30 Jan 02
The Kansas City Chiefs have apparently asked QB Joe Germaine
to play in NFL Europe this spring.
The San Diego Chargers have allocated WR Dondre Gilliam, LB Eric Guenther
(Galaxy 01),
QB Bart Hendricks, WR DeRonnie Pitts, LB Brad Rekuc, TE Rob Moore and
RB Mukala Sikyala to NFL Europe.
The Carolina Panthers have apparently signed six free
agents including QB Mike Watkins, RB Terrell Willis, LBs Roger Alexander and
Bryan Ray, T Luke Fritz and S Deke Cooper (Fire 01). All signed one-year deals and most
will be candidates for NFL Europe.
KFFL
28 Jan 02
24 Jan 02
New England Patriots' K Adam Vinatieri (Admirals 96) has been named Special
Teams Player of the Week for the Divisional Playoffs.
The Kansas City Chiefs will give kickoff/punt-return specialist Dante Hall a
longer look at wide receiver for the 2002 season. Although he didn't catch a
pass in 2001, head coach Dick Vermeil has apparently said that he's not a
world-class sprinter but he has very explosive quickness.
KFFL
23 Jan 02
CB Mark Washington (Dragons '97) will apparently sign for the Washington
Redskins soon.
KFFL
21 Jan 02
Minnesota Vikings' TE Byron Chamberlain (Fire 96) is headed for the Pro Bowl
in Hawaii, after Panthers' TE Wesley Walls had to pull out.
KFFL
16 Jan 02
WR Nathan Poole and DE Jarrett Procell could be headed to the team's
expansion list or to NFL Europe later this spring.
KFFL
14 Jan 02
The Minnesota Vikings will be allocating offensive linemen Mike
Malano and Lewis Kelly to NFL Europe
KFFL
11 Jan 02
The build-up to NFL Europe has started with some NFL teams starting to hire
their '6-packs' (as they have become known)
The Atlanta Falcons have signed free agents DT Brandon Miller and RB Brett
Millican and will allocate them to NFL Europe
KFFL
9 Jan 02
Former WLAF/NFL Europe coach, Galen Hall, is one of the leading contenders to
be the Dallas Cowboys new offensive coordinater
KFFL
8 Jan 02
The Claymores are once again collecting votes for their
Hall of Fame nominees.
Pop round to their website at
www.claymores.co.uk and place your vote !
Claymores website
5 Jan 02
T Barry Stokes (Claymores 98-99) has declined an offer from the
Green Bay Packers as a backup offensive lineman. Barry will now be free to
try his luck as an unrestricted free agent when his current contract expires.
KFFL
26 Dec 01
Ex-NFL Europe/World League head coach Chan Gailey has apparently been offered the vacant head coaching position at Georgia Tech.
LB Mike Maslowski (Dragons 99) has been placed on IR by the Kansas City Chiefs
KFFL
21 Dec 01
Kansas City Chiefs' LB Mike Maslowski (Dragons 99) is expected to be placed
on IR soon
KFFL
20 Dec 01
New England Patriots' K Adam Vinatieri (Admirals 96) has received the AFC
Special Teams Player of the Week award for week 14
NFL media
LB Paris Johnson (Fire 01) was at Jacksonville for a workout last week
KFFL
RB Steve Papin (Claymores 97) has been released by the San Jose Sabercats
(Arena)
TDC Forum
17 Dec 01
Six Japanese nationals have been selected to join up with the rest of the NFLE
hopefuls at training camp in Tampa, Florida, next year. There are three
returning players and three rookies;
LB Masafumi Kawaguchi (Admirals 97-01)
WR Akahito Amaya (Fire 01)
LB Shingo Hiruma (Claymores 01)
WR Sumitaka Ando
WR Takao Mizuguchi
RB Shinsuke Kashino
NFL media
14 Dec 01
The Carolina Panther's head coach has said that he does not expect to give
any more gametime to QB Matt Lytle (Fire 00) this season. He has stated
that he is happy with the play of Chris Weinke.
Panthers' website
13 Dec 01
Minnesota Vikings' QB Todd Bouman (Dragons 99) has been named NFC Offensive
Player of the Week for week 13
KFFL
7 Dec 01
TE Lawrence Hart (Fire 00), who was just recently signed by the Arizona
Cardinals has suffered a sprained ankle in practice
KFFL
CB Tristan Moss (Dragons 98-99), WR Tommy Boyd (Fire 96) and T Curtis McGee
(Galaxy 98-99) were all selected by the Dallas Desparados from the AFL
expansion draft.
Arena website
6 Dec 01
St Louis Rams' QB Kurt Warner (Admirals 98) has been named NFC Offensive
Player of the Week for week 12
KFFL
5 Dec 01
The Green Bay Packers now have two openings on their practice squad and are
expected to re-sign CB Hurley Tarver (Claymores 00)
DT Tom Barndt (Claymores 96) had a workout with the Miami Dolphins yesterday
KFFL
4 Dec 01
TE Kirk McMullen (Admirals 01) is one of two options the Cincinnati Bengals
are considering to replace their injured TE, Tony McGee.
KFFL
3 Dec 01
QB Michael Bishop (Galaxy 01) will work out for the New York Giants
this Tuesday
KFFL
26 Nov 01
Former Claymores' QB, Marcus Crandell (Claymores 00), has led the
Calgary Stampeders of the CFL to victory in the Grey Cup over the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers led by another former Claymore QB, Khari
Jones (Claymores 96). Crandell passed for 309yds and 2 touchdowns
as the Stampeders captured their second CFL championship in 4 years.
Calgery Stampeders 27 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers 19
CFL website
Miami Dolphins' OL Mark Dixon (Galaxy 95) broke his leg in the
Week 11 matchup and is gone for the season
KFFL
23 Nov 01
DE Jonathan Brown (Thunder 00) will be given a chance on the St. Louis Rams'
defensive rotation following an injury to Leonard Little
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
22 Nov 01
Philadelphia Eagles' K David Akers (Thunder 99) has been named Special Teams
Player of the week
NFL media
15 Nov 01
The
NFL Europe schedule for 2002
has been announced
NFL Europe website
P Tom Rouen (Ohio Glory '92) has been named Special Teams Player
of the week
NFL media
14 Nov 01
Dallas Cowboys' LB Jamal Brooks (Claymores 01) is expected to
start the next few games in place of the injured Dexter Coakley.
KFFL
13 Nov 01
The expected publication date for the 2002 NFLE schedule passed last
Friday as the league apparently did not have acknowledgements from
all the teams that they had appropriate venues for each date.
Galaxy website
9 Nov 01
The Scottish Claymores have announced they will return to Murrayfield
for one of their 2002 fixtures. Hampden is due to host the UEFA Champions
league final on May 15th, so the Claymores have switched their 5th May clash
with the Galaxy to Murrayfield, to allow Hampden time to prepare their pitch.
