Week In Review News & Rumors

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Teams have began to ink their draft selections to rookie contracts. Keep track of all the signings right here.
• Organizations have also been signing undrafted rookies, as well as bringing in potential signees for tryouts. Keep track of all these moves on our Transaction page.
• While most teams made a decision on players’ fifth-year options last week, we learned the status of a handful of players, including Doug Martin and Morris Claiborne, this week. Check out how your favorite team handled this decision right here.
• The Cowboys signed undrafted free agent (and projected first round pick) La’el Collins.
• Ted Wells released his ‘DeflateGate’ report; Tom Brady suspension looming?
• Seahawks, Russell Wilson not close to extension.
• Washington tight end Fred Davis reinstated by the NFL

Signed/Re-signed:

• Bills – DL Alex Carrington (link)
• Seahawks – WR Jermaine Kearse (link)

Released:

• Giants – WR Kevin Ogletree (link)
• Giants – LB Terrell Manning (link)
• Raiders – WR James Jones (link)
• Raiders – OL Kevin Boothe (link)
• Raiders – LB Miles Burris (link)

Extension:

• Texans – OLB Whitney Mercilus (link)

Waivers:

• Bears – claimed OL Paul Cornick from Broncos, subsequently waived (link)
• Cardinals – claimed CB Alfonzo Dennard, who was previously waived by Patriots
• Chiefs – waived QB Terrelle Pryor (link)

Injured:

• Broncos – TE Jeff Heuerman (torn ACL)
• Jaguars – DE Dante Fowler Jr. (torn ACL)

Retired:

• Cardinals – TE John Carlson (link)
• Cowboys – DT Josh Brent (link)
• Jaguars – QB David Garrard (link)
• Jets – OT Corey Hilliard (link)
• Ravens – S Ed Reed (link)
• Titans – OLB Kamerion Wimbley (link)

Other:

• 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks accused of assault (link)
• Justin Smith will sit down with 49ers to discuss future (link)
• Latest on Seahawks rookie Frank Clark (link)
• Bengals OT Andrew Whitworth is pushing for an extension (link)
• Dolphins wideout Rishard Matthews seeking trade or release (link)
• Cowboys haven’t talked pay cut with cornerback Brandon Carr (link)
• Brandon Spikes visited the Patriots (link)
• Free agent offensive tackle Joe Barksdale worked out for the Falcons (link)
• Some Colts players weren’t happy with the team’s first-round selection (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Draft:

• The 2015 NFL draft is in the books — check out the entire results, both by by draft order and by team.
• There were a number of trades during the draft, and there will be plenty of undrafted free agent signings in the coming days. You can follow both by bookmarking our Transactions tracker.
• LSU offensive lineman La’el Collins, once a projected first-round pick, went undrafted due to his ties to a murder investigation in Louisiana. He’s expected to sign as soon as Monday, and you can read about the entire saga here.
• The Buccaneers acted quickly, locking up first overall selection Jameis Winston to a four-year deal with the standard fifth-year option.

Fifth-Year Options:

• Bears – LB Shea McClellin (declined)
• Bengals – CB Dre Kirkpatrick and G Kevin Zeitler (exercised)
• Bills – CB Stephon Gilmore (exercised)
• Cardinals – WR Michael Floyd (exercised)
• Dolphins – QB Ryan Tannehill (exercised)
• Eagles – DE Fletcher Cox (exercised)
• Patriots – LB Dont’a Hightower (exercised) and DE Chandler Jones (exercised)
• Rams – S Mark Barron (declined) and DT Michael Brockers (exercised)
• Seahawks – LB Bruce Irvin (declined)
• Washington – QB Robert Griffin III (exercised)

Traded:

• Jets – acquired RB Zac Stacy from the Rams in exchange for a 2015 seventh-round pick (No. 224)

Signed:

• 49ers – Philip Wheeler (link)
• Texans – S Stevie Brown (link) and RB Chris Polk (link)

Extended:

• Cowboys – P Chris Jones (three years, $4.2MM)

Released:

• Colts – KR Josh Cribbs (link)

Suspended:

• Dolphins – DE Dion Jordan (entire 2015 season)

Retired:

