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There was a time when Albert Haynesworth was one of the best defensive linemen in the league and the most valuable free agent of the 2009 free agent class. He landed a 100 million dollar deal with the Washington Redskins and spent 2 mediocre and controversy filled years there before…

Titus Young had been absent for Lions’ OTAs for a week or so and he was the only Lions wide receiver not present at Calvin Johnson’s ceremonial 1st pitch at the Tigers game a couple weeks ago. The Lions would not say publicly why Young was not present or even…

Deion Branch has returned 7 punts in his career and none since 2004. He also turns 33 in July, but apparently the Patriots think it’s never too late to become a return man, even though return duties are normally saved for younger players in the prime of their athletic ability…

The Cowboys are refusing to move disgruntled cornerback Mike Jenkins, who lost his starting job this offseason when the Cowboys signed Brandon Carr and drafted Morris Claiborne. They have ignored trade requests from the Colts and the Lions. One of the reasons for this, according to NFL.com, is because the…

Brandon Marshall was traded away from the Dolphins for just 2 3rd round picks earlier this offseason thanks to his off the field issues. The Bears, who acquired him on the cheap, lucked out because Marshall will not be given a suspension for his alleged role in a night club…

Dan Koppen had been the Patriots’ starting center for years, but an ankle injury ended his 2011 season week 1. He resigned with the Patriots and is calling himself 100%, but the Boston Globe says it’s currently Connolly’s job to lose. Connolly is a pretty mediocre player ranking 27th out…

The Lions used the 13th overall pick on Nick Fairley in the 2011 NFL Draft, but his career has gone about as bad as possible so far in his first year plus. He missed most of last year with injuries and now has gotten suspended twice in his first full…