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Jake Long | Tackle

Team: St. Louis Rams
Age / DOB:  (28) / 5/9/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 317
College: Michigan
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The Miami Herald's Armando Salguero heard from "multiple places" that the Dolphins offered Jake Long more money than the Rams.
Long signed a four-year, $34 million deal with the Rams that included $16 million guaranteed. "More money" can be a subjective term in the NFL because of the labyrinth manner in which most contracts are structured, but it would be extremely surprising if Long took less guaranteed money from the Rams than the Dolphins were offering. The only logical explanation would be an extreme disconnect with the Dolphins' front office. Apr 30 - 5:51 PM
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter

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Jake Long - T - Rams

News Rams LT Jake Long (triceps) is "almost" 100 percent.

"He’s very close," coach Jeff Fisher said. "We expect to have him on the field in mid-OTAs." Fisher insists the Rams have no long-term concerns about Long's health. "We think he’s got a lot of good snaps left. No question. He fought through some injuries, and I think his production dropped because of it. But there’s no reason he doesn’t get back to 100 percent." If Long can't reverse his recent health trend, the Rams are going to have a really bad contract on their hands.
Source: St Louis Post-Dispatch
Mar 22 - 12:34 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins were offering LT Jake Long about $8 million per season before he accepted the Rams' four-year, $36 million offer.

It's unclear how many years Miami was willing to go, but it's unlikely that was the hang-up. It means Long opted to bolt the team that made him the No. 1 overall pick of the 2008 draft for roughly $1 million more per year. For his part, Long says the decision came down to the Rams' "vision and the entire organization." We're guessing the extra $1 million didn't hurt.
Related: Dolphins
Source: Miami Herald
Mar 18 - 8:54 AM
Jake Long - T - Rams

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Steelers "made a play" for LT Jake Long before he signed with the Rams.

It's extremely interesting, as it shows a lack of faith in Marcus Gilbert and Mike Adams, and indicates the Steelers aren't as hard up for cap space as the public perception. Any Long deal would have been majorly backloaded, but perhaps the Steelers are finally ready to start adding players instead of shedding them. For now, Gilbert is expected to open 2013 as Pittsburgh's left tackle.
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Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 18 - 8:09 AM
Jake Long - T - Rams

Rams agreed to terms with LT Jake Long, formerly of the Dolphins, on a four-year, $34 million contract.

The Dolphins have dropped a ton of coin in free agency, but may enter the 2013 season with Jonathan Martin on Ryan Tannehill's blind side. That could get ugly. Although Long's once-sterling performance and durability have declined each of the past two seasons, Rams doctors gave him the green light and he will shore up left tackle for Sam Bradford. Rodger Saffold will kick to the right side. Long, 28 in May, has made four Pro Bowls in five NFL seasons and was the first overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft. Still a punishing drive blocker in the running game, the move at the very least is fantastic news for Daryl Richardson and Isaiah Pead.
Related: Dolphins, Sam Bradford, Ryan Tannehill, Isaiah Pead, Daryl Richardson
Source: Profootballtalk on Twitter
Mar 18 - 12:25 AM
Jake Long - T - Rams

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora passes along "buzz among GMs" that free agent Jake Long is likely to re-sign with the Dolphins.

Perhaps Long was using the Rams as a leverage ploy all along, though La Canfora concedes St. Louis is "still in the hunt." SI's Peter King predicted that we'll have an answer on Long's 2013 whereabouts by tonight or early Monday. Once Long picks a destination, look for Andre Smith and Sebastian Vollmer to sign deals shortly thereafter. All three tackles are repped by the same agency (CAA).
Related: Rams
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Mar 17 - 7:49 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

Rams GM Les Snead indicated Sunday evening that the club remains optimistic about its chances of landing free agent Jake Long.

"We're still chatting," said Snead, adding that Long's "health is not a problem" after he passed a battery of physical exams in St. Louis. Obviously, money is going to determine where Long lands. He will sign with the highest bidder.
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Source: ESPN.com
Mar 17 - 6:59 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

Free agent LT Jake Long didn't meet with Dolphins brass on Saturday.

Apparently, they were all already in Arizona for the owner's meetings. All has been mysteriously quiet on the Long front since he left St. Louis on Friday, suggesting either he can't get anyone to up their offers, or a quiet bidding war has ensued. We'd guess the former. Per reporter Armando Salguero, the ball is in Long's court.
Source: Armando Salguero on Twitter
Mar 17 - 6:41 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Palm Beach Post reports that "momentum appears to be growing" for free agent left tackle Jake Long to re-sign with the Dolphins.

CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora adds that Long has been at the Dolphins' facility since he flew back to Miami on Friday night. The Dolphins are reportedly "making a charge" to sign Long, but the money isn't expected to be close to what he wants -- $10 million annually. Long's offensive line teammates are campaigning for a return, but in the end money talks. $8 million annually might be the best he gets.
Source: Palm Beach Post
Mar 16 - 6:08 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports free agent LT Jake Long "checked out fine" in his Rams physical, and there were "no red flags."

The sides' inability to strike a deal is all about money. The Rams' offer surely takes into account Long's injury history, but there are no current worries. While his departure from St. Louis was obviously a good sign for the Dolphins' chances of re-signing Long, there haven't been any rumblings he's on the verge of re-upping with Miami. That could change in a hurry over the weekend.
Related: Rams
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mar 16 - 1:36 AM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins are "very encouraged" by free agent LT Jake Long leaving St. Louis without a contract.

Per a league source, however, Long is drawing interest from multiple teams, and is "willing to explore those interests." Long's future appears to be 50-50 between Miami and a non-South Beach locale. The Rams could still very easily sweeten their offer and seal a deal both sides seem eager for.
Related: Rams
Source: Miami Herald
Mar 15 - 2:41 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

USA Today confirms the Dolphins are "mounting a charge" to re-sign free agent LT Jake Long.

Per a source "informed of the negotiations," the Dolphins have talked to Long on Friday, and are "trying to bridge the gap they've had in previous negotiations." The Rams' offer clearly isn't yet to Long's liking, so the Dolphins should have a legit chance to keep their blindside protector. Long's play has slipped in recent years, but he's still a far better option than Jonathan Martin.
Related: Rams
Source: USA Today
Mar 15 - 1:50 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports free agent LT Jake Long is ready to leave St. Louis without a deal Friday, and that "multiple teams" are showing interest.

Long spent three days in St. Louis, but it's obviously not a good sign for the Rams that he's leaving without having signed on the dotted line. Miami is believed to be his other serious suitor, but it sounds like are other teams are ready to get in the mix. With a host of fallback options having come off the market during Long's marathon visit, the Rams may have cost themselves their best chance at upgrading Sam Bradford's blindside situation.
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Source: Jim Thomas on Twitter
Mar 15 - 12:36 PM
Jake Long - T - Rams

The Rams and Dolphins are both still negotiating with free agent LT Jake Long, but Long has yet to leave St. Louis.

Both teams want Long at "their price," and the protracted talks suggest St. Louis' price may not be big enough to lure Long away from South Beach. We should get a resolution before sundown.
Related: Rams
Source: Albert Breer on Twitter
Mar 15 - 11:50 AM
Jake Long - T - Rams

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Dolphins are making a "strong push" to re-sign free agent LT Jake Long.

Long took an extended visit with the Rams this week. He met with the coaches, had a dinner, stayed the night and even passed a physical. But there's no deal yet, which suggests the two sides have been unable to come to terms on a contract. We now appear to be in a "bidding war" situation, something the Dolphins haven't been scared of this week.
Related: Rams
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Mar 15 - 7:58 AM