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Rob Housler (groin) listed probable vs. 49ers

Rob Housler (groin) is listed as probable for Week 17.

Housler will continue to play through his groin injury despite missing practice time this week. He's a low-end TE2 for Sunday's game against the 49ers.

Fri, Dec 27, 2013 07:06:00 PM

'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

Jags land DE Red Bryant on 4-year, $17M deal

Jaguars signed LE Red Bryant to a four-year, $17 million contract.

Bryant, 30 next month, was released by the Seahawks in a salary-cap move last week. He wanted to latch on with a new team before the free-agent market flooded on Tuesday, and the Jaguars were always a logical landing spot. Bryant reunites with coach Gus Bradley and should anchor the left side of Jacksonville's line on early downs. Tyson Alualu manned that spot for the Jags last season, but struggled. Bryant is a big upgrade in run defense.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Mar 8 - 2:54 PM

Buccaners release RG Joseph, save $6 million

Bucs released RG Davin Joseph.

The move saves $6 million against the cap. The Bucs had been shopping Joseph but obviously could find no suitors for the overpaid guard. The former first-round pick has been a shell of his former self since returning from a 2012 patellar tendon tear. He'll likely find a soft market in free agency.

Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter

Mar 8 - 12:33 PM

Jets expected to pursue free agent G Asamoah

The NY Daily News reports the Jets will "make a play" for free agent G Jon Asamoah when the league's three-day negotiating window opens.

Asamoah would be an immediate upgrade to a Jets offensive line that was one of the worst run-blocking units in the league in 2013. Coming off a lackluster season, Asamoah could be one of the biggest steals of free agency, and signing him would be a solid move. Asamoah is our No. 5 free-agent guard.

Source: New York Daily News

Mar 8 - 9:24 AM

Jets keep TE Cumberland on 3-year, $3.7M deal

Jets re-signed TE Jeff Cumberland to a three-year, $3.7 million contract, including $1 million guaranteed.

The money is right. Cumberland played in a timeshare with Kellen Winslow last season, but the Jets believe he's still developing and are reportedly confident in his ability to take the "next step." With Winslow gone, Cumberland will have a chance to be an every-down player. Per the NY Daily News, the Jets could still look to pair Cumberland with another tight end and have had internal discussions about free agents Brandon Pettigrew, Ed Dickson, and Scott Chandler. Cumberland, 27 in May, finished the 2013 season with a 26-398-4 receiving line. Despite the Jets' optimism, we've seen little on Cumberland's game tape that suggests he'll ever grow into a serious fantasy asset. He's a TE2/3.

Source: New York Daily News

Mar 7 - 8:26 PM

Vikings retain Cassel on two-year, $10M deal

Vikings re-signed QB Matt Cassel to a two-year, $10 million contract.

Cassel will enter 2014 as the favorite to start over Christian Ponder after throwing for 1,807 yards, 11 touchdowns, and completing 60.2 percent of his passes in nine games last season. The signing provides the Vikings with a "bridge" quarterback for a rookie signal caller. Now entering his age-32 season, Cassel has established himself as a poor NFL starter but one of the best backups in the league. His re-signing won't please Adrian Peterson, however, who had been loudly campaigning for GM Rick Spielman to sign Michael Vick.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 7 - 8:06 PM