2015 free agents

[Runner]

Wayne's going to be on the market

There goes one roadblock for Dre becoming a Colt.

 

[HOU-TEX]

Jacoby still bringing in $

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 4m4 minutes ago

Chargers signing former Ravens WR Jacoby Jones to a two-year deal, per source.

 

[Playoffs]

Rand Getlin ‏@Rand_Getlin

The #Jets have re-signed LB David Harris to a three-year, $21.5 million deal, per a league source. $15M fully guaranteed.

Harris is now the highest paid ILB in the league. Think about that.

 

[The1ApplePie]

Troy Polamalu will probably either retire or be cut by the Steelers
http://deadspin.com/the-steelers-really-really-hope-troy-polamalu-retires-1689838166

He seems done, unless some team wants him to come in as a dog and pony show. Ed Reed at least appeared to have some tread on the tires.

 

[Playoffs]

Carolina Panthers @Panthers

The #Panthers have signed OT Michael Oher to a two-year contract.

STORY: http://pnth.rs/1BfBihi

 

[HOU-TEX]

Rand Getlin ‏@Rand_Getlin


Harris is now the highest paid ILB in the league. Think about that.

Thought for sure Rex was going to go get him. Especially after the Kiko trade

 

[Playoffs]

Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

Bengals LB Rey Maualuga's three-year deal in Cincinnati is worth $15 million, with $4.5 million guaranteed.

 

[Playoffs]

Robert Raiola, CPA @SportsTaxMan

#NFL Free agency will soon begin. A look at 2015 individual state tax rates. #SportsBiz

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https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B_ddjK4XEAADq8B.jpg

 

[Playoffs]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

The #Cowboys are closing in on a multi-year deal to keep starting right tackle Doug Free, sources say. He’ll be off the free agent market.

 

[mussop]

Troy Polamalu will probably either retire or be cut by the Steelers
http://deadspin.com/the-steelers-really-really-hope-troy-polamalu-retires-1689838166

He seems done, unless some team wants him to come in as a dog and pony show. Ed Reed at least appeared to have some tread on the tires.

Is it just me or does Shaq from Washington seem like a perfect replacement for Palamalo?

 

[PHILLYTEXANFAN]

Revis will go elsewhere. Mcourty will be an Eagle

 

[JB]

Revis will go elsewhere. Mcourty will be an Eagle

Based on? Have either been released yet?

 

[PHILLYTEXANFAN]

Based on? Have either been released yet?

A report came out about Revis being one and done in NE, http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...d-his-arrangement-with-pats-as-one-year-deak/. and if I were a betting man I'd say no team will lock up Revis long term for the rest of his career,, expect big money 1-3 years at a time. Mcourty is a FA who along with Byron Maxwell and Jason Worilds have all been linked to the eagles

 

[Playoffs]

Tarik El-Bashir @TarikCSN

NFL's 3-day legal tampering period opens today at noon.

Agents and teams can discuss Free Agents, but contracts can't be signed until Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Mike Garafolo @MikeGarofolo

Intriguing RFA move: Raiders gave WR Andre Holmes the low tender, meaning no compensation if a team signs him. Could be interest.

Denver Post Broncos @PostBroncos

Virgil Green is weighing a multi-year offer from the Broncos http://dpo.st/1NuSmX5 via @TroyRenck

 

[CretorFrigg]

I'm reading that Jeremy Maclin is visiting the Texans. This could be a great signing.

 

[Playoffs]

Jeff McLane ‏@Jeff_McLane

Jeremy Maclin wanted around $11 mil a year. #Eagles got to $9 mil during season. He won't get to $11 in free agency w/ Randall Cobb ahead.

 

[badboy]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14403/andre-holmes

stats He ran 4.53 6'4" 210 turn 27 in June

 

[thunderkyss]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/14403/andre-holmes

stats He ran 4.53 6'4" 210 turn 27 in June

Looks like he only catches half the balls thrown his way.

