The official free agent tracking thread

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JasonColeYahoo: Matt Flynn still wants to sign with the Dolphins, but the team is low-balling the offer, thinking he'll take it just to play for Philbin. [via Twitter]

 

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Darren Urban ‏ @Cardschatter
Again, wow. MT @DougHaller: ASU pro day, bench reps: Knapp 41, Gerhart 33, Simmons 26, Parker 23, Pflu 22, Burfict 16 (unofficial)

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Darren Urban ‏ @Cardschatter
Again, wow. MT @DougHaller: ASU pro day, bench reps: Knapp 41, Gerhart 33, Simmons 26, Parker 23, Pflu 22, Burfict 16 (unofficial)

That's embarrassing. What a waste of talent.

 

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Under the Radar...

JasonLaCanfora: John Abraham returns to the ATL on a 3year deal. His market lagged with Manning's chase ongoing and opted to stay there #freeagency [via Twitter]

 

[juza76]

Chansi Stuckey released

 

[Shane]

Rams still adding bodies.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/61161/with-langford-rams-keep-plugging-away

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Patriots sign Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez, the former first-round draft pick of the Colts who has been plagued by injuries, will get a second chance in New England.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/patriots-sign-anthony-gonzalez/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Seahawks agree to one-year deal with Jason Jones

Mike McCartney, the player rep for free agent defensive tackle Jason Jones, confirmed on Twitter Saturday afternoon that his client has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks on a one-year contract.

Jones, the No. 12 overall player on PFT’s Hot 100 list, had drawn significant interest from the Rams and Seahawks.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/seahawks-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-jason-jones/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Winston gets $22 million over four years

The Chiefs have a new right tackle. And their new right tackle has a new contract. (He also has a name. It’s Eric Winston.)

For the Chiefs, it’s a relatively inexpensive investment in a quality player who can help shore up a position of need.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/17/winston-gets-22-million-over-four-years/

 

[Shane]

Pats inked WR Brandon Lioyd... Glad he left the Rams. Was their only WR threat.

 

[PDXChris]

Matt Flynn goes to the Seahawks.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Matt Leinart could back up Carson Palmer in Oakland

Matt Leinart, who was cut by the Texans last week, is a likely target for the Raiders as they look for a backup to Carson Palmer, Bill Williamson of ESPN.com reports.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/matt-leinart-could-back-up-carson-palmer-in-oakland/

 

[Arizona's Finest]

Matt Leinart could back up Carson Palmer in Oakland

Matt Leinart, who was cut by the Texans last week, is a likely target for the Raiders as they look for a backup to Carson Palmer, Bill Williamson of ESPN.com reports.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/matt-leinart-could-back-up-carson-palmer-in-oakland/

Apparently Al Davis son is infatuated with USC and heisman winners as well...

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Patriots reach agreement with tight end Daniel Fells

Fells has reached an agreement on a three-year deal with the Patriots, the Boston Herald reports. He’ll join Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez on a very deep depth chart at tight end.

With Fells in the fold as the primary blocking tight end, it makes it even more clear that while Gronkowski and Hernandez are listed at tight end, they’re receivers first and foremost in the Patriots’ offense.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-reach-agreement-with-tight-end-daniel-fells/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Ryan Clark says “no one” wants to join the Dolphins

After Clark congratulated quarterback Matt Flynn on joining the Seahawks via Twitter, one of Clark’s followers writes that “NO ONE wants to go to the Dolphins!” Clark responds by saying, “No one! To believe I almost went there but it was easy decision not to.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/ryan-clark-says-no-one-wants-to-join-the-dolphins/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Titans to host top free agent pass rusher Kam Wimbley

Jim Wyatt of the Nashville Tennessean reports that Wimbley is visiting the Titans on Monday.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...-host-top-free-agent-pass-rusher-kam-wimbley/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Panthers sign RB Mike Tolbert

The agent for free agent running back Mike Tolbert said Monday his client has signed a four-year contract with the Panthers. Joel Turner said Tolbert was so excited about joining Carolina that he left over $1 million on the table on an offer from San Diego.

"That's how bad he wanted to play there," Turner said. "He loves the idea of playing for Ron Rivera and being on the same team with Cam Newton. He just thinks it's a great fit."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7...agency-carolina-panthers-sign-rb-mike-tolbert

 

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SI_PeterKing: Could be for real. Could be for leverage w/SF. But I hear Alex Smith's agent, Tom Condon, has spoken to the Dolphins this afternoon.

Feeling that pain on losing Manning easing with each passing moment.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Raiders bring back Cooper Carlisle

Last week, the Raiders cut guard Cooper Carlisle, clearing $3 million in base salary off the books for 2012. The Raiders have now brought him back.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/raiders-bring-back-cooper-carlisle/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Shawntae Spencer stays in the Bay Area

Spencer’s time with the 49ers has ended, but he’ll be staying in the Bay Area. Per a league source, Spencer has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Raiders.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/shawntae-spencer-stays-in-the-bay-area/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Chargers offered Tolbert more than Panthers

Acee writes via Twitter than Tolbert will make $8.4 million on a four-year deal, which could max out at $10 million. Per Acee, the Chargers averaged $1 million more.

Per year.

Acee says Tolbert wanted to get back to the South; he’s from Douglasville, Georgia, and he played college football at Coastal Carolina.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/chargers-offered-tolbert-more-than-panthers/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Broncos keep Wesley Woodyard on two-year deal

Woodyard, 25, has been a special teams dynamo for the past four seasons in Denver. While smallish (6-foot, 220) for a linebacker, Woodyard did post career highs in tackles (97) and forced fumbles (two) last year, starting 7-of-16 games. Woodyard is an undersized overachiever. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of Kentucky.

Woodyard will be Denver’s primary nickel linebacker in 2012. He replaces Joe Mays at middle linebacker on passing downs.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/19/broncos-keep-wesley-woodyard-on-two-year-deal/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Titans, Kamerion Wimbley agree to five-year deal

Adam Caplan reports that the Titans and Wimbley have agreed to terms on a five-year, $35 million deal with $13.5 million guaranteed and $11.5 million in the first season.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/titans-kamerion-wimbley-agree-to-five-year-deal/

 

[BullheadCardFan]

The Lions re-signed P Ben Graham and he’s expected to compete for the job with Ryan Donahue this summer.

 

[AzCardzFan]

Aaron Wilson ‏ @RavensInsider
Jarrett Bush agreed to terms to remain with the Green Bay Packers on a three-year contract, according to a league source. No terms released.