Jaguars Sign Stefen Wisniewski
2015/04/jaguars-sign-stefen-wisniewskiPro Football Focus (subscription required) gave Wisniewski high marks for his performance during the 2012 and 2013 seasons, as the center ranked in the top-20 among eligible center candidates.
Stefen Wisniewski Visited Washington
2015/04/stefen-wisniewski-visited-washingtonWith Michael Crabtree now under contract with the Raiders, only two of PFR's top 50 free agents for 2015 remain unsigned, and one of those two players is former Raiders center Stefen Wisniewski. … The veteran lineman has made several visits since free agency began, meeting with the Patriots, Jaguars, and the Titans before he headed to Washington.
Joe Barksdale To Visit Titans
2015/04/joe-barksdale-visit-titansJoe Barksdale, one of the few players on PFR's list of top 50 free agents who remains on the market, has a visit lined up with the Titans, according to Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean (via Twitter). … When I placed Barksdale 36th on our list of 2015's best free agents, I noted that the lack of reliable, consistent tackles with starting experience made the veteran a potentially attractive option.
Stefen Wisniewski Visiting Titans
2015/04/stefen-wisniewski-visiting-titansThe 26-year-old stands as one of the last of PFR's top 50 free agents who is still without a deal. … Free agent center Stefen Wisniewski is visiting the Titans today, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports (on Twitter).
Notable Free Agents Still Available: Offense
2015/04/notable-free-agents-still-available-offenseIt has been 24 days since the 2015 free agent period officially got underway, and most of this year's big names have come off the board within the last few weeks, if not before free agency formally opened. … Barksdale is the top option among this group, and I'd expect him to sign relatively soon.
FA Notes: Wisniewski, Lowery, Housler, Sam
2015/04/fa-notes-wisniewski-lowery-housler-samOne of the last of our top 50 free agents who is still without a deal, center Stefen Wisniewski has seen his market move slowly in part because he underwent shoulder surgery this offseason to repair a torn labrum. … Here's more on Wisniewski and a few other free agents:
Cowboys Re-Sign Rolando McClain
2015/04/cowboys-re-sign-rolando-mcclainMcClain initially ranked 35th last month on my list of this year's top 50 free agents. … McClain will be joined by incoming free agents Jasper Brinkley and Andrew Gachkar on the new-look unit.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Joe Barksdale
2015/03/free-agent-stock-watch-joe-barksdaleAs we head into April, there are just four remaining unsigned free agents that were listed among Pro Football Rumors' Top 50 FAs. … Our 29th overall free agent, receiver Michael Crabtree, had a down year in 2014, and PFR's Rory Parks look at why he remains on the open market.
Free Agent Stock Watch: Rolando McClain
2015/03/free-agent-stock-watch-rolando-mcclainOf our top 50 free agents, only four remain unsigned, and only one (Michael Crabtree) ranked higher on our list than McClain. … Linebackers Justin Durant and Bruce Carter, who were regular contributors in 2014, have signed elsewhere this month, replaced by incoming free agents Jasper Brinkley and Andrew Gachkar.
Pro Football Rumors Features
2015/03/pro-football-rumors-features-6Our top 50 free agents list has been updated to reflect the contracts signed by the players featured on the list. … While many of the top players have already come off the board, you can keep tabs on the remaining 2015 veteran free agents by position using our list, which will be updated throughout the spring.
Jermaine Gresham To Undergo Back Surgery
2015/03/jermaine-gresham-undergo-back-surgeryThe 26-year-old was certainly one of the more intriguing options on the free agent market, but his subpar 2014 campaign didn't earn him a place on Luke Adams' list of the top 50 free agents. … Free agent tight end Jermaine Gresham was diagnosed with a herniated disc earlier today, and NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the former Bengals weapon is scheduled for back surgery on Thursday.
Greg Hardy Rumors: Monday
2015/03/greg-hardy-rumors-mondayWhen I ranked Greg Hardy 11th in my list of top 50 free agents of 2015, I noted that no player's value was more difficult to pin down than Hardy's, given his off-field troubles and his uncertain status for the start of the coming season. … The market so far has reflected the difficult nature of assigning a value to Hardy -- of our top 25 free agents, only the former Panthers defensive end remains unsigned.
