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Packers | More on Sam Shields' deal Tue Mar 11, 11:51 AM
Updating previous reports, Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields has base salaries of $1.5 million in 2014, $2.5 million in 2015, $8 million in 2016 and $8 million in 2017. He receives a $12.5 million signing bonus and $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses each year.
Link to storySam Shields player page
Texans | Brice McCain cut Tue Mar 11, 10:40 AM
The Houston Texans released CB Brice McCain.
Link to storyBrice McCain player page
Giants | Trumaine McBride re-signs Tue Mar 11, 10:06 AM
The New York Giants re-signed CB Trumaine McBride to a two-year, $3.1 million deal.
Link to storyTrumaine McBride player page
Patriots | Close to re-signing Aqib Talib Tue Mar 11, 09:46 AM
The New England Patriots are close to re-signing free-agent CB Aqib Talib.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots can either lock up Talib, or wait for the Bucs to release Darrelle Revis. It looks like they are moving forward with a plan to keep Talib--but of course, nothing is official yet. |
Aqib Talib player page
Buccaneers | Sought high price for Darrelle Revis Tue Mar 11, 09:03 AM
One general manager said the Tampa Bay Buccaneers initially sought two first-round picks for CB Darrelle Revis and were laughed at around the league.
| Footballguys view: That price tag was never going to fly with NFL teams. It looks like the Bucs will be releasing Revis in the near future. |
Darrelle Revis player page
Eagles | Would be interested in Darrelle Revis Tue Mar 11, 08:51 AM
The Philadelphia Eagles would be interested in CB Darrelle Revis if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers release him.
Link to storyDarrelle Revis player page
Patriots | Would be interested in Darrelle Revis Tue Mar 11, 08:48 AM
The New England Patriots would be interested in CB Darrelle Revis if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers release him.
| Footballguys view: Revis would get to face his former team, the Jets, twice a year if he signs with New England. The Patriots could use Revis to replace free agent Aqib Talib. |
Darrelle Revis player page
Steelers | Financials on Ike Taylor Mon Mar 10, 11:19 PM
Updating a previous report, the restructured contract for Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor is for one year and $2.75 million.
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Redskins | Might miss out on Aqib Talib Mon Mar 10, 10:01 PM
The Washington Redskins want to sign free-agent CB Aqib Talib (Patriots). However, a source indicates that Talib's old team, the New England Patriots, is offering the better deal.
| Footballguys view: Washington will have a couple of different options if Talib gets away. They could make a move for Captain Munnerlyn (Panthers) instead, and he's likely to sign for a better price. |
Aqib Talib player page
Buccaneers | Darrelle Revis might be released Mon Mar 10, 09:19 PM
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to release CB Darrelle Revis by 4pm ET if they are unable to find a trade partner, according to league sources.
| Footballguys view: His $16 million price tag is just too much, but there is zero guaranteed money left in his deal. On the open market, we could see Revis get a new contract that pays him over $10 million annually. |
Darrelle Revis player page
Steelers | More on Ike Taylor Mon Mar 10, 09:19 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor agreed to restructure his deal so he could stay with the team. He considers defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau as a father figure.
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Buccaneers | Money why Darrelle Revis is on block Mon Mar 10, 09:18 PM
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly uncomfortable paying CB Darrelle Revis $16 million over the next two seasons, which is why they are considering trading him.
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Buccaneers | Still trying to trade Darrelle Revis Mon Mar 10, 09:17 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are said to be stepping up their efforts to trade CB Darrelle Revis, according to a source.
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Jets | Very interested in Vontae Davis Mon Mar 10, 08:25 PM
The New York Jets are very interested in free-agent CB Vontae Davis (Colts), according to sources.
Link to storyVontae Davis player page
Redskins | Interested in Captain Munnerlyn Mon Mar 10, 07:34 PM
The Washington Redskins have expressed interest in free-agent CB Captain Munnerlyn (Panthers).
| Footballguys view: Back in February, Washington re-signed cornerback DeAngelo Hall to a four-year, $17 million contract. They could look at Munnerlyn as the starter opposite Hall. |
Captain Munnerlyn player page
Steelers | Ike Taylor staying with team Mon Mar 10, 07:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Ike Taylor will remain with the team after he agreed to take a pay cut.
| Footballguys view: A wise move by Taylor here. The cornerback market is already overflowing with veteran castoffs. Taylor was supposed to have an $11.9 million cap number this year. No word on what his restructured deal looks like yet. |
Ike Taylor player page
Dolphins | Unlikely to have interest in Aqib Talib Mon Mar 10, 06:56 PM
The Miami Dolphins likely will not pursue free-agent CB Aqib Talib (Patriots) once free agency begins.
| Footballguys view: The Dolphins have been recently reworking their secondary. They released Dimitri Patterson on Monday, and they are likely to lose Nolan Carroll in free agency. Expect the Dolphins to pay a premium for a left tackle on the open market. Talib is likely to be the highest paid cornerback in free agency this offseason. |
Aqib Talib player page
Giants | Interested in Corey Graham Mon Mar 10, 06:09 PM
The New York Giants have expressed interest in free-agent CB Corey Graham (Ravens).
