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Aaron Curry - LB - Giants

Giants LB Aaron Curry -- the former No. 4 overall pick of the Seahawks -- admitted the money he earned as a high draft pick changed him and caused him to lose his motivation.

"I was just selfish and self-centered," he said. "I was more about me than I was the Seahawks at the time. I was more focused on my own desires versus the franchise and the team. It was immaturity, and I’m glad I got past that stage." Curry inked a six-year, $60 million deal with $34 million guaranteed in 2009. He lasted just two and a half seasons in Seattle, and he surely isn't the first or last rookie that felt invincible after a fat paycheck. Fortunately for NFL teams, the new rookie wage scale makes it a bit easier to compete and get rid of a first-round bust. Curry, 27, is now playing for the veteran's minimum in New York.

Source: Newark Star-Ledger

May 22 - 10:20 PM

Jared Allen - DL - Vikings

Vikings RE Jared Allen says the team never asked him to restructure his contract.

"You use the word restructure and that to me makes it feel like they’d want me to take a pay cut," Allen said. "And if anybody asked me to take a pay cut, I’d be through the first door out of there. So no. We haven’t talked one iota." Allen is entering the final year of his contract in his age-31 season and is set to make over $14 million. The two sides also haven't discussed an extension.

Source: Minneapolis Star-Tribune

May 22 - 9:44 PM

Hakeem Nicks - WR - Giants

Yahoo! Sports' Jason Cole reports Hakeem Nicks is unhappy with his contract, which is why he didn't show up to OTAs on Wednesday.

The Giants now have a double dose of financially unhappy receivers in Nicks and restricted free agent Victor Cruz. Coach Tom Coughlin was noticeably irritated that Nicks was a no-show for "voluntary" OTAs, saying that the receiver "should be here." With Cruz seeking $8-10 million annually on a long-term deal, Cole expects Nicks to seek "closer to the range" of $10 million per year and possibly more. Nicks is expected to show up to the facility sometime this week, and we really wouldn't expect a long-term contract worked out before training camp.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

May 22 - 9:12 PM

Bruce Carter - LB - Cowboys

Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com believes the team's new 4-3 defense will make WLB Bruce Carter a "star."

Carter has a ton of speed, and he projects as a natural fit in DC Monte Kiffin's scheme as a guy who can chase and make plays from the back side. The 25-year-old wasn't asked to rush the passer much from his old inside linebacker position, but Broaddus thinks he's going become a "problem for offenses off the edge." Carter just needs to stay off the trainer's table, and he'll be fine.

Source: dallascowboys.com

May 22 - 8:47 PM

Ramses Barden - WR - Free Agent

The Giants will bring in free agent WR Ramses Barden for a physical on Thursday.

If all checks out well, Barden could sign a one-year deal. The 27-year-old former third-round pick said in February that it was "probably best to move on" from the Giants, but he hasn't generated any interest on the open market. He'll probably be back at the minimum salary and as the No. 5 receiver.

Source: New York Daily News

May 22 - 8:24 PM

Dwayne Harris - WR - Cowboys

Bryan Broaddus of DallasCowboys.com "honestly believes" Dwayne Harris has made the "biggest jump" as a receiver, along with Dez Bryant.

Broaddus believes third-round WR Terrance Williams will need a "great" training camp to beat Harris out for No. 3 duties. Harris has reportedly made great improvements with his route running and his overall catching ability. He's also noted as the team's best blocking receiver. Harris could flirt with inconsistent WR3 value in the Cowboys' high-volume passing attack.

Source: dallascowboys.com

May 22 - 8:07 PM

Ronnie Hillman - RB - Broncos

Ronnie Hillman has packed on 15 pounds of muscle after dipping near 180 last season.

Hillman was listed at 200, but apparently played nowhere close to that. OC Adam Gase believes Hillman "needs to keep that size." Gase has been impressed with Hillman in OTAs, particularly in pass protection. "The thing that he’s shown us the last three days is at least his aggressiveness and willingness to go attack the blitzer." Ticketed for a change-of-pace role, Hillman must make major strides as a pass-protector after struggling with blitz pickup as a rookie.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

May 22 - 7:42 PM

Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush has been part of the Lions' rotation on punt returns in OTAs.

