The UFA and Free Agent thread.

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

First topic message reminder :

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

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

by GB1919 Fri 29 Jul 2011, 11:18 pm

Nnamdi is an Eagle!

by **Pr4wn** Sat 30 Jul 2011, 10:00 am

Well that one came out of nowhere!

Harvey Dahl has signed with the Rams.

by GB1919 Sat 30 Jul 2011, 12:38 pm

Bradford has a new weapon, Mike Sims-Walker has signed a one year deal with the Rams.

by **Pr4wn** Sat 30 Jul 2011, 2:37 pm

So the question now is, who is gonna go after Asante?

by GB1919 Sat 30 Jul 2011, 2:47 pm

The Cardinals?

by arizona_tom Sat 30 Jul 2011, 2:55 pm

GB1919 wrote:The Cardinals?

Might as well wev already been bent over by andy ried and the eagles :/

by **Pr4wn** Sat 30 Jul 2011, 3:29 pm

If the Jets can't re-sign Cromartie, they will go for him.

by crazy_dave23 Sat 30 Jul 2011, 8:36 pm

Manning is resigned - 5 years, $90m. Just breaking now

by FrobisherO Sat 30 Jul 2011, 9:27 pm

Lions so far.

Released
Bryant Johnson WR and Jordon Dizon LB (bust drafted a couple of years ago under Millen)

Signed
Justin Durant, 4 year vet, OLB from the Jags on a two year deal, supposedly v. good run stopper.

Eric Wright, 4 year vet, CB from the Browns, one year deal; talented, had a poor season last yr and lost his starting spot. Looking for a fresh start.

Rashied Davis WR from the Bears, pretty old (31 or 32) one year, mainly for special teams (good return coverer and back up for Logan). could be number 4 reciever.

Maurice Leggett, 3 year vet, CB from the Chiefs; drafted in 2008, looked quite promising but missed 09 and 10 due to injury. Gunter Cunningham, our defensive coordinator is quite big on him (was the d coordinator at KC when he played a bit)

Durant and Wright looking very likely to be starters, Davis will be special teams. Leggett will have been cheap Very Happy

Also, Nick Barnett is currently visiting Detroit, and I wouldn't be surprised if he was with us by the end of the weekend.
Stephen Tulloch is still not ruled out, he supposedly turned down $6m a year from us, and the Eagles were supposed to be after him to replace Stewart Bradley. But.... after Nnamdi, Babin, Vince Young, CB situation, and D-Jax holding out... do they have the money. Heard rumours Tulloch has moved out of his house in Tennessee and is considering where to go.

by GB1919 Sat 30 Jul 2011, 9:41 pm

Now Cullen Jenkins is an Eagle too. Where are they finding the money for all of this! And how much are they going to have to give Jackson given he has seen them spend money hand over fist?

by GSC Sat 30 Jul 2011, 10:08 pm

We had $9m before Jenkins and Vick will free up some space once he signs.

by FrobisherO Sat 30 Jul 2011, 10:27 pm

At least signing Cullen Jenkins should keep you guys away from Tulloch now....
Which would be good as I just heard that Nick Barnett is not visiting Detroit today, it's another team. He's supposed to be coming to Detroit tomorrow if he doesn't sign wherever it may be. My guess is Chicago.

by Gaelic-Warrior Sun 31 Jul 2011, 9:50 am

Plax is turning out to be an interesting one, he seems to be making up his mind which of the former teams he wants to return to. He visited the Giants for a wee chat with Tom Coughlin and yestersay he visited the Steelers. NFL.com says the 49ers are also interested.

Don't know if he'll still be as good but as long as any deal isn't too demanding I'd still like to see him on board.

by CFCNick Sun 31 Jul 2011, 10:30 am

NFL Network been running a poll for "Best fit for Plax?" with Giants, Steelers, Rams and Eagles mentioned and the Eagles have 49% of the vote.

by arizona_tom Sun 31 Jul 2011, 11:22 am

Manning-to-Manningham wrote:NFL Network been running a poll for "Best fit for Plax?" with Giants, Steelers, Rams and Eagles mentioned and the Eagles have 49% of the vote.

