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Bears | Demontre Hurst signs Wed Feb 25, 06:02 PM
The Chicago Bears signed CB Demontre Hurst to a two-year contract Wednesday, Feb. 25. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Hurst was an ERFA (exclusive rights free agent) for the Bears. This essentially meant the only team he could negotiate with was Chicago. He started two games in the nickel last year and finished the season with one interception and 30 tackles. |
Cardinals | Damond Smith signs Wed Feb 25, 04:01 PM
Free-agent CB Damond Smith (Chiefs) signed with the Arizona Cardinals Wednesday, Feb. 25, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Smith went undrafted in the 2013 Supplemental Draft, but he was able to find a home with the Chiefs. The Cardinals are getting a smaller corner (5'11") with 4.4 speed and decent instincts. |
Jets | Interest in Byron Maxwell Wed Feb 25, 07:30 AM
Free-agent CB Byron Maxwell (Seahawks) is expected to have the New York Jets among the primary teams interested in him.
| Footballguys view: Maxwell is going to generate quite a bit of interest on the open market. Earlier reports have the Eagles as the frontrunner for his services. However, the Jets need to make a move at the CB position, and Maxwell might be their guy...stay tuned. |
Ravens | Working to restructure Ladarius Webb's deal Tue Feb 24, 09:21 PM
The Baltimore Ravens are working to restructure the contract of CB Lardarius Webb, who has a $12 million salary cap figure and $8 million base salary for 2015. Cutting Webb would create $10 million in dead money and save just $2 million.
Link to storyLardarius Webb player page
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne's could go to PUP list Mon Feb 23, 05:47 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (knee) is on his way back from a torn patellar tendon and could begin training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys are not going to rush him. If he needs some extra time to heal at the beginning of the season, then Dallas will shelve him for at least six weeks on the PUP list. On the training camp PUP list he could return at any time. |
Morris Claiborne player page
NFL | Byron Jones posts outstanding broad jump Mon Feb 23, 02:18 PM
Connecticut CB Byron Jones recorded a 12-foot-3 broad jump at the NFL Scouting Combine, which is believed to be the combine record. Jones also recorded a 44 1/2-inch vertical jump.
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Falcons | Dan Quinn praises Dwight Lowery Sun Feb 22, 11:14 PM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent SS Dwight Lowery has left all negotiations with the team up to his agent, and the two sides were expected to meet Sunday, Feb. 22.
| Footballguys view: Quinn's praise holds a lot of weight around the league. The Falcons new head coach should be able to help this defense play better in 2015. Quinn mentioned how he likes Lowery's versatility, and he had Lowery as a player when he was a coach with the New York Jets. |
Dwight Lowery player page
Browns | Want Buster Skrine back Sun Feb 22, 09:17 PM
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent CB Buster Skrine is expected to have a nice market after a good season. The Browns want him back, but might not be interested in a bidding war for his services. The team has met with his representation.
Link to storyBuster Skrine player page
NFL | Devin Smith's dash time surprises Sun Feb 22, 08:00 PM
Ohio State WR Devin Smith failed to break into the 4.3's at the NFL Combine Saturday, Feb. 21, surprising many. However, his representation said the problem was all in the initial 10 yards. Throughout the combine he has been checking in a 1.45 seconds in the first 10 yards, but for some reason he was at 1.55 in Saturday's workout.
| Footballguys view: Smith will be able to get his time back where he wants at the Ohio State pro day. Most see Smith as a second-round pick. |
Chiefs | Ron Parker in talks with team Sat Feb 21, 03:12 AM
Free-agent CB Ron Parker (Chiefs) is in talks with the Kansas City Chiefs to return to the club in 2015. Parker wants $6 million a season in his contract.
| Footballguys view: It would be a wise move for the Chiefs to keep Parker around. He finished second on the team in tackles last year (94 total), starting 15 games (11 at safety) for Kansas City. Parker subbed in for Eric Berry from Weeks 3 to 9 while Berry recovered from a high ankle sprain. He then made the move to strong safety after Berry was placed on the non-football injury list after being diagnosed with lymphoma in Week 13. At this time, it's unknown if Berry will play in 2015. |
Lions | Want to bring back Rashean Mathis Sat Feb 21, 02:46 AM
Free-agent CB Rashean Mathis (Lions) is wanted back on the team by general manager Martin Mayhew, who praised Mathis for his position versatility.