Dates and venues (so far) are;
Sun 14th April,3pm, Hampden - Barcelona Dragons
Sun 27th April, @Frankfurt - Frankfurt Galaxy
Sun 5th May, 3pm, Murrayfield - Frankfurt Galaxy
Sun 19th May, 3pm, Hampden - Rhein Fire
Sat 26th May, 3pm, Hampden - Amsterdam Admirals
Sun 8th June, 3pm, Hampden - Berlin Thunder
Claymores website
7 Nov 01
A mini camp for national hopefuls started in Frankfurt yesterday. The
six NFLE head coaches are due to attend and assess the talent on show during
the week long camp. 70 players have been selected from around Europe.
Defensive Backs
Richard Yancy, Lelan Brickus, Rowelle Blenman, Marlon Etnel, Samyr Hamoudi,
Faud Adija, Harvey Franklin, Francis Hatega, Sebastian Tuch, Axel Togbonu.
Defensive Line
Robert Flickinger, Fabian Beckmann, Richard Blokland, Diego Gennaro,
Bastian Lano, Richard Rosenholtz, Bernard Rosic, Fabian Rundenberg.
Wide receivers:
Marc Soumah, Jason Byworth, Joerg Heckenbach, Slawomir Rybarczyk,
Marico Gregersen, Olaf Fischer, Niels Meijer, Boti Bramer, Michael Dunstan,
Thomas Griffith.
Offensive Line
Andre Mathes, Michael Jonsson, Hans Harvest, Gavin Collins, Nick Burns,
Peter Heyer, Martin Grizka, Mike Binek.
Linebackers
Cuneyt Topcu, Stefan Wesche, Cedric Cotar, Phillip Sissner,
Toko Pfeiffenberger, Aden Durde, Mario Rinner, Dusty Pearce,
Albert Fernandez, Stewart Hare.
Running backs
Patrice Kancel, Kofi Campbell, Warren Keen, Steve Hutchinson,
Astor Schneider, Damien Signori, Oyeniran Odunayo-Ojo, Kim Kuci,
Wolfgang Hatzky, Victor Muhammad.
Tight ends
Werner Hippler, Peter Sochart.
Quarterbacks
Wanja Muller, Pascal Schaar, Stuart Franklin.
I don't make that as many as 70 myself, perhaps there are one or two more to
turn up.
NFL Europe website
Arizona Cardinals' P Scott Player (Galaxy 97) received a sprained
ankle in their last match and may be out for some time.
KFFL
Carolina Panthers' QB Dameyune Craig (Claymores 99) has been placed on IR. He
will have surgery on his leg injury and is expected to be out for the season.
Transaction wire
New York Giants' P Rodney Williams (Fire 00-01) broke his wrist
during the weekend matchup with the Dallas Cowboys. He will be out two to
three weeks then may be able to play with his wrist in a cast.
DE Frank Ferrara (Admirals 00-01), playing in his first game for
the New York Giants, managed to record his first sack on the Cowboys'
QB, Ryan Leaf, late in the game.
NFL.com
29 Oct 01
26 Oct 01
St.Louis Rams' WR Yo Murphy (Claymores 96-97,99) and Rams' CB Jacoby Shepherd
were thrown out of practice on Thursday, by the Head coach Mike Martz, for
fighting.
The Baltimore Ravens are expected to sign a specialist kicker soon and
K Jaret Holmes (Thunder 00) and K Danny Kight (Fire 98) are two of
three possible candidates for the job.
Dallas Cowboys' QB Clint Stoerner (Claymores 01) has been announced as
the starting QB for this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys' CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) is battling for a starting
LCB slot with Pat Dennis
KFFL
25 Oct 01
Dallas Cowboys' QB Clint Stoerner (Claymores 01) will start this weeks matchup
ahead of QB Ryan Leaf. Clint will get the starting nod if QB Anthony Wright
fails to recover from a knee injury, which is looking likely at the moment.
Cowboys website
Miami Dolphins' WR Jeff Ogden (Fire 00) will take over the No.4 WR spot from
the injured Dedric Ward, who has been listed as OUT for Sunday.
KFFL
19 Oct 01
German nationals; DT Daniel Benetka (Galaxy 01), TE Werner Hippler
(Galaxy 95,97-00) and RB Ingo Seibert (Galaxy 95-98) have indicated that they
will return to NFL Europe next year.
NFLE fan mailing list
17 Oct 01
DE Derrick Ham (Fire 00) will be given a workout by the Miami Dolphins today.
KFFL
11 Oct 01
S JoJuan Armour (Dragons 01) will get his first NFL start Sunday at strong
safety for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Kansas City Chiefs' WR/KR Dante Hall (Claymores 01) may be out for up to a
month with a shoulder injury, following the weekend matchup with Denver.
At one point during that match he was tackled by S George Coghill
(Claymores 95-97). I wonder when the injury actually occured ?
QB Ron Powlus ( Admirals 00) has been for a tryout with the Washington
Redskins, as they seek to rectify their season by bringing in new players
KFFL
05 Oct 01
St Louis Rams' QB Kurt Warner (Admirals 98) was the NFC Offensive Player
of week 3. Warner completed 24 of 31 passes (77.4 percent) for 328 yards with
four touchdowns and no interceptions for a 150.3 passer rating in the Rams'
42-10 win over Miami. The Dolphins entered the game with the AFC's
fourth-ranked defense.
In four seasons of NFL football, this is Warner's third Player of the Week
award.
Green Bay Packers' LB K.D. Williams (Galaxy 98) was named Special Teams
player of the week. He had three special teams tackles and one fumble
recovery on a kickoff in the Packers' 28-7 win over Carolina. The Packers
scored following Williams' third-quarter fumble recovery to take a 21-7 lead.
This is his first award in three seasons of NFL football.
San Francisco 49ers' K Jose Cortez (Admirals 00), who received the Player of
the Week award in week 1 was also nominated for week 3.
New York Giants' P Rodney Williams (Fire 00-01) was named NFC Special Teams
Player of the Month for September. He leads the league with a 43.5 net-yard
average, tops the NFC with a 49.4-yard gross average, and has placed six punts
inside the 20, one shy of the NFL lead. His net-yard average lead is 2.8 yards
more than the punter in second place (Todd Sauerbrun) and his gross average
leads the next NFC challenger (Scott Player(Galaxy 97)) by 3.6 yards.
In his first NFL game, at Denver on Monday Night Football on Kickoff Weekend,
Williams averaged a league-leading 55.1 yards on eight punts, the third-best
average in Giants' history. He also shattered the team record with a 90-yard
punt. The club's previous record had been 74 yards by Len Younce on November
14, 1943.
