The UFA and Free Agent thread.

by **Pr4wn** Tue 26 Jul 2011, 5:05 pm

Please post any free agent news on this easy-to-find thread!

First item, Mark Herzlich has apparently signed with the Giants.

by GSC Tue 26 Jul 2011, 5:30 pm

Nick Barnett will be released if he can't be traded.

Tbh I find the UDFA period quite dull. As exciting as it seems at first, the vast majority of these guys won't make it halfway through preseason. 90 man roster means you have to cut 37 guys after all.

by CFCNick Tue 26 Jul 2011, 5:57 pm

The Patriots have told Tully Banta-Cain he will be released on Thursday.
Cowboys to release Leonard Davis.
LSU WR Terrence Toliver has been signed by Houston. Happy for him.

by crazy_dave23 Tue 26 Jul 2011, 7:56 pm

Miami to sign QB Pat Devlin out of Delaware (see Joe Flacco)
Bears to sign Ohio State reciever Dane Sanzenbacher
Falcons expect to sign Noel Devine, RB, West Virgina

by RDuncan8 Tue 26 Jul 2011, 10:00 pm

Tavaris Jackson to the Seahawks

by crazy_dave23 Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:01 pm

Also talk about Leinart to the Seahawks so that there QB this year would come out of Whitehurst, Jackson and Leinart... a whole lot of possibility, but not a lot of previous success amongst those guys.

by RDuncan8 Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:16 pm

Santana Moss staying with skins.

Vikings to trade for McNabb if McNabb agrees to deal.

by crazy_dave23 Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:22 pm

Charles Johnson staying with the Panthers despite interest from the Falcons... good move by the Panthers having let Peppers go last year.
Keeps a good young player in Charlotte and they need all the help they can get

by **Pr4wn** Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:26 pm

Knew that would happen. Panthers need to spend too.

by arizona_tom Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:33 pm

Carolinas johnson getting 72million over 6 years with 32 million guaranteed a nice deal

by arizona_tom Tue 26 Jul 2011, 11:42 pm

Big deal for the ravens they resign probably the best o-linemant in this class yanda on a multi year deal

by RDuncan8 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:50 am

Rookie RB Noel Devine is now a Philadelphia Eagle

by GB1919 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:56 am

Brandon Saine (RB)
Kerry Taylor (WR)
Sampson Genus (C)
Ray Dominguez (OL)

All Packers, don't know anything about any of them. Realistically I can only really see us potentially keeping the Offensive Linemen, we need cover and youth there but who knows if it'll be them or now.

by TheBrownTown Wed 27 Jul 2011, 7:48 am

The Redskins got former Giants DT Barry Cofield on a 6 year deal, damnit I wanted the Broncos to get him.

by thunder and lightning Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:33 am

Paul Posluszny (LB) from the Bills to the Jags, I'd be gutted if I was a Bills fan.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 9:48 am

Jacoby Jones is staying with the Texans... probably an all right decision.

Ike Taylor is staying with the Steelers. 4 year deal

Terrance Newman will not be released by the Cowboys, but they want to restructure his deal... very good idea to restructure as he is not worth the $9m odd he is counting against the cap this year.

Sanchez is saying him and Revis would negotiate their contracts to allow the Jets to spend... as such Asomghua has been mentioned... don't see that happening, the Jets are high on the cap already and need to sign plenty of their current players... so not need to corners on double digit annual salaries! (especially when the Jets are also apparently bidding for Drayton Florence)

Thigpen has signed a 3 year deal to go to Buffalo and be reunited with Chan Gailey. Probably wont push Fitz for the starting job, but will provide some decent enough competition and he fits the system.

Doug Free is staying with the Cowboys for $32m over 4 seasons... think that's the numbers.

Quentin Mikel is moving from Philly to St Louis to replace OJ Atogwe who left for the Redskins before the lockout

Alex Smith on a 1 year $5m deal with the 49ers. Smart move and completely expected given the coaches comments over the offseason. Will help keep Kaepernick off the field which should help him develop as he is an unorthodox QB.

ESPN also suggests Devin Aromashadou has joined the Vikes on a one year deal.

Also Tamps have made Adrian Clayborn the first 1st round draft pick to sign on the dotted line... who could forget Pr4wns sheer outrage at his drafting.... comedy gold!

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 11:38 am

Takeo Spikes has signed a three year deal with the Chargers.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:10 pm

I bet he turns out to be rudey poo.

This whole Jets going after Nnamdi is crazy.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:28 pm

The Lions sign: receiver-returner Jared Jenkins , Wisconsin-Stevens Point; tight end-fullback Preston Dial , Alabama; linebackers Dejuan Fulghum , Texas Southern, Quentin Davie , Northwestern, and Cobrani Mixon , Kent State; receivers Keith Smith , Purdue, and Marcus Harris , Murray State; and punter Ryan Donahue , Iowa.
From http://detnews.com/article/20110727/SPORTS0101/107270355/Lions-will-cut-receiver-Bryant-Johnson#ixzz1TIusVOpN

by RDuncan8 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:47 pm

Hasselbeck to the Titans on multi year deal

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 12:52 pm

Titans instantly become more of a threat now that they have a proper QB.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 1:17 pm

Pr4wn wrote:Titans instantly become more of a threat now that they have a proper QB.