 

[TheRealJoker]

I'm reading that Jeremy Maclin is visiting the Texans. This could be a great signing.

Source?

 

[Texecutioner]

Source?

It's been on Rotoworld and other numerous sites. It is Legit.

 

[Playoffs]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Saints and RB Mark Ingram have reached agreement on a four-year deal, per league source.

Kinda surprising.

 

[JB]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter


Kinda surprising.

They must be planning on lots of cuts

 

[Playoffs]

Joe Banner ‏@JoeBanner13

People need to remember that cap is up $20,000,000 in two years. Guys that used to get to 8-9 are going to get 11+.

 

[Lucky]

From Walterfootball.com

3/7: "Texans showing lots of interest in UFA DE DaQuan Bowers. Miami also has reached out." - Jayson Braddock, Roto Experts

3/7: The Texans, Colts, Dolphins and Raiders have made "preliminary inquiries" on Bills safety Da'Norris Searcy. - Josina Anderson

3/7: "Here’s the spot you should be watching for Brian Hoyer: Houston Texans. Team likes both Hoyer and Mallett — but I get sense Hoyer is target." - Jeff Darlington, NFL Network

Bowers? For what, the vet minimum?
Searcy? OK, that sounds good.
Hoyer? Please. God. No!!!!

 

[Playoffs]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Randall Cobb back to Green Bay on a 4-year, $40 million deal, per source.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

Randall Cobb had 6-7 offers today, I’m told. He turned down considerably more money elsewhere to sign with the #Packers.

 

[mussop]

Quote:
Virgil Green is weighing a multi-year offer from the Broncos http://dpo.st/1NuSmX5 via @TroyRenck

That sucks!!! I really wanted that guy.

 

[texan279]

Frank Gore has mutual interest in joining Philadelphia


According to a report from Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, don't be surprised if Frank Gore is wearing an Eagles uniform this season. From the article:

"According to a person with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity, the Eagles have expressed serious interest in San Francisco 49ers free agent running back Frank Gore. The mutual interest is so serious that it is possible a deal could get done as early as Tuesday, the first day free agents can sign with another team."



http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/3/8/8169639/eagles-free-agency-rumors-frank-gore-running-back-philadelphia-49ers

 

[texan279]

Sean Weatherspoon unlikely to be back with Falcons


The Atlanta Falcons talked up the return of Sean Weatherspoon this offseason. However, it appears those words were all for naught.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports that the linebacker will hit the open market and is unlikely to be back in Atlanta, per a source involved in the situation.

Weatherspoon, who missed all of last season with a torn Achilles, had been a priority for the Falcons to bring back.


http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000477188/article/sean-weatherspoon-unlikely-to-be-back-with-falcons

 

[mussop]

Frank Gore has mutual interest in joining Philadelphia


According to a report from Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, don't be surprised if Frank Gore is wearing an Eagles uniform this season. From the article:

"According to a person with knowledge of the situation who requested anonymity, the Eagles have expressed serious interest in San Francisco 49ers free agent running back Frank Gore. The mutual interest is so serious that it is possible a deal could get done as early as Tuesday, the first day free agents can sign with another team."



http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2015/3/8/8169639/eagles-free-agency-rumors-frank-gore-running-back-philadelphia-49ers

Just does not seem like a fit there.

 

[mussop]

Quote:
Virgil Green is weighing a multi-year offer from the Broncos http://dpo.st/1NuSmX5 via @TroyRenck

That sucks!!! I really wanted that guy.

With the Broncos and Julius Thomas likely headed for a split, Denver is zeroing in on Plan B at the tight end position.

Virgil Green is currently mulling over a multi-year offer from the team while fielding interest from multiple other clubs, according to The Denver Post. No less than 13 teams have reached out to Green's agent, per the newspaper.

If the Texans aren't one of these 13 teams they are stupid.

 

[CretorFrigg]

Just does not seem like a fit there.

Reminds me of Ahman Green. Old FA running backs are a gamble, especially a bruising RB with a lot of miles.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Just does not seem like a fit there.