NFL Media
01 Oct 01
Green Bay Packers' LB Nate Wayne (Dragons 99) has been fined $5,000 by the NFL
for a fight in the recent game against the Washington Redskins
KFFL
27 Sep 01
The Rhein Fire's general manager Alex Leibkind is to play a leading role in
Germany's bid to stage the 2012 Summer Olympics.
In a unique 'executive loan' arrangement, the NFL Europe League has freed
Leibkind to accept the post of General Manager of Olympia GmbH Nordrhein
Westfalen and to lead that region's efforts to be adopted as the official
German bid for the 2012 Games.
He will also continue in his role as the Fire's general manager.
NFL media
24 Sep 01
Chicago Bears' WR Marcus Robinson (Fire 98) had a big day on his return,
with 7 catches for 99yds and a TD as the Bears won, 17-10, over the Vikings.
TE James Whalen (Claymores 01) has been placed on IR by the Dallas Cowboys
KFFL
21 Sep 01
Chicago Bears' WR Marcus Robinson (Fire 98) will return to the
starting lineup this week following a long layoff from a back
injury
Following his recent move to the New York Jets, DT Tom Barndt (Claymores 96)
has been named in the starting lineup for this weekend's match
KFFL
18 Sep 01
Dallas Cowboys' TE James Whalen (Claymores 01) has suffered a partial tear of
his right achilles tendon and may even miss the rest of the season.
Dallas Cowboys website
LB Mike Maslowski (Dragons 99), who has been suffering from a knee injury,
has been undergoing light running sessions and will hopefully soon be
back in training with the Kansas City Chiefs
QB Kurt Warner (Admirals 98) is slowly recovering from his sprained
thumb and hopes to be back to nearly full fitness by the next St Louis Rams'
match.
WR Marcus Robinson (Fire 98) is hoping to return to the Chicago Bears soon,
following surgery to his back in the summer.
WR Jeff Ogden (Fire 00), who has been benefiting from the loss of Dedric Ward
from the Miami Dolphins, will remain on the active roster even after Ward
returns, according to Head coach Dave Wannstead. Jeff will see time on
special teams
KFFL
11 Sep 01
The Lions website has reported that they had TE Shonn Bell (Claymores 99) in
for a workout, recently.
Gregor Hutton
10 Sep 01
St. Louis Rams QB Paul Justin (Galaxy 95), who was placed on injured reserve
on August 9, has undergone surgery to repair the torn ACL in his right knee.
Recovery time is expected to be six months.
TE Justin Swift (Galaxy 00) started for the San Francisco 49ers this weekend.
KFFL
23 Aug 01
DE Mark Word (Fire 01) has been sent back to the CFL after the league
ruled that his contract was invalid due to a technicality in rules and
sharing of players between the CFL and the NFL. Mark fell victim to a
contract rule involving the Canadian Football League, the St. Louis Rams
(his old team), and an agreement between the CFL and NFL. His contract
with the Cleveland Browns was voided.
KFFL/Browns website
22 Aug 01
K David Akers (Thunder 99) has reached agreement on a 6 year, 6.8million dollar
deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, including a 1.25 million signing bonus
KFFL
16 Aug 01
RAMS HEAD COACH MIKE MARTZ'S POST PRACTICE PRESS BRIEFING
ON WIDE RECIEVER SPOTS: ? Yo Murphy is that fifth wide receiver
he pretty much has that taken care of. He goes one hundred miles an
hour; you get everything that he has to give. He catches the ball, which
is huge to me. He is learning, he is going to make some mistakes. He
made some mistakes in the game formation wise, but once he learns
what is going on I couldn't be happier. He is the fifth receiver right
now.
Rams' website
The Washington Redskins are reportedly close to releasing S Eric Whitfield
(Claymores 01) following a shoulder injury to the player.
KFFL
15 Aug 01
The Carolina Panthers have removed the NFL Europe exemption from WR Kofi Shuck
(Dragons/Galaxy 01).
I am not quite sure what this means. Are they preparing to release him ? Can
they add the tag to some other NFLE player ? TWT.
KFFL
14 Aug 01
OL George Hegamin (Galaxy 96) returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Monday
after a week away. There was speculation that George was considering
retirement.
KFFL
13 Aug 01
CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) suffered bruised ribs in the second quarter
of this weekends Cowboys' pre-season match, he did return later in the match
and is listed as day-to-day.
Packers' LB Nate Wayne (Dragons 99) is expected to be out a week with a
sprained knee.
KFFL
10 Aug 01
OL George Hegamin (Galaxy 96) has left the Buccaneers camp.He has apparently
been excused for a couple of days but may be considering retirement.
QB Paul Justin (Galaxy 95) has been placed on the IR list by the St.Louis Rams
following his knee injury in the recent exhibition match
KFFL
9 Aug 01
The Carolina Panthers worked out LB Vernon Strickland (Thunder 99) yesterday
but did not offer him a contract
KFFL
8 Aug 01
The New Orleans Saints will work out street free agent OT Damon Nivens
(Claymores 01) today
KFFL
7 Aug 01
There is speculation that Rams' QB Paul Justin (Galaxy 95) may have suffered
a torn ACL in his right knee during Monday night's match. If so this could be
a season ending injury for him.
KFFL
6 Aug 01
The New England Patriots have switched Sean Morey (Dragons 00-01) back to
Wide Receiver after a season in NFL Europe playing Defensive Back. The Patriots
have a lot of depth at WR already so a roster spot will be more difficult
to obtain
TE Justin Swift (Galaxy 00) has been taking the bulk of the snaps with the
San Francisco 49ers while TE Greg Clark is injured.
KFFL
3 Aug 01
WR Yo Murphy (Claymores 96-97,99) has been getting some good comments from
the Rams head coach, Mike Martz, in his press briefing.
"
YOU HAVE TALKED ABOUT A LOT OF UNDERDOG GUYS; YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS ON YO MURPHY? I just game him a battlefield promotion out there. He got about two or three catches.
We've got some guys dropping balls all over the field. He seems to be the only one of the young guys that seems to be consistent, and seems to want to make some plays for us. Torry (Holt) and Az
(Zahir Hakim) stayed back today, so we let Yo take a whole bunch of snaps in there.
"
see
http://www.stlouisrams.com/NewsRoom/PressReleases/article/1613
Rams' website
LB Ratcliffe Thomas (Admirals 98) is expected to have a workout with the
Atlanta Falcons in the near future
According to the Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator, Rod Dowhower,
QB Ron Powlus ( Admirals 00) has been looking good in training camp.
KFFL
2 Aug 01
With the Jacksonville Jaguars giving starting QB Mark Brunell a rest, the
passing work has been split between Jamie Martin (Admirals 95), Jonathan Quinn
and Ted White (Galaxy 00).
KFFL
1 Aug 01
LB Corey Atkins (Dragons 01) has undergone surgery on his knee which will
keep him out of the Atlanta Falcons' practices for several weeks
Vikings website
TE Matt Cushing (Admirals 99) is trying out the FB position with the
Pittsburgh Steelers, he is expected to play there during this Friday night's
pre-season match with the Atlanta Falcons.
