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John Clayton Columns / 07-2008

Clayton mailbag: Raiders have a shot at respectability NFL

Source: John Clayton. 481 days 19 hrs 20 mins

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Raiders' chances in 2008, Brett Favre (surprise), Donovan McNabb and much more.

Saints' top pick Ellis gets contract, ends holdout NFL

Source: John Clayton. 482 days 9 hrs 20 mins

The Saints' top pick, Sedrick Ellis, ended his holdout and signed a deal on Tuesday.

Packers lowballing Grant? NFL

Source: John Clayton. 483 days 15 hrs 20 mins

Ryan Grant's holdout in Green Bay is particularly weird because it comes when Devin Hester of the Bears received a four-year extension that could be worth as much as $40 million. The Bears paid Heste...

Favre-Packer relationship on thin ice NFL

Source: John Clayton. 486 days 4 hrs 20 mins

Once again, the Brett Favre -Packers relationship breakdown needs a mediator. Favre is threatening to show up at Packers camp Sunday even though he hasn't filed his reinstatement papers. The Packers h...

McCardell waiting for call NFL

Source: John Clayton. 486 days 21 hrs 20 mins

While Terry Glenn tries to resolve his injury-waiver beef with the Cowboys and Joe Horn wonders how long he'll be with the Falcons, one longtime veteran wide receiver is waiting around for the chance ...

Jets, No. 6 pick Gholston agree to five-year deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 486 days 21 hrs 20 mins

Late-night negotiations Thursday culminated with the New York Jets reaching a five-year contract agreement with first-round draft pick Vernon Gholston that includes $21 million in guarantees.

Colts' Manning missing camp after knee surgery NFL

Source: John Clayton. 487 days 12 hrs 20 mins

Peyton Manning is sacked only 3.4 percent of the time he attempts a pass, but recent surgery on a bursa sac problem in his left knee has temporarily left him down for the count.

Clayton: Orton's makeup suits Bears' style NFL

Source: John Clayton. 487 days 19 hrs 20 mins

With the Bears once again committed to winning with defense, look for Kyle Orton to ultimately emerge as the team's starting quarterback, writes John Clayton.

Source: Colston, Saints agree to 3-year extension NFL

Source: John Clayton. 488 days 12 hrs 20 mins

A source says that the Saints and Marques Colston have agreed to a three-year extension.

Bears' Hester misses practice in midst of holdout NFL

Source: John Clayton. 488 days 14 hrs 20 mins

Devin Hester was a no-show for the Bears opening practice and officially goes down as a holdout.

Bears agree to deal with first-round pick Williams NFL

Source: John Clayton. 488 days 17 hrs 13 mins

The Bears reached an agreement with first-round pick Chris Williams, who is projected to be the team's starting left tackle.

Clayton mailbag: Cowboys must bolster WR corps NFL

Source: John Clayton. 488 days 17 hrs 20 mins

In his latest mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Cowboys' WR situation, Jared Allen, Julius Peppers, the Chargers' health and more.

Clayton: Brewing controversies NFL

Source: John Clayton. 488 days 22 hrs 13 mins

Training camp has arrived, but not without its issues. John Clayton details the top controversies not involving Brett Favre or Chad Johnson.

Giants deal Shockey at wrong time NFL

Source: John Clayton. 489 days 5 hrs 20 mins

The weirdest part of the Jeremy Shockey trade was why the Giants waited so long to make the deal. They could have had the Saints second- and fifth-round choices in the 2008 draft. That would have put ...

Smith mum on Bears QB starter NFL

Source: John Clayton. 489 days 5 hrs 20 mins

Lovie Smith is going to keep the Chicago media and Bears fans guessing when it comes to who steps into the huddle as the team's No. 1 quarterback at the team's first training camp practice on Wednesda...

Chargers, DE Castillo agree to five-year extension NFL

Source: John Clayton. 489 days 17 hrs 20 mins

Chargers DE Luis Castillo agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $43.1 million, with $18 million guaranteed. Castillo, now under contract until '14, becomes the sixth-highest paid defensive lineman in the NFL.

Giants agree to trade Shockey to Saints for picks NFL

Source: John Clayton. 490 days 16 hrs 13 mins

The Saints acquired Jeremy Shockey for a second- and a fifth-round draft pick in 2009.

Ruling could hasten signings NFL

Source: John Clayton. 491 days 7 hrs 13 mins

The NFL Players Association won its special master grievance against the NFL management council, which should speed up the process of getting lower first- and all second-round selections signed.

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Clayton: 10 brewing controversies NFL

Source: John Clayton. 491 days 10 hrs 20 mins

Training camp has arrived, but not without its issues. John Clayton details the top 10 controversies not involving Brett Favre or Chad Johnson.

Clayton: Getting Taylor worth price for Redskins NFL

Source: John Clayton. 491 days 11 hrs 13 mins

Getting Jason Taylor was worth the price for the Redskins.

Sources: Skins DE Daniels done, Taylor on radar NFL

Source: John Clayton. 491 days 17 hrs 20 mins

Washington Redskins defensive end Phillip Daniels suffered an injury Sunday to his anterior cruciate knee ligament, according to a source, a potentially season-ending injury that could lead to Jason Taylor coming to Washington.

No. 2 pick Long agrees to six-year deal with Rams NFL

Source: John Clayton. 492 days 7 hrs 13 mins

Chris Long, the second overall pick in the NFL draft, reached agreement with the St. Louis Rams on Saturday night.

Jaguars receiver Porter nursing hamstring injury NFL

Source: John Clayton. 493 days 13 hrs 13 mins

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jerry Porter is expected to miss part of training camp because of a hamstring injury that hasn't healed.