Theres not a chance the eagles can afford him and jackson. i doubt the rams are interested after adding sims-walker. Itl be between his two old teams and maybe the 49ers hes apperntly visiting them today

by skins4ever Sun 31 Jul 2011, 11:34 am

Plax will be on a small and probably incentive laden contract, so I think the Eagles could afford him, but I doubt they are serious about bringing him in. There were better targets available they didn't go after.

by **Pr4wn** Sun 31 Jul 2011, 11:43 am

Eagles seem to be the popular choice for free agents this season. With Philly, Atlanta, Green Bay and New Orleans, the NFC is absolutely loaded this season!

by GSC Sun 31 Jul 2011, 12:15 pm

Plax be dreamin

by **Pr4wn** Sun 31 Jul 2011, 12:45 pm

Barrett Ruud signs with the Titans.

by CFCNick Sun 31 Jul 2011, 2:39 pm

Plaxico signs 1 year deal with the Jets. All $3,017,000 guaranteed.

by CFCNick Sun 31 Jul 2011, 2:41 pm

Lions sign former Titans LB Stephen Tulloch to one-year, $3,250,000 deal, including $1.8 million gtd.

by GB1919 Sun 31 Jul 2011, 5:12 pm

Todd Heap was picked up from the airport by Rex Ryan today, all set to be a Jet.

by arizona_tom Sun 31 Jul 2011, 6:45 pm

GB1919 wrote:Todd Heap was picked up from the airport by Rex Ryan today, all set to be a Jet.

met with the jets today but has decided to become a cardinal on a two year deal.
Good news

by CFCNick Sun 31 Jul 2011, 7:00 pm

Vonta Leach is a Raven

by arizona_tom Sun 31 Jul 2011, 11:55 pm

Jason Lacoforna is reporting that the cardinals are interested in aquiring braylon edwards. I like the sound of this deal but i cant help thinking it would make so much more sense for the vikings to get him.
Edwards, Harvin, Jenkins and Aroshmadu would be a nice chart of wrs, and would be capable of competing with the packers awesome quad.

Anyone else got any good fits or heard anything about braylon?

by **Pr4wn** Mon 01 Aug 2011, 10:36 am

Leach moving has really decreased the Fantasy value of Arian Foster and increased that of Ray Rice. Big move, I think.

by skins4ever Mon 01 Aug 2011, 10:56 am

Leach will probably have more impact on the Ravens passing game as Leach is pretty dangerous coming out of the backfield. That puts 5 receivers in the game on every down. If they'd kept Heap, Flacco would have had no excuse for making yards.

by Thomond Mon 01 Aug 2011, 11:13 am

I don't think Leach caught a single pass last year.

by skins4ever Mon 01 Aug 2011, 11:19 am

8 receptions for 91 yards, but he got used more in previous seasons. Word on him is for a big guy with a punishing lead block, he has great hands. In the right offense he's another Rathman/Alstott.

by Thomond Mon 01 Aug 2011, 11:32 am

Apologies,I was wrong. He seems to be a fantastic blocker alright,not sure if he is much of a rusher though.

by **Pr4wn** Mon 01 Aug 2011, 2:47 pm

Matt Light has re-signed with the Patriots.

by asdral225 Mon 01 Aug 2011, 9:21 pm

Bradshaw and Giants reportedly agree terms

by GB1919 Tue 02 Aug 2011, 8:02 am

Packers have resigned James Jones and John Kuhn.

by CFCNick Tue 02 Aug 2011, 11:05 pm

Ronnie Brown signs one year deal with Philly.

