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2014 NFL Free Agent Tracker

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If you wish to see who's done what so far in free agency, check ESPN's F/A tracker.

LINK

you can sort by team, position, status (signed/unsigned), type (UFA, RFA, etc.), or year and see for yourself who has done what so far.

This link was probably provided by Playoffs or somebody but it's buried so deep I thought I'd repost it for those of you keeping score at home.

If you have another source/site (or three) that keeps a running score on F/A happenings like this one does, I'd love to see it and bounce one off the other.

Meanwhile, I'll keep watching
what else can fans do anyway?
 
Source: Julius Peppers has agreed to terms with the Green Bay Packers on a 3-year deal.
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Peppers in a 3-4 will be interesting. So will him lining up next to Clay Matthews. What a nightmare for an o-line.
 
Packers are desperate for pass rushers across from Matthews. Nick Perry hasn't really worked out and their depth isn't that great. I think Peppers is pretty much washed up at this point, but they're obviously hoping he has a little left. I wouldn't expect him to be a starter. More of a reserve pass rusher and sub package player.
 
Rick Gosselin ‏@RickGosselinDMN
RB Toby Gerhart got the best deal in FA of any player who did not start a game in 2013, signing a 3-year deal with Jax for $10.5 million.

NFL teams have cut 10 players who were 16-game starters in 2013. Nine are in their 30s. Redskins C Will Montgomery became the 10th Friday.

Of the 20 biggest contracts handed out thus far in free agency, only 5 went to incumbent Pro Bowlers: Talib, Byrd, Albert, Whitner, Verner.
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Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora
Return ace Trindon Holliday is visiting the Falcons today
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Ben Tate got a 2 year deal from the Browns.

Brian Hoyer ‏@bhoyer8 7m
@Browns yessss! Welcome @BenTateRB to Cleveland! Can't wait to hand you the rock!


@JasonLaCanfora 1m
Julian Edelman agreed to terms to stay with the Pats
 
Ben Tate - RB - Browns
Browns agreed to terms with RB Ben Tate, formerly of the Texans, on a two-year contract.
Tate was the best running back on the market, but the Browns were the only team to make a public run. Extremely injury prone through the first four years of his career, Tate's contract is expected to be incentive-based. Coming from the Texans' zone-blocking scheme, Tate is a fit for fellow ZBS OC Kyle Shanahan, but will have to prove he can stay on the field before anything else. Although Tate has impressive burst, his game lacks wiggle. He's a downhill runner who will need his blocking to click to have the breakout year many have long expected. Despite the question marks, Tate and his career 4.7 YPC have definite RB2 potential in 2014.
Related: Texans
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter Mar 15 - 2:38 PM
 
Louis Riddick ‏@LRiddickESPN
#Falcons have to be still looking for veteran pass rushers...
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Nick Underhill ‏@Nick_Underhill
I think we can conclude that the Patriots aren’t going to shy away from anyone due to character concerns. They’ll at least hear someone out.
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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Neither team nor player's agent will confirm, but Broncos are expected to sign former Steelers WR Emmauel Sanders, per league sources.
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Cecil Lammey ‏@cecillammey
as per usual @AdamSchefter is way out in front, source confirms #Broncos have come to an agreement with former #Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders
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sheesh, broncos

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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
And now Patriots have reached agreement on a three-year deal with former Panthers WR Brandon LaFell, per source.
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NFL free agency: Carolina Panthers may be making wrong calls
The Panthers entered free agency needing a left tackle to replace the retired Jordan Gross and a receiver to step in for the cast-off Smith. To this point they've signed neither, while watching five starters (counting Smith) go elsewhere.

No. 2 wideout Brandon LaFell became the latest starter to bolt, agreeing to a three-year deal with New England on Saturday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Patriots also made a play for Smith, so Bill Belichick must see something in the Panthers' receiving corps that Gettleman didn't.

