Jerame Tuman - TE, Pittsburgh Steelers Feb. 28, 3:41 p.m.
Tuman signed a three-year contract with the Steelers on Friday. The 6-foot-4, 270-pound Tuman has finished the last two seasons as the starting tight end because of injuries to starter Mark Bruener. Tuman started the final seven games in 2001 and six of the last seven in '02. Tuman has caught only 12 passes for 159 yards in four seasons, but he also caught a touchdown pass and a had a catch for a two-point conversion in the Steelers' playoff win against Cleveland in January.
Dez White - WR, Chicago Bears Feb. 28, 12:02 p.m.
The Bears have tendered a qualifying offer to White, giving the team the right of first refusal or compensation. The Bears would receive a third-round pick if they choose not to match an offer made to White.
Paul Edinger - K, Chicago Bears Feb. 28, 12:01 p.m.
The Bears have tendered a qualifying offer to Edinger, giving the team the right of first refusal or compensation. The Bears would receive a sixth-round pick if they choose not to match an offer made to Edinger
Anthony Simmons - LB, Seattle Seahawks Feb. 28, 10:48 a.m.
As the free agency period began Friday, one of the first players to sign actually re-signed with his old team. Simmons signed a five-year, $23 million deal to stay in Seattle.
Fantasy Spin: Simmons was Seattle's leading tackler in 2000 and 2001, but missed nine games last season because of a high ankle sprain.
Terry Kirby - RB, Oakland Raiders Feb. 28, 10:44 a.m.
Oakland released Kirby on Thursday. Kirby broke his leg in mid-October and missed the rest of the 2002 season.
Fantasy Spin: Before he got injured, he didn't play much behind Charlie Garner, Tyrone Wheatley and Zack Crockett. He could find a better role elsewhere, but don't expect much fantasy value.
James Jett - WR, Oakland Raiders Feb. 28, 10:41 a.m.
The Raiders released Jett on Thursday for salary cap reasons.
Fantasy Spin: It's not as if he did much offensively for Oakland last year.
Ed McCaffrey - WR, Denver Broncos Feb. 28, 10:39 a.m.
McCaffrey renegotiated his contract with the Broncos, so he will definitely be back for another season.
Fantasy Spin: There was some question as to whether McCaffrey would retire or the team would have to release him for cap reasons, but he'll be back. Expect Ashley Lelie to play a larger role, but McCaffrey's grasp on the second receiver spot seems secure.
Trent Green - QB, Kansas City Chiefs Feb. 28, 10:35 a.m.
Green agreed to a seven-year, $50 million contract Thursday that helped the Chiefs get under the salary cap. Under his old deal, Green would have been due an $8 million roster bonus today.
Fantasy Spin: Most of the Chiefs' key offensive players -- Priest Holmes being the exception -- are under contract for at least a couple more years, so expect the team to keep racking up the points. That's good news for Green.
Brian Finneran - WR, Atlanta Falcons Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m.
The Falcons signed Finneran to a four-year contract extension Thursday, a day before he would have become a restricted free agent. Finneran was the team's top receiving threat last season, but he will likely be the No. 2 receiver if the team signs a free agent at the position.
Fantasy Spin: Finneran's value will depend on whom that other receiver is. If it's a top level guy -- a Peerless Price or David Boston -- Finneran will be a solid reserve. If the team can't sign anyone better than Ike Hilliard or Germane Crowell, Finneran will be a No. 3 receiver in most leagues.
SportsLine.com has learned that the Lions have signed former Rams cornerback Dre' Bly to a five-year, $24 million contract. The deal includes a $6.5 million signing bonus.
Anmerkung zu Theseus Meldung: OUCH!!!
bekommt chris chambers ein neues WR-brüderchen aus new york?
Updating earlier reports, the Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins remain interested in free agent WR Ike Hilliard (Giants), but sources said he was likely to sign with the Miami Dolphins.
Updating an earlier story, Len Pasquarelli reports for ESPN.com the six-year contract signed by free agent TE Desmond Clark (Dolphins) with the Chicago Bears is worth more than $12 million but precise details were not yet available.
gute nachrichten für McMichael-owner kratos. sehr schlechte nachrichten für dolphins-fans. schade, von dem halte ich sehr viel und hatte gehofft, dass die dolphins ihn behalten. 12 millionen sind verdammt viel für einen TE. damit sollte clark ein höchst-interessanter pick für unsere draft sein.
The Boston Globe reports the New England Patriots are giving some consideration to pursuing free agent RB Olandis Gary (Broncos).
Geplante Besuche, bzw. mögliches Interesse an bestimmten Spielern:
The Post-Dispatch reports free agent FB James Hodgins (Rams) may be getting some interest from the Carolina Panthers.
