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oubronco · 02-24-2009, 05:37 PM

Ravens | Closing in on deal with Scott
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:13:47 -0800
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports it appears the Baltimore Ravens are moving closer to a new contract with impending free-agent LB Bart Scott before the start of free agency.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-24-2009, 06:04 PM

CHIEFS CUT TIES WITH VETERANS

Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 24, 2009, 7:35 p.m. EST

The Kansas City Chiefs’ regime change to new General Manager Scott Pioli and coach Todd Haley has triggered the departure of three veteran players as the team announced today that it has terminated the contracts of linebacker Donnie Edwards, quarterback Damon Huard and cornerback Patrick Surtain.

The combination of Surtain’s release, which was first reported earlier today by Adam Schefter of NFL Network, as well as cutting Edwards saves the Chiefs a total of $10.68 million against the 2009 salary cap.

Per Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star, parting ways with the trio of veterans wasn’t a surprise as they didn’t “fit with the new philosophy.”

Meanwhile, the Chiefs also cut tight end Michael Merritt. Merritt was recently arrested for possession of marijuana.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-24-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oubronco

Ravens | Closing in on deal with Scott
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:13:47 -0800
Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports it appears the Baltimore Ravens are moving closer to a new contract with impending free-agent LB Bart Scott before the start of free agency.

That blows.

montrose · 02-25-2009, 04:29 PM

ESPN reports the Jets have released L.Coles and the Giants have agreed to a 4 year deal with Brandon Jacobs.

Also, they report the Rams have released Drew Bennett and Trent Green, and may be releasing Torry Holt.

SoDak Bronco · 02-25-2009, 04:54 PM

Breaking: Crowder, Dolphins Reach Agreement

[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']The National Football Post has just been informed that the Miami Dolphins and linebacker Channing Crowder have agreed on a new multi-year contract.[/FONT]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A four-year veteran out of the University of Florida, Crowder had 113 tackles for the 11-5 Dolphins last season.[/FONT]
[FONT='Arial','sans-serif']More details to follow.[/FONT]

SouthStndJunkie · 02-25-2009, 07:37 PM

TEXANS GIVE TRIO “THE TAP”

Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2009, 4:10 p.m.

The Houston Texans have dumped three players from their roster in advance of the start of the new league year.

Gone are safety Will Demps, tackle Ephraim Salaam, and defensive end Anthony Weaver.

Weaver’s impending release was previously reported.

Demps was entering the final year of his contract, at a base salary of $2.35 million. His departure clears that same amount of cap space, along with the amount of any roster bonus, workout bonus, and/or incentives for the 2009 season.

Salaam also was entering the last year of his contract, at a base salary of $845,000.

Weaver’s release, as previously reported, creates $800,000 in cap space.

So the total savings are at least $3.995 million against the 2009 salary cap.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-25-2009, 07:38 PM

PANTHERS CUT HACKETT, BRIDGES, AND GOINGS

Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 25, 2009, 2:10 p.m.

The Carolina Panthers have cut veteran offensive guard Jeremy Bridges, wide receiver D.J. Hackett and running back Nick Goings, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.

By releasing Bridges, the Panthers avoided having to pay the starting lineman an upcoming $1 milion roster bonus. It also saves the team at least $1.25 million in base salary and salary cap obligations for 2009, according to NFL Players Association records.

By cutting Hackett, who caught just 13 passes in nine games and two starts last season, the Panthers save at least $1.04 million against the cap as well as his base salary for next season.

The Panthers saved an additional $745,000 in terms of cap and cash space by parting ways with Goings, a former undrafted free agent.

broncosteven · 02-25-2009, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

TEXANS GIVE TRIO “THE TAP”

Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2009, 4:10 p.m.

The Houston Texans have dumped three players from their roster in advance of the start of the new league year.

Gone are safety Will Demps, tackle Ephraim Salaam, and defensive end Anthony Weaver.

Weaver’s impending release was previously reported.

Demps was entering the final year of his contract, at a base salary of $2.35 million. His departure clears that same amount of cap space, along with the amount of any roster bonus, workout bonus, and/or incentives for the 2009 season.

Salaam also was entering the last year of his contract, at a base salary of $845,000.

Weaver’s release, as previously reported, creates $800,000 in cap space.

So the total savings are at least $3.995 million against the 2009 salary cap.

Salaam made a nice career out of being a marginal LT. That is hard to do.

oubronco · 02-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

TEXANS GIVE TRIO “THE TAP”

Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2009, 4:10 p.m.

The Houston Texans have dumped three players from their roster in advance of the start of the new league year.

