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Lions | Chris Houston missing workouts Tue Apr 22, 10:46 PM
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said Tuesday, April 22, that the absence of CB Chris Houston (toe) from minicamp practice was injured related.
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Dolphins | Have hosted several before draft Tue Apr 22, 10:41 PM
The Miami Dolphins have hosted Louisiana State WR Odell Beckham, Clemson WR Martavis Bryant, Marist DE Terence Fede, Arizona LB Marquis Flowers, Rice CB Phillip Gaines, Tennessee OT Ju'Wuan James, Georgia State OT Ulrick John, Southern California WR Marqise Lee, Nebraska OL Spencer Long, Kansas State OT Cornelius Lucas, Mississippi WR Donte Moncrief, Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson, Marshall OT Garrett Scott and Washington TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins.
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Jets | Justin Gilbert visits Tue Apr 22, 12:49 PM
The New York Jets hosted Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert for a visit Tuesday, April 22.
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Seahawks | Talking extension with Richard Sherman Tue Apr 22, 12:39 PM
The Seattle Seahawks have begun contract extension talks with CB Richard Sherman. The talks are going well.
| Footballguys view: Sherman's deal should be the richest for a cornerback in NFL history, and more per season than the 12 million that Darrelle Revis got for this season from the Patriots. |
Richard Sherman player page
Dolphins | Jamar Taylor began offseason workouts with teammates Mon Apr 21, 06:35 PM
Miami Dolphins CB Jamar Taylor (groin) is healthy following hernia surgery and began offseason workouts with his teammates Monday, April 21. Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin said he expects big things from Taylor in 2014.
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Broncos | Justin Gilbert to visit Mon Apr 21, 05:48 PM
Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert said in his Twitter page that he will meet with the Denver Broncos this week.
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NFL | Warrant against Loucheiz Purifoy canceled Mon Apr 21, 05:15 PM
An arrest warrant against Florida CB Loucheiz Purifoy for drug charges has been canceled when his attorney agreed to have Purifoy cooperate as an informant for the Gainesville Alachua County Drug Task Force.
| Footballguys view: While this helps Purifoy from a character concern standpoint, it is still far from ideal. His draft stock has been sliding. |
Lions | Stanley Jean-Baptiste visits Mon Apr 21, 04:53 PM
The Detroit Lions met with Nebraska CB Stanley Jean-Baptiste Monday, April 21.
Link to story Lions | Two signed Mon Apr 21, 04:48 PM
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent CBs Aaron Hester (Broncos) and Nate Ness (Panthers) to undisclosed deals Monday, April 21.
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Colts | Josh Gordy re-signs Mon Apr 21, 04:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts restricted free-agent CB Josh Gordy has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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NFL | Kyle Fuller receiving interest Mon Apr 21, 04:45 PM
Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller is scheduled to visit or work out for the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Rams this week.
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Bills | Kyle Fuller visiting Mon Apr 21, 03:17 PM
The Buffalo Bills are meeting with Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller Monday, April 21.
| Footballguys view: Fuller is an impressive, aggressive corner prospect, who can also play some hybrid safety-linebacker role when asked. #9 might seem on the high end of his draft range, but he is likely one of the top 2 or 3 corners on many team's boards. |
Cardinals | Pick up Patrick Peterson's option Mon Apr 21, 03:09 PM
The Arizona Cardinals have exercised the fifth-year option in CB Patrick Peterson's contract.
| Footballguys view: A no brainer decision, Peterson is developing into one of the premier corners in the NFL, and he'll be a bargain compared to what he would get on the open market. |
Patrick Peterson player page
Broncos | Contract updates for three ERFAs Mon Apr 21, 02:29 PM
Updating a previous report, Denver Broncos CB Tony Carter will make $730,000 after signing his exclusive rights tender offer. SS Duke Ihenacho will make $570,000 while LB Brandon M. Marshall will make $495,000.
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Lions | Will meet with Justin Gilbert Mon Apr 21, 02:15 PM
The Detroit Lions are scheduled to meet with Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert later this week.
| Footballguys view: Some mocks put Gilbert in that #10 spot, but TE Eric Ebron is being mentioned more as a possibility every day, and the Lions still like 2013 second-round pick Dwayne Slay. Gilbert has the best tools in the cornerback class, but he isn't always the most aggressive playing the receiver or the ball in the air. |
Broncos | Four sign tender offers Mon Apr 21, 01:12 PM
The Denver Broncos signed DT Mitch Unrein to his restricted free-agent tender Monday, April 21. CB Tony Carter, SS Duke Ihenacho and LB Brandon M. Marshall all signed their exclusive rights tenders.
