The NY Post reports free agent TE Dan Campbell (Giants) will visit with the Indianapolis Colts on Friday. He knows if remains with the New York Giants he will always be No. 2 to starting TE Jeremy Shockey. Negotiations with the Giants have not gone particularly well; they want to pay him as a role player and he wants to investigate if another team will pay him like a starter.
The NY Post reports free agent TE Dan Campbell (Giants) will visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. He knows if remains with the New York Giants he will always be No. 2 to starting TE Jeremy Shockey. Negotiations with the Giants have not gone particularly well; they want to pay him as a role player and he wants to investigate if another team will pay him like a starter.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com it appears the Denver Broncos are the next stop for free agent DT Daryl Gardener (Redskins). No deal has been finalized and as noted earlier, Gardener is expected to visit the Broncos next week.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com free agent RB Stephen Davis (Redskins) will make the Houston Texans his first stop on his tour of NFL teams. He is in the process of scheduling other teams following his Tuesday visit with the Texans. The Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are among other teams interested in Davis. The Texans are in good cap shape and they could make one of the strongest offers for Davis.
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Jay Glazer, of SportsLine.com, reports the New York Giants have agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with unrestricted free agent WR Ike Hilliard.
The Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins hope to sign free agent PK John Hall (Jets) in the next day or two, and expect to have another free agent signing later Sunday.
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Updating previous reports, the New Orleans Saints have announced the signing of unrestricted free agent OT Wayne Gandy (Steelers) to a six-year deal. "Today, we acquired a top NFL offensive lineman in Wayne Gandy," said GM Mickey Loomis. Financial terms were undisclosed
Mark Eckel, of the Trenton Times, reports Philadelphia Eagles may have no other choice than to shop QB A.J. Feeley to other teams. In the final year of his contract, Feeley has said before that he would like to remain an Eagle, even as a backup. If the team offers him a first-round tender he would make over $1 million a year, or the team could give him a low tender and would receive a fifth-round draft choice if another team signs Feeley.
Updating previous stories, Nick Cafardo, of the Boston Globe, reportsn Atlanta Falcons president Ray Anderson said after the free agency cloud clears, the team would still be interested in having WR Shawn Jefferson return. Jefferson seems to have different thoughts though. ''Part of me feels my work is done there,'' he said
Ashley Ambrose - CB, Atlanta Falcons March 3, 2:05 a.m.
Ambrose, born and raised in New Orleans, on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $8 million contract with the Saints that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus.
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Troy Hambrick - RB, Dallas Cowboys March 2, 10:45 p.m.
With Emmitt Smith gone, Hambrick moves to the top of the Cowboys' depth chart at running back. At 6-1, 233 pounds, Hambrick has the size coach Bill Parcells traditionally has preferred, but the front office isn't sure Hambrick can be trusted. He has lost focus at times and missed blocking assignments. Hambrick might thrive in a situation in which he doesn't feel like he has to make a play every time he touches the ball and without Smith's shadow looming over him. Still, the Cowboys might opt to fill the void by signing a less-expensive free agent, such as Tyrone Wheatley or Stacey Mack. (Jean-Jacques Taylor/TSN)
Fantasy Spin: Keep an eye on this. If Hambrick goes into the season as the starter, he probably is a solid No. 2 fantasy back. If he remains a backup, he might not be worth a roster spot in some leagues.
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Lamar Gordon - RB, St. Louis Rams March 2, 10:40 p.m.
Trung Canidate's departure makes Gordon, who had fumbling problems of last season, as Marshall Faulk's top backup. It also means the team almost certainly will select a running back at some point in the draft. (Jim Thomas/TSN)
Fantasy Spin: That doesn't sound all that promising. Gordon could be a good bench back for Faulk owners next season, but we likely won't know for sure until well into training camp. Stay tuned.
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Ed McCaffrey - WR, Denver Broncos March 2, 10:30 p.m.
