2014 NFL FA

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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/444611669247787008

 

Patricks back field is going to be very physical and potentially problematic.

 

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/444612222342295552

 

I called the Colts would make a move on Nicks. I really hope he stays healthy and can't wait to see Luck with his receiving arsenal.

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Brandon Browner played 4ish games last year. He won't last long in NE.

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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/444613421409902592

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https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/444619349781798912

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Bucs signed Evan Dietrich-Smith to a 4 year deal.

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Thought the Lions would let Pettigrew walk and target Ebron.

 

I like the Patriots picking up Browner, after four games watch out....

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RagerStar...lmao

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Packers signed Julius Peppers, formerly of the Bears, to a three-year, $30 million deal.

The deal includes $7.5 million guaranteed.

There's a bit of spending by the Packers.

 

Panthers agreed to terms with S Roman Harper, formerly of the Saints, on a two-year, $4.5 million contract.

The deal includes a $1.5 million signing bonus, which could be the extent of Harper's guaranteed money. Although the Panthers' safety corps is anything but settled, it's possible Harper is being signed with a situational role in mind. Now 31, Harper can't cover, but is still a passable in-the-box safety.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 15 - 3:23 PM

Patriots re-signed WR Julian Edelman.

Sanity wins out for both sides, though only after Edelman didn't hear the price he wanted on the open market.

Source: Mike Reiss on Twitter

Mar 15 - 3:00 PM

Raiders re-signed FS Usama Young to a two-year contract.

Steelers signed NT Cam Thomas, formerly of the Chargers, to a two-year, $4 million contract.

Guy I wanted them to draft. Hopefully he'll blossom under LeBeau and solve our NT need.

 

49ers agreed to terms with CB Chris Cook, formerly of the Vikings, on a one-year contract.

Chargers re-signed CB Richard Marshall to a one-year contract.

Bears re-signed CB Charles Tillman to a one-year contract.

The deal is reportedly worth "just under" $3.5 million. Tillman visited the Bucs and former Bears coach Lovie Smith in free agency, but otherwise received zero interest.

Bills agreed to terms with RB Anthony Dixon, formerly of the 49ers.

Edited March 15, 2014 by Zack_of_Steel

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Vikings re-signed LG Charlie Johnson to a two-year, $2.5 million contract.

Johnson has struggled to play above replacement-level the last three seasons and graded out as Pro Football Focus' No. 48 guard in 2013. He won't be guaranteed a starting job, but provides the Vikings with a veteran option if they fail to upgrade through the draft. Johnson, 30, is also capable of playing tackle and would be best suited for a "swing" role.

Source: Darren Wolfson on Twitter

 

 

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Missed my quote marks it seems. >_> That's why I don't do things in the morning.

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http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/285164/broncos-agree-to-deal-with-emmanuel-sanders

 

Broncos agreed to terms with WR Emmanuel Sanders, formerly of the Steelers.

Sanders never even visited with the Broncos, but will replace Eric Decker as the No. 3 receiver behind Demaryius Thomas and Wes Welker. It's an ideal landing spot for his fantasy value, though Sanders won't be higher than the No. 4 option in the passing game. Sanders was reportedly seeking a contract in the range of Golden Tate's $13 million guaranteed, but may have had to settle for a short-term deal due to medical concerns. If he can stay healthy for a full season, Sanders has a strong chance to improve on his 67/740/6 line from 2013 playing in a Peyton Manning led offense. The Chiefs, Jets, 49ers, and Jaguars also showed interest in Sanders prior to signing with Denver.

Edited March 16, 2014 by dutchff7

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Seahawks agreed to terms with K Steven Hauschka to a three-year, $9.15 million contract.

The deal includes $3.35 million guaranteed. Hauschka has quietly emerged as one of the game's most reliable kickers, going 57-of-62 (91.9 percent) on field goals over the last two seasons. That includes an 11-of-12 mark from 40-49 yards out and a perfect 3-of-3 from 50+ last season. Hauschka's average annual salary of $3.05 million is in line with recent deals signed by Jets K Nick Folk and Panthers K Graham Gano. Hauschka was fantasy's No. 4 kicker last season, a ranking he won't have trouble repeating. Mar 17 - 10:55 AM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5030/steven-hauschka

Ugh... I wanted the Eagles to make a move for him sooo bad... Alex Henerey can't cut it. Too inconsistent and misses crucial FG's in playoff games.

