Week In Review News & Rumors

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata was suspended for four games for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.
• The Rams signed punter Johnny Hekker to a six-year, $18MM extension.
• The Buccaneers and offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford parted ways.
• The Bills terminated their involvement in the Toronto series.

Signed:

• Bears – K Jay Feely (link)
• Bengals – Eric Winston (link)
• Browns – RB Shaun Draughn (link)

Waived:

• Cardinals – LB Desmond Bishop (link) and RB Michael Bush (link)
• Panthers – CB Antoine Cason (link)
• Titans – CB Brandon Ghee (link)

Major Injuries:

• Bears – WR Brandon Marshall (link)
• Browns – WR Miles Austin (link)
• Giants – DE Mathias Kiwanuka, OL Geoff Schwartz, and OL Adam Snyder (link)
• Patriots – WR Aaron Dobson (link)
• Steelers – DE Brett Keisel (link)
• Texans – LB Jadeveon Clowney (link)
• Titans – WR Justin Hunter (link)
• Vikings – RB Jerick McKinnon (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Former Ravens running back Ray Rice won his appeal for reinstatement, and is eligible to sign with a team immediately. As of this morning, four teams have expressed interest in the controversial RB.
• The Patriots extended special teams ace Matt Slater through 2016 with a deal that includes $3MM in guarantees.
• Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch could be mulling retirement.

Signed:

• Broncos – K Connor Barth (link)
• Cardinals – RB Michael Bush (link)
• Texans – QB Thad Lewis (link)

Claimed Off Waivers:

• Colts – claimed LB Shaun Phillips from the Titans (link)
• Seahawks – claimed DB Loucheiz Purifoy from the Colts (link)

Waived:

• Broncos K Brandon McManus (link)
• Lions – TE Kellen Davis (link)

Major Injuries:

• Bears – LB Lance Briggs (link)
• Bengals – T Andre Smith (link)
• Chiefs – S Eric Berry (link)
• Raiders – CB Carlos Rogers (link)
• Saints – DT Brodrick Bunkley (link)
• Texans – QB Ryan Mallett (link)
• Vikings – T Phil Loadholt (link)

The headlines from the past week the PFR:

Key News:

• The NFL suspended Vikings running back Adrian Peterson for the remainder of the 2014 season; Peterson subsequently appealed the ban. Additionally, arbitrator Shyam Das ruled that the league is allowed to keep Peterson on the commissioner’s exempt list.
• The Vikings claimed running back Ben Tate off waivers from the Browns.
• The Patriots signed running back LeGarrette Blount after he was cut by the Steelers.
• After being released by the Panthers, veteran receiver Jason Avant was signed by the Chiefs.

Signed:

• Bills – S Bacarri Rambo (link)
• Browns – LB Zac Diles (link)
• Colts – WR/KR Josh Cribbs (link)
• Falcons – LB James Anderson (link)
• Saints – WR Jalen Saunders (link)

Waived:

• Giants – T Charles Brown (link)

Major Injuries:

• 49ers – DT Ian Williams (link)
• Colts – RB Ahmad Bradshaw (link)
• Panthers – T Nate Chandler (link)
• Saints – WR Brandin Cooks (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The NFLPA filed a grievance asking for an immediate hearing on Adrian Peterson‘s reinstatement. The hearing will be held on Monday.
• The Chiefs and defensive lineman Allen Bailey agreed to a four-year, $25MM extension.
• The Raiders signed tackle Khalif Barnes to a one-year extension that can be worth up to $2MM.
• A decision in Ray Rice‘s appeal hearing is expected by Thanksgiving.

Signed:

• 49ers – RB Alfonso Smith (link)
• Cowboys – LB Dekoda Watson (link)
• Saints -RB Brian Leonard (link) and S Jamarca Sanford (link)

Waived:

• Bears – WR Santonio Holmes (link)
• Cowboys – LB Tim Dobbins (link)

Claimed Off Waivers:

• Jaguars – WR Teddy Williams from the Bears (link)

Major Injuries:

• 49ers – S Jimmie Ward (link) and LB Patrick Willis (link)
• Bills – CB Leodis McKelvin (link)
• Browns – DT Phil Taylor (link)
• Cardinals – QB Carson Palmer (link)
• Chargers – CB Jason Verrett (link)
• Dolphins – T Branden Albert (link)
• Giants – RB Peyton Hillis (link)
• Jaguars – WR Allen Robinson (link)
• Seahawks – DT Brandon Mebane (link) and TE Zach Miller (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The Cardinals signed quarterback Carson Palmer to a three-year, $50MM extension, which contains $20.5MM in guarantees.
• Vikings running back Adrian Peterson accepted a no-contest plea in his child abuse case, and the NFL continues to review his case. Meanwhile, the NFLPA has demanded that Peterson be immediately reinstated.
• Ex-Raven Ray Rice‘s reinstatement hearing has concluded.
• NFL announces three London games for 2015

Extended:

• 49ers – RB Kendall Hunter: one year, max value of $1.75MM
• Chiefs – FB Anthony Sherman: three years, max value of $7MM
• Packers – head coach Mike McCarthy: through 2018

Waived/Released:

• Packers – T Derek Sherrod (link)
• Ravens – CBs Chykie Brown (link) and Dominique Franks (link)

Retired:

• RB Marcus Lattimore (link)

Major Injuries:

• Bears – DL Lamarr Houston (placed on IR)
• Eagles – QB Nick Foles (out 6-8 weeks), and OL Todd Herremans (placed on IR), LB DeMeco Ryans (placed on IR)
• Giants – CB Prince Amukamara (placed on IR)
• Jaguars – CB Will Blackmon (placed on IR)
• Ravens – CB Jimmy Smith (placed on IR)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The Rams acquired safety Mark Barron, the seventh overall pick in the 2012 draft, from the Buccaneers in exchange for 2015 fourth- and sixth-round picks.
• The Patriots acquired linebacker Jonathan Casillas, along with a 2015 sixth-round pick, from the Buccaneers in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick.
• Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy will remain on the commissioner’s exempt list until his case is adjudicated in January, meaning he likely won’t play again in 2014.

