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Cortland Finnegan | Defensive Back

Team: St. Louis Rams
Age / DOB:  (29) / 2/2/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 188
College: Samford
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Rams CB Cortland Finnegan only played in nickel situations Sunday due to a thigh injury.
Finnegan didn't practice at all last week, so rookies Janoris Jenkins and Trumaine Johnson were the base corners. The Rams proceeded to go into Tampa and hold the Bucs to 13 points while picking off Josh Freeman four times. Mon, Dec 24, 2012 10:58:00 AM
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch

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Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Rams CB Cortland Finnegan (thigh) missed his third consecutive practice Friday, and officially questionable for Week 16.

Finnegan missed two days of practice last week before ultimately suiting up for the Rams' loss to the Vikings, but there's no guarantee he's on the field for Sunday's contest against the Buccaneers. If Finnegan can’t play, rookie Trumaine Johnson, who has seen the bulk of the action lately at nickel back, is most likely to start opposite fellow rookie Janoris Jenkins.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Sat, Dec 22, 2012 10:54:00 AM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Football Outsiders ranked Cortland Finnegan as the NFL's stingiest cornerback in coverage last season in terms of yards-per-attempt allowed.

Finnegan's 4.3 YPA beat out Texans slot CB Brice McCain and Eagles CB Asante Samuel's 4.4 mark. 49ers rookie Chris Culliver ranked fourth per Football Outsiders' charting at 4.9. Pro Football Focus had similar numbers on Finnegan, although both stats and analysis websites ranked him much lower in 2010. The Rams obviously hope they'll get the good Finnegan for the next five years.
Source: Football Outsiders
Mon, Apr 2, 2012 01:29:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Rotoworld's Gregg Rosenthal reports via a league source that Cortland Finnegan can max out his five-year contract at $51.25 million. Finnegan makes $24 million in the first two years of the deal.

Finnegan gets $5 million to sign, and $5 million in 2012. He's due a guaranteed $5 million roster bonus the first day of the 2013 league year, and a $9 million salary in 2013 also guaranteed for skill and injury. He's due a $3 million roster bonus in 2014 (guaranteed early in the 2013 offseason) and $6 million in salary. In 2015, Finnegan's salary jumps to $8 million. He's due a $2 million roster bonus the 3rd day of the 2016 league year and has an $8 million salary in 2016. Finnegan also gets $312,500 added to his 2016 salary every season that Finnegan makes the Pro Bowl and the team makes the playoffs. Finnegan will make $33 million over the next three years and most of it ($26.5 million) is guaranteed.
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 04:56:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Rams agreed to terms with CB Cortland Finnegan on a five-year, $50 million contract, including $26.5 million in guarantees.

Finnegan will earn $33 million in the first three years. It's steep price, but Finnegan was the best player available at a premium position. While the Redskins, Cowboys, Bucs, Bears, Lions and Cowboys all liked Finnegan, the Rams had an inside track with former Titans coach Jeff Fisher now in charge. Coming off a borderline Pro Bowl season, Finnegan fills a major need as the Rams' top corner. At age 28, he should have at least 2-3 years of above-average play remaining.
Related: Titans
Source: Alex Marvez on Twitter
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 09:25:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Rams will host Cortland Finnegan for a free agent visit on Friday.

A league source tells the St. Louis Post-Dispatch Finnegan is the Rams' top target at cornerback. As expected, however, he isn't rushing into any visits. He's listening to offers, and has only one formal meeting finalized. St. Louis is thin at corner after cutting Ronald Bartell on Monday. Finnegan can cover the slot and play outside, and he's got a long history with new Rams head coach Jeff Fisher.
Related: Rams
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 04:32:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Despite Monday's cap hit from the league office, ESPN's John Clayton expects the Redskins to remain in aggressive in pursuit of free agents Cortland Finnegan, Vincent Jackson and Eddie Royal.

Dozens of reports have linked Jackson to the Redskins, but Finnegan is flying under the radar as a target for GM Bruce Allen and deep-pocketed owner Daniel Snyder. The Redskins and Cowboys can split their cap hits between 2012 and 2013. Profootballtalk's Mike Florio astutely points out the two teams will likely "spend now and fight later."
Related: Redskins, Vincent Jackson, Eddie Royal
Source: ESPN.com
Tue, Mar 13, 2012 10:18:00 AM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Rams' five veteran cuts on Monday cleared $18.8 million in salary cap room.

