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| Calvin Pace is not a member of the Dolphins. Not yet, anyway. There were reports Friday that the free agent linebacker had signed on with Miami, but those were apparently premature. Pace visited the Jets over the weekend and is likely to decide between those two teams, though he's also considering a trip to Cincinnati, according to the New York Daily News. Pace will probably have a decision sometime this week. |
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| Warrick Dunn, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday 3/2, 11:02 PM CT |
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| With the signing of Michael Turner, it's clear that the Falcons plan on moving forward without veteran Warrick Dunn. Dunn has requested his release from the team, according to SI.com. The team will almost surely honor his request. Assuming the 33-year-old is released, SI considers Houston the favorite to sign Dunn because of Alex Gibbs, who was hired by the Texans in January. Gibbs was the o-line coach in Atlanta for three of Dunn's six seasons and will be implementing the zone-blocking scheme in Houston that Dunn was so successful in in Atlanta. Indianapolis, Dallas and Denver have also been mentioned as possible landing spot for the veteran. |
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| Alge Crumpler isn't officially a Titan just yet, the tight end's agent, James Williams, told Titans Radio Sunday night. "Where did you see that report?... We talked on Sunday, lets put it that way," Williams said. "He has not signed a contract nor agreed to anything." It still seems likely that Crumpler will end up in Tennessee, but Tampa Bay and Seattle could also enter the picture. |
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| The Giants have been rumored to have some interest in trading for the disgruntled DeAngelo Hall, but any potential deal involving the Giants and Falcons is dead for now, according to the Westchester Journal News. The reasoning is that Hall would be looking for Asante Samuel-type money in a long-term deal, something the G-Men would apparently be unwilling to give. Samuel signed a $54 million deal with the Eagles Friday. The paper speculates that if that number would drop, the two sides could end up working something out. Hall will undoubtedly be moved this offseason, whether it's to New York or somewhere else. |
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| Ben Troupe, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday 3/2, 7:17 PM CT |
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| Ben Troupe was in Tampa Saturday to meet with Bucs officials. On Sunday, according to the NFL Network, he was in Buffalo to meet with the Bills front office. Troupe's injury history has been a sticking point for many organizations in need of a receiving tight end. |
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| Sammy Knight left Denver without a contract on Sunday, and according to the NFL Network, then flew into New York to visit with the Giants. Depending on whom Knight hooks up with for the 2008 season, it could be his fourth team in the last five years. |
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| Ex- Charger Marlon Mccree was reportedly a visitor of the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, notes the NFL Network. The Bengals have hosted many visitors this past month, but have not been active in the recent signing frenzy. McCree will land on his feet, but at this point there is not definite suitor. |
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| Former Buccaneers free-agent cornerback Brian Kelly is scheduled to make a trip to Detroit later this week, this according to the NFL Network. The former Buc officially declare himself a free agent last month by paying Tampa Bay $453,000 to void the final year of his deal. Kelly will find more than one willing suitor to assist him in recouping his half million dollar buyout. |
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| Carolina free-agent wide receiver Drew Carter was reportedly visiting the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, this according to the NFL Network. The Raiders lost Jerry Porter to free agency and are looking to replenish their wide out corps. |
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| Boss Bailey, the younger brother of Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, will visit Denver on Wednesday, according to the NFL Network. Adam Schefter notes that the Bailey brothers have always wanted to play on the same team. |
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| Jason Elam, K, Atlanta Falcons | Sunday 3/2, 6:54 PM CT |
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| The NFL Network is reporting that Kansas City and Atlanta are both in need of kickers, and currently the best available is ex-Bronco Jason Elam. Elam told the NFL Network he is not likely to return to Denver. |
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| Damien Woody is scheduled to visit with the New York Jets this week. The Jets are aggressively attacking their offensive line issues and adding Woody to their new stable would be a coup. The former Lion would play right tackle according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. |
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| Kevin Jones isn't likely to be ready at the start of the season, according to MLive.com. Jones is coming back from season-ending injury for the second straight year, this time for a torn ACL in his right knee. As it stands right now, T.J. Duckett and Tatum Bell would likely handle the rushing duties while Jones is out. |
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| Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots | Sunday 3/2, 6:37 PM CT |
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| The Patriots are close to re-upping with Randy Moss, according to the NFL Network's Adam Schefter. This report comes a day after Schefter said Moss was getting frustrated with how negotiations were going, so don't etch this in stone just yet. |
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| The Atlanta Falcons agreed to terms with free agent Ben Hartsock, to replace the departed Alge Crumpler, this according to the Canadian Press.
