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Thompkins, Dobson questionable for AFCCG

Kenbrell Thompkins (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game.

The same is true for Aaron Dobson (foot). Thompkins was concussed in last Saturday's win over the Colts and remains in the league's protocol. We like Dobson's chances of suiting up against the Broncos a little bit better, but there's really no telling with the Patriots.

Source: Ben Volin on Twitter

Jan 17 - 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 re-sign TE Cumberland to three-year deal

Jets re-signed TE Jeff Cumberland to a three-year deal.

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

Saints expected to release Darren Sproles

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the Saints are expected to release Darren Sproles.

The move will save the Saints $3.5 million in 2014 cap space. Per PFT's Mike Florio, Sproles has not yet been released and could still be traded. A non-factor as a rusher, Sproles showed signs of decline in the passing game last year and is entering his age 31 season. New Orleans is also shopping Pierre Thomas as they look to free up money to re-sign Jimmy Graham.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 7 - 6:34 PM

Vontae Davis seeking more money than Grimes

The Indianapolis Star reports free agent CB Vontae Davis is looking for a deal in excess of Brent Grimes' four-year, $32 million contract.

It's not a surprise considering Davis is younger than Grimes and coming off an equally excellent year, grading out as a top-three corner by Pro Football Focus. The Colts remain interested in bringing Davis back, but he appears set to test the market and could very well command over $8 million annually. Davis is our No. 3 free agent corner remaining, behind only Aqib Talib and Alterraun Verner.

Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter

Mar 7 - 6:13 PM

Cards sign TE Carlson to 2-year, $4.65M deal

Cardinals signed TE John Carlson to a two-year, $4.65 million contract.

Concussion-plagued Carlson finished the 2013 season with 32 catches for 344 yards and one touchdown, appearing in 13 games with eight starts for Minnesota. He turns 30 in May. Although Carlson has never been an effective blocker or overly productive pass catcher in the NFL, teams seem to always hold him in high regard. His addition isn't good news for Rob Housler. As tight ends have never been a big part of Cardinals coach Bruce Arians' vertical passing offense, Carlson landing in Arizona has little or no expected fantasy impact.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mar 7 - 4:03 PM

Report: Jags likely out of 1st-round QB derby

A league source tells the Florida Times Union that the Jaguars are unlikely to use a first-round pick on a quarterback after re-signing Chad Henne to a two-year contract on Friday.

There is increasing chatter that quarterbacks are going to fall in the draft, and the slides could be expedited if QB-needy teams like Jacksonville suddenly pull out of the derby. Of course, this is Lying Season in the NFL, making it difficult to trust anonymous "league sources." Stated the source, "With Henne back, I don't expect them to take QB until 2nd round and maybe not until 3rd or 4th round." It's worth noting that the source's quarterback expectation would be similar to the path that led the Seahawks to Russell Wilson. Gus Bradley was Seattle's defensive coordinator at the time. He's now the Jaguars' head coach.

Source: Ryan O'Halloran on Twitter

Mar 7 - 2:13 PM

Report: Eugene Monroe seeking $10M per year

The Carroll County Times reports free agent LT Eugene Monroe is seeking $10 million per year.

Per beat writer Matt Zenitz, the Ravens are offering Monroe $8 million to $9 million per year. So there's a decent-sized gap to be bridged before next Tuesday's start of free agency. GM Ozzie Newsome surrendered 2014 fourth- and fifth-round picks when he acquired Monroe via Jacksonville last October. If Monroe hits the market, the Dolphins are expected to pursue him aggressively.

Source: Matt Zenitz on Twitter

Mar 7 - 1:41 PM

Jaguars re-up Henne for two years, $8 million

Jaguars re-signed QB Chad Henne to a two-year, $8 million contract a $1.5 million signing bonus.

The Jaguars had expressed a desire to re-sign Henne since the season ended. Henne gives them a potential "bridge" quarterback should a rookie signal caller not be ready for the NFL. Henne, 29 in July, was one of the better options in a weak free-agent QB class. He started 13 games last season, completing 60.6 percent of his passes for 3,241 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 14 picks.

Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter

Mar 7 - 1:03 PM

Colts, FA Vontae Davis 'not close' to deal

The Indianapolis Star reports the Colts and free agent CB Vontae Davis aren't close to a deal.

"No deal is imminent, and the sides are relatively far apart in negotiations," writes Stephen Holder. The Colts have roughly 12 hours before Davis' agent can legally begin negotiating with the other 31 teams. At this point, Davis may as well test the open market and see what's out there. The Colts badly want to re-sign Davis but seem unwilling to commit the top dollars he wants right now.

Source: Indianapolis Star

Mar 7 - 12:07 PM