Official NFL Free Agency Thread

[davos]

This is a helluva weird offseason.  From the Falcons signing the 3rd WR in Cincy to a 5-yr 32mil deal to the Broncos now having Siemian as their only QB to the likes of Oliver Vernon getting a 15mil+ contract.  I'm relieved to be doing nothing right now. 

[Bartin]

By the way, we started free agency off with around $1B in league wide cap space. As of now there is around $700M left. Another $200M or so will probably come out of that with more signings/draft picks/in season dealings and the rest is going to roll over into next year. Oh and the cap will probably rise about $15M per team.

We are probably looking at starting 2017 free agency with at least $1.25B, probably much more, in league wide cap space. The money handed out in free agency is only going to get more insane.

[NcPsa10]

‏@AdamSchefter
Giants CB Prince Amukamara visiting Jacksonville Jaguars, per source.

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Field Yates of ESPN reports that the Colts brought in former Saints QB Luke McCown for a visit on Thursday. 

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@RapSheet
The #Giants are signing former #Redskins LB Keenan Robinson, source said

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‏@RapSheet
More RFA fun: The #Patriots are believed to be preparing an offer sheet for #Bills WR Chris Hogan, source said 

In 2015, Hogan appeared in all 16 games for the Bills and recorded 36 receptions for 450 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

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‏@AdamSchefter
Browns have lost another free agent, this time special teams standout Johnson Bademosi, who reached agreement on 2-year deal with Lions.

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Mike Silver of NFL Media reports that the Broncos are still trying to close the deal on a trade for 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick.

However, they’ve also contacted Jets free agent QB Ryan Fitzpatrick as a potetnial backup option if the can’t get a trade completed with the 49ers.

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Travis Benjamin on if it was tough leaving Cleveland "Not at all." Said without hesitation

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The New Orleans Saints have re-signed backup QB Luke McCown to a two-year deal, according to his agent Mike McCartney.

• Tom Pelissero reports that McCown receives a two-year, $3 million contract from the Saints, which includes a $500,000 signing bonus.

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‏@TomPelissero
#Jets running back deals: 3 years, $11.25M for Bilal Powell with $6M fully guaranteed. 1-year, $1.175M for Khiry Robinson, $80K guaranteed.

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[L-TownCat]

2 hours ago, nickzz said:

you think anquan boldin would play the same role as kelvin benjamin and greg olsen?

 

 

waaaaaattttttttt

 

 

Strong possession receiver that runs good routes....

yeah, what's your issue with that?

[beastson]

Idk if the panthers plan is to get anybody, but keep what we have

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Raiders signed Sean Smith, 4 year $40 million. They're gonna be tough this season.

[nickzz]

1 hour ago, L-TownCat said:

Strong possession receiver that runs good routes....

yeah, what's your issue with that?

none of our WRs have sure hands and none of them are known for their route running. 

[L-TownCat]

20 minutes ago, nickzz said:

none of our WRs have sure hands and none of them are known for their route running. 

Olsen has some of the best hands you can find.  Benji was catching every ball thrown his way in a camp and Funch will have a full offseason with coach Proehl. 

We had the best offense in the league and you want 35 year old Anquan "Second Coming" Boldin to do what exactly?  Run the 7,8 and 9 routes this offense demands?

or would he be doing the underneath curls, hitches and middle field work like oh I don't know, Greg Olsen?

 

[nickzz]

Just now, L-TownCat said:

Olsen has some of the best hands you can find.  Benji was catching every ball thrown his way in a camp and Funch will have a full offseason with coach Proehl. 

We had the best offense in the league and you want 35 year old Anquan "Second Coming" Boldin to do what exactly?  Run the 7,8 and 9 routes this offense demands?

or would he be doing the underneath curls, hitches and middle field work like oh I don't know, Greg Olsen?

 

i'm not sure how to tell you this... but greg olsen is a TE.

 

boldin would be filling the void that cotchery left: sure-handed vet with excellent route running. he also brings excellent leadership and would be a great presence. you can hope all you that that KB and funchess will have sure hands next year, but the fact of the matter is they haven't shown in on an NFL field yet.

[L-TownCat]

15 minutes ago, nickzz said:

i'm not sure how to tell you this... but greg olsen is a TE.

 

boldin would be filling the void that cotchery left: sure-handed vet with excellent route running. he also brings excellent leadership and would be a great presence. you can hope all you that that KB and funchess will have sure hands next year, but the fact of the matter is they haven't shown in on an NFL field yet.

