Day one of NFL Free Agency kicked off yesterday at 4:00 pm, and what a day it was. The signings came fast and furious, and it was hard for anyone to keep up. Luckily we’ve compiled all the signings in our Day One Tracker for you, which is available here.
We’ll be doing the same today in Day Two so stay tuned, and check back often for the latest in signings, trades, and releases as there are still plenty of big name moves to be made on NFL Free Agency Day 2.
Former Cowboys DE DeMarcus Ware will be flying to Denver today to visit the Broncos, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
DT Randy Starks nearing a return to the Dolphins on a deal worth $6M a season
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2014
The #Dolphins are signing ex-#Texans DT Earl Mitchell to a four-year, $16M contract with $9M guaranteed, per source. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Giants DE Justin Tuck and Former Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley both are visiting the Oakland Raiders today, per sources. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
RT @KimJonesSports: Eric Decker visiting Jets today. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
The Giants have waived/failed physical David Baas – Baas reflects on his time with the Giants here: http://t.co/3rszikFu8x
— New York Giants (@Giants) March 12, 2014
Ex-#Seahawks safety Chris Maragos is signing with the #Eagles, per source #goodmorning
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Mind-blowing to think the end result in the Revis deal for the Bucs is being out a 1, a 4 and $16M in return for a rehab assignment for 24.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
The Eagles beat out the Redskins for the services of Seattle LB Chris Maragos, an elite special teams performer
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2014
Max value on the three-year deal S Chris Maragos signed with the Eagles is $5.3m. Base value: $4m. Good special-teams money.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
We have re-signed veteran safety @WillAllenWAF and long-snapper Greg Warren each to one-year contracts. pic.twitter.com/P7dl613w8C
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 12, 2014
LB Dekoda Watson has agreed to terms with the Jaguars, as @JennaLaineBucs said.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
#Ravens WR Jacoby Jones is visiting the #Giants today, per source. Still in contact with the #Ravens, but…
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
G Chris Williams signing a four-year, $13.5 million deal that includes $5.5 million guaranteed with the Buffalo Bills.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
DL Randy Starks is finalizing a deal to stay with the Miami #Dolphins, per source. Former franchise player stays home
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Saints RB Pierre Thomas does a two-year extension with the club, per his agent Lamont Smith.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
Giants gave K Josh Brown a two-year deal worth $2.5m base and another $500k in incentives. Beats the vet min he played for last year.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
Seattle saves $7.5 million in cap room with the release of Chris Clemons.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
.@MikeGarafolo reporting @Redskins sign T Bruce Campbell to one-year contract
— Alex Marvez (@alexmarvez) March 12, 2014
Sick of finding out his own news on twitter, @DarrenSproles takes control of his deal. He told @JosinaAnderson: “I want to get released.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Most cap room in the NFL as of midnight: 1) Oakland $59.9M, 2) Cleveland $49.0M, 3) Jacksonville $48.1M, 4) Miami $35.7M, 5) Jets $34.2M.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
Least cap room in the NFL as of midnight: 1) New Orleans $2.4M, 2) Pittsburgh $6.1M, 3) Detroit $7.5M, 4) Carolina $8.0M, 5) Chicago $8.2M.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
Bears announce they’ve signed former Packers S MD Jennings.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
The Giants and Jon Beason have agreed to a new deal, person apprised of negotiations tells me. (Sorry if that broke during my last hit!)
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 12, 2014
DeMarcus Ware has agreed to terms with the #Broncos on a three-year deal worth $30M, pending a physical, per source. (As @SportsBull said)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Josh McCown agrees to a 2 yr deal with Tampa per his agent, Mike McCartney. Will have real chance to compete for that job
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2014
The #Giants deal with LB O’Brien Schofield is now on hold, according to sources. They had questions about his physical (knee).
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Cowboys have agreed to terms with DE Jeremy Mincey.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
So these top-of-the-market DT deals are coming in at $6m apy, give or take a penny. Seahawks cutting Red Bryant ($8m owed) was an indicator.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
Bucs releasing Darrelle Revis. Official.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
Golden Tate five-year deal with the Lions, per the team’s website.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
Patriots are releasing NT Isaac Sopoaga, per source. Could clear some cap room for …
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
Cleveland Browns will be releasing quarterback Brandon Weeden, per @MikeSilver.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
Ravens announce a 4yr deal to retain WR Jacoby Jones – a difference maker in the return game
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 12, 2014
And now the Browns also have released QB Jason Campbell. So Campbell and Brandon Weeden both sent packing on same day.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
#Seahawks selected Golden Tate 60th overall in 2010. The player they had ranked one slot behind him — Taylor Price — they are signing now
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
For days it’s just been a matter of when and how the Panthers will pull the trigger on Steve Smith
— Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 12, 2014
Seahawks and DT Tony McDaniel reached agreement, per league source. Seattle keeps one of its own.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2014
CB Corey Graham agreed to a 4yr, $16 m deal with the #Bills, source confirmed.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 12, 2014
Packers fought off #Cardinals RT @mneal96: Hi Green Bay!!! I’ll enjoy your winters for two more years!!
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
The #Titans have announced they released offensive tackle David Stewart. A warrior. Tough to tell how much he has left though
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
Ex-Seattle DE Chris Clemons is close to a deal with the Jaguars, per source. Colleague @RapSheet reported he’s going there on a visit.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
According to the official transaction wire: Darren Sproles not released yet. Steve Smith not released yet.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2014
If everything goes to plan, DE Chris Clemons will sign a multi-year deal with the Jaguars on his visit there.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2014
Solid signing by Packers bringing back Mike Neal. Thompson loves his own.
— Pete Prisco (@PriscoCBS) March 12, 2014
More Bills action: LB Keith Rivers heads there for about $5 million over 2 years, as @JamesWalkerNFL said.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2014
CB Darrelle Revis and the New England Patriots have reached agreement on a one-year, $12 million deal, league sources told ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2014
#Jets agreed to terms with RT Breno Giacomini, the team announced.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 13, 2014
Titans T Dave Stewart, who was released today, could well end up retiring from what I’m hearing. Has had a heck of a career if so
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 13, 2014
Darren Sproles’ wife has a few things she’d like to say about the Saints. pic.twitter.com/jibrlGpw2U — Bart Hubbuch (@HubbuchNYP) March 13, 2014
Unreal RT @BairCSN: #Raiders announce that Rodger Saffold failed a physical and will not be signing with the team. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 13, 2014
Important note: Darrelle Revis’ 1-year, $12 million deal w/the Patriots doesn’t contain anything preventing NE from franchising him in ’15. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 13, 2014
No words. RT @RAIDERS: [VIDEO] Meet the Raiders newest offensive lineman Austin Howard: http://t.co/USGJVvMzMG pic.twitter.com/omUb2RINCa — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2014
After a disagreement in OAK on OT Rodger Saffold’s physical condition, he is returning to STL to sign a 5-yr contract with the Rams. Wow. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2014
Jets announce a deal with WR Eric Decker
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 13, 2014
Jets are giving former Broncos WR Eric Decker a 5-year, $36.25M deal, including $15M gtd, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2014
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