David Garrard

Tony Grossi of ESPN Cleveland reports that the New York Jets “really wanted” to sign QB Brian Hoyer once he became available and before he ultimately joined the Browns. With David Garrard surprising retirement announcement, the Jets had an obvious need at quarterback and still do. The Browns would ultimately sign Hoyer to a two-year deal that included some guaranteed money. Clearly, [...]

Rich Cimini of ESPN New York takes a look at some of the available free agent quarterbacks and how they would fit with the Jets now that David Garrard has retired. Charlie Batch Batch, 38, is a veteran quarterback who’s familiar with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg’ system. Despite having some success in recent years while filling in Ben Roethlisberger, [...]

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, QB David Garrard has told multiple Jets players that he does not plan to remain with the team. Adam Schein of NFL.com  received a text from Garrard that said “Having to call it quits. My knee is not holding up. Continuing to swell after practices. Limiting what I [...]

Brian Costello of the New York Post reports that the Jets are ”smitten” with second-round QB Geno Smith. Costello mentions that it’s “beginning to look more and more like the starting job is his to lose.” Smith was reportedly “impressive” during the two days of mini-camp that was open to the media. Costello admits that it’s too earlier to completely rule out Mark [...]

Rich Cimini of ESPN New York expects the New York Jets to take a similar approach to their current quarterback competition to what the Seahawks did last year when they allowed Matt Flynn, Russell Wilson and Tarvaris Jackson to compete for the starting job. Jets new GM John Idzik was with Seattle last year, so he’s more than familiar with this approach. The [...]

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that free agent QB Tim Tebow would like to sign with a team that will allow him to sit and learn from a great quarterback and head coach. Cole believes the Saints would be a “perfect” place for him to end up. Since being released by the Jets earlier in the week, there’s [...]

Update: Adam Caplan reports that the Arizona Cardinals released QB Kevin Kolb on Friday after he refused to take a pay cut. Caplan adds that the two sides reportedly ”discussed various options for him to return,” but ultimately were not able to reach an agreement. Kolb had a $2 million roster bonus that was due on Saturday, so a [...]

Here’s our running list of the days news, rumors, visits and signings. Be sure to check back throughout the day. 49ers 49ers signed LB Dan Skuta to a two-year contract. Free agent S Craig Dahl will visit the 49ers. (Howard Balzer) Bears Bears re-signed CB Zackary Bowman to a one-year contract. (Sean Jensen) Bengals Free agent TE [...]

The New York Jets have announced that they’ve signed free agent QB David Garrard. Garrard, 35, visited with the Jets a few weeks ago and even referred to them as an an “ideal situation” for him. He mentioned that he had a great workout with the team and even added that he felt like his “old self [...]

Here are some of the rumors circulating around now that the three-day window for NFL teams to contract free agents is open. We’ll have updates throughout the day. NFL RB Rashard Mendenhall and QB Drew Stanton are already drawing interest. (Albert Breer) Bears Bears tendered exclusive rights free agent RB Armando Allen. (Chicago Tribune) Broncos [...]

NFL Free agent Vince Young will work out at the University of Texas’ March 26 Pro Day. (Stewart Mandel) 49ers DL Cullen Jenkins will meet with the 49ers on Tuesday. (NFLTR) Bears The Bears are expected to have interest in free agent TE Jared Cook. (NFLTR) Bears have informed free agent CB D.J. Moore that he is not a [...]

Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that a source has informed him that free agent QB David Garrard “anticipates putting a deal together” the New York Jets after they’re able to get their cap situation stabilized. Schefter’s source added that ”both sides are feeling good about a possible deal.“ ——————— Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reports that the Jets brought in [...]

Brian Costello of the New York Post writes that Dolphins backup QB Matt Moore could be a potential option for the Jets to consider during free agency. Costello also lists Tavaris Jackson, Jason Campbell or David Garrard as other speculative options given that all of these players would only command a modest contract on the open the market. ESPN’s [...]

NFL Free agent QB David Garrard mentioned that his knee is finally healthy and he’s ready to work out for interested teams. (Jason La Canfora) 49ers The 49ers tried out LB Scott McKillop. (Aaron Wilson) Bears QB Jay Cutler has reportedly suffered “nearly a half-dozen” concussions over the course of his career. (NFLTR) The Bears signed QB Josh [...]

Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that Miami Dolphins have informed QB David Garrard that he will be released. There was some speculation that Matt Moore could be dealt, considering that there was reportedly a decent amount of interest in the backup quarterback. Miami elected to keep four quarterbacks last week, but that decision was [...]

Dolphins quarterback David Garrard returned to practice Monday, according to Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post. Garrard had been recovering from a knee surgery that he underwent close to four weeks ago. He’s continued to progress without any setbacks and is set to resume throwing, while easing back into football activities. He’ll until Sunday to strengthen his [...]

Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post reports that Miami Dolphins have received phone calls from “multiple teams” looking to trade for QB Matt Moore. Volin adds that it’s unclear whether or not the Dolphins are willing to part with Moore at this point in time. David Garrard is likely to survive today’s cuts, but [...]

Dolphins quarterback David Garrard is still recovering from a knee surgery he underwent three weeks ago. Due to his inability to jog earlier this week or even put pressure on it, Ben Volin of the Palm Beach Post mentions Garrad’s days with the Dolphins could be numbered. “Veteran David Garrard is also still with the Dolphins, but his [...]

NFL Insider Jason La Canfora  reports that the Miami Dolphins may have to decide by next weekend whether or not to keep David Garrard or Matt Moore. With Ryan Tannehill expected to be the team’s starter for Week 1, Miami must now decide on who his back up will be. Garrard, who has been out  since [...]

With the announcement that rookie quarterback Ryan Tannehill will be the Dolphins starting quarterback, they now have to figure out who will be his back-up. With Matt Moore’s competent play and David Garrard still hobbled from knee surgery, it appears the Dolphins will go with Moore over Garrard, per Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. [...]

Head coach Joe Philbin announced on Monday that QB Ryan Tannehill will be the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins in 2012, via NFL.com “After a thorough evaluation of the quarterback position, we have come to the decision that Ryan Tannehill is our starting quarterback,” coach Philbin said at the Monday press conference. “It was [...]

NFL Donovan McNabb is still willing to return to the NFL “if the right team called.” (CBSSports.com) Bengals WR’s Armon Binns and Brandon Tate are expected to be the Bengals “2A and 2B” options this year. (Bengals.com) Broncos Broncos DL Jason Hunter will miss at least two months after he torn a triceps muscle on Tuesday. [...]