Offseason In Review: Green Bay Packers
2015/07/offseason-review-green-bay-packers-2Indeed, Cobb may have had as many as seven other offers on the table, but because he chose to remain with the team that drafted him, the Packers now have the luxury of fielding one of the most dynamic receiving tandems in the game for the next few years. … Like Cobb, Bulaga agreed to take a contract a little under market value in order to stay in Green Bay as an integral part of a legitimate championship contender.
Offseason in Review: Minnesota Vikings
2015/07/offseason-in-review-minnesota-vikingsThe Vikings didn't do a whole lot of business in free agency but they did upgrade through trades and the draft. … Greg Jennings was asked to restructure his contract in order to remain with the team, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement and that led to the wide receiver being released in mid-March.
2015 Supplemental Draft Taking Place Today
2015/07/2015-supplemental-nfl-draft-todayThe NFL's 2015 supplemental draft is scheduled to take place today at 12:00pm central time, with 10 minutes allotted for each round. … While last year's records contribute significantly to the selection order in the supplemental draft, the order today won't necessarily be quite the same as it was in the 2015 draft.
Offseason In Review: Dallas Cowboys
2015/07/offseason-in-review-dallas-cowboysByron Jones was the Cowboys' first pick of the draft but it was Randy Gregory who was the biggest name in Dallas' haul this year. … In order to accommodate the re-signing McClain and additional forthcoming moves, the Cowboys created some extra cap space by restructuring Tony Romo‘s contract.
Extra Points: Battle, Broncos, Saints, Jags
2015/07/extra-points-battle-broncos-saints-jagsLanding Battle would likely cost any of the above teams a third-round pick, per Eckel, with the Falcons ahead of them in the draft order. … There is a strong chance that former Clemson offensive tackle Isaiah Battle will be taken in Thursday's supplemental draft, which allows NFL clubs to select players who for some reason (academic trouble or disciplinary issues are a couple of examples) were unable to enter the standard draft.
Offseason In Review: Miami Dolphins
2015/07/offseason-in-review-miami-dolphinsGetting rid of Ellerbe in the deal justifies the high price paid for Stills, and is the closest thing seen in the NFL to the NBA version of using draft picks to sweeten a salary dump. … Stanford, Jason Trusnik, and Jonathan Freeny are all usable players, but since they're more or less replacement level, the Dolphins could afford to let them leave during the offseason in order to throw their resources elsewhere on the roster.
Offseason In Review: New York Jets
2015/07/offseason-in-review-new-york-jetsAt the outset of free agency, Darrelle Revis opted to return to the team that drafted him on a five-year, $70MM deal. … However, the Jets recognize his talent and in order to help seal the deal in trade talks, the Jets agreed to sweeten his contract before acquiring him from Chicago.
Lions Sign First Round Pick Laken Tomlinson
2015/06/lions-laken-tomlinson23 pick in the draft but they moved back in a deal with the Broncos in order to add veteran center/guard Manny Ramirez.
Saints Sign Josh Morgan
2015/05/saints-sign-morganThe 2008 sixth-round draft pick didn't play on special teams last season, so he'll probably try to make the Saints' roster based on his offensive ability alone. … The club will need to make two roster moves soon in order to comply with the offseason maximum of 90.
2015 NFL Draft Pick Signings
2015/05/2015-draft-signingsHaving made their draft picks for 2015, the next step for NFL teams is to get their draftees under contract. … We'll keep tabs on which players have signed in this space, with teams listed in alphabetical order and a tally of their signed picks noted in parentheses.
Chargers GM On Gurley, Gordon, Collins
2015/05/chargers-gm-gurley-gordon-collinsSome draft prognosticators had the Rams selecting Todd Gurley at No. … 15 in order to draft Melvin Gordon.
Texans, Whitney Mercilus Agree To Extension
2015/05/texans-whitney-mercilus-agree-extensionSmith of the Houston Chronicle (on Twitter) notes, the Texans have also locked up former draft picks Kareem Jackson and…… Mercilus was eligible for a fifth-year option this year and it's now apparent that Houston declined the option in order to work out a longer pact.