The Post-Dispatch reports free agent FB James Hodgins (Rams) will visit with the Kansas City Chiefs sometime this week.
The Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Rams made a contract offer to free agent TE Ernie Conwell (Rams) in their attempt to re-sign him.
The Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Rams will visit with free agent TE Dan Campbell (Giants).
Alex Marvez reports for the Sun Sentinel the Miami Dolphins have contacted the agent for free agent KR/RB Charlie Rogers (Bills).
Alex Marvez reports for the Sun Sentinel the Miami Dolphins have contacted agent Steve Baker about free agent KR/RB Brian Mitchell (Eagles).
Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals contacted the agent for free agent FB Jon Ritchie (Raiders). "The Raiders would like to keep him, but we’ll see what happens," said agent Stephen Baker.
Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have been sent a contract proposal by agent Angelo Wright on behalf of free agent DT Sam Adams (Raiders). Wright said he faxed the offer to director of business development Troy Blackburn as the sides try to piece together the deal that couldn’t get done last year. "I think this could go rather quickly because there is interest in Sam and I think some team is going to step up in the next few days, so it could be a quick process," said Wright, who wouldn’t say which other teams are involved.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports free agent TE Reggie Kelly (Falcons) has a visit scheduled Monday with the St. Louis Rams. "I like the [Rams] front office, I like a lot of the players," Kelly said. "I'm excited about the offense that they run. That can make anybody excited." Kelly, who may have more visits upcoming, said he wants to remain a Falcon and said the team wants to re-sign him.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports free agent WR Peerless Price (Bills) and agent Tim McGee visited the Atlanta Falcons facility Saturday afternoon for lunch, a tour of the complex and a meeting with coaches. He was to have dinner with owner Arthur Blank in the evening and also meet a handful of Falcons players.McGee was impressed with Blank. "The best way to describe him is that he's wonderful," McGee said. "He's second to none when it comes to owners." A contract offer does not seem imminent for Price. The two sides likely would work out a trade, possibly the Falcons' first-round pick and a lower-round choice. The Falcons and Bills have had only one preliminary conversation about a trade.
Don Banks reports for CNN/SI free agent CB Corey Fuller (Browns) has a standing offer from the Minnesota Vikings on the table. He also has drawn interest from the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.
The Journal Sentinel reports agent Ken Landphere, who represents free agent WR/KR/PR Jermaine Lewis (Texans), said he has had preliminary discussions with the Green Bay Packers about his client. He didn't know how deep their interest goes.
The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins are still working to sign free agent WR Raghib Ismail (Cowboys). The Redskins continued to negotiate with Ismail's agent on Saturday, but sources said the Atlanta Falcons also were in pursuit.
The Washington Post reports sources said the Washington Redskins are trying to sign free agent PK John Hall (Jets). Team officials hoped to complete a deal with Hall by Sunday. He could provide some stability at kicker, a position that has been a revolving door for years.
The Washington Post reports sources said the Dallas Cowboys are also pursuing free agent QB Rob Johnson (Buccaneers). They can offer him a better opportunity to play then the Washington Redskins can.
The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins are now attempting to sign free agent QB Rob Johnson (Buccaneers). Johnson is the Redskins top choice to back up starting QB Patrick Ramsey next season, sources said. According to sources, team officials have spoken to the representatives for free agent QB Jake Delhomme (Saints), but they are more interested in Johnson.
Bengals.com reports free agent LB Takeo Spikes (Bengals) is reportedly headed to Buffalo to visit with the Buffalo Bills on Monday. It will be his first free agent visit. Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com reports the word of the visit was making its way around the "agent community" on Saturday.
ChicagoBears.com reports Chicago Bears GM Jerry Angelo discussed the team's QB plans on Saturday. Angelo revealed the Bears are targeting free agent QBs Jake Plummer and Kordell Stewart and have discussed a possible trade with the Denver Broncos involving QB Brian Griese. We have some visits set up," Angelo said. "We'll probably bring in a couple of guys next week and visit with them. Plummer and Stewart are the two that we've targeted. That will be our first step in going forward at that position." He said no trade for Griese is imminent.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not tendered free agent C Mike Solwold. He is now an unrestricted free agent.
Wenn ich richtig aufgepaßt habe, ist dies schon der 3. Center, den die bucs gehen lassen. die müssen doch bei dieser position doch irgendeine monster-verpflichtung im auge haben.
Denver Broncos free agent WR Scottie Montgomery was not given a tender offer and thus he is an unrestricted free agent.
The New York Post reports the New York Jets have called free agent PK Mike Hollis (Bills).
John Mullin of ChicagoSports.com reports the QB Jake Delhomme (Saints) will be visiting the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday.
ich kenne Delhomme nicht, aber der wird überall sehr, sehr hoch gehandelt und ich könnte mir vorstellen, dass Parcells gefallen an ihm findet.
