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Bears sign veteran S Martin, RB Thomas

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9 years ago

June 18, 2015

The Sports Xchange

The Chicago Bears signed safety Sherrod Martin and running back Daniel Thomas to one-year contracts on Thursday.

The team also waived quarterback Pat Devlin, kicker Jeremiah Detmer and tight end Jacob Maxwell.

Martin and Thomas both had tryouts for the Bears at minicamp this week.

Martin, a second-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2009, has played in 72 games (38 starts) with Carolina (2009-13) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (2014). He has recorded 195 tackles, eight interceptions, 22 pass breakups, five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Thomas, a second-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in 2011, has played in 52 games and rushed for 1,480 yards and 10 touchdowns on 409 carries (3.6 average). He also has caught 55 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns.

Last season, Thomas rushed for 168 yards and two touchdowns and caught 13 passes for 121 yards.

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Did Bucs put too much pressure on Aguayo?

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Broncos holding their breath on Derek Wolfe

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

Only two days after losing Billy Winn for the year with a torn ACL, the Broncos are now sweating out another potentially serious injury along the defensive line. Via multiple reports, Broncos defensive lineman Derek Wolfe was carted off the field during practice on Saturday. It’s being described as a right ankle injury by coach [more]

Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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Buccaneers admit mistake, boot Aguayo

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7 years ago

August 12, 2017

Football Insiders

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk