The Buzz

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Here is what is Buzzing around the NFL this week.

Schwartz: Newspaper headline led to Lions losing OTAs

Coach Jim Schwartz said a newspaper headline led to the Lions losing its final two organized team activities. The Lions were scheduled to have their 13th and 14th OTAs of the season Monday and Tuesday. But the NFL docked them those OTAs for violating off-season workout rules “pertaining to the intensity and tempo of drills.” “The league called and asked for film,” Schwartz said after today’s morning session of a three-day minicamp in Allen Park. “They actually saw a headline in one of our newspapers that said ‘Suh and Peterman battle it out in OTAs.’ And they flagged that and said, ‘Hey, we want to see the practice film.’ And I assume that they were looking for one-on-ones and things like that, which you’re not allowed to do with the offensive and defensive linemen, which we weren’t doing.” The story stemmed from the first combined practice with rookies and veterans May 18. — Detroit Free Press

Court ruling appears to allow Vikings Williams Wall to play

Vikings Kevin and Pat Williams are likely to play most if not all of the 2010 NFL season because of a ruling from the state Court of Appeals. In a ruling obtained Wednesday, the court denied a request from the NFL for an expedited hearing on the case, meaning it could be several months before anything is decided in the Williams’ lawsuit over their four-game suspensions for taking a banned diuretic. No briefing schedule has been set, and it generally takes weeks if not months for all parties to file their briefs and responses. Only when the file is complete will the court schedule oral arguments. After arguments occur, the court has up to 90 days to issue a ruling. The NFL pushed to resolve the matter of the four-game suspensions of the defensive linemen before the season started. The players opposed that request despite an earlier indication they would support a speedy hearing. — Star Tribune

Albert Haynesworth: I plan on attending Redskins camp

Albert Haynesworth released a statement today, making clear his intentions to participate in the Redskins training camp, which begins July 29. His statement read: “Despite my current differences with the Redskins, I have always planned to attend training camp and honor my contract. As I have previously said, I am continuing to prepare for the season individually and will report on time, in shape and ready to play football. Any issues I have with the club I will discuss privately and therefore do not plan to make any further public comments about this matter.” — Washington Post


Baltimore Ravens sign QB Marc Bulger
The Ravens have taken out what amounts to a $3.8 million insurance policy on starting quarterback Joe Flacco by agreeing Wednesday to a contract with two-time Pro Bowl selection Marc Bulger to be his backup. - Baltimore Sun


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