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Aqib Talib | Defensive Back

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (27) / 2/13/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 205
College: Kansas
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Patriots re-signed CB Aqib Talib to a one-year, $5 million contract.
The money just hasn't been there for cornerbacks, and Talib reportedly turned down two multi-year contracts elsewhere to stay in Foxboro. The Redskins may have been one of those clubs, as they targeted Talib in the early days of free agency. Talib's one-year contract gives him the opportunity to put together a solid 2013 season and retest the market in 2014. The Patriots have now re-signed slot corner Kyle Arrington and Talib to keep intact what proved to be a formidable trio of cover men, along with 2012 draft steal Alfonzo Dennard. Mar 16 - 11:58 AM
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

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Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

ESPN's Adam Schefter believes free agent CB Aqib Talib will end up returning to the Patriots.

Talib, the No. 1 corner on our free agency big board, has generated surprisingly little buzz this week. It's a difficult negotiation because he has physical tools to be a top-tier shutdown corner, but also glaring character red flags. Talib did keep his head on straight with the Patriots for six games last year. His agent is likely pushing for something more than a one-year "prove it" deal.
Related: Redskins
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 15 - 7:27 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Both the Washington Examiner and 106.7 The Fan in D.C. pass along word that the Redskins are still targeting free agent Aqib Talib.

Per The Fan's Grant Paulsen, two agents -- neither of whom rep Talib -- say he is the "cornerback the Redskins want." The Examiner's John Keim has "heard the same from multiple people" in the league. Unfortunately, Washington is currently only $600,000 under the salary cap and would have to slash at least a player or two to fit in Talib. We should know soon whether they can make it happen.
Related: Redskins
Source: John Keim on Twitter
Mar 13 - 11:19 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

A source with knowledge of the situation tells USA Today the Redskins are going to "make a push" for free agent CB Aqib Talib.

The Redskins have one of the league's worst cap situations, but a major need at cornerback after cutting DeAngelo Hall. Washington was 30th in pass defense last season. GM Bruce Allen drafted Talib in Tampa, while DBs coach Raheem Morris was his head coach. Making a long-term commitment to a player with Talib's off-field history would be a huge risk for a team in Washington's financial position, but prudence and patience have never been owner Dan Snyder's virtues. The more things change in D.C., the more they stay the same.
Related: Redskins
Source: USA Today
Mar 11 - 8:21 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Citing multiple sources, the Boston Globe reports the Patriots would like to finish a new contract with free agent Aqib Talib "soon."

The Pats are thin at corner, don't want the fourth-rounder they gave up for Talib last year to go to waste, and are trying to play the "flooded cornerback market" card with Talib's agents. (Trying to convince them he won't get a ton of money elsewhere.) To this point, Talib's free-agent market has been quiet. Beat writer Greg Bedard confirms Talib remains the Pats' "top target at No. 1 cornerback."
Source: Boston Globe
Mar 11 - 3:00 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

ESPN Boston thinks re-signing free agent CB Aqib Talib is still the Patriots' preference.

New England has been mentioned as a team flirting with free agent CB Sean Smith since the legal tampering window opened a little over 32 hours ago. Talib is a known commodity to coach Bill Belichick now, though. They're expected to let the market dictate his price tag.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 10 - 10:23 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

The Boston Globe says the Patriots could "very well" use the transition tag on free agent CB Aqib Talib.

The transition tag costs $8.9 million for cornerbacks, as opposed to the $10.6 million franchise tag. The Pats are not expected to use the franchise tag on any of their free agents. The transition tag would give New England the right of first refusal, but they wouldn't receive any compensation if Talib signed elsewhere.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 25 - 9:14 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

ESPN Boston says it would be a "surprise" if the Patriots used the franchise tag.

Beat writer Mike Reiss says with the projection of a down market around the league, the Patriots may let that determine the value of their top three free agents -- Aqib Talib, Sebastian Vollmer, and Wes Welker. ESPN Boston joins CSN New England and WEEI Boston in saying they don't expect the Patriots to tag Talib.
Related: Wes Welker, Sebastian Vollmer
Source: ESPN Boston
Feb 24 - 8:31 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Yahoo! Sports reports the 49ers spent much of Friday checking in with the various agents who represent free-agent cornerbacks.

