NFL Free Agency In Full Swing
NFL free agency is in full swing and to get you up to date on player moves, WOYSM has the list of free agent moves/resigns to date. with the 2016 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams are beginning to scramble for whatever morsels are out there for the picking that might be left.
So far this off season there’s been nothing major to move the Richter Scale, but there have been some moves that have caught the professional eye.
Here is a list of the most notable moves/re-signings and offer sheets thus far and also Whats On My Sports Mind about the move.
Cowboys sign Benson Mayowa to offer sheet
Dallas has signed the restricted free-agent defensive end to an offer sheet, according to sources, and now must wait to see if the Raiders match. Could this signal the end of Greg Hardy in Big D? My Sports Mind thinks so. Hopefully Mayowa can boost the Cowboys pass rush that has been dormant for YEARS now.
James Starks staying in Green Bay
The 30-year-old running back remains with the Packers. For a guy who’s spent his entire career in Green Bay Starks now appears to be able to finish up his career there.
Thursday, March 17
Daryl Smith headed to Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with the former Ravens linebacker.
Broncos agree with Russell Okung
Denver is finalizing a five-year contract with Okung. The only bad thing is that Okung does not have an agent representing him which means all the OT’s that do got a 3-day head start on Okung because of the NFL tampering rule. My Sports Mind feels thats NOT good and could work to the Bronco’s favor.
Chris Johnson staying in Arizona
The veteran running back agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Cardinals. My Sports Mind feels with his career winding down, he best be glad to take what he can get.
Andre Smith agrees to deal with Vikings
The former first-round pick by Cincinnati will get a one-year deal in Minnesota.
49ers add Zane Beadles
The recently released offensive lineman agreed to a three-year, $11.75 million contract.
Wednesday, March 16
Shea McClellin is latest Bear headed to Patriots
The former Chicago linebacker and New England have reached an agreement on a three-year contract.
James Laurinaitis joining New Orleans
The longtime Rams linebacker is signing with the Saints.
Rahim Moore to sign with Browns
Cleveland is taking a one-year flier on the former Houston safety, according to a league source.
Andre Branch signs with Dolphins
The veteran defensive lineman is headed to Miami after four seasons in Jacksonville.
Evan Mathis lands one-year deal in Arizona
A day after trading their right guard, the Cardinals found his replacement.
Jets land Steve McLendon
The veteran nose tackle will replace Damon Harrison, who signed a free-agent deal with the New York Giants.
Raiders retain Donald Penn
The offensive tackle’s return assures that free-agent addition Kelechi Osemele will play guard in 2016.
Chris Hairston staying in San Diego
The versatile offensive lineman agreed to terms on a two-year deal, a source confirmed. The deal was first reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Demario Davis leaving Jets for Browns
The linebacker has agreed to terms on a two-year deal for $8 million.
Tuesday, March 15
Junior Galette will remain with Redskins
After missing the 2015 season because of a torn Achilles, Galette will return to Washington.
Chris Long gets one-year deal with Patriots
The former Rams defensive end is headed to New England. My Sports Mind feels that the Pats and Head Coach, Bill Belichick got a huge inking when they signed Long.
Jets expected to add Steve McLendon
The former Steelers nose tackle will sign a three-year deal with New York, a source told ESPN.
Kelvin Beachum agrees to deal with Jaguars
Beachum will earn $4.5 million in the first year and can earn up to $6 million if he reaches incentives.
Redskins pry David Bruton away from Broncos
The safety and special-teams stalwart signed a three-year deal.
Former Broncos OT Ryan Harris to join Steelers
The arrival of Harris likely spelled the end of Kelvin Beachum in Pittsburgh.
Broncos to match Dolphins’ offer sheet to C.J. Anderson
The 25-year-old running back will get a guaranteed $5.25 million signing bonus, and his base salary of $675,000 will also be guaranteed. My Sports Mind has to give the Bronco’s an A for resigning the former California Golden Bear. Now their BIGGEST question is who will be their starting quarterback?
Mike Wallace heading to Baltimore
The veteran receiver brings much-needed speed to the Ravens, who averaged an NFL-worst 10.4 yards per reception last season. QB, Joe Flacco has to be dancing in the streets right now and My Sports Mind can certainly understand why.