Zach Miller signs for Seattle. 5 years, $34m ($17m guaranteed)

Rams sign Falcons RB Jerious Norwood

by CFCNick Tue 02 Aug 2011, 11:07 pm

Aubrayo Franklin has agreed to terms with the Saints

by Dominic Dicoco Tue 02 Aug 2011, 11:50 pm

David Harris signed by Jets. 4 year $36 mill.

by Grizzly Wed 03 Aug 2011, 8:40 am

'Zach Miller signs for Seattle. 5 years, $34m ($17m guaranteed)'

That one made me laugh last night, Oakland getting dicked all ways at the moment....

by Grizzly Wed 03 Aug 2011, 10:58 am

Interesting moves in Minnesota where they cut LT Bryant McKinnie for reporting to camp 'unfit' for football !
Charlie Johnson was signed as replacement from Colts.

It's a fair achievement to get on the 'Non Football Injury List' just for being a lazy ******, but this is the guy who couldn't be bothered to show up for the pro-bowl practises the other year and was scratched from the game....

by **Pr4wn** Wed 03 Aug 2011, 2:14 pm

That's quite a feat. I wonder how else he fancies squandering his talent?

by Grizzly Wed 03 Aug 2011, 2:40 pm

Pr4wn wrote:That's quite a feat. I wonder how else he fancies squandering his talent?

Must be every QB's dream having a lazy can't be bothered LT ! ! !

by Grizzly Wed 03 Aug 2011, 2:51 pm

Marc Bulger announces retirement.
Kind of surprised with that because although I have him down as an underachieving QB, he is still a competent back up and with so many teams going into the season with rookie QBs on rosters either as starter or back up, the value of a half decent veteran to fall back on is big, his agent confirmed that he received a number of offers before deciding to retire.
I guess MBs retirement may increase interest in Carson Palmer....

by crazy_dave23 Wed 03 Aug 2011, 3:16 pm

I'm surprised also... during the lockout he seemed to be the dark horse savior of numerous teams with QB issues as everyone was saying that a year of "rest" would have done him the world of good.

Surely the Panthers could have done with him and Not Derek Anderson as a "tutor"

by El Capitan Wed 03 Aug 2011, 3:29 pm

so happy that we brought in Ty Warren. Broncos D-line doesn't look awful now and with Von and Doom going after the QB could be a little on the tasty side.

Zach Miller leaving the Raiders is pretty huge as well Smile

a good 24 hours in FA land

by skins4ever Wed 03 Aug 2011, 5:06 pm

El Capitan wrote:with Von and Doom going after the QB

All you need is a LB named Victor now... Wink

by TheBrownTown Wed 03 Aug 2011, 7:46 pm

El Capitan wrote:so happy that we brought in Ty Warren. Broncos D-line doesn't look awful now and with Von and Doom going after the QB could be a little on the tasty side.

Zach Miller leaving the Raiders is pretty huge as well a good 24 hours in FA land

I'm pleased too, but don't get too excited about Warren. He was injured all of last season, and every season we get a FA DT that fits Warren's description, everyone get's excited and then the player does badly. I don't think that will happen with Ty, but I'm reserving my judgement.
I'm really liking our new D, better D-line, better pass rush, better linebackers and better safeties.

by asdral225 Wed 03 Aug 2011, 8:41 pm

Giants have told Umenyiora's agent that he can no longer seek a trade, apparently no takers for what the Giants were asking for

by **Pr4wn** Thu 04 Aug 2011, 2:39 pm

Apparently, Tiki Barber is working out with the Dolphins...

by **Derbyblue** Fri 05 Aug 2011, 12:06 am

Braylon Edwards has signed with the 49ers.

Edit: 1 year deal worth $3.5million.

by **Derbyblue** Fri 05 Aug 2011, 12:08 am

The 49ers also signed Donte Whitner to a $11.75million 3 year deal with $4million guaranteed.

by **Derbyblue** Fri 05 Aug 2011, 12:21 am

@buffalobillsBuffalo Bills
The Bills signed free agent WR Craig ‘Buster’ Davis. Davis has 51catches for 558yards w 2TDs since entering NFL w/ SD as 1st rd pick in 07.

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