Greg Hardy Lobbying For NFL Opportunity
2016/05/greg-hardy-nfl-free-agent21 on our list of top 50 free agents. … It's mid-May, and one of this offseason's most talented free agent defensive ends remains on the open market.
Leon Hall Visiting Giants, Falcons
2016/05/leon-hall-visiting-giants8:35am: Only four players who earned either a spot or an honorable mention in our top 50 free agents list are still on the market, and one of those four will be visiting a team today. … The Giants have fortified the cornerback position significantly since the 2016 league year began, signing standout free agent Janoris Jenkins and using their first-round pick on Ohio State's Eli Apple.
Raiders Sign Reggie Nelson
2016/04/raiders-to-sign-reggie-nelson41 overall free agent on PFR's Top 50 free agents list when the new league year began. … The former Bengals safety who was one of the top free agents remaining on the market will fill a void created by Charles Woodson's retirement.
Reggie Nelson Unlikely To Sign With Raiders?
2016/04/reggie-nelson-oakland-raiders-nfl41 on our Top 50 NFL Free Agents List and graded out as our No. … 5 free agent safety behind George Iloka, Eric Weddle, Rodney McLeod, and Tashaun Gipson.
Reggie Nelson Visiting Raiders
2016/04/reggie-nelson-visiting-raiders41 on our Top 50 NFL Free Agents List and stands as one of the best available players of the offseason. … Free agent safety Reggie Nelson is on his way to visit the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.
Panthers Sign Brandon Boykin
2016/03/panthers-sign-brandon-boykinWhile Boykin didn't earn a spot on PFR's top 50 free agent list, we placed him sixth among free agent cornerbacks when we broke down 2016's top defensive free agents, placing him ahead of veterans like Leon Hall and Patrick Robinson due to his relative youth and upside. … Per Max Henson of Panthers.com, it's a one-year deal for the free agent cornerback.
Titans Sign Rashad Johnson
2016/03/titans-to-sign-rashad-johnsonJohnson didn't earn a spot on our list of 2016's top 50 free agents, but ranked as the seventh-best safety in our breakdown of the winter's top defensive free agents. … MARCH 25: The Titans and free agent safety Rashad Johnson have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, reports Josina Anderson of ESPN.com (via Twitter).
Latest On Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrick
2016/03/latest-new-york-jets-ryan-fitzpatrick-rg3As we approach the final week of March, just one top-20 player from our list of this year’s top 50 free agents remains unsigned.
Cowboys Backing Away From Greg Hardy?
2016/03/cowboys-backing-away-from-greg-hardyHardy ranked 21st on PFR's Top 50 Free Agents list, behind only Ryan Fitzpatrick (No. … The Cowboys haven't spoken with Greg Hardy during free agency, executive VP Stephen Jones told media, including David Moore of the Dallas Morning News.
Week In Review: 3/13/16 – 3/20/16
2016/03/week-in-review-31316-32016We’ll highlight the key moves here, but remember that you can visit PFR’s Top 50 Free Agents post to see that status of the league’s top FAs; click on the Newsstand tag to filter the site down to the largest news stories; or use the Transactions tag to focus on roster movement. … Although we’ll typically round up every major transaction and bit of news in our Week in Review, the free agent frenzy -- even during the second phase -- renders that approach completely untenable.
Notable Free Agents Still Available: Defense
2016/03/notable-free-agents-still-available-defense-2We're about a week and a half into the 2016 league year, and most of the top free agents have signed - or at least agreed to - new contracts. … With teams shifting their focus to draft preparation for the next several weeks, the height of this year's free agent period is now behind us, but that doesn't mean there aren't still many players available who will land new deals of their own in the coming weeks and months.
Notable Free Agents Still Available: Offense
2016/03/notable-free-agents-still-available-offense-2We're about a week and a half into the 2016 league year, and most of the top free agents have signed - or at least agreed to - new contracts. … With teams shifting their focus to draft preparation for the next several weeks, the height of this year's free agent period is now behind us, but that doesn't mean there aren't still many players available who will land new deals of their own in the coming weeks and months.
FA Rumors: Fitzpatrick, Steelers, Norwood
2016/03/fa-rumors-fitzpatrick-steelers-norwoodOnly five players on our list of this year's top 50 free agents remain unsigned, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (No. … The Jets and Fitzpatrick have been at an impasse since free agency opened, with Fitzpatrick seeking a sizable raise and New York offering a more modest deal.