 

Edited March 17, 2014 by dutchff7

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Free Agency Round up Update

 

Offense http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/45947/309/2014-nfl-free-agents

 

 

 

 

Quarterbacks

1. Michael Vick
2. Josh McCown (Signed two-year, $10M deal with TB)

3. Matt Cassel (Re-signed two-year, $10M deal with MIN)
4. Josh Freeman
5. Shaun Hill

6. Ryan Fitzpatrick
7. Jason Campbell
8. Chad Henne (Re-signed two-year, $8M deal with JAX)
9. Tarvaris Jackson (Re-signed one-year, $1.25M deal with SEA)
10. Kevin Kolb
11. Brandon Weeden
12. Colt McCoy
13. Matt Flynn
14. Kellen Clemens (Signed two-year, $3M deal with SD)
15. Luke McCown
16. Derek Anderson (Re-signed one-year deal with CAR)
17. David Garrard
18. Dan Orlovsky
19. Rex Grossman
20. Curtis Painter (Re-signed one-year, $795K deal with NYG)
21. Charlie Whitehurst (Signed two-year, $4M deal with TEN)

Running Backs

1. Ben Tate (Signed two-year, $7M deal with CLE)
2. Rashad Jennings (Signed four-year, $14M deal with NYG)
3. Darren McFadden (Re-signed one-year, $1.75M deal with OAK)

4. Andre Brown
5. Knowshon Moreno
6. Maurice Jones-Drew
7. Donald Brown (Signed three-year, $10.5M deal with SD)

8. Ahmad Bradshaw (Re-signed one-year, $855K deal with IND)
9. James Starks
10. LeGarrette Blount
11. Anthony Dixon (Signed undisclosed deal with BUF)
12. Toby Gerhart (Signed three-year, $10.5M deal with JAX)
13. Michael Bush

14. Jonathan Dwyer (Signed one-year deal with ARZ)
15. Peyton Hillis (Re-signed two-year, $1.8M deal with NYG)
16. La'Rod Stephens-Howling
17. Justin Forsett
18. Jackie Battle (Re-signed one-year, $855K deal with TEN)

19. Bernard Scott
20. Felix Jones
21. Ronnie Brown
22. Willis McGahee
23. Phillip Tanner

24. Kevin Smith

Fullbacks

1. Le'Ron McClain
2. Greg Jones

3. Vonta Leach

4. Henry Hynoski (Re-signed one-year, $1M deal with NYG)
5. John Kuhn
6. Erik Lorig
7. Michael Robinson

8. Jed Collins

Wide Receivers

1. Eric Decker (Signed five-year, $36.25M deal with NYJ)
2. Jeremy Maclin (Re-signed one-year, $5.5M deal with PHI)
3. Hakeem Nicks (Signed one-year, $3.5M deal with IND)
4. Julian Edelman (Re-signed undisclosed deal with NE)
5. Golden Tate (Signed five-year, $31M deal with DET)
6. Anquan Boldin (Re-signed two-year, $12M deal with SF)

7. Steve Smith (Signed three-year, $11M deal with BAL)

8. Santonio Holmes

9. James Jones
10. Andre Roberts (Signed four-year, $16M deal with WAS)
11. Emmanuel Sanders (Signed three-year, $15M deal with DEN)
12. Riley Cooper (Re-signed five-year, $25M deal with PHI)

13. Sidney Rice
14. Jacoby Jones (Re-signed four-year, $12M deal with BAL)
15. Dexter McCluster (Signed three-year, $9M deal with TEN)
16. Brandon LaFell (Signed three-year, $11M deal with NE)
17. Kenny Britt
18. Miles Austin
19. Damian Williams
20. Jerricho Cotchery
21. Ted Ginn (Signed three-year, $9.75M deal with ARZ)

22. Danario Alexander

23. Lance Moore
24. Jerome Simpson (Re-signed one-year deal with MIN)
25. Jacoby Ford
26. Robert Meachem
27. Austin Collie

28. Jason Avant

29. Joe Morgan
30. Andre Caldwell (Re-signed two-year, $3.45M deal with DEN)
31. Santana Moss (Re-signed one-year deal with WAS)
32. Marc Mariani
33. Josh Morgan

34. Nate Burleson
35. Mario Manningham
36. Darrius Heyward-Bey
37. Domenik Hixon (Signed one-year deal with CHI)
38. Tiquan Underwood
39. Devin Hester
40. Lavelle Hawkins
41. Dezmon Briscoe
42. Kevin Ogletree (Re-signed one-year, $795K deal with DET)
43. Louis Murphy
44. Davone Bess
45. Josh Cribbs

Tight Ends

1. Jimmy Graham (Franchise Tagged)
2. Dennis Pitta (Re-signed five-year, $32M deal with BAL)
3. Jermichael Finley
4. Brandon Pettigrew (Re-signed four-year, $16M deal with DET)
5. Owen Daniels
6. Garrett Graham (Re-signed three-year, $11.25M deal with HOU)

