2009 February | NFL News & Rumors

49ers making a run at Warner

28 February 2009

For some time now, Cardinals QB Kurt Warner has claimed that he would rather retire if he is unable to reach an agreement with Arizona on a new contract, leaving close to $12 million a season on the table. The Cardinals don’t seem to care right now, staying quiet throughout the entire situation, but this [...]

Brooking on the move to Dallas

28 February 2009

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This is a bit of a shocker out of Texas. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Cowboys have signed LB Keith Brooking to a three year contract. Terms have not yet been disclosed. Brooking is long time veteran of the Atlanta Falcons, and should provide much needed leadership in a Dallas locker room that [...]

Kitna lands in Dallas

28 February 2009

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4:15 pm: Quick update… NFL.com is reporting that Dallas sent CB Anthony Henry to Detroit in exchange for Kitna. This is a nice deal for both teams, as Henry gets an opportunity to start fresh with the Lions, while the Cowboys now have a proven backup for Romo next season. 2:30 pm: According to Adam [...]

Vikings keep Kleinsasser

28 February 2009

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According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Vikings have agreed to terms with free agent tight end Jim Kleinsasser this afternoon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Kleinsasser plays a pivotal role in Minnesota’s blocking schemes, and gives them an option to go to in the passing game when need be. He has spent his [...]

Texans make a splash with Smith

28 February 2009

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Houston snuck into the free agent conversation this afternoon, locking up DE Antonio Smith (Cardinals to a five year deal, worth approximately $35 million, according to Adam Schefter (NFL.com). Smith boosted his stock as a free agent in a big way with a solid showing during Arizona’s surprising run through the NFC playoffs and into [...]

Saints stick with Stinchcomb

28 February 2009

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When the free agency period started yesterday morning, it was highly doubtful that New Orleans would be able to keep OT Jon Stinchcomb in the fold, but after watching all of the top blockers sign off with other teams, the Saints made a quick move to lock him up. Stinchcomb signed a five year deal [...]

Broncos keep free agent train rolling

28 February 2009

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Denver has been one of the more aggressive teams so far this off-season, signing multiple players on both sides of the ball yesterday, in an effort to reshape a team that underachieved in a big way down the stretch last season. Instead of calling it quits for the time being, the Broncos continued their push [...]

Jones signs with San Fran

28 February 2009

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Alex Marvez (FoxSports.com) is reporting that WR Brandon Jones has agreed on a five year deal with the 49ers, worth approximately $16.5 million. Jones has spent the past four seasons with Tennessee. He had his best season statistically last year, catching 41 passes for 449 yards and one touchdown.

Chiefs get Cassel from the Pats

28 February 2009

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12:45 pm: Peter King (Sports Illustrated) is reporting that the Chiefs traded their 2nd round pick (#34 overall) to the Patriots in return for Cassel and Vrabel. If this is true, the Chiefs will be hailed as the winner in this deal. A second round pick is nice, but getting an established QB coming off [...]

Saturday morning update – Free agent frenzy

28 February 2009

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Things were wild and crazy yesterday, with free agents flying all over the country and signing left and right with new teams. We kept up with as much of the news as humanly possible (I’m only one man after all), but we had to take a break last night to recharge the batteries a bit [...]

Dawkins talking shop with Denver

27 February 2009

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4:55 pm: Pro Football Talk is reporting that a deal has been reached between Dawkins and the Broncos. PFT is citing a source from the San Francisco Chronicle on this one. No word yet on the salary figures, but if this is true, Denver has certainly put the rest of the AFC West on notice [...]

Denver finalizes deal with Gaffney and Hill

27 February 2009

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According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), the Broncos have agreed to terms with WR Jabar Gaffney and S Renaldo Hill. Both players signed four year contracts, worth approximately $10 million. Gaffney will be a fourth option at receiver for QB Jay Cutler, while Hill should compete for a starting spot at safety.

Jets snatch Scott away from Baltimore

27 February 2009

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4:45 pm: ESPN is reporting the terms of the deal as six years, $48 million 9:15 am: According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), the Jets are expected to reach an agreement with LB Bart Scott on a deal that would pay him $8 million a season. Scott has stated all along that if he was going [...]

Saints snag Vilma

27 February 2009

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New Orleans was forced into playing a waiting game with LB Jonathan Vilma, as they would have been required to forfeit their second round pick to the Jets if they signed him before the free agency period began early this morning. In many cases, this approach would have backfired and the team involved would have [...]

Lions nab Morris

27 February 2009

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They still have a ton of work to do if they want to erase the disaster of an 0-16 season from their collective minds, but Detroit did well today to bring RB Maurice Morris into the fold, as he is a solid player on and off the field. According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), Morris signed [...]

Collins, Titans close to new deal

27 February 2009

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Tennessee has made it abundantly clear this off-season that their top priority was to re-sign their free agents and then focus on any additions they may need to make. As of right now, they’re batting .500 After losing DT Albert Haynesworth to the Redskins via a monster contract, the Titans turned to QB Kerry Collins [...]

Texans talking to Smith

27 February 2009

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We haven’t heard too much out of Houston today, but that could all change depending on how well their visit with DE Antonio Smith goes. Smith is currently slated to meet with the Texans today, and given some of the comments from assorted sources surrounding the team, Houston seems dead set on not letting him [...]

Cinci latches on to Crocker

27 February 2009

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The Bengals jumped into the fray somewhat by re-signing safety Chris Crocker to a four year deal worth $10 million, according to Adam Schefter (NFL.com). Crocker played well last year and helped Cincinnati emerge as one of the more promising young defenses in the league as the season came to a close.

Kemoatu stays the course in Pittsburgh

27 February 2009

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For once, a promising young player has chosen the path of loyalty over an increase in his bank account. According to John Clayton (ESPN), Steelers guard Chris Kemoatu has decided to accept a five year deal with Pittsburgh, worth an estimated $20 million instead of taking more money in a contract with the Jets. Kemoatu [...]

Chiefs making a play for Vrabel

27 February 2009

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In one of the more surprising pieces of news to come out today, Kansas City is currently in the midst of trying to swing a deal for Patriots LB Mike Vrabel, according to Adam Schefter (NFL.com). Vrabel is obviously familiar with Chiefs GM Scott Pioli, but given his age and declining skill level, trading for [...]