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| According to NFLDraftScout.com, the 2008 supplemental draft, which had tentatively been scheduled for next week, has been cancelled.
"No one applied at the time of the deadline," 49ers general manager Scot McCloughan confirmed Thursday. The NFL sent out a memo to all 32 teams informing them of the announcement Wednesday. Nine players have been selected in the supplemental draft over the past decade, including Chargers Pro Bowl nose guard Jamal Williams.
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Our View: There have been several articles recently that mentioned Southern California middle linebacker Rey Maualuga, Oklahoma State tight Brandon Pettigrew and Mississippi State offensive tackle Michael Brown as candidates for the draft. |
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| San Diego linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to settle his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him while working in an off-duty capacity two years ago, an event that essentially ended Foley's professional football career, according to the Associated Press. |
Our View: Foley attorney Harvey Levine says the settlement was reached with Officer Aaron Mansker and his employer, the city of Coronado, on Wednesday before testimony resumed in the week-old civil trial, though the financial terms are confidential. The player was shot in his leg, hip and hand in September 2006 after Mansker followed his car home on suspicion the driver was drunk. Foley pleaded guilty in 2007 to misdemeanor drunken driving. |
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| According to Chargers.com, tackle Corey Clark the Chargers seveth round pick from the 2008 draft has been signed to a four-year contract. |
Our View: Clark was a two-year starter at Texas A&M. He was the Chargers seveth round selection with the 234th pick of the 2008 draft. |
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| The Chargers have inked fifth-round rookie running back Marcus Thomas (UTEP), according to Chargers.com. The deal is for four years, but financial details were not disclosed. |
Our View: He is a big back at 6-2 215 and runs with a slashing style. He is expected to battle Darren Sproles and fellow rookie Jacob Hester for playing time behind Ladainian Tomlinson. |
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