7. John Carlson (Signed two-year, $4.65M deal with ARZ)
8. Brandon Myers (Signed two-year, $4M deal with TB)

9. Dustin Keller
10. Scott Chandler (Re-signed two-year deal with BUF)
11. Andrew Quarless (Re-signed two-year, $3M deal with GB)
12. Ed Dickson
13. Fred Davis
14. Tony Scheffler

15. Anthony McCoy (Re-signed one-year deal with SEA)
16. Kellen Winslow
17. Jeff Cumberland (Re-signed three-year, $5.7M deal with NYJ)
18. Clay Harbor (Re-signed two-year, $3M deal with JAX)

19. Jake Ballard (Re-signed one-year deal with ARZ)
20. Ben Hartsock
21. Dallas Clark
22. Michael Hoomanawanui (Re-signed two-year, $2.4M deal with NE)
23. David Johnson (Signed two-year, $1.7M deal with SD)
24. Dante Rosario (Re-signed one-year deal with CHI)
25. Bear Pascoe

26. Alex Smith
27. Chase Coffman
28. Michael Palmer
29. Jim Dray (Signed three-year, $5.625M deal with CLE)
30. Jeron Mastrud

Offensive Tackles

1. Eugene Monroe (Re-signed five-year, $37.5M deal with BAL)
2. Jared Veldheer (Signed five-year, $35M deal with ARZ)
3. Branden Albert (Signed five-year, $46M deal with MIA)
4. Anthony Collins (Signed five-year, $30M deal with TB)
5. Rodger Saffold (Re-signed five-year, $31.7M deal with STL)
6. Donald Penn
7. Michael Oher (Signed four-year, $20M deal with TEN)
8. Breno Giacomini (Signed four-year, $18M deal with NYJ)
9. Austin Howard (Signed five-year, $30M deal with OAK)
10. Zach Strief (Re-signed five-year deal with NO)
11. Charles Brown
12. David Stewart

13. Bryant McKinnie
14. Ryan Harris
15. Eric Winston
16. Jason Fox
17. Will Svitek
18. J'Marcus Webb
19. Tyson Clabo
20. Mike Otto
21. Sean Locklear
22. Tony Pashos
23. Marshall Newhouse
24. Jeremy Trueblood
25. Khalif Barnes (Re-signed one-year, $1.1M deal with OAK)

26. Eben Britton
27. Dennis Roland
28. Winston Justice
29. Levi Brown
30. Jeff Linkenbach (Signed one-year, $900K deal with KC)

Offensive Guards

1. Geoff Schwartz (Signed four-year, $16.8M deal with NYG)

2. Travelle Wharton
3. Chad Rinehart (Re-signed two-year, $6M deal with SD)

4. Willie Colon
5. Jon Asamoah (Signed five-year, $22.5M deal with ATL)
6. Zane Beadles (Signed five-year, $30M deal with JAX)
7. Brian Waters
8. Uche Nwaneri

9. Davin Joseph

10. Shelley Smith (Signed two-year, $5.5M deal with MIA)
11. Richie Incognito

12. Daryn Colledge
13. Mike Johnson (Re-signed one-year deal with ATL)
14. Shawn Lauvao (Signed four-year, $17M deal with WAS)
15. Wade Smith

16. Charlie Johnson (Re-signed two-year, $2.5M deal with MIN)
17. Mike Pollak (Re-signed three-year, $5M deal with CIN)

18. Harvey Dahl
19. John Jerry
20. Jamon Meredith (Re-signed two-year deal with TB)
21. Chris Williams (Signed four-year, $13.4M deal with BUF)

22. Garrett Reynolds

23. Leroy Harris
24. Kevin Boothe
25. Gabe Carimi (Signed one-year, $850K deal with ATL)

Centers

1. Alex Mack (Transition Tagged)
2. Brian De La Puente
3. Evan Dietrich-Smith (Signed four-year, $14.25M deal with TB)
4. Dominic Raiola (Re-signed one-year, $1.5M deal with DET)
5. Ryan Wendell
6. Will Montgomery
7. Jonathan Goodwin
8. Roberto Garza (Re-signed one-year, $1.5M deal with CHI)
9. Fernando Velasco

10. David Baas

11. Phil Costa (Signed two-year, $2.7M deal with IND)

12. Kyle Cook
13. Ryan Cook
14. J.D. Walton (Signed two-year, $5M deal with NYG)
15. Ted Larsen (Signed two-year deal with ARZ)
16. Joe Berger (Re-signed one-year, $920K deal with MIN)
17. Joe Hawley (Re-signed two-year, $6.5M deal with ATL)
18. Cody Wallace (Re-signed three-year deal with PIT)
19. Mike McGlynn

