NFL Free Agency & Trades Thread

[NDWorld247]

What are the colts doing this offseason? They got money to spend im really surprised they havent done much

Their front office is in shambles. Irsay is in a Massachusetts rehab facility, apparently one that allows its patients to leave the property as he's been spotted at local restaurants in my town, and his daughter(s) are running the front office. I imagine the GM has some freedom to make decisions, but tough to spend significant cap money when the leader of the organization is dealing with the issues Irsay is.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Bears announced they signed former Redskins WR Josh Morgan to a one-year contract.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/458338102814461952">April 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Former Chiefs and Ravens RB Shaun Draughn is signing a one-year deal with the Bears, per <a href="https://twitter.com/seanstellato">@seanstellato</a>.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/459031069090521088">April 23, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Browns&src=hash">#Browns</a> GM Ray Farmer says at his news conference that the team will have QBs Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen visit and tryout.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/460804801601630210">April 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Seahawks&src=hash">#Seahawks</a> have locked up star safety Earl Thomas to a blockbuster long-term extension, source says. Easily the highest-paid safety.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/460884130343833600">April 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[GATTACA!]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Seahawks&src=hash">#Seahawks</a> have locked up star safety Earl Thomas to a blockbuster long-term extension, source says. Easily the highest-paid safety.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/460884130343833600">April 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Jairus Byrd is not gonna be happy

 

[irishog77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Seahawks&src=hash">#Seahawks</a> have locked up star safety Earl Thomas to a blockbuster long-term extension, source says. Easily the highest-paid safety.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/460884130343833600">April 28, 2014</a></blockquote>
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As he should be. I think he is the best safety in football, and it's not even close. I thought he got screwed out of POY.

I love watching him play-- definitely one of my top couple of favorite players currently in the league.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Update: Browns signing 2 QBs: Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen AND LB Zac Diles. Two QBs, One LB.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/461937861584248832">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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2 QBs. Guess all that Johnny Manziel talk was a smokescreen.

 

[PANDFAN]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Update: Browns signing 2 QBs: Vince Young and Tyler Thigpen AND LB Zac Diles. Two QBs, One LB.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/461937861584248832">May 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
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2 QBs. Guess all that Johnny Manziel talk was a smokescreen.

LMAO

 

[ResLife Hero]

Don't know if there's more of a back story to this, but it sounds like a very cool move on the Eagle's part:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Eagles sign US Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva, who served last four years as active member of US Army, including 3 tours in Afghanistan.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/463323817386201088">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Edit: I found another article on him. Sounds like an incredible young man.
Super Regional Combine: Army veteran giving NFL one last shot - NFL.com

 

[irishfan]

Don't know if there's more of a back story to this, but it sounds like a very cool move on the Eagle's part:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Eagles sign US Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva, who served last four years as active member of US Army, including 3 tours in Afghanistan.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/463323817386201088">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Edit: I found another article on him. Sounds like an incredible young man.
Super Regional Combine: Army veteran giving NFL one last shot - NFL.com

6'10" WR/TE. I remember using him in NCAA haha

 

[IrishLion]

Don't know if there's more of a back story to this, but it sounds like a very cool move on the Eagle's part:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Eagles sign US Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva, who served last four years as active member of US Army, including 3 tours in Afghanistan.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/463323817386201088">May 5, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Edit: I found another article on him. Sounds like an incredible young man.
Super Regional Combine: Army veteran giving NFL one last shot - NFL.com

He played at Army as a defensive lineman for two years before starting 12 games at left tackle along the o-line his junior year. Then, his senior year, at 6'10" 280, he was moved to WIDE RECEIVER. The NFL was showing serious interest in him as a TE because of his crazy size and athleticism, and his ability to high-point the ball... but the Army doesn't allow players to bypass their mandatory two years of duty.

