Bears Sign Jimmy Clausen
2014/06/bears-sign-jimmy-clausenThe Bears already have three backup QBs in camp in Jordan Palmer, late draft pick David Fales, and practice squad holdover Jerrod Johnson. … The Bears will have to cut someone in order to create space for Clausen but no such move has been announced yet.
NFC Notes: Goodwin, Saints, 49ers, Giants
2014/06/nfc-notes-goodwin-saints-49ers-giantsAccording to Katherine Terrell of the Times-Picayune (Twitter link), head coach Sean Payton confirmed that the Saints waited until June to sign Goodwin in order to avoid him being linked to future draft pick compensation.
Bills Sign Sammy Watkins
2014/06/bills-sign-sammy-watkinsIt makes Watkins the highest-drafted player so far to officially ink his deal, surpassing No. … Watkins, a Clemson product who was considered the draft's top wide receiver, went to Buffalo after the club traded its 2015 first-rounder, among other picks, in order to move up from No.
Bills CEO Denies Ownership Situation Affecting Football Decisions
2014/05/bills-ceo-denies-ownership-situation-affecting-football-decisionsDuring 2014's draft, only one NFL team traded away a future first-round pick in order to move up this year, as the Bills sent their 2015 first-rounder to Cleveland as part of a package to move up five spots to snag wideout Sammy Watkins.
NFC Notes: Suh, Witten, Falcons, 49ers
2014/05/nfc-notes-suh-witten-falcons-49ersAs Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press outlines, Suh alluded to having an opportunity on draft day in 2010 to be selected by a team besides the Lions, in the same way that Eli Manning pushed to land on the Giants rather than the Chargers. … Although Suh brought up the 2010 draft in order to illustrate his satisfaction with being a member of the Lions, it may have had the opposite effect, since it hadn't been public knowledge that the defensive tackle even entertained the possibility of a Manning-esque move back in '10.
NFC East Notes: Cowboys, Eagles, Giants
2014/05/nfc-east-notes-cowboys-eagles-giants-2The Eagles have signed fourth-round pick Jaylen Watkins, fifth-round pick Taylor Hart, and undrafted free agent Devan Morgan, reports Jeff McClane of the Philadelphia Inquirer (via Twitter). … So I have to reboot my whole system and get it in order."
Minor Moves: Benn, Steelers, Bucs, Chapas
2014/05/minor-moves-benn-steelersHe's underachieved to this point, however, and was drafted lower than his ability dictates for a reason. … Terms of the deal weren't announced, but Benn's contract was reworked in order to avoid the $1.1MM he was due this season, writes Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com.
NFC Roundup: Suh, Cowboys, Bears, Eagles
2014/05/nfc-roundup-suh-cowboys-bears-eaglesJason Witten was pleased with the Cowboys draft, as he believes the selection of guard Zack Martin shows Dallas wants to improve to the running game, according to Carlos Mendez of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. … In order for a trade to take place, it would probably take a willingness from Suh to restructure his deal, along with a first- or second-round pick heading to Detroit.
Minor Moves: Seahawks, Cowboys, Colts, Chiefs
2014/05/minor-moves-bills-chiefs-broncosWith teams adding draft picks and undrafted free agents, cuts may have to be made in order to clear spots on 90-man rosters for the new arrivals.
Post-Draft Notes: Sam, Vikings, Bills, Jets
2014/05/draft-notes-brown-jets-samThe 2014 NFL draft is now behind us, and you can check out the results sorted by chronological order and by team.
NFC East Notes: Brown, Graham, Hart, Martin
2014/05/nfc-east-notes-brown-graham-hart-martinEagles' head coach Chip Kelly said he does not expect any other players on the roster to be traded during the draft, reports Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Daily News (via Twitter). … The Rams were in talks to exchange picks with the Ravens in order to jump up to No.
2014 NFL Draft Pick Signings By Team
2014/05/2014-nfl-draft-results-teamOver the last three days, Pro Football Rumors has been updating the draft pick by pick, publishing the complete 2014 NFL draft results. … That list contains all 256 players selected over the course of the draft, in chronological order.
