Dolphins Offered Cobb More Than Packers
2015/03/dolphins-offered-randall-cobb-packers3 on PFR’s top 50 free agents list and was reportedly seeking $12MM per year. … Since entering the league in 2011, Cobb’s caught 75.2% of his targets — tops in the NFL in that span, per ESPN.
Jaguars Sign Jared Odrick
2015/03/jaguars-lead-jared-odrickWhen I listed my top 50 free agents on Saturday, I ranked Odrick 23rd, as the fourth defensive tackle on the board behind Suh, Terrance Knighton, and Nick Fairley. … Florio reports that the expectation heading into Tuesday's free agent period is that Odrick will land in Jacksonville, signing a new deal with the Jaguars.
Bears Sign Pernell McPhee
2015/03/bears-sign-pernell-mcpheeWhen I identified my top 50 free agents over the weekend, I listed McPhee eighth overall, suggesting that he could be this year's Everson Griffen, who inked a five-year, $42.5MM deal last March as he made the transition from being a part-time contributor to his team's primary pass rusher. … MONDAY, 8:22am: A year after adding veteran defensive ends Lamarr Houston and Jared Allen in free agency, the Bears are making another big splash on the open market in the hopes of improving their pass rush.
Bills, Jerry Hughes Reach Five-Year Deal
2015/03/bills-jerry-hughes-reach-five-year-dealWhen I ranked this year’s top 50 free agents, I named Hughes the fifth-best player in free agency and the top pass rusher on the unrestricted market, after Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul were franchised. … The agreement will keep Hughes off the open market when free agency begins tomorrow.
Bills Close To Re-Signing Jerry Hughes
2015/03/bills-close-re-signing-jerry-hughesWhen I ranked this year's top 50 free agents, I named Hughes the fifth-best player in free agency and the top pass rusher on the unrestricted market, after Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul were franchised. … The Bills are close to finalizing a new contract with their top free agent, pass rusher Jerry Hughes, reports Vic Carucci of the Buffalo News (via Twitter).
Raiders, Colts, Others Eyeing Knighton
2015/03/raiders-colts-others-eyeing-knightonWhen I listed PFR's top 50 free agents yesterday, I ranked Knighton 16th on our list, identifying the Raiders as…… With Ndamukong Suh apparently headed to Miami, teams that missed out on 2015's top free agent defensive tackle figure to turn their attention to the second tier.
Eagles Sign Byron Maxwell
2015/03/byron-maxwell-eagles-nearing-dealPhiladelphia has other concerns this offseason, as key contributors Jeremy Maclin and Brandon Graham are pending free agents. … Philadelphia is nearing an agreement with free agent cornerback Byron Maxwell, according to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports (Twitter link).
PFR Originals: 3/1/15 – 3/8/15
2015/03/pfr-originals-3115-3815We unveiled our 2015 Top 50 Free Agents list, and Luke Adams ranked Ndamukong Suh, Devin McCourty, and Randall Cobb as Nos. … Luke also looked at the free agent market for cornerbacks.
Packers Sign Randall Cobb To Four-Year Deal
2015/03/packers-keep-randall-cobb-4-year-deal3 on PFR's top 50 free agents list and was reportedly seeking $12MM per year, and this deal may determine the value of this year's wideout crop. … SATURDAY, 9:29pm: The Packers will keep one of their big-name free agents off the market.
NFC East Links: Cole, McCourty, Murray
2015/03/nfc-east-links-cole-mccourty-murrayThe ex-GEICO pitchman ranks 19th among PFR's top 50 free agents. … With $25MM+ of cap space, Washington still has intriguing free agents Roy Helu and Leonard Hankerson, among others, and ESPN's John Keim examines what he's hearing thus far in "soft" free agency.
Chiefs Pushing To Re-Sign Rodney Hudson
2015/03/chiefs-pushing-re-sign-rodney-hudsonWhen I identified my top 50 free agents earlier today, I placed Hudson 17th, and La Canfora notes that many teams are interested in landing him. … A year ago, the Chiefs let starting offensive linemen Branden Albert, Jon Asamoah, and Geoff Schwartz walk in free agency.
Texans Re-Sign Kareem Jackson
2015/03/texans-reach-agreement-kareem-jacksonJackson landed himself at number 21 on Pro Football Rumor's Top 50 Free Agents, and figured to be highly sought after as one of the top free agent corners on the market. … He struggled during his first two NFL seasons, but improved and was considered the team's top corner last season, surpassing veteran Johnathan Joseph.
2015 Top 50 NFL Free Agents
2015/03/2015-top-50-nfl-free-agentsOur list of 2015's top 50 free agents doesn't include restricted free agents, or players who were designated as franchise or transition players, since they're essentially restricted free agents now as well. … 2015's NFL free agents can’t officially sign with any team except their own until Tuesday at 3:00pm central time, but plenty of deals could be agreed upon in principle this weekend, now that the league’s so-called legal tampering window is open.
Offseason Outlook: Green Bay Packers
2015/03/offseason-outlook-green-bay-packersRaji are both scheduled to become free agents on Tuesday, and each faces a unique circumstance. … The Packers have already been active this offeason --- earlier tonight, the club agreed to a four-year, $40MM contract with pending free agent receiver Randall Cobb, keeping PFR's No.