It was a busy first week of 2018 NFL free agency. NFL Insider Adam Schefter had all the action through Saturday covered here:
Saturday, March 17
Another Patriot leaving New England? https://t.co/relHM0Z6qf
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Jets' GM Mike Maccagnan has attended pro days of Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield and UCLA's Josh Rosen. He's also planning to attend pro days of Wyoming's Josh Allen and USC's Sam Darnold. One of those QBs will be a Jet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Colts announced they released defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Bengals announced they signed free-agent QB Matt Barkley.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
It is now entirely possible, and even likely, that the first three picks in next month's draft will be QB, QB, QB.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Colts, in desperate need of depth, load up on picks and still will land a blue chipper with the sixth overall pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
As the Jets said, they had a plan A, B, and C on QBs.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Kirk Cousins was A. This was B. Jets now own the third-overall pick and a chance to land one of the top-rated QBs.
Huge trade: Jets acquired No. 3 overall pick from Colts for No. 6 overall pick, 37th overall pick, 49th overall pick and our 2019 2nd round pick.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Free-agency factoid:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Jets paying former Rams' CB Trumaine Johnson $26 million this season.
Rams paying Aqib Talib, Marcus Peters, Sam Shields and Lamarcus Joyner on franchise tag a combined $25 million this season.
Friday, March 16
Former Giants' OL Justin Pugh reached agreement on deal with the Arizona Cardinals, per team source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Former Cardinals' safety Tyrann Mathieu reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Houston Texans, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
Rams are re-signing center John Sullivan, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
CB Kyle Fuller's 4-year deal with the Bears:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
*Total value: $56 million - $14 million average per year.
*Effectively $29 million guaranteed at signing.
*Only CBs with richer deals are Josh Norman, Trumaine Johnson, Xavier Rhodes and Patrick Peterson.
4 years
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2018
$42M
$22M Guaranteed.
Highest paid center in NFL. https://t.co/TgsPGBFiyJ
Patriots gave former Falcons' DE Adrian Clayborn a two-year deal with a max value of $12.5 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Patriots reached agreement with former Falcons' DE Adrian Clayborn, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Ravens giving WR Michael Crabtree a three-year, $21 million deal, including $15 million in first two years and $11 million guaranteed ($7M signing bonus), per source. Deal could be worth up to $20 million in first two years.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Chargers are signing kicker Caleb Sturgis to a two-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Former Raiders' WR Michael Crabtree reached agreement on a three-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
That didn't take long; unemployed 24 hours.
CB Rashaan Melvin and Raiders reached agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Former Dolphins' center Mike Pouncey is starting his visits Saturday with the Los Angeles Chargers, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Vikings knew how to recruit Sheldon Richardson. Picked him up on private plane Thursday, then had him have lunch with new QB Kirk Cousins before either had even signed with Minnesota.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Former Seahawks' and Jets' DT Sheldon Richardson reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Bengals' LB Vontaze Burfict is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's Performance-Enhancing Drug policy, pending appeal, league sources tell ESPN. No appeal date yet.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Former Patriots' special teams standout Johnson Bademosi reached agreement with the Texans on a two-year, $6.25 million contract, per source. Once again he becomes highest-paid special teams player in the NFL, but he also has shown ability to play CB, with three starts in 2017.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Free agent WR Ryan Grant, whose deal with Baltimore was nullified Thursday, is flying to Indianapolis to meet with the Colts, per his agent Rocky Arceneaux, who added that, "If there were a game tomorrow, Ryan would be able to play."
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
How's this for a Friday payday? Raiders' QB Derek Carr is due to collect his $15 million roster bonus today, the third day of the league year. Good Friday for Carr.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Thursday, March 15
Raiders not done trying to upgrade their defense; they're also in discussions with Colts' free-agent CB Rashaan Melvin.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Raiders announced they have signed former Lions' LB Tahir Whitehead.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2018
Falcons' free-agent DE Adrian Clayborn is on his way to New England to visit the Patriots, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Punter Pat O'Donnell is re-signing with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Scheduled travel itinerary for former Lions' TE Eric Ebron: Carolina on Friday, Indianapolis on Sunday, followed potentially by New England, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Former Chiefs' and Bears' kicker Cairo Santos is signing a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
With WR Ryan Grant out in Baltimore, Ravens now are expected to focus on former Raiders' WR Michael Crabtree, who will be visiting on Friday, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
WR Ryan Grant, who reached agreement with Baltimore on a $29 million deal, failed his physical and his Ravens deal is null and void, per sources. Grant will have to find another deal with another team willing to pass him on his physical.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Miami is bringing back backup QB David Fales on a one-year contract, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Vikings' QB Kirk Cousins went to Minnesota prepared, not surprisingly. At introductory press conference, called out legendary Minnesota sports columnist Sid Hartman by name.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Raiders are giving Jordy Nelson a two-year, $15 million deal, per source, including the $13 million guaranteed that @89JonesNTAF reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
And now it is official: Former Packers' WR Jordy Nelson is a Raider.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Nelson and the Oakland Raiders have a deal, per source.
