TheSpecial1

Texans re-sign OT Derek Newton (5 years, $26.5 million): C- Grade I can't say I understand this contract. As I mentioned in the Doug Free re-signing below, chemistry is very important when it comes to the offensive line. However, Derek Newton is just not that good. Newton played well in the second half of the season last year, but he has otherwise been a pedestrian blocker in his 4-year career, especially when it's come to pass protection. Newton, while run blocking well, was poor when it came to shielding Ryan Fitzpatrick and the other quarterbacks in 2014, so there's no reason to expect him to improve in that regard going forward. I would've been fine with Houston retaining him cheaply, but this contract is just outrageous. Quite simply, the Texans overpaid. Cowboys re-sign OT Doug Free (3 years, $15M; $6M guaranteed): A- Grade Chemistry is extremely important when it comes to maintaining a strong offensive line. Dallas finally got the talent together up front, so keeping all of the blockers together for another season is huge for Tony Romo and whomever starts at running back next year. Doug Free is a talented right tackle who has played exceptionally well the past couple of seasons. Age is beginning to be a concern with him - he turned 31 in January - but the price is extremely good; $6 million guaranteed over three years for one of the better right tackles in the business is a great deal. http://walterfootball.com/freeagents2014recap.php

Glad for ex-Panther Jason Williams. Excellent special teams guy.

Busy day. The also re-signed TE Luke Stocker.

This is why the signing is such a good move.

Good fit for both team and player.

Dannell Ellerbee cut by Dolphins

Kareem Jackson re-signs w Texans

Good player, if healthy.

Good player, if healthy.

Great job man. You're doing a better thank ProFootballTalk w/these possible transactions. Kepp 'em coming.

The TE class is terrible this year. That is why the FA class will be pricey.

Jesus!

Surprised that Ed Dickson has other teams interested in him.

Exactly

- Expect Dwan Edwards to be re-signed - We have competition for Ed Dickson's services. - Joe Webb and Garry Williams might come back. - Chase Blackburn won't be back. http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article12922613.html

nice

I'm OK with this signing. There simply are not many OT's out there.

sorry

Ginn is going to want something similar to the deal the Chargers just have Jacoby Jones. 2-yrs $5.5 million would be too much. I would be OK if we don't sign Ginn.

Oher was terrible last season but Byron Bell was atrocius. So, I suppose we upgraded the position. I'm OK with the signing.