NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 09:58 AM

Miami is rumored to be offering DE/LB Calvin Pace a mega deal similar to the one Adalius Thomas got last year...

no link yet

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 10:44 AM

Jon Vilma officially headed to the Saints for a 4th round pick, potential to be a 3rd based on conditions. Seems like an absolute steal of a deal for the Saints to me.

ESPN - Jets trading Vilma to New Orleans - NFL

Coachnorm · 02-29-2008, 11:14 AM

Linebacker Kawika Mitchell took a chance in free agency last winter and ended up with a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New York Giants.

On Friday, Mitchell chased the money, and landed a multi-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Terms of the deal weren't immediately available.

In the linked article: Broncos worked out a two-year deal to keep tight end Nate Jackson/also re-signed defensive end John Engelberger./Bucs sign unrestricted free agent center Jeff Faine

ESPN - After getting ring with Giants, Mitchell opts for deal with Bills - NFL

Coachnorm · 02-29-2008, 11:19 AM

FOXSports.com reports the New York Jets have acquired DL Kris Jenkins from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for third- and fifth-round draft picks.

Jets sign DT Kris Jenkins to a five-year, $35 million contract, with $20 million guaranteed

Coachnorm · 02-29-2008, 11:26 AM

ESPNews reports the Dallas Cowboys will trade DT Jason Ferguson and a 2008 sixth-round draft choice to the Miami Dolphins for a 2008 sixth-round draft choice and a 2009 sixth-round draft choice.

Coachnorm · 02-29-2008, 11:44 AM

Jaxsonville Jaguars sign QB Cleo Lemon/ close to deal with WR Jerry Porter?

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent WR Jerry Porter (Raiders) to a six-year, $30 million contract, with $10 million in guaranteed money.

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 12:43 PM

what the heck are the jaguars doing? how many overrated bust WRs do they think they need??

heres a link to that jags' porter deal:
ESPN - Jaguars look to Porter to fill longtime void at WR - NFL

Birdman · 02-29-2008, 12:55 PM

Comcast Sportsnet reports that the Eagles have a contract in place with Asante Samuel. Samuel has scheduled a media availability at 4:30 PM ET Friday.

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 12:58 PM

just seeing the Samuel news as well. looks like 6 years, 60 mil if he hits all of the incentives...

Asante Samuel Close to Free Agent Deal with Eagles

Birdman · 02-29-2008, 01:12 PM

Free agent Asante Samuel's contract with the Eagles will reportedly be for five years and $47.2 million.

The official announcement is expected to come later this afternoon. On only a five-year pact, Samuel will be able to re-enter the market at age 32.

FireMillen · 02-29-2008, 02:31 PM

Detroit DT Rogers traded to Bengals for 3rd and 5th round picks.
News - Cincinnati Bengals
Confirmed by ESPN ESPN - Bengals trade for Rogers, to sign Dhani Jones - NFL

Remote Controller · 02-29-2008, 02:39 PM

Is this all true?

Troy Williamson and Jerry Porter are Jags
Jonathan Vilma is a Saint
Kris Jenkins is a Jet
Shaun Rogers traded to Cinci
Bernard Berrian is a Vike
Kawika Mitchell is a Bill

Can't believe that the Bears lets the Vikes have berrian.

var8rfan · 02-29-2008, 02:52 PM

Bernard Berrian is not a Vike yet. He is on his way to meet with the Raiders.

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Broncos released WR Javon Walker, according to ESPN's Michael Smith.

He's a big name, but Walker's contract and knee injury made it an easy choice by Denver. That no one choose to give up a late-round pick for Walker is telling. It's rumored that he could need microfracture surgery in the future, although he will have plenty of suitors lined up with MRI machines. Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay have been rumored to be interested.

