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Texans | Owen Daniels hopes to stay with team Mon Mar 10, 06:31 PM
Houston Texans TE Owen Daniels said he hopes to stay with the team and is willing to restructure his contract in order to return next season. Daniels is scheduled to make $6 million in 2014.
| Footballguys view: We're likely to see the team approach Daniels in the near future. His $6 million cap number only includes $1.75 in dead money. Daniels said he has fully recovered from the fractured fibula he suffered during the season. |
Owen Daniels player page
Bears | Dante Rosario cut Mon Mar 10, 05:15 PM
The Chicago Bears have released TE Dante Rosario.
| Footballguys view: A weird move for the Bears considering they just signed Rosario to a one-year contract in late February. He could catch on with some team as a third tight end and camp body at the very least. |
Dante Rosario player page
Rams | Mike McNeill will not receive offer Mon Mar 10, 04:59 PM
The St. Louis Rams will not tender an offer to restricted free-agent TE Mike McNeill, which will make him an unrestricted free-agent.
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NFL | Jermichael Finley expected to make visits Mon Mar 10, 04:27 PM
Free-agent TE Jermichael Finley (Packers) is expected to visit teams this week even though he has not received medical clearance to play yet.
| Footballguys view: Finley's neck injury could prevent the market from going crazy for his services. Any team interested in him could look to sign him to a one-year "prove it" deal. |
Jermichael Finley player page
Panthers | Update on two contracts Mon Mar 10, 02:45 PM
Updating previous reports, the Carolina Panthers have re-signed OT Garry Williams to a one-year contract, and FB Richie Brockel to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyRichie Brockel player page
Giants | Check in with Ed Dickson Mon Mar 10, 02:20 PM
The New York Giants have contacted free-agent TE Ed Dickson (Ravens) to express their interest in him.
| Footballguys view: The Giants sorely missed Martellus Bennett in 2013. They need to find a tight end who can become a security-blanket for Eli Manning. Dickson is a talented player, but he has yet to fully play up to his potential as a pro. |
Ed Dickson player page
Giants | Brandon Pettigrew on radar Mon Mar 10, 01:49 PM
The New York Giants have some interest in impending free agent TE Brandon Pettigrew (Lions).
| Footballguys view: The Giants are going to be in the market for any tight end available on the open market. They seriously need an upgrade at the position. |
Brandon Pettigrew player page
Panthers | Re-sign Richie Brockel Mon Mar 10, 01:19 PM
The Carolina Panthers re-signed FB Richie Brockel March 10. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed.
Link to storyRichie Brockel player page
Patriots | Michael Hoomanawanui update Mon Mar 10, 11:21 AM
Updating an earlier report, the New England Patriots re-signed TE Michael Hoomanawanui to a two-year deal.
| Footballguys view: "Uh-Oh" gives them a decent blocker, but we're not expecting him to be much of a fantasy factor in 2014. |
Michael Hoomanawanui player page
Patriots | Michael Hoomanawanui to re-sign Mon Mar 10, 11:11 AM
The New England Patriots will re-sign free-agent TE Michael Hoomanawanui.
Link to storyMichael Hoomanawanui player page
Giants | Contact Andrew Quarless Sun Mar 9, 11:42 PM
The New York Giants have expressed interest in free-agent TE Andrew Quarless (Packers). The Giants are one of seven teams that have contacted Quarless this weekend.
| Footballguys view: The Giants need to find an answer at the tight end position. They were hurting last year after losing Martellus Bennett to the Bears. Quarless is athletic, but has yet to play up to his potential as a pro. New offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo worked with Quarless during their time together in Green Bay. |
Andrew Quarless player page
Cardinals | Like Jake Ballard Sat Mar 8, 10:43 PM
The Arizona Cardinals liked what they saw in limited duty last season from restricted free agent TE Jake Ballard, and he might have a chance to return. They can match any offer to Ballard during the offseason.
Link to storyJake Ballard player page
Cardinals | Two TEs not expected back Sat Mar 8, 10:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free agent TEs Jeff King and Kory Sperry are not expected to be brought back.
| Footballguys view: King could end up reunited with John Fox if the Broncos decide to move on from Joel Dreessen or Jacob Tamme. The two worked together during their time in Carolina. |
Jeff King player page
Kory Sperry player page
Cardinals | Jim Dray might have chance to return Sat Mar 8, 10:43 PM
Arizona Cardinals impending free agent TE Jim Dray seems to fit head coach Bruce Arians' desire for better blocking tight ends, and he will likely be given a chance to return.