Terence Newman returning to Vikings
The veteran cornerback signed a one-year deal and will be back for his 14th NFL season as The former Cowboy re-inks with the Vikes.
Nolan Carroll staying with Eagles
The cornerback, who made a visit to Dallas last week, has agreed to a one-year contract to stay with Philadelphia.
Raiders retain Andre Holmes
Holmes, Oakland’s No. 3 receiver last season, has agreed to a one-year deal.
Monday, March 14
Panthers add Paul Soliai
The defensive tackle is signing a two-year, $7 million deal with Carolina after being released by Atlanta.
Bears retain Zach Miller
Chicago gives a two-year deal to the tight end, who had 34 catches and five touchdowns last season.
Rams agree to deal with Coty Sensabaugh
The former Tennessee cornerback is getting a three-year deal with Los Angeles.
Eric Weddle heads to Baltimore
Phil Dawson sticks with 49ers
The one-year deal is reportedly worth $3.134 million.
Will Blackmon gets two-year deal with Redskins
He had two interceptions and three fumbles for Washington last season.
Chris Conte re-ups with the Bucs
The 27-year-old DB started 13 games for Tampa Bay last season.
Tim Wright re-signs with Lions
The four-year veteran is currently the fifth tight end on the Lions’ roster.
Sunday, March 13
Akiem Hicks lands deal in Chicago
Hicks, who was traded to the Patriots in October, agreed to a two-year deal with the Bears.
Casey Hayward lands in San Diego
The former Packers cornerback agreed to a three-year deal.
Jermaine Gresham staying with Cardinals
A source reported that the tight end turned down contracts for four years and up to $23 million to stay in Arizona on a one-year deal My Sports Mind can’t help but wonder if he made the right choice .
Eugene Sims re-signs with Rams
The 29-year-old defensive lineman got a three-year deal after starting nine games last season.
Saturday, March 12
Jerrell Freeman chooses Bears
The linebacker led the Colts in tackles in 2012 and 2013, his first two years with the team.
Rod Streater lands with Chiefs
Kansas City looks to bolster its receiving corps by inking Streater to a one-year deal.
Rafael Bush picks Detroit
The former Saints safety and special teams missed all but one game last season.
Friday, March 11
Robert Ayers heading to Buccaneers
The 30-year-old defensive end has agreed to a three-year, $21 million deal.
Morris Claiborne staying in Dallas
The Cowboys have agreed to a one-year deal to keep the No. 6 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
Prince Amukamara leaving Giants for Jaguars
The cornerback and former first-round pick has signed a one-year deal. Yet another BIG signing by the Jags.
Brent Grimes joining Buccaneers
The cornerback has agreed to a two-year deal worth $16.5 million, sources confirmed.
Johnny Manziel waived by Browns
The 22nd overall selection of the 2014 draft was brought down by off-the-field struggles and limited on-field success.
Kendall Reyes agrees to one-year deal with Redskins
The 26-year-old led all San Diego defensive linemen in combined tackles (32) and quarterback hits (11) in 2015.
Patriots sign Chris Hogan to offer sheet
The Bills have five days to match the $12 million deal for their wide receiver.
Thursday, March 10
Seahawks to retain Jermaine Kearse
The wide receiver has reached a three-year deal with Seattle.
Nick Perry staying in Green Bay
The former first-round pick will sign a one-year deal with the Packers.
Cedric Thornton going from Eagles to Cowboys
The 27-year-old defensive end has agreed to a four-year deal with Dallas. My Sports Mind hopes MY Boys can get that Doomsday Defense back to its old glory days, Hopefully Thornton can help them achieve that.
49ers sign QB Thad Lewis
Speculation continues to mount about the future of Colin Kaepernick in San Fran. My Sports Mind feels that come Sept. Kaepernick’s name will NOT be on the 49ers roster.
Dolphins ink C.J. Anderson to offer sheet
The Broncos have five days to match the $18 million deal for their running back. My Sports Mind does believe that the Broncos will match the offer.
Mohamed Sanu gets five-year deal with Falcons
The former Bengals WR will bring a lot of versatility to Kyle Shanahan’s offense. with Roddy White released by Atlanta My Sports Mind feels they best get someone to replace White or QB, Matt Ryan’s numbers could dip even further.
Bengals retain Vincent Rey
The linebacker becomes the third free-agent defender to re-sign with Cincinnati.
