The Oakland Raiders have signed undrafted free agent quarterback Matt McGloin.

General manager Reggie McKenzie also formally announced Thursday that the team signed free agent kick returner and wide receiver Josh Cribbs.

McGloin set a Penn State record with 46 career touchdown passes. He also set single-season program marks in 2012 for completions (270) and yards passing (3,266), and tied the season record in touchdown passes (24).

The Raiders waived linebacker Jerrell Harris and long snapper Nick Guess to make room on the roster.

The San Diego Chargers have signed linebacker Thomas Keiser, who was waived by Carolina on Monday.

The signing Thursday comes two days after outside linebacker Melvin Ingram tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, putting his season in jeopardy.

The Chargers also are wooing free agent Dwight Freeney.

Keiser spent his first two seasons with the Panthers after joining them as an undrafted rookie from Stanford in 2011. He started his rookie season on the practice squad and was signed to the active roster for the final eight games in which he totaled four sacks, an interception and nine tackles. Last year, Keiser played in four games before being placed on injured reserve with a damaged left elbow.

Well this might be one of the most surprising news out of the NFL since the draft just a few weeks ago. Ravens LB Rolando McClain has called it a career at just the age of 23 today. McClain who some may was supposed to replace the retiring Ray Lewis at LB this upcoming season. McClain who signed a one year deal by the Ravens coming over from the Raiders.

You may remember that McClain was arrested on April 22 for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. This may not be much a surprise since it was his third arrest in a span of eleven months. He was previously charged in a 2011 shooting, and police arrested him in January on charges of having his car windows tinted too darkly and trying to lie about his identity. McClain was sentenced to jail on an assault charge after the shooting, but prosecutors later dismissed the case.

There were some speculation that he could lose his starting job at LB for the Ravens this season after drafting Arthur Brown in the second round. The eighth overall pick of the 2010 draft, McClain finished his NFL career with 274 tackles (195 solo), 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and 23 passes defended in 41 career games with Oakland. Now who wonders what the Ravens will do next after having a tough offseason losing a lot of free agents especially on defense.

Cribbs is tied for the most Career Kickoff Returns in History with Eight returns

The former “Superman” of Cleveland has moved on. Josh Cribbs is now repping the Silver and Black, and will be a new weapon to the Raiders in the return, and pass game for the Raiders. Josh Cribbs has been stuck in the deserted Cleveland for a long time. On Twitter he is excited for the new change as Cribbs says: ” I have a chip on my shoulder, and a lot to prove”.

Cribb sure didn’t do anything for the Browns as a pass catcher, but some do make the argument he was stuck in a system that didn’t fit his needs in the West Coast offense. Cribbs was also used to be almost as the Mr.Everything and Anything guy in Cleveland; Kick Returns, Catching, and even some Direct Snaps. Cribbs had done everything for a team that had no star power on it.

Cribbs will help the Raiders fill a void at the return department with out a doubt, and will add a scary duo if Jacoby Ford is able to return from a foot injury that happened in the 2012 season.  No details have been out on what is the structure of Josh Cribbs contract. Cribbs is also still recovering from a knee injury suffered during the 2012 season.

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This same injury is the one that lead to Garrard being released by the Miamia Dolphins One Year Ago

The quarterback room for the Jets just got smaller. Former Jacksonville Jaguar Quarterback David Garrard knee has been swelling after every pratice so far with the Jets. Garrard feels as if his limitations that he has will not benfit him or the teaml. Garrard has also told two of the Jets teammates that he is done from certain reports.

When it comes down to the Jets they are now down to Mark Sanchez, rookie Geno Smith, Greg McElroy, and Matt Simms battling for the top QB spot on the Jets. Some reports feel as of right now Geno Smith could be leading this Quarterback battle. No word is official on the Jet’s end that David Garrard has officialy left the team.

More will be announced either later today, or tomorrow if Garrard left the team.

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San Diego Chargers outside linebacker Melvin Ingram has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Tuesday morning during organized team activity practice.

If the ligament is completely torn and surgery is needed, it could sideline Ingram for the complete 2013-14 season.