Yes, McCaffrey will be 35 this season, and yes, he suffered that gruesome broken leg in 2001. But he says he feels better now than he has in three years. His work ethic, blocking skills and great hands make him indispensable. There's speculation he'll lose his starting job to Ashley Lelie. Don't bet on it. Lelie might have explosive, big-play potential, but he isn't the steady force McCaffrey is. (Patrick Saunders/TSN)
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Updating an earlier story, John Clayton reports for ESPN.com the Jacksonville Jaguars reached an agreement with free agent WR Kevin Lockett (Jaguars). He will sign a one-year deal at $555,000, which includes a $25,000 signing bonus to remain with the team. Because he signed at the minimum, his salary will count only $475,000 against the Jaguars cap.
Updating an earlier story, Bengals.com, citing the Post-Dispatch, reports free agent LB Shawn Barber (Eagles) has agreed to a seven-year, $30 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports QB Rob Johnson's new deal with the Washington Redskins is expected to be a two- or three-year contract worth about $1 million annually.
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports PK John Hall's new deal with the Washington Redskins is a five-year contract worth $7.13 million and the deal includes a $1.6 million signing bonus.
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports G Tre Johnson's new deal with the Washington Redskins is a one-year, $655,000 contract.
Len Pasquarelli reports for ESPN.com the Washington Redskins have signed free agent OL Lennie Friedman (Broncos). He agreed to a one-year, $530,000 deal.
ESPN.com reports the New Orleans Saints have signed CB Ashley Ambrose (Falcons) to a four-year, $8 million deal that included a $1.5 million signing bonus.
ESPN.com reports the New Orleans Saints have free agent LB Orlando Ruff (Chargers) to a three-year deal. The deal is reportedly worth around $1 million per year.
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The Rocky Mountain News reports Denver Broncos GM Ted Sundquist said on Sunday the team has enough salary cap space to make offers to free agent QB Jake Plummer (Cardinals) and DT Daryl Gardener (Redskins).
The Tennessean reports agent Michael Todd is trying to convince the Tennessee Titans they should go after free agent WR Oronde Gadsden (Miami) instead of free agent Kevin Dyson (Titans) or any other available receivers on the market. Based on one conversation he has had with Titans GM Floyd Reese, Todd believes the Titans could be interested. Reese said he has received a booklet, which includes photographs, statistics and quotes about Gadsden, as well has his career highlights. "Oronde beats Kevin Dyson in every category by at least 10 percentage points," said Todd.
According to Pete Prisco of SportsLine.com, the Buffalo Bills may be readying an offer sheet to free agent LB Takeo Spikes (Bengals). They feel that if they structure a deal the right way, the Bengals might not match the offer. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has told some people around the league that if a guy doesn't want to be in Cincinnati then he doesn't want him around. Spikes can run well, something the Bills need.
According to Pete Prisco of SportsLine.com, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are reportedly looking to possibly sign free agent QB Rodney Peete (Panthers) to be their backup. Peete, per earlier reports, is close to re-signing with Carolina.
Pete Prisco reports for SportsLine.com there are reportedly five teams that would like to trade for New Orleans Saints LT Kyle Turley. They are Houston, Jacksonville, Denver, St. Louis and San Diego. If the Rams got him, they would play him at right tackle because they have T Orlando Pace at left tackle.
Alex Marvez reports for the Sun Sentinel agent Ken Sarnoff said he plans to contact the Miami Dolphins about Chicago Bears WR Marcus Robinson. As noted, Robinson is expected to be released as soon as the Bears feel confident WR David Terrell (foot) will make a full recovery from foot surgery. "We are kind of at the Bears' mercy," Sarnoff said. "We hope it happens sooner rather than later. [The Bears] are very perplexing in how they do things, to be honest with you."
The Arizona Republic reports free agent QB Jake Plummer (Cardinals) is visiting with the Chicago Bears on Tuesday.
The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Brad Johnson is not happy, according to agent Phil Williams. Willing to restructure his contract to help the Bucs, Johnson was surprised to discover the team removed $1.5 million in guaranteed salary in 2004 from their proposal. The omission not only killed the deal, it left Johnson wondering what commitment the team has to him beyond next season. Now the Bucs now are struggling to find money to re-sign their free agents. Johnson is scheduled to earn $5.5-million in salary next season and would have received a $4.745-million signing bonus, lowering his base pay to the veteran minimum of $755,000.