San Francisco was thought to be in fine shape in the secondary, but then Joe Flacco picked the unit apart in the Super Bowl, causing a bit of a panic. The 49ers sported the league's No. 4 pass defense in the regular season, giving up 200.2 yards per game, but that rose to 306 yards per in the playoffs. Aqib Talib is the top corner in a deep free-agent class.
Related: 49ers
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Feb 22 - 9:32 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Neither CSN New England nor WEEI Boston expect the Patriots to use the franchise tag on free agent CB Aqib Talib.

WEEI's Chris Price points out that the Patriots have "never given a DB that kind of payday," while CSN's Tom Curran believes it would be an "uncharacteristic panic move." Tagging Talib makes sense on paper, as the Pats could be without Alfonzo Dennard in 2013, while it's fair to wonder how the mercurial Talib would conduct himself under a long-term deal. But the $10.7 million tag would only further weigh down a top-heavy cap situation, and the Pats may need it for RT Sebastian Vollmer. If Talib reaches the market, the Pats are unlikely to be the top bidder.
Source: Tom Curran on Twitter
Feb 20 - 1:14 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Chris Price of WEEI Boston predicts the Patriots will let free agent CB Aqib Talib test the market.

Price expects the Patriots to prioritize Sebastian Vollmer among their own free agents, retaining the right tackle "either through tag or new deal." Price admits he's "not sure" about free agent Wes Welker. The Pats aren't going to overpay for Talib, and seem to consider Vollmer a more integral puzzle piece. They do not appear to be considering slapping Talib with the franchise tag.
Related: Wes Welker, Sebastian Vollmer
Source: Chris Price on Twitter
Feb 18 - 12:56 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

The Boston Globe believes free agent CB Aqib Talib will have to be amenable to a "very fair contract" to re-sign with the Patriots.

In other words, exceptionally team friendly. It's understandable given Talib's well-documented off-the-field issues, but his age (27 on Wednesday) and shutdown upside should draw robust interest on the open market. It's why the franchise tag could be his most likely means of remaining in New England. Talib would be due $10.7 million under the tag.
Source: Boston Globe
Feb 11 - 9:33 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

The Boston Herald considers impending free agent Aqib Talib a candidate for the Patriots' franchise tag.

Talib is the top cornerback available this offseason and has shutdown potential, but his off-field history and questionable work ethic are expected to prevent the Patriots from offering him a multi-year deal. With Sebastian Vollmer and Wes Welker also free agents, he could be allowed to hit the open market. Under the franchise tag, Talib would cost $10.7 million in 2013.
Source: Boston Herald
Feb 9 - 7:39 PM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

A source tells CSN New England that the Patriots are "somewhat reluctant" to offer impending free agent Aqib Talib a multi-year contract.

Thanks to his history of off-field issues and questionable work ethic, the Pats prefer to sign Talib to a one-year deal. They understandably have questions about how he'd "handle" a long-term contract and boatload of cash, a la Albert Haynesworth. However, New England is unlikely to have that luxury as Talib is the clear No. 1 corner available on the market and is a good bet to attract lucrative multi-year offers. It's a hairy situation for Bill Belichick, as he's getting really thin at corner. Kyle Arrington is also a free agent.
Source: CSN New England
Feb 5 - 11:34 AM
Aqib Talib - DB - Patriots

Impending free agent CB Aqib Talib hinted Monday he's planning to test the open market.

"That's the business side of the business," Talib said. "Definitely enjoyed my time (in New England), we'll see what happens in the future." Talib was inconsistent after making his Pats debut in Week 11, but his absence was glaring after he departed Sunday's AFC title game with a thigh injury. Talib is still only 26, and has shutdown upside. His ever present off-the-field issues could limit him to one-year offers in free agency, however.
Source: ESPN Boston
Jan 21 - 1:22 PM

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