Melvin Ingram was the Chargers first-round pick (18th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft.  Ingram attended the University of South Carolina where as a junior in 2010, he led the team with nine sacks.  In 2011, Ingram registered 10 sacks, 15 tackles for loss, and two interceptions. He also scored three touchdowns.

In his rookie season in the NFL, Ingram played in 16 games, started just one game and ended the season with one sack, 16 tackles and a forced fumble.

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“It’s a beautiful building,” center John Sullivan said after the unveiling. “Clear is the new retractable.”

The Vikings players will literally see the light. The new building (which is set to have 65,000 capacity) will feature a translucent roof and moveable front windows. The Vikings will vacate the Metrodome for the 2013 season. They will play outdoors for two years at the University of Minnesota’s TCF Bank Stadium until the stadium is ready in time for the 2016 season. The steeply pitched roof will let natural light in, making the covered, glass-centric seem more like it’s outside. The slope of the roof will also allow for easier snow removal. The Metrodome’s Teflon roof infamously collapsed during a snow storm in December 2010, forcing the Vikings to play elsewhere for their last two home games that season. The $975 million project is set to be constructed during the 2013 NFL season.

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Round 1 (PICK 22):  N/A (via Trade with St. Louis):  Redskins surrendered their 1st Round Selection in 2013 to Rams during the Robert Griffin III trade.

Round 2 (PICK 51):  David Amerson CB/North Carolina State University:  Having one of worst secondaries in the NFL in 2012, the Washington Redskins look to bolster their secondary with a 6’1″ aggressive, ball-hawking cornerback in the form of David Amerson.  Amerson led the NCAA in interceptions in 2011 with 13 but, was overaggressive in 2012 and was beaten on numerous occasions leading to questions about his discipline as a cornerback.  However, he still managed to tally 5 INTs which shows his prowess for making plays on the football, a trait that cannot be denied.  After being drafted by the Redskins, Amerson admitted that the success of 2011 went to his head and made him greedy, that admission shows growth, and coupled with his long, 6’1″ frame, 4.4 40 speed, willingness to tackle, and play-making ability Amerson could be an awesome addition to the Redskins defense.  [GRADE: TRIPLE]

Round 3 (PICK 85):  Jordan Reed TE/University of Florida:  Strictly a BPA (Best Player Available) selection, this is evident because of the Redskins lack necessity at the tight end position.  Probably more so a position of strength for the Redskins, an early selection dedicated to a position that shouldn’t require immediate attention shows that this was a BPA pick.  Mike Shanahan said in a press conference after day two of the 2013 NFL Draft that Reed a converted TE from QB at Florida was “simply too good to pass on.”  Part of the new wave of hybrid TEs (WR athleticism/skill trapped in TE body), Jordan Reed possesses the ability to make plays with the football in his hands and the innate and distinct ability to make defenders miss in space a devastatingly rare trait for a TE.  Add to the mix that Reed is a mismatch for most linebackers and some safeties and the Redskins have increased the weaponry for Robert Griffin III and that high-powered offense.  [GRADE:  TRIPLE]

Round 4 (PICK 119):  Phillip Thomas S/Fresno State University:  The Redskins got their man in the 4th round, in safety Phillip Thomas, a smart, instinctive safety that led the nation in 2012 with 8 INTs.  As anemic as the Redskins were in the secondary, no position was worse than the safety position.  The Redskins desperately need an upgrade at the safety position if they want to maximize their opportunity to repeat as NFC East Champs, enter Phillip Thomas.  The fourth round selection is a versatile, ball-hawking safety that projects well to the NFL, a willing and able tackler that excels at making plays on the football, the Redskins got extreme value with Thomas in the 4th round a player that most likely will be a starter for the Redskins at some point in 2013.  [GRADE:  TRIPLE]

