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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....

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.

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.

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 lose out to 49ers on lineman

Monday, June 30th, 2008 The rival San Francisco 49ers have beaten out the Rams for the services of veteran offensive lineman Barry Sims.

Rams lose out to the 49ers on lineman

Monday, June 30th, 2008 The rival San Francisco 49ers have beaten out the Rams for the services of veteran offensive lineman Barry Sims.

49ers beat out Rams for OL Sims

Monday, June 30th, 2008 Veteran offensive lineman Barry Sims agreed to a two-year free-agent deal with San Francisco.

Team revises ‘O’ line

Monday, June 30th, 2008 Last year, the Rams were forced to reshuffle their offensive line several times because of injuries. Now, they're doing it voluntarily.

Ex-Giant Martin walks for charity

Sunday, June 29th, 2008 Former New York Giants lineman George Martin went through 24 pairs of shoes and lost 40 pounds before finishing his cross-country walk Saturday, raising $2 million along the way for sick 9/11 rescue workers.

Battered Walker remains in hospital

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008 Oakland wide receiver Javon Walker remained hospitalized with a concussion and a battered face Tuesday, one day after he was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street after a night on the town.