Jets ink TE Keller; Gholston remains unsigned NFL

Source: John Clayton. 493 days 14 hrs 20 mins

The New York Jets have come to terms with one of their first-round choices, tight end Dustin Keller, the team announced Friday. Terms of the Keller deal weren't available.

Redskins' second-round pick gets four-year deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 493 days 19 hrs 13 mins

The Redskins reached agreement Friday with their top draft pick, wide receiver Devin Thomas, that will allow him to report to training camp on time Saturday.

Packers, Favre passing point of no return NFL

Source: John Clayton. 494 days 7 hrs 20 mins

Now that Brett Favre has taken his shots at Packers general manager Ted Thompson and the Packers may try to affect Favre's reputation with a tampering suit against the Vikings, it's going to be hard f...

Sources: Pack files tampering charges over Favre NFL

Source: John Clayton. 495 days 8 hrs 20 mins

The Packers have charged that the Vikings have tampered with Brett Favre.

Clayton mailbag: Chargers have golden opportunity NFL

Source: John Clayton. 495 days 15 hrs 20 mins

In the first installment of his weekly mailbag, John Clayton tackles questions on the Chargers' chances of ruling the AFC, the Giants' chances of repeating, the Bengals' defense and more.

Timing right for Peyton's problems NFL

Source: John Clayton. 496 days 11 hrs 20 mins

The Indianapolis Colts are relatively relieved about the timing of Peyton Manning 's bursa sac procedure because it eliminates a worry that he would have big problems later in the season. Doctors told...

Clayton: NFL ownership growing increasingly complicated NFL

Source: John Clayton. 496 days 14 hrs 20 mins

With the recent news of the Rooney family's potentially losing control of the Steelers, will there be a transition from family ownership to corporate billionaires? John Clayton examines.

Source: Hamlin, Cowboys close to deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 497 days 9 hrs 20 mins

The Cowboys and safety Ken Hamlin drew closer Monday to completing a six-year deal that will keep the team's franchise player in Dallas the remainder of his career, a source told ESPN.com. Talks prog...

Ex-Vikes DE Scott suspended 3 games for conduct NFL

Source: John Clayton. 497 days 11 hrs 20 mins

Former Viking Darrion Scott was suspended by the NFL for three games on Monday.

Clayton: Five suggestions for Packers GM Ted Thompson NFL

Source: John Clayton. 497 days 16 hrs 13 mins

Packers GM Ted Thompson has found himself in a tough spot. He can either rectify the Brett Favre saga or potentially be the most hated man in Green Bay. What should he do? John Clayton weighs in.

Brennan, Redskins agree to terms of 4-year deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 497 days 19 hrs 13 mins

The Washington Redskins reached a four-year deal with sixth-round draft choice Colt Brennan on Monday, leaving them with only two unsigned second-round selections six days before their first training camp practice.

Clayton: Pack must handle Favre delicately NFL

Source: John Clayton. 499 days 13 mins

News that the Rooney family must restructure their ownership of the Steelers surprised many. John Clayton looks at the issues and provides answers.

Draft day signings delayed NFL

Source: John Clayton. 500 days 3 hrs 20 mins

The push by teams to get all of their draft choices signed on time may get a little bit of a delay. The NFLPA informed agents for the remaining unsigned draft choices to negotiate cautiously while the...

Ex-Charger Olivea gets one-year deal from Giants NFL

Source: John Clayton. 500 days 3 hrs 20 mins

Former Chargers right tackle Shane Olivea, suspended last months for four games for violations of the NFL Substance Policy, has been reinstated and agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Giants.

Redskins sign WR Kelly to 4-year, $3.3 million deal NFL

Source: John Clayton. 500 days 3 hrs 20 mins

The New York Yankees signed left-hander Eric Milton to a minor league contract Friday, returning Milton to the organization that originally drafted him.

Steelers try to rework ownership NFL

Source: John Clayton. 503 days 1 hrs 20 mins

Don't minimize the significance of the Steelers' announcement Monday that the team is restructuring ownership. The Steelers revealed that discussions have been ongoing for two years and that club chai...

No way out for Packers NFL

Source: John Clayton. 503 days 1 hrs 20 mins

What an amazing transition for Brett Favre . In 2007, he's the king of Wisconsin again, coming off one of his best seasons. Now, he's like that unpopular relative who always threatened to show up at y...

Clayton: Steelers ownership Q&A NFL

Source: John Clayton. 503 days 11 hrs 20 mins

News that the Rooney family must restructure their ownership of the Steelers surprised many. John Clayton looks at the issues and provides answers.

Niners beat out Rams for services of OT Sims NFL

Source: John Clayton. 505 days 9 hrs 41 mins

The 49ers beat out the rival Rams for the services of former Raiders offensive lineman Barry Sims.

Spicer, Jaguars agree to two-year extension NFL

Source: John Clayton. 505 days 9 hrs 41 mins

Paul Spicer, who was entering the final year of his contract, agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract extension that will keep him in Jacksonville until at least 2010.

With no takers, Steelers release Davenport NFL

Source: John Clayton. 505 days 9 hrs 41 mins

After shopping him for a trade, the Steelers released Najeh Davenport on Friday.

According to a source, Pittsburgh had been contacting teams to determine if there was trade interest. Davenport, who w...

Bucs' Graham agrees to 3-year, $10.5M extension NFL

Source: John Clayton. 505 days 9 hrs 41 mins

Earnest Graham agreed to a three-year, $10.5 million extension that will keep him in Tampa through the 2011 season.

Clayton: With Quinn, Browns in a win-win situation NFL

Source: John Clayton. 505 days 9 hrs 41 mins

A year ago, the Browns seemed to have disaster in the works at QB. Today, the Browns not only have a Pro Bowler in Derek Anderson, but a seemingly much improved Brady Quinn as the backup.

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