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Lions ink LB Plamer to two-year extension

Lions signed LB Ashlee Palmer to a two-year contract extension.

Palmer will earn a base salary of $1 million in 2013, and then $1.25 million in 2014. The 26-year-old backup outside linebacker appeared in all 16 games this past season and recorded 24 tackles, mainly as a special teams contributor. Both of Detroit's starting outside 'backers, DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant, are scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Thu, Jan 3, 2013 11:56:00 PM

Plain Dealer: Mayfield likely to be top pick

The Cleveland Plain Dealer expects the Browns to select Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield at No. 1 overall on Thursday.

Joining the growing chorus expecting Mayfield to be the first player off the board, reporter Mary Kay Cabot says she believes it's "not a smokescreen." Cabot reported Wednesday that the Browns were down to Mayfield and Wyoming's Josh Allen. They've apparently made up their mind, or more likely, finally leaked the name they decided on long ago. We will find out in roughly five hours.

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

Apr 26 - 2:52 PM

Jaguars owner seeking to buy Wembley Stadium

Jaguars owner Shad Khan has made an offer to purchase London's Wembley Stadium.

Wembley, England's national stadium and a global icon, is owned by England's Football Association. Khan's offer is reportedly worth $700 million. In a statement, Khan claims the deal would be about "(strengthening) our investment in London, which as everyone knows is crucial to the Jaguars’ continued sustainability in Jacksonville." It doesn't pass the smell test that a billionaire would shell out that much money for a stadium on another continent to play the one game per season the Jags currently host in London, but it's still quite early in the process.

Source: jaguars.com

Apr 26 - 1:41 PM

Steelers 'listening to offers' for Bryant

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports the Steelers have been "quietly listening to offers" for Martavis Bryant.

Bryant tried to force a trade at the deadline last season, but the Steelers had no interest in moving him. With Bryant entering the final year of his deal, perhaps Pittsburgh would be more willing to trade him now, but he is still a dangerous weapon for a team with real Super Bowl aspirations. They probably need to be blown away to move him during the draft.

Source: ESPN

Apr 26 - 12:51 PM

DAL, SEA discussed 2nd-round pick for Thomas

ESPN's Dan Graziano reports trade talks between the Cowboys and Seahawks for Earl Thomas "centered around" the No. 50 overall pick.

Graziano's reporting suggests the Seahawks are happy with the compensation, but Dallas will not pull the trigger unless they know they can sign Thomas to an extension. Considering Thomas told Jason Garrett to "come get me" after a game in December, it seems like he is amenable to a long-term deal with Dallas. It would not be surprising to see the All-Pro safety moved during the draft.

Source: ESPN

Apr 26 - 12:44 PM

Dolphins assure Tannehill he'll start in 2018

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports the Dolphins have assured Ryan Tannehill (knee) he will start in 2018 even if they draft a quarterback in the first round.

Pelissero reports the Dolphins would consider moving up if a quarterback begins to slip, but the "smart money says they stand pat at 11 [and] take the best available defensive player." Miami was strongly linked with Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield early in the draft process, but it looks like he will come off the board well before their pick, perhaps even No. 1 overall. Tannehill was having his best season as a pro before going down with a knee injury late in 2016, and that same knee caused him to miss all of 2017. With uncertainty about Tannehill's health and ability to be a top-flight quarterback, it makes sense for the Dolphins to grab one of the premier quarterbacks if they can.

Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Apr 26 - 12:12 PM

Greg Olsen signs two-year, $17.1M extension

Panthers signed Greg Olsen to a two-year, $17.1 million extension through 2020.

The deal reportedly can be worth $20.1 million with incentives. Olsen was scheduled to be a free agent after this year and was even linked with some TV jobs, but now he is under contract through his age-35 season. Olsen played just seven games last year because of a foot injury and was never the same after he returned. He says he is completely healed now, however, and should remain one of the top options in Carolina's passing attack.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Apr 26 - 11:10 AM

Paul Perkins underwent surgery on pec injury

The Athletic's Dan Duggan reports Paul Perkins' pectoral injury required surgery.

Perkins suffered the injury working out on his own before the offseason program. He was spotted with his left arm in a sling at minicamp. Surgery suggests he suffered a tear, meaning he could be sidelined months. Especially with the Giants expected to draft a running back early, perhaps even with the No. 2 overall pick, Perkins is looking unlikely to earn a meaningful role this season.

Source: Dan Duggan on Twitter

Apr 26 - 10:42 AM

Saints exploring 'big leap up' in first round

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Saints "have made plenty of calls about making a big leap up from pick No. 27."

Presumably, New Orleans would only make the move if a quarterback they covet falls. They were linked heavily to Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield early in the process, but he may end up being the No. 1 overall pick and looks certain to come off the board in the top-ten. UCLA's Josh Rosen could end up slipping, however, and would be a good fit in New Orleans. 39-year-old Drew Brees is under contract through 2019.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Apr 26 - 10:33 AM

Odell Beckham (ankle) does individual drills

Odell Beckham (ankle) participated in individual drills on Thursday.

Still recovering from an ankle injury, Beckham is not practicing this week, but participating in individual drills suggests he is close to full health. The Giants will likely take it slow with their star receiver, but it looks like he will be healthy enough to participate in OTAs.

Source: Jordan Raanan on Twitter

Apr 26 - 10:12 AM

Bucs bring back Charles Sims on 1-year deal

Bucs re-signed Charles Sims to a one-year contract.

Sims received nary a whisper of interest on the open market, so he will return to Tampa on what is likely a minimum, prove-it deal. A third-round pick in 2014, Sims had a promising sophomore season, but he seems to have topped out as a complementary option. Re-signing Sims should not stop the Bucs from taking a running back early in the draft.

Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter

Apr 26 - 9:38 AM

Gareon Conley sued by sexual assault accuser

TMZ reports Raiders CB Gareon Conley is being sued by the woman who accused him of sexual assault last year.

The woman accused Conley of raping her at a hotel in Ohio last April. Conley was never arrested or charged with a crime and adamantly denies he did anything wrong. The woman claims she "sustained serious physical, psychological, emotional and mental injuries" as a result of the alleged incident.

Source: TMZ Sports

Apr 26 - 8:34 AM