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Cardinals | AZ's Jordan Hicks to seek trade Wed May 12, 11:41 AM
Arizona Cardinals LB Jordan Hicks has received permission to seek a trade after the team selected LB Zaven Collins at No. 16 overall in the NFL draft.
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Chiefs | Tamba Hali retires as member of team Mon May 10, 01:02 PM
Free-agent LB Tamba Hali (Chiefs) signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs Monday, May 10, so he can retire as a member of the organization.
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NFL | Teams in on Shaquem Griffin Mon May 10, 08:58 AM
Free-agent LB Shaquem Griffin (Seahawks) has several teams interested in him as a full-time pass rusher.
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Panthers | Dan Morgan hired as assistant GM Sat May 8, 12:46 PM
Buffalo Bills team executive Dan Morgan on Saturday, May 8, was hired as the Carolina Panthers' assistant general manager.
| Footballguys view: Morgan is back with the Panthers, this time in the front office. A first-round pick in the 2001 NFL draft, Morgan played with the Panthers through the 2007 season. After retiring, Morgan spent almost seven years as the Director of Pro Personnel for the Seahawks. In Seattle, he worked with new Panthers GM Scott Fitterer. Morgan has spent the last three years with the Buffalo Bills. |
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Texans | Neville Hewitt agrees to terms Fri May 7, 03:53 PM
Free-agent LB Neville Hewitt (Jets) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Houston Texans Friday, May 7. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Texans | Neville Hewitt visiting Houston Thu May 6, 06:34 PM
Free-agent LB Neville Hewitt (Jets) is meeting with the Houston Texans Thursday, May 6, according to a source.
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Chiefs | Kamalei Correa signs with KC Wed May 5, 07:45 PM
Free-agent LB Kamalei Correa (Jaguars) signed an undisclosed contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to a source Wednesday, May 5.
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Bills | Tremaine Edmunds' option picked up Mon May 3, 11:33 AM
Buffalo Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds' fifth-year option was exercised Monday, May 3.
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Titans | Rashaan Evans' option a no-go Mon May 3, 08:42 AM
Tennessee Titans LB Rashaan Evans did not have his fifth-year option exercised. He'll be a free agent after the 2021 season.
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Cowboys | Leighton Vander Esch entering walk year? Sun May 2, 11:48 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch is not expected to have his fifth-year team option exercised, according to The Dallas Morning News' Michael Gehlken.
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Broncos | Bradley Chubb's option picked up Fri Apr 30, 05:14 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb had his fifth-year option exercised Friday, April 30.
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Seahawks | K.J. Wright, Seattle open to reunion Wed Apr 28, 04:25 PM
Free-agent LB K.J. Wright (Seahawks) recently met with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, and it appears the team interested in bringing him back.
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Bears | Roquan Smith's option picked up Tue Apr 27, 02:09 PM
Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith had his fifth-year team option exercised Tuesday, April 27.
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NFL | Sean Lee announces retirement Mon Apr 26, 03:05 PM
Free-agent LB Sean Lee (Cowboys) announced his retirement from professional football Monday, April 26.
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Jets | C.J. Mosley suited for 4-3 defense Sun Apr 25, 10:09 PM
New York Jets LB C.J. Mosley will have a role in the team's new 4-3 defense, according to head coach Robert Saleh.'C.J. is one of those players where it doesn't really matter what the scheme is, he's going to fit,' Saleh said.
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Broncos | Bradley Chubb contract decision coming soon Sun Apr 25, 11:00 AM
The Denver Broncos will decide after the NFL Draft if they will pick up the fifth-year option on LB Bradley Chubb's rookie contract for the 2022 season, according to general manager George Paton, who had previously expressed interest in keeping him with the organization for 'a long time.' A final decision needs to be made by May 3, and if the option is declined, Chubb will become a free agent after the 2021 season.
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Saints | Demario Davis rents space in quarterbacks' minds Tue Apr 20, 09:05 PM
New Orleans Saints LB Demario Davis has accumulated 73 quarterback pressures since the start of the 2018 season - the most by any linebacker over that stretch - according to Pro Football Focus.
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Jets | C.J. Mosley could still be moved Sun Apr 18, 12:13 PM
New York Jets LB C.J. Mosley is not a trade target for teams at this point, but the Jets may look to move him during the 2021 NFL Draft, in the opinion of ESPN.com's Rich Cimini.
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Cardinals | Dennis Gardeck, Kyle Fitts sign tenders Thu Apr 15, 02:14 PM
Restricted free agent LBs Dennis Gardeck and Kylie Fitts on Thursday, April 15, signed their one-year tenders with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Browns | More on Jadeveon Clowney terms Thu Apr 15, 09:39 AM
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Browns LB Jadeveon Clowney's deal is a five-year deal that voids to one for salary cap purposes. The one-year portion has an $8 million base salary and can be worth $10 million with $1 million in playing time incentives and $1 million in sacks incentives. He received a $4.5 million signing bonus with $2.5 million of his base salary guaranteed. He'll earn $1 million in 46-man roster bonuses as well.
Link to storyJadeveon Clowney player page
Steelers | Vince Williams gets one-year deal Wed Apr 14, 07:27 PM
Updating a previous story, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Vince Williams signed a one-year deal Wednesday, April 14, according to sources. Williams also said he will think about retirement following the 2021 season and will consider transitioning into coaching.
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Dolphins | Two sign tenders with Miami Wed Apr 14, 05:13 PM
Miami Dolphins LB Calvin Munson and DB Jamal Perry signed their exclusive rights free-agent tenders Wednesday, April 14.
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Steelers | Vince Williams staying put Wed Apr 14, 03:00 PM
Free-agent LB Vince Williams signed an undisclosed contract to remain with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wednesday, April 14.
