A federal grand jury has indicted Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick in an investigation into illegal dog fighting. Vick and three others are charged with violating federal laws against competitive dog fighting, procuring and training pit bulls for it and conducting the enterprise across state lines. It is unlikely that this will reach the courts anytime soon but Commissioner Goodell could use a firm hand on Vick. Vick owners should be scared.
Dallas Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware voided the final year of his contract by reaching certain playing-time and performance milestones. Ware is under contract through 2009, but the thought is that since he has one less season, that Dallas should be looking to sign him long-term right now. Ware is an up-and-coming LB for the Cowboys and many fantasy owners are excited about what he will do under Coach Phillips. Draft him as a LB2 and be excited he is on your team.
The Miami Dolphins released quarterback Daunte Culpepper on Tuesday, making the move in a one-sentence release, without further comment. It is not known whether there was an opportunity to trade him. Culpepper has no fantasy value right now, but he will likely join a team soon and will still have no fantasy value.
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress said today that RB Adrian Peterson "hasn't had any backsteps," but it will be necessary to perform one more evaluation before he is officially cleared for contact. "We'll just get one more baseline [test] of where he is," Childress said. If Peterson clears the last test, draft him with confidence. He is an excellent dynasty/keeper selection and a nice RB3 in redraft leagues.
Miami Dolphins receiver Chris Chambers had his drunken driving case delayed until next month. Chambers did not attend Monday's hearing in Mecklenburg County court, which came two days after his arrest for driving while impaired. He also was cited for reckless driving and speeding. The case was continued until Aug. 15, court spokesman Charles Keller said. This should not be a problem for Chambers but I would be leary of him on draft day.
Last year, Rod Marinelli moved Cory Redding from defensive end to defensive tackle in the belief he could be one of the best defensive tackles in football. On Monday, the Lions backed up that belief by making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in football. Redding, the team's franchise player in 2007, agreed to a seven-year, $49 million contract that included $16 million in guarantees, including $13 million in signing bonus and roster guarantees. Redding will receive a little more than $20 million over the first three years of his contract. DTs are not valuable in IDP leagues.
Free agent RB Corey Dillon, who is rumored to be headed toward retirement after playing for the Patriots likes the Dolphins, but they haven't called. Dillon is past his fantasy prime, so no big news here. Until he signs on the dotted line, he is should not be in your fantasy conversations.
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