On the Dallas Cowboys front:
Safety turned cornerback Izell Reese will miss this weekend's pre-season game
with an injury. CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) has replaced Reese as the
first-team left cornerback.
Reports from the Cowboys camp have suggested that G Jason Gamble
(Claymores 00) has a deep bruise on his leg which will keep him out for a
while.
KFFL
27 July 01
QB Kelly Holcomb (Dragons 96) is currently battling with Ty Detmer for the
#2 QB slot with the Cleveland Browns
The Dallas Cowboys have been faced with the decision to either place WR
Jermaine Copeland (Dragons 00) on IR, following a broken collarbone in
practice yesterday, or to cut him.
OL Chris Brymer (Fire 99-00) who recently signed with the San Diego Chargers
has reportedly left the team
KFFL
26 July 01
RB Mark Kacmarynski (Galaxy 99, Admirals 00) was claimed off the NY Giants
waivers list by the Pittsburgh Steelers but has apparently said that he no
longer has an interest in playing football.
KFFL
San Francisco 49er's QB, Giovanni Carmazzi (Fire 01), has elected to have
shoulder surgery to repair damaged received during the NFLE season, he will be placed on the NFI list and is gone for the season
49ers website
29 June 01
NFL Europe awards for the 2001 season:
Coach of the year - Jack Bicknell (Dragons)
Offensive MVP -RB Mike Green (Dragons)
Defensive MVP - DE Roshaun Matthews (Admirals)
All NFLE team announced
Offense
WR Tony Simmons (Dragons)
WR Trevor Insley (Dragons)
WRChris Coleman (Admirals)
RB Mike Green (Dragons)
QB Jonathan Quinn (Thunder)
TE James Whalen (Claymores)
OT John Feugill (Dragons)
OL Donnie Young (Dragons)
C Michael Early (Fire)
OL Steve Herndon (Dragons)
OT Josh Rawlings (Galaxy)
Nat.
WR Nobutaka Horie (Admirals)
Defense
DE Roshaun Matthews (Admirals)
DT Tim Engelhardt (Dragons)
DT Winfield Garnett (Admirals)
DE Chris Ward (Claymores)
LB Scott Zimmerman (Fire)
LB Dwan Epps (Admirals)
LB Gary Stills (Galaxy)
S Deke Cooper (Admirals)
S Clarence LeBlanc (Admirals)
CB Anthony Malbrough (Dragons)
CB Todd McMillon (Galaxy)
Nat.
DE Robert Flickinger (Claymores)
K Rob Hart (Claymores)
P Brian Moorman (Thunder)
ST Jordan Younger (Fire)
NFL Media
28 June 01
NFL Europe Player of the week awards - Week 10
Offensive QB Jonathan Quinn, Thunder
Defensive LB Gary Stills, Galaxy
Special teams K Ola Kimrin, Galaxy
National LB Masaki Tokimoto, Fire
NFL Europe website
27 June 01
26 June 01
24 June 01
The Berlin Thunder have joined the Barcelona Dragons in the 2001 World Bowl, following their victory over the Amsterdam Admirals
21 June 01
Catch up with some roasted cheese in Barcelona as the cheddarheads enjoyed the
sunshine, if not the match.
Chedderheads website
19 June 01
WR Scott Couper has announced that he will retire from NFL Europe football
after this Saturday's game.
The end of an era. Thanks for all the good times Scott. Best wishes for your
future.
TDC forum
NFL Europe Player of the Week Awards - Week 9
Offensive - QB Jonathan Quinn, Thunder
Defensive - CB Corey Harris, Fire
Special teams - WR Trevor Insley, Dragons
National - DB Samour Hamoudi, Dragons
NFL media
14 June 01
NFL Europe Player of the Week Awards - Week 8
Offensive -RB Denvis Manns, Galaxy
Defensive - LB Scott Zimmerman, Fire
Special teams - K James Tuthill, Fire
National - K Rob Hart, Claymores
NFL Europe website
11 June 01
G David Diaz-Infante (Galaxy 91-92) is scheduled to meet with the Denver
Broncos this Wednesday
KFFL
8 June 01
The St.Louis Rams worked out P Leo Araguz (Fire 96) yesterday
KFFL
7 June 01
The Chedderheads stagger home from Berlin, dropping names all the way !
Chedderheads website
6 June 01
NFL Europe Player of the Week Awards - Week 7
Offensive - RB Madre Hill, Thunder
Defensive - DB Kory Blackwell, Admirals
Special teams - Field Goal blocking unit, Admirals
National - K Silvio Diliberto, Admirals
NFL Europe website
4 Jun 01
There are rumours that the Jacksonville Jaguars may release some veteran
players before the start of the season. One of the players mentioned as
being in the firing line is QB Jamie Martin (Admirals 95)
KFFL
NFL Europe results - Week 7
Galaxy 20 at Dragons 31
Claymores 19 at Thunder 27
Fire 14 at Admirals 17
30 May 01
NFL Europe player of the week awards - Week 6
Offensive - RB Mike Green, Dragons
Defensive - S Clarence LeBlanc, Fire
Special teams - K Jesus Angoy, Dragons
National - TE Vicenc Rodriguez, Dragons
NFL Europe
29 May 01
27 May 01
NFL Europe - Week 6 results
Admirals 7 at Claymores 17
Fire 22 at Galaxy 5
26 May 01
NFL Europe - Week 6 results
Thunder 35 at Dragons 55
25 May 01
There is a rumour that the Claymores may be after the services of CB Hurley
Tarver(Claymores 00)
TDC forum
23 May 01
NFL Europe player of the week awards - Week 5
Offensive - QB Jonathan Quinn, Berlin Thunder
Defensive - DE Roshaun Mathews, Amsterdam Admirals
Special teams - P Brian Moorman, Berlin Thunder
National - WR Nobutaka Horie, Amsterdam Admirals
NFL Europe website
22 May 01
This evening, the Claymores' fan group the 'Barmy Army' are holding a fun
event at the Three Quarters Sports Cafe in Edinburgh's Grass Market. It all
starts at 19:00 and several players are expected to attend.
NFLE fan list
21 May 01
QB Danny Wuerfell(Fire 00) has recently been working out for the New Orleans
Saints
QB Mike Quinn (Fire 98) is currently in a bit of a battle for the #3 slot
with the Miami Dolphins, apparently.
KFFL
17 May 01
16 May 01
CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) has been working out with the Dallas
Cowboys first team.
KFFL
14 May 01
Player of the Week Awards - Week 4
Offensive: RB Mike Green, Barcelona Dragons
Defensive: DT Tim Engelhardt, Barcelona Dragons
Special Teams: P Brad Costello, Scottish Claymores
National: WR Scott Couper, Scottish Claymores
NFL media
9 May 01
Relive the week 3 victory again through the eyes of a Chedderhead !
