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According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to a trade with the St. Louis Rams for offensive lineman John Greco.

Greco is a former third round pick from the 2008 NFL Draft, and he had started just four games in 26 career appearances for the Rams. This move was likely made because new Browns head coach Pat Shurmur knows him from his days as the St. Louis offensive coordinator, and sees some potential in him.

There has been no word yet on what the Browns have given up for Greco, but one would assume that it’s a late round pick, or possibly a conditional pick based on Greco’s playing time.

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Rams and first-round pick Robert Quinn agreed to terms on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season.

The Rams also agreed to terms on a three-year deal with defensive tackle Justin Bannan, a nine-year veteran who played with the Denver Broncos last season.

Quinn, the 14th pick out of North Carolina, had to wait five days after changing agents before signing. He missed the first day of training camp on Saturday, but is expected to be on the field Sunday.

Coach Steve Spagnuolo said after the first workout that Quinn’s plane had landed in St. Louis and that the two had spoken by telephone. Spagnuolo added that Quinn hadn’t signed earlier because of a personal issue, not a contract issue.

“Now it’s physicals and the contract. Hopefully that won’t be a problem,” Spagnuolo said. “We’ll get him out there just as soon as the league says we can do it.”

Quinn had 11 sacks as a sophomore, but was among three players kicked off the team last year for receiving improper benefits, and then was declared permanently ineligible.

The 32-year-old Bannan started every game last year and is considered a strong run stopper.

Earlier in the day, wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker and cornerback Al Harris agreed to terms on one-year contracts to go with the previous signings of safety Quintin Mikell, guard Harvey Dahl and outside linebacker Zac Diles.

Spagnuolo said the Rams were attempting to restructure contracts with offensive guard Jacob Bell and defensive back James Butler, and were hopeful both could remain with the team. Both were on the sidelines watching practice.

Spagnuolo said he’d like to re-sign offensive guard Adam Goldberg, an unrestricted free agent.

Sims-Walker had 43 catches with a 13.1-yard average and seven touchdowns last year for the Jacksonville Jaguars and has 14 touchdowns the last two seasons, providing a deep threat for Sam Bradford. The Rams had been considering re-signing Mark Clayton, who was sidelined by knee surgery last October, but Spagnuolo said Clayton wasn’t ready.

“Mark right now, the leg’s not right just yet,” Spagnuolo said. “So we’re going to just kind of hold off.”

Sims-Walker said the Rams contacted him for the first time Friday morning.

The 36-year-old Harris played only three games last year because of a knee injury and is reunited with Spagnuolo, who had been an assistant coach in Philadelphia when Harris played for the Eagles. Harris, a 13-year veteran, played three games with the Dolphins last year after returning from a knee injury.

“I love the game, man, love the game,” Harris said. “Still got something to prove. Here to help win. Spags, great guy. Just trying to help build something.”

The first practice was an early-morning walkthrough and Spagnuolo said coaches had to rein in players eager for action. In a two-hour afternoon session, Spagnuolo tried his best not to be too demanding.

“I was talking to myself the whole practice, I really was,” Spagnuolo said. “You’re trying to get them ready, you don’t want to wear them out, you’re trying to stay away from injuries but yet you want them to be ready to go.

“Be calm, be cool, let this one go, it’s day one.”

Players were enthusiastic with the initial results.

“The first day was good,” running back Steven Jackson said. “It felt great to get out here with the team, actually sit down with the coaching staff, and just being in the whole team element.”

Nine players, eight rookies plus second-year wide receiver Danario Alexander, cramped in heat and high humidity that spiked after a storm.

ST. LOUIS (AP)—The St. Louis Rams and first-round pick Robert Quinn(notes) agreed
to terms on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season.

The Rams also agreed to terms on a three-year deal with defensive tackle
Justin Bannan(notes), a nine-year veteran who played with the Denver Broncos last
season.

Quinn, the 14th pick out of North Carolina, had to wait five days after
changing agents before signing. He missed the first day of training camp on
Saturday, but is expected to be on the field Sunday.

Coach Steve Spagnuolo said after the first workout that Quinn’s plane had
landed in St. Louis and that the two had spoken by telephone. Spagnuolo added
that Quinn hadn’t signed earlier because of a personal issue, not a contract
issue.

“Now it’s physicals and the contract. Hopefully that won’t be a problem,”
Spagnuolo said. “We’ll get him out there just as soon as the league says we can
do it.”

Quinn had 11 sacks as a sophomore, but was among three players kicked off
the team last year for receiving improper benefits, and then was declared
permanently ineligible.

The 32-year-old Bannan started every game last year and is considered a
strong run stopper.

Earlier in the day, wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker(notes) and cornerback Al Harris(notes)
agreed to terms on one-year contracts to go with the previous signings of safety
Quintin Mikell(notes), guard Harvey Dahl(notes) and outside linebacker Zac Diles(notes).

Spagnuolo said the Rams were attempting to restructure contracts with
offensive guard Jacob Bell(notes) and defensive back James Butler(notes), and were hopeful
both could remain with the team. Both were on the sidelines watching practice.

Spagnuolo said he’d like to re-sign offensive guard Adam Goldberg(notes), an
unrestricted free agent.

Sims-Walker had 43 catches with a 13.1-yard average and seven touchdowns
last year for the Jacksonville Jaguars and has 14 touchdowns the last two
seasons, providing a deep threat for Sam Bradford(notes). The Rams had been considering
re-signing Mark Clayton(notes), who was sidelined by knee surgery last October, but
Spagnuolo said Clayton wasn’t ready.

