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Springs Addresses Failed-Physical Report, Ponders Retirement

By Dan GrazianoMay 19th 2010 – 3:13PM

Tuesday's news was that the Patriots released Shawn Springs. Wednesday's was a couple of reports that said they did that because he failed a physical. But Springs, a 35-year-old veteran of 13 NFL seasons, doesn't seem bothered by any of it. In a phone interview with FanHouse on Wednesday, Springs described himself as...

Patriots Release Shawn Springs

By Chris BurkeMay 18th 2010 – 4:20PM

New England announced the release of veteran cornerback Shawn Springs on Tuesday, just one year after signing Springs as a free agent. The 35-year-old Springs played 12 games for the Patriots last season, starting eight. He recorded 40 tackles and one interception. Springs could be near the end of his 13-year NFL career....

Summer Scramble: AFC East Position Battles to Watch

By Dan GrazianoJul 9th 2009 – 9:00AM

It's July, the slowest month of the year for the NFL, and it's driving you nuts. You need a fix. A hit. Anything NFL to pull you through the dog days. FanHouse is here to help with an in-depth look at each division that should have you plenty prepared for training camp. We're calling it the Summer Scramble, and today we...

Owens Trying to Move On, Grudgingly

By Calvin WatkinsMay 27th 2009 – 5:45PM

Terrell Owens is trying to smile these days. I think it's a forced smile. He doesn't want to be in Buffalo. Nothing personal. Buffalo isn't Dallas. The Cowboys are where Owens wanted to be. The Cowboys are where Owens wanted to retire. But the Cowboys thought he was too much of a disruptive force to remain.So, he was let...

Report: Patriots Interested in Raiders' Derrick Burgess

By Ryan WilsonMay 19th 2009 – 9:25AM

After an injury-filled, $8 million season in Washington, Jason Taylor was back on the free-agent market this spring. Several teams needing a pass rusher showed interest, including the Patriots, who had previously traded veteran linebacker Mike Vrabel to the Chiefs. Taylor ended up in Miami, where he started his career and...

Background on Shawn Springs

Shawn Springs (born March 11, 1975) is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons.

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