Now that Michael Crabtree is being released, there is a "high probability" that free-agent WR Jordy Nelson signs in Oakland, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Now that Michael Crabtree is being released, there is a "high probability" that free-agent WR Jordy Nelson signs in Oakland, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Raiders are releasing WR Michael Crabtree, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Former Cowboys' FB Keith Smith signed a two-year, $4.2 million deal with the Oakland Raiders, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Kirk Cousins now officially signed to three-year, $84 million fully guaranteed contract.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
One more detail: deal contains another $6 million in incentives that could boost the total value of the deal to a maximum of $90 million, per source. https://t.co/Ab2d9vMrWt
Panthers giving former Falcons' DT Dontari Poe a three-year deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Some punter News! Eagles and Giants showing interest in Bears' punter Pat O'Donnell.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Bengals' TE Tyler Eifert reached agreement on a one-year deal and is staying in Cincinnati, per league source. Top available TE off the board.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Browns announced the following roster moves:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Terminated contract (2):
DB Jason McCourty
DB B.W. Webb
Waived (8):
DL Ricky Ali'ifua
OL Zach Banner
DL Collin Bevins
LB Jeremy Cash
OL Joseph Cheek
WR Sammie Coates
DB Trevon Hartfield
RB Josh Rounds
49ers trading center Daniel Kilgore and a 7th-round pick to the Miami Dolphins for another 7th-round pick, per source. Miami takes on Kilgore contract and bonus.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Lions' free-agent LB Tahir Whitehead is visiting Oakland, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Former Bears' and Packers' G Josh Sitton has a two-year agreement in place with the Miami Dolphins, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
More changes coming in Miami: Dolphins center Mike Pouncey has requested his released and Miami is expected to grant it today, per source. Moving on from Pouncey, Ndamukong Suh, Jarvis Landry.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Raiders trying to finalize deal today for former Packers' WR Jordy Nelson, who still is in Oakland, sources tell ESPN. "This is going to get done," one source said of the talks. Nelson on his way to becoming a Raider.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Eagles created $5.407M in cap space in 2018 by converting $7.21M of TE Zach Ertz's $8M base salary into a fully guaranteed roster bonus, per @FieldYates.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Broncos created $12.375M in 2018 cap space by converting $16M of LB Von Miller's $18.5M base salary into a signing bonus.
Eagles' free-agent RB LeGarrette Blount will be the last of four free-agent RBs this week to visit Detroit, where he will be Friday. Lions' HC Matt Patricia is a Blount admirer.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Wednesday, March 14
Lions visiting with four veteran RBs this week - two down, two to go. Frank Gore will visit Thursday, LeGarrette Blount on Friday, per source. DeMarco Murray and Jonathan Stewart already visited. Lions going through process with each.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 15, 2018
Broncos announced they agreed to terms with linebacker Todd Davis on a three-year contract.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Adding A.J. McCarron does nothing to change the belief that Buffalo will be aggressive in trying to continue to move up in the first round of next month's draft for a QB.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Bills have agreed to terms with QB AJ McCarron on a two-year deal.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Seahawks' CB DeShawn Shead just signed with the Detroit Lions - a one year deal worth $3.5 million that could go to $6.5M with playtime incentives, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
49ers' LB Brock Coyle signed a three-year extension worth up to $11.5 million that includes $4.1 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Saints and backup QB Tom Savage reached agreement, per his agents.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Broncos and Vikings are finalizing a trade for backup QB Trevor Siemian, as @rapsheet said.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Broncos will send Siemian and a 2018 late-round pick to the Vikings for a pick in 2019 draft, per source.
