No Players Selected In Supplemental Draft
2014/07/players-selected-supplemental-draftThe 2014 NFL supplemental draft has come and gone, and for the second consecutive year, no players were selected, according to Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com (via Twitter).
Offseason In Review: New York Jets
2014/07/offseason-review-new-york-jetsReceived four compensatory draft picks. … Gone from the roster is the troubled Mike Goodson, who will have to get his house in order before getting back to the gridiron.
Poll: Who Will Win The AFC East?
2014/07/poll-will-win-afc-eastFinally, last year's East cellar-dweller - the Bills - swung for the fences on draft day two months ago, trading 2015's first-round pick to the Browns in order to move up to snag wide receiver Sammy Watkins fourth overall.
Offseason In Review: Buffalo Bills
2014/07/offseason-review-buffalo-bills224) and an additional draft pick that will be either a 2015 fourth-rounder, a 2016 third-rounder, or a 2016 fourth-rounder, depending on conditions met by Brown's and Stevie Johnson's performance. … On the offensive side of the ball, the Bills' biggest move undoubtedly occurred in the 2014 draft when they decided to trade their 2014 and 2015 first-round picks to the Browns in order to move up and draft three-time All-American receiver Sammy Watkins out of Clemson with the fourth overall pick.
Offseason In Review: Jacksonville Jaguars
2014/07/offseason-review-jacksonville-jaguarsSigned 17 rookie free agents after the draft. … However, the club learned from its mistakes with Gabbert, and veteran Chad Henne, who has performed as well as could be expected for the Jaguars, was re-signed in order to give Bortles some time to learn without being thrown into the fire from day one.
2014 NFL Trades
2014/07/2014-nfl-tradesWhile the other 25 deals were simple draft pick swaps, many of those trades could also end up significantly shaping franchises -- Sammy Watkins, Johnny Manziel, and Teddy Bridgewater were among the rookies selected with traded draft picks. … Here, in reverse chronological order, are 2014's NFL trades:
Offseason In Review: Kansas City Chiefs
2014/06/offseason-review-kansas-city-chiefsSigned 6 rookie free agents after the draft. … In order to succeed, big strides will need to be made by Andy Reid's young pair of bookend offensive linemen- Stephenson and Fisher.
Offseason In Review: San Diego Chargers
2014/06/offseason-review-san-diego-chargersSigned 17 rookie free agents after the draft. … 57 and 125 overall) to the Dolphins in order to trade up seven spots to No.
Traded NFL Draft Picks For 2015
2014/06/traded-nfl-draft-picks-2015However, it's far from the only move that will shake up next year's draft order. … While most 2015 NFL draft picks that get traded won't do so until after the 2014 season, or during next year's draft itself, plenty of selections have already changed hands.
Jets Sign Dexter McDougle
2014/06/jets-sign-dexter-mcdougleWith the cornerback in the fold, the Jets have now inked all 12 of their draft picks from this year's class, as shown in PFR's running list. … The Jets passed on top CBs like Darqueze Dennard, Jason Verrett, and Bradley Roby in order to take Louisville safety Calvin Pryor in the first round.
Johnny Manziel, Browns Agree To Terms
2014/06/johnny-manziel-browns-agree-termsAfter passing on Manziel with the eighth overall pick, the Browns sent the 26th and 83rd overall selections to Philadelphia in order to move up to No.
Lions Sign First-Rounder Eric Ebron
2014/06/lions-sign-first-rounder-eric-ebronEbron posted a photo of him putting pen to paper, announcing that it's a "done deal." The move ensures that Detroit now has its entire 2014 draft class under contract. … Ndamukong Suh is the most notable restructure candidate on the roster, but the club wouldn't necessarily have had to do…
North Notes: Archer, Lions, Suh, Pouncey
2014/06/north-notes-archer-lions-suh-pounceyThe move leaves Pittsburgh with one draft pick left to lock up, in second-round defensive lineman Stephon Tuitt. … In order to finalize the signing of first-round tight end Eric Ebron, the Lions will have to either restructure Suh's deal or rework other smaller contracts.