20. Samson Satele

 

Defense & Special teamshttp://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/45947/309/2014-nfl-free-agents?pg=2

 

Defensive Ends

1. Greg Hardy (Re-signed one-year, $13.116M deal with CAR)
2. Michael Johnson (Signed five-year, $43.75M deal with TB)
3. Lamarr Houston (Signed five-year, $35M deal with CHI)
4. Michael Bennett (Re-signed four-year, $32M deal with SEA)
5. Arthur Jones (Signed five-year, $33M deal with IND)

6. Everson Griffen (Re-signed five-year, $42.5M deal with MIN)
7. Julius Peppers (Signed three-year, $30M deal with GB)
8. Jared Allen
9. Justin Tuck (Signed two-year, $11M deal with OAK)
10. Antonio Smith (Signed two-year, $9M deal with OAK)

11. Red Bryant (Signed four-year, $19M deal with JAX)
12. Corey Wootton

13. Robert Ayers
14. Tyson Jackson (Signed five-year, $25M deal with ATL)

15. Jason Babin (Re-signed three-year, $7M deal with JAX)

16. Chris Clemons (Signed four-year, $17.5M deal with JAX)
17. Anthony Spencer
18. Willie Young (Signed three-year, $9M deal with CHI)
19. Jeremy Mincey (Signed two-year, $4.5M deal with DAL)

20. Will Smith

21. Brett Keisel
22. Matt Shaughnessy (Re-signed two-year, $4.4M deal with ARZ)
23. Ricardo Mathews
24. Adam Carriker
25. Marcus Benard (Re-signed one-year deal with ARZ)
26. Jason Hunter
27. Israel Idonije
28. Keyunta Dawson (Re-signed one-year, $855K deal with NO)
29. Andre Carter
30. Frostee Rucker (Re-signed two-year, $2.145M deal with ARZ)

Defensive Tackles

1. Henry Melton
2. Linval Joseph (Signed five-year, $31.5M deal with MIN)
3. B.J. Raji (Re-signed one-year, $4M deal with GB)
4. Jason Hatcher (Signed four-year, $27.5M deal with WAS)
5. Randy Starks (Re-signed two-year, $12M deal with MIA)
6. Paul Soliai (Signed five-year, $33M deal with ATL)
7. Clinton McDonald (Signed four-year, $12M deal with TB)
8. Jonathan Babineaux (Re-signed three-year, $9M deal with ATL)
9. Kevin Williams
10. Alex Carrington
11. Pat Sims
12. Earl Mitchell (Signed four-year, $16M deal with MIA)
13. Vance Walker (Signed three-year, $13M deal with KC)

14. Tony McDaniel (Re-signed two-year, $5.75M deal with SEA)
15. Corey Peters (Re-signed one-year, $1.5M deal with ATL)
16. Ziggy Hood (Signed four-year, $16M deal with JAX)
17. Ryan Pickett
18. Ropati Pitoitua (Re-signed three-year, $9.6M deal with TEN)
19. Fred Evans (Re-signed one-year, $1M deal with MIN)
20. Jay Ratliff (Re-signed two-year, $4M deal with CHI)
21. Mike Patterson
22. Terrence Cody
23. Johnny Jolly
24. Fili Moala (Re-signed one-year, $1.4M deal with IND)
25. Peria Jerry
26. Cam Thomas (Signed two-year, $4M deal with PIT)

27. Tom Johnson
28. Clifton Geathers (Signed undisclosed deal with WAS)
29. Nate Collins (Re-signed one-year deal with CHI)
30. Chris Baker (Re-signed three-year, $9M deal with WAS)
31. Al Woods (Signed two-year, $5M deal with TEN)
32. Colin Cole
33. Aubrayo Franklin
34. Leger Douzable (Re-signed one-year, $1M deal with NYJ)
35. Isaac Sopoaga
36. Gary Gibson
37. Kyle Love
38. Antonio Johnson
39. Letroy Guion
40. Terrell McClain (Signed three-year, $3.05M deal with DAL)

Outside Linebackers

1. Brian Orakpo (Franchise Tagged)
2. Jason Worilds (Re-signed one-year, $9.754M deal with PIT)
3. DeMarcus Ware (Signed three-year, $30M deal with DEN)

4. LaMarr Woodley (Signed two-year, $12M deal with OAK)
5. Shaun Phillips
6. Calvin Pace (Re-signed two-year, $5M deal with NYJ)