Former Jaguars' QB Chad Henne is going to visit the Tennessee Titans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Bears' and Packers' G Josh Sitton will be visiting tonight with the Miami Dolphins, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Falcons are signing former 49ers' G Brandon Fusco to a 3-year contract, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Bengals' OT Andre Smith is signing a two-year, $8 million deal that could be worth up to $10.2 million with the Arizona Cardinals, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Packers and Raiders have expressed interest in signing free-agent CB Rashaan Melvin.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Safety Terrence Brooks safety is re-signing a two-year deal with the NY Jets.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Teddy Bridgewater's deal with the NY Jets has a maximum value of $15 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Jets' free-agent TE Austin Seferian-Jenkins will visit with the Seahawks today, then the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
After failing to find a trade partner for him, Lions are releasing former first-round pick Eric Ebron, per source. Another TE hits the market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Washington DE Trent Murphy intends to sign a 3-year, $21 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Browns announced that the great OT Joe Thomas is retiring.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Thomas played with 20 - 20! - different QBs during his time in Cleveland.
Cardinals now have announced they officially have released safety Tyrann Matthieu.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Cardinals will cut Safety Tyrann Mathieau, as @JayGlazer reported. Mathieu declined to take a pay cut, and Arizona is moving on.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Ravens are releasing WR Jeremy Maclin, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Packers' WR Jordy Nelson in demand:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Visiting Raiders today, then scheduled to visit the Seattle Seahawks, then the New Orleans Saints, per source.
Ravens' free-agent C Ryan Jensen's agent, Mike McCartney, said his client is planning on visiting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and then the Indianapolis Colts.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Giants are expected to give former Patriots' LT Nate Solder a four-year, $60 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Raiders' K Sebastian Janikowski is expected to visit the Los Angeles Chargers, per source. Janikowski could go from Oakland to LA.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Chiefs' CB Terrance Mitchell intends to sign a 3-year, $12 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Eagles' LB Nigel Bradham is signing a 5-year, $40 million deal, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
One of the most surprising deals of free agency will be Jerrick McKinnon's with the 49ers: It is expected to be a four-year deal worth $30 million -- an average of $7.5 million per year, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Vikings' RB Jerick McKinnon intends to sign a four-year deal with the SF 49ers, per source. 49ers land the back they wanted.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Drew Brees' contract with Saints includes a signing bonus of $10.5M, a base salary of $10.2M for 2018, $3.3M available in incentives for 2018 (likely to be earned), and - this is key - a cap hit of $24M for 2018, per @FieldYates.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Browns expected to sign former 49ers' RB Carlos Hyde, as @RapSheet said.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Tuesday, March 13
Former Patriots' RB Dion Lewis intends to sign a 4-year deal with Tennesee, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Green Bay adds Jimmy Graham and Mo Wilkerson. https://t.co/rFL8xDj5dM
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Jets don't get Kirk Cousins, but get Josh McCown and Teddy Bridgewater instead. With the first round still to come.... https://t.co/S9P7HMczOa
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
Former Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater plans to sign a one-year contract with the New York Jets when the new league year officially begins Wednesday, per @mortreport and @diannaESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
CB Trumaine Johnson intends to sign with the NY Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Cardinals' WR John Brown intends to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Isaiah Crowell intends to sign a 3-year deal with the NY Jets, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Patriots' CB Malcolm Butler intends to sign with the Tennessee Titans, per sources. Butler will play for former Patriots' LB Mike Vrabel and former Pats' personnel man Jon Robinson.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Panthers' RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to sign with the New York Giants, per source. Rejoins his former Panthers' OC Mike Shula in NY.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Colts' WR Donte Moncrief intends to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per source. Staying in AFC South.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Jets are re-signing QB Josh McCown.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Packers are releasing WR Jordy Nelson, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Jaguars' CB Aaron Colvin intends to sign a 4-year deal with the Houston Texans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Jaguars are giving WR Marqise Lee a four-year deal with a max value of $38 million, including $18M guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Sam Bradford to Arizona: 1-year for $20M, including $15M guaranteed; 1-year option for $20M, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Now that Arizona will land Sam Bradford, it leaves the Jets and Bills still in search of veterans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Veteran QBs available include Teddy Bridgewater, Josh McCown and AJ McCarron.
Sam Bradford intends to sign with Arizona, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
WR Paul Richardson plans to sign a five-year, $40 million deal with the Redskins, as @caplannfl and @MikeGarafolo reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Bills reached agreement on one-year deal with DT Kyle Williams.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Bears' LB Christian Jones plans to sign a two-year deal with the Lions, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Kirk Cousins plans to sign a three-year, fully-guaranteed contract from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Eagles' TE Trey Burton intends to sign a 4-year, $32 million deal with the Bears, as @MikeGarafolo reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Kirk Cousins is likely to sign with the Minnesota Vikings, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
"No final decisions have been made," Cousins' agent Mike McCartney said today. "The plan is to visit Minnesota first. That's all we can say right now."
