The NFL’s Free Agent Frenzy has begun. Here is a look at the latest tweets from various NFL insiders, which we will update often as deals happen.
Its been a crazy few hours with free agency officially opening at 4:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon.
Short of a trade in the next two days, the Buccaneers are expected to release CB Darrelle Revis by 4 p.m. Wednesday, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Colts re-signed veteran K Adam Vinatieri to a two-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Jonathan Babineaux’s 3-year extension with #Falcons: $4M guaranteed in 2014. $9M over the course of the deal.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
Wide receiver Julian Edelman will reportedly not re-sign with the New England Patriots: http://t.co/GPqTuxS2wF
— theScore (@theScore) March 11, 2014
Team source: Broncos agree with WR Andre Caldwell on two-year contract. Details coming on http://t.co/3H93t9zKqo
— Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) March 11, 2014
Texans announced they released TE Owen Daniels and CB Brice McCain.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Saves $3M cap space RT @Rand_Getlin: #Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud will be released by the 4th day of the league year, per a league source. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 26, 2014
The Cleveland Browns have landed Karlos Dansby and Donte Whitner. #sleeperfantasydefense — Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) March 11, 2014
Ravens Insider: Arthur Jones signs with Indianapolis Colts, reunites with Chuck Pagano http://t.co/noVOEtpSpt
— Baltimore Sun Sports (@BaltSunSports) March 11, 2014
Former Chiefs OT Branden Albert reached agreement on a 5-yr, $46M deal including $25M GTD with the Miami Dolphins.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Raiders lock up Roger Saffold http://t.co/jN9UrZuVIq — ProFootballZone (@ProFootballZone) March 11, 2014
Jared Veldheer’s deal with the #Cardinals is a five-year deal that can be worth $37.5M. Owner Michael Bidwill’s jet headed to Mich now. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
Bears agree to terms with former Raiders DE Lamarr Houston http://t.co/1Afqi4XAyq via @cbssports
— Eye on Football (@EyeOnNFL) March 11, 2014
Former Texans defensive tackle Earl Mitchell is expected to land a 4-yr, $16M deal that includes $9M GTD with Dolphins.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Dexter McCluster’s deal with the #Titans is up to $12M over three years. He receives $4.5M guaranteed. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
RT @AdamSchefter: Former Giants TE Brandon Myers reached agreement on a 2-year, $4 million deal with Bucs, per sources. — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 11, 2014
Former Browns G Shawn Lauvao reached agreement on a 4-yr, $17M deal with the Washington Redskins, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
From @JeffDarlington — Andre Roberts will be signing with the Washington Redskins shortly.
— Michael Fabiano (@Michael_Fabiano) March 11, 2014
Recap: #Bucs have signed DT Clinton McDonald, TE Brandon Myers and DE Michael Johnson set to finalize deal in Tampa: http://t.co/lckA8R9sGb — 98.7 The Fan (@987TheFan) March 11, 2014
#Lions re-sign WR Kevin Ogletree http://t.co/4EjY8EM0Qw — Pride Of Detroit (@PrideOfDetroit) March 11, 2014
Baltimore now expected to re-sign OT Eugene Monroe, per sources. OTs flew off market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
LB D.J. Williams is returning to the #Bears on a one-year deal.
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2014
#Panthers WR Steve Smith is not being released today, per source. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
Steelers officially have released linebacker LaMarr Woodley.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Jaguars make a quick move for Broncos guard Zane Beadles http://t.co/5cCu2U8jSV
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 11, 2014
Kicker Dan Carpenter re-signs with @buffalobills
— WBEN NewsRadio 930AM (@NewsRadio930) March 11, 2014
Just confirmed @AdamSchefter report that #Redskins have reached agreement with LB Adam Hayward. Physical tomorrow. ST’s guy, versatile.
