. With eight too many players on the roster to enter training camp within the rules late next month, Philadelphia jettisoned nine, most notably third-year defensive ...

There's something about second-year defensive linemen that seems to engender trust in the Eagles' coaching staff.

UCLA Spring practices are history, and so is one quarterback for the '08 season at UCLA.

Disgruntled Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher skipped a voluntary training session with the team Monday because of his contract dispute, the Chicago Tribune reported.

With about 15 minutes left in yesterday's practice at the NovaCare Complex, second-year quarterback Kevin Kolb rolled out of the pocket, looking to make something happen.

DESEAN JACKSON met Terrell Owens, however briefly, at a promotional appearance in Los Angeles last weekend.

“I was just told by coach (Marvin) Lewis that he hadn't been in the building enough since his reinstatement, and they decided to go in a different direction”

Troubled linebacker Odell Thurman was released by the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday, one month after he was reinstated by the NFL from a two-year suspension. via Fox Sports

Here is a look at arguably the top 10 players poised for free agency this winter. via YardBarker.com

“It feels good to be thrown in the offense”

If the consensus is that DeSean Jackson will come in as a rookie and contribute right away returning punts while gradually learning how to be an NFL receiver, then he isn't part of the consensus. via PhillyBurbs.com

Chicago Bears runningback Cedric Benson 's recent run in with the law has been making the rounds on sports news outlets. via YardBarker.com

“You meet a lot of people, and you want to leave a good impression on people. He taught me how to be a man and how to conduct myself.”

Brian Westbrook has used it for fuel and gotten the kind of mileage they can't get on four wheels in Detroit. via LancasterOnline

“It is great to have someone like him to learn from. He really studies the game and he knows the business. He is one of those guys that may not have the big name but is always productive. He is like the Ed McCaffrey type, the silent killer.”

VIRGINIA TECH WR EDDIE ROYAL CONFERENCE CALL On knowing the Broncos were interested in him "I had an idea. via Inside Carolina

“And I'm just hoping, 'Please. Don't let this be somebody playing with me.' ”

It may have been the most lucrative trip to a flea market in the history of fleas, markets or American commerce. via News & Record Syndication Feed

“Character is part of all these guys”

In some ways, the Cincinnati Bengals' performance during the first two rounds of the NFL draft resembled one of the losing efforts during their 7-9 season. via Columbus Dispatch

“We have a pecking order of different guys we'd like on offense and defense.”

DeSean Jackson might have been the more popular name, but the Denver Broncos preferred Eddie Royal. via The Gazette

“But I do believe right away, and at a very early time, he'll be a much better intermediate route runner and be able to do things much better in the shorter distances than, for instance, Chris did at any point he was here.”

Jerome Simpson was nowhere near a television when the Bengals selected him in the second round of the NFL Draft. via The Cincinnati Enquirer