Reached out to sources with the Jets, told if they don't get Cousins, then they will turn their attention to Teddy Bridgewater.
— Dianna Russini (@diannaESPN) March 13, 2018
Former Lions' DT Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles, per @mortreport and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Giants' C-G Weston Richburg intends to sign a 5-year deal with the SF 49ers when free agency opens, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Drew Brees' deal will be written as a two-year deal, but in actuality it will be a one-year deal with a team option after the first year, per source. It also will include a no-trade clause, virtually ensuring that Brees finishes his career in New Orleans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Drew Brees and Saints reached agreement on a two-year, $50 million, team-friendly deal that includes $27 million guaranteed, as @SlaterNFL and @RapSheet reported. Brees going nowhere, as expected.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Eagles - who will be in need of cap space when the new league year begins tomorrow to facilitate moves such as the trade for Michael Bennett - have created $7.5M in cap space by restructuring the contract of offensive tackle Lane Johnson, as @FieldYates reported.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Panthers' DT Star Lotulelei intends to sign a 5-year deal with the Buffalo Bills when free agency opens, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes' toys: Sammy Watkins, Tyreek Hill, Kareem Hunt, Travis Kelce.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
When free agency opens Wednesday, former Rams' WR Sammy Watkins intends to sign with the KC Chiefs, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Highest Average Annual Value - Current OL Contracts:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
G Andrew Norwell $13.3M
OT Russell Okung $13.25M
OT Trent Williams $13.2M
Few people any happier this morning than Cowboys' guard Zack Martin....he's going to get paid.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Panthers' G Andrew Norwell intends to sign with the Jaguars on a 5-year deal for $66.5 million, including $30M fully guaranteed, source tells ESPN. He is going to become NFL's highest paid guard - $13.3 million average.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Former Jaguars' WR Allen Robinson intends to sign with the Chicago Bears barring any last-minute snags when free agency opens Wednesday, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
And so with QB Case Keenum headed to Denver, Kirk Cousins is now down to three teams:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
Minnesota Vikings
Arizona Cardinals
New York Jets.
Vikings remain the favorite.
When free agency opens Wednesday, former Vikings' QB Case Keenum intends to sign with the Denver Broncos, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2018
First QB domino has fallen.
QB race is on.
Monday, March 12
Bills now getting close to entering first-round QB territory.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Trade compensation update on Cordy Glenn deal, as @PSchrags said.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Bengals get OT Cordy Glenn and Bills first-round pick (No. 21).
Bills get Bengals' No. 12 overall selection.
Bengals also get Bills' fifth-round pick and Bills get Bengals' sixth-round pick.
Giants have re-signed linebacker Mark Herzlich and guard Jon Halapio.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Washington placed 2nd-round tender on OT Ty Nsekhe, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Falcons placed a 2nd-round tender on Ricardo Allen.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Broncos placed a 2nd round tender on Shaq Barrett, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Chargers planning to place second-round tender on WR Tyrell Williams, per source. Williams has drawn interest around league and may be trade candidate if teams aren't willing to part with a second-round pick to get him.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has requested his release from the team, per @toddarcher.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Dolphins have released Lawrence Timmons, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Chiefs are releasing Tamba Hali, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
On this week's podcast, @mortreport and me discuss a wild past week in the NFL and look ahead to what promises to be a whirlwind start to the new league year this week:https://t.co/klFf7rdB6i
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Washington re-signed K Dustin Hopkins.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Cardinals expected to release RB Adrian Peterson today, per source. Peterson has a $750,000 bonus due on the third day of league year, Friday, so Arizona saves money. But Peterson still could return to Arizona later, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Before former Titans' RB DeMarco Murray arrives in Detroit later today, former Panthers' RB Jonathan Stewart is scheduled to visit first today with the Lions, per source. Detroit looking for RB help.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Sunday, March 11
Former Titans' RB DeMarco Murray is scheduled to visit Monday with the Detroit Lions, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2018
Giants informed CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie that he is being released, per @JordanRaanan and me. Giants will save $6.5 million by releasing him.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018
An example of how simple decisions this week affect players, teams and futures.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018
Aqib Talib rejected a trade that was agreed to between Denver and SF; wouldn't report. He later is traded to LA.
