'Skins get Haynesworth for $100M, 7 yrs. (AP)

After signing a contract with an NFL-record $41 million in guaranteed money, Albert Haynesworth made a guarantee of his own. "You're not going to remember Albert Haynesworth as a bust," he said. That's a tall order, even for a player as talented as Haynesworth. The 27-year-old All-Pro defensive tackle has to live up to the $100 million, seven-year contract he signed Friday with the Washington...

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Video: Hornets halftime performer eats rim

By J.E. SkeetsI originally thought this was a Pistons’ dunker based on Detroit’s dreadful week (see: eight consecutive losses, line-up issues, angrily thrown towels), but nope, I’m told this is a member of the Hornets’ trampoline dunk team eating some rim. I really should have known better, given the Hornets’ previous halftime woes …I love [...]

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RB Fred Taylor visits Bills, Pats next (AP)

Former Jaguars running back Fred Taylor got a head start on the NFL free agency period, visiting with the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Taylor, released last week by Jacksonville, was also scheduled to meet with the Patriots later in the afternoon. The 33-year-old running back is looking to latch onto a new team after spending 11 seasons with the Jaguars.

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Some Scouts Rate Sanchez Higher Than Stafford, Lions Might Pass on Both

by Ryan WilsonFiled under: Lions, NFL DraftOn Sunday at the NFL Combine, we got our first glimpse of Matt Stafford and Mark Sanchez. And while it was difficult to divine much from, well, glimpses — Stafford didn’t take part in the passing drills and Sanchez didn’t stand out in his handful of attempts — it [...]

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Chiefs cut Edwards, Huard, Surtain (AP)

Three oft-injured veterans who hardly played last season were cut loose on Tuesday by the Kansas City Chiefs: linebacker Donnie Edwards, quarterback Damon Huard and cornerback Patrick Surtain. The Chiefs announced on their Web site they terminated the contracts of the three, none of whom played much during the 2-14 season.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Chop Wood, Son

by Will BrinsonFiled under: Jaguars, NFL Draft, NFL Free Agency, FanHouse PreviewsBecause the NFL season never ends, we present our 2009 Offseason Roadmaps for front offices to navigate through the summer.The Jacksonville Jaguars were arguably the biggest disappointment in 2008 (the Lions were worse, obvs, but such an enjoyably watchable train wreck that they don’t [...]

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Colts to release WR Harrison, agent says (AP)

Marvin Harrison refused to take a pay cut. The Indianapolis Colts couldn't afford to keep him without one. On Monday, the two sides reached agreement on one thing: Harrison will be a free agent. Agent Tom Condon told The Associated Press that Indianapolis has agreed to release the franchise's all-time leading receiver, although an official announcement is not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday.

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