Extra Points: Draft, Irsay, Carr, Incognito
2014/06/extra-points-draft-irsay-carr-incognitoThe NFL draft has become a behemoth, so much so that rumors of its location changing have become headlines. … Speaking to ESPN's Kevin Seifert, Savage advocates for pushing back the declaration deadline in order provide teams with more evaluation…
Extra Points: Newton, Foles, Romo, Bills
2014/06/quick-hits-4Good news for Los Angeles, Chicago, and Madison Square Garden landlord James Dolan: they're all finalists to host the 2015 NFL Draft, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. … It's very possible that Kaepernick, as others have suggested, specifically wanted an under-value deal in order to make new deals possible for others on the roster.
Bears Sign Jimmy Clausen
2014/06/bears-sign-jimmy-clausenThe Bears already have three backup QBs in camp in Jordan Palmer, late draft pick David Fales, and practice squad holdover Jerrod Johnson. … The Bears will have to cut someone in order to create space for Clausen but no such move has been announced yet.
NFC Notes: Goodwin, Saints, 49ers, Giants
2014/06/nfc-notes-goodwin-saints-49ers-giantsAccording to Katherine Terrell of the Times-Picayune (Twitter link), head coach Sean Payton confirmed that the Saints waited until June to sign Goodwin in order to avoid him being linked to future draft pick compensation.
Bills Sign Sammy Watkins
2014/06/bills-sign-sammy-watkinsIt makes Watkins the highest-drafted player so far to officially ink his deal, surpassing No. … Watkins, a Clemson product who was considered the draft's top wide receiver, went to Buffalo after the club traded its 2015 first-rounder, among other picks, in order to move up from No.
Bills CEO Denies Ownership Situation Affecting Football Decisions
2014/05/bills-ceo-denies-ownership-situation-affecting-football-decisionsDuring 2014's draft, only one NFL team traded away a future first-round pick in order to move up this year, as the Bills sent their 2015 first-rounder to Cleveland as part of a package to move up five spots to snag wideout Sammy Watkins.
NFC Notes: Suh, Witten, Falcons, 49ers
2014/05/nfc-notes-suh-witten-falcons-49ersAs Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press outlines, Suh alluded to having an opportunity on draft day in 2010 to be selected by a team besides the Lions, in the same way that Eli Manning pushed to land on the Giants rather than the Chargers. … Although Suh brought up the 2010 draft in order to illustrate his satisfaction with being a member of the Lions, it may have had the opposite effect, since it hadn't been public knowledge that the defensive tackle even entertained the possibility of a Manning-esque move back in '10.
NFC East Notes: Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
2014/05/nfc-east-notes-cowboys-eagles-giants-2The Eagles have signed fourth-round pick Jaylen Watkins, fifth-round pick Taylor Hart, and undrafted free agent Devan Morgan, reports Jeff McClane of the Philadelphia Inquirer (via Twitter). … So I have to reboot my whole system and get it in order."
Minor Moves: Benn, Steelers, Bucs, Chapas
2014/05/minor-moves-benn-steelersHe's underachieved to this point, however, and was drafted lower than his ability dictates for a reason. … Terms of the deal weren't announced, but Benn's contract was reworked in order to avoid the $1.1MM he was due this season, writes Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com.
NFC Roundup: Suh, Cowboys, Bears, Eagles
2014/05/nfc-roundup-suh-cowboys-bears-eaglesJason Witten was pleased with the Cowboys draft, as he believes the selection of guard Zack Martin shows Dallas wants to improve to the running game, according to Carlos Mendez of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. … In order for a trade to take place, it would probably take a willingness from Suh to restructure his deal, along with a first- or second-round pick heading to Detroit.
Minor Moves: Seahawks, Cowboys, Colts, Chiefs
2014/05/minor-moves-bills-chiefs-broncosWith teams adding draft picks and undrafted free agents, cuts may have to be made in order to clear spots on 90-man rosters for the new arrivals.
Post-Draft Notes: Sam, Vikings, Bills, Jets
2014/05/draft-notes-brown-jets-samThe 2014 NFL draft is now behind us, and you can check out the results sorted by chronological order and by team.