Gone are safety Will Demps, tackle Ephraim Salaam, and defensive end Anthony Weaver.

Weaver’s impending release was previously reported.

Demps was entering the final year of his contract, at a base salary of $2.35 million. His departure clears that same amount of cap space, along with the amount of any roster bonus, workout bonus, and/or incentives for the 2009 season.

Salaam also was entering the last year of his contract, at a base salary of $845,000.

Weaver’s release, as previously reported, creates $800,000 in cap space.

So the total savings are at least $3.995 million against the 2009 salary cap.

Demps is intriging he would definitely upgrade what we have

oubronco · 02-25-2009, 08:15 PM

Steelers | Far apart monetarily in talks with J. Harrison
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:18:27 -0800
James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers contract talks with LB James Harrison have hit a snag. Both sides have discussed a deal in the range of five to six years, but they remain far apart monetarily and how it should be distributed.

Hmmmmmm Interesting

oubronco · 02-25-2009, 08:16 PM

Panthers | Hurney noncommittal about Lucas
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:09:57 -0800
Updating a previous report, Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was noncommittal when asked about CB Ken Lucas' future with the team. "Ken is here at this point. I'm not going to get into what we're going to do. I'm going to talk about what we've done. What we're going to do isn't something I want to talk about. We're obviously always working on things and talking about things, but I really would rather comment on what we've done at this point, because anything else is speculation," Hurney said.

oubronco · 02-25-2009, 08:17 PM

Broncos | Will be active in safety market
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:16:20 -0800
Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos are making it known they will be active in the free agent safety market.

Broncos | Have money to spend in free agency
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:13:39 -0800
Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos currently have about $35 million in salary cap space heading into free agency. However, the amount does not factor in player incentives previously earned or that were not reached.

oubronco · 02-25-2009, 08:18 PM

NFL | Jones believes he will play in the league again
Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:22 -0800

Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports free-agent CB Adam Jones (Cowboys) has been working out and believes he will play in the NFL again.

montrose · 02-26-2009, 10:13 AM

Sirius reports the Raiders are rumored to have interest in Marvin Harrison.

elsid13 · 02-26-2009, 10:21 AM

Espin is reporting Crowder resigned with MIA

oubronco · 02-26-2009, 10:48 AM

Vikings | Grigsby and Mitchell not tendered
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:17:00 -0800
Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of The Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not tendered restricted free-agents DEs Otis Grigsby and Jayme Mitchell. Both are now unrestricted free agents.

any Interest?

SouthStndJunkie · 02-26-2009, 11:39 AM

LUCAS SAYS NO THANKS TO LIONS TRADE

Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 1:28 p.m. EST

The Carolina Panthers have tried to trade cornerback Ken Lucas to the Detroit Lions.

But, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, once Lucas made it known that he wants no part of playing in Detroit, the deal fell apart.

Lucas has a base salary of $5.6 million; cutting him would free up $2.375 million in cap space for the Panthers.

It’s unknown whether the Panthers tried to enlist receiver Steve Smith to “talk some sense” into Lucas.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-26-2009, 12:37 PM

REPORT: COWBOYS COULD CUT SAFETY ROY WILLIAMS

Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 26, 2009, 2:33 p.m. EST

The Dallas Cowboys may cut ties with former Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, a potential transaction that would create an additional $2.18 million against the 2009 salary cap.

Williams finished last season on injured reserve with a broken forearm, starting just two games and recording six tackles.

For his career in Dallas since being drafted in the first round in 2002 out of Oklahoma with the eighth overall pick, Williams has 506 tackles and 19 interceptions.

Meanwhile, Schefter reports that the Cowboys are expected to cut backup quarterback Brad Johnson for an additional $2 million in salary-cap space.

oubronco · 02-26-2009, 12:52 PM

Cowboys | Canty not closing door on re-signing
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:42:24 -0800
Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent DE Chris Canty said he will not close the door on re-signing with the Cowboys but knows that likely will not happen.

oubronco · 02-26-2009, 12:52 PM

Vikings | Harris unlikely to return
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:20:26 -0800
Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings likely will not re-sign impending free-agent LB Napoleon Harris.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-26-2009, 02:58 PM

The National Football Post has learned that free-agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to reaching an agreement on a new contract. It’s believed there’s 70-percent chance Houshmandzadeh returns to Cincinnati next season, sources said.

An eight-year veteran, Houshmandzadeh caught 92 passes for 904 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games last season.