Jay Paris reports for the North County Times free agent RB Ronney Jenkins (Chargers) is reportedly being pursued by the Oakland Raiders.
Mark Curnutte reports for the Cincinnati Enquirer free agent KR/WR/PR Jermaine Lewis (Texans) will be in Cincinnati Monday for a visit with the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Star Ledger reports the New York Jets are not interested in signing free agent PK John Carney (Saints). They feel he lacks the leg strength required for effective kickoffs.
The Palm Beach Post's Todd Archer reports the Miami Dolphins have contacted free agent CB Tory James (Raiders) about a visit.
Pat Yasinskas reports for the Charlotte Observer free agent QB Jake Delhomme (Saints) may visit the Carolina Panthers on Monday or Tuesday.
The Boston Globe reports the New England Patriots are close to a contract agreement with free agent FB Richie Anderson (Jets). Anderson, who was scheduled to visit Miami this weekend, was still in New England Friday night.
The Washington Times reports Washington Redskins personnel director Vinny Cerrato said the team is not interested in free agent WR David Boston (Arizona), though a number of people in the league expected the Redskins to pursue him.
Updating an earlier story, the New York Post reports the New York Giants will visit with free agent RB/KR Brian Mitchell (Eagles) on Sunday. The Eagles don't want to give Mitchell any more than the veteran minimum. "The Giants are certainly one of his priorities, if not THE priority," said Mitchell's agent, Steve Baker.
The New York Post reports the New York Giants are showing some interest in free agent PR/KR/WR Jermaine Lewis (Texans). As noted, he's already visited the Dolphins and will also visit the Bengals.
The Tampa Tribune reports free agent RB Stephen Davis (Redskins) is expected to start making free agent visits next week. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are believed to be one of the team's he will meet with. Carolina, New England and Cleveland are reportedly interested as well.
The Miami Herald reports agent Steve Zucker said the Miami Dolphins remain interested in his client, free agent OT Richmond Webb (Bengals). If all things are equal, Webb would likely sign with Miami, according to Zucker.
The Miami Herald reports agent Steve Zucker said the Denver Broncos are interested in his client, free agent OT Richmond Webb (Bengals).
The Miami Herald reports agent Steve Zucker said the Houston Texans are interested in his client, free agent OT Richmond Webb (Bengals).
The Miami Herald reports agent Steve Zucker said the Green Bay Packers are interested in his client, free agent OT Richmond Webb (Bengals).
Unterzeichnete Verträge:
Alex Marvez reports for the Sun Sentinel the New Orleans Saints appear to be winning the race to sign free agent OT Wayne Gandy (Steelers).
The Post-Dispatch reports the St. Louis Rams are excited they re-signed CB Aeneas Williams. "There's no better role model and leader for a young secondary than Aeneas," said Jay Zygmunt, the Rams president of football operations. "This obviously was one of our big goals. We're really excited." "Aeneas is all excited," Zygmunt said. "He's as excited about this as he was when he first came here two years ago. We're going to need his leadership even more this year."
Vito Stellino reports for the Florida Times-Union the contract terms of OL Zach Wiegert's contract with the Houston Texans are: it's a five-year $17 million deal with a $3.5 signing bonus. In a news conference in Houston, Wiegert said of his departure from the Jaguars, "I was in contract talks with Jacksonville for a year now, and I just thought it was time for me to move on. Right tackle is kind of my natural position and that's what the Texans want me to play. It's a comfortable position for me, so it was a perfect fit."
The Washington Post reports the contract signed by free agent DT Brandon Noble (Cowboys) with the Washington Redskins was a four-year deal worth about $7 million.
Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins have announced the official signing of free agent G Randy Thomas (Jets).
Redskins.com reports the Washington Redskins have announced the official signing of free agent DE Regan Upshaw (Raiders).
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the Cincinnati Bengals reached a two-year, $1.7 million deal with free agent DT Carl Powell (Redskins) that included a $500,000 signing bonus.
Pat Yasinskas reports for the Charlotte Observer the five-year contract signed by FB Brad Hoover with the Carolina Panthers on Thursday included an $850,000 signing bonus and is worth $4.27 million.
The Chicago Bears have announced they have re-signed free agent FB Stanley Pritchett (Bears) to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The Chicago Bears have announced they have re-signed free agent TE John Davis (Bears) to a one-year contract. Financial terms were not disclosed.
nanu, bleibt Coles vielleicht nicht bei den jets???
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports the Atlanta Falcons have an interest in restricted free agent WR Laveranues Coles (Jets), though his agent has not yet been contacted by Falcons officials. Atlanta would have to send a first-round pick to New York in exchange for Coles, if they sign him to an offer sheet that is not matched by the Jets. The Jets have vowed to match any offer for Coles.