| Footballguys view: Mathis has rejuvenated his career with the Lions, and bringing him back would make a lot of sense. A 16-game starter in 2014, Mathis graded out as the 12th-best cornerback, according to Pro Football Focus. He racked up 51 tackles, nine pass breakups and one interception. |
Rashean Mathis player page
Seahawks | Tharold Simon may need surgery Fri Feb 20, 07:59 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Tharold Simon (shoulder) may need surgery on his dislocated shoulder this offseason.
Link to story Seahawks | Jeremy Lane suffered torn ACL Fri Feb 20, 12:38 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (wrist, knee) suffered a compound fracture of his wrist and a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during the Super Bowl.
| Footballguys view: I may not have been doctor at the time of the Super Bowl but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express the night before, so I was confident that this injury was bad when we saw it. We knew it would be a long journey to come back from the injury. As has been said before, for a corner to injure his arm is less serious than a leg injury, so we are optimistic. |
Falcons | No talks with Dwight Lowery yet Fri Feb 20, 12:13 PM
Atlanta Falcons impending free-agent SS Dwight Lowery has not had any talks with the team about a new contract to this point.
Link to storyDwight Lowery player page
Bengals | May not have spot for Terence Newman Fri Feb 20, 07:37 AM
Free-agent DB Terence Newman (Bengals) may not have a spot with the Cincinnati Bengals next season, meaning the club may let him test free agency. Newman wants to continue his playing career, according to head coach Marvin Lewis.
| Footballguys view: Newman's not the same player he used to be. The Bengals could be ready to move on, and there's likely a CB-needy team who could show interest. |
Terence Newman player page
Falcons | Byron Maxwell has team's interest Fri Feb 20, 07:18 AM
Free-agent CB Byron Maxwell (Seahawks) may have interest from the Atlanta Falcons, according to team sources. Maxwell played under Falcons coach Dan Quinn when Quinn was defensive coordinator in Seattle.
| Footballguys view: The Falcons need as much help on defense as humanly possible. Maxwell is looking for a pay day after getting plenty of playing time with the Seahawks. |
Seahawks | Jeremy Lane needs more surgery Thu Feb 19, 01:49 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (wrist, knee) had surgery to fix a compound fracture in his arm, but he'll also need surgery on his knee and might miss the start of the 2015 season, according to general manager John Schneider.
| Footballguys view: That was a nasty injury but the upside is that it was his arm, not his leg, which would have been a much bigger injury to overcome. Lane was an OK player who made the biggest play of his life in the Super Bowl, picking off Tom Brady, followed by the biggest injury of his career. Hopefully he can come back, but it's important to recall that he was only a fringe player to begin with. |
Cardinals | Antonio Cromartie to test open market Thu Feb 19, 12:39 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie is expected to test the open market in March, according to head coach Bruce Arians. However, Arians made it clear that the team would like to re-sign him.
| Footballguys view: Cromartie had a much better 2014 than he did a 2013, but admittedly that bar was quite low. At his age, Cro's skills are in decline but he could be a solid fit for several schemes and should find a home for a nice paycheck, though nowhere what he once commanded. One wonders if Rex Ryan will try and tempt him to Buffalo. |
Antonio Cromartie player page
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne still on the mend Thu Feb 19, 12:51 AM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (knee) continues to rehab the ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee. Head coach Jason Garrett said Wednesday, Feb. 18, that Claiborne will miss the offseason program, and his rehab might continue into the start of training camp. 'We are (hopeful) about training camp. He might be one of those guys who doesn't start right away in training camp, but that's a long way off.'
