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Josh Freeman the clear starter in Tampa
Monday, April 29, 2013, 10:02pm

HC Greg Schiano on QB Mike Glennon: “Competition and quality depth across our roster is critical for us to be a championship team. I think that applies to every position. I’m looking forward to it; I think that’s going to make us a better football team.

“He fits the things we’re trying to do – run the football, play-action pass, throw the ball down the field like we did this past season. You always want to be able to do that. God forbid something were to happen to Josh, you want to be able to continue with your offensive philosophy if you can. You can’t always do that.”

Denard Robinson likely to play RB for Jaguars
Monday, April 29, 2013, 9:59pm

Jaguars RB/WR Denard Robinson (5-feet-10, 199 pounds) played quarterback at Michigan, but is expected to play running back in the NFL. He worked at wide receiver at the Senior Bowl.

Monday, April 29, 2013, 9:27am

The Jets have released QB Tim Tebow.

Patriots acquire LeGarrette Blount
Sunday, April 28, 2013, 12:21pm

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a run at Jeff Demps last year after the London Olympics but had jumped in too late because he already had made a commitment to the New England Patriots.

Saturday, the Bucs got Demps in a swap of running backs, sending LeGarrette Blount to Foxborough in exchange for Demps and a seventh-round draft pick.

Jets acquire Chris Ivory
Friday, April 26, 2013, 9:55pm

The New York Jets have traded for New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory, league sources told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Packers sign Aaron Rodgers to an extension
Friday, April 26, 2013, 4:59pm

The Green Bay Packers have signed QB Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension. The signing was announced Friday by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

“Aaron is a true professional and a special player,” Thompson said. “He works hard, is humble, and is focused on his actions, on and off the field. He is an excellent teammate and pushes himself and others to be the very best. We are happy to reach an agreement to extend his career with the Packers.”

Friday, April 26, 2013, 10:20am

RB Ahmad Bradshaw has received full clearance to participate in offseason workouts. The Steelers remain interested.

Gruden: Jermaine Gresham "is our starting tight end"
Friday, April 26, 2013, 10:19am

Bengals OC Jay Gruden on TEs Jermaine Gresham and Tyler Eifert: “I don’t think Jermaine has a lot to worry about; Jermaine’s our starting tight end. And Tyler’s going to come in here and add another element with the two tight end package or three tight end package. You know, everyone should be pushing themselves anyway. Jermaine should be working to get better whether we drafted Eifert or some slappy from New Haven. Jermaine should be pushing himself, and that’s the way our offense has been run and that’s the way our guys work in the room.”

Arians targeting 100 receptions, 10-15 TDs for Larry Ftzgerald
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:34pm

Cardinals HC Bruce Arians on WR Larry Fitzgerald:

“It was a down year, and it’s nice to see him on a mission right now to get back to where he was, and rightfully so. He’s a premier player and we need to have him back up over 100 catches and 10-15 touchdowns.”

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:23pm

The Browns completed the anticipated trade with the Miami Dolphins for Davone Bess and rewarded him with a three-year extension. In exchange for Bess, the Browns moved down seven spots in the fourth round (104 to 111) and swapped their fifth-round pick (164) for a seventh-rounder (217).

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:15pm

Redskins RB Roy Helu suffered a setback in his recovery from turf toe, but coach Mike Shanahan said he’s nearly 100 percent. Helu played in only three games last season because of the injury on his left foot.

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:12pm

Packers aren't going to sign RB Cedric Benson today. Just checking on his foot for now.

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:11pm

Bears WR Brandon Marshall ran routes this week. He says he is around 80-90% recovered from hip surgery.

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:08pm

The Steelers need a running back to contribute, a lot. While Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman had their moments last season, the coaches have decided they serve better as complementary backs than ones who can lead the way. Tomlin became frustrated with his back-by-committee approach last season and would like to find someone he could run, as he once said about Willie Parker, "until the wheels fall off.''

Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:05pm

RB Steven Jackson moved on to the Falcons and a wide open running back room awaits with Isaiah Pead in position to seize the day. Coach Jeff Fisher believes Pead can easily live up to his draft-pick status. ESPN Insider Adam Schefter even pegged Pead as his 2013 NFC breakout player during a recent interview session with Sports Illustrated's Peter King. Despite all that's gone wrong for Pead, the future remains ripe with opportunity.

"He just didn't get a chance because of the other two," Fisher said to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, referring to Jackson and Daryl Richardson. "But he'll get his opportunity this year. ... He's got a chance to make a lot of big plays for us."

"I'm not going to sit and linger on something, but I am one to not forget about a situation," Pead said. "I am moving on from last year, last year is last year, but I have not forgot about last year. I wouldn't call it revenge, but the chip that I put on my shoulder is just a little bigger."