Chedderheads website
8 May 01
NFL Europe Player of the Week Awards - Week 3
Offensive: QB Jarious Jackson, Dragons (Denver)
Defensive: DE Matt Sweeney, Admirals (Tampa Bay)
Special Teams: CB Jermaine Smith, Admirals (Seattle)
National: WR Akahito Amaya, Fire
NFL media
Here is a short report from myself on the week 3 Claymores match
3 May 01
WR Lonny Mitchell is apparently going to return to Birmingham, USA, to
rehab his shoulder. Opinion is split as to whether he will return or not.
That is a huge blow for the Claymores as they are desperate for a WR of quality
, which Lonny apparently was, but we may never know. Hopefully he will
come back before the end of the season.
TDC forum
2 May 01
NFL Europe Player of the Week Awards for Week 2
Offensive: QB Spergon Wynn, Admirals (Cleveland)
Defensive: CB Anthony Malbrough, Dragons (Cleveland)
Special Teams: K Ola Kimrin, Galaxy
National: WR Nobutaka Horie, Admirals and
WR Jorg Heckenbach, Thunder
NFL press
1 May 01
The Kansas City Chiefs are reportedly interested in signing G Robert Hunt
(Galaxy 00) and CB George McCullough (Dragons 98)
The San Francisco 49ers are apparently looking to sign PK Jose Cortez
(Admirals 00), sometime this week
KFFL
27 Apr 01
OL Dan Collins (Fire 00), K Francesco Biancamano (Admirals 99-00) and
G Jason Gamble (Claymores 00) are all working out with the Dallas Cowboys
WR Damon Gibson (Claymores 00) is working out with the San Francisco 49ers
KFFL
C Jeff Smith ( Claymores 97 ) is reportedly going to compete for a starting
spot at Center for the Jaguars and is also working out at the guard position
LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992) is expected to start on the right side
for the Pittsburgh Steelers
KFFL
26 Apr 01
QB Paul Justin (Galaxy 95) is apparently due in for a physical with the St.
Louis Rams
P/K Jose Cortez (Admirals 00) is apparently trying out with the San Francisco
49ers
KFFL
24 Apr 01
As ever, the Chedderhead's have their own brand of 'Show and Tell' about week 1
Chedderheads Website
22 Apr 01
20 Apr 01
Nick Halling reviews the Claymores team for the coming season at
the NFL Europe website
NFL Europe website
The current Claymores depth chart can now be found at
Touchdown Claymores
Touchdown Claymores
Although LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992) is reportedly in close
discussions with the Pittsburgh Steelers, he has apparently received some
interest from the St.Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs as well.
KFFL
19 Apr 01
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins are reportedly interested in
acquiring QB Scott Mitchell (Orlando 92).
KFFL
16 Apr 01
Preston Chedderhead relates his latest stories from his trip to NFLE training camp at the Chedderheads website
LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992) is reportedly in negotiations with the
Pittsburgh Steelers
KFFL
17 Apr 01
The next chance for fans to meet the Claymores team prior to the coming match
will be from 6pm-8pm on Thu 19th at a fan pep rally in George Square, Glasgow.
Today the team is due to go to a civic reception with the Lord Provost of
Glasgow at the City Chambers.
Claymores website
Jack Elway, father of John Elway ex-Bronco QB, who coached the Galaxy in
1991 and 1992 died of an apparent heart attack in Palm Springs, California,
yesterday. He was 69.
NFL Europe fan list
Restricted free agent WR Jeff Ogden (Fire 00) has not had any offers from any
other NFL team and thus remains the property of the Miami Dolphins. He is
expected to sign his tender offer soon.
KFFL
14 Apr 01
11 Apr 01
Don't forget the first opportunity to meet the 2001 Claymores is this Saturday
(14th) from 1pm at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh.
No doubt the players will be travelling around Princes St, on one of the tour
busses either before or after as well.
Claymores website
The Claymores are due to arrive in Glasgow tomorrow afternoon (Thu 12th)
NFL Europe website
9 Apr 01
NFL Europe.com have the list of final roster cuts
NFL Europe website
Touchdown Claymores has Preston's final camp report
Touchdown Claymores
6 Apr 01
The Claymores have a report on their midweek scrimmage with the Dragons
Claymores' website
The final scrimmages of NFL Europe training camp occur tomorrow at
the University of Tampa's Pepin Rood Stadium.
Amsterdam vs. Barcelona 9:30 a.m.
Berlin vs. Scotland 12:30 p.m.
Frankfurt vs. Rhein 3:30 p.m
After which will come the final cuts.
NFL press release
5 Apr 01
The Claymores-Admirals scrimmage, postponed from Sunday was replayed
on Monday, the
Scottish Claymores website have a report.
Claymores website
All six NFLEL teams met in combined practices at the 31st Street
Complex, St Petersburg , yesterday
The NFL Europe website now has a report on the scrimmages
Rafael Cervera has been appointed General Manager of the Barcelona
Dragons
NFL Europe website
LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992) is due to meet with the Pittsburgh
Steelers today.
DE Jay Williams (Admirals 96) has restructured his contract to allow the
Panthers more salary cap room. Jay has accepted a lower base salary and will
receive bonus money in place of the difference.
KFFL
4 Apr 01
LB Christian Broce who was recently waived by the Amsterdam Admirals has now
been waived by the San Francisco 49ers
It doesn't do to fail in NFL Europe, obviously.
DT Tom Barndt (Claymores 96) has returned to workouts with the Cincinnati
Bengals following surgery earlier this year to repair torn pectoral muscles
he received at the start of last season. He played all of last season with
the injury.
KFFL
30 Mar 01
The Saints' head coach, Jim Haslett, has reportedly said that QB Jake Delhomme
(Admirals 98,Galaxy 99) may get a chance to start next season.
KFFL
The Scottish Claymores have named Jacqueline Bamborough as their media
relations director.
Who dat ?
Transaction wire
29 Mar 01
The second series of combined scrimmages for the NFl Europe teams took place
yesterday
the NFL Europe website has the details
NFL Europe website
QB Damon Huard (Galaxy 98) has reportedly received interest from the New
England Patriots and the Oakland Raiders
According to the Chicago Bears' head coach QB Mark Hartsell (Claymores 97) will
be given a reasonable chance to compete for the starting QB slot.
KFFL
28 Mar 01
The NFL have named Jim Connelly as their new head of NFL Europe
CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) is the only player not to have
yet signed his tender offer from the Dallas Cowboys
KFFL
27 Mar 01
The Jacksonville Jaguars are apparently interested in re-signing C Jeff Smith
( Claymores 97 ) but have to clear room under the salary cap first.