• DB Drayton Florence (link)

Other:

• NFL surrendered its tax exempt status (link)
• Jets fined $100K for Darrelle Revis tampering (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The Ravens signed cornerback Jimmy Smith to a four-year, $48MM extension, with $21MM in guarantees.
• The NFL suspended Cowboys defensive end Greg Hardy for 10 games; he’ll appeal the ban.
• The Bengals agreed to an extension with head coach Marvin Lewis that will keep him in Cincinnati through 2016.
• Steelers receiver Antonio Brown is seeking a new contract, and is mulling a training camp holdout.
• Read the latest Philip Rivers/Titans rumors, and check out all the Rivers-related news here.

Signed:

• Bears – TE Bear Pascoe (link)
• Eagles – QB Tim Tebow (link)
• Dolphins – WR Greg Jennings (link) and G Jeff Linkenbach (link)
• Titans – T Byron Bell (link) and WR Hakeem Nicks (link)

Fifth-Year Options:

• Chiefs – DT Dontari Poe (exercised)
• Lions – T Riley Reiff (exercised)
• Panthers – LB Luke Kuechly (exercised)
• Titans – WR Kendall Wright (exercised)

Retired:

• S Adrian Wilson (link)

Other:

• Patriots, Jerod Mayo restructure contract (link)
• Eagles rescind RB Chris Polk‘s RFA tender (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Following a suspension and a stay on the commissioner’s exempt list, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was reinstated by the NFL.
• Linebacker Paul Posluszny agreed to a one-year extension with the Jaguars which will keep the veteran in Jacksonville through 2017.
• The Buccaneers acquired DE George Johnson and a seventh-round pick from the Lions in exchange for a fifth-round pick.
• The Packers matched the Raiders’ one-year, $2.55MM offer to S Sean Richardson.

Signed/Re-Signed:

• Chargers – OL Chris Hairston (link)
• Dolphins – CB Zackary Bowman (link)
• Giants – DB Josh Gordy (link)
• Jaguars – C Stefen Wisniewski (link)
• Packers – FB John Kuhn (link)
• Raiders – WR Michael Crabtree (link)
• Washington – K Kai Forbath (link)

Retired:

• G Daryn Colledge (link)
• OL Wade Smith (link)
• CB Ike Taylor (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Steelers safety Troy Polamalu announced his retirement following a 12-year NFL career.
• Mike Pouncey agreed to a five-year extension with the Dolphins that will reportedly make him the highest-paid center in the league, as he’ll earn $52.15MM over the life of the deal.

2016 Fifth-Year Options:

• Chargers – LB Melvin Ingram (exercised)
• Colts – Andrew Luck (exercised)
• Jets – LB Quinton Coples (exercised)
• Steelers – G David DeCastro (exercised)

Extended:

• Vikings – C John Sullivan (through 2017)

Restricted Free Agency:

• Buccaneers – signed Lions defensive end George Johnson to offer sheet
• Raiders – signed Packers safety Sean Richardson to offer sheet

Signed/Re-Signed:

• Bengals – WR Denarius Moore (link) and RB Cedric Peerman (link)
• Broncos – TE James Casey (link)
• Browns – TE Rob Housler (link)
• Eagles – WR Seyi Ajirotutu and CB E.J. Biggers (link)
• Jets – DL Leger Douzable (link), LB Erin Henderson (link), and RB Stevan Ridley (link)
• Panthers – CB Charles Tillman (link)
• Saints – DE/LB Anthony Spencer (link)
• Steelers – S Will Allen (link)

Suspended:

• Patriots – RB LeGarrette Blount (one game)
• Steelers – RB Le’Veon Bell (three games)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

News:

• The Falcons were fined $350K and will lose a 2016 fifth-round pick as discipline for piping in artificial noise during games.
• Browns GM Ray Farmer will be suspended four games for sending text messages to coaches on the sideline during the 2014 season. The club was also fined $250K.
• The NFL moved the June 1 deadline, which impacts compensatory picks and salary cap issues, to May 12.
• Despite rumors to the contrary, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson won’t receive a fully guaranteed deal.
• The 49ers are aiming to trade up in the draft to select Alabama receiver Amari Cooper.