Bill Williamson reports for the Pioneer Press the Minnesota Vikings could talk to the New Orleans Saints about a NFL Draft day trade. The Vikings are interested in trading down from the No. 7 pick to compile picks. The Saints, who reportedly want to move up, have two first-round picks.
The Journal Sentinel reports free agent LB Charlie Clemons (Saints) arrived in Green Bay Sunday night for a Monday visit with the Green Bay Packers. He will undergo physical testing and meet members of the coaching staff Monday. "There's not many linebackers who can go out and get 13 1/2 sacks," said Clemons' agent, Brooks Henderson. "He's very productive rushing the passer, and I know Green Bay likes that."
Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have called the agent for free agent FB Jon Ritchie (Raiders), but no visit has been set up.
Bengals.com reports the Cincinnati Bengals have called the agent for free agent FB Marc Edwards (Patriots), but no visit has been set up.
Updating an earlier story, Bengals.com reports free agent CB Denard Walker (Broncos) will visit with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday.
Updating earlier stories, the AP reports free agent QB Jake Plummer (Cardinals) is in Denver to visit with the Denver Broncos. "Denver obviously is a great situation," Plummer told KCNC-TV. "It's a great city, has great football fans, a program that's won Super Bowls just recently." Plummer was expected to meet with Chicago and Carolina officials later in the week.
Updating an earlier story, the Dallas Morning News reports free agent FB Richie Anderson (Jets) will indeed visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports WR Ike Hilliard's new deal with the New York Giants is worth $12.5 million over five-years and includes a $2.5 million signing bonus.
Updating previous stories, the AP reports the Cincinnati Bengals have officially signed DT Carl Powell to a 2-year, $1.7 million contract. The deal also includes a signing bonus of $500,000.
Updating previous reports, the Star-Ledger reports the New York Jets have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent FB Jerald Sowell. He is believed to have signed a seven-year deal that includes a signing bonus of approximately $650,000.
Giants.com reports the New York Giants have signed RB/KR Brian Mitchell (Eagles) to a multi-year deal. Terms of the contract have not been disclosed.
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports the deal RB/KR Brian Mitchell received from the New York Giants is a four-year, $3.55 million deal that includes a $500,000 signing bonus.
John Clayton reports for ESPN.com free agent S Cory Hall (Bengals) has agreed to a five-year deal worth a little more than $12 million with the Atlanta Falcons.
Updating earlier stories, Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Tennessee Titans have re-signed free agent G Zach Piller (Titans) to a seven-year, $21.28 million contract. The deal breaks down as follows: base salaries of $530,000 (2003), $1 million (2004), $1.5 million (2005), $2.5 million (2006) $3 million (2007), $3.5 million (2008) and $4 million (2009). Piller can receive $250,000 each season from 2006-2008 and $500,000 for 2009, all via roster bonuses. If he reaches predetermined playing time benchmarks in 2005 and 2006, Piller can receive an additional $500,000 each season.
Updating previous stories, Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Washington Redskins are close to finalizing a deal with unrestricted free agent WR Raghib Ismail (Cowboys).
The Philadelphia Eagles have announced the hiring of former Detroit Lions head coach Marty Mornhinweg as an assistant coach.
The Washington Times reports the Washington Redskins are giving consideration to looking at free agent P Hunter Smith (Colts).
The Washington Times reports the Washington Redskins are giving consideration to signing free agent P Tom Tupa (Buccaneers).
The Star Ledger reports the Washington Redskins are showing interest in restricted free agent RB/PR Chad Morton (Jets). To sign Morton, there's a fifth-round draft pick as compensation.
The New York Daily News reports the New York Jets are showing interest in restricted free agent PK Paul Edinger (Bears). To sign Edinger, there's a sixth-round draft pick as compensation.