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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Sidney Rice might be an interesting signing at the minimum. Saints looking at him.</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/445612538529460224">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Can confirm <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> have shown interest in WR Sidney Rice, per league source. Don't know of any visits being set up yet, though.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/445611592139677696">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Zach Strief deal includes 1styear base salary of $900k, plus the $5.5 million signing bonus (total of $12.3 first 3 yrs), per league source.</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/445612519345119233">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Hope everyone is having a blessed day.. Had a chance to meet a few teammates over the weekend <a href="https://twitter.com/camjordan94">@camjordan94</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkIngram22">@MarkIngram22</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WhoDat&src=hash">#WhoDat</a></p>— jairus byrd (@jairusbyrd) <a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd/statuses/445630790131384320">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Re-signing of Zach Strief is the lone <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> official move of the day, according to the league transaction wire.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/445661496379310081">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> still barely under cap after Strief deal. And Jimmy Graham tender of $7mil already counts against them. So no immediate moves needed</p>— Mike Triplett (@MikeTriplett) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeTriplett/statuses/445618273980137472">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Strief's contract details: $8.4 million guaranteed, $5.5 million signing bonus, first-year base salary $900k, according to league source.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/445615771020836864">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/JohnDeShazier">@JohnDeShazier</a> talks about the latest <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> news & his new "Where Are They Now" series on today's <a href="https://twitter.com/blackbluereport">@BlackBlueReport</a> <a href="http://t.co/YCLupJVhbU">http://t.co/YCLupJVhbU</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/445615489545687041">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>How much did the Saints upgrade at S in free agency? <a href="http://t.co/fWmA1SLMqF">pic.twitter.com/fWmA1SLMqF</a></p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/statuses/445603796811399169">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Jenkins has played a variety of different roles for NO, and was asked to cover the slot a lot in 2013 which hurt his grade.</p>— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/statuses/445605509656506368">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Got a great workout in with my dudes <a href="https://twitter.com/CurtisLofton50">@CurtisLofton50</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kev_red52">@kev_red52</a> That big 21 we did got my "guns" lookin on point too. Thanks <a href="https://twitter.com/DukeAcademy">@DukeAcademy</a></p>— Roman Harper (@Harp41) <a href="https://twitter.com/Harp41/statuses/445649798188654592">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>MT <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer">@AlbertBreer</a>: The NFLPA plans to elect a new president to replace outgoing <a href="https://twitter.com/Foxworth24">@Foxworth24</a> on Wed. Name to watch: Saints TE Benjamin Watson.</p>— Larry Holder (@LarryHolder) <a href="https://twitter.com/LarryHolder/statuses/445652932579442690">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Colts say they can't comment until formal charges are filed, while <a href="https://twitter.com/JimIrsay">@JimIrsay</a> thanks his supporters <a href="http://t.co/VKkE04yrlZ">http://t.co/VKkE04yrlZ</a></p>— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/statuses/445656539953508352">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>BREAKING: Panthers sign WRs Adrian Arrington and Onome Ojo to 5 year contracts.</p>— Biff Jerky (@moosedenied) <a href="https://twitter.com/moosedenied/statuses/445647958395351040">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Jets&src=hash">#Jets</a> are still looking to add a WR, and source says they are interested in Sidney Rice. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> are too, & <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Seahawks&src=hash">#Seahawks</a> would welcome a return</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/445590239042494465">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>.<a href="https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd">@JairusByrd</a> talks about why he joined the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Saints&src=hash">#Saints</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/nflnetwork">@NFLNetwork</a> (VIDEO) <a href="http://t.co/BB0mhcDGX9">http://t.co/BB0mhcDGX9</a> <a href="http://t.co/xojknW8byx">pic.twitter.com/xojknW8byx</a></p>— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) <a href="https://twitter.com/Saints/statuses/445599745998733312">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Strief's signing bonus is just $5.5 mil over 5 years. Makes him a cut candidate starting in year 3 if he declines. Pretty safe contract</p>— Saints Nation Blog (@SaintsNationBlg) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaintsNationBlg/statuses/445594257168945154">March 17, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Saints News
Saints show interest in WR Sidney Rice - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have shown some interest in free-agent receiver Sidney Rice, according to a league source. It’s unknown if a visit has be
Report: Saints interested in Rice, Lions interested in Luke McCown | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Saints are among a handful of teams interested in free-agent wide receiver Sidney Rice. Rice was wit…
Saints mull change at fullback - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints brought in free-agent fullback Erik Lorig for a visit on Friday, a league source confirmed. Lorig, 27, has spent the past four
Strief deal helps solidify Saints line - New Orleans Saints Blog - ESPN
The New Orleans Saints have been making some tough decisions to part ways with veteran players throughout their roster this offseason. But longtime ri
Saints Re-Signing Zach Strief Officially Puts New Orleans into Draft Mode
New Orleans Saints news, rumors, scores, schedules, predictions, picks against the spread, free agent updates, power rankings, mock drafts and more
Vargas: Everyone wins in Saints, Strief deal | Saints | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA
Countless times, Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis has told reporters that his office’s goal at this point in the offseason is to shore …
Zach Strief, New Orleans Saints agree to terms on 5-year contract
Veteran right tackle was a free agent
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NFL Owner Arrested, Will Goodell Act or Ignore?
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay arrested for DWI | NOLA.com
Irsay was arrested Sunday night in the northern Indianapolis suburb of Carmel on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell must meet challenge of Jim Irsay dilemma - ESPN
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can't afford to send a mixed message if Colts owner Jim Irsay is found guilty of DWI.
Source describes Jim Irsay as "a sick, sick man" | ProFootballTalk
Colts owner Jim Irsay hasn't bailed out of jail yet, and already word is creeping out about what has apparently been a long and losing fight with drug addiction.
Colts have no comment, Jim Irsay tweets to thank his supporters | ProFootballTalk
It didn't take Colts owner Jim Irsay long to return to Twitter after he was released from jail. Irsay, who spent 14 hours in custody after he was arrested on four felony charges of drug possession and one misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence, took to Twitter on Monday afternoon to sa...
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NFL News
Roman Harper, Carolina Panthers agree to deal - ESPN
The Carolina Panthers have reached an agreement with veteran safety Roman Harper on a 2-year deal worth $4.5 million, including a $1.5 million signing bonus, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.