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Browns | Jadeveon Clowney agrees with Browns Wed Apr 14, 12:38 PM
Free-agent LB Jadeveon Clowney (Titans) agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, April 14, that could be worth around $10 million after incentives.
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Browns | Jadeveon Clowney to visit Wednesday Mon Apr 12, 01:01 PM
Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Titans) is scheduled to meet with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, April 14, according to a source.
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Browns | Jadeveon Clowney meeting again with Cleveland? Sun Apr 11, 10:04 PM
Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Titans) may be on the verge of visiting with the Cleveland Browns for a second time, according to Josina Anderson.
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Titans | Tennessee meets with B.J. Goodson Thu Apr 8, 04:30 PM
Free-agent LB B.J. Goodson (Browns) recently met with the Tennessee Titans.
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Texans | No timetable for Jordan Jenkins Thu Apr 8, 04:23 PM
Houston Texans LB Jordan Jenkins (shoulder) said there is no timetable for his return from a torn labrum.
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Eagles | Eric Wilson lands in Philly Wed Apr 7, 05:13 PM
Free-agent LB Eric Wilson (Vikings) is signing a one-year deal worth up to $3.25 million with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to sources Wednesday, April 7.
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Vikings | Nick Vigil deal officially done Tue Apr 6, 06:04 PM
Free-agent LB Nick Vigil (Chargers) officially signed with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday, April 6. Terms of the contract weren't disclosed.
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Jaguars | Jacksonville adds Damien Wilson Fri Apr 2, 03:37 PM
Free-agent LB Damien Wilson (Chiefs) signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars Friday, April 2. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Ravens | L.J. Fort returns to BAL Thu Apr 1, 04:45 PM
Free-agent LB L.J. Fort (Ravens) agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens Thursday, April 1. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Jaguars | Damien Wilson visiting Jacksonville Wed Mar 31, 04:44 PM
Free-agent LB Damien Wilson (Chiefs) is meeting with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Wednesday, March 31.
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Giants | Dylan Cole meeting with NY Giants Wed Mar 31, 04:44 PM
Free-agent LB Dylan Cole (Texans) is visiting with the New York Giants on Wednesday, March 31.
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Bills | Marquel Lee headed to Buffalo Wed Mar 31, 04:15 PM
Free-agent LB Marquel Lee (Raiders) signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, March 31. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Texans | Zach Cunningham restructures Tue Mar 30, 09:21 AM
Houston Texans LB Zach Cunningham restructured his contract Tuesday, March 30, to create $5.6325 million in salary cap space.
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Dolphins | More on Elandon Roberts' deal Sun Mar 28, 05:52 PM
Updating a previous report, Miami Dolphins LB Elandon Roberts signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins worth $1.345 million. The deal includes a $650,000 signing bonus, and Roberts can make an additional $750,000 in incentives.
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Bengals | Jordan Evans returns to Bengals Sun Mar 28, 02:47 PM
Free-agent LB Jordan Evans (Bengals) re-signed with the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, March 28. Evans receives a one-year contract, but financial terms were not disclosed.
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Cowboys | Dallas interested in bringing back Sean Lee Sun Mar 28, 11:21 AM
The Dallas Cowboys continue to be engaged in discussions with free-agent LB Sean Lee, who had been considering retirement this offseason, according to head coach Mike McCarthy.
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49ers | Nate Gerry to Niners Sat Mar 27, 11:53 AM
Free-agent LB Nate Gerry (Eagles) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers Saturday, March 27.
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Broncos | Bradley Chubb ready to roll Fri Mar 26, 09:57 PM
Denver Broncos LB Bradley Chubb (ankle) is expected to be ready for the start of the 2021 season.
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Cowboys | Leighton Vander Esch up to speed Fri Mar 26, 09:54 PM
Dallas Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (ankle) has fully recovered from the ankle injury that sidelined him at the end of last season.
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Cardinals | Chandler Jones on the mend Fri Mar 26, 09:20 PM
Arizona Cardinals LB Chandler Jones (biceps) indicated on social media that he is on track with his recovery from his biceps injury.
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Cowboys | K.J. Wright open to joining Dallas Fri Mar 26, 06:23 PM
Free-agent LB K.J. Wright (Seahawks) said he believes he fits the Dallas Cowboys system and indicated that the Cowboys are a team he has wanted to play for during his career.
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Vikings | Nick Vigil addition not official yet Fri Mar 26, 05:55 PM
Free-agent LB Nick Vigil (Chargers) has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings but it may not be made official for a few more weeks because of team business, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Vigil was a contributor for the Chargers last year and once started for the Bengals. His defensive coordinator in Cincinnati, Paul Guenther, is now with the Vikings as a senior defensive assistant coach. |
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Texans | Whitney Mercilus restructures deal Wed Mar 24, 10:47 PM
Houston Texans LB Whitney Mercilus restructured his contract Wednesday, March 24, converting 2022 and 2023 to voidable years.
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Chargers | Bolts land Kyler Fackrell Wed Mar 24, 06:52 PM
Free-agent LB Kyler Fackrell (Giants) agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Chargers Wednesday, March 24.
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Browns | Jadeveon Clowney leaves without deal Wed Mar 24, 06:23 PM
Updating a previous story, free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Titans) finished his visit with the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 24, and returned home, according to a source.
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Browns | Jadeveon Clowney visiting Cleveland Wed Mar 24, 05:00 PM
Free-agent DE Jadeveon Clowney (Titans) is visiting the Cleveland Browns Wednesday, March 24.
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Patriots | New England inking LaRoy Reynolds Wed Mar 24, 03:41 PM
Free-agent LB LaRoy Reynolds (Falcons) reportedly agreed to terms on an undisclosed contract with the New England Patriots on Wednesday, March 24.
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