Friday, March 23, 2007

NFL NEWS AND NOTES

NFL.com reports that former Colts and Rams running back Marshall Faulk has chosen to retire instead of come back from a major knee injury that kept him out for all of 2006. "It has been an honor and pleasure to play in the National Football League," Faulk said in a statement. "I'd like to thank all my teammates and coaches with whom I've been associated over the past 13 seasons as well as the fans who supported me throughout the years. I gave the game my passion, and it gave me a wonderful career and memories that I will always be thankful for."....

The Kansas City Star reports that the Chiefs are planning to ease the burden on Larry Johnson's shoulders this year, letting backup RB Michael Bennett and a third running back to be determined to take some carries away from Johnson. Last year, Johnson had 416 regular-season carries, an NFL record. "You don't want to make one guy run the ball 400 times," coach Herm Edwards said. "You won't see that anymore. You won't see it. We'll get Michael Bennett in the mix, and you might have to get another back. There might be three backs. You need three backs. (With two backs) as soon as you get one nicked, then you only have one. You're out of business all of a sudden. You have to change your offense.".....


Texans GM Rick Smith confirmed Thursday that QB David Carr is being shopped around and that a deal is expected to be made as soon as Thursday. Possible suitors include Cleveland, Detroit, Miami, Minnesota and Oakland. In the same breath, Smith named Matt Schaub, whom the Texans traded for from Atlanta, the team's starting quarterback.....

The Titans continue to stay busy this offseason, signing safety Bryan Scott to a one-year deal. Once a starter in Atlanta and New Orleans, Scott is expected to compete for a starting job opposite Chris Hope, or will end up working on special teams and providing depth.

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