The word is that Chip Kelly wants a running back who runs to the hole the play is designed for instead of a Sandersesque improviser like he had with McCoy.

I'm not sure how true that is.

 

[Scooter]

Just does not seem like a fit there.

It doesn't from a tempo standpoint at his age, but I think Kelly is looking for a more complete back - and Gore is certainly that. Blocking, catching and running inside and outside. I don't watch enough Eagles games to properly gauge the system, but a guy like Gore would play more of the 'QB's best friend' role instead of more frustrating 'backfield playmaker', as well as being better getting the ugly yards in such a finesse offense.

 

[Playoffs]

Chris Mortensen @MortReport

Suh also will get $60 million in first 3 years of 6-year contract, based on parameters set between #Dolphins and Suh's agent, Jimmy Sexton.

Ndamukong Suh will sign with Dolphins on Tuesday based off parameters around $114 million and $60 million guaranteed, per sources.

and handles it with class...

Ndamukong Suh @DirtSuh

@davebirkett I'm going to build a house made of $100 bills

 

[JCTexan]

Frank Gore has mutual interest in joining Philadelphia

I read the same thing but it wasn't with Philly.

Frank Gore has mutual interest in joining Indianapolis

CSN Bay Area reports the Colts and free agent Frank Gore have "mutual interest in working toward a contract."

Link

 

[Playoffs]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock

The $25 mil guaranteed becomes the 5th most given to an NFL CB. Patrick Peterson / Richard Sherman / Aqib Talb / Brandon Carr

Deal also changed from 6 year $63 mil. It's now reportedly set to be a 5 year deal around $53 to 54 million. Byron Maxwell / Eagles

Byron Maxwell deal is done. Guarantee came in higher after more discussion. Byron Maxwell will become an Eagle Tuesday w/ $25 mil guaranteed

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

#Jaguars are trying to give Bortles as much help as they can. Planning on adding Julius Thomas as "move" TE.

 

[Goldensilence]

Jayson Braddock ‏@JaysonBraddock



Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

Makes the Jackson signing even more attractive looking at those numbers.

 

[Playoffs]

Charles Robinson ‏@CharlesRobinson

An opportunity has opened for #Jaguars with DeMarco Murray. They want a centerpiece back and could push hard to price #Cowboys way out.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Chargers and CB Brandon Flowers reached agreement on a 4-year deal, per league sources. Deal to be signed this week.

Rand Getlin ‏@Rand_Getlin

Don't be surprised to see Flowers get somewhere around (and potentially north of) $20M in guarantees. Great situation for both parties.

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

Can confirm ESPN report that Brandon Flowers will stay in San Diego. 4yr deal worth $36M. Corners continue to do very well

Rand Getlin ‏@Rand_Getlin

Source indicates the #49ers are bracing to lose Frank Gore. Has an offer on the table from the #Eagles averaging $5M+, $7M in guarantees.

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Free-agent RB Frank Gore has told people he will sign this week with the Philadelphia Eagles, league sources told me and @caplannfl.

Mike Garafolo ‏@MikeGarafolo

Raiders don't want to whiff on the first wave of free agency, continue to make a strong push for C Rodney Hudson. KC not out yet, though.

Rich Cimini ‏@RichCimini

Jets hoping to sign a free-agent safety. KC's Ron Parker is a name to watch. #nyj

Eliot Shorr-Parks ‏@EliotShorrParks

Who do #Eagles have an interest in pairing with Byron Maxwell? Green Bay #Packers Tramon Williams, per source.

 

[texan279]

Report: 49ers 'frontrunner' to sign Torrey Smith


The 49ers are not expected to re-sign free-agent wide receiver Michael Crabtree, so they are reportedly turning their attention to Torrey Smith.

The 49ers are considered the “frontrunner” to sign Smith as a free agent, reports the Baltimore Sun, citing a source familiar with Smith's free-agent status.




http://www.csnbayarea.com/49ers/report-49ers-frontrunner-sign-torrey-smith

 

[Playoffs]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter

Mark Sanchez is going back to Eagles, 2 Year Deal, max value of $16M, $5.5M Guaranteed, per source.

