Tackle Gosder Cherilus agreed to terms on a five-year contract with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday night. Cherilus was the 17th pick in April's draft out of Boston College.
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Caleb Campbell was a day away from practicing with the Detroit Lions and taking a step toward his dream of playing in the NFL. "He was issued a helmet, ready to go," coach Rod Marinelli said Wednesday.
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Denver Broncos wide receiver Rod Smith has scheduled a Thursday afternoon press conference to announce his retirement, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
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Broncos receiver Rod Smith is planning to hold a news conference Thursday amid published reports he will retire. Smith's agent, Jack Mills, confirmed the event but declined to give details.
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Devin Hester, who has electrified the NFL with 11 punt and kickoff returns for touchdowns in his first two seasons, skipped the Chicago Bears' first training camp practice Wednesday in a holdout.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is monitoring the ongoing rift between the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre. A person with direct knowledge of Goodell's interest said the commissioner has spoken with Packers management several times recently as tensions mounted between the three-time MVP and his team.
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St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Claude Wroten has been suspended by the NFL without pay for the entire 2008 season due to another violation of its Substance Abuse Policy.
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The Chicago Bears signed tackle Chris Williams, the team's first-round draft choice and 14th overall selection, to a five-year contract Wednesday.
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