Free Agent Rumors: Upshaw, Pats, CJ2K
2016/03/free-agent-rumors-patriots-courtney-upshawThe former second-round pick, who is visiting with the Jets today,was an honorable mention on PFR’s Top 50 Free Agents list. … A league source tells Mike Florio of PFT that the 49ers and Patriots could jump into the mix for the Ravens free agent linebacker.
FA Rumors: Upshaw, Cowboys, Hall, Dansby, Mays
2016/03/fa-rumors-upshaw-cowboys-hall-dansby-maysHe was an honorable mention on PFR's Top 50 Free Agents list. … Free agent linebacker Courtney Upshaw will meet with the Jets on Thursday, reports Peter Schrager of FOX Sports (on Twitter).
Russell Okung Still Considering Seahawks
2016/03/russell-okung-still-considering-seahawks11 player on PFR’s list of 2016’s top 50 free agents, Okung is the top unrestricted free agent left on the market. … Free agent tackle Russell Okung is still "very much" considering the Seahawks, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times tweets.
Free Agent Rumors: Robinson, Jaguars, Beachum
2016/03/free-agent-rumors-nate-robinson-jaguarsSmith, the 38th-ranked player in PFR’s top 50 free agents list, was on the field for 567 pass snaps and 414 run snaps last season. … Is this NFL free agency or a rom-com? The Jaguars tried to convince free agent Kelvin Beachum not to board his flight, hoping that he would stay and sign a contract before leaving (Twitter link via Josina Anderson of ESPN.com).
Andre Smith Deciding Between Vikings, Cardinals
2016/03/vikings-pushing-sign-andre-smithThe 38th-ranked player in PFR’s top 50 free agents list, Smith’s market has been somewhat slow to materialize. … From the sound of it, however, his free agency could come to a halt rather soon.
Where Things Stand In NFL Free Agency
2016/03/where-things-stand-in-nfl-free-agencyOlivier Vernon, Malik Jackson, and Brock Osweiler - the first three players on our list of this year's top 50 free agents - are among those that have signed new mega-deals already. … Things move fast in NFL free agency, so it should come as no surprise that just five days after the new league year began, the majority of 2016's top free agents have come off the board.
Week In Review: 3/6/16 – 3/13/16
2016/03/week-in-review-3616-31316We'll highlight the key moves here, but remember that you can visit PFR's Top 50 Free Agents post to see that status of the league's top FAs; click on the Newsstand tag to filter the site down to the largest news stories; or use the Transactions tag to focus on roster movement. … Top 10 Free Agents:
Bears Sign Jerrell Freeman
2016/03/bears-sign-jerrell-freemanFreeman ranked 23rd on our list of this year's top 50 free agents. … The Bears reached a three-year accord with former Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman, per the team's Twitter account.
Jaguars Sign Prince Amukamara
2016/03/jaguars-prince-amukamara-agree-to-deal3-ranked cornerback on PFR's top 50 free agents list, has struggled with injuries throughout his five-year career. … 3:36pm: A busy week continues for the Jaguars, as the team has agreed to terms on a deal for free agent cornerback Prince Amukamara, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter (via Twitter).
NFC FA Rumors: Vikings, Cowboys, Long, Conte
2016/03/nfc-fa-rumors-vikings-cowboys-long-conteThe 38th-ranked player in PFR's top 50 free agents list, Smith's market has been slower to materialize than Mitchell Schwartz, the other top right tackle in this year's class. … Here's more on free agents from around the NFC:
Russell Okung To Visit Steelers; Several Teams Still In Mix
2016/03/russell-okung-to-visit-giants-lions11 player on PFR's list of 2016's top 50 free agents, Okung is the top UFA remaining. … The Steelers aren't generally big on pursuing high-priced free agents but do have Kelvin Beachum unsigned as a UFA.
NFC Free Agent Rumors: Giants, Vernon, Nelson
2016/03/free-agent-rumors-giants-vernon-nelson41 on our Top 50 NFL Free Agents List. … Washington has some interest in free safety Reggie Nelson, Mike Jones of The Washington Post tweets.