Washington Redskins The U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Wednesday reportedly overturned a decision by
Judge David Doty to dismiss the suit. The case is expected to proceed, Washington
Redskins forcing the league to disclose information about how teams were told
to treat the uncapped year of 2010. "Our union will always pursue and
protect the rights of its players," Washington
Redskins the NFLPA said in a statement Friday. "We are pleased that the
Eighth Circuit ruled that players have the opportunity to proceed with their
claims. Washington Redskins Through discovery and a hearing, we can understand
how collusion took place. We have notified the NFL of its obligations to
preserve all relevant documents and communications." Washington Redskins
The NFLPA lawsuit, which was filed May 23, claims that the NFL imposed a secret
salary cap of $123 million in 2010, despite the league agreeing to have no cap
that season because of the lockout. The NFL penalized the Washington Redskins,
Dallas Cowboys, Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints for
violating the cap. The league subtracted $35 million in cap space from the
Redskins and $10 million from the Cowboys, and redistributed the money among 28
other clubs. The Oakland Raiders and New Orleans Saints were exempted from
receiving their share of the money because of their own cap violations. Chicago
Bears long snapper Patrick Mannelly announced his retirement. He
spent his entire 16-year NFL career with the Bears. No player played for the
team longer than Mannelly. He holds all-time team records with 245 games played
and seasons played. During that span, he was a part of four division titles ,
an NFC championship and played seven playoff games. He is tied for 43rd
all-time in the NFL with 245 games played. The Green Bay
Packers released injured second-year running back Johnathan Franklin.
On Thursday, Franklin
announced he would not be playing in 2014 because of a neck injury. Franklin, a
second-year player out of UCLA, was drafted by Green Bay in the fourth round in 2013. He
played in the first 11 games before seeing his rookie season cut short in Week
12 when he suffered the neck injury on his return of the opening kickoff of the
game. Oakland Raiders second-round pick Derek Carr will enter
training camp as the team's No. 2 quarterback. Carr leapfrogged Matt McGloin on
the depth chart, coach Dennis Allen said as minicamp closed. "I like a lot
of the things that I've seen out of Derek. He's still got a long way to go, but
I like the direction that he's headed," Allen said, adding that the team
is "expediting" Carr's progress. In light of off-the-field troubles
involving some San Francisco
49ers players, coach Jim Harbaugh told the team to be careful as it
finished its mandatory minicamp on Thursday. "Beware with whom you
associate," Harbaugh said. "It's very important to know your
surroundings. Friend or foe? There always seem to be a foe. Get in football
position. See around corners, under doors, and anticipate. But mainly surround
yourselves around good people." Most of the 49ers get a break until July
23 when veterans report to training camp. The Baltimore Ravens signed
five players to their 90-man roster and waived three. The Ravens signed
linebacker Nicholas DiMarco, cornerback Dominique Franks, cornerback Aaron
Ross, linebacker Austin Spitler and wide receiver Mike Willie, and waived
linebacker Xavius Boyd, Washington Redskins safety Dexter Moody and
cornerback Avery Patterson. Washington Redskins The Indianapolis
Colts released safety Corey Lynch from injured reserve with an injury
settlement. The Colts placed Lynch on IR on June 13. Washington Redskins The
Colts signed him as a free agent in November 2013. Washington Redskins He had
six tackles on special teams in five games. He also had two tackles and three
special teams stops in two playoff games. Washington Redskins
