Titans GM Downplays Trade Rumors
2014/10/titans-gm-downplays-trade-rumorsAs such, several veterans have been cited as potential trade candidates, but general manager Ruston Webster isn't anticipating a busy deadline for his team, as Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com details. … "We actively traded Akeem [Ayers]; that was something we were working on and trying to do and was good for both parties," Webster said today on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville.
Poll: Who Will The Titans Trade?
2014/10/poll-will-titans-tradeThree veteran players in particular have been identified as trade candidates, and wide receiver Nate Washington is the biggest of the bunch. … The NFL trade deadline is just days away and recently there has been a lot of chatter about the 2-5 Titans, who apparently don't want to wait until the offseason to start their newest rebuilding process.
AFC East Links: Wilkerson, Dolphins, Pats
2014/10/afc-east-links-wilkerson-dolphins-patsPatriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio is one of five NFL executives identified by Greg Gabriel of the National Football Post as potential general manager candidates this offseason. … The Dolphins could use a power running back, some help at linebacker, and a gunner on special teams, but it's unclear if they'll be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline, if they're even active at all, writes Omar Kelly of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
NFC Notes: Jackson, Murray, Seahawks
2014/10/nfc-notes-jackson-murray-seahawksVincent Jackson has been cited frequently as one of the trade candidates to watch as Tuesday's deadline approaches, but if it were up the Buccaneers wideout, he wouldn't be going anywhere, as he tells Pat Yasinskas of ESPN.com.
NFC West Notes: Rams, Seahawks, Spiller
2014/10/nfc-west-notes-rams-seahawks-spillerWhile the Chargers and Raiders are viewed as candidates to move to Los Angeles, the Rams are considered the favorites to relocate, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, who writes that Stan Kroenke's piece of land at Hollywood Park would become the most likely location for a new stadium if the Rams were to head west. … The Percy Harvin trade, which was reported less than 48 hours before the Seahawks' game on Sunday, played a part in Seattle's loss to the Rams, according to wideout Doug Baldwin (link via Terry Blount of ESPN.com).
NFC Notes: Peppers, Hayne, House, Vikings
2014/10/nfc-notes-peppers-hayne-house-vikingsThe Vikings probably won't make a deal before the October 28 trade deadline, writes Bo Mitchell of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, but the two most likeliest candidates to be sent out are probably Christian Ponder and Adrian Peterson.
Dolphins’ Internal Strife Continues
2014/09/dolphins-internal-strife-continuesAponte hired former Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum as a team consultant, but since Tannenbaum's primary job is as an agent representing coaches--like Seahawks defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who will likely be on the list of top head coaching candidates after the season--it is fair to wonder how much longer Philbin will be roaming the Dolphins' sidelines. … La Canfora adds that owner Stephen Ross has not, as he promised after the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin debacle, taken a more active role in the guidance of his team, but he is said to be covertly trying to lay the foundation to trade for current 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Ravens Not Planning Contract Extensions
2014/08/ravens-planning-extensionsExtension candidates in Baltimore include wide receiver Torrey Smith, Pro Bowl defensive tackle Haloti Ngata, cornerback Jimmy Smith, and Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker, but it doesn't sound like they'll be inking new deals right away. … Meanwhile, even after signing veteran cornerback Derek Cox to a one-year deal, the Ravens are actively monitoring the waiver wire…
Bucs Acquire Logan Mankins From Pats
2014/08/bucs-acquire-logan-mankins-patsThe move also likely means that the Bucs will no longer be in play for other notable free agents and trade candidates on the market, such as Richie Incognito and Alex Boone. … Meanwhile, the Bucs have officially confirmed the trade in a press release.
Reaction To Sam Bradford’s Season-Ending Injury
2014/08/reaction-sam-bradords-season-ending-injuryCorry points (on Twitter) to Chris Long and James Laurinaitis as candidates to have their contracts restructured in an effort to free up cap room. … While Jeff Fisher and the rest of the Rams' staff will meet to discuss quarterback options available through free agency and trade, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com reported (Twitter link) they hadn't done so as of yesterday afternoon.
Giants Not Looking To Add Veteran OL
2014/07/giants-looking-add-offensive-linemenWalton, and Weston Richburg are among the candidates to take over at right guard, though all the members of that group are either inexperienced or weren't overly effective in 2013. … Still, at the moment, the team isn't looking to add any offensive linemen via free agency or trade, according to Giants president, CEO, and co-owner John Mara (Twitter link via Jordan Raanan of NJ.com).
Offseason In Review: Houston Texans
2014/07/offseason-review-houston-texansThe 28-year old may be a steal for the Texans; Pro Football Focus ranks Clemons as the league’s ninth-best coverage safety among 86 qualified candidates. … The team hasn’t seemed too receptive to a trade, and they would also be hard pressed to find a team that could accommodate Johnson’s $10MM base salary.