Link to storyJim Dray player page
Bills | Could target Garrett Graham Sat Mar 8, 09:55 PM
The Buffalo Bills face the possibility of losing impending free-agent TE Scott Chandler. The team could pursue free-agent TE Garrett Graham (Texans) as a replacement if Chandler is not brought back.
Link to storyScott Chandler player page
Garrett Graham player page
Jets | Jeff Cumberland contract update Sat Mar 8, 01:12 PM
Updating a previous report, the New York Jets re-signed TE Jeff Cumberland to a three-year deal worth $3.7 million. The deal also includes $1 million in guaranteed money.
Link to storyJeff Cumberland player page
Lions | Four ERFAs receive offers Sat Mar 8, 11:36 AM
The Detroit Lions have tendered offers to exclusive rights free-agent WR Jeremy Ross, WR Kris Durham, TE Matt Veldman and LB Julian Stanford. Durham will make $645,000 next season, Ross and Stanford will make $570,000, and Veldman will make $420,000.
Link to storyJeremy Ross player page
Kris Durham player page
Ravens | Dennis Pitta close to full strength Sat Mar 8, 10:36 AM
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta said he is close to getting back to full strength after a hip injury in 2013. Pitta will be able to participate in the team's full offseason program that starts next month. "The big thing for me right now is just continue to strengthen my hip and my leg and all that," Pitta said. "Typically, you don't regain that four months after surgery, and so that's something that I continue to work on, and I've been training and trying to get that to 100 percent, which I'm close."
Link to storyDennis Pitta player page
Jets | High on Zach Sudfeld Fri Mar 7, 09:08 PM
The New York Jets brain trust is high on TE Zach Sudfeld's potential and hope he will be able to continue his development next season.
| Footballguys view: Sudfeld was a deep sleeper in fantasy circles last year, but he failed to make an impact with the Patriots and was released. The Jets picked him up, and we didn't see much from him there either. He's a smooth athlete with great size (6'7") and good hands. We'll see if Sudfeld can keep developing his raw skill set moving forward. |
Jets | Could show interest in three TEs Fri Mar 7, 09:05 PM
The New York Jets have had internal discussions about the possibility of pursuing Baltimore Ravens impending free-agent TE Ed Dickson, Detroit Lions impending free-agent TE Brandon Pettigrew and Buffalo Bills impending free-agent TE Scott Chandler this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Jets just singed Jeff Cumberland to a new deal, but they're not done yet. Expect them to add a free agent tight end if the price is right. |
Scott Chandler player page
Brandon Pettigrew player page
Ed Dickson player page
Packers | Jermichael Finley could get clearance soon Fri Mar 7, 08:50 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent TE Jermichael Finley's (neck) neurosurgeon will examine his scans Saturday, March 8, to determine if Finley should be given full medical clearance.
| Footballguys view: We'll have to see what kind of market Finley gets when free agency opens on March 11th. If healthy, Finley can be a quality move tight end for any team that signs him. |
Jermichael Finley player page
Seahawks | Anthony McCoy expected back Fri Mar 7, 08:43 PM
The Seattle Seahawks are expected to re-sign impending free-agent TE Anthony McCoy this offseason.
| Footballguys view: McCoy is a blocking tight end and that's about it. His size makes him a decent red-zone target, but we're not expecting him to be much of a fantasy factor. |
Anthony McCoy player page
Jets | Jeff Cumberland agrees to terms Fri Mar 7, 08:16 PM
The New York Jets have agreed to terms with TE Jeff Cumberland on a new three-year contract, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Cumberland will get a shot to be the team's lead tight end in 2014. We'll see if the Jets actively go after an free agent tight end like Brandon Pettigrew or Ed Dickson. |
Jeff Cumberland player page
Dolphins | Dustin Keller will be ready to play in 2014 Fri Mar 7, 08:00 PM
Eugene Parker, agent for Miami Dolphins impending free-agent TE Dustin Keller (knee), said Keller will be able to play next season after sitting out the entire 2013 season because of a serious knee injury. Parker said the Dolphins have not given any indication on if they are interested in re-signing Keller.
