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Quick Hits – March 17

March 17, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

The Kansas City Chiefs have called a 5:30 p.m. ET press conference to announce a signing, but the player’s identity has not been released. Ooohhh the suspense. Those tricky Chiefs. The Kansas City Star is betting on Orlando Pace.

Update: The Chiefs have announced the addition of three players: WR Bobby Engram, LB Monty Beisel and WR Terrance Copper.

The Baltimore Sun is reporting the Ravens have will visit with free-agent TE L.J. Smith (Eagles). Profootballtalk has learned that Smith is already signed– a reported one-year, $1.5 million deal.

PFT has also reported that the Ravens have signed CB/KR Chris Carr.

Adam Schefter of NFL Network is reporting that the Panthers will not trade DE Julius Peppers to the Patriots.

The Cardinals have re-signed LB Clark Haggans, the team has announced.

Running back Marshawn Lynch is meeting with Commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday to discuss Lynch’s arrest and pending suspension. Clark Judge of CBSSports.com is reporting the suspension will be “one but no more than two” regular-season games.

Profootballtalk has been exploring the options for the Broncos and trading QB Jay Cutler.

The Saints have agreed to terms with DL Paul Spicer, Rotoworld has learned from the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

Source: Rotoworld, Kansas City Star, azcardinals.com, Profootballtalk, CBSSports.com, kcchiefs.com - 5:15 p.m. et

Thoughts on T.O., from an Eagles fan

After being released from the Cowboys, NFL diva Terrell Owens heads north to the Buffalo Bills. But the move raises one obvious question: Will T.O. be good for the Bills, or will he only cause more trouble?

When Owens was in Philadelphia, there were rumors that Star QB Donovan McNabb and Hot Shot Receiver T.O. clashed on and off the field. Having to choose between the veteran QB and the Diva, the Eagles chose McNabb.

The rumors coming out of Dallas are only slightly different. T.O. and Cowboys QB Tony Romo were said to be close, playful friends both on and off the field. However, some were speculating that two star receivers on one team didn’t work. This is where trading T.O. came into play. But the team found no suitors.

After being released by the Cowboys, the fate of T.O. was up in the air. It seemed every day, another team was denying interest in Owens. That is, until the Bills took quick action and picked up the wide receiver.

Having gone 7-9 last year, Buffalo needs something to spark team energy. T.O. will have to work with Bills QB Trent Edwards. Edwards has 395 career completions, and now has a bigger, better target to complement Lee Evans.

There is one thing that cannot be denied–he can catch and run like no other receiver. It can be debated that T.O. is one of the greatest receivers in the NFL. The question is, can he keep his ego in check?

As an Eagles fan, I say-Good Luck, Bills! T.O. will be a handful!

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Terrell Owens to Bills

Drew Rosenhaus was right after all. Terrell Owens inked a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills Saturday, NFL.com has reported.

The one year deal is definitely a good move for Buffao. Owens should provide a great target opposite Lee Evans for QB Trent Edwards.

Owens was said to be visiting the team Saturday, so it must have been love at first sight. The team has scheduled a press conference for 6:15 p.m. EST.

Update: Per The Buffalo News, the deal is worth $6.5 million guaranteed.

Source: Rotoworld, NFL.com, buffalonews.com - 6:07 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – Day 5

Adam Schefter of NFL Network has reported that Cardinals running back Edgerrin James is pleading for his release from the team.

The Washington Post has learned that Shawn Springs is in Philadelphia visiting with the Eagles, and he has visited New England. The Post also mentioned Houston and New Orleans as options.

The Oakland Raiders, who have been nonexistent so far in free agency — quite a contrast to last year, and for good reason —  made a small splash Tuesday by re-signing three players and bringing on another. Tight end Tony Stewart, LB Isaiah Ekejiuba, and guard Cooper Carlisle were re-signed, while T Erik Pears joined the team.

Profootballtalk has learned that former Bucs linebacker Cato June will visit the Buffalo Bills Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Atlanta Falcons were busy Tuesday, re-signing six and signing exclusive rights contracts with RB Jason Snelling, CB Brent Grimes and S Antoine Harris. The six players re-signed were TE Justin Peelle, LB Coy Wire, DT Jason Jefferson, OL Ben Wilkerson, LB Tony Gilbert and S Jamaal Fudge.

