Nate Bouda
Founder and managing editor of NFL Trade Rumors.
NFL Notes: 49ers, Colts, Jets, & Seahawks
49ers
Alex Marvez reports that the 49ers have hired Eagles assistant LBs coach Brian Smith as a defensive assistant.
Colts
Zak Keefer of the Indianapolis Star takes...
Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe Restructures Contract To Remain In New Orleans
Update:
According to Tom Pelissero of USA Today, Saints LB Dannell Ellerbe took a $2.7 million pay cut to be back with the team.
He now stands...
Eagles Re-Sign LB Najee Goode To One-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Eagles announced Wednesday that they've re-signed LB Najee Goode to a one-year contract.
Goode, 26, is a former fifth-round pick of the Buccaneers back...
Giants Release Veteran G Geoff Schwartz
Dan Graziano of ESPN reports that the Giants have released veteran G Geoff Schwartz on Wednesday.
Schwartz, 29, signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract that included $6.2 million guaranteed...
Rams WR Stedman Bailey Still Hoping To Continue NFL Career
Rams WR Stedman Bailey mentioned in a YouTube video that he plans to attempt a return to the NFL, despite being involved in an incident where...
NFL Notes: 49ers, Browns, Saints, & Vikings
49ers
49ers HCÂ Chip Kelly added another Keanon Lowe, a former Oregon player, to his coaching staff as an offensive analyst. (Adam Caplan)
Browns
According to Joel Corry, $10.1...
Packers CB Casey Hayward Expects To Test Free Agent Market
Packers impending free agent CB Casey Hayward mentioned that he'll likely test the open market in the next month.
“They normally wait til closer to the...
$6M Of Saints S Jairus Byrd’s Contract Becomes Fully Guaranteed
Joel Corry of CBS Sports mentions that $6 million of Saints S Jairus Byrd's $7.4 million base salary for the 2016 season becomes fully guaranteed today.
Byrd's 2016 cap...
NFL Notes: Peyton Manning, Broncos, Panthers, Saints, & Seahawks
Peyton Manning
Former Colts GM Bill Polian believes Peyton Manning could easily step into a role similar to that of Broncos president/GM John Elway. (Sirius...
Johnny Manziel Wasn’t Drunk At Browns’ Practice, But Was “Heavily Hung Over On Something”
ESPN's Adam Schefter, citing a "well-placed Browns source" reports that QB Johnny Manziel wasn't drunk at the team's practice, but was "heavily hung over on something."
Schefter's...
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 2/9
Colts
Colts waive QB Ryan Lindley. (NFLTR)
Eagles
Eagles waived RB Matthew Tucker from the NFI list. (NFLTR)
Panthers
Panthers signed eight players to future/reserve contracts DB Ras-I Dowling, CÂ Reese Dismukes,...
Eagles Waive RB Matthew Tucker From NFI List
The Philadelphia Eagles officially waived RB Matthew Tucker from the non-football injury list on Tuesday.
Tucker, 24, had one year remaining on his three-year, $1.485 million...
Panthers Sign 8 To Futures Deals Including DB Ras-I Dowling
The Carolina Panthers officially signed eight players to future/reserve contracts on Tuesday including DB Ras-I Dowling.
The other players signed include: C Reese Dismukes, LB Brian Blechen, OT...
Steelers Release WR David Nelson
The Pittsburgh Steelers officially released WR David Nelson on Tuesday.
Nelson, 28, originally signed on with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent...