Alejandro Villanueva.: Army's Hidden Gem May Have NFL Future | Bleacher Report

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Arizona Cardinals announced they signed former Steelers linebacker Larry Foote to a one-year contract.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/464077472749727744">May 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>4 years, $57.4M RT <a href="https://twitter.com/RSherman_25">@RSherman_25</a>: New contract signed! Great moment for my family & foundation. <a href="http://t.co/jiolMb6HMY">http://t.co/jiolMb6HMY</a> <a href="http://t.co/R81910VmgS">pic.twitter.com/R81910VmgS</a></p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/464100946520182784">May 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Filed to ESPN: 49ers trading a conditoonal 2015 4th-round pick to Buffalo for WR Stevie Johnson, per sources. Pick can become a 3rd.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/464841253788479488">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[zelezo vlk]

Very interesting.

 

[ResLife Hero]

When you put it this way, the Watkins trade sounds like a steal, but I still think they gave up a lot for a WR

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>So Bills are getting back the 2015 fourth-round pick they gave up to Cleveland. So it's Sammy Watkins for next year's 1.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/464842501405171712">May 9, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Sherm Sticky]

As a 9ers fan...I'm happy about this move!

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Eagles traded RB Bryce Brown to the Buffalo Bills, per league source.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/465171498282397696">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>For Bryce Brown, Eagles are getting back a conditional 4th-round pick in 2015 that can be a 3rd in 2016, per source.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/465172193458917377">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%2349ers&src=hash">#49ers</a> RB LaMichael James is staying away from workouts, seeing if he’ll be traded. I’m not sure it happens. He’s the starting PR/KR now</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/465171402291548160">May 10, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That was fast. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot">@MaryKayCabot</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23browns&src=hash">#browns</a> cut Vince Young this morning Haslam said. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texas&src=hash">#Texas</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/statuses/465899849544519681">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[palinurus]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>That was fast. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKayCabot">@MaryKayCabot</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23browns&src=hash">#browns</a> cut Vince Young this morning Haslam said. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Texas&src=hash">#Texas</a></p>— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/BruceFeldmanCFB/statuses/465899849544519681">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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U Texas All American cut by Browns, as a hated Texas A&M QB comes in as savior, thus finishing off a weekend in which U Texas had exactly zero players drafted. Not a great weekend in U Texas football history. Well, the new U Texas coach had three guys from his old team (Louisville) go in the first round, I think, so better days ahead, maybe.

 

[ResLife Hero]

Not sure this completely fits the thread, but I guess it could impact free agency if they need to find a stopgap at WR.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> is suspending <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rams&src=hash">#Rams</a> WR Stedman Bailey for 4 games for violating the league’s policy on performing enhancing substance, source says</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/465942631189454849">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ND NYC]

Not sure this completely fits the thread, but I guess it could impact free agency if they need to find a stopgap at WR.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> is suspending <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Rams&src=hash">#Rams</a> WR Stedman Bailey for 4 games for violating the league’s policy on performing enhancing substance, source says</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/465942631189454849">May 12, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Oprahs boyfriend is in the league? who knew!

 

[GATTACA!]

Oprahs boyfriend is in the league? who knew!

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Browns CB Joe Haden agreed to 5-year extension with CLEV, as <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a> reported. It's a $68M deal, including $45M guaranteed.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/466255414905286656">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Cackalacky]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Browns CB Joe Haden agreed to 5-year extension with CLEV, as <a href="https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk">@ProFootballTalk</a> reported. It's a $68M deal, including $45M guaranteed.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/statuses/466255414905286656">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $45 mil guaranteed. Is he that good to wreck a team over?

 

[PANDFAN]

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $45 mil guaranteed. Is he that good to wreck a team over?

good, not GREAT...that's a whole lot of cheddar

 

[ResLife Hero]

good, not GREAT...that's a whole lot of cheddar

And it's actually even more:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The figure of $68 million is just the new $$ on the Haden deal, which makes that avg $13.6M. Fold in the old deal, and it's $74.678M over 6.</p>— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/statuses/466260606107258880">May 13, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Lions&src=hash">#Lions</a> sign <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Wake&src=hash">#Wake</a> UDFA LB Justin Jackson <a href="http://t.co/ZcQLeCgsbg">http://t.co/ZcQLeCgsbg</a></p>— Kipp Adams (@KippLAdams) <a href="https://twitter.com/KippLAdams/statuses/466656431182069760">May 14, 2014</a></blockquote>
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