NFL Free Agency Update Thread

[NcPsa10]

The Buccaneers officially released DE Michael Johnson on Wednesday just one year after signing him to a five-year, $43.875 million deal with $23 million guaranteed.

 

Johnson becomes one of the best available pass-rushers in free agency following his release and there are already reports of who could be interested in him.

 

Bengals are hoping to bring back Johnson and they could really use defensive line help.

 

However, it looks like they have competition from the Vikings as  the Minnesota could emerge as a possible landing spot for Johnson.

 

it’s early in the process and he could take a few days before anything becomes clear. Although, it sounds like he’ll consider the Vikings.

 

“He almost went (to Minnesota) last year.’’

 

Bengals will be in the mix for Johnson as well.

 

Johnson, 27, recorded 27 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles over the course of 14 games for the Buccaneers. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 53 defensive end in a 4-3 system out of 59 qualifying players

[jdpanther5]

@RavensInsider

Jeremy Maclin five-year Chiefs deal $55M, $12M bonus, $22M gtd; salaries $750K, $9.75M, $9.75M, $10.75M, $10.75M; 2015-16 full gtd.

Figured it'd have to be backloaded in order for them to pull it off this year. 2015 cap hit is only $3.4m but goes way up from there.

[NcPsa10]

Bills Release TE Scott Chandler, Free Up $2.25M In Cap Space

 

The Buffalo Bills announce Wednesday that they have released veteran TE Scott Chandler.

 

According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Chandler will free up $2.25 million in available cap space while creating $600,000 in dead money.

[NcPsa10]

Buccaneers Sign LB Bruce Carter

 

Buccaneers have signed former Cowboys LB Bruce Carter to a contract.

 

Carter, 27, appeared in 13 games and recorded 68 tackles, five interceptions, a defensive touchdown and eight pass defenses for the Cowboys. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 34 linebacker in a 4-3 defense out of 40 qualifying players.

[O-Ther]

@RavensInsider

Jeremy Maclin five-year Chiefs deal $55M, $12M bonus, $22M gtd; salaries $750K, $9.75M, $9.75M, $10.75M, $10.75M; 2015-16 full gtd.

Figured it'd have to be backloaded in order for them to pull it off this year. 2015 cap hit is only $3.4m but goes way up from there.

 

Since he's signed, that means the Chiefs cut Dwayne Bowe

 

[O-Ther]

 

Buccaneers Sign LB Bruce Carter

 

Buccaneers have signed former Cowboys LB Bruce Carter to a contract.

 

Carter, 27, appeared in 13 games and recorded 68 tackles, five interceptions, a defensive touchdown and eight pass defenses for the Cowboys. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 34 linebacker in a 4-3 defense out of 40 qualifying players.

 

 

Running free agent signings tally: Falcons 3 Panthers 2 Bucs 1 Saints nada

 

[tiger7_88]

@RapSheet

The #Colts are paying WR Andre Johnson $21M over three years, source said.

Yeah, it was NEVER about money.

Right.

[*FreeFua*]

Yeah, it was NEVER about money.

Right.

@RapSheet: The #Chargers offered Andre Johnson more money than he got with the #Colts.

[The Huddler]

Looks like the Iggles are getting Ryan Matthews. What a flip job they've done.

QB: Sam Bradford

RB: Ryan Matthews / Sproles

WR: Jordan Matthews / Huff

That has to be the most confused fanbase in the league right now.

I cant even imagine some of the posters on here reacting to this as if we did it

[tiger7_88]

@RapSheet: The #Chargers offered Andre Johnson more money than he got with the #Colts.

Enough to cover Cali's 13% state income tax?

[*FreeFua*]

^ Huff has potential especially in that system. They still have Cooper, may sign Murray and I'm guessing they end up trading for Mariota

[O-Ther]

I cant even imagine some of the posters on here reacting to this as if we did it

 

Chernobyl ain't got nothing on the Huddle for meltdowns

[The Huddler]

The #Bucs are releasing DE Mike Johnson, another big-ticket FA signing from last year. Wow. Owed $7M still

The #Bucs will release DE Michael Johnson by 4 pm today.

reported that the Bengals are hoping to bring back Johnson if he were to be released by the Buccaneers.

The Buccaneers signed him to a five-year, $43.875 million deal with $23 million guaranteed last March.

According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Johnson outright will free up $2 million in cap space, while also creating $7 million in dead money. Waiting to June 1 to release him would have given them $4 million in cap room to go along with $4 million in dead money.

Johnson, 27, recorded 27 tackles, four sacks and two forced fumbles over the course of 14 games for the Buccaneers. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 53 defensive end in a 4-3 system out of 59 qualifying players.

Good lord, and some of you want to spend like the bucs! If you spend big bucks in FA you are clearly despirate.

Who goes on a spending spree like that and goes 2-14. Proves spending big in FA isnt the answer. This is what not looking ahead and planning for the future does to you folks!

[NcPsa10]

NFL Notes: Broncos, Browns, Chargers, Cowboys & Patriots

 

Broncos

Broncos GM John Elway said that they are still interested in re-signing DT Mitch Unrein.

 

Broncos would like to re-sign TE Jacob Tamme, and will speak to him later today.

Elway said the Broncos will pursue safeties and offensive linemen during the second wave of free agency.

 

Browns

the Rams “never felt Cleveland was serious” about trading for QB Sam Bradford.

there were a few calls back and forth, but they never led to a serious push because the Browns weren’t overly aggressive.

 

Browns discussed Rams backup quarterback Austin Davis in their conversations.

 

Chargers

Finished second to the Colts for WR Andre Johnson and they even had a flight to San Diego scheduled.

Chargers offered Johnson a higher salary than the Colts did.

Chargers GM Tom Telesco said the “door is still open” to re-sign WR Eddie Royal, and that nothing is yet official with him and the Bears.

 

Cowboys

Cowboys offered RB DeMarco Murray a contract that would pay around $5 million per year.

 

Patriots

Patriots took themselves out of the running for CB Darrelle Revis upon hearing he was seeking $16 million per year and $40 million guaranteed.