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AFC East Rumors: Jets, Glenn, Dolphins

June 17th, 2017 at 6:47pm CST by Sam Robinson

While the Josh McCown–Christian Hackenberg battle for this season’s quarterback job looks closer than expected exiting minicamp, the Jets‘ focus could be on the 2018 crop of passers. As of now viewed as a better quarterback draft class than 2017’s, the 2018 contingent is where the Jets are expected to look for their next starter here, per Rich Cimini of ESPN.com. Hackenberg’s development is the caveat here, Cimini writes, with the former Penn State starter still tentatively the quarterback of the future entering this season. Noting the Jets could have upwards of $80MM in cap space in 2018, Cimini doesn’t hear Gang Green planning for a monster offer to Jimmy Garoppolo or Kirk Cousins — should those players become available.

This draft-based thinking follows an Albert Breer TheMMQB.com report that indicated many in the league are under the impression the Jets are positioning themselves to make a run for the No. 1 pick and use this as a developmental year. Tanking, essentially. Specifically, Breer wrote that owner Woody Johnson, and not the football staff, has his eyes on the No. 1 pick and a potential franchise quarterback. USC’s Sam Darnold, UCLA’s Josh Rosen and Wyoming’s Josh Allen are the early prizes, but Breer cautions in planning too far ahead, noting Mitch Trubisky and Patrick Mahomes were not thought to be first-round picks a year ago.

Here’s more from the AFC East.

New Bills HC Sean McDermott expects Cordy Glenn to be ready for training camp, but the cornerstone left tackle spent all three minicamp practices in a walking boot, Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News reports. Glenn suffered a high ankle sprain during training camp last year and missed five regular-season games. This ankle problem intervened last season and has plagued the sixth-year left tackle for many months now. The Bills drafted Dion Dawkins in the second round and re-signed right tackle Jordan Mills, so they have a bit more depth this year on the edge.
The NFL is investigating an alleged incident that took place between Jets linebacker Darron Lee and his girlfriend at a music festival earlier this month. Todd Bowles described it as an argument between Lee and his girlfriend, and Cimini (Twitter link) doesn’t expect a suspension to come for the second-year inside linebacker. Lee was a part-time starter last season, but now that David Harris is off the roster, Cimini expects the ex-Ohio State standout to be a locked-in starter.
DeVante Parker has drawn immense praise from the Dolphins this offseason. OC Clyde Christensen said he expects the third-year wideout to have a “gigantic year.” Breer wonders where Jarvis Landry fits into this equation, especially if Parker follows through on this offseason promise. Miami re-signed deep threat Kenny Stills to a four-year, $32MM deal. Parker would be on course to surpass that should he progress, but the 24-year-old wideout is under team control through 2019 — provided the Fins pick up his fifth-year option next May. Landry is entering a contract year and confirmed the team and his camp are discussing an extension, but the slot dynamo said those talks aren’t in the serious stage yet. Landry does not plan to hold out, but with the 24-year-old wideout having been the Fins’ most reliable receiver over the past three years, this wideout contract puzzle is a situation worth monitoring.
The veteran purge the Jets have orchestrated this summer could conceivably include Buster Skrine, but Cimini doesn’t expect the cornerback to be cut (Twitter link). Skrine is signed through 2018, and it would cost the Jets $5MM in dead money to cut him. That number drops to $2MM next year. He’s owed $8.5MM in each of the next two years. New York, which has created significant cap space this offseason, has Morris Claiborne and Marcus Williams signed through this season. Skrine is the only notable Jets corner signed beyond 2017.

AFC East Notes: Jordan, Bills, Glenn, Jets, Pats

August 8th, 2016 at 7:33pm CST by Zachary Links

The NFL has officially cleared Dolphins defensive end Dion Jordan for practice, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter link). Jordan was conditionally reinstated by the league last week, and was required to attend counseling before being reevaluated prior to the start of the season. Apparently, Jordan has followed through, although he might not be able to return to the field immediately thanks to injury concerns. As Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald recently wrote, Jordan is recovering from knee surgery and hasn’t looked to be in great shape during camp, so while gaining clearance from the NFL is a step in the right direction, Jordan isn’t yet out of the woods.

