49ers DB Tramaine Brock signed his restricted free agent tender on Monday. Bengals Bengals announced that they’ve re-signed WR Andre Hawkins (ERA) and S Jeromy Miles (RFA). Broncos LT Ryan Clady won’t report for the start of the Broncos’ offseason program on Monday. (Denver Post) Peyton Manning mentioned that he’s hopeful that the Broncos will [...]
April 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bengals, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Chargers, Colts, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Packers, Patriots, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Vikings
Update: Ian Rapoport reports that free agent DE Dwight Freeney is targeting a deal that would pay him more than what the Falcons gave to Osi Umenyiora. Rapoport adds that Freeney reportedly “likes” the Broncos, Dolphins and Lions. Michelle Beisner reports that the Broncos have made a “hard push” to sign Freeney, but his ask price is apparently what [...]
NFL S Glover Quin is seeking roughly $5 million per season. (Daniel Jeremiah) Falcons and Broncos have “put out feelers” to free agent DT Richard Seymour. (Jason La Canfora) WR Brandon Gibson is meeting with the Jets on Wednesday and is scheduled to meet with the Dolphins afterwards. (Manish Mehta) S LaRon Landry is visiting with [...]
March 13, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Panthers, Raiders, Ravens, Redskins, Saints, Steelers, Titans
Update: ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Broncos have officially reached an agreement with free agent WR Wes Welker. Wes Welker has agreed to terms with Denver Broncos. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2013 Schefter adds that Welker will receive a two-year deal worth $12 million. Jeff Howe reports that all $12 million of Welker’s [...]
March 13, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos, Patriots
Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star was able to sit down with Colts owner Jim Irsay and discussed how the team handled Peyton Manning‘s tenure in Indianapolis. The most interesting comment from Irsay came in regards to former GM Bill Polian who supposedly wanted to trade Manning once they encountered some issues regarding a long-term extension back in 2004. “We [...]
March 1, 2013
Nate Bouda
Colts
Broncos left tackle Ryan Clady mentioned that he’s looking to secure a similar contract to that of Joe Thomas and Jason Peters. “Just something comparable to Joe Thomas and Jason Peters,” Clady said, per Brad Gagnon. “I feel like I’m in that category as far as tackles, so something along those lines.” For comparison’s sake, Thomas signed an [...]
February 21, 2013
Eli Nachmany
Broncos
There’s a lot of news and rumors circulating around due to the NFL Combine, so we’ll be updating this post throughout the day. Check in for the last updates. NFL Draft Georgia LB Jarvis Jones will not work out at this year’s NFL Combine and instead focus on his Pro Day. (Adam Schefter) Alabama CB Dee [...]
February 21, 2013
Nate Bouda
49ers, Bears, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Buccaneers, Cardinals, Cowboys, Dolphins, Jaguars, Lions, NFL Draft Rumors, Panthers, Patriots, Rams, Ravens, Seahawks, Titans, Vikings
NFL QB JaMarcus Russell reportedly ran a 5.2 forty-yard dash and posted a 29-inch vertical while training for a return to the NFL. (Birmingham News) NFL Draft Two NFL scouts ripped USC QB Matt Barkley for not throwing at the Combine. (Yahoo Sports) LSU CB Tyrann Mathieu reportedly posted a 4.47 forty-yard dash time during his [...]
February 20, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Falcons, Jets, NFL Draft Rumors, Packers, Patriots, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Steelers, Texans, Vikings
Impending free agent DE Dwight Freeney joined Pro Football Talk Live on Wednesday and mentioned that Peyton Manning has already been recruiting him to sign with the Broncos. While this seems like an interesting idea given that Manning spent several years with Freeney in Indianapolis, it’s unlikely that they would pursue him as a 3-4 [...]
Bob Kravitz of the Indianapolis Star reports that the Colts have informed DE Dwight Freeney and WR Austin Collie on Friday that they will not re-signed during the offseason. “I was very surprised to hear they wanted to go in a different direction,” said Freeney in a text message sent to ESPN’s Ed Werder. “Would have been nice to [...]
February 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
Colts, Seahawks
Rich Cimini of ESPN New York takes a look at the Jets quarterback position now that the offseason is about to begin. Cimini writes that the Jets are likely to go with a “short-term fix” while bringing in a young quarterback to develop in the coming years. He lists Tarvaris Jackson, Matt Flynn, Matt Moore and Alex Smith as potential options for the [...]
