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Jason Elam Retiring as a Bronco Could Mean More than Meets the Eye

It’s always nice to see the NFL actually doing something right.

It all started, although could have gone further, with the changes to the overtime rules at the owners’ meetings not too long ago. Now, the Denver Broncos, who have been less than impressive when it comes to player relations the past few years, decided they would have Jason Elam retire as a Bronco.

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New England Patriots’ Ty Warren works on his degree instead of getting $250,000 bonus

Offseason training has once again begun in the NFL, but noticeably absent from a lot of teams workouts are the players. Many players choose to skip the voluntary offseason workouts each year, and this year with a lockout looming many restricted free agents aren’t showing out of uncertainty with the team.

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Denver Broncos extend first-round tender to receiver Brandon Marshall

It appears that the Denver Broncos are willing to part ways with wide receiver Brandon Marshall after tendering him with a first-round tender instead of a first and third-round tender on Wednesday.

On the other hand, Elvis Dumervil won’t be going anywhere as the Broncos tendered the linebacker with a first and third-round tender. The additional third-round tender means that Dumervil — who had 17 sacks last season — carries a $3.168 million price tag.

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NFL players lobby congress on the league’s potential lockout
Submitted by admin on January 20, 2010 – 8:10pm

NFL players have gone after the aid of congress to prevent the NFL owners from inflicting a lockout after next season. The players are hoping lawmakers in Washington D.C. can help overturn a possible victory in the Supreme Court antitrust case which would affect free agency amongst other things like ticket prices.

“We want Congress to know that management is pushing us toward a lockout,” said Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae who is also the union president and part of the 30 current and former players who were on Capitol Hill to discuss the issue.

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The Memphis Grizzlies failed miserably by not agreeing to an extension with Rudy Gay

Submitted by admin on November 3, 2009 – 1:11pm

The Memphis Grizzlies have worked hard to bring in a lot of talent that have the opportunity to help the team win now and build for the future. Despite this, the Grizzlies are having trouble keeping players that have been a part of the team’s success happy and wanting to play in Memphis.

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Atlanta Falcons and Roddy White agree to contract extension

Submitted by admin on August 8, 2009 – 10:02pm

Atlanta Falcons and Roddy White have finally agreed to a six-year, $50 million deal, making White the second highest paid wide receiver in the NFL.

White, who is due to make just under $28 million in three seasons, is guaranteed $18 million of the $50 million deal he signed. White also plays second fiddle behind Arizona Cardinal receiver Larry Fitzgerald who is the highest paid receiver in the league and well deserved.

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Report: Portland Trail Blazers offer Andre Miller 3-year, $21 million deal

Submitted by admin on July 24, 2009 – 4:05pm

ESPN.com is reporting that the Portland Trail Blazers have offered point guard Andre Miller a three-year, $21 million deal.

The Blazers made this move after they failed to obtain the services of New York Knicks’ forward and restricted free agent, David Lee.

Though Miller’s agent confirmed the deal, he refused to offer the details, which ESPN reports that the $21 million deal comes with $14 million guaranteed and his third-year option includes $7 million left.

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Portland Trailblazers offer Utah Jazz restricted free agent Paul Millsap four-year deal between $32 and $36 million

Submitted by admin on July 10, 2009 – 4:37pm

According to ESPN.com, the Portland Trailblazers are offering Utah Jazz free agent Paul Millsap a four-year contract worth somewhere between $32 million and $36 million.

According to league sources, the deal would include a hefty signing bonus that will make it almost impossible for the Utah Jazz to match. The Jazz have the opportunity to match the offer because Millsap is a restricted free agent.

The Jazz will be presented with the offer Saturday and have seven days to match.

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CONCACAF 2009 Gold Cup: Rosters boosted as U.S. looks to defend title

Submitted by admin on July 2, 2009 – 10:18pm

The 2009 Gold Cup is right around the corner and the U.S. men’s soccer team is looking to defend their title as well as continue to ride the momentum built in the Confederations Cup.

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AFC North: Steelers, Ravens, Bengals and Browns free agency update

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JOCKlife.com takes a look at the different divisions in the NFL and what teams might need as they also lose some key players.

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