Week In Review: 4/26/15 – 5/3/15
2015/05/week-review-42615-5315The 2015 NFL draft is in the books --- check out the entire results, both by by draft order and by team. … There were a number of trades during the draft, and there will be plenty of undrafted free agent signings in the coming days.
Eagles Notes: Mathis, Lions, Collins
2015/05/eagles-notes-mathis-lions-collinsBefore the draft, many fans and pundits expected the Eagles to be aggressive in moving up to try to get Marcus Mariota and other players in order to strengthen the roster, putting current players and future draft picks on the trading block in order to create packages to go after prospects they valued highly.
Extra Points: Glennon, Pats, Panthers, S. Moss
2015/05/extra-points-glennon-pats-panthers-s-mossAs soon as the 2015 NFL concludes, there will be a flurry of news related to undrafted free agent signings. … Cardona will apply for an exemption that will allow him to postpone his service in order to pursue an NFL career.
Colts Acquire No. 151 Pick From 49ers
2015/05/colts-acquire-no-151-pick-49ersThey also drafted Parry's teammate on the defensive line Henry Anderson yesterday in round three. … 244) in order to move up to that spot.
NFC Notes: Eagles, Bennett, Collins, Boone
2015/05/nfc-notes-eagles-bennett-collins-booneFurther, Kelly says the Eagles had a second-round grade on Hicks and saw him more than any other prospect prior to the draft, reports the Inquirer's Zach Berman (via Twitter). … Louis had discussions with five other teams, per Howard Balzer (Twitter link), who says the team was willing to move down so far in the second round in order to pick up a third-round pick.
Browns Could Move Up Or Down
2015/04/browns-moveCleveland is keeping their options wide open heading into tonight's draft, Rapoport adds. … Cabot also reported that the Browns do not want to surrender their first-rounder in 2016 in order to land the Oregon quarterback.
NFC North Rumors: Packers, Peterson, Bennett
2015/04/nfc-north-rumors-packers-peterson-bennettWhen asked if he expects tight end Martellus Bennett to still be on the roster after the draft, Bears head coach John Fox responded in the affirmative, according to Jeff Dickerson of ESPN.com. … “I’m under gag order on the Adrian Peterson situation, but I believe something’s gonna happen,” Carter said.
2015 NFL Draft Primer
2015/04/2015-nfl-draft-primerYou can check out the complete 2015 draft order by round right here. … The 2015 NFL draft gets underway in a matter of hours, and we'll be covering all the picks, trades, and notable rumors here at Pro Football Rumors.
La’el Collins Returning To Louisiana
2015/04/lael-collins-returning-louisianaHaving traveled to Chicago this week, LSU guard La'el Collins was set to be one of 27 prospects that would be in attendance at the 2015 draft. … Instead, Collins had opted to leave Chicago to return to Louisiana in order to meet with police in an effort to clear his name, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter links).
Draft Notes: Cooper, Lions, Collins
2015/04/draft-notes-cooper-lions-collinsIn his latest mock draft, Peter King of The MMQB sees the first two picks going as most of us suspect they will: Jameis Winston to the Buccaneers and Marcus Mariota to the Titans. … The Lions among the teams making lots of calls about possibly moving down in the draft in order to get more picks and they're not alone in that, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com tweets.
West Notes: St. Louis, Polk, Rams
2015/04/west-notes-st-louis-polk-ramsGregory, despite his off-field issues, is regarded as the draft's best pass rusher, and that's saying a lot given this year's crop. … Of course, to get a new stadium greenlit, they'll have to figure out how to fund it and there could be legal hurdles to overcome in order to use taxpayer money.
Eagles VP On Mariota, Kelly, Draft
2015/04/eagles-vp-mariota-kelly-draft“Really, the way we look at it is draft picks — every draft pick you have is an opportunity to improve your football team. … In order to play man coverage, they have to have the athleticism to do that.
Pauline’s Latest: Mariota, Browns, Rams
2015/04/paulines-latest-mariota-browns-ramsWith just 10 days left until the 2015 NFL draft gets underway, Tony Pauline of DraftInsider.net has plenty of updates for us this morning, including news on visits, workouts, and possible risers and fallers. … Louis could trade down in the first round or trade up from the second round in order to try to land McKinney.