Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals are believed to be interested in pursuing free agent CB Denard Walker (Broncos) and could be trying to set up a visit with him. "He plays corner and he’s been successful in the NFL,” is all coach Marvin Lewis would say of Walker Wednesday, an indication the interest is quite real.
The Denver Broncos confirmed Wednesday they have given QB Brian Griese permission to begin exploring trade talks with other NFL teams, Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced Wednesday. The Broncos sent a letter granting permission to Griese's agent, Ralph Cindrich, and the team also informed the NFL the permission has been given.
The Denver Broncos have re-signed CB Jimmy Spencer. He had been released on Tuesday.
The AP reports the Atlanta Falcons have not decided yet which tender offer to give restricted free agent WR Brian Finneran. Falcons chief administrative officer Ray Anderson said Wednesday team officials were undecided about Finneran.
The AP reports the Atlanta Falcons have given restricted free agent WR Trevor Gaylor a one-year, $605,000 tender offer.
The AP reports the Atlanta Falcons have given restricted free agent LB Mark Simoneau a one-year, $605,000 tender offer.
The AP reports the Atlanta Falcons have given restricted free agent backup QB Doug Johnson a one-year, $1.3 million tender offer. If a teams signs Johnson, they would owe the Falcons a first-round draft choice.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of DE Andre Carter.
As expected, John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of S Tony Parrish.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the San Francisco 49ers have restructured the contract of QB Jeff Garcia.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the San Francisco 49ers released DT Dana Stubblefield on Wednesday.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the San Francisco 49ers released G Dave Fiore on Wednesday.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com San Francisco 49ers OT Derrick Deese was "stunned" by his being told he will be released by the team in June. Deese said Wednesday he was told that the 49ers will pay him a $300,000 roster bonus Friday in order to keep him on the roster until June when they plan to release him. He was willing to restructure his contract for no net gain, but the team didn't ask ask. "It shocked me when they told me,'' Deese said. "For what I've been for this team the last few years it shocks me that this is what they want to do for me. I always wanted to be a 49er."
According to ESPN.com, Dallas Cowboys RB Emmitt Smith is expected to be released Thursday. Owner Jerry Jones spent Wednesday with Smith attending several functions in south Texas. It is believed that Jones attempted to pursuade Smith to consider retirement. Jones and Smith were scheduled to return to Dallas late Wednesday evening.
The Star-Telegram reports Dallas Cowboys WR Joey Galloway must change his off-season routine, according to a team source, if he wants to stay in coach Bill Parcells' good graces. Parcells expects all players to work out exclusively at Valley Ranch, beginning next month. In the past, Galloway has worked out in Ohio.
The Star Ledger reports New York Giants WR Ike Hilliard "will probably be hitting the open market," his agent, Jonathan Feinsod, said. "But we'll keep talking with the Giants." The agent would not say if the Giants would get an opportunity to match any offer.
Updating an earlier story, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports the four-year contract agreed to with the Philadelphia Eagles by QB Ty Detmer is worth about $3.5 million. It included a $750,000 signing bonus. The value can increase to as much as $5 million if he sees significant playing time.
The Arizona Republic reports Arizona Cardinals free agent WR David Boston is talking to agent Mitch Frankel about his future possibilities. He will spend the next few days evaluating his free agency options, which include returning to Arizona. Boston flew to Florida on Wednesday to meet with Frankel. The Cardinals made Boston a contract offer that would put him among the highest-paid receivers in the NFL, team officials have said.
die könige der NFL geben folgendes bekannt:
The Palm Beach Post reports the Miami Dolphins have not given free agent WR Albert Johnson a tender offer. He is now an unrestricted free agent.
The Palm Beach Post reports the Miami Dolphins have given exclusive-rights free agent DE Adewale Ogunleye a one-year, $375,000 tender offer.
und evtl. noch eine schlechte nachricht für kratos:
On Tuesday, Wannstedt said the team's needs were wide receiver, left tackle, tight end and kick returner.
TE wurde vorher nie als need angegeben...