Tom E. Curran @tomecurran

After 30 hours of tampering, it seems a very good bet Patriots will retain either Revis or McCourty and a pretty good bet they keep both.

 

[Playoffs]

Chris Mortensen ‏@mortreport

The Eagles' wild ride will continue: Jeremy Maclin plans to reunite with Andy Reid in Kansas City once free agent market opens Tuesday.

Mike Garafolo ‏@MikeGarafolo

Colts announce extension for CB Darius Butler

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

Don't know what kind of cap magic they would be able to pull off, but Chiefs haven't given up on Darrelle Revis i'm told. NE and NYJ also in

Adam Caplan @caplannfl

#Chiefs OLB Tamba Hali has agreed to restructure his contract, according to a league source.

 

[Playoffs]

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet

The #Patriots are keeping S Devin McCourty after a hard push from the #Jaguars, the #Eagles and the #Giants.

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss

Devin McCourty contract terms with Patriots, per source: 5 years, $47.5 million, including $28.5 million in total guarantees.

 

[Playoffs]

Ed Werder @EdWerderESPN

Frank Gore leaving, Patrick Willis retiring, same possible for Justin Smith. Doesn't seem key #49ers vets lining up to play for new coaches

Well, that escalated quickly.

 

[JB]

Ed Werder @EdWerderESPN


Well, that escalated quickly.

Plus, they're likely to lose Crabtree and Iupati

 

[Playoffs]

AlbertBreer@AlbertBreer

Here's the full NFL email [sent to teams] from this AM:

Clubs were advised of the rules for the three-day negotiating period in PP-23-15 (attached). These rules include limitations such as that a club cannot make an “offer;” or enter into a written or oral agreement of any kind, express or implied, or make promises or representations of any type concerning the terms or conditions of employment to be offered to any Unrestricted Free Agent for inclusion in a Player Contract after the start of the new League Year; or provide assurances of intent as to the future execution of an NFL Player Contract.

Clubs were further advised that “Any attempt to undermine the purpose of this negotiating period may be considered conduct detrimental to the League.” At this time, the League office is beginning investigations into a number of reported agreements with clubs. Violations will be dealt with accordingly.

 

[The Pencil Neck]

Luckily, except for Hoyer, all our deals were with our own players. So we should be cool.

Gotta wonder if some of the "deals" are going to be disallowed and invalidated, freeing up some guys people thought were off the board.

 

[infantrycak]

Luckily, except for Hoyer, all our deals were with our own players. So we should be cool.

Gotta wonder if some of the "deals" are going to be disallowed and invalidated, freeing up some guys people thought were off the board.

The NFL looks like monkeys fornicating footballs on this. How the hell do you negotiate without making offers or discussing terms and conditions?

 

[HOU-TEX]

The NFL looks like monkeys fornicating footballs on this. How the hell do you negotiate without making offers or discussing terms and conditions?

I agree. Why even come up with the bogus "legal tampering period" if $ can't be negotiated?

 

[The Pencil Neck]

The NFL looks like monkeys fornicating footballs on this. How the hell do you negotiate without making offers or discussing terms and conditions?

I know. It's really silly.

 

[ChampionTexan]

Luckily, except for Hoyer, all our deals were with our own players. So we should be cool.

Gotta wonder if some of the "deals" are going to be disallowed and invalidated, freeing up some guys people thought were off the board.

I would be surprised to see anything more than a draft pick penalty, and I wouldn't be shocked to not even see that much.

Remember back before the legalized tampering days when LZ broke the news of Haynesworth signing with the Redskins the day before free agency even began, and turned out to be spot on? There were numerous other instances of guys reaching deals with teams literally within minutes of the time it was legal to have contact. I don't recall a single deal getting invalidated back then, and the three day contact period should only make it harder to issue that severe a penalty, not easier.