NFL Free Agency Update Thread

[gettlemanjack]

Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter

54m

DeMarco Murray would consider a final offer from Cowboys,

per source, but he's going to Philadelphia with intention of

signing with Eagles.

Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter

2h

Ryan Mathews agreed to a deal with PHIL, he did not sign a

deal. Question will be whether he signs if and when Eagles sign

DeMarco Murray.

Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter

2h

Pro-Bowl RB DeMarco Murray is flying to Philadelphia this morning

with the expectation he will be an Eagle, per a league source.

Adam Schefter @ AdamSchefter

13h

So DeMarco Murray is flying to Philadelphia, C.J. Spiller is

flying to New Orleans and RBs are going to start flying off the

board.

[gettlemanjack]

WWL-870 New Orleans Michael Detillier @ MikeDetillier

1m

NFL college scout on CJ Spiller "Perfect fit for Saints offense.

Versatile, speedy edge runner. Excellent receiver. Can he stay

healthy key?"

NFL Insider for Yahoo Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin

39m

For #Saints fans, the prospect of having a two-headed RB

attack of CJ Spiller and Mark Ingram has got to be exciting.

NFL Insider for Yahoo Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin

41m

I'm told that RB CJ Spiller is not a done deal to New Orleans,

but the #Saints are very high on him. Could be a great fit.

[Riverboat Ron]

Mike Garafolo @ MikeGarafolo

C Stefen Wisniewski headed to Seattle for a visit. Seahawks

dealt Max Unger yesterday as part of a trade. You might've

heard about it.

 

So basically the Seahawks will get Jimmy Graham and a better and healthier Center in Wisniewski all for clearing out Unger's contract and the 31st pick.

 

Jesus Christ the Hawks will make out like bandits.

[gettlemanjack]

Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin

10m

I'm told DE/OLB Derrick Morgan is meeting with Tampa Bay's

coaches today. Would fill a significant need for the #Bucs

Buccaneers Insider JennaLaineBucs @ JennaLaineBucs

47m

Lovie Smith meeting with Derrick Morgan this morning.

Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin 6m

If the #Bucs want to secure Morgan's commitment now,

they're going to have to put a strong offer on the table. Other

teams still in pursuit.

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[NcPsa10]

Jacksonville Jaguars have released veteran DT Red Bryant

 

Bryant, 30, still had another three years remaining on his four-year, $19 million contract that included $5.255 million guaranteed. He would have made base salaries of $3.225 million (2015) and $3.725 million (2016-2017) over the remainder of the agreement.

 

According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Bryant will free up $4.5 million in available cap space while creating no dead money.

 

In 2014, Bryant appeared in all 16 games for Jacksonville and recorded 22 tackles, a half sack, and a forced fumble. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 31 defensive end in a 4-3 defense out of 59 qualifying players.

[O-Ther]

Adrian Peterson rumored to want out of Minnesota and one of the teams he'd like to go to might be trying to make it happen. The Bucs have had internal discussions about trading for Peterson and there are "aggressive" plans in place. The recent releases of OT Anthony Collins, DE Michael Johnson, and expected release of S Dashon Goldson are about re-tooling the roster, so assuming the moves were made to absorb Peterson's contract without re-structuring it would be speculation right now.

[gettlemanjack]

Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet

2h

Nick Fairley is on his way to visit the #Rams after spending

yesterday with the #Bengals . Imagine that St. Louis D-Line…

Seahawk blog Brian Nemhauser @ hawkblogger

3m

I'd really prefer someone other than the Rams to sign Nick

Fairley . The combo of him & Aaron Donald vs this empty SEA

interior OL = not cool

[NcPsa10]

Buccaneers will attempt to trade S Dashon Goldson following the addition of Chris Conte.

 

Goldson’s 2015 salary of $8 million could be tough to move for the Bucs.

 

Buccaneers were preparing to release Goldson once they had a deal in place with Conte, but it appears as though they plan to try to find a trade before considering their next move 

 

Goldson, 30, signed a five-year, $41.25 million contract that included $22 million guaranteed with the Bucs back in March of 2013. He has base salaries of $7.5 million (2015), $7.5 million (2016), and $6.75 million (2017) coming his way over the remainder of the agreement.

 

According to OverTheCap.com, releasing Goldson will free up $4 million in available cap space while creating $4 million in dead money.

 

However, the best move for the Buccaneers would be to trade him, seeing as they could free up $8 million and take on no dead money.

 

In 2014, Goldson appeared in 14 games and recorded 81 tackles, a fumble recovery and a pass defense for the Buccaneers. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 86 safety out of 87 qualifying players.

 

[gettlemanjack]

Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet

37m

Unger is fantastic. I kinda like what the Saints are doing

Ian Rapoport

@ RapSheet

38m

If the #Saints do sign Brandon Browner, & it could very well

happen, Sean Payton gets his locker room enforcer. Browner

will take ownership. incredible locker room presence.

Ian Rapoport @ RapSheet

1h

Meanwhile, #Saints made a major push to sign CB Brandon

Browner yesterday, offering him more than $5M per year. Could

help that locker room

[gettlemanjack]

sources tell 105.3 The Fan's Mike Fisher that Murray's family is spreading the word: 'He's joining the Eagles.''

http://dal.scout.com/story/1526293-cowboys-demarco-family-he-s-an-eagle?s=112#/story/1526293-cowboys-demarco-family-he-s-an-eagle?s=112

[NcPsa10]

Texans are closing in on deal with free agent S Rahim Moore.

 

Moore, 25, played out his four-year, $4,448,126 rookie contract with the Broncos that included $1,735,000 guaranteed.

 

In 2014, Moore recorded 49 tackles, four interceptions, one forced fumble, a recovery, and five pass defenses over the course of 16 games. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 46 safety out of 87 qualifying players

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Yahoo Sports Eric Edholm @ Eric_Edholm

2h

Percy Harvin will visit #Patriots today if doesn't sign with #Bills

draftbreakdown.com Joe Marino @ TheJoeMarino

3h

If the #Bills don't sign Percy Harvin this morning he will visit

the #Patriots . Harvin doing Welker things in the slot is scary

w/Brady.

Yahoo Sports Rand Getlin @ Rand_Getlin

Mar 10

Though WR Percy Harvin is in talks with a number of teams,

his first visit will be to the #Bills , per a source.

[NcPsa10]

Dolphins are interested in free agent CB Robert McClain and are in the process of scheduling a visit.

 

if McClain wound up being signed by Miami, he would replace Jimmy Wilson.

Miami recently signed CB Brice McCain to a two-year contract, but it appears as though they’re still in the market for another cornerback.

 

McClain, 26, is a former seventh round pick of the Panthers back in 2010. He lasted a little over a year in Carolina before he was waived and later sign on with the Jaguars before eventually joining the Falcons in January of 2012.

 

Last year, McClain appeared in all 16 games for the Falcons and recorded 59 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, and five pass defenses. Pro Football Focus has him rated as the No. 90 cornerback out of 108 qualifying players.