| Footballguys view: Claiborne will be monitored closely as the Cowboys continue through the offseason. If he's not quite ready by the time the regular season starts, Claiborne could be put on the PUP list to begin the year. |
Morris Claiborne player page
Jets | Dee Milliner not expected until summer Wed Feb 18, 11:16 PM
Updating a previous report, New York Jets CB Dee Milliner (Achilles') might not be ready until early summer. The team sounds as if they will use the worst-case scenario as a guide as they venture into free agency. They're not counting on Milliner to be 100 percent.
| Footballguys view: Keep an eye on this situation. Achilles' injuries aren't as devastating as they used to be, but it's still a serious injury. When asked, both head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan identified cornerback as one of the team's most pressing needs. |
Dee Milliner player page
Jets | Dee Milliner injury update Wed Feb 18, 02:55 PM
New York Jets CB Dee Milliner's (Achilles') status for the spring practices is still up in the air at this point, according to head coach Todd Bowles. Bowles said it is too early tell if Milliner will be ready by the spring.
Link to storyDee Milliner player page
Browns | Sign Varmah Sonie Wed Feb 18, 01:50 PM
The Cleveland Browns signed CB Varmah Sonie (Buccaneers) Wednesday, Feb. 18. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Chiefs | Sign Shaquille Richardson Tue Feb 17, 02:57 PM
Free-agent CB Shaquille Richardson (Steelers) recently signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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49ers | Perrish Cox, Chris Culliver to be retained? Tue Feb 17, 01:32 PM
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent CBs Perrish Cox and Chris Culliver are wanted back by the team, and the Niners are expected to make a push to re-sign both before the opening of free agency March 10.
Link to storyPerrish Cox player page
Chris Culliver player page
Texans | Kareem Jackson unlikely for franchise tag Tue Feb 17, 01:13 PM
Houston Texans impending free-agent CB Kareem Jackson would love to return to the team, but it's much more likely he'll sign a long-term deal than have the franchise tag placed on him.
| Footballguys view: Jackson will be a hot free agent, but the Texans aren't willing to drop the $13 million required for franchise tagged cornerbacks. Teams like the Bengals could show interest in Jackson if he makes it to the open market. |
Kareem Jackson player page
Bears | Charles Tillman 80% healthy Tue Feb 17, 12:25 PM
Chicago Bears impending free-agent CB Charles Tillman (triceps) said he is 80% healthy and hopes to be fully recovered from his torn triceps by the time free agency kicks off March 10.
| Footballguys view: If healthy, Tillman could be of interest as a part-time player. Tillman's priority in signing with a team this year is to win a Super Bowl. |
Charles Tillman player page
Bears | Charles Tillman still plans to play Tue Feb 17, 02:39 AM
Free-agent CB Charles Tillman (Bears) still plans to return for the 2015 season. 'Obviously, I can't play until I'm like 50 or 60. But I just want to keep going. I'm feeling good. I just have unfinished business. I want a championship. I think that's my main reason (to keep playing): I'm hungry for a championship,' Tillman said.
| Footballguys view: Tillman could move on from the Bears in free agency. So long as he's healed from his second triceps injury, Tillman could be a nice part-time player on a championship contender. |
Charles Tillman player page
Packers | Davon House looking for starting job Sun Feb 15, 10:04 AM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent CB Davon House said finding a starting job will be one of his priorities once free agency begins. House said he believes he can contribute for a defense and does not want to play solely on special teams. House said his agent is scheduled to meet with the Packers at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to storyDavon House player page
Bears | Tim Jennings undergoes surgery Fri Feb 13, 06:35 PM
Chicago Bears CB Tim Jennings (knee) recently underwent arthroscopic knee surgery, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Jennings is not expected to miss much practice time this offseason. The Bears should take it easy on the veteran and ease him into action when training camp begins. |
Tim Jennings player page
Browns | Buster Skrine to test market Fri Feb 13, 03:22 PM
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent CB Buster Skrine said he will test the free-agent market this offseason.
Link to storyBuster Skrine player page
Texans | Kareem Jackson would love to return Fri Feb 13, 01:00 PM
Houston Texans impending free-agent CB Kareem Jackson would love to return to the team in 2015. 'I'd love to be back here,' Jackson said. 'What Coach O'Brien has brought here with the coaches and stuff like that, with the system and stuff like that, I definitely want to be a part of what's starting to happen last year and progressing into the future.'
