Carson Palmer

Adam Caplan reports that the Arizona Cardinals are releasing QB Brian Hoyer. The Cardinals claimed Hoyer, 27, off of waivers from the Steelers late last season and appeared in three games for them. Arizona placed a second-round tender worth $2.023 million on Hoyer, which he’s since signed. The Cardinals also added Carson Palmer via a trade and Drew Stanton [...]

According to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Tribune, everyone within the Buccaneers organization is sold on Josh Freeman as their starting quarterback except for head coach Greg Schiano. The Buccaneers have mentioned that they would like to bring in some competition at quarterback this offseason, but this idea appears to be driven by Schiano more than GM Mark Dominik. Tampa Bay [...]

In the wake of the numerous quarterback moves made around the league last week, one unnamed NFL General Manager told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that “these quarterbacks in this draft are going to fall like logs.” This quote comes on the heels of three specific players moving to new clubs. The Buffalo Bills signed Kevin Kolb [...]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers terminated the contracts of QB Dan Orlovsky and RB Danny Ware on Thursday. Brian McIntyre notes that these moves will save the Buccaneers $2.35 million in both cash and cap space. Orlovsky, 29, backed up Josh Freeman last year, but was no longer part of the team’s plans as they’ve been [...]

Geno Smith Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports writes that West Virginia QB Geno Smith will end up being a top-five pick and “there isn’t any doubt about it.“ La Canfora mentions that is wouldn’t be a surprise to see him get drafted by the Jaguars at No. 2 overall. He also adds that he’s [...]

Check back for updates throughout the day. 49ers  Georgia DT John Jenkins has a visit scheduled with the 49ers for next week. (Ian Rapoport) Bengals Bengals claimed QB John Skelton off of waivers and re-signed LB Vinny Rey. (Joe Reedy) Texas S Kenny Vaccaro is visiting with the Bengals. (Kenny Vaccaro) Bills Bills will bring in [...]

Joe Reedy reports that the Bengals have claimed former Cardinals QB John Skelton off of waivers on Wednesday. Skelton was cut loose before Arizona completed a trade for Carson Palmer but the deal was close enough that they weren’t losing anything by releasing him. The Bengals recently added Josh Johnson as their backup quarterback to [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Raiders have officially trade QB Carson Palmer to the Cardinals for a conditional 2014 seventh-round pick. Schefter adds that the conditional pick is based on the number of games Palmer starts this season. He would have to start 13 games to activate the conditions. Adam Caplan reports that Palmer’s [...]

NFL Draft Utah DT Star Lotulelei’s heart has “no evidence of dysfunction” and is pumping “consistently with that of highly trained athletes.” (Salt Lake Tribune) Chiefs GM John Dorsey mentioned that they’ve narrowed their list down to four players for their No. 1 overall pick. (NFL.com) Gil Brandt doesn’t have Georgia OLB Jarvis Jones is [...]

Update: Jay Glazer is reporting that the Raiders and Seahawks have reached an agreement on a trade for QB Matt Flynn. OAK has traded 2 picks to Seattle for Matt Flynn, will sign papers on it this AM & now trying to finalize Carson Palmer to AZ for late pick — Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) April [...]

NFL Draft DB D.J. Swearinger ran a 4.65 and 4.68 in the forty yard dash during the South Carolina Pro Day. (Gil Brandt) WR Tavon Austin is expected to be drafted around the No. 15 spot. (Mike Florio) Teams are becoming skeptical about RB Eddie Lacy’s speed after not running the forty yard dash at [...]

NFL Draft Former LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu has visits set up with the Vikings, Bucs, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Cardinals, Bengals, Texans, Seahawks & Falcons. (Albert Breer) NFL Free Agents DB Mike Jenkins is looking for a multi-year contract. (Ryan O’Halloran) QB JaMarcus Russell is going to have hold a pro day this offseason. (Jim Corbett) 49ers [...]

NFL Draft Alabama RB Eddie Lacy will work out for NFL evaluators on April 11. (Pro Football Talk) South Carolina RB Marcus Lattimore has visits lined up with the Patriots and Rams. (USA Today) West Virginia WR Tavon Austin will visit with the 49ers at some point in the near future. (Sacramento Bee) The Browns will [...]

NFL Draft “Most people around the league” see Notre Dame ILB Manti Te’o as a first-round pick.(Adam Schefter)  Manti Te’o has reportedly turned down two invitations to be in Radio City Music Hall for the Draft. (Ian Rapoport) LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu is expected to be a third- or fourth-round pick. (Mike Mayock) Florida International S Johnathan Cyprien is [...]

Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Carson Palmer is “highly unlikely” to accept a pay cut, which means that the Raiders are faced with a decision to either pay him $13 million for the upcoming season or cut him loose. There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the idea of Oakland taking Geno Smith at No. [...]

Update: Ian Rapoport reports that he’s “hearing nothing” regarding a potential Matt Flynn trade. Flynn has been a speculative trade option for months now, but Seattle appears to be willing to hold onto him unless someone is willing to make them a serious offer. The quarterback market is depleted to say the least, but that could change [...]

Ian Rapoport of NFL.com believes there’s a good chance that the Raiders will part ways with QB Carson Palmer if he’s unwilling to take a pay cut in the next few days. Palmer, 33, is set to make a base salary of $13 million next season and with plenty already being made about the Raiders’ terrible financial situation, [...]

49ers 49ers released K David Akers. (NFLTR) Bears WR Devin Hester suggested that he’ll be back with the Bears next season. (ESPN Chicago) Bengals The Bengals are unlikely to re-sign free agent LB Manny Lawson. (Cincinnati Enquirer) Bills Bills re-signed LB Bryan Scott. Broncos The Broncos would reportedly be interested in signing DE Dwight Freeney if [...]

Impending free agent Brandon Myers mentioned that although he would like to be back in Oakland next year, it doesn’t sound like the Raiders are all that interested in retaining him. “I’m optimistic that they might give me an offer, but I guess they had a conversation at the combine and it didn’t sound like they [...]

ESPN’s Christ Mortensen reported on NFL 32 that there are rumors circulating around the league that the Raiders have interest in taking West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the No. 3 overall pick. “Word around the NFL is the Raiders have interest in Geno Smith with that third overall pick in the draft,” said Mortensen, via Rotoworld. “Now I can’t get [...]

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Raiders will attempt to restructure QB Carson Palmer‘s contract that will pay him $13 million for the 2013 season. Schefter adds this move could be similar to what the Eagles did with Michael Vick in recent weeks. Oakland is still trying to get their financial situation under control, so it makes plenty [...]

Carson Palmer ESPN’s Bill Williamson mentions that Raiders QB Carson Palmer will most likely be asked to take a pay cut during the offseason. Palmer, 33, is expected to back in Oakland despite only winning 4 games. As of now, he’s set to make $13 million for the 2013 season and has another $15 million coming [...]