SouthStndJunkie · 02-26-2009, 03:00 PM

That surprises me....I figured he would haul ass to get out of Cincinnati.

oubronco · 02-26-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

The National Football Post has learned that free-agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to reaching an agreement on a new contract. It’s believed there’s 70-percent chance Houshmandzadeh returns to Cincinnati next season, sources said.

An eight-year veteran, Houshmandzadeh caught 92 passes for 904 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games last season.

Damn he was the one wr I really wanted in Denver

MechanicalBull · 02-26-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthStndJunkie

That surprises me....I figured he would haul ass to get out of Cincinnati.

Schefter actually said today that he would be staying in Cincy most likely.

He was on wfan here in NY and when they asked him about Derrick Ward he said he believes he will end up with the Giants, Bucs, or Broncos.

He didn't say he heard anything from anyone just where he thinks Ward will sign.

Broncoman13 · 02-26-2009, 03:26 PM

I wouldn't mind Roy Williams. Not great but better than what we have currently. Fills the SS void.

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02-24-2009, 05:37 PM	#626
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Ravens \| Closing in on deal with Scott Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:13:47 -0800 Mike Preston, of The Baltimore Sun, reports it appears the Baltimore Ravens are moving closer to a new contract with impending free-agent LB Bart Scott before the start of free agency.

02-24-2009, 06:04 PM	#627
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	CHIEFS CUT TIES WITH VETERANS Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 24, 2009, 7:35 p.m. EST The Kansas City Chiefs’ regime change to new General Manager Scott Pioli and coach Todd Haley has triggered the departure of three veteran players as the team announced today that it has terminated the contracts of linebacker Donnie Edwards, quarterback Damon Huard and cornerback Patrick Surtain. The combination of Surtain’s release, which was first reported earlier today by Adam Schefter of NFL Network, as well as cutting Edwards saves the Chiefs a total of $10.68 million against the 2009 salary cap. Per Adam Teicher of the Kansas City Star, parting ways with the trio of veterans wasn’t a surprise as they didn’t “fit with the new philosophy.” Meanwhile, the Chiefs also cut tight end Michael Merritt. Merritt was recently arrested for possession of marijuana.

02-25-2009, 04:29 PM	#629
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,079 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	ESPN reports the Jets have released L.Coles and the Giants have agreed to a 4 year deal with Brandon Jacobs. Also, they report the Rams have released Drew Bennett and Trent Green, and may be releasing Torry Holt.

02-25-2009, 04:54 PM	#630
SoDak Bronco Lace em' up and lets go!! Von Miller aka QB Killa Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,133 Adopt-a-Bronco: Robert Ayers	Breaking: Crowder, Dolphins Reach Agreement [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']The National Football Post has just been informed that the Miami Dolphins and linebacker Channing Crowder have agreed on a new multi-year contract.[/FONT] [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']A four-year veteran out of the University of Florida, Crowder had 113 tackles for the 11-5 Dolphins last season.[/FONT] [FONT='Arial','sans-serif']More details to follow.[/FONT]

02-25-2009, 07:37 PM	#631
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	TEXANS GIVE TRIO “THE TAP” Posted by Mike Florio on February 25, 2009, 4:10 p.m. The Houston Texans have dumped three players from their roster in advance of the start of the new league year. Gone are safety Will Demps, tackle Ephraim Salaam, and defensive end Anthony Weaver. Weaver’s impending release was previously reported. Demps was entering the final year of his contract, at a base salary of $2.35 million. His departure clears that same amount of cap space, along with the amount of any roster bonus, workout bonus, and/or incentives for the 2009 season. Salaam also was entering the last year of his contract, at a base salary of $845,000. Weaver’s release, as previously reported, creates $800,000 in cap space. So the total savings are at least $3.995 million against the 2009 salary cap.

02-25-2009, 07:38 PM	#632
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	PANTHERS CUT HACKETT, BRIDGES, AND GOINGS Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 25, 2009, 2:10 p.m. The Carolina Panthers have cut veteran offensive guard Jeremy Bridges, wide receiver D.J. Hackett and running back Nick Goings, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com. By releasing Bridges, the Panthers avoided having to pay the starting lineman an upcoming $1 milion roster bonus. It also saves the team at least $1.25 million in base salary and salary cap obligations for 2009, according to NFL Players Association records. By cutting Hackett, who caught just 13 passes in nine games and two starts last season, the Panthers save at least $1.04 million against the cap as well as his base salary for next season. The Panthers saved an additional $745,000 in terms of cap and cash space by parting ways with Goings, a former undrafted free agent.