The Carolina Panthers have given an offer to P Kyle Richardson (Fire 97) but
the Baltimore Ravens hope to match it and thus keep the player.
KFFL
26 Mar 01
The New England Patriots are apparently interested in signing QB Damon Huard
(Galaxy 98)
KFFL
23 Mar 01
DT Keith Traylor (Dragons 95) is due to meet with the Dallas Cowboys today
KFFL
Tomorrow is the first of the combined scrimmages for the NFL Europe teams,
at the University of Tampa's Pepin Rood Stadium. The Fire will take on the
Dragons at 9.30 am, the Galaxy will scrimmage against the Thunder at 12.30pm
and the Claymores and Admirals will battle each other at 3.30pm.
NFL Europe.com
22 Mar 01
DT Keith Traylor (Dragons 95) is due to meet with the Chicago Bears today
KFFL
19 Mar 01
QB Damon Huard (Galaxy 98) is expected to be cut by the Miami Dolphins today
if they can't trade him to another team
KFFL
15 Mar 01
The National players have finished their trial week and have been selected by
the teams;
Admirals: LB Masafumi Kawaguchi (Japan - Admirals 97-00), WR Nobutaka
Horie (Japan), WR Niels Meijer (Netherlands - Admirals 00), K Silvio
Diliberto (Netherlands - Admirals 97-00), RB Fabian Baldwin (Netherlands -
Admirals 99), DB Marlon Etnel (Netherlands), DB Rey Agaoglu (Netherlands -
Admirals 96,98-99), LB Phillip Sissner (Norway), DL Bernhard Rozic (Croatia),
QB Carlos Altimirano (Mexico).
Claymores: DB Rowelle Blenman (England - Monarchs 96-98, Claymores
99-00), K Rob Hart (England - Monarchs 98, Claymores 99-00), WR Scott Couper
(Scotland - Claymores 95-00), DL Robert Flickinger (England - Claymores
96-98), WR Jason Byworth (England - Claymores 99), RB Stephen Hutchinson
(England - Monarchs 95-96), LB Shingo Hiruma (Japan), DB Kohei Satomi
(Japan - Admirals 00), K Rob Grant (Scotland - Claymores 99).
Dragons: DB Samyr Hamoudi (France - Dragons 99-00), K Jesus Angoy
(Spain - Dragons 97-00), TE Vicenc Rodriguez (Spain - Dragons 99-00), WR Marco
Martos (Mexico - Dragons 97-00), WR Carlos Rosado (Mexico - Dragons 98-00),
LB Cedric Coutar (France), LB Michael Sloutsky (Russia - Claymores 97), RB
Marcus Schuster (Germany).
Fire: DB Sascha Gelhoff (Germany), DL Bastian Lano (Germany - Fire 00),
K Manfred Burgsmuller (Germany - Fire 96-00), LB Anthony Doghmi (Germany -
Fire 98-00), RB Oyeniran Olalere Ojo (Nigeria - Fire 99), WR Jeremy Simms
(England), QB/WR/DB Naoki Sasano (Japan), WR Akihito Amaya (Japan), LB Masaki
Tokimoto (Japan).
Galaxy: DE Marcus Richter (Germany - Galaxy 98-00), WR Olaf Fischer
(Germany - Thunder 99), LB Marcus Bleker (Germany), LB Cuneyt Topcu (Germany -
Thunder 99), WR Filip Pawelka (Poland), DT Daniel Benettka (Germany), K
Stephan Bauer (Germany - Galaxy 99), RB Patrice Kancel (France), WR Marc
Soumah (France).
Thunder: DB Lelan Brickus (Germany - Thunder 00), DB Richard Yancy
(Germany - Thunder 00), K Axel Kruse (Germany - Thunder 99-00), WR Jorg
Heckenbach (Germany - Galaxy 97-98,Thunder 99-00), RB Kim Kuci (Germany -
Thunder 99-00), LB Kalle Stubbe (Germany), WR Ulf Behre (Germany), WR Marico
Gregersen (Germany - Thunder 00).
KFFL
14 Mar 01
DB Zebbie Lethridge (Thunder 00) is due to visit the Miami Dolphins this week
The New York Jets are expected to sign DB Nick Ferguson (Fire 99-00) soon
KFFL
13 Mar 01
G Marco Rivera ( Claymores 97) has signed an extension with the Packers
which is reportedly worth between 9 and 10 million dollars over 4 yrs, with a
signing bonus of between 2 and 2.5 million dollars.
KFFL
8 Mar 01
The Claymores have announced the return of their free open day at Meadowbank
Stadium, Edinburgh, from 1pm on Saturday April 14th. Watch the team go
through some plays that might be seen on-field then meet and talk with the
players.
Claymores' website
Last year they did a rather useful talk-through of what players were supposed
to be doing during each play.
Frankfurt Galaxy's national kicker, Ralf Kleinmann (Galaxy 95-00) has
announced his retirement from football.
NFL Europe website
LB James Logan (Claymores 97) has reportedly received a contract offer from the
Cleveland Browns but the Seahawks apparently still have some interest in
re-acquiring his services and are talking to his agent.
KFFL
6 Mar 01
QB Jon Kitna (Dragons 97) has received interest from Cincinnati, Denver and
Oakland, following being made a free agent by the Seattle Seahawks.
Post-Intelligencer
TE Byron Chamberlain (Fire 96) is expected to meet with the New England
Patriots sometime soon.
KFFL
5 Mar 01
Some former Seahawks who didn't receive tender offers this season are looking
around for new homes. DT Riddick Parker (Rhein 96) plans to visit the Broncos,
DB Kerry Joseph (Fire 98) has received interest from New Orleans and
LB James Logan (Claymores 97) plans to visit the Browns and Saints.
Tacoma Tribune
The New England Patriots have tendered an offer to DT Garrett Johnson (Dragons 00)
The Minnesota Vikings are apparently interested in re-signing TE John Davis
(Admirals 97
KFFL
2 Mar 01
The Denver Broncos have tendered offers to T Matt Lepsis (Dragons 98) and
DB Jason Suttle (Dragons 99)
The Lions will reportedly not be re-signing QB Stoney Case (Dragons 97)
DE Marques Douglas (Fire 00) has not received a tender offer from the New
Orleans Saints, making him an unrestricted free agent.