Traded:

• Broncos – acquired C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 fifth-round pick from the Ravens in exchange for a 2016 fourth-round pick
• Washington – acquired S Dashon Goldson and a 2016 seventh-round pick from the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2016 sixth-round pick

Extended:

• Eagles – LB DeMeco Ryans (through 2016)
• Saints – G Jahri Evans (through 2017)

Signed/Re-Signed:

• 49ers – LB Desmond Bishop (link)
• Bears – LB Sam Acho (link), C Will Montgomery (link), and RB Jacquizz Rodgers (link)
• Bengals – WR Brandon Tate (link)
• Broncos – DL Antonio Smith (link)
• Colts – WR Vincent Brown (link) and S Dwight Lowery (link)
• Cowboys – LB Rolando McClain (link)
• Dolphins – QB Josh Freeman (link) and LB Spencer Paysinger (link)
• Eagles – WR Miles Austin (link)
• Jets – LB Jamari Lattimore (link)
• Lions – CB Josh Wilson (link)
• Packers – DTs Letroy Guion (link) and DT B.J. Raji (link)
• Panthers – RB Jordan Todman (link) and LB Jason Trusnik (link)
• Raiders – T J’Marcus Webb (link)
• Rams – C Tim Barnes (link)
• Ravens – QB Matt Schaub (link)
• Saints – WR Joe Morgan (link) and CB Kyle Wilson (link)
• Texans – WR Nate Washington (link)

Released:

• Bears – C Roberto Garza (link)

Restructured:

• Cowboys – QB Tony Romo (link)
• Titans – TE Craig Stevens (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The NFL announced the 2015 compensatory draft picks (and later issued several corrections).
• The Dolphins extended head coach Joe Philbin‘s contract through the 2016 season.
• Draft prospect Randy Gregory failed a drug test during this year’s combine.
• The Colts might wait until after the 2015 season to extend quarterback Andrew Luck, and also won’t extend head coach Chuck Pagano before the upcoming season.
• The Texans promoted quarterbacks coach George Godsey to offensive coordinator.

Signed/Re-Signed:

• Bears – CB Alan Ball (link) and LB Mason Foster (link), DL Jarvis Jenkins (link), and DE Ray McDonald (link)
• Bengals – DT Pat Sims (link)
• Dolphins – QB Matt Moore (link)
• Jets – DL Stephen Bowen (link), TE Kellen Davis (link), and T Corey Hilliard (link)
• Panthers – WR Jarrett Boykin (link)
• Raiders – DT C.J. Wilson (link)
• Steelers – LB James Harrison (link)
• Texans – LB Akeem Dent (link)
• Titans – CB Brandon Harris (link)
• Vikings – LB Casey Matthews (link), S Taylor Mays (link), and CB Terence Newman (link)

Waivers:

• Panthers – claimed T Jonathan Martin off waivers from the 49ers

Contract Restructured:

• Texans – DE J.J. Watt (link)
• Vikings – LB Chad Greenway (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• 49ers linebacker Chris Borland announced his retirement after only one NFL season due to concussions and head trauma concerns.
• The Cowboys signed defensive end Greg Hardy to a one-year deal that can max out at $13.116MM.
• The Bills officially signed tight end Charles Clay, the Dolphins’ transition player, after Miami declined to match Buffalo’s offer.
• The Bills also signed receiver Percy Harvin to a one-year contract.

Signed/Re-Signed:

• Browns – WR Dwayne Bowe (link) and CB Tramon Williams (link)
• Chargers – WR Steve Johnson (link)
• Colts – LB Nate Irving (link)
• Dolphins – S Louis Delmas (link) and QB Matt Moore (link)
• Falcons – TE Jacob Tamme (link)
• Giants – DE George Selvie (link)
• Lions – CB Rashean Mathis (link)
• Patriots – RB Travaris Cadet (link), TE Scott Chandler (link), CB Bradley Fletcher (link), and CB Robert McClain (link)
• Raiders – RB Trent Richardson (link)
• Ravens – DL Chris Canty (link)
• Steelers – LB James Harrison (link)
• Texans – WR Cecil Shorts (link) and DT Vince Wilfork (link)

Check out all the week’s moves at our Transactions page.

