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Semi-Official jumping the gun FA signings thread - and First Day of Free Agency cuts as a bonus!
Since many of you were consumed with college basketball this weekend, we realize that you'll now be using your work time to catch up on what happened over the past two days in the NFL.
The weekend that was
Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2013, 10:43 AM EDT
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The left side of the Giants offensive line hit free agency all at once this offseason, but the team won't have to find a replacement for either player.
Kevin Boothe staying with Giants
Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2013, 11:24 AM EDT
Comment woodbuck27:
The left side of the GIANTS OL returns for the 2013 season. LG Kevin Boothe joins LT Will Beatty. Signing a new contract to remain a GIANT.
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All signs still point to defensive end Osi Umenyiora signing with the Falcons, but the deal isn't done yet.
Thomas Dimitroff: Umenyiora discussions are “fluid and amicable”
Posted by Josh Alper on March 25, 2013, 2:13 PM EDT
Comment woodbuck27:
The Atlanta Falcons continue to re-load. Maybe?
There's room for improvement on their 'D'. I'll be watching emphasis placed there after shoring up at RB; and getting their outstanding TE back for another crack at the Super Bowl next season.
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Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs couldn't be happier to have Elvis Dumervil as a teammate.
Suggs says he’s never played with a pass rusher like Dumervil
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 25, 2013, 3:54 PM EDT
** Since 2006 3 X Pro Pickem' Champion; 4 X Runner-Up and 3 X 3rd place.
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The Bears made improving their offensive line an offseason priority, but they've brought one of the incumbents back The team announced they had brought back free agent tackle Jonathan Scott with a one-year deal.
Bears bring back FA tackle Jonathan Scott
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 25, 2013, 4:08 PM EDT
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Free agent cornerback Brent Grimes has long been viewed as the Plan B for the Buccaneers if they don't consummate Plan A, which is a trade with the Jets to acquire Darrelle Revis.
Tampa doesn’t look like the destination for Brent Grimes
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 25, 2013, 5:36 PM EDT
Comment woodbuck27:
FA CB's went fast.
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Not long after free agency launched, the Patriots brought in receiver Emmanuel Sanders for a visit.
Pats bide their time with RFA WR Emmanuel Sanders
Posted by Mike Florio on March 25, 2013, 7:32 PM EDT
Comment woodbuck27:
Emmanuel Sanders is an American football wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Born: March 17, 1987 (age 26)
40 yard dash time: 4.41 seconds
Salary: 490,000 USD (2012)
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It's widely assumed that, with the Broncos losing Elvis Dumervil to the Ravens, Denver will make a beeline for Dwight Freeney.
Saints could make a play for Freeney
Posted by Mike Florio on March 26, 2013, 7:17 AM EDT
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Although the agent for free agent linebacker James Harrison says the door is open to a return to Pittsburgh, the Steelers apparently don't agree.
Report: Steelers tell James Harrison they’re not interested
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 26, 2013, 9:17 AM EDT
Comment woodbuck27:
Man that stuff has to be rough.
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A look at how the Bills crunch numbers as part of their draft scouting.
Tuesday morning one-liners
Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2013, 8:39 AM EDT
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The Jaguars lost cornerback Derek Cox in the early days of free agency.
Mike Jenkins will visit the Jaguars
Posted by Mike Florio on March 26, 2013, 4:59 PM EDT
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As of now, the Wednesday meeting between the Redskins and cornerback Antoine Winfield is still on the books.
Report: FA CB Antoine Winfield (Vikings) could accept another offer before visiting Redskins
Posted by Josh Alper on March 26, 2013, 4:07 PM EDT
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How hard was it for punter Shane Lechler to leave the Raiders for the Texans as a free agent?
Comment woodbuck27:
This one surprized me. We're talking likely the best punter in the NFL. No communication from an organization he's given 13 years to. That makes no sense to me.
(Shane) Lechler says he never heard from Raiders
Posted by Mike Florio on March 26, 2013, 5:35 PM EDT
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The Cowboys don’t have the cap room to finalize their deal with Justin Durant, but they’re apparently going to today.
Cowboys apparently ready to do business today
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 27, 2013, 10:26 AM EDT
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It's on to Detroit for wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Darrius Heyward-Bey leaves Indy without a contract.
Posted by Josh Alper on March 27, 2013, 11:20 AM EDT
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