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Extra Points: Sam, Foles, Thompson, FXFL

June 16th, 2015 at 3:31pm CST by Luke Adams

Conspiracy theories have emerged about Michael Sam and why he requested permission last Friday to leave the his CFL team’s training camp for personal reasons. There are still no concrete answers as to why the NFL’s first openly gay drafted player made that call, Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette writes.

In a separate piece, Zurkowsky notes that the latest theory is that Sam sensed that he wouldn’t make the Montreal Alouettes’ roster and – seeing the writing on the wall – left to save face for himself and the club. While GM Jim Popp says the door remains open for Sam’s return, another source within the organization said that’s unlikely to happen. The Alouettes officially moved the former Rams draftee to the suspended list, according to the CFL (on Twitter).

Let’s round up a few more odds and ends from around the football world:

Following up on yesterday’s report about extension talks between Nick Foles and the Rams, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com tweets that the quarterback loves being in St. Louis, but will let agent David Dunn handle negotiations. As Wagoner adds in a second tweet, the Rams are talking to a few potential 2016 free agents about new contracts, so it doesn’t sound like they’re focused exclusively on Foles.
Taylor Thompson‘s 2015 season is off to an ominous start. According to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean, the Titans tight end is facing a fine for arriving late to the team’s mandatory minicamp, and is still having issues with the knee he injured last season, raising concerns about his NFL future.
Former Wake Forest wideout Matt James was trying out for the Saints today at the club’s minicamp, a source tells Evan Woodbery of the New Orleans Times-Picayune (Twitter link).
The FXFL is getting ready to get its 2015 season underway, but Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports (on Twitter) hears from a source that multiple players are still owed money from last season. The FXFL had its first season in 2014, beginning in October. Since then, several players from the upstart league have found their way to the NFL.
Bill Williamson of ESPN.com wonders if the Raiders could be in the mix for two players released by their respective teams today, running back Shonn Greene and safety Taylor Mays.
Former Cowboys running back Tashard Choice is at the team’s minicamp today, but it’s in a coaching capacity, not as a player, as Todd Archer of ESPNDallas.com explains (via Twitter).

Zach Links contributed to this post.

Workout Notes: Jennings, Clemons, Winston

September 30th, 2014 at 7:42pm CST by Zachary Links

Earlier today, we learned that the Titans brought in cornerbacks Derek Cox, Brandon Ghee, and Curtis Marsh for auditions. Here’s a look at the latest workouts from around the NFL..

The Falcons worked out free agent safeties M.D. Jennings and Chris Clemons, according to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com (on Twitter). McClure reported last night that the Falcons were looking into veteran safeties in the wake of William Moore‘s injury. Unfortunately for Jennings, who is only 26, the Falcons informed him that they wanted to go a little younger (link). One has to assume that doesn’t bode well for Clemons either.
NFLPA president Eric Winston was among the offensive linemen working out for the Falcons today, according to Ed Werder of ESPN.com (via Twitter). Atlanta inked guard Harland Gunn and tackle Cameron Bradfield earlier today, so he probably isn’t a fit right now.
The Dolphins checked out linebacker Desmond Bishop, according to Field Yates of ESPN.com (on Twitter). Meanwhile, the Lions hosted running backs Alex Green and Tashard Choice and wide receivers Ramses Barden and Damian Williams.
Free agent defensive linemen Nate Collins and Jermelle Cudjo worked out for the Bears this week, according to Jeff Dickerson of ESPNChicago.com (on Twitter).

Colts Cut Tashard Choice, Jake McDonough

February 18th, 2014 at 3:43pm CST by Luke Adams

The Colts have cut two players, waiving defensive lineman Jake McDonough and releasing running back Tashard Choice, according to Brian McIntyre (via Twitter). McDonough must past through waivers before becoming a free agent, while Choice is immediately eligible for unrestricted free agency.

Choice, 29, joined the Colts after spending most of the 2013 season with the Bills. The ex-Cowboy had 46 combined carries for the two teams last season, totaling 170 yards on the ground. He figures to catch on with an NFL team searching for backfield depth.

As for McDonough, he signed in 2013 with the Jets and then the Colts as an undrafted free agent, but never saw action in an NFL game. If another team takes a flier on the defensive end for 2014, he’ll likely be hard-pressed to earn a roster spot.