02-25-2009, 08:15 PM	#635
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Steelers \| Far apart monetarily in talks with J. Harrison Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:18:27 -0800 James Walker, of ESPN.com, reports the Pittsburgh Steelers contract talks with LB James Harrison have hit a snag. Both sides have discussed a deal in the range of five to six years, but they remain far apart monetarily and how it should be distributed. Hmmmmmm Interesting

02-25-2009, 08:16 PM	#636
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Panthers \| Hurney noncommittal about Lucas Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:09:57 -0800 Updating a previous report, Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney was noncommittal when asked about CB Ken Lucas' future with the team. "Ken is here at this point. I'm not going to get into what we're going to do. I'm going to talk about what we've done. What we're going to do isn't something I want to talk about. We're obviously always working on things and talking about things, but I really would rather comment on what we've done at this point, because anything else is speculation," Hurney said.

02-25-2009, 08:17 PM	#637
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Broncos \| Will be active in safety market Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:16:20 -0800 Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos are making it known they will be active in the free agent safety market. Broncos \| Have money to spend in free agency Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:13:39 -0800 Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos currently have about $35 million in salary cap space heading into free agency. However, the amount does not factor in player incentives previously earned or that were not reached.

02-25-2009, 08:18 PM	#638
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	NFL \| Jones believes he will play in the league again Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:02:22 -0800 Mac Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports free-agent CB Adam Jones (Cowboys) has been working out and believes he will play in the NFL again.

02-26-2009, 10:21 AM	#640
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,335	Espin is reporting Crowder resigned with MIA

02-26-2009, 10:13 AM	#639
montrose Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6,079 Adopt-a-Bronco: VP John Elway	Sirius reports the Raiders are rumored to have interest in Marvin Harrison.

02-26-2009, 10:48 AM	#641
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Vikings \| Grigsby and Mitchell not tendered Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:17:00 -0800 Chip Scoggins and Judd Zulgad, of The Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not tendered restricted free-agents DEs Otis Grigsby and Jayme Mitchell. Both are now unrestricted free agents. any Interest?

02-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#642
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	LUCAS SAYS NO THANKS TO LIONS TRADE Posted by Mike Florio on February 26, 2009, 1:28 p.m. EST The Carolina Panthers have tried to trade cornerback Ken Lucas to the Detroit Lions. But, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, once Lucas made it known that he wants no part of playing in Detroit, the deal fell apart. Lucas has a base salary of $5.6 million; cutting him would free up $2.375 million in cap space for the Panthers. It’s unknown whether the Panthers tried to enlist receiver Steve Smith to “talk some sense” into Lucas.

02-26-2009, 12:37 PM	#643
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	REPORT: COWBOYS COULD CUT SAFETY ROY WILLIAMS Posted by Aaron Wilson on February 26, 2009, 2:33 p.m. EST The Dallas Cowboys may cut ties with former Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams, according to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, a potential transaction that would create an additional $2.18 million against the 2009 salary cap. Williams finished last season on injured reserve with a broken forearm, starting just two games and recording six tackles. For his career in Dallas since being drafted in the first round in 2002 out of Oklahoma with the eighth overall pick, Williams has 506 tackles and 19 interceptions. Meanwhile, Schefter reports that the Cowboys are expected to cut backup quarterback Brad Johnson for an additional $2 million in salary-cap space.

02-26-2009, 12:52 PM	#644
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Cowboys \| Canty not closing door on re-signing Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:42:24 -0800 Todd Archer, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys impending free-agent DE Chris Canty said he will not close the door on re-signing with the Cowboys but knows that likely will not happen.

02-26-2009, 12:52 PM	#645
oubronco John Foneco !! Mile High Magic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sooner Country Posts: 19,287	Vikings \| Harris unlikely to return Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:20:26 -0800 Judd Zulgad, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings likely will not re-sign impending free-agent LB Napoleon Harris.

02-26-2009, 02:58 PM	#646
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	The National Football Post has learned that free-agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh and the Cincinnati Bengals are close to reaching an agreement on a new contract. It’s believed there’s 70-percent chance Houshmandzadeh returns to Cincinnati next season, sources said. An eight-year veteran, Houshmandzadeh caught 92 passes for 904 yards and four touchdowns in 15 games last season.

02-26-2009, 03:00 PM	#647
SouthStndJunkie Ring of Famer Shannon Says: Listen to The Junkman Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 15,739	That surprises me....I figured he would haul ass to get out of Cincinnati.

02-26-2009, 03:26 PM	#650
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,940 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	I wouldn't mind Roy Williams. Not great but better than what we have currently. Fills the SS void.