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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

Colts re-sign P Pat McAfee to 5-year deal

Colts re-signed P Pat McAfee to a five-year contract.

Punters are people, too. McAfee has one of the game's best legs and announced the deal on NFL Network's NFL AM show Friday morning. A year after being the Colts' "franchise player," McAfee gets the security he was eyeing. McAfee will probably end up being the highest-paid punter. He also handles kickoffs.

Mar 7 - 9:50 AM

Report: Ware believes he would do well in FA

ESPN Dallas reports DeMarcus Ware believes he can "get a payday in free agency" if the Cowboys release him.

In other words, he's not feeling pressure to take a pay cut. The Cowboys need Ware to significantly slash his $12.25 million salary if they're to have any breathing room in free agency. It's understandable why Ware would bet on himself — his résumé needs no inflation — but he showed major signs of breaking down in 2013. Teams would have to be in a gambling mood to commit big bucks to a 32-year-old (in July) pass rusher.

Source: Calvin Watkins on Twitter

Mar 6 - 9:34 PM

Report: Bucs 'looking at' McCown & Shaun Hill

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Bucs are "in the market" for a backup quarterback, and will be "looking at" free agents Josh McCown and Shaun Hill.

New Bucs GM Jason Licht recently said he's "absolutely" looking for a veteran to compete with Mike Glennon, and in theory, McCown is the best he could do on the open market. That ignores the fact that the 34-year-old journeyman may well be little more than a product of Marc Trestman's masterful coaching. ESPN's Adam Schefter doesn't expect McCown to re-sign with the Bears.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 6 - 8:20 PM

Report: Pats talked with Edelman Thursday

ESPN reports the Patriots and free agent Julian Edelman "discussed a new contract" on Thursday.

The Boston Globe reported late last month that the sides had yet to talk, so it's possible they're just now beginning negotiations. Edelman's rep can begin talking with other teams on Saturday. The open market is likely alluring for the former seventh rounder, but Edelman would be tempting fate if he moved on from a fit as perfect as New England. Of course, he may have no choice if the Pats make a low-ball offer.

Source: Field Yates on Twitter

Mar 6 - 5:37 PM

Michael Bennett expected to reach open market

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports free agent Michael Bennett won't re-sign with the Seahawks before the start of free agency, and plans to test the open market.

Bennett has been tossing bouquets the Seahawks' way all offseason, but has made it clear he won't be re-signing for less than top dollar. There's now a good chance he'll get that somewhere other than Seattle. According to FOX Sports' Mike Garafolo, the Jaguars and Raiders are "lurking" as potential suitors. Bennett is Rotoworld's No. 3 free-agent end.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 6 - 4:38 PM

Saints 'could be open' to trading Sproles

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints "could be open" to trading Darren Sproles.

Per Schefter, the cap-strapped Saints are actively shopping Pierre Thomas and Lance Moore, and could soon do the same with Sproles. Three months shy of his 31st birthday, Sproles is coming off an up-and-down year, and set to earn $3.5 million between salary and bonuses. 2014 is the final season of his four-year deal.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 6 - 4:07 PM

Report: Saints shopping RB Thomas, WR Moore

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Saints are "shopping" Pierre Thomas and Lance Moore, and "could be open" to dealing Darren Sproles.

The Saints need to clear cap space, and offloading Thomas and Moore would free up more than $5 million. Trading Thomas ahead of his age-30 season would also help clear the logjam in New Orleans' backfield. Thomas has been considered a candidate for release because of his $2.9 million cap number/salary, but he was by far the Saints most effective back in 2013. 2014 is the final year of his contract, so he could draw some trade interest.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 6 - 4:01 PM

Colts cut C Satele, clear $1.7M in cap space

Colts released C Samson Satele.

Satele was due $3.9 million in the final season of his three-year contract. The move frees up $1.733 million in cap space for the free-spending Colts. Going on 30, Satele was injury prone and ineffective his two years in Indy. Moving on from Satele is a necessary step as the Colts look to upgrade their dismal run blocking.

Source: Mike Klis on Twitter

Mar 6 - 3:11 PM

Report: Lions have strong interest in Watkins

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Lions are showing a "ton" of interest in Clemson WR Sammy Watkins.

Rapsheet punctuated his report by putting "TON" in all caps. The Lions have an embarrassing lack of receiver talent behind Calvin Johnson, but Watkins is unlikely to fall to No. 10. That means Detroit would have to trade up to land the draft's top receiver, and that would be unwise for a team with needs all over.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 6 - 2:39 PM

Report: ATL wants Umenyiora to take pay cut

FOX's Mike Garafolo reports the Falcons want Osi Umenyiora to take a pay cut.

Umenyiora is due a reasonable $3.5 million between salary and bonuses, but will turn 33 in November. He was productive his first year in Atlanta, notching 7.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He played 744 snaps. Umenyiora may be inclined to turn down the Falcons' request and try to hit the open market.

Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter

Mar 6 - 1:20 PM

Report: Raji mulling $4M offer from Packers

Sources tell the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that the one-year deal the Packers have offered free agent B.J. Raji is worth $4 million.

Last November, Raji reportedly turned down a multi-year deal worth $8 million annually that contained $20 million guaranteed. He's kicking himself now. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting that Raji is mulling the Pack's latest "prove it" offer and would be moving back to nose tackle if he did re-sign.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Mar 6 - 10:13 AM