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Giants | Close to deal with Trumaine McBride Mon Mar 10, 06:00 PM
The New York Giants are close to re-signing free-agent CB Trumaine McBride to a two-year deal.
Link to storyTrumaine McBride player page
Dolphins | Dimitri Patterson released Mon Mar 10, 05:20 PM
The Miami Dolphins have released CB Dimitri Patterson.
| Footballguys view: Patterson only played six games last year as he worked through a groin injury. His release creates $5.4 million in cap space for the Dolphins. It's just another veteran corner on the market, and Patterson should be a "second wave" free agent addition. |
Dimitri Patterson player page
Redskins | Interest in Corey Graham Mon Mar 10, 05:02 PM
The Washington Redskins have shown interest in free-agent CB Corey Graham (Ravens).
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49ers | Carlos Rogers to be cut Mon Mar 10, 04:32 PM
The San Francisco 49ers will release CB Carlos Rogers.
| Footballguys view: This move creates $5.1 million in cap space for the 49ers. He's not the same player he used to be, but there should be a market for his services as a sub-package player. Rogers has lost a step, but could still help as a nickel corner. |
Carlos Rogers player page
Broncos | Altteraun Verner interested in joining team Mon Mar 10, 03:44 PM
Free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans) said he would be interested in signing with the Denver Broncos this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Broncos will be in the market for a cornerback this offseason. They released Champ Bailey earlier this month, and they also have to attempt to re-sign Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. They are still in a Super Bowl window with Peyton Manning under center, and that's attractive to free agents. |
Alterraun Verner player page
49ers | Nolan Carroll an option Mon Mar 10, 03:34 PM
The San Francisco 49ers have expressed interest in free-agent CB Nolan Carroll (Dolphins).
| Footballguys view: Carroll has a hot market for his services. Earlier reports indicate there are more than 10 teams interested now that he's on the open market. |
Nolan Carroll player page
49ers | Have been in contract with Tarell Brown Mon Mar 10, 03:23 PM
Free-agent CB Tarell Brown (49ers) said the San Francisco 49ers remained in contract with him this weekend, and he would be willing to re-sign with the team.
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Jets | Antonio Cromartie open to returning Mon Mar 10, 03:03 PM
Free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie (Jets) said he is open to re-signing with the New York Jets but wants to explore other options.
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Patriots | Alterraun Verner says team in running Mon Mar 10, 02:50 PM
Free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans) said there is a possibility that he will sign with the New England Patriots during free agency. Verner said FS Devin McCourty has been talking to him about signing with the Patriots.
| Footballguys view: McCourty's twin brother Jason and Verner played together during their time in Tennessee. Verner could be a plan for the Patriots if Aqib Talib is priced out of their range. As of right now, the Patriots have $12.4 million in cap space. |
Alterraun Verner player page
Giants | Antonio Cromartie open to joining team Mon Mar 10, 02:18 PM
Free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie (Jets) said he would be open to the possibility of signing with the New York Giants this offseason.
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Steelers | Interested in two CBs Mon Mar 10, 02:01 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have expressed interest in free-agent CB Nolan Carroll (Dolphins) and CB Captain Munnerlyn (Panthers).
Link to storyCaptain Munnerlyn player page
Nolan Carroll player page
Giants | Likely out of running for Alterraun Verner Mon Mar 10, 01:29 PM
The New York Giants are likely out of the talks for impending free agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans). It is believed that the price tag got too high for the team.
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Titans | No movement with Alterraun Verner Mon Mar 10, 01:08 PM
There has been no movement between the Tennessee Titans and impending free agent CB Alterraun Verner on a new contact.
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Packers | More on Sam Shields Mon Mar 10, 12:38 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields will reportedly make $30 million over the first three seasons of his deal; $15 million in the first year, $6 million in the second year and $9 million in the third year.
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Jets | Interested in Alterraun Verner Mon Mar 10, 12:20 PM
The New York Jets remain interested in free agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans). It will come down to money whether they can sign him.