Meanwhile, the smoldering remains of the Panthers' receiving depth chart now includes just one player who's caught a pass in an NFL game. That would be Kealoha Pilares, who has two career catches for 42 yards and missed all of last season following knee surgery.

Gettleman seems to be putting a lot of faith in Tavarres King and Marvin McNutt, who almost caught a pass against the Falcons in Week 17...
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LaFell is going to be really useful in that NE offense. Wouldn't be surprised to see him with a 70-1000-6 season within the next two years.
 
bah007 said:
LaFell is going to be really useful in that NE offense. Wouldn't be surprised to see him with a 70-1000-6 season within the next two years.
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Agree, will be interesting to see his upside.

Emmanuel Sanders deal draws executives crying foul
Emmanuel Sanders is expected to sign with the Broncos on Sunday, but the process that led him there left the other teams involved fuming and crying foul. One team official claimed Sanders' agent broke "every rule in negotiations."

Agent Steve Weinberg, on behalf of the wide receiver, accepted a deal with the Chiefs in principle, according to one team source. Weinberg then engaged in negotiations with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to another source involved in the process.

While shopping the Chiefs' offer to the Bucs, Weinberg never explained that he had already accepted the terms of Kansas City's offer. Later in the night, Sanders' agent had agreed to terms with the Broncos, which is where he is currently headed. Sanders and Weinberg also rankled the 49ers by agreeing to visit, then blowing it off.

"This was one of the worst situations in modern football negotiations," one executive involved said. "Totally wrong. This needs to be stopped."

Reached at his home late Saturday, Weinberg declined to comment on the record when informed of the allegations.

The Dallas-based agent recently was reinstated by the NFL Players Association, which had barred and decertified him in 2003 because it had reportedly found he diverted assets to an offshore account during a dispute with a partner and collected a fee from a client prematurely...
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Free Agency Salary Cap Updates and Team Notes -- Monday, March 17, 2014
1. Oakland Raiders
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $47.8 million (figure doesn’t include the signings of Justin Tuck, Lamar Woodley and Antonio Smith)

2. Cleveland Browns
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $39.9 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Ben Tate)

3. Cincinnati Bengals
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $28.1 million

4. Jacksonville Jaguars
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $25.3 million

5. New York Jets
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $27.8 million

6. Miami Dolphins
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $25.2 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Cortland Finnegan)

7. Green Bay Packers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $24.2 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Julius Peppers)

8. Philadelphia Eagles
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $18.8 million (figure doesn’t include the extension of Darren Sproles)

9. Buffalo Bills
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $18.3 million (figure doesn’t include the re-signing of Scott Chandler)

10. Minnesota Vikings
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $16.3 million

11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $15.3 million

12. Indianapolis Colts
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $14.3 million

13. Seattle Seahawks
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $13.4 million

14. St. Louis Rams
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $13 million (figure doesn’t include the re-signing of Roger Saffold)

15. New York Giants
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $12.6 million (figure doesn’t include the signings of Walter Thurmond and Jon Beason)

16. Houston Texans
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $12.1 million

Rivaling the Bengals as the NFL’s least active free agent squad, the Texans’ $12 million in available cap space would increase to over $15 million with the release of Matt Schaub. Although they have the available cap space to make a play for a free agent, Houston seems content standing still. The Texans do have a fair amount of talent in place as well as the #1 overall selection in May’s draft. Their biggest offseason concern (aside from finding a franchise quarterback) is likely locking up J.J. Watt (a free agent after 2014) to a long-term deal.