| Footballguys view: Keller has never quite played up to his potential as a pro. We were excited to see him get a fresh start in Miami last year, but things fell apart when he suffered that knee injury. If healthy, there should be a team willing to give him a shot on a "prove it" deal. |
Dustin Keller player page
Cardinals | John Carlson signs Fri Mar 7, 04:41 PM
The Arizona Cardinals signed free-agent TE John Carlson (Vikings) to an undisclosed two-year deal Friday, March 7.
| Footballguys view: Carlson will make $4.65 million as part of his two-year deal, according to a source. We'll see how the Cardinals move forward using both Rob Housler and Carlson. The Bruce Arians system isn't that TE heavy, and Carlson should make little fantasy impact in 2014. |
John Carlson player page
Jets | In negotiations with Jeff Cumberland Fri Mar 7, 01:16 PM
The New York Jets are in 'serious negotiations' to re-sign TE Jeff Cumberland, but it's unknown if the deal will happen before the start of the new league year.
Link to storyJeff Cumberland player page
Colts | Patrick McAfee financials Fri Mar 7, 01:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts P Patrick McAfee reportedly will make $14.5 million as part of his five-year deal, with $5 million in guarantees, per a source who has seen the contract.
Link to storyBrandon Pettigrew player page
Colts | Patrick McAfee re-signs Fri Mar 7, 09:48 AM
The Indianapolis Colts re-signed P Patrick McAfee to a five-year deal.
Link to storyBrandon Pettigrew player page
Jaguars | Clay Harbor contract update Thu Mar 6, 11:56 PM
Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed TE Clay Harbor to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyClay Harbor player page
Packers | Have been talking with Andrew Quarless Thu Mar 6, 11:27 PM
The Green Bay Packers have been in regular contact with the agent for impending free-agent TE Andrew Quarless, but it is not known how serious the talks have been.
Link to storyAndrew Quarless player page
NFL | Aaron Hernandez to be charged for fight Thu Mar 6, 08:17 PM
Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said his office has filed a complaint to charge free-agent TE Aaron Hernandez (Patriots) with assault and battery for his involvement in a jail altercation in February. Hodgson said the other inmate involved in the altercation will not be charged with a crime.
Link to storyAaron Hernandez player page
Packers | John Carlson an option Thu Mar 6, 07:03 PM
The Green Bay Packers have expressed interest in impending free-agent TE John Carlson (Vikings).
| Footballguys view: The Packers will have a much different looking tight end position in 2014. They could lose free agents Jermichael Finley and Andrew Quarless this offseason. |
John Carlson player page
Jets | Interested in John Carlson Thu Mar 6, 07:02 PM
The New York Jets have shown interest in impending free-agent TE John Carlson (Vikings).
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Chiefs | Two released Thu Mar 6, 06:05 PM
The Kansas City Chiefs released LB Robert James and TE Dominique Jones Thursday, March 6.
Link to storyRobert James player page
Cardinals | Meet with John Carlson Thu Mar 6, 01:53 PM
The Arizona Cardinals met with free agent TE John Carlson (Vikings) Thursday, March 6.
| Footballguys view: Carlson had already got his ridiculous contract - hopefully he saved his money because that won't happen again. The Cardinals could use a pass catcher, an at this point, Carlson could come cheaply. |
John Carlson player page
Jaguars | Re-sign Clay Harbor Thu Mar 6, 01:20 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed TE Clay Harbor Thursday, March 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Harbor had some moments last season but overall struggled just like everyone else did. He has some upside but until we have a quarterback, it will be limited. |
Clay Harbor player page
Vikings | John Carlson released Wed Mar 5, 02:53 PM
The Minnesota Vikings officially released TE John Carlson Wednesday, March 5.
| Footballguys view: Carlson was set to have a $5 million cap number this year. By releasing him, the Vikings free up $2 million. |
John Carlson player page
Giants | May pursue Garrett Graham Wed Mar 5, 01:59 PM
The New York Giants could show interest in Houston Texans impending free-agent TE Garrett Graham if he becomes available in free agency.
| Footballguys view: The loss of Martellus Bennett (Bears) was felt in 2013. The Giants need to find a security blanket tight end for QB Eli Manning. |
Garrett Graham player page
Giants | Andrew Quarless expected to be option Wed Mar 5, 01:49 PM
The New York Giants are expected to show interest in Green Bay Packers impending free-agent TE Andrew Quarless once free agency begins.
| Footballguys view: Quarless is big and athletic, but he's never quite played up to his potential. Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo coached Quarless when he was with the Packers. |
Andrew Quarless player page
Dolphins | Two RFAs do not receive offers Wed Mar 5, 01:26 PM
The Miami Dolphins have not tendered offers to restricted free-agent OT Will Yeatman and CB R.J. Stanford, which makes them unrestricted free agents.
