NFL Offseason Thread

[Beckett95]

Free Agent Signings..

 

Brian Williams--CB--JAX

Ryan Longwell--K--MIN

Joe Jurevicius--WR--CLE

Marquand Manuel--S--GB

Robert Royal--TE--BUF

Maake Kemoeatu--DT--CAR

Corey Chavous--S--STL

LeCharles Bentley--C--CLE

Koren Robinson--WR--MIN

Kevin Shaffer--T--CLE

Gerard Warren--DT--DEN

Milford Brown--G--ARZ

Kyle Kosier--T--DAL

DeShaun Foster--RB--CAR

Aaron Kampman--DE--GB

Trevor Pryce--DE--BAL

Joe Nedney--K--SF

Jameel Cook--FB--HOU

Kendrick Clancy--DT--ARZ

Sam Madison--CB--NYG

Chester Taylor--RB--MIN

Ron Dayne--RB--DEN

Matt Bryant--K--TB

Anthony Weaver--DE--HOU

Andre Gurode--G--DAL

Ben Leber--LB--MIN

Larry Tripplett--DT--BUF

Chris Weinke--QB--CAR

Marlon McCree--S--SD

Sage Rosenfels--QB--HOU

Andre Davis--WR--BUF

Matt Schobel--TE--PHI

Edgerrin James--RB--ARZ

Ted Washington--DT--CLE

Dave Zastudil--P--CLE

Antwaan Randle El--WR--WAS

Justin Bannan--DT--BAL

La'Roi Glover--DT--STL

Will Witherspoon--LB--STL

Bart Scott--LB--BAL

Andre' Goodman--CB--MIA

Sederik Hodge--LB--MIA

Justin Hartwig--C--CAR

Christian Fauria--TE--WAS

Adam Archuleta--S--WAS

Antonio Bryant--WR--SF

Dexter Jackson--S--CIN

Damione Lewis--DT--CAR

Jamal Lewis--RB--BAL

Mike Anderson--RB--BAL

LJ Shelton--T--MIA

David Thorton--LB--TEN

Chukky Okobi--C--PIT

Clint Kriewaldt--LB--PIT

Tim Hasselback--QB--NYG

Chad Morton--RB--NYG

Greg Jerman--T--BUF

Darren Howard--DE--PHI

Corey Bradford--WR--DET

Brian Finneran--WR--ATL

Omare Lowe--S--ATL

Akin Ayodele--LB--DAL

Andre Carter--LB/DE--WAS

Scott Fujita--LB--NO

R.W. McQuarters--CB--NYG

Eddie Drummond --WR--DET

Brandon Moore--LB--SF

Matt Chatham--LB--NYJ

Todd Collins--QB--WAS (from my home town of Walpole)

Drew Brees--QB--NO

Kevin Mawae--C--TEN

Kalimba Edwards--DE--DET

John Kitna--QB--DET

David Givens--WR--TEN

Mike Williams--T--JAK

Charlie Batch--QB--PIT

Will Shields--G--KC

Quentin Harris--S--NYG

Shaun Williams--S--CAR

Bryan Gilmore--WR--SF

Dan Campbell--TE--DET

Kimo Von Oelhoffen--DE--NYJ

Marcellus Wiley--DE--JAK

Terry Cousin--CB--JAK

Brett Keisel--DE--PIT

Ryan Clark--S--PIT

Fakhir Brown--CB--STL

Willie McGinest--LB--CLE

Walt Harris--CB--SF

Jeff Hartings--C--PIT

Rocky Bernard--DT--SEA

Jerame Tuman--TE--PIT

Jeff Garcia--QB--DET

Peter Warrick--WR--SEA

Stockar McDougle--T--JAK

Travis Minor--RB--MIA

Will Demps--S--BAL

Nate Webster--LB--DEN

Bob Hallen--G--CLE

Chris Hope--S--TEN

Ryan Pickett--DT--GB

Anthony Simmons--LB--NO

Michael Bennett--RB--NO

Reche Caldwell--WR--NE

Lawyer Milloy--S--ATL

Deshea Townsend--CB--PIT

Renaldo Hill--CB--MIA

Matt Bowen--S--BUF

Jimmy Williams--CB--SEA

Rodney Bailey--DE--PIT

Josh McCown--QB--DET

Jason Fabini--T--DAL

Terrell Owens--WR--DAL

Derrick Gibson--S--OAK

Russell Davis--DT--SEA

Kenard Lang--DE--DEN

Toniu Fonoti--G--TB

 

 

 

 

 

probably missed a couple of moves, but those are the big ones

 

Trades..