17. Denver Broncos
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $11.7 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Emmanuel Sanders)

18. New England Patriots
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $10.8 million (figure doesn’t include the signings of Julian Edelman, Brandon Browner and Brandon LaFell)

19. Atlanta Falcons
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $10.6 million

20. Baltimore Ravens
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $10 million (before the re-signing of Daryl Smith)

21. Washington Redskins
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $9.5 million

22. Arizona Cardinals
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $8.9 million

23. Tennessee Titans
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $8.8 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Michael Oher)

24. Carolina Panthers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $8.4 million (figure doesn’t include the signing of Roman Harper)

25. Dallas Cowboys
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $7.7 million

If we’re all going to bash Jerry Jones for his perpetual cap mismanagement, then we’ve got to credit him when he does something right. While parting ways with DeMarcus Ware may have been a no-brainer due to the $7.4 million he saved Dallas against the 2014 cap, releasing a franchise cornerstone is never easy. Jones also designated Miles Austin as a June 1st cut. While this will give the Cowboys needed flexibility to sign their incoming rookies when June 1st comes around, the downside is that Austin will still count for $5.236 million against the salary cap in 2015.

Dallas’ current cap situation isn’t enough for them to bring in any difference-making free agents (though you never know with Jones). However, they may have put themselves in a position to extend either Dez Bryant or Tyron Smith before their values inevitably increase..

26. Kansas City Chiefs
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $6.6 million

27. San Francisco 49ers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $4.4 million

28. Chicago Bears
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $4.2 million

29. San Diego Chargers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $3.8 million

30. Pittsburgh Steelers
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $2.9 million

31. Detroit Lions
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $2.6 million

32. New Orleans Saints
Approximate Current Available Cap Space - $1.9 million
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Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer
As @toddarcher said, Brandon Weeden struck a two-year deal with the Cowboys. He turns 31 in October.
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For league minimum, with Browns still paying him some money.
 
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Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

For league minimum, with Browns still paying him some money.
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Another first-round QB in Weeden taken just 2 seasons ago in 2012, and now he's effectively a bust, relegated to a back-up or maybe at best a "project".
I tell you what, it's difficult figuring out which one of these QBs can make it in the NFL, which ones can't ?
 
IDEXAN said:
Another first-round QB in Weeden taken just 2 seasons ago in 2012, and now he's effectively a bust, relegated to a back-up or maybe at best a "project".
I tell you what, it's difficult figuring out which one of these QBs can make it in the NFL, which ones can't ?
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Sometimes it is.

It never was with Weeden. Guy was obviously not a 1st round talent, or even a 2nd or 3rd round talent for that matter.
 
Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Giants are giving CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie a 5-year, $39M deal, including $15M gtd, per source.

Raiders giving former Packers WR James Jones a three-year deal.
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Former Texans valued in NYC...

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Former Broncos return ace Trindon Holliday has agreed to terms with the Giants on a 1-year deal.
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Paul Schwartz ‏@NYPost_Schwartz Mar 16
Giants make official the signing of S Quintin Demps. Should move in immediately as their No. 1 kickoff returner.
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Bob McGinn ‏@BobMcGinn
NT B.J. Raji's one-year, $4 million contract with #Packers contained just $500,000 in guaranteed money.
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Last sack 11/2011, achilles, conditioning issues.


Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Bengals not matching Browns offer sheet for Wr Andrew Hawkins. He's a Brown.
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The Titans are reportedly going to release Rob Bironas.

Thats one free agent I would seriously consider if I was the Texans. He'd be our best kicker ever.
 
Edit, premature Schefterification...

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Jared Allen's agent, Ken Harris, texted his client will "consider Seahawks offer along with the others, and make a decision this weekend."
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Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Jared Allen has reached agreement with Seahawks.
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FOr some reason I want us to resign Kevin walter ....... if not us u know hes going to balty LOL
 
Norg said:
FOr some reason I want us to resign Kevin walter ....... if not us u know hes going to balty LOL
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Hopkins had 52 catches for 802 yards. The last time Kevin Walter had 800+ yards: 2008. That was the only year Walter had more yardage than Hopkins did his rookie year. And I've heard talk on this board of trading Hopkins.. Crazy people.
 
Lucky said:
Peppers in a 3-4 will be interesting. So will him lining up next to Clay Matthews. What a nightmare for an o-line.
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I don't get this unless if the Packers run a 4-3 scheme as well. I don't see Peppers at 6'7" 290-lbs rushing off the edge like a LB...maybe a DE like watt?

