It may not rival his obsessive quest for revenge against the Packers as the leading factor driving his likely return to the NFL, but don't overlook the motivating role money is playing on both sides of the Brett Favre-Vikings courtship.
Vick's revised plan to offer more to his creditors
The Washington Times
Michael Vick's revised bankruptcy plan would funnel more of his future pay to his creditors and ensure that they receive a portion of his earnings even if the suspended NFL star doesn't return to the league.
Veteran linebacker Willie McGinest recently has shown some leg to the New England Patriots in the hopes of securing a final NFL season with his original team.
It may not rival his obsessive quest for revenge against the Packers as the leading factor driving his likely return to the NFL, but don't overlook the motivating role money is playing on both sides of the Brett Favre-Vikings courtship.
Feature: Burress, Vick likely to get stiff penalties
Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is leaning toward indefinitely suspending former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress(notes) and continuing to sideline quarterback Michael Vick(notes), three sources with knowledge of the situations have indicated. Such moves would be the latest examples of Goodell’s tough stance on players embroiled in off-field issues as evidenced with the suspension of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth(notes) earlier this month.
As the landscape for Vick’s future takes shape, sources tell me that one team that won’t be interested is the New England Patriots. Many have felt that Vick might be an option in New England, but I’m told that the scheme and the lack of potential to become an eventual starter aren’t suitable to him.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to trade veteran receiver Dennis Northcutt, the most productive receiver they have left from last year's team, Northcutt's agent confirmed.
Green Bay — One day after Greg Jennings said he and the Green Bay Packers were close to an agreement on a new contract, the two sides were nearly finished with the deal.
Feature: Peppers signs offer sheet, to play for Panthers
Charles Chandler - Observer Sports
The Panthers announced this afternoon that defensive end Julius Peppers has signed his offer sheet and will play for the team this season. A conference call has been scheduled for this afternoon.
Rookie TB Bernard Scott signs; 4 others ‘knifed’ (Expect an Andre Smith holdout)
By Chick Ludwig
Beat writers were warned that cuts were coming, and the guillotine dropped swiftly at Paul Brown Stadium.
Rookie tailback Bernard Scott is officially in the fold, signing a four-year contract. And four others feel the knife, get the pink slip and pile on the NFL’s waiver wire.
Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about Cleveland Browns' plans
Terry Pluto/Plain Dealer Columnist
Odds are that Braylon Edwards will remain with the team this season. ... unless a team comes out of nowhere with a huge trade offer late in training camp because a receiver is hurt and it is desperate for a replacement. So far, Edwards has been doing what the coaches have asked. The Browns are hoping that as Edwards heads into some type of free agency (depending upon what happens with the collective bargaining agreement), he will be at his best this year. It's in his self-interest to do so and it's also a chance to revive his reputation, which took a hit when he led the NFL in dropped passes a year ago.
Donte Stallworth should be gone from the NFL for a year, and from the Cleveland
by Terry Pluto/The Plain Dealer
Here's some help for the NFL as commissioner Roger Goodell decides what to do with Donte Stallworth, who was suspended indefinitely by the league Thursday.