Released:

• Raiders – QB Matt Schaub (link)

Waivers:

• Jaguars – claimed RB Bernard Pierce off waivers from the Ravens

Other:

• Vikings won’t release RB Adrian Peterson (link)
• Chargers QB Philip Rivers won’t consider new deal before end of season (link)
• NFLPA re-elected DeMaurice Smith as executive director (link)
• Free agent tight end Jermaine Gresham underwent back surgery (link)

It’s been a crazy week here at PFR, and there were far too many transactions made during the past seven days to list in their entirety. Instead, we’ll take a look at the biggest moves, and invite you to check out the rest via our Transactions page.

Key Signings/Re-Signings

• Bears – LB Pernell McPhee (five years, $38.75MM)
• Bills – LB/DE Jerry Hughes (five years, $45MM)
• Chiefs – WR Jeremy Maclin (five years, $55MM)
• Dolphins – DT Ndamukong Suh (six years, $114MM)
• Eagles – CB Byron Maxwell (six years, $63MM) and RB DeMarco Murray (five years, $40MM)
• Jaguars – TE Julius Thomas (five years, $46MM)
• Jets – CB Darrelle Revis (five years, $70MM)
• Packers – RT Bryan Bulaga (five years, $33.75MM) and WR Randall Cobb (four years, $40MM)
• Patriots – S Devin McCourty (five years, $47.5MM)

Trades

• Jets – acquired QB Ryan Fitzpatrick from the Texans in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick.
• Lions – acquired DT Haloti Ngata and a seventh-round pick from the Ravens in exchange a fourth- and a fifth-round pick.
• Rams – acquired QB Nick Foles, a 2015 fourth-round pick, and a 2016 second-round pick from the Eagles in exchange for QB Sam Bradford, a 2015 fifth-round pick, and a conditional 2016 pick.
• Seahawks – acquired TE Jimmy Graham and a fourth-round pick from the Saints in exchange for C Max Unger and a first-round pick.
• Vikings – acquired WR Mike Wallace and seventh-round pick from the Dolphins in exchange for a fifth-round pick.

Again, here’s our Transactions page where you can find the rest of last week’s moves.

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The Bills acquired running back LeSean McCoy from the Eagles in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso.
• The Dolphins have reportedly agreed to terms with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on a $114MM deal.
• Peyton Manning will return to the Broncos in 2015, having accepted a $4MM pay cut.
• Veteran receiver Andre Johnson has asked the Texans to release him.
• The 2015 salary cap was set at $143.28MM.

Franchise/Transition Tags:

• Broncos – WR Demaryius Thomas (link)
• Chiefs – LB Justin Houston (link)
• Cowboys – WR Dez Bryant (link)
• Dolphins – TE Charles Clay (link)
• Giants – De Jason Pierre-Paul (link)
• Patriots – K Stephen Gostkowski (link)

Traded:

• Jets – acquired WR Brandon Marshall from the Bears for a fifth-round pick
• Bills – acquired QB Matt Cassel and a 2015 sixth-round pick from the Vikings for a 2015 fifth-round pick and a 2016 seventh-round pick

Signed/Re-Signed:

• 49ers – Darnell Dockett (link)
• Cowboys – T Doug Free (link)
• Jets – LB David Harris (link)
• Packers – WR Randall Cobb (link)
• Saints – RB Mark Ingram (link)
• Texans – CB Kareem Jackson (link) and T Derek Newton (link)
• Washington – TE Niles Paul (link)

Extended:

• Cowboys – WR Cole Beasley (through 2018)
• Panthers – TE Greg Olsen (through 2018)
• Seahawks – RB Marshawn Lynch (through 2017)

Released:

• Dolphins – LB Philip Wheeler (link)
• Eagles – DE/LB Trent Cole (link) and CB Cary Williams (link)
• Patriots – NT Vince Wilfork (declined option)
• Raiders – DE/LB LaMarr Woodley (link)
• Saints – RB Pierre Thomas (link)
• Seahawks – TE Zach Miller (link)
• Texans – C Chris Myers (link)

Suspended:

• S LaRon Landry (10 games)

Retired:

• RB Maurice Jones-Drew (link)