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League spokesman Greg Aiello is denying an ESPN report that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has decided to grant conditional reinstatement to suspended quarterback Michael Vick next week, and that the former Atlanta Falcons star will then be suspended for the first four games of the regular season. Writing on his Twitter account Thursday night, Aiello [...]

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The New Orleans Saints announced on their Twitter page that they released FB Darian Barnes.

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ESPNews reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is expected to reinstate unrestricted free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons) and give him a four-game suspension next week.

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According to SI.com’s Don Banks, the much-anticipated meeting between commissioner Roger Goodell and Michael Vick took place on Wednesday afternoon at a security firm in New Jersey. Both men were seen leaving leaving the firm separately yesterday afternoon. NFL spokesman Greg Aiello refused to confirm or deny the meeting.

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In a press conference Thursday afternoon, Ben Roethlisberger denied Harrah’s Casino employee Andrea McNulty’s sexual assault allegations against him stemming from a June 2008 incident. “I would never force myself on a woman,” Roethlisberger said vehemently. He called McNulty’s claim an “attack on my family,” “outrageous,” “reckless,” and “false.” “I will fight these allegations,” Big [...]

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D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Falcons have signed second-round draft choice FS William Moore. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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Ethan J. Skolnick, of the South Florida SunSentinel, reports the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms with second-round draft choice CB Sean Smith on a four-year deal, according to his agent’s Twitter page. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Jamison Hensley, of The Baltimore Sun, reports unrestricted free-agent WR Drew Bennett (Rams) appears to be the early favorite to be signed among the wide receivers that will try out for the Baltimore Ravens if the Ravens decide to sign one of the tryout players, according to a team source.

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John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports the Minnesota Vikings have agreed to a new five-year deal with CB Antoine Winfield worth $36 million, according to a source. The deal includes $16.1 million in guaranteed money.

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After speaking with the veteran receiver Tuesday night, Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he came away “optimistic and hopeful” that Derrick Mason will postpone his retirement and play this season. “He wants to make sure he’s in the right frame of mind to compete at the level he’s competed at his whole career, which is [...]

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ESPN’s Ed Werder reports that free agent Brett Favre is now “conflicted” about whether he truly wants to return to the NFL. Werder says Favre got calls from Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson, and Adrian Peterson saying they’re sure they’d make the Super Bowl with him at QB. If not for the players’ efforts, Favre “might [...]

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Bob Brookover, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (ankle) is ahead of schedule in his rehab, and the team expects him to be ready for their season opener Sept. 13. “We’re very optimistic about Westbrook,” team president Joe Banner said. “He’s doing great. He’s ahead of schedule, but we’re still going [...]

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Kent Somers, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Cardinals general manager Rod Graves said it will be at least a few weeks before the team talks with WR Anquan Boldin about a contract extension.

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Jason La Canfora, of the NFL Network, reports Ralph Vitolo, agent for unrestricted free-agent WR Joe Horn (Falcons), said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tennesse Titans have been in contact with Horn.

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Paul Tenorio, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Redskins have signed third-round draft choice CB Kevin Barnes. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

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