March 4th NFL updates

For Ohhmy.net
By James T. Ingram

RAMS SIGN CENTER

Looking to strengthen a beat up offensive line, the Rams signed free agent center Jason Brown to a five-year, $37.5 million contract.

“We are excited to Welcome Jason to the Rams family”, said Head Coach Steve Spagnuolo. “Jason was one of our top priorities entering free agency..”

The 6-3, 320 pound center was formerly with the Baltimore Ravens for the first four years of his NFL career, starting 45 of 54 games and all 16 games, last season, for the Ravens.

Brown, who turns 26 on May 5 is married and boasts that his wife will officially begin her dental practice this May as well( sorry ladies).

He (Brown) feels that coming from a playoff team like Baltimore that his work ethic will be an asset to the Rams, who struggled in the trenches during the 2008 season.

WITHERSPOON DOES NFL-USO TOUR

Rams linebacker Will Witherspoon, the son of a retired military officer, will join other NFL players on a weeklong visit to U.S. troops at military bases throughout the Persian Gulf.

For the past 40 years the NFL-USO program have visited troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia , Iraq, Japan, Korea, Kuwait and Somalia to thank them for their service as well as boost morale among those on extended tours of duty.

NFL PLAYERS MISSING IN BOATING ACCIDENT

Oakland Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper and NFL free agent defensive lineman Corey Smith are missing, at press time, in an apparent fishing accident near Tampa, Florida.

Also missing are former South Florida player William Bleakley. The only survivor, thus far, is Nick Schuyler who was found hanging on to a boat engine after floating for 2 days.

Marquis Cooper’s 21-foot boat was anchored when it flipped, due to rough seas.

At press time the Coast Guard continues to search for the missing players and their friend.