Link to storyTony Carter player page
Mitch Unrein player page
Brandon Marshall player page
Jets | Will meet with Darqueze Dennard Sun Apr 20, 08:15 PM
The New York Jets are scheduled to meet with Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard Friday, April 25.
Link to story Jets | Jason Verrett to visit Sun Apr 20, 08:14 PM
The New York Jets are scheduled to meet with Texas Christian CB Jason Verrett Monday, April 21.
| Footballguys view: Verrett is a small but feisty corner with the speed to play on the outside at corner. He's also got the ability to play inside against slot receivers. Verrett has drawn comparisons to Alterraun Verner (Buccaneers). |
Cardinals | Patrick Peterson's option will be picked up Sun Apr 20, 02:25 AM
Updating a previous item, the Arizona Cardinals plan to exercise the option on CB Patrick Peterson no later than Monday, April 21.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Peterson is one of the best young cornerbacks in the game today. The Cardinals should work diligently to wrap him up with a long-term deal in the near future. |
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Giants | No decision on Prince Amukamara option Sun Apr 20, 02:12 AM
The New York Giants have not made a decision on CB Prince Amukamara and whether they will pick up his fifth-year option.
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Ravens | Two expected to compete for No. 3 CB job Sat Apr 19, 12:05 PM
Baltimore Ravens CBs Chykie Brown and Asa Jackson are expected to compete for the No. 3 cornerback job during training camp. If the team takes a cornerback in one of the first four rounds of the 2014 NFL Draft, the prospect probably would be the leading candidate for the job.
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Raiders | Keith Lewis visited Fri Apr 18, 06:07 PM
The Oakland Raiders hosted Virginia University of Lynchburg CB Keith Lewis for a visit last week.
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Chiefs | Keith Lewis works out Fri Apr 18, 06:05 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs conducted a private workout with Virginia University of Lynchburg CB Keith Lewis Monday, April 14. Lewis is listed at 5-foot-11, 194 pounds. He ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, benched 225 pounds 14 times and had a vertical jump of 31 inches at his pro day last month.
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Falcons | Nevin Lawson visited Fri Apr 18, 05:48 PM
The Atlanta Falcons visited with Utah State CB Nevin Lawson.
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Browns | Nevin Lawson to visit Fri Apr 18, 02:41 PM
The Cleveland Browns will visit with Utah St. CB Nevin Lawson next Wednesday, April 23.
Link to story Ravens | Interested in Terrance Mitchell Fri Apr 18, 02:09 PM
The Baltimore Ravens are interested in Oregon CB Terrance Mitchell.
Link to story Raiders | Worked out Terrance Mitchell Fri Apr 18, 02:07 PM
The Oakland Raiders worked out Oregon CB Terrance Mitchell.
Link to story Colts | Worked out Terrance Mitchell Fri Apr 18, 02:07 PM
The Indianapolis Colts worked out Oregon CB Terrance Mitchell.
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Rams | Kyle Fuller coming in Fri Apr 18, 03:38 AM
Virginia Tech CB Kyle Fuller is coming to the St. Louis Rams for a visit sometime during the week of April 21.
| Footballguys view: Fuller is a big cornerback who can re-route receivers at the line of scrimmage. He's a sound tackler who can cover downfield. Fuller is seen as a late first-round pick. |
Ravens | Jimmy Smith contract update Thu Apr 17, 08:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Baltimore Ravens CB Jimmy Smith is scheduled to make $6.898 million in 2015 as part of the fifth-year option that was picked up in his contract.
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Ravens | Exercise Jimmy Smith's option Thu Apr 17, 08:21 PM
The Baltimore Ravens have officially exercised the fifth-year option in CB Jimmy Smith's contract.
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Steelers | Meet with two prospects Thu Apr 17, 07:18 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers met with Rice CB Phillip Gaines and Massachusetts TE Rob Blanchflower Thursday, April 17.
Link to story Jets | Three to visit Thu Apr 17, 09:33 AM
Louisiana State WR Odell Beckham, Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks and Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard will visit the New York Jets next week.
| Footballguys view: The Jets left free agency without a second big receiver, a replacement for Antonio Cromartie or an upgrade at safety, so wide receiver and secondary make a ton of sense. |
Falcons | Two waived Tue Apr 15, 11:50 PM
The Atlanta Falcons waived CB Saeed Lee and TE Adam Nissley Tuesday, April 15.
Link to story Bills | Interested in Keon Lyn Tue Apr 15, 08:07 PM
The Buffalo Bills have shown interest in Syracuse CB Keon Lyn.