Playoffs said:
NFL free agency: Carolina Panthers may be making wrong calls
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Wow, wonder what's going on with the Panthers? Also, I kept thinking the guy's name was Gentlemen and was thinking WTF.
 
JCTexan said:
Hopkins had 52 catches for 802 yards. The last time Kevin Walter had 800+ yards: 2008. That was the only year Walter had more yardage than Hopkins did his rookie year. And I've heard talk on this board of trading Hopkins.. Crazy people.
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Yeah, but Hopkins isn't nearly as good at run-blocking as Walter was. That adds at least 200 yards to Kevin's production, making him the equivalent of a 1000 yard receiver.
 
Texan4Ever said:
I don't get this unless if the Packers run a 4-3 scheme as well. I don't see Peppers at 6'7" 290-lbs rushing off the edge like a LB...maybe a DE like watt?
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Why would an OLB be lined up next to Matthews?

His best QB getting days are most likely behind him. Occupying a tackle & protecting his 2 gaps... He's probably got enough left in the tank to do that.
 
JCTexan said:
Hopkins had 52 catches for 802 yards. The last time Kevin Walter had 800+ yards: 2008. That was the only year Walter had more yardage than Hopkins did his rookie year. And I've heard talk on this board of trading Hopkins.. Crazy people.
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Nothing crazy at all about it. Sometimes you give up something to get something.

If you're happy with Hopkins (no reason not to be) then you don't do that.

If you think Hopkins will be as good or better than Watkins you don't do that.

If you covet Clowney or one of the top QB's you don't do that.

If you can't find someone to give you a 1st for Hopkins then you can't do that.

BUT.... If you believe that Watkins will be better than Hopkins, don't see another player at the top of the draft that you think is better than Watkins, and could find someone who would do it (give you a 1st for Hopkins) then it's not crazy at all. Besides, it was just an idea to kick around.

I liked the other scenario suggested in that thread better, the one where you get the Browns to trade up with you and snatch both of their 1st round picks, take Watkins, get your defender, and then Garoppolo or some other QB you like as a project in the second round.
 
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Nick Underhill ‏@Nick_Underhill
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And then when said player breaks the law or shows that he truly is scum, the Patriots will claim they were "duped" and had no idea.
 
Norg said:
FOr some reason I want us to resign Kevin walter ....... if not us u know hes going to balty LOL
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You are the guy that breaks up with is girlfriend that he cant stand, and then begs her to come back because she was seeing another guy. Desperation is a stinky cologne.
 
Hervoyel said:
Nothing crazy at all about it. Sometimes you give up something to get something.

If you're happy with Hopkins (no reason not to be) then you don't do that.

If you think Hopkins will be as good or better than Watkins you don't do that.

If you covet Clowney or one of the top QB's you don't do that.

If you can't find someone to give you a 1st for Hopkins then you can't do that.

BUT.... If you believe that Watkins will be better than Hopkins, don't see another player at the top of the draft that you think is better than Watkins, and could find someone who would do it (give you a 1st for Hopkins) then it's not crazy at all. Besides, it was just an idea to kick around.

I liked the other scenario suggested in that thread better, the one where you get the Browns to trade up with you and snatch both of their 1st round picks, take Watkins, get your defender, and then Garoppolo or some other QB you like as a project in the second round.
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I honestly wouldn't mind Houston selecting Watkins at 1.1, keeping Hopkins and going with a QB at 2.1. A WR group of Johnson, Watkins & Hopkins would be insanely good. :)
 
Dutchrudder said:
Yeah, but Hopkins isn't nearly as good at run-blocking as Walter was. That adds at least 200 yards to Kevin's production, making him the equivalent of a 1000 yard receiver.
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That's the 2008 Walter though...he's long gone.

$$$ says Hopkins only gets better.
 
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