Shortly after Bush's signing, coach Jim Schwartz said Bush would be an option on returns. Bush was an explosive return man in New Orleans, but hasn't been featured on special teams since 2010. Bush has proven more durable in recent seasons, but the Lions would be risking his health by using him on punts. We doubt the plan comes to pass in the regular season.

Source: MLive.com

May 22 - 7:25 PM

Thaddeus Lewis - QB - Free Agent

Browns waived QB Thaddeus Lewis.

The writing was on the wall after the Browns signed Brian Hoyer. Lewis is a favorite of former Browns coach and current Eagles OC Pat Shurmur, but Philly has a logjam at quarterback. Lewis started for the Browns in Week 17 last season, completing 22-of-32 passes for 204 yards, one touchdown and a pick. He should latch on elsewhere and compete for No. 3 duties.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com

May 22 - 7:09 PM

Jah Reid - G - Ravens

Ravens OG Jah Reid (toe) is participating in OTAs.

Reid landed on injured reserve during the playoffs, and was promptly Wally Pipped by Kelechi Osemele, who is now locked in as the Ravens' left guard. Reid should serve as the Ravens' top reserve interior lineman this season.

Source: Baltimore Sun

May 22 - 7:06 PM

Stephen Hill - WR - Jets

Stephen Hill has sat out the Jets' first two OTAs sessions with swelling in his surgically-repaired right knee.

Hill declared himself "100 percent" earlier this month, but that's not the case. Recovering from an operation to repair his LCL, Hill needs as many offseason reps as possible after being utterly lost for the majority of his rookie campaign. He's not off to a good start.

Source: ESPN New York

May 22 - 6:59 PM

Dexter McCluster - WR - Chiefs

New Chiefs QB Alex Smith has come away impressed with Dexter McCluster in OTAs.

"Seeing how fluid he is, going in and out of those roles has been impressive for me to watch," Smith said Wednesday. "It’s easy to talk about in the meeting room to say let’s put (a) receiver in and have him run routes and be natural. ... It’s another thing to see it live. He’s a special guy." McCluster's talent has always been seductive on the practice field, but has never really translated to games. It's unlikely Andy Reid will be able to accomplish what Todd Haley and Brian Daboll couldn't, and make McCluster's unique skills change games.

Source: Kansas City Star

May 22 - 6:52 PM

Ben Roethlisberger - QB - Steelers

Speaking Tuesday, Ben Roethlisberger said the Steelers have revamped their playbook, but refused to provide specifics.

"There's been some changes this offseason in some of the offensive philosophies, playbook and some things that I think are good," he said. "It's some compromise from all the different position coaches, the running back coaches, the line, and quarterback coaches. I think we've taken a little bit of everything and made it a lot better." The Steelers fell from 12th to 21st in total offense last season, and lost lid-lifting WR Mike Wallace in free agency. With the addition of potential bell-cow back Le'Veon Bell, the Steelers could be adopting a more methodical philosophy designed to extend Roethlisberger's career.

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

May 22 - 6:31 PM

Mike Goodson - RB - Jets

According to the New Jersey State Police report, Mike Goodson was "incoherent, slobbering and had vomited all over himself as well as the interior of the vehicle" when he was arrested Friday morning.

As previously reported, Goodson was so drunk he had to be hospitalized. According to the report, police found a "baggie of marijuana in Goodson's pants pocket." The loaded gun was found elsewhere in the car. Goodson's attorney has insisted he'll be cleared of the gun charges. "We firmly believe the gun charge is not going to last against Mike." The gun allegations are far more serious than the drug charges.

Source: USA Today

May 22 - 6:12 PM

Brandon Gibson - WR - Dolphins

Brandon Gibson has been lining up in the slot in Dolphins OTAs.

Gibson was primarily an outside receiver in St. Louis, but the Dolphins are set outside the hashes with Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline. Stone-handed with zero after-the-catch ability, Gibson is not a good fit for the slot, but the coaching staff has to play him somewhere after GM Jeff Ireland foolishly handed out a three-year, $9.755 million deal. The Dolphins would have been better off letting the Jets sign Gibson and keeping Davone Bess through the final year of his contract.

Source: Miami Herald

May 22 - 5:55 PM