Bilal Powell agrees to new deal with Jets
Powell will pair with new addition Matt Forte in New York’s new-look backfield.
Nigel Bradham gets two-year deal from Eagles
The former Bills LB thrived under Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz in 2014.
Sean Smith headed to Oakland on four-year deal
The 28-year-old CB has $20 million in guaranteed money in the deal.
Wednesday, March 9
Richard Matthews lands in Tennesse
The Titans get QB Marcus Mariota another weapon.
Jeremy Lane gets new deal in Seattle
The Seahawks bolstered their secondary by agreeing to terms with Lane.
Adrian Clayborn sticks with Atlanta
The Falcons maintained all along that they wanted to bring Clayborn back, and they followed through with a two-year deal.
Victor Cruz agrees to reduced salary with Giants
The injury-riddled WR took a sizable pay cut to stay in New York.
J.R. Sweezy headed to the Bucs
The former Seahawks O-lineman nabs a five-year deal worth $32.5 million.
Derrick Johnson opts to stay in KC
The Chiefs continue to retain their talent on defense by giving the veteran Johnson a three-year, $21 million deal.
Tashaun Gipson inks $35.5 million deal with Jags
Jacksonville revamps its secondary with the play making safety. My Sports Mind has to start taking the Jags serious.
Adam Jones re-signs with Bengals
Cincinnati retains one of its key cogs on defense. Key Cogs? Well maybe Pacman, OOPS! I mean Adam has finally grown up, for the Bengals sake My Sports Mind hopes so.
Coby Fleener heads to New Orleans
The former Colts TE gets $36 million to pair up with Drew Brees in the Big Easy.
Mitchell Schwartz finalizing five-year deal with Chiefs
Kansas City gets a consistent, dependable interior lineman.
Brandon Mebane, Dwight Lowery headed to San Diego
The Chargers upgrade their defensive line (Mebane) and secondary (Lowery) .
Olivier Vernon gets blockbuster deal from Giants
The Giants continued their overhaul on defense by signing one of the best pass-rushers on the open market.
Matt Cassel Tennessee-bound
The former Cowboys quarterback received a one-year deal. HEY! and boy is My Sports Mind happy to hear this adios Cassel.
Tyvon Branch headed to Arizona
The Cardinals fill a need at safety by signing the eight-year veteran.
Danny Trevathan agrees to join Chicago
The three-down linebacker is leaving the Super Bowl champion Broncos for the Bears.
Damon Harrison reaches agreement with Giants
“Big Snacks” will be playing his home games in the same stadium next season, but he’ll be with the Giants instead of the Jets.
Rams reach deals with Mark Barron, William Hayes
Los Angeles (really sounds strange to this Sports Mind saying that name again) was able to reach agreements with the converted linebacker and defensive end.
Brandon Brooks to sign with Eagles
The offensive guard will get a five-year, $40 million deal with Philadelphia.
Lions bringing back Haloti Ngata
The enormous defensive tackle has reached an agreement on a two-year deal.
Lamar Miller joining Brock Osweiler in Houston
Miller, who rushed for 872 yards in Miami last season, adds to the Texans’ offensive haul.
Brock Osweiler bolts for Houston
The former Broncos signal-caller is signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Texans that includes $37 million in guaranteed money. My Sports Mind can’t help but wonder if the Bronco’s let the next Peyton Manning get away? Probably NOT….
Matt Forte will be a Jet
The longtime Bear has found a fit in New York after Chris Ivory left. Its always sad when a player for one team so long leaves for another. Forte’s brilliant career is over in Chicago and My Sports Mind wishes the pro bowl RB all the best.
Doug Martin staying put in Tampa Bay
Martin, who rushed for 1,402 yards last season, will sign a five-year deal worth more than $35 million. My Sports Mind has to ask, WHY would the Bucs let him sign ANYWHERE else?
Alex Mack spurns Browns for Falcons
The three-team Pro Bowl center will reunite with offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan in Atlanta.
Rodney McLeod agrees with Eagles
The former Rams safety will sign a five-year, $37 million deal with Philadelphia.
Ladarius Green to replace Heath Miller in Pittsburgh
The former Chargers tight end adds depth and playmaking for the Steelers.
