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The Atlanta Falcons officially released veteran DT Paul Soliai on Wednesday, as had been previously reported.

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‏@RapSheet
For Olivier Vernon and the #Giants, I'm told it's the biggest defensive end deal in history with the most guaranteed money Five years, $85 million for Olivier Vernon with the Giants. The Jaguars were right there, money wise. Giants sold it.

Mike Garafolo reports that the Giants are signing DE Olivier Vernon to a contract.

• Ian Rapoport reports that Vernon receives a five-year, $85 million contract from the Giants.
• Rand Getlin reports that Vernon receives $52.5 million guaranteed.

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@TomPelissero
The contract J.J. Watt signed less than 1 year ago averages $16,666,667. If those numbers are on, Olivier Vernon just passed him at $17M APY

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‏@AlbertBreer
Yes, the Giants beat out the Jags for Olivier Vernon. But another darkhorse emerged today -- the crosstown NY Jets. Simply got too pricey.

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‏@AdamSchefter
Franchise-tagged Von Miller and Josh Norman must be taking notice of Giants’ deals with Olivier Vernon and Janoris Jenkins...

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‏@corryjoel
Olivier Vernon at $17M per year should help Von Miller in his quest to become the NFL's highest paid non-QB.

 

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‏@AlbertBreer
The Eagles will be giving new QB Chase Daniel every chance to wrest the starting job from Sam Bradford, per source. Not signed as a backup.

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‏@Rand_Getlin
OT Bobbie Massie has agreed to a deal with the Chicago #Bears, per @JasonColeBR.

 

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Benjamin Allbright reports that the Broncos have inquired about 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick.

• Jason Cole of B/R reports that the 49ers won’t be able to pry Kaepernick away from the 49ers, as they prefer to hold onto him.
• Cole mentions that Denver is also interested in Robert Griffin III.

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‏@RapSheet
This is true RT @JasonColeBR: Plan for #Bears is to play Bobby Massie at RT and put Kyle Long back at RG, source said.

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‏@Rand_Getlin
I'm told OT Mitchell Schwartz has agreed in principle to a deal with the #Chiefs.

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‏@RapSheet
The #Chargers announced a 3-year deal for former #Seahawks DL Brandon Mebane… Seattle had tried to keep him.
 

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‏@RapSheet
And now the attention turns to the best pass-rusher available: Robert Ayers. I'm told he's set to visit the #Bucs.

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