Link to storyR.J. Stanford player page
Will Yeatman player page
Steelers | Heath Miller receives extension Wed Mar 5, 12:28 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed TE Heath Miller to a two-year contract extension.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers needed to do this (and many other moves). Miller is scheduled to make a base salary of $1.02 million in 2014, and $4 million in 2015 and 2016. His 2014 salary cap figure has gone from $9.5 million to $6.1 million. |
Heath Miller player page
Steelers | Working on extension with Heath Miller Wed Mar 5, 12:26 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers are working on a contract extension with TE Heath Miller that could keep him with the team until his retirement.
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Vikings | Will release John Carlson Tue Mar 4, 04:21 PM
The Minnesota Vikings will release TE John Carlson Tuesday, March 4.
| Footballguys view: The Carlson signing never made sense for the Vikings. He got over 10 million dollars guaranteed, despite Kyle Rudolph being on the roster and Carlson coming off injury. |
John Carlson player page
Redskins | Three cut Tue Mar 4, 04:13 PM
The Washington Redskins released TE Richard Quinn and RBs Jawan Jamison and Davin Meggett Tuesday, March 4.
| Footballguys view: Jamison showed up out of shape last year, and he was only valuable as a good fit for the Shanahan running game. |
Richard Quinn player page
Jawan Jamison player page
Ravens | More on Denis Pitta contract details Tue Mar 4, 03:08 PM
Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta's contract included an $11 million signing bonus and has a 2014 cap figure of $3.2 million.
Link to storyDennis Pitta player page
Texans | Working to sign Garrett Graham Tue Mar 4, 09:38 AM
The Houston Texans are working to sign impending free-agent TE Garrett Graham before he hits the open market.
| Footballguys view: Owen Daniels is not long for fantasy relevance, although the departure of Gary Kubiak could result in a much less tight end-friendly system, so it might not be a good idea to chase Graham in dynasty leagues if he re-signs. |
Garrett Graham player page
Packers | Like Garrett Graham Tue Mar 4, 09:37 AM
The Green Bay Packers have been fans of free-agent TE Garrett Graham (Texans) since he came out of college. He fits their scheme well.
| Footballguys view: Graham was not very impressive when he got on the field for the Texans last year, and 2013 sixth-round pick Ryan Griffin might be better anyway. Ultra-athletic basketball convert Brandon Bostick is the only TE on the Packers roster with any experience right now, and he could still beat out Graham if Graham is signed by the Packers. |
Garrett Graham player page
Saints | Jimmy Graham not expected to report Mon Mar 3, 11:46 PM
New Orleans Saints TE Jimmy Graham is not expected to report to the team until his contract situation is resolved.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Graham wants a new long-term deal, and with the franchise tag the Saints will have until mid-July to get him one. We'll also see if an independent arbitrator steps in to resolve which franchise tag (TE or WR) Graham gets. |
Jimmy Graham player page
Saints | Jimmy Graham receives TE tag Mon Mar 3, 05:12 PM
New Orleans Saints franchise free-agent TE Jimmy Graham was officially tagged as a tight end.
| Footballguys view: The collective bargaining agreements states that a player should be tagged at the position he played a majority of snaps at the previous year. Graham played 67 percent of his snaps at wide receiver in 2013. We should see the two sides battle over the WR/TE designation. The difference is about $6 million on the one-year franchise tender. |
Jimmy Graham player page
Steelers | Heath Miller restructures deal Mon Mar 3, 02:10 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have restructured TE Heath Miller's contract in order to create some salary cap space. He was scheduled to count $9.5 million against the salary cap before the restructuring.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers are trying to clear up some cap space. Before this transaction, the Steelers were about $6 million over the projected cap of $133 million. |
Heath Miller player page