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 02:59 PM

Dolphins agreed to terms with WR Ernest Wilford, formerly of the Jaguars.
He immediately becomes the favorite to start opposite Ted Ginn. Wilford, 29, caught 46 passes for 518 yards (11.5 YPC) and three TDs as a rotational wideout in Jacksonville last year. He's going to an offense in transition and is unlikely to be a huge fantasy factor. However, Wilford is a tough blocker and possession threat with red-zone ability. He'll help the 'Fins move the chains. Feb. 29 - 3:15 pm et

Dolphins agreed to terms with DT Randy Starks on a five-year, $21 million contract, with $7 million guaranteed.
Starks has played in a 4-3 scheme in Tennessee the past four years, but is the big (6'3/315), high-upside type player Bill Parcells looks for. Of course, he's also had off-field problems, something Parcells said he wouldn't tolerate. It's remarkable Starks got this money with such little production as a pro. Feb. 29 - 3:04 pm et
Source: South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Arctic Dawgs · 02-29-2008, 03:08 PM

Brown refuses 'Hawks offer to be highest paid Kicker. Trufant turns down "Champ Bailey" $$

Scout.com: Report: Brown won't return in 2008

Hawks, Trufant mince words as well as money

WTF is going on here. Is there a reason they no longer wish to be in Seattle.

Also reports are out that Seattle is very close to signing Crumpler

Report: Crumpler close to signing

Quote:

Free-agent tight end Alge Crumpler, who is visiting the Seahawks, is close to signing with the team, according to his agent.
The Atlanta Falcons released Crumpler two weeks ago, and it was the veteran tight end that contacted Jim Mora about the possibility of continuing his career with the Seahawks. Mora, the Seahawks secondary coach/head coach in waiting, was the Falcons' coach from 2004-06 – when Crumpler was a Pro Bowl tight end. Seahawks president Tim Ruskell also was with the Falcons in 2004 and defensive end Patrick Kerney, the Seahawks' big free-agent addition last year, was teammates with Crumpler in Altanta.

Conflicting report from a different Seattle paper

Seahawks Insider - Alge Crumpler update

Quote:

I just spoke with Alge Crumpler's agent, Butch Williams, who said the internet report that Crumpler is going to sign with Seattle is inaccurate. He said Alge already has left Seattle and that he is going to visit one more team before making a decision on where he wants to sign. But to say that he is going to sign with the Seahawks is premature.

Da Bomb · 02-29-2008, 03:17 PM

its happening AD... its finally happening!

Miller_time · 02-29-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Da Bomb

S Madieu Williams signs with Minnesota.

Bengals: 6-year deal for Madieu with Vikings

I figured this is where he would land to reunite with Frasier. Nice signing for Minny, Williams is a very good player.

Miller_time · 02-29-2008, 04:14 PM

It's official, Samual to the Eagles. It is a 6 yr deal.

ESPN - Eagles sign Samuel to six-year contract - NFL

Miller_time · 02-29-2008, 04:16 PM

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The New York Jets and guard Alan Faneca have tentatively agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal that includes roughly $23 million in guarantees, ESPN's Michael Smith reports. Faneca is expected to travel to New York this weekend, when the deal will be finalized. The Jets plan to play Faneca at left guard.

ESPN - Faneca, Jets agree in principle to four-year, $32M deal - NFL

02-29-2008, 09:58 AM	#21
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02-29-2008, 10:44 AM	#22
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period Jon Vilma officially headed to the Saints for a 4th round pick, potential to be a 3rd based on conditions. Seems like an absolute steal of a deal for the Saints to me. ESPN - Jets trading Vilma to New Orleans - NFL

02-29-2008, 11:14 AM	#23
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,685 vCash: 161029 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Linebacker Kawika Mitchell Signs With Bills Linebacker Kawika Mitchell took a chance in free agency last winter and ended up with a Super Bowl ring as a member of the New York Giants. On Friday, Mitchell chased the money, and landed a multi-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. Terms of the deal weren't immediately available. In the linked article: Broncos worked out a two-year deal to keep tight end Nate Jackson/also re-signed defensive end John Engelberger./Bucs sign unrestricted free agent center Jeff Faine ESPN - After getting ring with Giants, Mitchell opts for deal with Bills - NFL