Link to storyKareem Jackson player page
Browns | Buster Skrine not expected back Thu Feb 12, 12:52 PM
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent CB Buster Skrine is not expected to re-sign with the team this offseason.
Link to storyBuster Skrine player page
NFL | Terrell Thomas retires Thu Feb 12, 11:12 AM
Free-agent CB Terrell Thomas (Seahawks) announced his retirement Thursday, Feb. 12.
Link to storyTerrell Thomas player page
Jets | Curtis Brown signs Tue Feb 10, 04:31 PM
Free-agent CB Curtis Brown (Steelers) has signed with the New York Jets Tuesday, Feb. 10.
| Footballguys view: Brown was a third-round pick for the Steelers in the 2011 NFL draft. He was out of football in 2015 after getting released by the Steelers last March. Brown spent time recovering from a torn ACL, and now he gets a fresh start with the Jets. |
Curtis Brown player page
Seahawks | Richard Sherman update Tue Feb 10, 10:21 AM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (elbow) was advised by Dr. James Andrews to let his elbow heal on its own. Andrews will evaluate Sherman again in a month to determine whether surgery will be required. 'He's not a pitcher, and he's not a left-hander. Sherm might not have to have that kind of surgery,' Andrews said. 'If he was a thrower he would.'
| Footballguys view: Tommy John's surgery is not as devastating as it once was, but it's a good move to have Sherman let his elbow heal on its own. The Seahawks should take it easy on him as he recovers from this injury during the offseason. |
Richard Sherman player page
Seahawks | Richard Sherman won't have surgery Mon Feb 9, 05:46 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (elbow) will not have surgery on his injured left elbow as of now, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Sherman dodges a bullet here. It was originally believed that Sherman could require Tommy John surgery. While that surgery is not as career-threatening as it once was, it's still a major surgery and now Sherman avoids it. The Seahawks will take it easy on him leading up to the start of the regular season. |
Richard Sherman player page
Cardinals | Antonio Cromartie trying to be retained Mon Feb 9, 04:04 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie is wanted back in Arizona by teammate CB Patrick Peterson.
| Footballguys view: Peterson said it will be tough for him to convince Cromartie to return to the Cardinals due to Cromartie's love for New York. It also doesn't help that Cromartie has an affinity for new Jets head coach Todd Bowles. |
Antonio Cromartie player page
Patrick Peterson player page
Titans | Ike Taylor open to Tennessee Sun Feb 8, 04:14 PM
Free-agent CB Ike Taylor (Steelers) is open to signing with the Tennessee Titans once the free-agency period opens up.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Taylor is a big fan of Dick LeBeau, who recently joined the Titans coaching staff. |
Ike Taylor player page
Patriots | Nine signed to Futures contracts Thu Feb 5, 05:58 PM
The New England Patriots signed OG Chris Barker, DE Jake Bequette, QB Garrett Gilbert, DB Justin Green, OT Caylin Hauptmann, WR Jonathan Krause, LBs Eric Martin and Deontae Skinner and DB Daxton Swanson to Reserve/Futures deals Thursday, Feb. 5.
| Footballguys view: Gilbert is the former Texans Longhorns quarterback who transferred to SMU. He was a sixth-round pick by the St. Louis Rams in the 2014 NFL draft, but he failed to make an impact and was released during final cuts. Gilbert was added to the Rams practice squad, but was released less than two months later. He has good accuracy, but his pop-gun arm isn't going to test defenses. |
Packers | Jarrett Bush hopes to return Thu Feb 5, 12:00 AM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent CB Jarrett Bush is hopeful of finishing his career in Green Bay. However, his last contract was for three years and $5.25 million, and it's unlikely the Packers will go that high again, although the veteran's minimum for a player with 10-plus years of experience is $970,000.