Round 5 (PICK 154):  Chris Thompson RB/Florida State University:  In the fifth round the Redskins owned two selections and spent the first on FSU RB Chris Thompson, an intriguing prospect.  Intriguing in many regards, first Thompson was oft injured at Florida State and career seemed to be somewhat in jeopardy due to chronic back problems but Thompson persevered to put together a respectable senior season and landed himself in Washington.  One of the areas the Redskins struggled in last season was kickoff return.  The Redskins lacked elusive, explosiveness as Brandon Banks proved to be a lateral runner and Niles Paul brought no wiggle to the unit.  Chris Thompson offers the Redskins return value and also a change of pace option and a pass catching threat out of the backfield, with 4.4 speed at 5’7″ Thompson could prove to be a dangerous threat for the Redskins in some capacity.  [GRADE:  DOUBLE]

Round 5 (PICK 162):  Brandon Jenkins DE/Florida State University:  Mike Mayock said of the selection of Brandon Jenkins by the Redskins in the fifth round “This is a guy that at this point in the draft is value.  Heavy production in the SEC as a pass-rush specialist.  When you get in the sub package[s], this is a guy you can move around a little bit.  He can really help you.”  The value with this pick for the Redskins is tremendous, might turn out to be the steal of the draft for the Redskins in the fifth round.  Brandon Jenkins is only available at this point of the draft because of medical, he suffered a LisFranc injury to his foot and missed essentially all of the 2012 season and then declared for the draft.  If Jenkins can get back to his 2010 form when he amassed 21.5 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks and be the disruptive force that the Redskins envision him being, Jenkins could arguably be the steal of not only the Redskins’ draft, but the draft as a whole.  [GRADE:  HOME RUN]

Round 6 (PICK 191):  Bacarri Rambo S/University of Georgia:  This pick in the sixth round was indicative of just how bad the Redskins were against the pass in 2012 as they devoted a third selection to their beleaguered secondary this time in the form of the safety out of Georgia, Bacarri Rambo.  Bacarri Rambo probably has second or third round talent but, off-the-field issues coupled with a gambler’s mentality on it, makes him a potential liability that many teams weren’t willing to invest a pick in.  The Redskins looking to upgrade their secondary weren’t swayed by the off-the-field transgressions and took the extremely talented yet risky Rambo in the sixth round.  On the field Rambo is a big play waiting to happen, at 6’1″ with great athleticism, Rambo could be diamond in the rough for the Redskins.  If the coaching staff can get Rambo to scale back on risk-taking on the field and Rambo can do the same off of it, sky could be the limit for Bacarri Rambo.  [GRADE: DOUBLE]

Round 7 (PICK 228):  Jawan Jamison RB/Rutgers University:  Unfortunately the Redskins were being greedy in the 7th round, instead of attacking another position that could potentially use more depth like defensive line, offensive line, or wide receiver, Mike Shanahan continued his fascination with late round running backs selecting Rutgers product Jawan Jamison.  At an already crowded position, Jamison comes in and doesn’t do anything great but everything solid; a recipe to be overlooked as a seventh round selection.  Jamison will be a long shot to crack the Redskins roster and seems to be a bit of overkill.  [GRADE:  SINGLE]

Overall the Redskins weathered the storm beautifully of not having a first round selection, making sound decisions on players who have a great chance of making an immediate impact on the roster all the while not over-extending for any of their draftees.  Redskins were able to address their abysmal secondary with three different players who all bring three different skill sets to the table, land a potential game-changer in the fifth round in Brandon Jenkins and offered up two more playmaking options to an already explosive offense with picks Reed and Thompson.  Only time will tell how successful this draft class will be, but Mike Shanahan and Bruce Allen seem to be getting pretty comfortable in Washington and this draft seems to reflect the imprint that the two have made since coming to the Nation’s Capital.  [OVERALL GRADE:  TRIPLE]

“We picked up some good guys in the draft. It is going to be up yo us (players) to getting the chemistry up to where we can play off each other. We are going to do some big things this year.” -Nick Fairley

I’m sorry but the Lions need to do A LOT more if they even want to make the playoffs. They had a good free agency, but then turned a lot heads when they picked up the Ghanian freak of nature, Ezekiel Ansah, with the 5^th pick in the NFL Draft. All though the defense has improved a bit, the Lions rank 1^st in the league for opponent PPG (26.4) under Jim Schwartz and crew. Unless they find help in that defense and improve the o-line, better luck next year Nick.