“Mark right now, the leg’s not right just yet,” Spagnuolo said. “So we’re
going to just kind of hold off.”

Sims-Walker said the Rams contacted him for the first time Friday morning.

The 36-year-old Harris played only three games last year because of a knee
injury and is reunited with Spagnuolo, who had been an assistant coach in
Philadelphia when Harris played for the Eagles. Harris, a 13-year veteran,
played three games with the Dolphins last year after returning from a knee
injury.

“I love the game, man, love the game,” Harris said. “Still got something
to prove. Here to help win. Spags, great guy. Just trying to help build
something.”

The first practice was an early-morning walkthrough and Spagnuolo said
coaches had to rein in players eager for action. In a two-hour afternoon
session, Spagnuolo tried his best not to be too demanding.

“I was talking to myself the whole practice, I really was,” Spagnuolo
said. “You’re trying to get them ready, you don’t want to wear them out, you’re
trying to stay away from injuries but yet you want them to be ready to go.

“Be calm, be cool, let this one go, it’s day one.”

Players were enthusiastic with the initial results.

“The first day was good,” running back Steven Jackson said. “It felt
great to get out here with the team, actually sit down with the coaching staff,
and just being in the whole team element.”

Nine players, eight rookies plus second-year wide receiver Danario
Alexander(notes), cramped in heat and high humidity that spiked after a storm.

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Jul 30, 2011 – The St. Louis Rams have finally inked their first round pick Robert Quinn, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Rams training camp started today, so the team will be anxious to get their new defensive end on the field as soon as possible. Quinn had some issues with his former agent and recently signed a new one, which complicated his situation. Though rules have complicated his signing, Quinn and the Rams have agreed to a deal and he will be practicing with the team soon.

Quinn was the 14th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and he should give the Rams some much needed help at defensive end. Though rookie QB Sam Bradford had the Rams on the brink of a playoff berth, albeit out of the weak NFC West, there’s no question that their pass rush needed some serious help.

The investigation into violations at North Carolina kept Quinn off the field in 2010, but he put up an impressive 11 sacks in 2009 for the Tar Heels. For more on Quinn’s signing and the St. Louis Rams, check out SB Nation’s Rams blog Turf Show Times.

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ST. LOUIS (AP)—The St. Louis Rams and first-round pick Robert Quinn(notes) agreed
to terms on a four-year contract with an option for a fifth season.

Quinn, the 14th pick out of North Carolina, had to wait five days after
changing agents before signing. He missed the first day of training camp on
Saturday but is expected to be on the field Sunday.

Coach Steve Spagnuolo said after the first workout that Quinn’s plane had
landed in St. Louis and that the two had spoken by telephone. Spagnuolo added
that Quinn hadn’t signed earlier because of a personal issue, not a contract
issue.

“Now it’s physicals and the contract. Hopefully that won’t be a problem,”
Spagnuolo said. “We’ll get him out there just as soon as the league says we can
do it.”

Quinn had 11 sacks as a sophomore, but was among three players kicked off
the team last year for receiving improper benefits, and then was declared
permanently ineligible.

Earlier in the day, wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker(notes) and cornerback Al Harris(notes)
agreed to terms on one-year contracts.

Spagnuolo said the Rams were attempting to restructure contracts with
offensive guard Jacob Bell(notes) and defensive back James Butler(notes), and were hopeful
both could remain with the team. Both were on the sidelines watching practice.

Spagnuolo said he’d like to re-sign offensive guard Adam Goldberg(notes), an
unrestricted free agent.

Sims-Walker had 43 catches with a 13.1-yard average and seven touchdowns
last year for the Jacksonville Jaguars and has 14 touchdowns the last two
seasons, providing a deep threat for Sam Bradford(notes). The Rams had been considering
re-signing Mark Clayton(notes), who was sidelined by knee surgery last October, but
Spagnuolo said Clayton wasn’t ready.

“Mark right now, the leg’s not right just yet,” Spagnuolo said. “So we’re
going to just kind of hold off.”

Sims-Walker said the Rams contacted him for the first time Friday morning.

The 36-year-old Harris played only three games last year because of a knee
injury and is reunited with Spagnuolo, who had been an assistant coach in
Philadelphia when Harris played for the Eagles. Harris, a 13-year veteran,
played three games with the Dolphins last year after returning from a knee
injury.

“I love the game, man, love the game,” Harris said. “Still got something
to prove. Here to help win. Spags, great guy. Just trying to help build
something.”

The first practice was an early-morning walkthrough and Spagnuolo said
coaches had to rein in players eager for action. In a two-hour afternoon
session, Spagnuolo tried his best not to be too demanding.

“I was talking to myself the whole practice, I really was,” Spagnuolo
said. “You’re trying to get them ready, you don’t want to wear them out, you’re
trying to stay away from injuries but yet you want them to be ready to go.

“Be calm, be cool, let this one go, it’s day one.”

Players were enthusiastic with the initial results.

“The first day was good,” running back Steven Jackson said. “It felt
great to get out here with the team, actually sit down with the coaching staff,
and just being in the whole team element.”

Nine players, eight rookies plus second-year wide receiver Danario
Alexander(notes), cramped in heat and high humidity that spiked after a storm.