Here’s more from the AFC East:

Bills left tackle Cordy Glenn suffered a high-ankle sprain, a source tells Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). The good news is that it doesn’t sound like there is structural damage, but Glenn will likely be out for the preseason as the team monitors his injury. Any missed time during the regular season would surely sting for Buffalo, considering Glenn’s importance to the offensive line. This offseason, the Bills used the franchise tender on Glenn before signing him to a five-year, , $65MM deal with $26.5MM fully guaranteed at signing. The 26-year-old Glenn (27 in September) has been a quiet stalwart in Buffalo the past few seasons and has started 61 games since being selected in the second round in 2012. Glenn rated as Pro Football Focus‘ No. 10 overall tackle and fifth-best left-edge protector last season, and was considered one of the top priorities for the Bills heading into free agency.
Jets GM Mike Maccagnan kept the 2017 offseason in the back of his mind as he made moves prior to the 2015 season, Seth Walder of the New York Daily News writes. For example, David Harris, Marcus Gilchrist, Brandon Marshall, and Buster Skrine – all of whom were acquired and/or signed to new deals last offseason – do not have guaranteed salaries for 2017. That does not mean the Jets will seek to cut them loose, but they have the flexibility if need be. In addition, Breno Giacomini, Ryan Clady, Nick Mangold, Erin Henderson, Jarvis Jenkins, and Nick Folk could all be cut next year with a minimal cap hit or no real cap hit.
Ben Volin of The Boston Globe took an early stab at the Patriots’ 53-man roster. At running back, Volin sees the Pats keeping Dion Lewis, LeGarrette Blount, Brandon Bolden, and D.J. Foster, which leaves 2014 fourth-round pick James White on the outside looking in. Volin feels that Foster, a UDFA out of Arizona State, has the edge because of his hands and ability to make catches in traffic.

AFC Notes: Titans, Bolts, Chiefs, Bills

May 19th, 2016 at 5:21pm CST by Zachary Links

The latest from the AFC:

Titans GM Jon Robinson confirmed that he tried to trade Zach Mettenberger before waiving him. “There were a lot of teams we touched base with over the course of the draft weekend that had interest in Zach, and a lot of those teams ended up selecting quarterbacks at some point in the draft,’’ Robinson said (via Jim Wyatt of Titans Online). “For whatever reason those discussions never really manifested, or culminated into anything.”
The Chargers‘ two-year contract with center Matt Slauson carries a $3MM base, Michael Gehlken of U-T San Diego tweets. The veteran can earn another $1.25MM in bonuses and escalators via playing time.
The Chiefs had free agent guard Amini Silatolu in for a visit recently, a source tells Adam Caplan of ESPN.com (via Twitter). The team is continuing to evaluate the guard position, and that includes a potential signing of the former Carolina lineman.
Mike Rodak of ESPN.com has details on Cordy Glenn‘s five-year extension with the Bills. In 2018, $8MM of his $9.25MM base salary is guaranteed for injury only at signing, though $1.5MM of that amount becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2017 league year. The other $6.5MM of that amount becomes fully guaranteed on the third day of the 2018 league year. He can also earn up to $1MM in All-Pro and Pro Bowl escalators. His $2MM roster bonus is due on the fifth day of the 2018 league year.

AFC East Notes: Jets, Bills, Glenn, Patriots

May 8th, 2016 at 12:51pm CST by Zachary Links

A decorated Division II college quarterback, Jason Vander Laan is attempting to make the Jets as a tight end, as Brian Costello of the New York Post writes.

“It’s a different perspective,” said Vander Laan, who has never played tight end before. “It’s different being in the huddle and not calling out the play. It’s different lining up and not touching the ball every play. But I’m having a great time and having fun out here. There’s still plenty of learning to be done. I’m just trying to get the hang of things and pick up the system.”

The former Ferris State star won D2’s equivalent of the Heisman Trophy in each of the last two years. In 2015, he threw for 2,626 yards and 27 touchdowns and rushed for 1,542 yards and 24 touchdowns. Now, he’ll try and apply that athleticism to a brand new position.