O rly??  A TE you say?  Well shucks.

I don't know how to tell you this but with Kelvin back we don't have an extra space to fill.  

[NcPsa10]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Seahawks have reached an agreement with WR Jermaine Kearse on a new contract.

It's a 3-year deal for WR Jermaine Kearse and the Seattle #Seahawks. Spent 4 days testing the market and came back.

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The #NFLPA Salary Cap Report now reflects the Top 51 contracts per team:

http://bit.ly/CapReport

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‏@RapSheet
Looks like Max, 2.5, was trying to learn the 32 @NFL helmets again. #Panthers proved a little tricky. 
 

I still don't get this ????????????????????????????????????

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‏@JasonLaCanfora
NFL expected to notify teams of awarded comp picks tomorrow. Few weeks earlier than in years past. And now they can be traded! Buckle up!

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[NcPsa10]

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media is reporting that Seahawks LT Russell Okung has visited lined up with the Giants and Lions.

• According to Rapoport, Okung is visiting with the Giants first on Friday.

Last we heard, Rapoport previously reported that Seahawks had made a strong offer to Okung and were working to keep him in Seattle.===

• Tom Pelissero reports that the 49ers have also reached out Okung.

=Dang=

[ctrcat]

4 minutes ago, NcPsa10 said:

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media is reporting that Seahawks LT Russell Okung has visited lined up with the Giants and Lions.

• According to Rapoport, Okung is visiting with the Giants first on Friday.

Last we heard, Rapoport previously reported that Seahawks had made a strong offer to Okung and were working to keep him in Seattle.===

=Dang=

The Hawks have had their @$$ kicked, chained, and shackled this offseason losing Lynch, Mebane, Irvin, and Sweezy.  Losing Okung and it's truly night night nurse.  Their OL would be beyond pathetic.

[NcPsa10]

1 hour ago, ctrcat said:

The Hawks have had their @$$ kicked, chained, and shackled this offseason losing Lynch, Mebane, Irvin, and Sweezy.  Losing Okung and it's truly night night nurse.  Their OL would be beyond pathetic.

Indeed  and I love it ,, 

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List of Roster Moves From Thursday 3/10

Bears
Bears re-signed CB Sherrick McManis. 

Bengals
Bengals re-signed LB Vincent Rey. 

Cardinals
Cardinals waived WR Damond Powell from the NFI list.
Cardinals TE Ifeanyi Momah signed his exclusive rights tender.

Chargers
Chargers re-signed ERFA G Kenny Wiggins.

Chiefs
Chiefs released G Ben Grubbs. 
Chiefs re-signed ERFA DL David King.

Cowboys
Cowboys re-signed CB Josh Thomas. 
Cowboys signed DL Cedric Thornton. 

Dolphins
Dolphins re-signed LB James-Michael Johnson. 
Dolphins signed OT Jermon Bushrod. 

Falcons
Falcons signed WR Mohamed Sanu. 
Falcons re-sign OT Bryce Harris. 

Giants
Giants signed LB Keenan Robinson. 

Jaguars
Jaguars released RB Toby Gerhart. 

Jets
Jets re-signed TE Zach Sufeld. 
Jets re-signed RB Bilal Powell. 
Jets signed RB Khiry Robinson. 

Lions
Lions WR Corey Fuller signed his exclusive rights tender.
Lions re-signed LB Tahir Whitehead. 
Lions signed S Johnson Bademosi. 
Lions signed DT Stefan Charles

Packers
Packers re-signed OLB Nick Perry. 

Panthers
Panthers signed OL Gino Gradkowski. 

Patriots
Patriots signed QB Tom Brady to an extension. 

Raiders
Raiders signed CB Sean Smith. 

Saints
Saints released CB Brandon Browner with a Post-June 1 designation. 
Saints re-signed RB Travaris Cadet. 
Saints re-signed QB Luke McCown. 

Seahawks
Seahawks re-signed WR Jermaine Kearse.

Texans
Texans re-signed S Eddie Pleasant. 

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Kevin Acee of the Union Tribune reports that free agent S Eric Weddle has “at least four irons in fire” with the Raiders being one of them.

• According to Acee, Weddle is just in the talking phase of the free agent process with these teams as of now.
• Jason La Canfora does not expect Weddle to sign with a team “anytime soon” and will consider all of his options before doing so.

The Panthers, Patriots and Steelers have all come up as speculative options for Weddle.

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