The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed CB Evan Oglesby and WR Marcus Maxwell, per Rotoworld.

Rotoworld has also learned from the Baltimore Sun that the free-agent C Matt Burke will decide between the Vikings and the Ravens within the next two days.

The Bills have agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent CB Drayton Florence (Jaguars), KFFL has reported.

Source: WashingtonPost.com, Profootballtalk, Raiders.com, Atlantafalcons.com, Rotoworld, KFFL – 9:27 p.m. et – Updated 10:54 p.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – Day 3

The deal between the Denver Broncos and running back J.J. Arrington apparently hit a snag that threatens to kill the deal, the Denver Post  is reporting.

Steelers FA wide receiver Nate Washington is scheduled to meet with Tennessee Titans today, PFT has reported per the Tennessean.

The New York Giants have agreed to a four-year, $16 M deal wit DT Rocky Bernard, according to Rotoworld.

Wide receiver Laveranues Coles will reportedly decide as early as today whether he’ll join the Buffalo Bills or Miami Dolphins.

Free-agent WR Michael Clayton has re-signed with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Dolphins free-agent cornerback Andre Goodman is visiting the Cleveland Browns today, PFT has reported.

The Chicago Bears have made a contract offer to retain free agent RB Kevin Jones, who is said to be on  the radar of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to Brad Briggs of the Chicago-Sun Times.

Source: Rotoworld, Profootballtalk, Denverpost.com -9:39 a.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits – Day 2

February 28, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

Offensive lineman Jason Brown (Ravens) has agreed to a five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams, John Clayton has confirmed, per Rotoworld.

Per KFFL, the Rams are still in negotiation with CB Ron Bartell.

The Redskins have signed OG Derrick Dockery (Bills) to a five-year, $26 million deal that includes $8.5 M guranteed, according to NFL Network’s Adam Schefter.

The Raiders have tendered RFA center Jon Condo, LB Ricky Brown and LB Jon Alston.

The Jets and Eagles have completed a trade that will send CB Lito Shepard to the Jets in exchange for a 2009 fifth-round pick and a conditional 2010 pick.

After first reporting Bart Scott had signed with the Jets, it was reported that the Ravens were still in the mix. Scott finally settled on the Jets aftet they upped the ante with a six-year, $48 million contract offer. Per KFFL, the decision to go with Scott over free-agent linebacker Ray Lewis was mostly due to age.

The Lions have agreed to terms with RB Maurice Morris on a three-year deal worth about $7 million, NFL Network has reported.

Kerry Collins will stay with the Titans, on a two-year, $15 million deal with $8.5 M guaranteed.

Profootballtalk has posted an item on the rumors of a Matt-Cassel-to-the-Bucs trade. Anyway, check it out here.

NFL.com has a complete “FREE AGENT TRACKER,” with an alphabetized listing of every NFL Free agent, their stats, experience, ‘08 team and ‘09 team. Check that out here.

Source: Rotoworld.com, NFL.com, KFFL.com – 10:45 a.m. et

Free Agency Quick Hits

February 27, 2009 Eric Zimmett Leave a comment

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have completed a trade with the Cleveland Browns for TE Kellen Winslow, for undisclosed draft picks, Sirius NFL Radio  has announced.

The Bucs are also reportedly interested in making a trade with the Raiders for RB Michael Bush.

Sirius Radio reported that the deal between Bart Scott and the Jets was still up in the air, but at 12:03 Eastern Time, Rotoworld reported the deal is done, and is worth $40 million over five years. 

The Bills are hosting WR Laveranues Coles Friday, Rotoworld reports. The Dolphins are also said to be interested in Coles…if the price is right.

The Ravens have landed CB Dominique Foxworth for $27.2 million over four years, with $16.5 M guaranteed.

The Redskins have released cornerback Shawn Springs, after failing to receive trade interest.

Update: Bart Scott is reportedly giving the Ravens a chance to match the Jets offer of four years and $40 million, per Newsday.

Source: Rotoworld, Sirius NFL Radio, Newsday.com - 2:12 p.m. et Updated 3:48 p.m. et