Here’s more out of the AFC East:

Jason Fitzgerald of Over The Cap was surprised by the big money contracts given to Terron Armstead and Cordy Glenn. While both players came away with sizable deals, Fitzgerald believes that Glenn is the bigger winner of the two with cap hits in ’17 and ’18 that could very likely be restructured. As for the Bills‘ side of things, Fitzgerald isn’t sure why the team traded its future financial flexibility for immediate cap relief when it wasn’t necessary.
Malcolm Butler‘s rise from undrafted free agent to Pro Bowler has made other UDFAs want to join up with the Patriots, as Mike Reiss of ESPN.com writes. This year, the Pats signed three undrafted corners in Illinois’ V’Angelo Bentley, Auburn’s Jonathan Jones and Florida Atlantic’s Cre’Von LeBlanc. “Clearly when a tryout guy like Malcolm Butler ends up where he does, it’s an example of how they play the best players and it’s truly an open competition, no matter how you got there,” said Joe Linta, who represents Jones. Jones is a particularly interesting prospect – he posted a 4.3 second 40-yard-dash time, but teams were concerned about his 5’9″ height.
On Saturday, the Dolphins and Cameron Wake reached agreement on a two-year, $15MM extension. The seven-year veteran made only seven appearances last season due to a torn ACL, but the team ostensibly believes that he has fully recovered from that injury.

Bills Sign Cordy Glenn To Extension

May 7th, 2016 at 9:55am CST by Zachary Links

SATURDAY, 9:55am: ESPN’s Mike Rodak has several more details on Glenn’s new contract:

Glenn’s 2016 cap number currently stands at $6.2MM, a significant savings over the $13.7MM franchise tag. As a result, the Bills save $7.5MM, giving them more than $14MM in total cap space.

The 26-year-old is set to make $3MM in base salary for 2016, followed by bases salaries and cap hits of $9MM/$14.2MM (2017), $9.25MM/$14.45MM (2018), $7.25MM/$12.45MM (2019), and $7.5MM/$12.7MM (2020). The 2017 salary is fully guaranteed, while he’s assured $8MM of his 2018 salary.

Glenn also received a $16MM signing bonus, and he’s set to earn $2MM in roster bonuses from 2017 through 2020.

TUESDAY, 6:14pm: The Bills have officially announced the deal.

5:51pm: Glenn will get $26.5MM fully guaranteed at signing, Mike Florio of PFT tweets.

5:33pm: It’s a five-year, $65MM deal with $36MM guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (via Twitter). The left tackle will receive $19MM in 2016 and $30MM total in his first two years, according to a source.

5:22pm: The Bills and Cordy Glenn have agreed on a new five-year deal, ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter tweets. Glenn signed his franchise tender in early March but the two sides have been working hard to hammer out a long-term pact. Financial terms of the deal are not yet known.

The 26-year-old Glenn has been a quiet stalwart in Buffalo the past few seasons and has started 61 games since being selected in the second round in 2012. Glenn rated as Pro Football Focus‘ No. 10 overall tackle and fifth-best left-edge protector last season, and had been considered one of the top priorities for the Bills heading into free agency, along with fellow offensive lineman Richie Incognito.

Having been one of the NFL’s most cap-strapped teams heading into this offseason, the Bills had to make several other roster moves to help accommodate the franchise tag for Glenn and additional offseason business. At the outset of the offseason, the club restructured Corey Graham‘s contract, and cut several veteran players, including Mario Williams, Kraig Urbik, Leodis McKelvin, and Anthony Dixon.

In the long term, the Bills have managed to reduce Glenn’s 2016 cap hit by inking him to a longer-term extension. Had he played out 2016 under his old deal, Glenn would have carried a $13.7MM cap hit. Glenn is a client of Pat Dye, an agent with a track record for guiding franchise tagged clients towards extensions.

Now that Glenn has been taken care of, the Bills will likely try and work out deals with teammates Tyrod Taylor and Stephon Gilmore. Both players are entering their walk seasons.

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East Notes: Eagles, Bills, Glenn, Gilmore, Fins

April 20th, 2016 at 8:58am CST by Luke Adams

In the wake of Alex Marvez’s report about what the parameters of an Eagles trade for the No. 2 overall pick would look like, Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports explains why Philadelphia may be willing to part with several picks to move up and land a quarterback.

While the Eagles haven’t made any decisions yet, the team doesn’t want to miss out on an opportunity to secure a franchise QB. Even with Sam Bradford and Chase Daniel under contract, Philadelphia is in position to make a move for Carson Wentz or Jared Goff, since Bradford could be cut after one year with limited financial repercussions, and Daniel is essentially earning elite-backup money.