QB Jake Delhomme (Admirals 98,Galaxy 99), TE Lamont Hall (Fire 99),
T Daryl Terrell (Admirals 99) and DE William Whitehead (Galaxy 99) have
received tender offers from the New Orleans Saints
The St.Louis Rams apparently have limited interest in re-signing LB Michael A
Jones (Sacramento 1992)
P Scott Player (Galaxy 97) and TE TE Tywan Mitchell (Thunder 00) have both been
tendered offers by the Arizona Cardinals
WR Jeff Ogden (Fire 00) has received a tender offer from the Miami Dolphins
DE Martin Chase (Galaxy 00) has received a tender offer from the Baltimore
Ravens
CB Tim Denton (Fire 98) has received a tender offer from the San Diego Chargers
CB Antonio Banks (Admirals 98,00/Galaxy 00) was not tendered an offer by the
Minnesota Vikings so becomes an unrestricted free agent
KFFL
1 Mar 01
The NFLE protected player list has been announced. 20 players have committed
to returning for the coming season. They are;
Frank Ferrara (DE), Jonathan Kirksey (DT)
(waived by the Xtreme in Jan)
, Derrick Levake (OL)
(was placed on the physically unable to perform list by the Orlando Rage in
Dec)
, for the Admirals.
Eddie Conti (WR)
(Selected by the LA Xtreme in the XFL draft)
, O'Lester Pope (OL)
(Selected by the Memphis Maniax in the XFL draft)
, for the Dragons.
Rome Douglas (OL), Jon Zatechka (OL), Thomas Guynes (OL), Joe Phipps (LB),
Billy Gustin (DB)
(Released by the Memphis Maniax in Jan)
, for the Thunder.
Robert Barr (OL), Andy McCullough (WR), David Hoelscher (LB)
(Selected by the Chicago Enforcers in the XFL draft)
, for the Galaxy.
Michael Early (C)
(Was with the Birmingham Thunderbolts)
, Pepe Pearson (RB)
(Selected by the Las Vegas Outlaws in supplemental draft)
, Derrick Gardner (CB)
(Released by the SF Demons in Jan)
, for the Fire and
Antonio Dingle (DT)
(Released by the Las Vegas Outlaws in Feb)
, Chris Ward (DE)
(Released by the Chicago Enforcers in Jan )
, Marcus Ray (S), Central McClellion (DB),
for the Claymores.
NFL Europe website
A number of these guys were recently released by XFL teams so NFL Europe was
definitely a second best option for them, however I would be more than happy
with those protected by the Claymores if they can reproduce last year's form.
26 Feb 01
QB Pat Barnes (Galaxy 99-00) was brought on by the SF Demons, at the weekend,
to try to recover from a losing game situation but the Demons still lost to
Las Vegas, 9-16.
WR Mario Bailey (Galaxy 95-99) returned a punt for 43yds and a TD to finish
the scoring for the Orlando Rage as they ran out 30 - 6 victors over the
Birmingham Thunderbolts. (XFL)
KFFL
The Denver Post reports that the team is planning to release DT Keith Traylor
(Dragons 95) before he makes a roster bonus on March 15. This would also save
the Broncos $2.2million in base salary. Keith had more tackles last season
than in any of his previous three seasons but no sacks.
KFFL
23 Feb 01
The Cheddars have a tribute to the late Claymores' WR
Donald Sellers (Claymores 99-00)
on their website
Cheddarheads website
The contracts of DB Kerry Joseph (Fire 98), LB James Logan (Claymores 97) and
LB George Koonce (Ohio 1992) have expired but as yet the Seahawks have not
re-opened negotiations with any of them apparently.
KFFL
22 Feb 01
The NFL Europe protected players list is slowly trickling out.
Check out
NFL Europe.com
NFL Europe website
20 Feb 01
The NFL free agent draft has just taken place, the results can be seen
here;
NFL Europe Free Agent Draft 2001
NFL Europe website
Not many names from previous NFLE years, even those
players who currently don't appear to be with any other team.
The NFL Allocations are out, they can be found at the
NFL Europe website
NFL Europe website
For anyone using Netscape Navigator who gets a blank page from this link, its
because of the crappy HTML they have written. Save the page and edit out one
of the two < table > entries you will find after "!--HEADER AREA STARTS--"
and then reload your new page.
If you run their pages through a web validator , such as
http://validator.w3.org/
you will find they have all
sorts of other code errors as well. I guess it all comes from someone used to
IE as a browser :{
Oh and send them a complaint as well, I did and got a reasonable reply but
they haven't totally got out the IE habit yet, although some articles have
been loadable since.
16 Feb 01
The Cleveland Browns have allocated;
RB Madre Hill, CB Anthony Malbrough, TE Rod Monroe, WR Drew O'Connor,
RB Rashon Spikes, QB Kevin Thompson and QB Spergon Wynn to NFL Europe.
The Arizona Cardinals have allocated ;
QB Sean Keenan,
RB Clarence Williams,
WR Andre Cooper,
WR Bryan Gilmore,
DB Deke Cooper,
C David Walden
and DB Jordan Younger to NFL Europe.
The Carolina Panthers have allocated;
LB Dusty Renfro, CB Tony Francis, CB Jerard White, OL George Hudson,
WR Kofi Shuck and OL T.J. Washington.
The San Francisco 49ers have allocated;
S Mikki Allen, LB Christian Broce, WR Dwight Carter, DT Daniel Greer,
S Marcus Hill, CB Dee Moronkola, LB Al Rice, LB Brennen Swanson and
QB Gio Carmazzi, to NFL Europe.
The Minnesota Vikings have allocated;
DL Winfield Garnett,
CB Keith Williams,TE Giles Cole, WR Jeremy Earp, DL Tim Engelhardt,
OT Jay Humphrey, WR Lonny Mitchell, RB Marvin Welch, LB Antonio Wilson and
DE Antwone Young, to NFL Europe.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allocated;
P/K Andrew Bayes, OG Wilbert Brown, TE/WR Chris Daniels, WR Eddie Hardaway,
OG Kendell Mack, TE Randy Palmer, DB Terrance Parrish and DL Matt Sweeney,
to NFL Europe.
The New York Jets have allocated;
OT Mark Bristol, TE Steve Brominski, LBs Kelvin Moses, LB Dax Strohmeyer,
LB Brent Naccara, WR Shannon Myers, and OL/long snapper Dennis O'Sullivan,
to NFL Europe.
KFFL
Apparently the San Diego Chargers may have an interest in QB Jon Kitna
(Dragons 97) when he becomes a free agent.
KFFL
15 Feb 01
The Associated Press has reported the death of WR Donald Sellers
(Claymores 99-00) in a road accident, Sunday night.
NFLE fan list, AP,Nob
Sadly Donald Sellers was going through a difficult time in his life and
was due in court to hear allegations of sexual misconduct but as
a football player he was a gifted individual and
his record breaking receiving yardage on the day that QB Dameyune Craig threw
for a professional football record of 611yds was one of many highlights he
had with the Claymores.
13 Feb 01
The Dallas Cowboys have allocated six players to NFL Europe. They are:
QB Clint Stoerner, DL Bryant Shaw, TE James Whalen, TE Johnny Huggins,
S Earl Riley and RB Denvis Manns.
The New England Patriots have allocated QB Michael Bishop, WR Tony Simmons,
WR Tony Hamler, WR Sean Morey (Dragons 00), P Brad Costello,
LB John Eskridge, S Tony George, OL Josh Rawlings, LB Marc Megna (Dragons 00)
and CB Kato Serwanga to NFL Europe for this season.