 

Redskins acquired WR Brandon Lloyd from SF for a 2006 third-round pick and a fourth-round selection in 2007.

 

Minnesota Vikings traded quarterback Daunte Culpepper to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round selection in the 2006 draft.

 

Jets acquired QB Patrick Ramsey from the Redskins for a 2006 sixth-round pick

 

The Falcons acquired Browns safety Chris Crocker for a fourth-round pick

[CrespoBlows]

signings so far...

 

Brian Williams--CB--JAX

Ryan Longwell--K--MIN

Joe Jurevicius--WR--CLE

Marquand Manuel--S--GB

Robert Royal--TE--BUF

Maake Kemoeatu--DT--CAR

Corey Chavous--S--STL

LeCharles Bentley--C--CLE

Koren Robinson--WR--MIN

Kevin Shaffer--T--CLE

Gerard Warren--DT--DEN

Milford Brown--G--ARZ

Kyle Kosier--T--DAL

DeShaun Foster--RB--CAR

Aaron Kampman--DE--GB

Trevor Pryce--DE--BAL

Joe Nedney--K--SF

Jameel Cook--FB--HOU

Kendrick Clancy--DT--ARZ

Sam Madison--CB--NYG

 

probably missed a couple of moves, but those are the big ones

 

1 trade so far, Redskins acquired WR Brandon Lloyd from SF for a 2006 third-round pick and a fourth-round selection in 2007.

 

Browns made a few good moves there. Probably not enough to make a jump, but it's a start.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

They're really going to have a great running game this year.

[schillingouttheks]

The 49ers really traded Brandon Lloyd? Wow.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

He was "disgruntled."

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Wow, imagine how sick that Ravens D is going to be now with Pryce added...

[Beckett95]

made some updates to the free agent list

[Beckett95]

it looks like arizona might make a big push for Edge.

 

Running back Edgerrin James stayed in Arizona through Saturday, and he's attending the Phoenix Suns' game on Saturday night with Kendrick Clancy and Milford Brown.

 

All three visited with the team on Saturday, and Clancy signed a four-year, $8.1 million deal.

 

We're told that the Cards plan to make a big push to get James under contract, even though coach Dennis Green recently said that the team won't pursue any big-ticket free agents.

[Beckett95]

Houston Chronicle said that Givens re-signed with the Pats saturday night, but the Globe says that Givens is still meeting with the Texans today. That would be the second false rumor about Givens already.

[YanksHater213]

http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=15721&pcid=41

 

That says Givens cancelled his meeting with the Texans.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Givens to re-sign with Pats ?

 

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/3717783.html

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Man that would be brutal moving from the Patriots to the Texans.

[stocker323]

Patriots lose Andre' Davis to FA, he signs with the division rival Bills.

 

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/

[riverside sluggers]

I wish Davis the best of luck. Best moment of his short lived career with the Pats was the air-mailed 60 yard TD catch.

[Beckett95]

from the patriots blog on boston.com

Informed of a story in the Houston Chronicle that indicated receiver David Givens had agreed to re-sign with the Patriots, agent Brad Blank said the report was erroneous and that Givens was still flying to Houston on Sunday morning.

 

Blank said “anything is possible” at this stage. Givens visited the Dolphins on Saturday.

 

Givens’ name also surfaced as a possibility for the Redskins in one Washington Post report, should the Redskins not come to terms with free-agent Antwaan Randle El. The Denver Post reports Givens could also be an option for the Broncos.

