Month: May 2015

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick wouldn’t entertain questions about Deflategate.
“That was a long time ago,” Belichick said. “We’re on to next year.”
New England was fined $1 million and docked two draft picks — a first-rounder in 2016 and a fourth-rounder in 2017 — and owner Robert Kraft said the team will accept the punishments.
“It’s 2015,” Belichick said. “You can forget about last year. That was last year.”
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The Cleveland Browns signed long snapper Christian Yount.
Yount has been replaced by Charley Hughlett.
Hughlett spent last year on the practice squad.
The Browns are going with kickers Casey Spear and Travis Coons.
Yount had a rough season last year, including some errant snaps. But the Browns stuck with him. Now, they’ve moved on.
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St. Louis Rams running back Trey Watts has been suspended without pay for the first four games games of the season for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy.
Watts rushed for 30 yards on seven carries last season.
He played in 14 games and had five tackles on special teams.
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The Atlanta Falcons cut linebacker Prince Shembo after he alleged killed his former girlfriend’s dog, a Yorkie, and was charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty.
“We are aware of the charges that have been filed against Prince Shembo, the Falcons said in a statement. “We are extremely disappointed that one of our players is involved in something like this. Accordingly, we have decided to waive Prince Shembo.”
Shemo, 23, allegedly killed a Yorkie named Dior.
The dog allegedly died of blunt force trauma, including a fractured rib, fractured liver, abdominal hemorrhage, thoracic hemorrhage, extensive bruising and hemorrhage in the muscles in her front leg and shoulders, head trauma, hemorrhage and edema in lungs, hemorrhage between the esophagus and trachea, and hemorrhage in the left eye with internal injuries, according to police.
Shembo was drafted in the fourth round last year out of Notre Dame and had 59 tackles as a rookie.
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The Indianapolis Colts cut inside linebacker Shawn Loiseau.
Loiseau signed with the Colts last year.
He spent the entire season on injured reserve.
Loiseau played in five games for the L.A. Kiss of the Arena Football League and recorded 23 tackles, four for losses and one sack.
Louiseau was originally signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent out of Merrimack.
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The Buffalo Bills were awarded quarterback Matt Simms, the son of former New York Giants Super Bowl winning quarterback Phil Simms, off waivers from the New York Jets.
The Bills cut quarterback Jeff Tuel to create a roster spot for Simms.
Simms went undrafted out of Tennessee.
Simms played in three games in 2013 and threw one touchdown.
For his career, he has completed 19 of 39 passes for 195 yards, a touchdown and one interception.
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The Denver Broncos officially placed Pro Bowl left tackle Ryan Clady on injured reserve with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
The Broncos signed free agent tackle Ryan Clady to a one-year contract.
Harris is a former Broncos third-round draft pick from Ntore Dame.
He has started 54 career games, including stints with the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans.
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Former New England Patriots outside linebacker Michael Buchanan is visiting the Buffalo Bills today.
Buchanan played in 18 career games with the Patriots after being drafted by the team in the seventh round in 2013 out of Illinois.
Buchanan was cut by the Patriots this month. The 6-foot-6, 255-pounder has two sacks and three career tackles.
He was second team All-Big 10 in 2011 and 2012.  He finished his college career with 14 sacks and 161 tackles.
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The Kansas City Chiefs promoted Chris Ballard to director of football operations from director of player personnel.
The Chiefs also promoted Mike Borgonzi and Brett Veach to co-directors of player personnel.
Plus, Ryan Nutt is now the Southeast area scout and Matt Donahoe is the Northeast area scout.
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