2013 NFL Free Agency Thread

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We did this last year and it worked pretty well. This is the thread for all non-Cardinal related free agency news. That way, the board doesn't get cluttered with "_____ signs with ______" threads.

The games get going at 1 pm today, but I'm going to start posting insider info/rumors on this thread until then.

 

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Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

Chris Canty, here in the building visiting the Ravens today, has offers from the Chiefs and the Titans. Hopes to sign somewhere soon.

 

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Ian Rapoport ‏

You guys won't believe this: I said Wes Welker was waiting for the Patriots last offer. Received a correction: Actually their 1st offer

 

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Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing

RT @ProFootballTalk: Ed Reed's new agent, David Dunn, represents 49ers G.M. Trent Baalke and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh ... That seems fair.

 

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Cullen Jenkins signed with the Giants

 

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Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora

Even with this new negotiating window, sounds like quite a few players will still be taking visits before picking a team/signing deals

 

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Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

One reason Revis' camp would push a trade NOW: Market flooded with CBs, money could be lower than expected, change the math at the position.

 

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First came the news from our own Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune that the Bears are interested in making a move for right tackle Phil Loadholt, who spent the first four seasons of his career with division-rival Minnesota. Now, Fox Sports.com’s Alex Marvez reports that Chicago is also keeping an eye on free agent tackles Jake Long (Miami) and Jermon Bushrod (New Orleans).

http://aggbot.com/Arizona-Cardinals-News/article/19161917

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

From the Chicago Sun Times: Bears to target Jake Long.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/1880...target-dolphins-jake-long-in-free-agency.html

Imagine that, a team with OL needs targeting an OL. With the Cards, we've heard about RB's and CB's .

 

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http://www.nfl.com/freeagency/story...ictions-analysts-match-top-players-with-teams

NFL.com predictions on where top FA's will land.

Cards getting some love for landing Mendenhall and Goldson.

 

[JeffGollin]

Seems like the Gholston buzz has gathered steam. Any facts (other than logic in the wake of A-Dub's departure) to support this?

 

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Albert Breer ‏@AlbertBreer

Big domino for ATL RT @JayGlazer Tony Gonzalez told me he has officially informed Falcons he is coming back, they are working out a deal now

 

[CtCardinals78]

@SheilKapadia: According to @MikeKlis, the Broncos are showing interest in Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: http://t.co/Qn0NdUCbK4


Looks like DRC isn't coming back

 

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http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANuZmwEcHQDc2VjdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3

Here is a FA tracker on Yahoo for those of you who prefer a little more real-time update.

 

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Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter

WR Jerome Simpson reached agreement with Vikings on a 1-year deal.

 

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

#49ers DT Ricky Jean-Francois will take visits before making a choice, per source. Teams interested: #Eagles, #Colts, #Saints, #Titans

 

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Gerry Dulac@gerrydulac

#Steelers expected to cut G Willie Colon today and designate him for June 1 release. Will save $5.5 in cap space.

 

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

Ihedigbo re-signs RT @JamesIhedigbo: #Baltimore Standup. GraveDigger is back for another year!!!! Excited to be back love my Bmore Family!!

 

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

The D-tackle market will be interesting. Hear #Jaguars DT Terrance Knighton (@Yougotroasted96) has heard from 5 teams, 3 really serious.

 

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Adam Schefter@AdamSchefter

Texans released WR Kevin Walter, per league source.

 

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Jason La Canfora@JasonLaCanfora

The Steelers plan to sign WR Plaxico Burress to a 1yr, vet min deal in the coming days, according to league source.

 

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Ian Rapoport@RapSheet

Suitors for safety Laron Landry: #49ers, #Cardinals, and #Bucs. Interesting Bucs in the mix for a safety again. Could be in Goldson mix

 

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SC_DougFarrar@SC_DougFarrar

New on Shutdown Corner: Vikings release cornerback Antoine Winfield, make coaches very unhappy

 

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SC_DougFarrar@SC_DougFarrar

Winfield is old but he's my favorite Buckeye.

 

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T-minus 45 minutes.