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Bengals | Darqueze Dennard visits Tue Apr 15, 01:54 PM
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard visited with the Cincinnati Bengals Monday, April 14, and Tuesday, April 15, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: The Bengals are looking for a young corner to groom as an eventual starter. Dennard can consistently re-route wide receivers when playing press. He's a physical player who will fight for contested passes. Dennard should be a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft. |
Broncos | Kayvon Webster moving up depth chart Mon Apr 14, 11:44 PM
Denver Broncos CB Kayvon Webster is currently slotted as the team's third cornerback, and he could even see a bigger role if CB Chris X. Harris (knee) isn't quite ready.
| Footballguys view: Webster is not ready for that larger role. When forced into more playing time last year he struggled late in the season as a rookie. The Broncos top pick in the draft should be a cornerback. |
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Broncos | Chris Harris entering contract year Mon Apr 14, 11:44 PM
With Denver Broncos CB Chris X. Harris (knee) making his way back from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in January, and the fact he is eligible for unrestricted free agency after this season, the team is likely to select a cornerback in the first three rounds of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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Steelers | Two defensive prospects visit Mon Apr 14, 05:35 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers met with Oregon State DE Scott Crichton and Arizona CB Shaquille Richardson Monday, April 14.
Link to story Bengals | Jason Verrett to visit Mon Apr 14, 04:16 PM
The Cincinnati Bengals are scheduled to meet with Texas Christian CB Jason Verrett.
| Footballguys view: Verrett is a smaller corner, measuring in around 5'10" 185 pounds. He makes up for his lack of size with a feisty attitude and ability to fight for contested passes. Verrett has the speed to fit in the back pocket of receivers as they move downfield. He's an option for the Bengals in the first round. The Bengals need a young corner to develop, and Verrett has starter's upside. |
Steelers | Jason Verrett visiting Mon Apr 14, 04:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are meeting with Texas Christian CB Jason Verrett Monday, April 14.
| Footballguys view: Verrett is a smaller corner, measuring in around 5'10" 185 pounds. He makes up for his lack of size with a feisty attitude and ability to fight for contested passes. Verrett has the speed to fit in the back pocket of receivers as they move downfield. |
Bengals | Leon Hall cleared for drills Mon Apr 14, 04:09 PM
Cincinnati Bengals CB Leon Hall (Achilles') has been cleared for all football drills as part of his rehab.
| Footballguys view: Great news for the Bengals here. Hall is a talented player when healthy. The team will be cautious with him as he comes back from this injury. |
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Saints | Will meet with Aaron Colvin Mon Apr 14, 02:26 PM
The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to meet with Oklahoma CB Aaron Colvin (knee) before the 2014 NFL Draft. Colvin suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during Senior Bowl practices.
Link to story NFL | Dexter McDougle receiving interest Mon Apr 14, 02:23 PM
Maryland CB Dexter McDougle worked out during the Baltimore Ravens' local prospects day Monday, April 14. McDougle is also scheduled to meet with the Oakland Raiders, New York Jets, New York Giants and Detroit Lions.
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49ers | Chris Culliver pleads not guilty Mon Apr 14, 02:13 PM
San Francisco 49ers CB Chris Culliver has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor hit-and-run charges and felony possession of brass knuckles. Culliver was arrested March 28 for allegedly hitting a bicyclist and then hitting a vehicle that was blocking his path to leave the scene.
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Lions | Rashean Mathis to re-signs Mon Apr 14, 12:44 PM
The Detroit Lions will re-sign CB Rashean Mathis to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to a league source. Mathis started 13 games last year and recorded 47 tackles.
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Patriots | Duron Harmon favored at strong safety Mon Apr 14, 01:55 AM
New England Patriots SS Duron Harmon is the leading candidate to take over as the Patriots' top strong safety now that Steve Gregory has been released.
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Dolphins | Phillip Gaines to visit Sun Apr 13, 11:57 PM
Rice CB Phillip Gaines is booked to visit the facilities this week to meet with team officials, according to a source. The team also visited with Gaines this past week.
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Packers | Micah Hyde willing to play safety Sat Apr 12, 10:58 PM
Green Bay Packers CB Micah Hyde said he has not been told what his role will be in the defense this upcoming season but will be willing to play safety if asked.
Link to story NFL | Darqueze Dennard will not attend draft Sat Apr 12, 10:47 PM
Michigan State CB Darqueze Dennard said he has declined an invitation to attend the 2014 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Dennard's draft stock has fallen a bit, but he could still be a late first-round pick. Other cornerbacks like Bradley Roby (Ohio State) are possibly jumping ahead of Dennard in the draft because they are faster. He can effectively re-route receivers at the line of scrimmage, and Dennard is an instinctive player who is always around the ball. |
