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SAN DIEGO (AP)—All-Pro fullback Lorenzo Neal was released Thursday by the San Diego Chargers.  Neal,  a 15-year veteran, had four years remaining on his contract.

It has been reported that the Carolina Panthers released starting running back DeShaun Foster, a move that clears salary-cap space and opens the door for DeAngelo Williams to become the team’s featured back. 

For an interesting take on the NFL Combine, check out Michael Silver’s article.

Sen. Arlen Specter says Pats coach Bill Belichick has been taping opponents signals since 2000.  After meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter remained critical of the league’s handling of the New England Patriots videotaping case and said Goodell’s explanation of why the tapes were destroyed was “completely invalid.”

Miami Dolphins released seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Zach Thomas.  Thomas missed most of last season because of concussions and migraines and was placed on injured reserve in December because of nagging migraines, an aftereffect of an Oct. 21 car crash.

Marty Booker was one of nine players cut by the Dolphins.
Booker had 50 catches for 556 yards, but only one touchdown for the 1-15 Dolphins in 2007, and he did not have a 100-yard game.

It has been reported that U.S. Senator Arlen Specter will encourage NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to offer legal protection to former Patriots’ employee, video assistant Matt Walsh, in hopes of discovering new evidence regarding New England’s videotaping practices.
Source: ESPN

First time head coach Jim Zorn has been named as the head coach of the Washington Redskins.  The 54-year-old Zorn agreed to a five-year contract.

Wonder how these off-season stories will unfold?
1)  Spygate II
2) Will Chad Johnson Be Traded?
3) Will the Bears Finally Resolve Their Quarterback Problem?

Beginning with the 2009 season, Jim Mora will succeed Mike Holmgren as the Seattle Seahawks’ coach. Holmgren will coach the Seahawks in 2008, the final year of his contract and his 10th with the franchise.  Mora is currently a Seahawks’ assistant head coach and coaches the defensive backs.  Mora was the head coach of the Atlanta […]