7. Mike Neal (Re-signed two-year, $8M deal with GB)
8. O'Brien Schofield

9. James Harrison
10. Rob Jackson
11. Erin Henderson
12. Jo-Lonn Dunbar (Re-signed two-year, $3.5M deal with STL)
13. Keith Rivers (Signed two-year, $4.05M deal with BUF)
14. Jonathan Casillas (Re-signed one-year deal with TB)
15. Parys Haralson
16. Reggie Walker (Re-signed two-year deal with SD)

17. Stephen Nicholas
18. Michael Boley
19. James Anderson
20. Dekoda Watson (Signed three-year, $6.25M deal with JAX)
21. Frank Zombo (Re-signed undisclosed deal with KC)
22. Ernie Sims
23. Marvin Mitchell
24. Will Herring
25. Adam Hayward (Signed three-year, $3M deal with WAS)

Inside Linebackers

1. Donald Butler (Re-signed seven-year, $51.8M deal with SD)
2. Karlos Dansby (Signed four-year, $24M deal with CLE)
3. Brandon Spikes (Signed one-year, $3.25M deal with BUF)
4. Daryl Smith (Re-signed four-year, $16.1M deal with BAL)
5. Jon Beason (Re-signed three-year, $19M deal with NYG)
6. D'Qwell Jackson (Signed four-year, $22M deal with IND)
7. Perry Riley (Re-signed three-year, $13M deal with WAS)

8. Wesley Woodyard (Signed four-year, $16M deal with TEN)
9. Arthur Moats
10. Kavell Conner (Signed three-year deal with SD)
11. Jameel McClain (Signed two-year, $4.1M deal with NYG)
12. Darryl Sharpton (Signed one-year, $2M deal with WAS)
13. Joe Mays (Signed two-year, $6M deal with KC)
14. Pat Angerer
15. Stewart Bradley
16. Akeem Jordan
17. D.J. Williams (Re-signed one-year deal with CHI)
18. Desmond Bishop
19. Jonathan Vilma

20. Dane Fletcher (Signed one-year, $2M deal with TB)
21. Paris Lenon
22. Nick Barnett
23. Bryan Kehl
24. Dan Connor
25. Will Witherspoon

26. Jasper Brinkley (Signed one-year deal with MIN)
27. Larry Foote
28. Ramon Humber (Re-signed one-year deal with NO)
29. Jacob Cutrera
30. Austin Spitler

Cornerbacks

1. Darrelle Revis (Signed one-year, $12M deal with NE)
2. Brent Grimes (Re-signed four-year, $32M deal with MIA)
3. Aqib Talib (Signed six-year, $57M deal with DEN)
4. Alterraun Verner (Signed four-year, $25.5M deal with TB)
5. Vontae Davis (Re-signed four-year, $39M deal with IND)
6. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
7. Sam Shields (Re-signed four-year, $39M deal with GB)

8. Walter Thurmond III (Signed one-year, $3.5M deal with NYG)
9. Charles Tillman (Re-signed one-year, $3.5M deal with CHI)

10. Antonio Cromartie
11. Tarell Brown (Signed one-year, $3.5M deal with OAK)
12. Captain Munnerlyn (Signed three-year, $11.25M deal with MIN)

13. DeAngelo Hall (Re-signed four-year, $17M deal with WAS)

14. Corey Graham (Signed four-year, $16M deal with BUF)
15. Derek Cox (Signed one-year deal with MIN)
16. Chris Cook (Signed one-year deal with SF)
17. Terrell Thomas

18. Carlos Rogers

19. Dimitri Patterson
20. Brandon Browner (Signed three-year, $17M deal with NE)

21. Champ Bailey

22. Asante Samuel

23. Jabari Greer
24. Trumaine McBride (Re-signed two-year, $2.875M deal with NYG)
25. Will Blackmon (Re-signed two-year, $1.875M deal with JAX)

26. Drayton Florence
27. Antoine Cason
28. Rashean Mathis
29. Josh Wilson
30. Tracy Porter (Signed two-year, $6M deal with WAS)
31. Richard Marshall (Re-signed one-year deal with SD)
32. Nolan Carroll (Signed two-year, $5.2M deal with PHI)
33. Cortland Finnegan (Signed two-year, $11M deal with MIA)
34. E.J. Biggers

35. Brice McCain
36. Quentin Jammer

37. Corey Webster
38. Kelvin Hayden (Re-signed one-year, $840K deal with CHI)

39. Dunta Robinson

40. Mike Jenkins

Safeties

1. Jairus Byrd (Signed six-year, $54M deal with NO)
2. T.J. Ward (Signed four-year, $23M deal with DEN)

3. Donte Whitner (Signed four-year, $28M deal with CLE)
4. Antoine Bethea (Signed four-year, $21M deal with SF)
5. Chris Clemons