Extended:

• Cowboys – DT Josh Brent, one year

Signed:

• Cowboys – LB Tim Dobbins (link)
• Falcons – S Charles Godfrey (link)
• Jaguars – CB Tommie Campbell (link)
• Patriots – DL Alan Branch (link)
• Raiders – DB Larry Asante (link)

Waived/Released:

• Buccaneers – KR Trindon Holliday (link)
• Chargers – CB Richard Marshall (link)

Major Injuries:

• Bears – DL – Lamarr Houston (link) and G Matt Slauson (link)
• Browns – DL John Hughes, placed on IR-DTR
• Cowboys – LB Justin Durant (link)
• Giants – LB Jon Beason (link)
• Panthers – RB Darrin Reaves (link)
• Rams – T Jake Long (link) and WR Brian Quick (link)

Retired:

• CB Champ Bailey (link)

Other:

• Chiefs unlikely to extend Justin Houston (link)
• Cam Newton not interested in Colin Kaepernick-style extension (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• The Buccaneers and defensive tackle Gerald McCoy agreed to a seven-year extension worth $98MM, ~$51MM of which is effectively guaranteed.
• The Jets signed receiver Jeremy Kerley to a four-year, $16MM extension, which contains $5.4MM in guarantees.
• The Patriots acquired linebacker Akeem Ayers, the 39th overall pick in 2011, and a seventh-round pick from the Titans in exchange for a sixth-round pick.
• The NFL will play five games in London in 2015.

Signed:

• Bills – RB Phillip Tanner (link)
• Buccaneers – KR Trindon Holliday (link)
• Falcons – OL Jonathan Scott (link)
• Lions – TE Kellen Davis (link)
• Patriots – DL Alan Branch (link)

Waived/Released:

• Panthers – S Charles Godfrey (link)
• Rams – WR Austin Pettis (link)

Injuries:

• 49ers – C Daniel Kilgore; placed on IR
• Bills – RB C.J. Spiller; placed on IR-DTR
• Falcons – C Peter Konz; placed on IR
• Jaguars – LB Paul Posluszny; placed on IR
• Raiders – LB LaMarr Woodley and S Usama Young; both placed on IR
• Seahawks – FB Derrick Coleman; placed on IR
• Washington – LB Brian Orakpo; placed on IR

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key Move:

• The Jets acquired receiver Percy Harvin from the Seahawks in exchange for a conditional draft pick.

Major Injuries:

• Broncos – LB Danny Trevathan (link)
• Browns – C Alex Mack (link)
• Dolphins – RB Knowshon Moreno (link)
• Giants – WR Victor Cruz (link)
• Patriots – RB Stevan Ridley (link) and LB Jerod Mayo (link)

Signed:

• Bengals – WR Greg Little (link)
• Giants – WR Kevin Ogletree (link)
• Jets – CB Josh Thomas (link)
• Titans – OT Will Svitek (link)

Claimed Off Waivers:

• Jets – OL Wesley Johnson from the Steelers (link)

Released/Waived:

• Eagles – OL Wade Smith (link)
• Jets – WR David Nelson (link)

Retired:

• LB Pat Angerer (link)

Other:

• Palmer, Cardinals discussing extension (link)
• Colts considering making trades (link)
• Latest trade rumor roundup (link)

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

• Pegulas officially approved as Bills owners (link)
• Adrian Peterson trial set for December 1 (link)
• Cowboys offered DeMarco Murray four-year deal (link)
• Los Angeles mayor expects NFL team soon (link)

Signed:

• 49ers – S Bubba Ventrone (link)
• Cardinals – P Drew Butler (link)
• Chargers – RB Ronnie Brown (link)
• Colts – LB Victor Butler (link)
• Lions – K Matt Prater (link)
• Panthers – CB James Dockery (link)
• Ravens – CB Dominique Franks (link)
• Saints – TE Tom Crabtree (link)
• Texans – LB John Simon (link)
• Titans – CB Brandon Ghee (link)

Placed on IR-DTR:

• Cardinals – LB Matt Shaughnessy (link)

Claimed Off Waivers:

• Bengals – claimed LB Khairi Fortt from the Saints (link)
• Raiders – claimed WR Kenbrell Thompkins from the Patriots (link) and LB Ray Ray Armstrong from the Rams (link)
• Ravens – claimed TE Ryan Taylor from the Packers (link)

Released/Waived:

• 49ers – QB Josh Johnson (link)
• Bears – CB Isaiah Frey (link)
• Lions – K Alex Henery (link)

Suspended:

• Dolphins – DE Derrick Shelby, indefinitely (link)