Notable NFL News (cuts, signings, injuries, etc.)

[dead_poet]

Honestly the writing is on the wall for Sean Lee, he more than likely will retire or he will be cut from the Cowboys next year. This many injuries its very difficult to return to true form. Its too bad really Sean Lee is good.

I don't know. There are a lot of fans that have high hopes for Mauti, who has more ACL tears than Lee. Lee reminds me a lot of Bob Sanders in regards to ability but never able to stay healthy.

[Funkytown]

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says Josh Gordon was in Stage 3 of the league's substance-abuse program at the time of his latest alleged positive test.

It's a crucial distinction because a violation while in Stage 3 carries a minimum suspension of one year. Afterward, players must apply for reinstatement to the league. Meanwhile, both Gordon and the league have maintained complete silence on the matter since the story broke in early May. Gordon's camp is appealing, the grounds of which are unknown.
--Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com

Ouch. Hope it was worth it!

[Funkytown]

I don't know. There are a lot of fans that have high hopes for Mauti, who has more ACL tears than Lee. Lee reminds me a lot of Bob Sanders in regards to ability but never able to stay healthy.

The Cowboys see Sean Lee's rehab as an 8-12 month process.

Although Lee did not sustain any other ligament damage Tuesday outside of his torn left ACL, he will miss the entire 2014 season. The only silver lining is that he should be truly ready for the 2015 season, unlike recent players that rushed back too quickly from their tears (Robert Griffin III). IDP owners need to get fourth-round rookie Anthony Hitchens on their radar.
--Ed Werder on Twitter

And...it is a shame about Sanders. He used to be one of my favorites.

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Malcolm Glazer, owner of Manchester United and NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dies at age of 85

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Seahawks agree to 2-year deal with WR Doug Baldwin, source tells ESPN; 50 rec., 778 yards, 5 TDs in 2013

ESPN - Saints S Jairus Byrd having back surgery, team hopes he'll be back by camp; inked $54M free-agent deal

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Cardinals LB Daryl Washington will be suspended for 2014 season (2nd violation, substance abuse policy)

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Giants S Will Hill (3 failed tests since '12) banned 6 games by NFL for substance abuse policy violation

[Crax]

Giants have released Josh Freeman

[Just Me]

Giants have released Josh Freeman

Since they released him, does he still get his salary? (Just curious...Seems like the guy has a pretty good gig if he can keep getting teams to pony up a years salary).

[Funkytown]

ESPN - NFL senior VP Adolpho Birch says on ESPN's Outside the Lines that Redskins "team name is not a slur"

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Browns WR Josh Gordon ticketed for speeding last week, passenger in car cited for marijuana possession

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Free agent safety Ed Reed says he's not planning to retire, but may not sign until season begins

[Funkytown]

According to ESPN's Ed Werder, the Cowboys are evaluating all middle linebacker options, including veteran free agents like Brian Urlacher and Jonathan Vilma.

Old man Urlacher.

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino reportedly joins thousands of former players suing NFL over concussions

...yikes. Bustin' out the big names now.

[Funkytown]

ESPN - Cardinals sign veteran LB Ernie Sims to 1-year contract; played in 12 games for Cowboys last season