Cleveland Browns 08/22/2012 2:29 PMESPN.com reports Joe Haden's training camp ended before any of his Browns teammates were finished. Arguably Cleveland's best defensive player, Haden was kicked off the practice field Wednesday by coach Pat Shurmur, who felt the cornerback was being too physical with rookie wide receiver Travis Benjamin during a passing drill on the final day of workouts open to fans. Read more
New England Patriots 08/22/2012 2:22 PMThe Boston Globe reports Jonathan Fanene was signed by the Patriots as a free agent in March, brought in to add depth and versatility to the defensive line, and was thought of highly enough that he received a $3.85 million bonus just to sign a three-year contract. Fanene can keep the signing bonus, but he is not among the team’s plans anymore, the Patriots cutting the 30-year-old Tuesday in a slightly surprising move. Read more
Pittsburgh Steelers 08/22/2012 8:24 AMThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Steelers expect Mike Wallace to return to Pittsburgh this weekend and sign a one-year contract after the team plays its preseason game in Buffalo, multiple sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The Steelers play Saturday night. Read more
Green Bay Packers 08/22/2012 8:12 AMThe Journal Sentinel reports since running back Cedric Benson entered the league in 2005, his reputation has been stained. The former fourth overall pick endured an icy partnership with Thomas Jones. Read more