SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) The agent for San Francisco 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan said Thursday night his client is still employed by the team - for now, anyway.
Peter Schaffer, McCloughan's representative, told The Associated Press in a phone interview that he has "not heard any different" regarding McCloughan's job status amid speculation he's on his way out. The 49ers have been mum on the situation.
Niners spokesman Bob Lange told The AP by phone Thursday that he could not discuss McCloughan's status or future with the team and gave no indication a formal announcement was imminent.
RENTON, Wash. (AP) The Seattle Seahawks, attempting to bolster their quarterback position, traded Thursday for the San Diego Chargers' Charlie Whitehurst, who has yet to throw a pass in the NFL.
Seattle swapped its second-round pick in next month's draft, allowing the Chargers to move up 20 spots to No. 40 overall, to take San Diego's 60th choice. Read More...
Eagles sign DE Tapp to 3-year contract
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Darryl Tapp is looking forward to a fresh start.
Two days after joining the Philadelphia Eagles in a trade, Tapp signed a three-year contract on Thursday. The 25-year-old Tapp will compete for a starting spot at left defensive end after playing four seasons in Seattle. Read More...
Broncos QB Quinn says hurt foot is good
DENVER (AP) Brady Quinn says his severely sprained left foot is no longer an issue.
Quinn was asked about his foot Thursday during his first news conference in Denver since his acquisition Sunday from the Cleveland Browns, and said: "The foot is good, I appreciate you asking." Read More...
Shanahan, Allen quickly remake Redskins
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) It sure didn't take long for Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen to begin remaking the Washington Redskins.
The changes have been swift and widespread in the 2 1/2 months since Shanahan was hired as the team's coach and executive vice president. He's been working alongside Allen, the new general manager, in the aftermath of a 4-12 season under the now-departed Jim Zorn and Vinny Cerrato. Read More...
Browns re-sign OL Yates
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns have re-signed offensive lineman Billy Yates.
Yates, who was an unrestricted free agent, was signed by the Browns last September. He spent five seasons with the New England Patriots before coming to Cleveland. Read More...
Giants sign former Aussie player to punt
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) Seeking a possible replacement if they can't re-sign punter Jeff Feagles, the New York Giants have signed former Australian rules football player Jy Bond.
The deal was announced Thursday afternoon, though contract details were not disclosed. Read More...
Jets S Smith signs 1-year tender offer
NEW YORK (AP) Hard-hitting safety Eric Smith has signed his one-year tender offer with the New York Jets.
The deal Thursday, worth $1.176 million, keeps Smith in the competition with the recently signed Brodney Pool and James Ihedigbo to replace Kerry Rhodes opposite Jim Leonhard in the Jets' secondary. Rhodes was traded to Arizona on March 6 for two draft picks. Read More...
Rams sign long snapper Massey, RB Darby
ST. LOUIS (AP) The St. Louis Rams have signed free agent long snapper Chris Massey and running back Kenneth Darby.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson believes in what he can't see.
"You always have to have faith things are going to get better," Johnson said Thursday. "You can't get down and think things won't get better or they definitely won't." Read More...
© 2010 by STATS LLC.
