NFL Notes Ex-Seahawks WR Mike Williams signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts. 49ers OL Jonathan Goodwin took a $1.2 million pay-cut reducing his salary to $2.5 million. (Mike Garafolo) Bears The Bears do not want to cut OL Gabe Carimi. (Dan Pompei) Bengals OG Clint Boling is rehabbing an ankle injury at OTAs and should [...]
May 24, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Broncos, Browns, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Jets, Lions, NFL Rumors, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Vikings
Here’s our list of the Top 50 – 2013 Free Agents still available. Complete list of available – 2013 NFL Free Agents 2013 NFL Free Agents Rank Player Team Pos. Age 1 . Eric Winston OT 29 2 . Brandon Lloyd WR 31 3 . John Abraham DE 35 4 . Daryl Smith OLB [...]
May 15, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
NFLTR Features
According to Fox Sports South, the Atlanta Falcons and free agent DT Richard Seymour are currently in contract talks. Ian Rapoport updates the situation by reporting that the Falcons have shown interest in Seymour, but there’s ”nothing serious” going on between the two sides at this point. Seymour, 33, has drawn almost no interest this offseason. The Falcons have [...]
May 24, 2013
Nate Bouda
Falcons
Larry Holder of the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported earlier in the day that the Saints had renegotiated the contract of S Roman Harper. Ian Rapoport reports that Harper actually received an extension that will add another year to his contract. According to Rapoport, Harper receives $4 million guaranteed in 2013. Harper, 30, was set to make $5.25 million for this season and had a [...]
May 24, 2013
Nate Bouda
Saints
49ers The 49ers have had no recent contact with free agent WR Randy Moss. (NFLTR) 49ers signed second-round pick DE Tank Carradine to a four-year contract. Bengals Bengals signed second-round pick RB Giovani Bernard to a four-year contract. Bills TE Scott Chandler is aiming to be healthy for training camp. (Mark Gaughan) Browns RB Trent [...]
May 23, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
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Ralph Vacchiano of the New York Daily News reports that the Giants have re-signed WR Ramses Barden. Barden, 27, did not play for much of the season behind WR Hakeem Nicks, Victor Cruz and Rueben Randle, but in limited time he played due to a Nicks injury in game four Barden recorded nine catches for [...]
May 23, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
Giants
According to CSN Bay Area writer Matt Maiocco, free agent WR Randy Moss would “listen” to the 49ers should they come calling. Ed Werder of ESPN states that the 49ers have had “no recent contact” with Moss about a possible return. Moss, 36, was a part of the NFC Champion team last season but saw [...]
May 23, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers
According to Rep 1 Sports, the Panthers have reached an agreement with first-round pick DT Star Lotulelei. Carolina used their No. 14 overall pick on Lotulelei in an attempt to solidify their interior defensive line. The team also reached an agreement with second-round pick DT Kawann Short on Wednesday as well. Last year’s No. 14 overall, Michael Brockers received a four-deal worth $9.522 [...]
May 22, 2013
Nate Bouda
Panthers
Mike Garafolo of USA Today reports that 49ers WR Michael Crabtree has suffered a torn Achilles tendon during OTAs on Tuesday. Garafolo adds that Crabtree is expected to undergo surgery, which could end his 2013 season. Adam Schefter reports that doctors told Crabtree last night that he would be sidelined for six months and recommended immediate surgery. Chris Mortensen reports that [...]
May 22, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers
Tom Curran of CSN New England writes that he “writing is on the wall” that the Patriots will likely part ways with MLB Brandon Spikes following the 2013 season. Spikes has skipped the teams conditioning phase or OTAs this year, which Curran sees as a “screw you” to the program. New England has placed a large emphasis on chemistry this offseason, [...]
May 22, 2013
Nate Bouda
Patriots
Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean suggests that the Titans are unlikely to sign free agent DE John Abraham, despite the fact that they’ve considering the idea of adding him for a few weeks now. “All those clamoring for a John Abraham signing should brace themselves for disappointment,” tweets Wyatt. “The money Dwight Freeney got didn’t help [...]