As we wait to see just how serious Howie Roseman and his front office are about trading up, let’s round up a few more notes from out of the NFL’s East divisions…

The Bills have been mentioned once or twice as possible candidates to trade up to No. 2 in the draft, and general manager Doug Whaley didn’t rule out the possibility today, telling WGR 550AM that Buffalo is “open to do anything” (Twitter link via Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News). However, the Bills have the 19th overall pick, which makes a move into the top five a long shot. And after sacrificing a 2015 first-rounder to trade up in 2014, it seems improbable that Whaley would make the same sort of deal again this year.
In his conversation with WGR 550AM, Whaley also said it’s possible that the Bills can get long-term deals done with left tckle Cordy Glenn, cornerback Stephon Gilmore, and quarterback Tyrod Taylor. In fact, the Bills GM suggested he’s “more optimistic than pessimistic” about locking up Glenn and Gilmore (Twitter links via Carucci).
The Dolphins will take a running back in this year’s draft, prompting Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald to explore the team’s options, beginning with Ohio State’s Ezekiel Elliott. Jackson also breaks down a bevy of second- and third-day possibilities for the club.

Franchise Tag Notes: Mo, Cousins, Norman

April 12th, 2016 at 6:19pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The asking price for Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is a first-round pick, and perhaps even more, according to Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports, who reports that Wilkerson is still on the trade block. One club that won’t be bidding for Wilkerson is the Bears, per Robinson, because Chicago doesn’t want to sacrifice the No. 11 pick and likes the depth of this year’s defensive line draft class.

Let’s take a deep dive into Robinson’s article (which is well worth a full read), as he passes along updates on the top franchise-tagged players…

Kirk Cousins wants a “legitimate” franchise quarterback offer before he considers signing a long-term deal with Washington, sources tell Robinson. In other words, Cousins, who is set to earn more than $19MM in 2016, isn’t interested in a “pay-as-you-go” extension signed by the likes of Andy Dalton and Colin Kaepernick. At the moment, Washington doesn’t view Cousins as the centerpiece of its team.
The Panthers aren’t interested in paying cornerback Josh Norman‘s asking price, which Robinson reports is around $15-16MM (a number that jibes with earlier reports). Carolina is fine with letting Norman play out the year under the franchise tag, which, at nearly $14MM, pays him like an elite corner.
Von Miller‘s price has gone up this offseason following Olivier Vernon‘s massive deal with the Giants, but the Broncos want to pay him somewhere between Ndamukong Suh and Justin Houston money, which would be around $18MM. Recent reports have indicated that Denver offered Miller more than $17MM annually.
The Bills have made left tackle Cordy Glenn their top priority, and because they view him as an “ascending cornerstone,” they’re willing to pay him elite tackle money, writes Robinson. The deal could be delayed, but Anthony Castonzo‘s deal with the Colts is a starting point in talks, per Robinson.
The Chiefs expect to get a deal done with Eric Berry, but probably not until after the draft, according to Robinson. Berry and Kansas City have a great relationship which should make negotiations easier, and Robinson opines that Berry should be able to top Devin McCourty‘s deal.
Alshon Jeffery is in the same boat as Berry, per Robinson, as the Bears are largely focused on the draft at the moment. Jeffery is not worried about reaching a long-term deal, especially since the franchise tag is paying him nearly $15MM, but the two sides are expected to knock out an extension later in the offseason.
The Rams might have a hard time getting cornerback Trumaine Johnson to agree to a reasonable deal, especially because they picked Johnson over fellow CB Janoris Jenkins, who went on to score a large contract with the Giants. If the two sides do work out an extension, says Robinson, it will be late in the offseason.

Bills OT Cordy Glenn Signs Franchise Tender

March 4th, 2016 at 2:19pm CST by Luke Adams

Three days after receiving the franchise tag from the Bills, offensive tackle Cordy Glenn has officially signed his tender, guaranteeing himself a 2016 salary worth $13.706MM. Glenn’s agency, SportsTrust Advisors, broke the news (via Twitter).

The 26-year-old Glenn has been a quiet stalwart in Buffalo the past few seasons and has started 61 games since being selected in the second round in 2012. Glenn rated as Pro Football Focus‘ No. 10 overall tackle and fifth-best left-edge protector last season, and had been considered one of the top priorities for the Bills heading into free agency, along with fellow offensive lineman Richie Incognito.