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) March 11, 2014
LB O’Brien Schofield gets a 2 yr, $8M deal from the New York Giants.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 11, 2014
The Falcons have agreed to terms with free agent G Jon Asamoah, DE Tyson Jackson and DT Paul Soliai #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/29Agdfm91X
— Atlanta_Falcons (@Atlanta_Falcons) March 11, 2014
Darren McFadden staying with Raiders – http://t.co/vCbgZfTl7Z
— CBS Fantasy Football (@CBSFantasyFB) March 11, 2014
Vontae Davis is re-upping with the Colts, per @JimIrsay.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014
Eugene Monroe’s five-year deal with the Ravens is worth $37.5 million over five years.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014
Sooo pumped to be back with the @AZCardinals! Exciting to see how good we can be!! #BirdGang #backtothegrind
— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) March 11, 2014
Malcolm Jenkins has agreed to a three-year, $16.25 million deal with the Eagles, with $8.5 million guaranteed. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014
Jacksonville traded QB Blaine Gabbert to SF for a 6th round pick, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Colts are giving CB Vontae Davis a four-year, $39 million deal, including $20 million guaranteed, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
BREAKING: Denver is signing former Browns safety TJ Ward. (via @AdamSchefter) pic.twitter.com/tHdfVXkSrT — NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 11, 2014
Giants also will be signing RB Rashad Jennings. — Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 11, 2014
Antoine Bethea’s deal with the #Niners is worth close to $6M per year over four years, per source. Explains Indy exit. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
Former Miami CB Nolan Carroll headed to Buffalo for his first visit and others are scheduled. Big, physical corner who knows the division — Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 11, 2014
Claimed off wire by @NFLonCBS RT @FalconsJAdams: The Falcons have officially released tight end Tony Gonzalez. — Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) March 11, 2014
.@Vikings agree to terms with former @Giants DT Linval Joseph — Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 11, 2014
LM: #Bears have agreed to terms with free-agent safety Ryan Mundy on 2-year deal. — Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) March 11, 2014
The Colts have re-signed RB Ahmad Bradshaw: http://t.co/ILmpq8f4M6 — Eye on Football (@EyeOnNFL) March 11, 2014
Confirming Mike Mitchell got five years and $25M from Steelers, per league source. Too rich for Panthers’ blood. — Joe Person (@josephperson) March 11, 2014
Browns are signing Bengals RFA WR Andrew Hawkins to an offer sheet, per source close to situation. Details of offer sheet are pending. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Bears announced they are releasing DE Julius Peppers. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2014
Talked Darren Sproles on @nflnetwork. He’s received interest from more than 10 teams. Saints hadn’t released him yet, hoping to trade — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
The #Cowboys are set to release WR Miles Austin and designate him a post-June 1 cut, per source. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2014
Falcons announce they’ve officially released TE Tony Gonzalez, who’ll be on CBS’ pregame in the fall. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014
Andrew Hawkins’ offer sheet with the Browns is worth $12.2M over 4 years, with escalators that could take it to $14.9M. Over $4M guaranteed. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 11, 2014
CB Eric Wright tweeted a pic of him signing a contract with the 49ers. If you need confirm, here it is: He’s signing with the Niners. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2014
The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with 2013 Pro Bowl CB Alterraun Verner. — Scott Smith (@ScottSBucs) March 12, 2014
Want to thank @Vikings organization for a great 4 years… but I’m excited to get to work with the @jaguars next year! Fired up! #DUVAL!!!!! — Toby Gerhart (@Toby_Gerhart) March 12, 2014
Saints are giving former Bills S Jairus Byrd a six-year, $54 million contract, including $28 million guaranteed, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
Filed to ESPN: Denver has emerged as the favorite to land former Dallas DE DeMarcus Ware, per league sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
#Dolphins trade tackle Jonathan Martin to #49ers in wake of bullying scandal. http://t.co/IkBhVJrAa4 #NFL — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 12, 2014
For former Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin, SF traded a conditional 7th-rd pick in 2015 if he’s on 49ers’ opening 53-man roster. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
Nick Folk’s deal with the Jets: four years, $12m, with $2.1m guaranteed. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2014
Filed to ESPN: Denver has reached agreement on a 6-year, $57M deal that includes $26M gtd with former Patriots CB Aqib Talib, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
Broncos swipe Talib from the Patriots. Now, if Darrelle Revis is cut, makes all the sense in the world for New England to make a run at him. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
It seemed obvious to link #Jets to Matt Schaub when he’s released by the #Texans. But source tells me that won’t happen. #Crossthemoff — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
The #Raiders added more offensive line help. Former #Jets OL Austin Howard signs for 5 years, $30M. Jets decided not to match. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
On first day of free agency, Cowboys cut DeMarcus Ware and Bears cut Julius Peppers. On second day, Darrelle Revis will exit Tampa. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
RB Donald Brown’s deal with SD: $3.25m SB, $6.75m in base salaries over 3 years, $500k roster bonus in 2016. Total of $10.5m over 3. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
CB Will Blackmon will stick with the Jaguars on a two-year deal, per source. Has fought back from 2 ACL surgeries and rewarded now. — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 11, 2014
Bengals plan to match 4-yr, $12.2M offer sheet that includes $5,3M gtd that Cincinnati RFA WR Andrew Hawkins signed with Cleveland. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
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