| Footballguys view: Bush has played well, but will the Packers pay what he thinks he's worth? Or will they hope Casey Hayward can return to the play he flashed his rookie season? |
Jarrett Bush player page
Packers | Tramon Williams hopes for deal Wed Feb 4, 11:59 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent CB Tramon Williams is hopeful of one more multi-year contract before his career concludes. He has said he would like to finish his career in Green Bay, but it's uncertain if the feeling is mutual.
| Footballguys view: Williams has played well for the Packers, but how much does he want? And how much are the Packers willing to risk by going with a younger corner across from Morgan Burnett? We'll have to wait and see how this situation plays itself out. |
Tramon Williams player page
Packers | Davon House wants long-term deal Wed Feb 4, 11:47 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent CB Davon House has said he would like to sign a long-term contract to remain with the Packers, but the team hasn't tipped their hand on how they feel.
| Footballguys view: House is in his prime years and might have to weigh whether his best chance for playing will come in Green Bay, or somewhere else. Stay tuned to see how this thing plays out. |
Davon House player page
Seahawks | Richard Sherman may not need surgery Tue Feb 3, 04:29 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (elbow) might not require Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow as originally believed, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
| Footballguys view: Stay tuned here as things could go either way. Our very own Dr. Jene Bramel has this to say about the potential surgery. "This one is kind of weird. It's not something that gets repaired often in non-throwing athletes, so I'm wondering exactly what he's having done. If it's TJ, his recovery could stretch into camp. If not, he may be back much sooner. Either way, not going to affect his long term career I don't think. More to come on this one at some point this offseason I'd bet." |
Richard Sherman player page
Cowboys | Morris Claiborne facing uphill battle Mon Feb 2, 09:05 PM
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (knee) is unlikely to participate in the team's offseason program or the early portion of training camp, according to ESPN Cowboys reporter Todd Archer.
| Footballguys view: Claiborne is recovering from a ruptured left patellar tendon and he had a knee scope a few weeks ago. In 2015, he'll be recovering from surgeries in both knees. It's certainly a make-or-break year for Claiborne as he's in a contract year in 2015. |
Morris Claiborne player page
Seahawks | Jeremy Lane update Mon Feb 2, 02:48 PM
Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (wrist) has a compound fracture with two broken wrist bones.
| Footballguys view: With the size of the brace he was wearing on the way to the locker room, Lane's injury certainly looked severe. He is facing surgery at a later date. |
Seahawks | Jeremy Lane has broken arm Mon Feb 2, 01:51 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (arm) suffered a serious broken arm during the Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, head coach Pete Carroll confirmed.
| Footballguys view: Lane made an incredible play to intercept Tom Brady, then he was injured after the pick. We'll know more about the extent of the injury in the future. |
Seahawks | Richard Sherman likely needs Tommy John surgery Mon Feb 2, 09:16 AM
Seattle Seahawks CB Richard Sherman (elbow) will likely have Tommy John surgery in his left elbow in the offseason.
| Footballguys view: This procedure isn't as devastating as it used to be. In this type of surgery, Sherman will have his ulnar collateral ligament repaired with tendons from other parts of his body. Sherman played through this injury in the Super Bowl, and he only allowed one reception. |
Richard Sherman player page
Seahawks | Jeremy Lane doubtful to return Sun Feb 1, 07:06 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (arm) is doubtful to return to Super Bowl XLIX after suffering a left arm injury Sunday, Feb. 1.
| Footballguys view: Lane made a big play by intercepting Tom Brady, then he was injured on the return. The Patriots took advantage of Lane's backup, Tharold Simon. |
Seahawks | Jeremy Lane carted off Sun Feb 1, 06:57 PM
Seattle Seahawks CB Jeremy Lane (arm) was carted off the field with his arm in a support after intercepting a pass in the first quarter of Super Bowl XLIX Sunday, Feb. 1.
Link to story Seahawks | Week 21 Inactives Sun Feb 1, 05:50 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have declared QB B.J. Daniels, DL David King, OT Garry Gilliam, OL Keavon Milton, WR Kevin Norwood, CB Marcus Burley, C Patrick Lewis inactive for Week 21.
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