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NFL | Market hot for Nolan Carroll Mon Mar 10, 10:37 AM
There are 10 teams interested in free-agent CB Nolan Carroll (Dolphins).
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Titans | Staying in conversation with Alterraun Verner Mon Mar 10, 01:46 AM
Despite interest from many other NFL teams in free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans), the Tennessee Titans remain in contact with the cornerback. It is not known whether he has interest in re-signing with Tennessee but he is expected to quickly sign when free agency opens on Tuesday, March 11.
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Patriots | Want chance to match offers on two players Mon Mar 10, 01:37 AM
The New England Patriots expect CB Aqib Talib and WR Julian Edelman to come back to them with any free agent offers and give the team the opportunity to match the offer or decline, according to team sources.
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Julian Edelman player page
Falcons | Robert McClain could be option for other teams Sun Mar 9, 08:59 PM
Atlanta Falcons restricted free-agent CB Robert McClain could receive interest from other teams because he only received the low tender. A team would only have to give up a seventh-round draft pick if they signed McClain and the Falcons failed to match the offer.
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Colts | Close to deal with Vontae Davis Sun Mar 9, 08:05 PM
The Indianapolis Colts are close to an agreement with free-agent CB Vontae Davis (Colts). The two sides are expected to complete a deal Monday, March 10.
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Giants | Serious about interest in Alterraun Verner Sun Mar 9, 07:15 PM
The New York Giants are expected to be serious suitors for free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans) when free agency begins. The team did not run away when they heard what Verner will be looking for in a new contract.
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Jets | Antonio Cromartie not expected to re-sign Sun Mar 9, 04:34 PM
The New York Jets are not expected to re-sign free-agent CB Antonio Cromartie.
| Footballguys view: Cromartie joins an open market of free agent corners that include guys like Asante Samuel, Alterraun Verner and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie among others. As of right now, the Jets seem to be zeroing in on Verner. |
Antonio Cromartie player page
Jets | Antonio Cromartie released Sun Mar 9, 03:23 PM
The New York Jets have released CB Antonio Cromartie. However, the team remains interested in re-signing him.
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NFL | Alterraun Verner expected to sign quickly Sun Mar 9, 01:31 PM
Free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans) is expected to sign shortly after free agency begins Tuesday, March 11.
| Footballguys view: There's usually two or three waves to free agency. We'll see Verner go off the board almost immediately as he's one of the best free agent corners on the open market. |
Alterraun Verner player page
Giants | Had interest in Sam Shields Sun Mar 9, 12:56 PM
The New York Giants would have had interest in Green Bay Packers CB Sam Shields if he hit the free-agent market.
| Footballguys view: Shields would have drawn a lot of interest on the open market. No only the Giants, we feel teams like the Broncos would have shown interest as well. |
Sam Shields player page
Cardinals | Money is factor whether two depth CBs return Sat Mar 8, 10:47 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent CBs Javier Arenas and Bryan McCann might return to the team, but they will likely be brought back only on cheap deals. It is believed the team could easily replace them with a deep free agent class.
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Bryan McCann player page
Cardinals | Jerraud Powers could be cut Sat Mar 8, 10:46 PM
The Arizona Cardinals might consider cutting CB Jerraud Powers, who was considered just OK last season. He might be replaced through free agency or from a long-term standpoint via the 2014 NFL Draft. The team might cut Powers, who has two years left on a three-year, $10.5 million deal.
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Lions | Not expected to pursue Alterraun Verner Sat Mar 8, 09:38 PM
Updating a previous report, the Detroit Lions have inquired about free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans), but it is not expected to happen given that their needs at safety are considered much bigger.
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Lions | Interested in Alterraun Verner Sat Mar 8, 08:29 PM
The Detroit Lions have expressed interest in free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans).
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Steelers | Interested in Alterraun Verner Sat Mar 8, 08:27 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have expressed interest in free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans).
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Giants | Interested in Alterraun Verner Sat Mar 8, 08:26 PM
The New York Giants have expressed interest in free-agent CB Alterraun Verner (Titans).
Link to storyAlterraun Verner player page
Packers | Sam Shields re-signed Sat Mar 8, 07:14 PM
The Green Bay Packers have re-signed free-agent CB Sam Shields (Packers) to a four-year, $39 million contract, and the deal includes a signing bonus of $12.5 million, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: A strong move for the Packers here. Shields was going to be one of the best available free agent corners on the market. His price tag will help set the price for other top corners like Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Aqib Talib and Alterraun Verner. |
Sam Shields player page