The Rams entered Monday $1.2 million under the cap, so they should enter the free agency period with roughly $20 million to spend. It's plenty to make a run at a top-flight free agent such as Cortland Finnegan, though St. Louis may look to spread its money around a bit more. Other rumored Rams free agent targets include DT Jason Jones, CB Eric Wright, and WR Pierre Garcon.
Related: Rams
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 07:28:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

Fox Sports Southwest's Matt Mosley "hears" Cortland Finnegan has grabbed the cornerback "pole position" from Brandon Carr on the Cowboys' free agent wish list.

Carr offers better size and press coverage ability on the outside, but there's no question Finnegan has been the superior player to date. The latter is expected to draw serious interest from the Bucs, Vikings, Bears, and perhaps Rams.
Related: Brandon Carr, Cowboys
Source: Matt Mosley on Twitter
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 03:15:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

The Tampa Bay Times reports free agent CB Cortland Finnegan is "considering taking a couple of visits" before signing with a new team.

Finnegan has been a rumored target of the Bucs, but seeking top dollar, it sounds like he'll do due diligence before signing. That could change if the Bucs knock his socks off shortly after Tuesday's 4PM ET start of free agency.
Related: Buccaneers
Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 12:26:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports, Cortland Finnegan has been trying to recruit Vincent Jackson as a package deal in free agency, most likely to the Buccaneers.

Cole acknowledges the Bears are also a possibility for the dynamic duo. We suspect the Vikes could be in the mix as well. All three teams have not only salary cap space, but also a need at cornerback and receiver. Finnegan has been texting Jackson, though it's not clear just how much interest the latter has in tagging along. The package deal would take the Cowboys out of the picture for Finnegan.
Related: Vikings, Bears, Cowboys, Vincent Jackson, Buccaneers
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 05:04:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

The Titans will not offer free agent Cortland Finnegan a contract before the start of free agency.

The team recently informed Finnegan of its decision. "It is bittersweet," Finnegan said. "For six years I played in the Titans organization. But they wanted to move on ... I don’t know why, and I don’t know what else a guy could do career-wise and in the community. But that’s part of the business, and you have to move on." The "why" is because the Titans have depth at corner, and are unwilling to pay Finnegan the $10 million per season he is reportedly seeking. NBC Sports' Gregg Rosenthal reported Monday the Vikings, Bears, Bucs, and Cowboys are all expected to be in the mix for Finnegan.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Tue, Mar 6, 2012 10:02:00 AM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

NBC Sports' Gregg Rosenthal reports that the Vikings, Bears, Bucs, and Cowboys are all expected to be in the mix for free agent Cortland Finnegan.

It's notable that Rosenthal did not include the Rams, who are coached by Jeff Fisher. Fisher, of course, helped draft Finnegan out of Samford in 2006. The Bears and Vikings run Cover-2 style defenses, and Finnegan fits that kind of mold as an efficient tackler with versatility and playmaking skills. The Cowboys play a lot of press-man coverage. The Buccaneers probably will too.
Related: Buccaneers, Bears, Cowboys, Rams, Vikings
Source: Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

After the Titans opted to franchise tag free agent FS Michael Griffin on Monday, CB Cortland Finnegan is expected to hit the market.

The Titans have not even talked contract with Finnegan. Rumors at the Combine suggested the Cowboys would show heavy interest, and old coach Jeff Fisher in St. Louis will likely give Finnegan a sniff, as well. With Brent Grimes franchise tagged and Stanford Routt signed to a three-year deal in Kansas City, Finnegan is competing with Brandon Carr for the top spot among free agent cornerbacks. Other free agent CBs include Terrell Thomas, Carlos Rogers, Rashean Mathis, Aaron Ross, Eric Wright, and Richard Marshall.
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 01:24:00 PM
Cortland Finnegan - DB - Rams

The Nashville Tennessean reports the Titans have had no recent negotiations with free agent Cortland Finnegan, and that he is expected to hit the open market.

The Titans and Finnegan's player rep last met at the Scouting Combine. The Titans are expected to place the franchise tag on FS Michael Griffin Monday, meaning Finnegan could only be retained via a long-term deal. With Finnegan reportedly seeking a five- to six-year deal worth at least $10 million annually, it's something the Titans have no interest in. Free agency begins next Tuesday.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Mon, Mar 5, 2012 08:41:00 AM