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Dallas not expected to have Sean Lee Thursday

Cowboys ILB Sean Lee (hamstring) is not expected to play in Thursday's game against the Raiders.

Lee was originally slapped with a 3-4 week timetable when he went down during Week 10. Jerry Jones now considers the Week 14 Monday night game against the Bears a realistic target date. Without Lee, Ernie Sims racked up a season-high 10 tackles in the win at the Giants in Week 12.

Source: Dallas Morning News

Tue, Nov 26, 2013 12:23:00 PM

Jets cut Cromartie, saving $9.5M in cap space

Jets released CB Antonio Cromartie.

The move saves $9.5 million in cap room, clearing a $4.3 million salary, $5 million roster bonus, and $200,000 workout bonus off the books. Cromartie was a legit shutdown corner in 2012, but his play slipped dramatically in 2013 as he battled a chronic hip injury, appearing stiffer than ever. Still only 30 years old -- he turns in April -- Cromartie will be a boom-or-bust free agent signing. The Jets have flirted with free agent Alterraun Verner, and appear poised to move on.

Mar 9 - 2:55 PM

Alterran Verner to sign 'quickly' on Tuesday

The NY Daily News reports free agent CB Alterraun Verner "isn't planning any visits," and intends to sign with a team "shortly after the market opens" on Tuesday.

It's possible he already has a deal in place with a team. The Redskins, Giants, Rams, Jets, and Vikings are among the clubs known to have interest in Verner. Verner had to love seeing the Packers give Sam Shields $39 million over four seasons on Saturday. Verner is younger than Shields, and a superior corner.

Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter

Mar 9 - 2:12 PM

Vikings retain Griffen on 5-year, $42.5M deal

Vikings re-signed RE Everson Griffen to a five-year, $42.5 million contract with $20 million guaranteed.

This is shaping up as a highly-paid 2014 free agent class. Retaining Griffen is still a critical maneuver for GM Rick Spielman, whose defensive line has underwhelmed recently and crumbled almost entirely in 2013. DTs Kevin Williams and Fred Evans are free agents, NT Letroy Guion was released, and RE Jared Allen isn't coming back. Griffen has been "blocked" by Allen and LE Brian Robison the past several seasons, but still managed 13.5 sacks over the last two in a clear-cut reserve role, and just turned 26 in December. He's a high-ceiling prospect with 2014 breakout potential in IDP leagues. Look for Griffen to take over as Minnesota's every-down right defensive end, replacing Allen.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 9 - 1:25 PM

Report: 'Strong push' for NE to keep Edelman

A team source tells Comcast SportsNet New England's Mike Giardi that there's a "strong push" inside Patriots headquarters for the team to re-sign free agent Julian Edelman.

Per Giardi, the coaching staff "loves" Edelman's "work ethic and production as a dual threat," referring to Edelman's receiving and punt returning prowess. We don't believe Edelman would break the bank in free agency, but he certainly should command a deal similar to Danny Amendola's from 2013. There is some belief the Pats would cut Amendola and essentially give his deal to Edelman, but we're skeptical. Ideally, New England would bring back both.

Source: Mike Giardi on Twitter

Mar 9 - 12:52 PM

Report: Texans not trading for Ryan Mallett

The Houston Chronicle reports the Texans "won't be trading for" QB Ryan Mallett.

Beat writer John McClain is on top of everything Texans. While the dots connect between Mallett and Houston coach Bill O'Brien, Mallett still means a lot to the Patriots as Tom Brady's backup. The Texans have numerous holes to fill and aren't going to deal significant draft pick compensation for a quarterback who has attempted just four career passes and remains an unknown throughout the league. McClain thinks Cleveland's Brian Hoyer would make a better trade target. Like Mallett, Hoyer has history with O'Brien from their New England days.

Source: John McClain on Twitter

Mar 9 - 11:19 AM

'No market' for free agent running back class

A source who "actively worked the phones" on the first day of the NFL's free-agency negotiating period Saturday noted to Profootballtalk.com that "there's currently no market for running backs."

This really shouldn't be a surprise because running back is a replaceable position in the NFL, and the only above-replacement-level talents in this year's class are Ben Tate and Darren McFadden. Both have checkered injury track records. If Knowshon Moreno's price stays low enough, we could see him staying in Denver. It'd be a concern for Montee Ball's 2014 fantasy outlook.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

Mar 8 - 10:40 PM

Report: Bucs making hard push for DE Johnson

The Chicago Tribune reports the Buccaneers are making a "hard push" to sign free agent DE Michael Johnson.

Johnson would be a big addition to the Bucs, bookending Adrian Clayborn in front of a secondary of Darrelle Revis, Johnthan Banks, Dashon Goldson and Mark Barron. Defensive end has been a major weakness in Tampa for years. New Bucs coach Lovie Smith and DC Leslie Frazier's defense is reliant on pressure from the front four. Johnson is an excellent rusher and run defender.

Source: Brad Biggs on Twitter

Mar 8 - 10:38 PM

Rashard Mendenhall tells teams he's retiring

Free agent RB Rashard Mendenhall is telling teams he's retiring.

Mendenhall never fully recovered from a 2012 ACL injury and was a shell of his former self last season. If this is it, he'll finish his six-year career with 1,081 carries, 4,236 yards, and 72 total touchdowns, averaging 3.9 YPC. Andre Ellington will be the Cardinals' No. 1 back in 2014. We suspect Mendenhall will attempt a "comeback" once his money begins to run out. He turns 27 in June.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 8 - 10:16 PM

Packers sign Shields to four-year, $39M deal

Packers re-signed CB Sam Shields to a four-year, $39 million contract.

The deal includes a $12.5 million signing bonus and puts Shields among the top-three cornerbacks in the league in average annual salary. Shields will receive a total compensation of $15 million for 2014 and $21 million through his first two seasons. It's a massive sum of money for a player that's struggled with injuries each of the last two years, is a liability in run defense, and has been an inconsistent cover man. Green Bay GM Ted Thompson is betting on Shields' improvement to continue, as he played wide receiver in college and is only 26 years old. Shields will return as the No. 1 corner in a deep Packers secondary that includes Tramon Williams, Casey Hayward, and Davon House.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports

Mar 8 - 7:05 PM

Report: Hakeem Nicks open to one-year deal

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports free agent Hakeem Nicks is open to playing on a one-year contract to prove his 2012 and 2013 seasons were "aberrations."

Nicks is also open to re-signing with the Giants. If he can't return to New York, Nicks wants to go to a team with a proven quarterback. Mortensen also adds that Nicks' past foot and knee injuries have been cleared and deemed 100 percent by Drs. Robert Anderson and James Andrews, respectively. Each doctor wrote a letter of recommendation for Nicks, and copies were sent to all 32 teams. Nicks has been linked to the Ravens and Patriots since the season ended.

Source: ESPN.com

Mar 8 - 4:25 PM

Fins 'reach out' to FAs Saffold and Veldheer

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins "reached out" to the representatives for free agents G/T Rodger Saffold and LT Jared Veldheer on Saturday.

LT Branden Albert is believed to be the Dolphins' top priority in free agency. They'd reportedly like to sign Saffold as a guard, though they're not opposed to Saffold playing left tackle. Veldheer and Eugene Monroe would be fallback options for Miami if it can't land Albert. We'd almost prefer both Veldheer and Monroe to an aging Albert. Offensive line is GM Dennis Hickey's main focus.

Source: Miami Herald

Mar 8 - 3:43 PM