Green trade imminent as Culpepper will be released (Florida Sun-Sentinel)

The long-rumored deal that would send Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Trent Green to the Miami Dolphins is nearing reality, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel. 

When the deal is finalized, the team will likely release Daunte Culpepper.

News and notes while stacking up flapjacks and doing your debits…

Jays’ Ryan hits the DL with tendon strain (AP/SI.com) Buster Olney of ESPN reports that Ryan has an elbow strain and will go see Dr. James Andrews this week.

Spurrier: Remove Confederate flag from S.C. statehouse (USA Today) The ol’ ball coach makes his feelings known on Confederate flag, which catches those within earshot surprised.

Eagles mistakenly pay Westbrook bonus twice (AP/SI.com)  This same guy in the accounting department has to turn in his taxes tomorrow.  Beware.

Cause & effect: Robinson forever changed the sport (Detroit News) As we all know, today marks the 60th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in professional sports.  Another piece in a long line of good reads

NY Giants sign backup Wright (USA Today)  That pretty much sums up that headline.

Olden’s dad now says son is unsure about entering NBA draft (Yahoo! Sports) One day he says he’s in, the other says he’s ‘not sure’.