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Week In Review: 12/21/14 – 12/28/14

December 28th, 2014 at 3:08pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

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Restructured:

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Placed On Injured Reserve:

Early Draft Entrants:

  • Todd Gurley, RB – Georgia (link)
  • Duke Johnson, RB – Miami (link)
  • Jaelen Strong, WR – Arizona State (link)
  • Maxx Williams, TE – Minnesota (link)

Week In Review: 12/14/14 – 12/21/14

December 21st, 2014 at 1:49pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

  • The NFL will not relocate a team to Los Angeles for the 2015 season.
  • The 49ers released defensive end Ray McDonald after he was accused of sexual assault.
  • The University of Michigan offered 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh a six-year, $48MM contract.
  • The Bears opted to bench quarterback Jay Cutler, starting Jimmy Clausen in his place.
  • The NFLPA formally filed a lawsuit on behalf on Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, challenging arbitrator Harold Henderson’s decision to deny Peterson’s appeal of his suspension.

Extended:

Signed:

Major Injuries:

Draft Early Entrants:

  • Sammie Coates, WR – Auburn (link)
  • Gerod Holliman, S – Louisville (link)

Coaching News:

  • Giants leaning towards retaining Tom Coughlin (link)
  • Washington to retain Jay Gruden (link)
  • Jon Gruden signed an extension with ESPN (link)
  • Bears likely to fire Marc Trestman (link)
  • Falcons to dismiss Mike Smith after season (link)

Week In Review: 12/7/14 – 12/14/14

December 14th, 2014 at 1:49pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

  • An arbitrator denied Vikings running back Adrian Peterson‘s appeal, meaning he will remain suspended for the remainder of the season. Since the announcement, Peterson expressed that he has considered retirement.
  • The Broncos signed cornerback Chris Harris to a five-year, $42.5MM extension, with initial reports citing a $24MM guarantee.
  • Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton is expected to miss four weeks while dealing with knee injuries, meaning he could return at some point during the playoffs.
  • The 2015 salary cap is expected to be in the neighborhood of $138.6MM.
  • Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was involved in a car accident, and suffered two transverse process fractures in his back. He isn’t playing against the Buccaneers today, and his timeline for return is unclear.
  • NFL owners unanimously approved a new personal conduct policy.

Extended:

Signed:

Major Injuries:

Draft Early Entrants:

  • Devin Funchess, WR – Michigan (link)
  • Melvin Gordon, RB – Wisconsin (link)
  • Brett Hundley, QB – UCLA (link)

Week In Review: 11/30/14 – 12/7/14

December 7th, 2014 at 1:37pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

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Signed:

Waived:

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Week In Review: 11/23/14 – 11/30/14

November 30th, 2014 at 1:39pm CST by Dallas Robinson

The headlines from the past week at PFR:

Key News:

Signed:

Claimed Off Waivers:

Waived:

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Week In Review: 11/16/14 – 11/23/14

November 23rd, 2014 at 1:38pm CST by Dallas Robinson

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:

Waived:

Major Injuries:

Week In Review: 11/9/14 – 11/16/14

November 16th, 2014 at 1:46pm CST by Dallas Robinson

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:

Waived:

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Major Injuries:

Week In Review: 11/2/14 – 11/9/14

November 9th, 2014 at 1:41pm CST by Dallas Robinson

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:

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Week In Review: 10/26/14 – 11/2/14

November 2nd, 2014 at 8:40am CST by Dallas Robinson

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:

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Week In Review: 10/19/14 – 10/26/14

October 26th, 2014 at 1:39pm CST by Dallas Robinson

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.

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