02-29-2008, 11:19 AM	#24
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,685 vCash: 161029 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Jets Trade 2 Picks For Panthers DL Kris Jenkins FOXSports.com reports the New York Jets have acquired DL Kris Jenkins from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for third- and fifth-round draft picks. Jets sign DT Kris Jenkins to a five-year, $35 million contract, with $20 million guaranteed

02-29-2008, 11:26 AM	#25
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,685 vCash: 161029 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Trade Sends DT Jason Ferguson to Dolphins ESPNews reports the Dallas Cowboys will trade DT Jason Ferguson and a 2008 sixth-round draft choice to the Miami Dolphins for a 2008 sixth-round draft choice and a 2009 sixth-round draft choice.

02-29-2008, 11:44 AM	#26
Coachnorm Bloggin' Outlaw Premium Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 10,685 vCash: 161029 Donate Blog Entries: 6	Jags Sign QB Cleo Lemon Jaxsonville Jaguars sign QB Cleo Lemon/ close to deal with WR Jerry Porter? Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars have signed free-agent WR Jerry Porter (Raiders) to a six-year, $30 million contract, with $10 million in guaranteed money. Last edited by Coachnorm; 02-29-2008 at 11:52 AM.

02-29-2008, 12:43 PM	#27
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period what the heck are the jaguars doing? how many overrated bust WRs do they think they need?? heres a link to that jags' porter deal: ESPN - Jaguars look to Porter to fill longtime void at WR - NFL

02-29-2008, 12:55 PM	#28
Birdman Outlaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,765 vCash: 24030 Donate	Comcast Sportsnet reports that the Eagles have a contract in place with Asante Samuel. Samuel has scheduled a media availability at 4:30 PM ET Friday.

02-29-2008, 12:58 PM	#29
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	just seeing the Samuel news as well. looks like 6 years, 60 mil if he hits all of the incentives... Asante Samuel Close to Free Agent Deal with Eagles

02-29-2008, 01:12 PM	#30
Birdman Outlaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,765 vCash: 24030 Donate	Free agent Asante Samuel's contract with the Eagles will reportedly be for five years and $47.2 million. The official announcement is expected to come later this afternoon. On only a five-year pact, Samuel will be able to re-enter the market at age 32.

02-29-2008, 02:31 PM	#31
FireMillen Lions suck Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: coming soon to an underpass near you Posts: 1,205 vCash: 85252 Donate	NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period Detroit DT Rogers traded to Bengals for 3rd and 5th round picks. News - Cincinnati Bengals Confirmed by ESPN ESPN - Bengals trade for Rogers, to sign Dhani Jones - NFL

02-29-2008, 02:39 PM	#32
Remote Controller Yeah.......That's me! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Top of the Texas Panhandle Posts: 1,716 vCash: 50981 Donate	Is this all true? Troy Williamson and Jerry Porter are Jags Jonathan Vilma is a Saint Kris Jenkins is a Jet Shaun Rogers traded to Cinci Bernard Berrian is a Vike Kawika Mitchell is a Bill Can't believe that the Bears lets the Vikes have berrian.

02-29-2008, 02:52 PM	#33
var8rfan A.D.I.D.A.S Premium Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, VA Posts: 1,772 vCash: 20070 Donate	Bernard Berrian is not a Vike yet. He is on his way to meet with the Raiders.

02-29-2008, 02:59 PM	#34
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	NFL News and Rumors: Free Agency Period Broncos released WR Javon Walker, according to ESPN's Michael Smith. He's a big name, but Walker's contract and knee injury made it an easy choice by Denver. That no one choose to give up a late-round pick for Walker is telling. It's rumored that he could need microfracture surgery in the future, although he will have plenty of suitors lined up with MRI machines. Dallas, Washington, Philadelphia, and Tampa Bay have been rumored to be interested.

02-29-2008, 03:17 PM	#37
Da Bomb Resident NFL Draft Guru Moderator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,198 vCash: 30240280 Donate Blog Entries: 15	its happening AD... its finally happening!

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