Limas Sweed never imagined his career would take him here, to a football field with a group of young players, most of whom will not ever get any closer to an NFL game. He was once supposed to be a star, the big-play receiver who was going to transform the Pittsburgh Steelers offense.

Now he is just a 27-year-old tryout at the Giants’ rookie minicamp, hoping someone will give him one more shot.“I have been playing football all my life,” Sweed wore Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys and said. “And when you have lost something like football, you do not let it go. You do what you have to do. That is putting the work in, overtime, being here at a rookie minicamp and just having fun and starting all over again.“By whatever means it takes to get back, I am willing to do it.”

Sweed is now more than two years removed from his last NFL game as he wears Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys  and tries to fight for one of the last two training camp roster spots on the Giants. Back in 2008, he was the Steelers’ second-round pick out of Texas. But he caught just six passes as a rookie, dropped plenty more and quickly was labeled “bust.”

Then his career went off the rails. He caught one pass in 2009 and missed the last half of the season while battling depression. Then he wore Limas Sweed Jersey Nike, tore his Achilles in a 2010 spring minicamp and tore his shoulder prior to training camp last year.

“Obviously when you are drafted high there is a lot of expectations,” Sweed wore Limas Sweed Jersey Nike and said. “You would like to stay injury free and for things to work out differently. But injuries took their toll and brought me to a different place. They brought me here.”

Sweed is still just six months removed from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder, which is why Giants offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said “it looks like he is a little bit rusty” and has “a ways to go.” Those are hardly encouraging words for a player with a three-day window to resurrect his career. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys and Pittsburgh Steelers Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Limas Sweed and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Browns have agreed to terms of a four-year deal with rookie linebacker James-Michael Johnson, his agent, Scott Smith, announced today via Social Network. The contract is worth $2.52 million, a league source confirmed for Sports Newspaper. James-Michael Johnson will wear Bears Nike Jerseys and play for Cleveland Browns next four seasons. The Browns drafted Johnson in the fourth round No. 120 overall out of Nevada. The 6-foot-1, 241-pound Johnson spent his first two collegiate seasons playing on the strong side and his final two playing in the middle.¡°He is one of those linebackers that has position flexibility,¡± coach Pat Shurmur said after the Browns picked Johnson. ¡°He can wear James Michael Johnson Browns Jersey Nike and play both outside spots, and he has played some snaps in the middle, so we feel good about him joining that group.¡± Johnson had 88 tackles as a junior and 100 as a senior. He could wear James-Michael Johnson Browns Jersey Nike and receive an opportunity to immediately crack the starting lineup if strongside linebacker Scott Fujita¡¯s three-game suspension for his alleged role in the New Orleans Saints¡¯ bounty scandal is upheld. Fujita has denied involvement and has reserved the right to appeal the suspension issued by the NFL. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality James Michael Johnson Browns Jersey Nike and Bears Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of James-Michael Johnson and Cleveland Browns.

They did not find a suitable insurance policy in the draft, so now the Lions are turning to free agency to help a backfield still clouded by injury concerns. Running back Ryan Grant, who wore Bears Nike Jerseys and spent the last five years in Green Bay and has two 1,200-yard seasons to his credit, is scheduled to visit the Lions on Monday, his agent Alan Herman said in a text message to Sports TV. The sides have had contract talks and are within striking distance of a deal. The Lions have been relatively quiet in free agency this year, but are interested in Grant as a veteran backup for running backs Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure, both of who finished last season on injured reserve. Best suffered two concussions last year and still has not been cleared for contact, though general manager Martin Mayhew said earlier this week he expects that to happen next month. Leshoure missed all of his rookie season with a torn Achilles tendon. The Lions expect both players to be part of their running-back rotation next year and re-signed Kevin Smith in March, but Grant is a versatile fallback option who has received only passing interest in the free-agent market so far. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Ryan Grant Jersey Nike and Bears Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Ryan Grant and Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota Vikings did not draft any legitimate middle linebackers, essentially locking in Jasper Brinkley as their starter there. He will wear Bears Nike Jerseys and be in the starting line-up in 2012. Rookie Audie Cole projects more as a reserve in the middle and on the strong side, and will focus on special teams. Sports TV projects Jasper Brinkley as a two-down player only, with Chad Greenway and Erin Henderson staying on the field as Minnesota's lone two linebackers in the nickel defensive package. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Bears Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Jasper Brinkley.