Free agent LB Brian Urlacher has announced his retirement via his twitter account. “After spending a lot of time this spring thinking about my NFL future, I have made a decision to retire. Although I could continue playing, I’m not sure I would bring a level of performance or passion that’s up to my standards. [...]
May 22, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bears
Here’s a running list of the days transactions and visits. 49ers 49ers sign fourth-round pick WR Quinton Patton to a four-year contract. Bengals Bengals sign second-round pick DE Margus Hunt to a four-year contract. Broncos Broncos waive QB Thaddeus Lewis. (Pro Football Talk) Chiefs Chiefs sign S Quintin Demps. (Adam Caplan) Giants Giants sign seventh-round pick G Eric Herman to a [...]
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports is reporting that the Raiders have reached an agreement with veteran DB Charles Woodson. Josina Anderson reports that Woodson has signed a one-year deal worth a max of $4.3 million that includes a $700,000 signing bonus. Anderson adds that Woodson will have a base salary of $1.8 million this season. Mike [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Packers, Raiders
Josina Anderson received a text from OT Max Starks that mentioned he’s signing with the San Diego Chargers. Starks mentioned that he signed a one-year deal with the team. The Chargers have been in contact with offensive tackle options in the past few weeks, so it’s not surprising to see them some additional help. Starks, [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Chargers
Update: Adam Caplan reports that the Cleveland Browns have claimed undrafted free agent running back Miguel Maysonet off of waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland’s backfield already consists of players like Trent Richardson, Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Dion Lewis, but this could prove to be a decent move by them depending on how he develops. Maysonet will have to compete for a roster [...]
May 21, 2013
Brett Lyons
Browns, Eagles
This is a running list of today’s transactions by NFL teams Browns Browns claim UDFA RB Miguel Maysonet off of waivers from the Eagles. (Adam Caplan) Browns waive S Eric Hagg. (Adam Caplan) Sixth-round pick S Jamoris Slaughter has been signed to a four-year contract. Browns waive LB Ryan Rau. Browns waive RB Jermaine Cook. Broncos LB Nate Irving will get the first opportunity [...]
The San Diego Chargers haven’t ruled out OLB Melvin Ingram returning at some point this season, according to the Union-Tribune San Diego. Ingram suffered a torn ACL last week and is expected to undergo surgery on Tuesday. The injury will require “minimum of six months to heal,” according Michael Gehlken, so the earliest he could be back [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Chargers
Redskins GM Bruce Allen mentioned that they’re likely to hold off until closer to training camp before deciding on whether or not to sign free agent RB Tim Hightower. “I know Tim wanted to look at a few other teams,” Allen said, via the Washington Post. “We did draft two running backs. So we’re going to go through the [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Giants, Redskins
Falcons owner Arthur Blank told reporters that he would like to get an extension in place for QB Matt Ryan as soon as possible, per Albert Breer. Blank added that talks are currently in a “good place.” He wouldn’t offer up a timetable as to when a deal could be in place, but he did mention that they would [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Falcons
Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that Dolphins S Reshad Jones will report to OTAs on Tuesday after threatening a holdout until his contract is addressed. Jones skipped an offseason conditioning session Monday, but appears to have changed his mind regarding a holdout after his agent Joel Segal and Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland spoke “several times” late Monday evening. Ireland [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Dolphins
According to Joe Person of the Charlotte Observer, Panthers LB Jon Beason‘s is unlikely to be released this offseason. Person points to the fact that Beason still has to much guaranteed money remaining on his contract after signing a five-year extension worth $51.5 million back in 2011. Beason, 28, has undergone three surgeries in a 17-month span to his right [...]
May 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
Panthers
Update ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that free agent DB Charles Woodson is ”intrigued” by the opportunity to finish his career in Oakland. Broncos HC John Fox mentioned that they’re currently in ”wait and see” mode regarding Woodson. This could be an attempt by Woodson and his agent to increase the Broncos’ pursuit of the future Hall of Famer. Both the Broncos [...]