[Beckett95]

id like to see the pats have a meeting a jamal lewis maybe sometime this week. Hes' only 26 and with Dillon (31) and Faulk (30) getting older, he could be a good option. Its almost certain that either Faulk or Dillon will be injured at one point this year, so having a good third option would be smart. Id also like to see them maybe draft a faulk like running back in the draft. There are a bunch of RB's who are like Faulk in the draft. Taurean Henderson, Jerome Harrison, Andre Hall, DonTrell Moore or Leon Washington are all good options who could be taken in the 4th or 5th round.

[riverside sluggers]

As expected, Edgerrin James has been picked up by the Cardinals

 

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365467

[Beckett95]

thats a good move by arizona. they havnt had a running game in a long time

[Beckett95]

The Vikings signed Steve Hutchinson to an offer sheet. The seahawks have 7 days to match the offer which is supposedly a ridiculous amount of money (49 million for 7 years).

[stocker323]

Redskins sign Antwaan Randle El.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365504

 

Browns sign Ted Washington

http://x.go.com/cgi/x.pl?goto=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2365425&name=FPT-2365425-031215&srvc=sz

[KeepTheFaith1229]

Damn fool. I wanted Antwaan here in Philly.

 

Last offseason Steelers lose Plax, this one Randle El...Cedrick Wilson may have to step up as the #2 if they don't acquire anyone else

[Beckett95]

Moss, Lloyd, Randle El is a solid WR core. This should help Moss alot now that teams have to worry about 2 other wideouts. Is Brunell still the starting QB in washington? Id like to see Cambell get a shot.

[Beckett95]

If Hutchinson goes to Minny, they will have a pretty sick o-line. Birk, Hutchinson, Mckinnie would be a huge help to whoevers running the ball for them.

 

Rams signed Will Witherspoon to a six year deal. He was probably the best LB available

[riverside sluggers]

Christian Fauria joins fellow ex-Patriot David Patten, close to deal with Redskins

 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/12/AR2006031200639.html

[See Red]

From John Clayton on ESPN.com

 

Denver Broncos -- They've been the most active team of the offseason, re-signing offensive linemen Tom Nalen and Matt Lepsis, defensive ends Courtney Brown and John Engelberger and safeties Sam Brandon and John Lynch They still have almost $11 million of room and want to keep defensive tackle Gerard Warren. If head coach/executive VP Mike Shanahan can work some magic, he might be able to get wide receiver Terrell Owens, running back Jamal Lewis and defensive end John Abraham. Abraham might cost them a first-round draft pick, but he would be worth it. Those additional options might not have been possible if the cap hadn't grown because of the CBA extension.

[riverside sluggers]

Former Bronco Mike Anderson has joined the Ravens

 

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ravens312,0,7828733.story?coll=bal-sports-football

 

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EDIT: Ravens will also hold onto Jamal Lewis

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-ravens-jlewis&prov=ap&type=lgns

[MC Hammer]

at 7 years 31 million with 11 million gaurrenteed, it makes it a little easier to say good bye to El. I would have loved to see him stay, but if thats the money he wanted then I have no problem with the Steelers letting him walk.

 

This will be the biggest mistake of his career, and he'll realize that eventually. Unless of course he's all about the money in which case he'll be very happy. Personally, I'd rather have millions of adoring fans than a few more million dollars. Have fun doing nothing but running routes and catching balls. Have fun no longer being loved by Steeler Nation, and have fun never winning another Super Bowl.

 

I hope El will be happy in Washington. You went from being an Icon, to a #3 WR ... hope you're happy with you're decision.

 

Yeah I'll put down the bitter sandwhich now.

[Beckett95]

Made updates to the FA signings.

 

Pats made their first move since free agency started, releasing LB Chad Brown. He was a big dissapointment last year.

[See Red]

Jamal Lewis resigned in Baltimore with a 3 year contract that essentially serves as a 1 year contract with options.

 

There goes that fantasy for the Broncos. Oh well, that probably makes it more likely to go after T.O. and Abraham.

[MC Hammer]

Jamal Lewis resigned in Baltimore with a 3 year contract that essentially serves as a 1 year contract with options.

 

There goes that fantasy for the Broncos. Oh well, that probably makes it more likely to go after T.O. and Abraham.

Great move for the Ravens ... getting 2 RBs that do the exact same thing ... good job