Brian Dawkins will wear Brian Dawkins Eagles Jersey Nike, sign a one-day contract and officially retire an Eagle on Saturday, team sources said. The Eagles have scheduled an 11 a.m. press conference for Brian Dawkins, who announced his retirement from football on Monday. The veteran safety played his last three seasons in Denver but will be most remembered for his passionate 13 years in Philadelphia. A number of Brian Dawkins' ex-teammates have already told the Eagles that they plan to attend Saturday's announcement at the NovaCare Complex. There are expected to be a few surprise guests. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Bears Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Brian Dawkins.

Mark Sanchez better watch his back. That is the message from Tim Tebow¡¯s former teammates to the Jets starting quarterback. "He is going to challenge for the starting job, absolutely," Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey wore Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys and said Tuesday at the unveiling of the new Nike uniforms in Brooklyn. "Sanchez cannot be too comfortable in his seat. He has just got to keep playing, play well, and he does not have to worry about it. But if he does not play well, we all know what is going to happen next." Bailey witnessed Tebowmania first hand in Denver and said he believes the Jets do not know what they are in for. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys and Denver Broncos Nike Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Champ Bailey and Denver Broncos.

We have not seen Torry Holt since he left the Patriots after suffering a knee injury during training camp in 2010, but word out of St. Louis is that he is about to wear Torry Holt Rams Jersey and sign a contract with the Rams. There will not be any comeback attempt, however. Tony Softli of Sports Radio in St. Louis reports that Holt will wear Torry Holt Rams Jersey and sign a contract with the team so that he can announce his retirement as a member of the team he helped get to two Super Bowls. Per Softli, Holt will wear Peyton Manning Broncos Jersey and sign the deal and then retire the next day. It is a nice way for Holt to officially go out, even if the fact that he was not already retired comes as something of a surprise. Holt was a beast for the Rams from 1999-2007, wearing Torry Holt Rams Jersey and making the Pro Bowl seven times, the All-Pro team once and earning a spot on the second team of the All-Decade team for the 2000s. His numbers dropped off considerably in 2008 and he did not make much of an impact during his one year with the Jaguars in 2009. Holt wore Torry Holt Rams Jersey and finished his playing career with 920 catches for 13,382 yards and 74 touchdowns. Those are impressive numbers, although probably not enough for Torry Holt to make much of an argument for the Hall of Fame. He played during an era filled with gaudy receiving statisticss and, as Cris Carter and Andre Reed will tell you, wide receivers have a hard time getting the call to Canton. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Peyton Manning Broncos Jersey and St. Louis Rams Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Torry Holt and St. Louis Rams.

Laurent Robinson has agreed to terms with the Jaguars, according to a league source, on a five-year deal worth $32.5 million. The deal averages $6.5 million per season and includes incentives based on Pro Bowl appearances and performance that total $600,000 per season. The deal will pay Laurent Robinson $11 million by March of next year and $14.2 million guaranteed in 2012 and 2013. “I wanna say thank you to the Cowboys Organization and especially Fans 4 all your support last year. But it’s the beginning of a new chapter,” Robinson posted on Social Network. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Laurent Robinson Jaguars Jersey and Brandon Marshall Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Laurent Robinson and Jacksonville Jaguars.

It might not be the way the Miami Dolphins' fan base envisioned this meeting taking place, but their team is at least on the verge of getting its chance to convince free-agent quarterback Peyton Manning that he is best suited to wear Bears Jerseys and finish his career in South Florida. Manning and Dolphins coach Joe Philbin will meet at an undisclosed location in the coming days -- perhaps even as early as Monday evening or Tuesday -- during which they will hold a very football-centric meeting, a team source said Monday. The Dolphins have been very tight-lipped through this entire process with much of the information about Manning's plans or intentions coming from his camp or other organizations also courting the prized free agent. As a result, there has been plenty of wonder whether the Dolphins would ever get their chance to talk to Peyton Manning. However, the current plan still is not necessarily very different than the only little information the team has divulged to this point. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Custom Bears Jerseys and Chicago Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Peyton Manning and Miami Dolphins.