PFR Originals: 5/25/14 – 6/1/14
2014/06/pfr-originals-52514-6114In last week's polls, Ben Levine asked about likely trade candidates (link) and Peter Sowards wondered who will win the backup quarterback job with the Bears (link).
Poll: Who Will Be Traded?
2014/05/wesselings-top-10-trade-candidatesPlenty of veterans could be on a team's trading block, so NFL.com's Chris Wesseling took a look at the top-ten trade candidates in the league. … Michael Roos' contract (and the addition of rookie Taylor Lewan) makes the Titans offensive tackle a definite trade option.
Saints Notes: Graham, Ingram, Draft
2014/05/saints-notes-graham-ingram-draftAlthough they have some candidates on the roster to return kicks, the Saints will be on the lookout for guys with return ability in the draft. … There hasn't been any increase in trade chatter between the Saints and other teams so far this week, according to Loomis.
Mailbags & More: Cowboys, Lions, Rams, Jets
2014/05/mailbags-cowboys-lions-rams-jetsDave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press is going all out in his pre-draft coverage of the Lions this week, taking a look at Detroit's options at defensive back, the most likely candidates for the team's first round pick, and he puts up another mock draft. … 10 overall pick and the possibility of an Ndamukong Suh trade.
Pompei On Clowney, Ebron, Jets, Thomas
2014/05/pompeiCandidates to move up for him are the Jets, Dolphins, Cardinals, and Packers. … 6) are potential players in a Clowney trade-up scenario.
Draft Notes: Manziel, Bridgewater, Giants
2014/05/draft-notes-manziel-bridgewater-giants"Word on the street" suggests that the Giants prefer Zack Martin to fellow offensive tackle Taylor Lewan, writes Jordan Raanan of NJ.com, who identifies 10 potential candidates for New York's first-round pick. … As one front office exec tells Corry, the fifth-year option for first-rounders may result in teams near the back of the top 10 wanting to trade down, in order to get that fifth-year option at a more reasonable price.
Sunday Morning Notes: Ravens, Suh, Visits
2014/04/sunday-morning-notes-ravens-suh-visitsAs such, Suh seems likely to stay put in Detroit for at least 2014, but if he were to be traded, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk names the Jaguars and Raiders as the likeliest candidates. … As our own Luke Adams wrote several days ago, although the Lions might be willing to trade Ndamukong Suh, any such deal would be riddled with obstacles.
AFC Notes: Clowney, Broncos, Jets
2014/03/afc-notes-clowney-broncos-jetsChristopher Price of WEEI.com looks at some of the Patriots' prime candidates for contract extensions. … By the same token, if the Rams--or, much more likely, the Texans--take Clowney with one of the top two picks, expect the Jaguars to try and trade down.
Steelers Release Levi Brown, Larry Foote
2014/03/steelers-release-levi-brown-larry-footeAt least one or two more moves will likely be required, with Ike Taylor and LaMarr Woodley representing strong candidates…… Brown, who the Steelers acquired in a trade with the Cardinals last October, didn't play a single snap for Pittsburgh after tearing his triceps.
NFC Notes: Graham, Jones, Tate, Guion
2014/03/nfc-notes-graham-jones-tate-guionIt's not clear yet which club might make a run at Graham, but teams with late first-round picks like the Seahawks and Patriots have been mentioned as possible candidates, and Freeman says not to rule out the Ravens either. … If the Buccaneers are going to trade Darrelle Revis this offseason, it will likely happen sooner rather than later.
Dolphins Gauged Dion Jordan’s Trade Value?
2014/02/dolphins-gauging-dion-jordans-trade-valueThere may also be some concerns about Miami's appeal to free agents, given last year's bullying scandal and a lengthy GM search in which potential candidates reportedly questioned the structure of the front office. … 4:08pm: Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald hears from a Dolphins source that the team is not shopping Jordan or attempting to gauge his trade value.
Falcons Rumors: Draft, Babineaux, Gonzalez
2014/02/falcons-rumors-draft-babineaux-gonzalezJulio Jones and Roddy White are among Atlanta's extension candidates. … It's purely speculation, but a move to trade up could be an effort to get in the mix for South Carolina standout defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.
Browns Keeping Options Open At No. 4
2014/02/browns-keeping-options-open-4Ulrich names Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins and South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon Clowney as draftable candidates at No. … Or, Ulrich suggests the Browns trade down and select a second-tier quarterback such as Fresno State's Derek Carr, Eastern Illinois' Jimmy Garoppolo or Alabama's AJ McCarron.