6. Louis Delmas (Signed one-year, $3.5M deal with MIA)
7. Malcolm Jenkins (Signed three-year, $15.5M deal with PHI)
8. Stevie Brown (Re-signed one-year, $3M deal with NYG)
9. Michael Mitchell (Signed five-year, $25M deal with PIT)
10. Nate Allen (Re-signed one-year deal with PHI)

11. Major Wright

12. Charles Woodson

13. Steve Gregory
14. Thomas DeCoud
15. Nick Collins
16. Ryan Clark
17. James Ihedigbo
18. Bernard Pollard (Re-signed two-year, $6.3M deal with TEN)
19. Usama Young (Re-signed two-year deal with OAK)
20. Kendrick Lewis
21. Mike Adams
22. Chris Crocker
23. Yeremiah Bell
24. Quintin Mikell

25. Roman Harper (Signed two-year, $4.5 million deal with CAR)

26. Kerry Rhodes
27. Pat Chung
28. Michael Huff
29. Brandon Meriweather
30. Ryan Mundy (Signed two-year, $3M deal with CHI)
31. Taylor Mays (Re-signed undisclosed deal with CIN)
32. Ed Reed
33. Jim Leonhard
34. Husain Abdullah (Re-signed two-year, $2.27M deal with KC)
35. Will Allen (Re-signed one-year, $955K deal with PIT)

36. M.D. Jennings (Signed one-year, $745K deal with CHI)
37. Sergio Brown (Re-signed one-year, $1.4M deal with IND)
38. Darian Stewart
39. Craig Steltz
40. Darrell Stuckey (Re-signed four-year, $7.6M deal with SD)

Kickers

1. Steven Hauschka
2. Phil Dawson (Re-signed two-year deal with SF)
3. Adam Vinatieri (Re-signed two-year, $5M deal with IND)
4. Josh Brown (Re-signed two-year, $2.5M deal with NYG)
5. Jay Feely (Re-signed one-year deal with ARZ)
6. Dan Carpenter (Re-signed four-year, $9.95M deal with BUF)
7. Graham Gano (Re-signed four-year, $12.4M deal with CAR)
8. Billy Cundiff (Re-signed one-year, $1.02M deal with CLE)
9. Shayne Graham (Re-signed one-year, $955K deal with NO)
10. Rian Lindell
11. Nick Folk (Re-signed four-year, $12M deal with NYJ)
12. David Akers

Punters

1. Pat McAfee (Re-signed five-year, $14.5M deal with IND)
2. Donnie Jones (Re-signed three-year, $5.5M deal with PHI)
3. Dave Zastudil (Re-signed two-year deal with ARZ)
4. Mat McBriar
5. Zoltan Mesko
6. Adam Podlesh
7. Sav Rocca

Top Restricted Free Agents

1. Chris Harris (Second-Round Tender)
2. Joique Bell (Re-signed three-year, $9.3M deal with DET)
3. Doug Baldwin (Second-Round Tender)

4. Andrew Hawkins (Signed four-year, $13.6M offer sheet with CLE)

5. Robert McClain (Original Pick Tender)

6. Dan Bailey (Re-signed seven-year, $22.5M deal with DAL)

7. Jeron Johnson (Re-signed one-year deal with SEA)

8. Byron Bell (Second-Round Tender)
9. Spencer Paysinger (Original Pick Tender)
10. Vincent Rey (Re-signed three-year deal with CIN)
11. Rafael Bush (Original Pick Tender)
12. Demarcus Dobbs (Original Pick Tender)
13. Lemuel Jeanpierre (Re-signed one-year, $950K deal with SEA)
14. Jamari Lattimore (Original Pick Tender)

15. Mitch Unrein (Original Pick Tender)
16. Joe Reitz (Original Pick Tender)
17. Darrin Walls (Re-signed two-year, $1.9M deal with NYJ)
18. Marcus Sherels (Re-signed two-year, $2.2M deal with MIN)
19. Mark Herzlich (Re-signed one-year, $1M deal with NYG)

20. Josh Gordy (Original Pick Tender)
21. Dane Sanzenbacher (Original Pick Tender)
22. Cameron Bradfield (Re-signed two-year, $3M deal with JAX)
23. Albert McClellan (Re-signed two-year deal with BAL)

24. James Dockery (Re-signed one-year deal with CAR)

25. Larry Dean (Re-signed undisclosed deal with MIN)

26. Nick Bellore (Original Pick Tender)

 

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Giants beat writer Dan Graziano says it seemed clear that Hakeem Nicks' "chief motivation" last season "was to stay healthy so that he could cash in as a free agent."