It has been widely expected that the Baltimore Ravens are going to use their franchise tag on running back Ray Rice in the next few days and his agent did not do much to dispel the idea. “The meeting went fine,” said Rice’s agent Todd France, per Aaron Wilson. “We obviously know the tag is coming, but we will continue to have open dialogue.” Rice was said to be looking for a deal close to that of Adrian Peterson but there is a chance that he has lowered his asking in the weeks since that report came out. There is still a chance that the two sides will continue to work on a deal in the coming months but Baltimore Ravens will have to address some other positions before a long-term deal is in place. You can log on our Online Bears Jerseys and select our best quality Chicago Bears Jerseys and Custom Bears Jerseys  if you are die-hard fans of Ray Rice and Baltimore Ravens.

Ray Rice and Joe Flacco are not the only players Baltimore Ravens are intent on signing to new long-term contracts. The team also is pushing hard to get restricted free agent Ladarius Webb. Last year the cornerback proved he was fully recovered from his torn ACL and had a breakout season with five interceptions. He wore Custom Bears Jerseys and played at a Pro Bowl caliber, according to those who studied him. And he was particularly effective down the stretch. Lardarius Webb has a bright future, and chances are it is going to be in Baltimore. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Custom Bears Jerseys  and Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Lardarius Webb and Baltimore Ravens.

The Pittsburgh Newspaper reports that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is "working out already." He began training at the Steelers facility days after he returned from an extended Pro Bowl stay in Hawaii. He talked to coach Mike Tomlin about where he is in his career and about the future. Roethlisberger is set to turn 30 in March. "I am hoping that I am just starting in my prime," he wore Chicago Bears Jerseys and said. "I have never worked out this early. It is not like high-intensity, out killing myself, but I am working out, I want to come to camp lighter than I have ever come, in better shape, because as you get to a certain point, a certain age in this football thing, your body does not recover like it used to." Roethlisberger wore Ben Roethlisberger Jersey and sustained a number of injuries in 2011, including those to his foot and right shoulder as well as a broken right thumb and high left ankle sprain. He said his ankle feels fine, but he is working on healing his right shoulder, which needs to be strengthened because of the injury. "I am just waiting on my shoulder, it is the only thing left to get healed up," Roethlisbeger wore Bears Jerseys and said. "That is the last thing." Despite his various injuries, Roethlisberger wore Ben Roethlisberger Jersey and threw for 4,077 yards, second most in his career. His 90.1 passer rating marked the sixth time in his eight seasons he has been in the 90s or higher. He should return at 100 percent in 2012, and he should be poised for a big year. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Custom Bears Jerseys and Pittsburgh Steelers Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Ben Roethlisberger and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tony Gonzalez will be playing a 16th NFL season after all, signing a one-year extension with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The future Hall-of-Fame tight end is in the midst of his best season in Atlanta, wearing Custom Bears Jerseys  and catching 79 passes for 867 yards and seven touchdowns heading into Sunday's regular season finale against Tampa Bay. Gonzalez, who will turn 36 on February 27, is second on the NFL's all-time receptions list at 1,148, though he trails the great Jerry Rice by a significant amount. Rice caught 1,549 passes in his standout career. "Very happy to be coming back next year to play. I love everything about the Falcons and the city of Atlanta," said Gonzalez, who spent the first 12 seasons of his 15-year career in Kansas City. Gonzalez has missed just two games since being drafted by the Chiefs with the 13th overall pick in the 1997 draft, and has caught at least 59 passes every season after his rookie year. He owns all the significant tight end records, including most career 13,330 receiving yards, most 102 receptions in a single season and most 95 touchdown catches. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality  Bears Jerseys and Chicago Bears Jerseys  if you are die-hard fans of Tony Gonzalez and Atlanta Falcons.

