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It was reported earlier this month that Donald Driver would restructure with the Packers after he was done on Dancing with the Stars and that report turned out to be accurate. A week after winning Dancing with the Stars, Driver restructured with the Packers on a 1 year, 2.5 million…

When the Redskins signed Pierre Garcon and Josh Morgan this offseason, it looked like it could be the end for Santana Moss in Washington. Moss, 33, had clearly seen better days and the Redskins had 2 receivers coming in as free agents, as well as a promising young receiver in…

Ryan Broyles is the FBS’ all-time leading receiver, but he fell in the draft because he was undersized and because he tore his ACL late last season. The Lions obviously saw he was far enough along in his recovery at his Pro Day, where he ran a 40 in the…

In preparation for his 2nd NFL season, the Browns’ Greg Little has slimmed down about 11 pounds, getting him to around 6-2 210. Little is reporting turning many heads at Browns’ OTAs. Immensely talented, but raw as a rookie, Little is the undisputed #1 receiver on an offense that should…

A 3rd round pick in 2009, the Vikings’ Asher Allen abruptly retired at the age of just 24. Allen had no serious injuries and no reason has been publicly released for his early retirement. It’s possible that Allen, who suffered a concussion in each of the last 2 years, was…

Osi Umenyiora has been complaining about his contract for years and this offseason is no different. Umenyiora, who is heading into a contract year, is in talks with the Giants, but they remain far apart. Umenyiora likely wants to be paid among the best defensive linemen in the league and…

Lofa Tatupu was out of football last year, but was signed by the Falcons this offseason and is currently getting the 1st team reps in OTAs. Tatupu has a laundry list of injury problems, but he’s not yet 30 and he’s a 3 time Pro Bowler and currently healthy. The…

When the Texans traded away DeMeco Ryans this offseason, many believed it was to get Darryl Sharpton, who was solid in limited action behind Ryans last year, into the starting lineup. However, they signed veteran Bradie James this offseason and, in a surprise move, have been giving him the 1st…

The Cardinals made a big investment to get Kevin Kolb last offseason, giving him 63 million over 5 years with 21 million guaranteed and trading away a 2nd round pick and a starting cornerback, Dominique Rodgers Cromartie, to get him. However, Kolb struggled in his first year in Arizona and…

When Adrian Peterson tore his ACL late last season, it was reasonable to think he would miss some or all of the 2012 season. However, like he seemingly does with everything he does, Peterson is impressing in his recovery. Speedy teammate Percy Harvin says that Peterson beat him in uphill…