Having been one of the NFL’s most cap-strapped teams heading into this offseason, the Bills have had to make several other roster moves to help accommodate the franchise tag for Glenn and additional offseason business. So far this week, the club has restructured Corey Graham‘s contract, and cut several veteran players, including Mario Williams, Kraig Urbik, Leodis McKelvin, and Anthony Dixon.

The Bills can still reduce Glenn’s cap hit for 2016 by working out a longer-term extension for him, though that’s unlikely to happen until closer to the July 15th deadline, if it happens at all. As Tyler Dunne of The Buffalo News observes (via Twitter) most Pat Dye clients who receive tags do sign extensions before that deadline.

Glenn is the third franchised player to sign his tender, officially taking himself off the market, following Kirk Cousins putting pen to paper with Washington and Justin Tucker doing so with the Ravens. Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson is expected to follow suit very soon.

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AFC Notes: Aiken, Glenn, Fins, Texans, Jets

March 2nd, 2016 at 11:17am CST by Luke Adams

On the surface, it looks like a no-brainer decision for the Ravens to assign wide receiver Kamar Aiken a second-round RFA tender, but the franchise has been willing to roll the dice on the low-end tender for restricted free agents in the past, and could use all the cap space they can get this offseason, writes Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun.

If the Ravens use the second-round tender (worth $2.553MM), they would be entitled to a second-round pick if Aiken signs elsewhere. The low-end tender ($1.671MM) would only give Baltimore the right of first refusal, with no potential compensation.

With Aiken coming off a 75-catch breakout season, it probably makes sense for the Ravens to pull the trigger on the second-round tender — there’s a dearth of talent on the wide receiver market this offseason, and Baltimore risks losing Aiken or paying him even more if a rival team signs him to an offer sheet.

Here’s more from around the AFC:

It wouldn’t be a surprise if one or more franchised players – including Bills tackle Cordy Glenn – sign their tenders by the end of the day, tweets Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com.
Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald takes a detailed look at the Dolphins‘ plan to improve their defense this offseason, noting that the team would like to add starters at linebacker (preferably MLB), cornerback, and safety, while also picking up a run-stopping defensive end. Miami’s limited flexibility will make it a little tricky to add viable starters at all those spots, though the team figures to use the No. 8 overall pick in the draft to address at least one if its defensive needs.
With Arian Foster expected to be cut in the near future, the Texans will need to explore free agency and the draft for a potential solution at running back, writes John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. In McClain’s view, it might make more sense for the club to sign a veteran free agent rather than counting on finding a starter in the draft.
Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News field Jets-related inquiries in his latest mailbag, writing that he doesn’t expect the club to draft running back Ezekiel Elliott, and noting that GMs around the league are skeptical that any team would give up a first-round pick in a trade for Muhammad Wilkerson.

Bills Place Franchise Tag On Cordy Glenn

March 1st, 2016 at 11:51am CST by Sam Robinson

11:51am: The Bills have formally filed the paperwork on Glenn’s non-exclusive franchise tag, making it official, per Jason la Canfora of CBSSports.com (Twitter link).

TUESDAY, 11:32am: The Bills have informed Glenn that he’ll officially be receiving the franchise tag, per Albert Breer of the NFL Network (via Twitter).

SATURDAY, 3:58pm: Arguably the top free agent left tackle, Cordy Glenn may not get the chance to gauge his worth on the open market this year.

The Bills are expected to use their franchise tag on Glenn if they cannot reach a long-term extension with the fifth-year left tackle by March 1, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets.

A tag for Glenn would be worth $13.706MM, as all offensive linemen are grouped together under this format.

The 26-year-old Glenn’s been a quiet stalwart in Buffalo the past few seasons and has started 61 games since being selected in the second round in 2012. Glenn rated as Pro Football Focus’ No. 10 overall tackle and fifth-best left-edge protector last season.

The Bills have until July 15 to negotiate a long-term extension with their four-year starter. Buffalo reworked Charles Clay‘s deal and identified Leodis McKelvin and Corey Graham as players who could also restructure their contracts to create space this week, Tyler Dunne of the Buffalo News reports. But additional maneuvering could be required before the start of 2016 league year March 9 should Glenn be tagged.

Richie Incognito also looms as a free agent up front, though GM Doug Whaley has expressed confidence the team can re-sign him, along with retaining Glenn.

Glenn joins Russell Okung, Donald Penn and Kelvin Beachum as the top unrestricted free agents at the left tackle position.

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