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Football news 17 May 2008

NFL Owners Might End Labor Deal
Hartford Courant, United States
AP NFL owners could opt out of their agreement with the players union next week, making it possible 2010 will be a season with no salary cap. …

The Southern Ledger

Not much to glean from a walk-through - NFL
ESPN
“I find that insulting, disturbing and a slap in the face to both our team security and NFL security, who both do outstanding jobs. …

Sportsnet.ca

NFL investigators met with steroid dealer: report
AFP
“The day after I got sentenced, the NFL investigators were at my door at 9 am and trying to find out what I knew,” Jacobs told the Times. …

NFL rival to reveal West Coast teams soon
Canada.com, Canada
The UFL model is based on attracting players from the bottom half of NFL rosters, many of whom have turned into NFL stars when given a chance to play. …

Saunders, Jackson look to change offensive culture in St. Louis - NFL
ESPN
By Mike Sando Five players in NFL history have scored five or more rushing touchdowns in one game. That included zero rushing touchdowns in the first seven …

Rodgers needs to go deep or Packers will struggle in ‘08 - NFL
ESPN
By Jeremy Green For the first time in 18 years, Brett Favre isn’t going to be under center in Green Bay. Now, the short-term success of the Packers’ entire …

New York Daily News

NFL Players in the News
KFFL, CA
Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Baltimore Ravens have begun preliminary contract negotiations with QB Joe Flacco. Earlier in the week, …

USA Today

Harrison sticks to sideline at mandatory Colts minicamp - NFL
ESPN
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison reported for the Indianapolis Colts’ mandatory three-day minicamp that opened Friday but did not practice with the team. …