Semi-Official jumping the gun FA signings thread - and First Day of Free Agency cuts as a bonus!

[woodbuck27]

Falcons agreed to terms with RB Steven Jackson, formerly of the Rams. per rotoworld

Holy Cow:

Falcons agreed to terms with RB Steven Jackson, formerly of the Rams. Mar 14 - 4:12 PM

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/1663/steven-jackson/1

Well there you go !

Reading this now makes me feel a little sick:

The Falcons get their man, replacing a diminished Michael Turner with the top back on the market. Although he's going on 30 and is parked at 2,802 career touches, S-Jax had plenty left in the tank in 2012, and is a perfect fit for the Falcons offense. Turner made it nearly impossible for Atlanta to move the chains on the ground last season, fouling up an otherwise elite offense. Jackson will be good for more than four yards per pop, and is a major asset in the passing game. He should get infinite more chances to finish around the goal-line than he did his final few seasons in St. Louis"

I can't wait to see what he signed for. Being a Packer fan in the Free Agency period is bordering on being masochistic.

Ohhh dear.... I forgot.

In Ted we TRUST.

[Bossman641]

Really interested to see what Jackson's deal is.

[woodbuck27]

Bleacher Report indicates the same thing and had a screenshot of a tweet from Schefter stating the signing:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1522316-steven-jackson-reportedly-reaches-agreement-on-deal-with-atlanta-falcons

Would have been a nice signing but given how our offense is geared probably not a place we need money tied up when we have yet to extend Rodgers and Matthews. Guess this means my pipe dream of Ball in the 2nd round still lives

I can't get your LINK to go through and have been sitting on PFT for hours and still see nothing there on this news of Atlanta and Steven Jackson joining their team.

It does look like that hope for some of us has gone pffffftt !

and and almost but not that invested

GO PACK GO !

[Spaulding]

Really interested to see what Jackson's deal is.

Initial reports are that it's a 3 year deal. If last year's deal to Benson is any indication, wondering if Thompson was only offering a two year deal with less guaranteed. Would love to have TT when he retires put to pen all the players he was in on but just got outbid.

I still remember the year that Vinitieri was a free agent and ended up signing with the Colts and strong rumors (I think from Brandt)
that the Packers had actually offered a higher amount but that he wanted to kick in a dome and for a better team.

[woodbuck27]

and this on the Stephen Jackson signing with the Atlanta Falcons:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/14/falcons-steven-jackson-agree-to-terms/

Falcons, Steven Jackson agree to terms.

Posted by Josh Alper on March 14, 2013, 4:30 PM EDT

" It took a couple days and some rumored interest from the Packers, but the Falcons got their man. Adam Schefter of ESPN broke the news that Jackson and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a contract that will bring the NFL’s leading active rusher to Atlanta.

Jackson’s a clear upgrade on Turner and he’s been a strong receiver throughout his career, something that could add another wrinkle to a Falcons offense that looks even better than the one that helped them to the NFC Championship Game last year. With Tony Gonzalez coming back, the Falcons appear to be loading up for a run at the Super Bowl. " Fr. LINK

Comment woodbuck27:

Why do Packer fans deserve to feel left out of Free Agency? Excuse me, because as it is, that question is irrelevant.

[Freak Out]

Reggie Bush went to Detoilet? How the mighty have fallen.

[pbmax]

Reggie Bush went to Detoilet? How the mighty have fallen.

You mean Detroit or Bush?

[gbgary]

[KYPack]

You mean Detroit or Bush?

Both of 'em are rusted out.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/brad-jones-visiting-titans/

Brad Jones visiting Titans

Posted by Josh Alper on March 15, 2013, 1:31 PM EDT

" The Titans have already spent $88.5 million on free agents and they aren’t done trying to find more players to take their cash.

Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean reports that linebacker Brad Jones is visiting the Titans on Friday. Jones started 10 games for the Packers in 2012, recording 77 tackles and two sacks after moving inside to help replace the injured Desmond Bishop and D.J. Smith. His play picked up as the season went along and he was a valuable piece on the Packers defense down the stretch." Fr. LINK

[denverYooper]

Other wisco reporters have been indicating that Jones has multiple potential suitors.

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/pats-dust-of-the-rfa-market/

Pats dust off the RFA market.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 15, 2013, 2:40 PM EDT

" In recent years, the restricted free agency market hasn’t been a market. Last year, for example, more than 40 RFAs were available, but not a single one signed an offer sheet.

This year, the Patriots have dusted off the restricted free agency market by bringing in Steelers wideout Emmanuel Sanders for a visit.

With Pittsburgh choosing to extend an offer of only $1.323 million to Sanders, securing a third-round pick as compensation, the Pats could easily make Sanders an offer the Steelers can’t muster the cap space to match.

As former Chiefs G.M. Scott Pioli, now a contributor to NBC Sports Network and NFL Network, told PFT, “The Emmanuel Sanders signing would be a steal.”

Pioli also called Sanders “one of the best bargains on the market.”

He may not be a bargain for long, if other teams wake up. Then again, if they don’t wake up soon, Sanders may have his Hancock on an offer sheet — with the clock ticking on the Steelers to find the dollars and cap room to match." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/lions-bring-back-louis-delmas/

Lions bring back Louis Delmas.

Posted by Mike Florio on March 15, 2013, 3:30 PM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

This news reflects what Packer fans are witnessing RE: Greg Jennings and that 'old saying ... 'it's not over till it's over'.


"The veteran signed a two-year, $9.465 million contract, per a source with knowledge of the situation.

Delmas had visited the Rams and 49ers before staying with the team that picked him in the second round of the 2009 draft." Fr. LINK

[Brando19]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/fax-snafu-leads-to-elvis-dumervils-release/

Looks like the Broncos cut Elvis Dumervil minutes after he agreed to a pay cut...without knowing he agreed to a paycut! Lol...call him TT and do something in FA this year!!!!!!

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rvils-release/

Looks like the Broncos cut Elvis Dumervil minutes after he agreed to a pay cut...without knowing he agreed to a paycut! Lol...call him TT and do something in FA this year!!!!!!

Yes I'm just reading about that.

Here is the earlier today release on Elvis Dumervil and his decision to take a $4 million$ pay cut; followed by the latest release RE: the BRONCO's decision to release him.

a) Elvis Dumervil agrees to salary reduction Posted by Josh Alper on March 15, 2013, 3:46 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/elvis-dumervil-agrees-to-salary-reduction/

" Michelle Beisner of the NFL Network reports that the Broncos and defensive end Elvis Dumervil have agreed on a salary reduction that will keep Dumervil on the team for the 2013 season. The sides needed to work out a deal on Friday in order for Dumervil to avoid the axe because of a $12 million salary that Denver boss John Elway said was “out of whack.”

Dumervil agreed and now the salary has been whacked. Beisner’s colleague Albert Breer reports that it will be a $4 million reduction for Dumervil." Fr. LINK

b) Fax snafu leads to Elvis Dumervil’s release.

Posted by Josh Alper on March 15, 2013, 4:22 PM EDT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/15/fax-snafu-leads-to-elvis-dumervils-release/

" Remember that Elvis Dumervil salary reduction news from earlier on Friday?

It might be time to forget all about that.

Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the Broncos have released Dumervil after they did not get his paperwork regarding the reduction in salary from $12 million to $8 million until after the 2 p.m. MT deadline that made his original salary guaranteed.

According to Klis, the Broncos received the fax from Dumervil at 2:07 p.m. MT, seven minutes and one second after the Broncos had to pull the trigger to release Dumervil and avoid being on the hook for the full $12 million.

The team could still re-sign Dumervil, but there would be different salary cap ramifications because Dumervil’s contract ran beyond the 2013 season." Fr. LINK