ESPN’s Adam Schefter mentioned on Monday’s Sportscenter that he believes Bills first-round pick E.J. Manuel will be the first rookie quarterback to start a game this season. “Whenever you have a first round pick invested in a player, that gives that quarterback, politically, the best chance to start quickest of any other quarterback. That would be EJ Manuel [...]
May 6, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bills
Update: Bills GM Buddy Nix mentioned that they expect to keep in touch with free agent linebacker Karlos Dansby in the coming weeks after he visited with the team on Monday. “He had a good visit,” Nix told Buffalobills.com. “We liked him. It’s still ongoing. It’s not dead, but it’s not done either.” Dansby, 31, was released by [...]
April 25, 2013
Brett Lyons
Bills, Cardinals, Dolphins
NFL Free agent S James Sanders has been suspended four games for violating the league’s performance-enhancing drugs policy. (Howard Balzer) NFL Draft Alabama RB Eddie Lacy pointed to the limited amount of time he had to prepare for his Pro Day as the reason why he was unable to finish. (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel) Tennessee Tech WR [...]
April 20, 2013
Salvador Borboa
49ers, Bills, Buccaneers, Chargers, Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, Jaguars, Jets, NFL Draft Rumors, NFL Rumors, Steelers, Texans
The initial contract figures regarding Kevin Kolb‘s deal with the Bills suggested that he received a two-year deal worth a “maximum” of $13 million. While there’s still a chance that Kolb could earn this money, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reports that Kolb’s deal only includes $1 million guarantees. Florio adds that $6.9 million is related to escalators and [...]
April 9, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bills
NFL Draft LSU DE Barkevious Mingo has worked out for: Chiefs, Browns and Falcons. He also visited with the Titans, Jaguars, Bills, Browns and Panthers. (Ian Rapoport) Alabama CB Dee Milliner is no longer sporting a sling following his recent shoulder surgery and is “feeling good.” (Dave Birkett) USC QB Matt Barkley will visit with the Browns tomorrow and the Bills on Wednesday. [...]
April 8, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Dolphins, Eagles, Giants, Jets, Lions, NFL Draft Rumors, NFL Rumors, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, Redskins, Seahawks, Steelers, Vikings
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 [...]
April 8, 2013
Brett Lyons
49ers, Bills, Browns, Cardinals, Chiefs, Eagles, Jaguars, Jets, NFL Draft Rumors, Seahawks, Titans
Peter King of Sports Illustrated mentioned Monday in his Monday Morning Quarterback article that he keeps hearing that teams are becoming more and more impressed with two young signal callers in this year’s draft – Florida State’s E.J. Manuel and Syracuse’s Ryan Nassib. According to King, teams have mentioned both could be “late-first-round prospects,” and [...]
April 8, 2013
Brett Lyons
Bills
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 [...]
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 [...]
April 1, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bills, Jaguars, Raiders, Seahawks
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 [...]
April 1, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, NFL Draft Rumors, NFL Rumors, Packers, Raiders, Rams, Saints, Seahawks, Titans, Vikings
Update: Adam Caplan reports that the Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with free agent QB Kevin Kolb on a two-year deal worth a maximum of $13 million. Caplan mentions that the Bills reportedly put the “full court press” on Kolb this week and believe he’s a great fit for their new offensive scheme. Adam Schefter [...]
March 30, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bills, Raiders
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 [...]
March 29, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Chiefs, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, NFL Draft Rumors, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Vikings
ESPN’s Chris Mortensen seems to think the Cardinals have their eye on North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon. “I really believe the guy they’re hoping to get somewhere, whether it’s in the second round … is Mike Glennon,” said Mortensen while appearing on Tuesday’s NFL 32, via Rotoworld. “Their new head coach, Bruce Arians, likes big guys [...]
March 19, 2013
Nate Bouda
Cardinals, NFL Draft Rumors
Update: The Colts have announced the signing of QB Matt Hasselbeck. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Colts “plan” to sign free agent QB Matt Hasselbeck on Tuesday. Bob Kravitz reports that Hasselbeck will receive a two-year deal worth $8 million. It should be complete barring a “major last-minute snafu.” Peter King reports that Hasselbeck to the Colts is [...]
March 18, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Colts, Giants, Saints, Titans
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 [...]
March 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bills, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Jets
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 [...]
March 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Titans, Vikings
49ers WR Mario Manningham agreed to a pay cut to remain with the 49ers. His base salary has been reduced from $3.6 million to $1.8 million.(Matt Maiocco) CB Nnamdi Asomugha is visiting the 49ers Thursday. (Adam Schefter) LB Dan Skuta is visiting with the 49ers. (Adam Caplan) Bears Bears signed Nate Collins to a one-year deal, according to [...]
March 14, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chiefs, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Titans, Vikings
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 [...]
March 12, 2013
Nate Bouda
Browns, Jaguars, Jets, Seahawks
We’ll have consistent updates regarding news and rumors posted here throughout the day, so be sure to check back. 49ers The 49ers are expected to target PK Lawrence Tynes in free agency. (Matt Maiocco) The 49ers and DL Ian Williams agree to a 2-year $3.2 million extension. (Pro Football Talk) Bears Interest in LB Nick Roach [...]
March 11, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bears, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Dolphins, Eagles, Giants, Jets, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Titans, Vikings
We’ll have consistent updates regarding news and rumors posted here throughout the day, so be sure to check back. NFL Free agent DL Cullen Jenkins recent tweet suggests that he could be close to signing. (Cullen Jenkins) Two teams are reportedly in the mix for free agent DL Cullen Jenkins. (Mike Garafolo) Bears Bears look to [...]
March 10, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bears, Bengals, Browns, Cardinals, Chiefs, Cowboys, Falcons, Giants, Lions, Packers, Panthers, Patriots, Rams, Redskins, Seahawks, Steelers, Titans