So SF doesn't get its CB, Richard Sherman is released and he winds up in SF.
Source: Browns won't make any trades today, a rarity. So there's that.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018
Saturday, March 10
Even coming off a torn Achilles, Richard Sherman and the 49ers both still expect that he will be ready for training camp this summer, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018
Richard Sherman tells me his 3-year deal is worth up to $39.15M. https://t.co/irXPXGT8f3
— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 11, 2018
49ers add CB Richard Sherman.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2018
Rams add CBs Marcus Peters and Aqib Talib.
NFC West 🔥
Browns' 24-hour tally:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Browns acquired:
QB Tyrod Taylor
WR Jarvis Landry
CB Damarious Randall
Packers' 4th- and 5th in 2018.
Patriots' 3rd in 2019.
Browns traded:
2018 3rd-round pick
2018 4th
2019 7th
QB Deshone Kizer
2018 4th- and 5th.
DT Danny Shelton
2018 5th.
Updated via @FieldYates and me: Browns trade Danny Shelton and a 5th round pick in '18 for the Patriots' 3rd l-round pick in '19. And there it is, the fourth Browns' trade in less than 24 hours. https://t.co/MQ6Qc8Dmha
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Browns now have made four trades in under 24 hours, the latest being Danny Shelton to New England.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Browns' GM John Dorsey has returned to NFL with lots of energy.
Raiders also have interest, and he could go to Oakland next, but first things first.... https://t.co/9LjYutAxDZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Richard Sherman could be seeing Seattle twice a year:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Sherman is scheduled to meet today with 49ers' officials, sources tell ESPN. 49ers want to make sure Sherman healing from injuries, and if both sides pleased with meeting, they will try to get contract done, per sources.
Friday, March 9
Final tally from today:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2018
Browns acquired:
QB Tyrod Taylor
WR Jarvis Landry
CB Damarious Randall
Packers' 4th- and 5th-round picks in 2018.
Browns traded:
2018 3rd-round pick
2018 4th
2019 7th
QB Deshone Kizer
2018 4th- and 5th-round picks
Still have 5 of top 65 picks next month
Browns traded QB Deshone Kizer to Packers for CB Damarious Randall, per source. In addition; the teams' swapped picks in the 4th and 5th round.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
And another trade for Browns: Packers have informed CB Damarious Randall that he is being traded to Cleveland (like everybody else), per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Cleveland traded a third-round pick firnQB Tyrod Taylor, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Browns strike again.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
This time, Cleveland agrees to trade a mid-round draft pick to Buffalo for QB Tyrod Taylor, source tells ESPN.
Taylor now will throw to new Browns' WR Jarvis Landry.
And Buffalo back in QB market.
More on SportsCenter now.
Neither of the picks in Jarvis Landry trade are a first- or second-round picks, per sources. So it will be two picks between rounds 3 and 7.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Browns trading two draft picks to Dolphins for WR Jarvis Landry, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Browns trading two draft picks to Dolphins for WR Jarvis Landry, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Richard Sherman's release now official: https://t.co/jrIB3gygaN
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Wonder what Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry, Sammy Watkins, Allen Robinson and other elite WRs now thinking....
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Buccaneers' WR Mike Evans agreed to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension that includes $55 million guaranteed.
Buccaneers' WR Mike Evans agreed to a 5-year, $82.5 million extension that includes $55 million guaranteed, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Evans now under contract through 2023 season.
And another CB deal:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Panthers trading CB Daryl Worley to Eagles in exchange for WR Torrey Smith, sources tell ESPN.
Trades continue....
Richard Sherman not the only Seahawks' CB being released today; Seattle also parting ways with CB Jeremy Lane, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Seahawks have informed perennial Pro-Bowl CB Richard Sherman that they are releasing him today, per league sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
End has come for one of the most iconic players in Seattle sports history.
Sherman will be a free agent this weekend.
Thursday, March 8
Rams are now officially moving on from their twice-franchised CB Trumaine Johnson.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
But it makes financial sense:
Trumaine Johnson made $16.7 million last season.
Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters will make a combined $12.7 million this year.
This off-season alone, Rams now have acquired CBs Aqib Talib, Sam Shields and Marcus Peters. Lots of talent and lots of personality.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Rams are expected to trade a 2018 fifth-round pick to Broncos for CB Aqib Talib, per source. https://t.co/y5eQAfOErx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2018
Bills have signed DE Owa Odighizuwa to a one-year contract.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2018
Rams signed former Packers CB Sam Shields.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2018