Texans sign Justin Forsett

Terry McCormick - National Football Post

The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks running back Justin Forsett, the player indicated via Twitter on Saturday.

Forsett had said to follow @ShowerPill for the revelation of where he was going, and a tweet from that account indicated he is going to the Texans, whom he visited recently.

Forsett spent the past four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, with his best year coming in 2010 when he ran for 619 yards on 114 carries and caught 41 passes for 350 more yards.

In Houston, he will vie for a backup job behind Arian Foster and with his receiving skills perhaps see some time as a third-down back.

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Details surrounding Justin Blackmon's arrest

Posted by Evan Silva on June 3, 2012, 4:04 PM EDT

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You already know a little bit about Jaguars rookie receiver Justin Blackmon’s Sunday arrest for aggravated DUI. We had the news up at noon, and Florio explained how the arrest may affectBlackmon’s yet-to-be-negotiated rookie contract.

More details have emerged, and we’re going to go in-depth on a slow NFL news day.

Though it was initially reported that Blackmon’s arrest occurred at 10 a.m. Sunday morning, The Oklahoman reports that Blackmon was arrested at 3 a.m. Sunday. It sounds like he was booked into police custody at 10 a.m.

Blackmon posted $1,000 bond and was released from Payne County Jail at 12:45 p.m. this afternoon.

Stillwater police spokesman Capt. Randy Dickerson informed the Associated Pressthat Blackmon blew a 0.24 on his breathalyzer test. That’s three times the legal limit in the state of Oklahoma.

Blackmon was driving a white Chevy Tahoe. He was the only person in the truck.

Police didn’t need long to determine that Blackmon was drunk. “He was unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred, and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot,” Dickerson said. “He admitted to consuming alcohol prior to driving.”

Blackmon’s Sunday arrest was similar to his 2010 DUI arrest at Oklahoma State, in that he was pulled over for speeding before drunken-driving determination was made by police. Whereas in 2010 Blackmon was driving 92 in a 60-mph zone, he was caught driving 60 mph in a zone of 35 on Sunday. The first DUI occurred at 3:45 a.m. The latest at 3 a.m.

Blackmon was also observed “driving left of center” on Sunday morning. Alerted for pullover by police, Blackmon drove about four blocks before stopping in a gas station parking lot.

He will be arraigned on Monday afternoon.

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Aaron Rodgers stands by his criticism of the Pro Bowl

Posted by Michael David Smith on June 3, 2012, 7:01 AM EDT

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Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ripped the effort (or lack thereof) of some of his fellow Pro Bowlers after this year’s game, and the NFL’s decision to bring back the Pro Bowl for at least another year hasn’t changed his mind.

Rodgers told the Green Bay Press-Gazette that he thought the effort most of the guys brought to the game was a joke.

“After the Pro Bowl experience, the things that happened at the hotel, during the week and then in the game, I just thought was so disappointing,” Rodgers said. “Not only myself, the coaching staff that we brought, but to the fans. I mean, I’m sitting there, I bought six tickets as well so I have six people in the stands watching me in the game and I felt I was embarrassed for them so I just felt like it was the right time to say something like that.”

Bart Scott might not like it, but Rodgers is right: The quality of play in the Pro Bowl has grown increasingly poor, and if the players aren’t even going to act interested, there’s little reason to play the game at all.

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Sunday morning one-liners

Posted by Josh Alper on June 3, 2012, 8:42 AM EDT

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It looks like better days for the Bills aren’t too far away.

Some potential Dolphins storylines that could wind up on Hard Knocks.

RB Shane Vereen is a Patriots player to watch throughout offseason workouts.

Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com profiles a changed Jets coach Rex Ryan.

The Ravens claimed T Paul Madsen off of waivers from the Bills.

Bengals QB Andy Dalton has started to become a leader in the community.

Can the Browns finally break through against the Steelers?

Steelers LB James Harrison is one of many players to deal with serious back injuries.

Rookie DL Jared Crick looks like a perfect fit on the Texans defense.

Sylvia Mackey, widow of late Colts TE John Mackey, is waiting for the NFL and NFLPA to sort out issues over payments to her and other widows of former players.

Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon knows a few things about Jacksonville.

Eugene Amato plans to hold off the challengers for the Titans starting center job.

Former Broncos WR Rod Smith has had an easier time in retirement than many of his peers.

Chiefs TE Kevin Boss spent a week in Haiti this offseason.

Raiders S Tyvon Branch has everything you look for in a Cover-1 strong safety.

The Chargers could keep four tight ends this season.

Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com ranks Cowboys LB DeMarcus Ware as the best edge rusher in the NFL.

Is Tom Coughlin the best coach in Giants history?

A vote in favor of Eagles DE Jason Babin changing his mind about running with the bulls.

The Redskins claimed CB Morgan Trent off of waivers from the Jaguars.

How big an impact will CB Asante Samuel have on the Falcons?

Panthers DL Greg Hardy could be in position for a breakout season.

Pat Kirwan of CBSSports.com writes that existing contracts make it harder for the Saints and QB Drew Brees to agree to a deal.

The Buccaneers used this offseason to create an almost entirely new identity.

Bears players and coaches helped out at a football game between the Chicago police and fire departments.

The size of cornerbacks Chris Greenwood and Jonte Green could make a difference in the Lions secondary.

Packers DT Jerel Worthy went pro this year because he wants to help pay his parents’ medical bills.

Veteran Vikings have been setting a tone for the team with their participation in offseason work.

Do the Cardinals really have a quarterback competition?

CB Trumaine Johnson is working to make the transition from Montana to the Rams.

49ers WR Mario Manningham revisted his big Super Bowl catch recently.

Seahawks S Earl Thomas is quickly climbing the ladder of the league’s best at the position.

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