Chiefs Re-Sign Ron Parker
2015/03/chiefs-re-sign-ron-parkerHe was an honorable mention in our rankings of the top 50 free agents.… Another free agent safety is off the board, as Terez A.
Saints Sign C.J. Spiller
2015/03/saints-sign-c-j-spillerThe addition of Spiller, who ranked 26th on PFR's list of top 50 free agents, almost certainly eliminates the possibility…… While the team decided to retain Ingram, an unrestricted free agent, Jimmy Graham has been traded to the Seahawks, and Stills is on the verge of being dealt to the Dolphins.
Washington Signs Chris Culliver
2015/03/washington-sign-chris-culliverWhen I listed PFR's top 50 free agents last Saturday, I ranked Culliver 24th, and fourth among cornerbacks, behind Byron Maxwell, Flowers, and Jackson. … 8:11am: Another top free agent has come off the board, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, who reports (via Twitter) that Washington has agreed to terms on a four-year contract for former 49ers cornerback Chris Culliver.
Titans Sign Brian Orakpo, Derrick Morgan
2015/03/titans-reach-deals-orakpo-morganWhen I ranked PFR's top 50 free agents last weekend, both Orakpo and Morgan squeezed into the top 20, at 19th and 20th respectively. … 7:05am: After staying relatively silent throughout the first few days of 2015's free agent period, the Titans have made their big splash on Friday morning, fortifying their defense with a pair of pass rushers, per multiple reports.
Washington Signs Terrance Knighton
2015/03/washington-sign-terrance-knightonWhen Luke Adams listed PFR’s top 50 free agents recently, he ranked Pot Roast 16th on our list. … One of Washington's top priorities this offseason was to beef up the defensive line and they've done just that with the additions of Stephen Paea, Ricky Jean-Francois, and Knighton.
Latest On Terrance Knighton
2015/03/latest-terrance-knightonWhen Luke Adams listed PFR’s top 50 free agents recently, he ranked Pot Roast 16th on our list.
Nick Fairley Visiting Rams
2015/03/nick-fairley-visiting-ramsWhen I ranked this year's top 50 free agents last weekend, I placed Fairley 18th, which makes him one of…… One of the league's best defensive lines could add even more talent in free agency.
Bucs Sign Henry Melton To One-Year Deal
2015/03/bucs-finalizing-deal-henry-meltonWhen I ranked my top 50 free agents over the weekend, I placed Melton 49th, noting that despite his past health issues, he can make a real impact when he's on the field. … 8:15am: After hosting him for a free agent visit this week, the Buccaneers are finalizing an agreement to sign defensive tackle Henry Melton, reports Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times (Twitter links).
Patriots To Sign Jabaal Sheard
2015/03/patriots-sign-jabaal-sheardHe ranked 32nd on Luke Adams' list of the top 50 free agents.
Pats, Seahawks, Ravens Interested In Knighton
2015/03/pats-seahawks-ravens-interested-knightonWhen Luke Adams listed PFR’s top 50 free agents recently, he ranked Pot Roast 16th on our list. … Free agent defensive tackle Terrance Knighton is drawing interest from the Patriots, Seahawks, and Ravens, according to Troy E.
Jason Worilds To Retire
2015/03/jason-worilds-retireOver the weekend, I ranked the former second-round pick 14th on my list of this year's top 50 free agents. … On the heels of 26-year-old Jake Locker announcing his retirement earlier today, free agent linebacker Jason Worilds, who just turned 27 last Tuesday, has also confirmed he plans to step away from football, according to a statement released by his agent Jason Bernstein (Twitter link).
Bengals Re-Sign Clint Boling
2015/03/bengals-close-re-signing-clint-boling44 among PFR's Top 50 free agents, was especially excellent in 2014, grading as the league's eighth-best guard per Pro Football Focus (subscription required). … That's not a bad deal for the Bengals, considering other top free agent interior linemen, like Mike Iupati and Rodney Hudson, received $8MM+ annual salaries.
Knighton Won’t Sign With Raiders, Broncos
2015/03/terrance-knighton-wont-sign-raidersWhen Luke Adams listed PFR’s top 50 free agents recently, he ranked Pot Roast 16th on our list. … The free agent defensive tackle told Josina Anderson of ESPN.com (via Twitter) that things didn't work out between him and Oakland.