Extra Points: Raiders, Jets, Jags, Lions
2014/05/extra-points-30A flurry of trade activity has dominated Day 2 of the draft --- here's the latest news from New York:… 36 pick to the Cowboys, but they resisted in order to stay ahead of the Titans, tweets Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
49ers Acquire Stevie Johnson From Bills
2014/05/49ers-acquire-stevie-johnson-billsGabbert was the 10th overall pick in the 2011 draft and Martin was Miami's No. … With the deal, the Bills are essentially getting back the 2014 fourth-round choice that they sent to Cleveland in order to move up in last night's draft.
Texans Not Expecting To Trade No. 1 Pick
2014/05/texans-expecting-trade-1-pickJadeveon Clowney is generally considered the top player in this year's class, and many mock drafts have him coming off the board first, but Schefter doesn't specify which player Houston is targeting. … 1 could make Houston rethink its stance, and perhaps the club leaked this info in order to prompt potential trade partners to increase their offers.
Jets Draft Notes: QBs, Trading Up, CBs
2014/05/jets-draft-notesWith Rapoport's reports in mind, the Jets' need for a man-cover cornerback make for an interesting storyline, if not a potentially conflicted draft room, as Manish Mehta points out in the New York Daily News. … Rapoport adds (via Twitter) that New York may also be looking to trade up in the first round, likely in order to land a receiver.
NFC Notes: Bucs, Rams, Bears, Cowboys, Giants, Eagles
2014/05/nfc-notes-bucs-rams-bears-cowboys-giants-eaglesNews and rumors and coming fast and furious as the draft approaches. … General manager Phil Emery has to turn around the team's poor draft record in order to achieve long-term stability, however.
Bills Still Trying To Trade Up
2014/05/bills-still-trying-tradeClowney and Khalil Mack, the consensus top two pass rushers in the draft, are expected to be long gone by the time the No. … 1 in order to snag Clowney.
NFC South Notes: Bridgewater, Martin, Visits
2014/05/nfc-south-notes-bridgewater-martin-visitsBuccaneers' general manager Jason Licht said he and head coach Lovie Smith do not change grades during the draft process due to performance at pro days. … Cummings writes that the Buccaneers fans would be hesitant to support a pick that passes on playmakers at the skill position in order to add a guard.
NFC North Rumors: Bradford, Suh, Packers
2014/05/nfc-north-rumorsGreen Bay could look to either the late rounds of the draft or to rookie free agency to add a young signal-caller. … In his latest Q&A, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune reasons it would take a third-round pick for the Bears to swap first-round positions with the Titans, moving ahead of the Giants in order to draft Aaron Donald.
King’s Latest: Mack, Manziel, Beckham Jr.
2014/05/kings-latest-mack-manziel-beckham-jrOne team within the top ten is seriously considering selecting Zack Martin, who is picking up the most buzz of any player in the draft. … 33 in order to secure a franchise quarterback.
Draft Notes: Eagles, LBs, Jets, Broncos
2014/05/draft-notes-2McGinn's most recent article focuses on the linebacker class, and is also a must-read for draftniks. … Mosley in order to further strengthen their defense.
NFC Draft Notes: Eagles, Vikings, Giants
2014/05/nfc-draft-notes-eagles-vikings-giantsMore draft notes from the NFC... … Is a possible reunion in order?
Ravens’ Draft Notes: Clinton-Dix, Ward, Bucannon
2014/05/ravens-draft-notes-clinton-dix-ward-bucannonIt is no secret that the Ravens have a tremendous need at safety despite drafting Matt Elam in the first round last year. … The team is widely expected to select a safety and an offensive tackle in the first two rounds of the draft in some order, despite a history of taking the best player available.
No Offer Sheets For Doug Baldwin, Byron Bell
2014/05/offer-sheets-doug-baldwin-byron-bellOffer sheets from prospective suitors needed to be finalized by today in order to give the Seahawks and Panthers five days before the draft to decide whether to match or pass on those offers.