The Colts are hoping Nicks' effectiveness was sapped by his mind, not an accumulation of lower-body injuries. He posted a 56-896-0 line, reportedly frustrating coaches with his inability to get open and make plays. The other concern is that 26-year-old Nicks is operating on a one-year deal once again, leaving Graziano to wonder if he'll tip-toe through another season. There are a lot of yellow flags here despite Nicks' natural talent and the presence of Andrew Luck.

Source: ESPN New York

 

Saints re-signed RT Zach Strief to a five-year, $20.5 million contract.

Strief, who gets $8.5 million guaranteed, was our No. 2 tackle still available behind only Donald Penn. The 30-year-old veteran is coming off his best NFL season, as he started 15 games for the Saints while allowing just four sacks and five quarterback hits. The re-signing is excellent news for Drew Brees, as the 6'7/320 Strief has emerged as an elite pass blocker. He'll bookend with exciting left tackle prospect Terron Armstead.

 

 

 

Eagles re-signed S Nate Allen to a one-year, $2 million contract.

There's another $1 million available in playing-time incentives. Allen, the No. 37 overall pick in 2010, was a horrific bust through his first three seasons. But he showed enough improvement last season that the Eagles are going to give him another chance. He'll likely compete with Earl Wolff to be Philly's starting strong safety opposite new FS Malcolm Jenkins.

 

 

Cowboys signed QB Brandon Weeden to a two-year contract.

Weeden, 43 30, made 20 starts in Cleveland the past two seasons, compiling a 5-15 record with a 23:26 TD-to-INT ratio and 55.9 completion rate. A former top-prospect baseball pitcher, Weeden has always possessed plus arm strength but has very little athleticism and is maddeningly deliberate in all of his movements. His skill set makes an offensive line look worse. The Cowboys need arms for the offseason program with Kyle Orton undecided about playing in 2014, and Tony Romo coming off back surgery.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

 

 

Raiders signed WR James Jones, formerly of the Packers, to a three-year contract.

Jones, 30, set career highs in catches (59) and yards (817) last season with Green Bay, scoring three touchdowns after leading the NFL in touchdown catches (14) the previous year. He gives the Raiders a physical presence with an ability to win contested catches and stretch the field. Unfortunately, Jones going to quarterback-less Oakland could be a death knell for his fantasy outlook. We fully expect Jones to start, but the rest of the Raiders' receiver pecking order is to-be-determined between Denarius Moore, Rod Streater, and Andre Holmes.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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Cowboys signed QB Brandon Weeden to a two-year contract.

Weeden, 43 30, made 20 starts in Cleveland the past two seasons, compiling a 5-15 record with a 23:26 TD-to-INT ratio and 55.9 completion rate. A former top-prospect baseball pitcher, Weeden has always possessed plus arm strength but has very little athleticism and is maddeningly deliberate in all of his movements. His skill set makes an offensive line look worse. The Cowboys need arms for the offseason program with Kyle Orton undecided about playing in 2014, and Tony Romo coming off back surgery.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jerry Jones saw this and thought this kid needs to be on Americas team.

Edited March 18, 2014 by dutchff7

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Raiders signed OL Kevin Boothe, formerly of the Giants, to a two-year contract.

Boothe can play every position on the offensive line save left tackle, though he's best suited for the interior. The soon-to-be 31-year-old was drafted by the Raiders in the sixth round of the 2006 draft and played one season for the Silver and Black before going to New York. Ideally, he'd be a versatile reserve.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

 

 

Giants signed KR Trindon Holliday, formerly of the Texans, to a one-year contract.

Holliday wasn't tendered an offer as an exclusive rights free agent by the Broncos. The soon-to-be 28-year-old is a dynamic return man but has fumbled 11 times the past two years. He averaged 8.5 yards on punt returns and 27.7 yards on kickoff returns in 2013. Holliday has four return scores in two seasons.

Related: Texans

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

 

Jaguars signed WR/PR Tandon Doss, formerly of the Ravens.

Doss, 24, has just 26 career catches for 428 yards and one touchdown through three seasons but did lead the league with his 15.6 yards-per-return on punts last season, bringing one back to the house. Ace Sanders handled those duties for Jacksonville last season but averaged a pitiful 5.6 yards per return.

Related: Ravens

Source: Ryan O'Halloran on Twitter

 

 

 

Bears signed DL Israel Idonije, formerly of the Lions, to a one-year contract.