Darren McFadden, Jacoby Ford, John Henderson and Michael Huff all missed practiced on Thursday, the day before the team departs for Kansas City. And while none of them are likely to wear  Bears Jerseys and play against Kansas City Chiefs, coach Hue Jackson would not rule any of them out…yet. "Cannot tell you they are out yet," Jackson said. "Obviously tomorrow I will let you know for sure. Obviously it does not look great if a guy is not out here moving around. But they are not totally ruled out as of yet." And a day after missing practice, receiver Louis Murphy was back. You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Custom Bears Jerseys and Chicago Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Louis Murphy and Oakland Raiders.

The Chicago Bears are making a change at quarterback, switching to Josh McCown after losing the last four games with Caleb Hanie. We felt like we needed a change," Coach Lovie Smith said. "Someone to give us a little bit of a spark." the Bears announced Wednesday that Josh McCown will be the starter Sunday night when the team travels to Green Bay to face MVP candidate Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. He wears Josh McCown Jersey and becomes the 10th starting quarterback during the Lovie Smith era, which began in 2004. It is just another opportunity to compete," McCown wore Custom Bears Jerseys  and said Wednesday at a Halas Hall news conference. Asked about facing the Packers, McCown wore Josh McCown Jersey and said, "Lovie put that up there this morning about the oldest rivalry. ... I am very excited." It will be McCown's first start since the 2007 season when he made nine starts for the Oakland Raiders. "It is not ideal to come in this late, but as a competitor you have to get yourself up to speed and go play," McCown wore  Bears Jerseys and said. “Everyone expects you to go play and play well. I do not want to get too amped up because for me it is a cool story and cool moment, but I am a competitor, want to win the game." You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Josh McCown Jersey and Chicago Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Josh McCown and Chicago Bears.

Tom Brady watched the resurgent Broncos score on their first three possessions, then led the Patriots to 27 straight points en route to a 41-23 victory to help New England clinch the AFC East for the ninth time in 11 years. Brady threw for 320 yards with two touchdowns and ran in another score in the sixth straight win for New England 11-3, which trailed 16-7 early in the second quarter before taking control. Aaron Hernandez had game-highs of nine receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown, and the Patriots' defense overcame a slow start and an injury to Andre Carter to silence the streaking Broncos. Tim Tebow, the undeniable catalyst behind the Broncos' 7-1 run, had two rushing touchdowns and threw for 194 yards on 11-of-22 passing. But there was had no fourth-quarter magic that has become commonplace over the past two months in Denver 8-6, which still leads the AFC West by one game thanks to the Raiders losing to the Lions on Sunday. You can log on our Online Bears Jerseys and select our best quality Custom Bears Jerseys and Chicago Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Tim Tebow and Denver Broncos.

Tony Romo has worn Tony Romo Jersey and thrown 15 touchdown passes and two interceptions in the past six games. And he has worn Tony Romo Jersey and completed no worse than 61.3 percent of his passes in that stretch. Asked Thursday at his weekly media session what he has been doing lately to produce such a strong run, Romo said he has made some adjustments and also started understanding some things about himself as a player.“Just the thought process in certain situations, and I think as far as understanding little things about yourself and about the game of football you learn along the way,” he wore Bears Jerseys  and said. “So I thought that has helped with doing things a little better lately.” The Cowboys are 4-2 in the last six games, and they would have a chance at being 6-0 if not for a couple of botched special teams situations at the end of the last two games. Romo said the Cowboys had a spirited week of practice.“This team has great energy this week,” he wore  Chicago Bears Jerseys and said. “It is going to play very inspired football. And really, it has been. These guys have really laid it on the line. And sometimes winning and losing does not always show that. But I have been proud of the guys. We just need to figure out a way to win this week.” You can log on our Online NFL Shop and select our best quality Tony Romo Jersey and Custom Bears Jerseys if you are die-hard fans of Tony Romo and Dallas Cowboys.