Will help Chris Johnson as well. Hasselbeck can be a bit more of a game manager now that he has a proper running attack and stop throwing picks, C2K won't have 10 men in the box because Hasselbeck will find the open receivers.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 1:38 pm

Until Hasselbeck gets hurt like Week 3.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 1:40 pm

Seriously, the Saints game aside, Hasselbeck is a shadow of his former self. I always thought he was underrated in his prime, but I think hes done.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 2:03 pm

Mason Crosby has agreed to a 5 year deal with the Packers.

by skins4ever Wed 27 Jul 2011, 2:20 pm

GSC - Hasselbeck didn't have the best OL in Seattle over the last 2 seasons, and had it not been for a resurgent Mike Williams, probably would have looked worse. The Titans have a pretty decent line so he should be upright for longer and therefore more productive. I would agree that he's past his best though.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 2:24 pm

While he didn't have the best supporting cast, throwing for a sub 60% completion rate, more INTs than TDs, and 3000 yards in 14 games suggests to me hes not about to recapture the magic.

Maybe I'm wrong and he'll be resurgent in Tennessee, but I'm still not expecting the Titans to be in the playoff race.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 2:53 pm

Donte Stallworth has agreed a one year deal with the Redskins.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:04 pm

Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:While he didn't have the best supporting cast, throwing for a sub 60% completion rate, more INTs than TDs, and 3000 yards in 14 games suggests to me hes not about to recapture the magic.

Maybe I'm wrong and he'll be resurgent in Tennessee, but I'm still not expecting the Titans to be in the playoff race.

I'm not expecting that either... but I reckon it is better to go with him for a year than with jake Locker straight away

by skins4ever Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:06 pm

Derbyblue wrote:Donte Stallworth has agreed a one year deal with the Redskins.

It would be helpful to have a known quantity at QB to throw to him. Maybe VY isn't looking too bad of an option right now...

I'd still like us to re-sign Santana. With him, Armstrong, Hankerson and Stallworth we'd have a decent receiving line up alongside Cooley.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:09 pm

They have resigned Santana

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:14 pm

The Giants have agreed to terms with former 49ers center David Baas, according to Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:16 pm

Asomugha day two update: Jets interest is serious, Bucs may be out http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/27/asomugha-day-two-update-jets-interest-is-serious-bucs-may-be-out/

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:18 pm

I'd much rather have Jonothan Joseph...

by Virgil_Caine Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:20 pm

Don’t really understand the Stallworth signing, what he does is stretch the field and that’s what Armstrong does well.

Joseph is staying with us, hopefully.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:22 pm

@AdamSchefterAdam Schefter
Former Chiefs defensive tackle Ron Edwards reached agreement with Carolina on a 3-yr, $8.25 million deal.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:22 pm

Don't Tampa still play the Tampa-2. Nmandi would be a bit of a waste in that system I thought.

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:23 pm

Stephen Nicholas agrees to a 5 year deal to stay with Atlanta.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:25 pm

Yeah we use all sorts of defensive schemes now. I just think he's far too steep for what you'll actually be getting (a 30-year-old corner who is close to his declining years).

by Thomond Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:26 pm

Ruud could be gone from Tampa. Would have though it is insane to let a rookie lead your defence,unless they have plans for a replacement.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:27 pm

Pretty much why I'm happy not to be in the Nmandi sweepstakes. Better to have a few players for the same cost

by **Derbyblue** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:27 pm

Thomond wrote:Ruud could be gone from Tampa. Would have though it is insane to let a rookie lead your defence,unless they have plans for a replacement.

If he's leaving then it can't be due to money as you have a lot you need to spend to reach the minimum.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:32 pm

Bucs like Mason Foster.

And they didn't want to pay Ruud before the minimum spend came in the CBA.

Stewart Bradley could be a nice fit though.

by Thomond Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:32 pm

http://www2.tbo.com/sports/bucs/2011/jul/26/9/bucs-planning-for-future-without-veteran-lb-ruud-ar-246490/ There is a good chance they could sign Barnett. Also they could easily go for VY to back up Freeman. They have plenty of free agents they may resign like Joseph,Cadillac and Spurlock(he is a RFA)

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:33 pm

Young would be unlikely I imagine.

by Thomond Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:34 pm

Probably will be but Johnson is thinking of leaving.

by GSC Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:35 pm

I doubt the mutual interest is there in all honesty.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:37 pm

He'll be leaving because he wasn't offered a multi-year deal before now. We should have extended him before it got to this and I think he feels let down as a result.

by **Pr4wn** Wed 27 Jul 2011, 3:39 pm

Santonio has agreed a 5 year deal with the Jets.

by crazy_dave23 Wed 27 Jul 2011, 4:02 pm

Quote ESPN: "
Holmes' deal, believed to be in the $10 million-a-year range, is so big that it probably means they can't afford to re-sign Braylon Edwards, another high-profile free agent. Edwards is coming off a strong season, but the Jets prioritized Holmes because of his speed and game-changing ability."

Presumably that means Ndamdi is out of range... I would hate for him to go to the Jets and I don't think they can possibly afford as I mentioned in the other "jets" based article today

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