Chase Daniel reunites with Doug Pederson
The Eagles’ new head coach was Daniel’s offensive coordinator in Kansas City. Daniel gets a multi-year deal to back up QB Sam Bradford. Definitely a good thing, even though Bradford had no major injuries last season My Sports Mind can’t help but wonder how long it will be before Bradford goes down again.
Alex Boone jumps to Vikings
The guard started all but one game he played for the 49ers the past four seasons.
Chargers re-sign Antonio Gates, pick up Travis Benjamin
This increases the likelihood that Gates will retire as a Charger. You got keep a stud like Gates, My Sports Mind couldn’t see letting a player like Antonio get away. Benjamin will also be a nice add for the Chargers as well.
Bengals retain George Iloka
Cincinnati shelled out $30 million over a five-year deal to keep one of the NFL’s best coverage safeties.
Rolando McClain re-ups with Cowboys
The linebacker will make $5 million on a one-year deal. My Sports Mind is glad to see My Boys resign McClain, He’s a Great force at Linebacker.
Mason Foster staying with Redskins
It’s a two-year deal for the 27-year-old linebacker.
Ian Williams sticks with San Francisco
The defensive tackle has agreed to return to the 49ers on a five-year deal.
Marvin Jones headed to Detroit
The Lions waste no time trying to fill the void left by Calvin Johnson’s retirement. Well when one great retires you need to bring in another and My Sports Mind feels that the Lions did just that.
Janoris Jenkins cashes in with the Giants
One of the premier CBs on the open market will pocket $12 million per year.
Roman Foster sticking with Steelers
The offensive lineman will get a three-year deal.
Colt McCoy returning to D.C.
The QB will serve as Kirk Cousins‘ No. 2 with the Redskins. My Sports Mind feels he may just have well resigned, because I don’t think there were too many offers elsewhere.
Tuesday, March 8
Kelechi Osemele to sign with Raiders
The offensive lineman will reportedly get a five-year deal worth a maximum $60 million.
Malik Jackson headed to Jacksonville
Jackson’s deal is expected to average $15 million per season and will be a five- or six-year contract. My Sports Mind feels this was a win, win move for the Jags.
Jason Pierre-Paul returning to Giants
The defensive end is expected to sign a one-year deal for up to $10.5 million. Of course they should resign Paul, My Sports Mind would absolutely LOVE to have Jason in Big D.
Richie Incognito staying in Buffalo
Incognito will sign a three-year deal with the Bills.
Tamba Hali sticking with Chiefs
Hali has reached an agreement on a three-year deal that will allow him to finish his career in Kansas City.
Benjamin Watson agrees to deal with Ravens
The 35-year-old tight end, who had a career year in 2015 with New Orleans, is headed to Baltimore. Watson is getting on up there in age but My Sports Mind feels he can still be a force for the Ravens as well as a nice BIG target for Flacco, kudos to the Ravens for the signing.
Leodis McKelvin headed to Philly
The cornerback, who was cut by the Bills last week, agreed to a two-year contract with the Eagles.
Mario Williams agrees to deal with Dolphins
The defensive end will sign a two-year deal with Miami after being released by Buffalo. The former stud leaves for the Dolphins and My Sports Mind feels he still has some good years left, so kudos to the Dolphins for inking Williams.
Charles Johnson staying in Carolina
After visiting with the Giants and Buccaneers, the defensive end plans to return to the Panthers.
Adam Vinatieri signing extension in Indy
The 42-year-old kicker with four Super Bowl rings isn’t going anywhere after agreeing to a new deal with the Colts. My Sports Mind has to ask the question, Is Vinatieri trying to out last Tom Brady?
Titans lure Ben Jones
The former Houston center/guard is headed to Tennessee on a four-year deal.
Raiders bolster pass rush with Bruce Irvin
Irvin is headed to Oakland to pair with Khalil Mack. With the signing of Irvin it’s likely that the Raiders won’t match the Cowboys offer sheet for DE, Benson Mayowa, My Sports Mind has to say GOOD 😉
Chris Ivory joining T.J. Yeldon in Jaguars’ backfield
Ivory, who set career highs for carries and rushing yards last season with the Jets, is headed to Jacksonville. Does anybody else besides My Sports Mind feel that the Jags. are trying to make a run at the post season?
Donald Stephenson to sign with Broncos
The 27-year-old offensive tackle is leaving Kansas City for Denver.
So Whats On Your Sports Mind about this subject?
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