February 4, 2013
Nate Bouda
Jets, NFL Draft Rumors
Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk writes that not only are the Ravens likely to franchise QB Joe Flacco in the next few weeks, but they may have to use the exclusive franchise tag to ensure that he will be back for at least another season. If Baltimore were to apply the general franchise tag they would [...]
February 3, 2013
Nate Bouda
Ravens
The Denver Broncos announced that quarterbacks coach Adam Gase has been promoted to offensive coordinator in the wake of Mike McCoy leaving for the Chargers head coaching position. “Adam was an integral part of the success we had offensively this season and was heavily involved in all aspects of our game plan, both during the week and [...]
January 17, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos
Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports that former Titans offensive consultant Tom Moore wants to be an offensive coordinator next season. “I don’t want it to be a deep, dark secret,” said Moore, “I don’t know if that is going to transpire or if that is going to happen, but that’s what I want to [...]
January 16, 2013
Nathan J. Rivera
Broncos, Colts, Titans
NFL Toronto Argonauts DT Armond Armstead has workouts scheduled with the Patriots, Colts, and Eagles. (ESPN.com) Bears WR Brandon Marshall will reportedly undergo offseason arthroscopic surgery on his hip. (Michael C. Wright) Colts OC Bruce Arians is among the finalists for the Bears head-coaching vacancy. (Adam Schefter) The Bears could announce their new head coach sometime [...]
January 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
Bears, Bengals, Broncos, Cardinals, Chargers, Chiefs, Colts, Cowboys, Eagles, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, Lions, Packers, Patriots, Ravens, Seahawks, Texans, Titans
Denver Broncos president John Elway told reporters that they intend to pick up their two-year, $40 million (total) option on quarterback Peyton Manning‘s contract, according to ESPN. This is hardly surprising given how things went for them in 2012, but it’s still a considerable amount of money to be paying anyone. “I don’t think he’s going [...]
January 15, 2013
Eli Nachmany
Broncos
Several reports have confirmed that Mike McCoy has agreed to become the next head coach of the San Diego Chargers. ———— ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the San Diego Chargers have hired former Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy as their next head coach. Broncos assistants have begun to takeover the AFC West now that McCoy is in San Diego [...]
January 15, 2013
Nate Bouda
Broncos, Chargers
The Broncos season was abruptly ended Saturday night by the Ravens. Now that there season is over, here are a few headlines for the Broncos entering this offseason. Defensive tackle Justin Bannan and safety Jim Leonhard hope to be retained by the Broncos this offseason as they are entering free agency. (Denver Post) Following Saturday [...]
January 14, 2013
Jake Watroba
Broncos
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that the Chicago Bears have already requested permission to interview Broncos OC Mike McCoy for their head coaching vacancy. McCoy is a “very, very hot name right now,” according to Glazer. McCoy was able to reinvent their offense to fit Tim Tebow‘s skill set last season, which is obviously worth something now that [...]
December 31, 2012
Nate Bouda
Bears, Broncos
49ers Head coach Jim Harbaugh would not reveal the results of yesterday’s MRI for DL Justin Smith. (Matt Maiocco) Head coach Jim Harbaugh is not planning on changing kickers “at this time“. (Rob Kroichick) DL Justin Smith is expected to practice this week after sustaining an elbow injury. (Matt Borrows) Bears RB Kahlil Bell will [...]
December 18, 2012
Nathan J. Rivera
49ers, Bears, Bengals, Bills, Broncos, Browns, Cardinals, Chargers, Cowboys, Dolphins, Eagles, Giants, Jaguars, Jets, NFL Rumors, Packers, Panthers, Raiders, Rams, Ravens, Redskins, Seahawks, Steelers, Texans, Titans, Vikings
Denver Broncos HC John Fox doesn’t plan to rest QB Peyton Manning down the stretch, according to USA Today. “That has not been an option, and not something that we’ll talk about,” Fox said. “Right now, our main agenda is to get better and improve so we can be playing our best football in January.” [...]
December 18, 2012
Eli Nachmany
Broncos
Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas reports that Tony Romo made the decision to table talks regarding a contract extension so that he ”concentrate on the season.” Watkins adds that Dallas still wants to re-sign him long-term. This coincides with Stephen Jones’ remarks that he hopes Romo finishes out his career as Cowboy. Another loss, in what was a winnable game, probably [...]
November 5, 2012
Nate Bouda
Cowboys