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| Warrick Dunn, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Sunday 3/2, 6:31 PM CT |
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| According to NFL Network's Adam Schefter, soon-to-be Falcon free agent Warrick Dunn is targeting the Colts as his team for the 2008 season. Dunn would be a solid backup for third-year tailback Joseph Addai. |
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| Alge Crumpler agreed to terms with the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, this according to NFL Network. Adam Schefter said that Crumpler has joined the Titans, a team flush with cap space and in desperate need of a boost to the passing game. Crumpler will remain a starting option in traditional formats even in Jeff Fisher's run first offense. |
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| The Saints signed Bobby Mccray to a five-year, $20 million deal Sunday. The contract includes another $4.5 million in escalators, according to Profootballtalk.com. McCray showed flashes in his four years with Jacksonville, but he's yet to put together a true breakout season. With Will Smith and Charles Grant already on the Saints roster, McCray figures to be a backup. |
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| Ben Utecht, TE, Cincinnati Bengals | Sunday 3/2, 3:57 PM CT |
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| The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that the Bengals are talking with Ben Utecht's agent, Christopher Murray, about setting up a visit with his client.
Utecht had 31 receptions for 364 yards (11.7 average) and one touchdown in 2007.
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| Randall Gay, CB, New Orleans Saints | Sunday 3/2, 3:55 PM CT |
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| Randall Gay agreed to a four-year contract with the Saints on Sunday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The deal apparently will pay him as much as $17.6 million. Gay spent the last four seasons with the Pats. |
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| Following up the early report that the Falcons signed ex-Charger Michael Turner , according to ESPN, the term of the agreement is a six-year contract believed to be worth $34.5 million, with approximately $15 million in guaranteed money.
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| The Falcons have locked up free agent Michael Turner to a six-year contract, according to the AP. With Turner's signing, the Falcons likely will let veteran Warrick Dunn go. That would leave Turner starting as the power option and Jerious Norwood the speedy change-of-pace option. |
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| Jason Taylor, DE, Washington Redskins | Sunday 3/2, 12:18 PM CT |
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| Dolphins head Bill Parcells shot down a report on Yahoo.com that said the Dolphins and Jason Taylor had agreed to part ways before the April draft, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "The latest report is just another example of journalistic irresponsibility," Parcells told ESPN Sunday morning. He added that Taylor will be playing for the Dolphins next season unless the defensive end decides to retire. Certainly, we haven't heard the last of this, so stay tuned. |
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| The Saints released Brian Simmons from their roster on Saturday, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. The move was somewhat expected, as the Saints acquired Jonathan Vilma and re-signed Mark Simoneau over the weekend, leaving the team with little reason to pay Simmons $3.3 million next season. |
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| As expected, Chris Clemons has signed a contract with the Eagles, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Chris will be playing defensive end for us," Eagles coach Andy Reid said. "He's coming off a great season with eight sacks and a bunch of hurries thrown in there. He had a tremendous year for the Oakland Raiders." The Eagles are hoping Clemons, who inked a five-year deal, will give them some pass-rushing help up front. |
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| The agents for Ben Roethlisberger are expected to arrive in Pittsburgh on Sunday to meet with Steelers officials in an attempt to nail down a contract extension, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Big Ben still has two years left on his current deal, but the Steelers want to lock him up for the long term. It sounds like a deal could be in place soon. |
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| Sammy Knight met with the Broncos on Saturday but left Denver without a contract, according to the New York Daily News. He's expected to head to New York early next week to meet with the Giants, who are targeting him to replace Gibril Wilson, who left as a free agent. |
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| Ebenezer Ekuban has decided to accept the Broncos' one-year contract offer, according to the Denver Post. Ekuban met with the Raiders on Saturday, but opted to re-up with Denver for next season. He missed all of the 2007 campaign due to a torn Achilles tendon. |
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| The Texans have signed Jacques Reeves to a five-year, $20 million contract, according to the Houston Chronicle. "I'm very excited," said general manager Rick Smith. "We feel Reeves is a good, young player who is on the rise. And we think he will really add to a defense that is full of good, young players." Reeves had 59 tackles for the Cowboys last season and will compete to start opposite Fred Bennett in training camp. |
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