After a one-season stop in Detroit, Idonije returns to the Windy City where he spent the previous nine seasons. The 33-year-old is a movable piece along the defensive front for DC Mel Tucker but will have to earn his roster spot. Idonije appeared in 15 games last season, notching 11 tackles and a half-sack.

Related: Lions

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

 

 

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Browns signed WR Andrew Hawkins, formerly of the Bengals, to a four-year, $13.6 million contract.

The Bengals had until midnight to match the Browns' offer sheet but informed Hawkins they weren't going to do so. Four years and $13.6 million with a $5.8 million first-year cap number is a hefty price to pay for a 5-foot-7, 180-pound jitterbug slot receiver, but the Browns badly needed a talent infusion on offense. Hawkins can turn simple plays into monster gains with his speed. Tavon Austin drew some Hawkins comparisons last April. Hawkins will be the No. 3 option in the passing game, behind target monster Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron.

Related: Bengals

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

 

 

Bears agreed to terms with S Danny McCray, formerly of the Cowboys, on a one-year contract.

A special teamer, McCray has spent his entire four-year career with the Cowboys. He managed just nine snaps for Dallas' dreadful defense last season.

Related: Cowboys

 

 

Falcons agreed to terms with CB/KR Javier Arenas, formerly of the Cardinals, on a one-year contract.

The 2010 second-round pick of the Chiefs appeared in all 16 games for the Cardinals last season, but managed only 107 snaps on defense. He was near the bottom of the league in kick-return average. Arenas won't be guaranteed a spot on the Falcons' 53-man roster.

Related: Cardinals

Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

 

 

Redskins signed ILB Akeem Jordan.

The Redskins continue to stockpile depth and special teams help at inside linebacker. Jordan, 28, joins Adam Hayward and Keenan Robinson behind Perry Riley and Darryl Sharpton. Jordan had 67 tackles and two forced fumbles while starting 10 games for the Chiefs last season. This will be his first NFL season without Andy Reid as his head coach.

 

 

Edited March 19, 2014 by monstersofthemidway

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RT @Edwerderespn: Sources: Jared Allen making second visit to SB champion Seahawks and could decide whether to join them in next few days

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Raiders re-signed S Charles Woodson on a one-year deal.

The 37-year-old Woodson was an effective every-down safety in 2013, recording 97 tackles, one interception and three forced fumbles. Woodson is obviously on the tail end of his career, but he has shown few signs of slowing down and should continue to provide a steady, veteran presence in the Oakland secondary.

Source: Josina Anderson on Twitter

 

 

Bengals signed QB Jason Campbell to a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old Campbell had his best success in the NFL under Bengals' OC Hue Jackson while both were in Oakland. He will provide a solid, veteran backup for Andy Dalton. Campbell posted an 11:8 TD-to-INT ratio in eight starts for the Browns last season.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

 

Vikings agreed to terms with DT Tom Johnson, formerly of the Saints, on a one-year, $845,000 deal.

He can earn an additional $600,000 in incentives. Johnson recorded two sacks and 13 tackles as a rotational tackle in New Orleans last season. Johnson's signing might spell the end for free agent DT Kevin Williams in Minnesota.

Related: Saints

Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter

 

 

 

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Raiders GM Reggie McKenzie says letting Jared Veldheer walk "wasn't about finances," and that "the kid didn't want to play for the Raiders anymore."

"I struggled with that," McKenzie admitted. It's a delicate situation when a player wants to walk, but at least publicly, Veldheer said he wanted to remain a Raider. Speaking in early February, Veldheer expressed bafflement at the Raiders' lukewarm efforts to re-sign him. Even if Veldheer was maneuvering behind the scenes to escape Oakland, McKenzie still held all the cards thanks to the franchise tag. If he truly wanted to retain Veldheer, there was nothing stopping him.

Source: Vittorio Tafur on Twitter

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Broncos re-signed OT Winston Justice to a one-year contract.

Justice, 29, played under 20 snaps in Denver last season despite LT Ryan Clady's year-ending pectoral injury. With Clady due back healthy and Chris Clark likely kicking to right tackle, Justice will have to fight for a reserve job.

Source: Mike Klis on Twitter

 

 

 

Redskins signed G/C Mike McGlynn to a one-year contract.

McGlynn, 29, was a liability in 14 starts with Indianapolis last season, but brings versatility to D.C. and 48 career starts. At 6'4/325, McGlynn also fits the new size profile for a Washington team trying to get bigger up front.

Related: Colts

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

 

 

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Thank you Redskins. Packers were interested in McGlynn and I didn't want that to happen.