KFFL
QB Ryan Clement (Claymores 99) injured his shoulder in the latest Outlaws'
match and may be out for several weeks. (XFL)
KFFL
QB Giovanni Carmazzi is expected to be allocated by the San Francisco 49ers to
NFL Europe this season
49ers' website
12 Feb 01
Some of the names the Patriots have mentioned as possibles for NFL Europe are;
QB Michael Bishop, WR Sean Morey (Dragons 00), who may return as a Defensive
Back this time, LB John Eskridge, LB Maugaula Tuitele, OL Terence Beadles, OL
Adam Davis and OL Rob Gatrell.
Five other players from last season were also mentioned but their participation
seems less likely
An announcement of which six will go, is due today.
Patriots' website
The Dolphins official website has announced the 'Fins allocates for NFLE.
They are;
DE Rameel Connor,
RB Jay Johnson ,
S Paris Johnson,
CB Deshone Mallard (Fire 00),
DT Lamain Rucker,
RB Vaughn Sanders and WR Damon Savage.
The Cincinnati Bengals' 6th allocate is apparently going to be recent signing
Anthony Byrd (guard).
Colly Boy
TE Byron Chamberlain (Fire 96) has had a warrant issued for his arrest
following his failure to turn up in court for a driving case.
Rocky Mountain News
8 Feb 01
The Dallas Cowboys' recent signings, Tight end Johnny Huggins and defensive
linemen Bryant Shaw are expected to play in NFL Europe this season.
Cowboys' website
The Atlanta Falcons have allocated 6 players and 1 kicker to NFL Europe.
They are; LB Corey Atkins, FB Kevin McLeod, DL Doug Miller, RB Mark Nohra,
WR Mareno Philyaw, DB Jeff Popovich and PK Chad Holleman.
Falcons' website
7 Feb 01
The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly allocated the following players to
NFL Europe; LB JoJuan Armour, S Gary Thompkins, TE/LS Kirk McMullen,
FB Ricky Brown and DT Keith Jackson. Their sixth allocation has decided not
to go and will have to be replaced.
KFFL
5 Feb 01
On Monday 19 Feb the NFL will allocate players to teams or place in a draft,
depending on their NFL experience. The draft will take place in the afternoon.
Also in the afternoon the coaches will be required to name their protected
veterans from the 2000 season
On Tuesday 20 Feb the coaches will pick from the free agent draft
NFLEurope.com
The New York Giants are reportedly showing some interest in K Jaret Holmes
(Thunder 00) over their current kicker Brad Daluiso
KFFL
2 Feb 01
DT Ty Parten (Claymores 96) will not play in the first match of the season
for the Las Vegas Outlaws as he has not received medical clearance for
anterior cruciate ligament damage he sustained whilst play for KC in
week 2 of the NFL season.
Las Vegas Review Journal
1 Feb 01
QB Marcus Crandell (Claymores 00) has been made the starting quarterback for
the Memphis Maniax
KFFL
24 Jan 01
QB Dameyune Craig (Claymores 99) is expected to attend the Claymores' WB
parties in both Edinburgh and Glasgow on Sunday 28th Jan.
The Claymores are holding WB parties in the Three Quarter Sports Cafe,
Grassmarket, Edinburgh and Sporto, Waterloo Street, Glasgow. Both parties
start at 9.00pm.
Claymores website
23 Jan 01
WR Donald Sellers (Claymores 99-00) has been placed on a reserve list by the
Las Vegas Outlaws.
This is to allow Sellers to sort out the court case he is involved in.
Las Vegas Revue-Journal
Steve Livingstone has replaced Will Wilson as the Claymores' General Manager.
Touchdown Claymores
17 Jan 01
LB Nate Wayne (Dragons 99) has reportedly signed a 4yr $8 million deal with
the Green Bay Packers
WR Shawn McWashington (Admirals 99) had a workout for the Seattle Seahawks
recently.
The deadline for NFL clubs to allocate players for NFL Europe is 12th February
KFFL
12 Jan 01
Vote for the Claymores Hall of Famers at ;
The Scottish Claymores website
You have until the 26th January to get your votes in.
Claymores website
10 Jan 01
LB Kendall Ogle (Fire 00) and C Jason Watts (Dragons 00) were both involved
in a tryout for Miami recently.
Sun-Sentinel
8 Jan 01
QB Jim Ballard (Claymores 96,98) and QB Steve Matthews (Claymores 96) resume
their rivalry in a bid to be the starting QB for the XFL's Orlando Rage as
both were selected during the supplemental draft on 29 Dec '00.
They were
previously rivals for the Claymores' #1 QB spot during their World Bowl
winning season of 1996.
XFL website
4 Jan 01
Cincinnati Bengals' DT Tom Barndt (Claymores 96) will have his left shoulder
scoped this week, he tore a chest muscle in training camp and spent most
of the year playing with one good arm
KFFL and Cincy Post
Cowboys' CB Duane Hawthorne (Claymores 00) is due to have surgery on his
shoulder during the offseason. This is to correct damage that occured during
his time with the Claymores, last season.
Cowboys website
Wildcard Weekend
ex-NFLE Offensive Player of the week -
QB Jay Fiedler (Admirals 97)who overcame a terrible first half performance by
himself and the Miami Offence to lead the team back from a 14 - 0 deficit at
half time to send the game into overtime at 17 - 17. Jay completed 19 of 34
passes for 185yds and threw 3 interceptions.
ex-NFLE Defensive Player of the week -
LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992) who made 3 solo tackles for St. Louis as
they lost to New Orleans, 28 - 31.
Week 17
ex-NFLE Offensive Player of the week -
QB Jay Fiedler (Admirals 97) who completed 30 of 45 passes for 264yds and 1 TD,
and rushed twice for 22yds as he helped Miami secure top spot in the AFC East.
ex-NFLE Defensive Player of the week -
DT La'Roi Glover (Dragons 97) who made 5 solo tackles and 1 sack which tied him
with the Saints' record of 17, set by Pat Swilling in 1991 for the most
sacks in a season, and was one off the NFL record of 18 for a Defensive Tackle
21 Dec 00
Week 16
ex-NFLE Offensive Player of the week -
QB Jon Kitna (Dragons 97), who completed 19 of 33 passes for 177yds, 2TDs and
1 interception, whilst rallying the Seahawks from an 11 point deficit in
the 4th quarter, to beat the LA Raiders, 27 - 24.
ex-NFLE Defensive Player of the week -
LB Michael A Jones (Sacramento 1992), who recorded 6 solo tackles for the Rams
as they lost a thriller to Tampa Bay, 35 - 38. The Rams are now struggling to
make the playoffs requiring a win and a Detroit loss in the last match of
the regular season.