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Rams invite Kreider to training camp

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Dan Kreider's NFL career may be hanging by a thread, but it's not over yet. Kreider, a Manheim Central graduate who's been with the Pittsburgh Steelers since 2000, has been invited to attend the St.

Rams agree to deal with fourth-round draft pick Burton

Friday, July 4th, 2008 The Rams have agreed to terms with fourth-round pick Keenan Burton on a three-year contract, according to the team’s website.

Kentucky’s Burton reaches deal with Rams

Friday, July 4th, 2008 LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- Former University of Kentucky receiver Keenan Burton says he's reached a three-year deal with the St. Louis Rams.... Burton says his agent finished the deal Thursday. Burton says he believes the contract to be worth more than $1 million.... Burton was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in April.... He ranks fourth in receptions, third in receiving yards, second in touchdowns and third in all-purpose yards for the Wildcats....

Rams Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Friday, July 4th, 2008

He was the second overall pick in the NFL draft, but the education of Chris Long continues.

With the offseason work now complete, Long points toward training camp as a time when he will simply strive to improve. As for the on-field work after being drafted, Long said, "It's humbling. A lot of it flew by quick. But you see the big picture and you realize it's a cycle and you're starting over again."

Long played in a 3-4 defense in college and also was on the left side. He is now on the right side for the Rams. He is looking forward to the time when he'll be able to just play rather than having to think.

"You're always thinking until you get to that point where you know (your assignments) like the back of your hand," he said.

Kentucky’s Burton reaches deal with Rams (AP)

Friday, July 4th, 2008 Former University of Kentucky receiver Keenan Burton says he's reached a three-year deal with the St. Louis Rams. Burton says his agent, Todd France, finished the deal on Thursday. Burton says he believes the contract to be worth more than $1 million. Burton was selected by the Rams in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in April.

Favre says ESPN report of his return to NFL is ‘all rumor’

Friday, July 4th, 2008 GREEN BAY, WIS. — Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Report: Favre considers return to football

Friday, July 4th, 2008 GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Brett Favre is considering coming out of retirement, according to an ESPN report.... ESPN's Chris Mortensen said Wednesday a Green Bay Packers source told him the 38-year-old Favre told coach Mike McCarthy in the past two weeks that he has the itch to play.... The Packers' former quarterback retired March 6 after a 17-year career.... Cornerback Al Harris said on ESPN's NFL Live that Favre also made similar comments to him....

Graduating important for Glover

Friday, July 4th, 2008 After 12 NFL seasons, six of which concluded with Pro Bowl trips, La'Roi Glover could have festooned his home with all sorts of football mementos.

Rams lose out on lineman

Friday, July 4th, 2008 The rival San Francisco 49ers have beaten out the Rams for the services of veteran offensive lineman Barry Sims.

Seventh-rounders have a real shot

Friday, July 4th, 2008 The Rams took the University of Idaho's David Vobora with the last selection in the 252-player draft after choosing Tulsa's Chris Chamberlain 24 picks earlier.

Ex-Cat Burton signs with Rams

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Former University of Kentucky receiver Keenan Burton signed a three-year contract with the St.

Premier ends deal with Rams running back Steven Jackson

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008

Most agents do not terminate relationships with star athlete clients, but that is exactly what Santa Monica, Calif.-based Premier Sports & Entertainment principal Gary Uberstine did recently by ending his deal ...

As they work, Rams players sense a ‘new energy’

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 On a blustery day in late March, when the Rams gathered for the start of their offseason conditioning program, the sting of a 3-13 record had dulled somewhat. But the ache of their wrenching 2007 season persisted.

Rams Notes: Gradkowski battles for QB spot

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008 Less than two years ago, rookie Bruce Gradkowski was opening eyes as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' starting quarterback. Now, he's fighting for a job as the Rams' third-stringer.

St. Louis Rams Inside Slant

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

With the offseason work now complete, Long points toward training camp as a time when he will simply strive to improve.