NFL Free Agency Live: With Brock Osweiler Gone, What Now For Broncos?
8 p.m.: Stefan Charles, Nick Perry, Jermaine Kearse and Luke McCown reportedly all have new contracts.
#Bills DT Stefan Charles, non-tendered, is signing a 1-year deal with the #Lions, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2016
The #Packers have agreed to a one-year deal with OLB Nick Perry, according to two NFL sources.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) March 11, 2016
Seattle reached agreement with WR Jermaine Kearse – back to Seahawks, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2016
Luke McCown and the #Saints agreed to terms on a 2-year deal worth $3M, source said. He gets $500K to sign
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2016
6:20 p.m.: It’s been a busy past hour. Here’s some of the rumored deals and visits that have taken place.
Cedric Thornton is signing with the #Cowboys, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
So, #Eagles DE Cedric Thornton stays in the NFC East, joining the rival #Cowboys on a 4-year deal worth more than $18M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
#Giants CB Prince Amukamara is visiting the #Jaguars, source said (@AdamSchefter was 1st). His 1st visit. They're still looking for D help
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
The #Giants are signing former #Redskins LB Keenan Robinson, source said
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
More RFA fun: The #Patriots are believed to be preparing an offer sheet for #Bills WR Chris Hogan, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
5 p.m.: Patriots fans hoping for C.J. Anderson to come to New England will be disappointed to hear that the running back signed a four-year offer sheet with the Miami Dolphins.
https://twitter.com/MikeKlis/status/708046240177491968
CJ Anderson's offer sheet with Miami: 4 years, $18 million. Denver has five days to match or lose Anderson.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2016
3:45 p.m.: The Patriots have done very little in the free-agent market, but that could change soon.
Two more visits for #Patriots today: RB James Starks and TE Clay Harbor.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 10, 2016
2:50 p.m.: The price tags for free-agent receivers are high. Just ask the Atlanta Falcons, who’ve reportedly agreed to terms with Mohamed Sanu.
Sanu's contract with the Falcons is for $6.5M/year with $14M guaranteed
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 10, 2016
12:50 p.m.: The Jets, all of a sudden, have a crowded backfield.
The Jets are signing ex-Saints RB Khiry Robinson, per sources. Potentially nice piece to pair with fellow newcomer Matt Forte.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 10, 2016
12:30 p.m.: The quarterback carousel is the biggest thing going on right now.
If #Jets don't land Colin Kaepernick, expect them to inquire about #Texans QB Brian Hoyer. They already traded for one #Texans QB last year
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
12:26 p.m.: The New York Jets might not have a starting quarterback at the moment, but their backfield could be pretty good. In addition to coming to terms with Matt Forte, it appears Bilal Powell is returning, too.
Jets are re-signing RB Bilal Powell, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2016
2:22 p.m.: Ryan Fitzpatrick is another player who fits into this quarterback situation.
As for the Jets, QB Ryan Fitzpatrick knows where they stand. Their offer is a little better than what Chase Daniel got in Philly.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 10, 2016
12:20 p.m.: If and when Colin Kaepernick is moved, it sounds like a chain reaction could begin.
If Colin Kaepernick leaves for #Broncos, #Browns or #Jets, I expect #49ers HC Chip Kelly to have serious interest in @RGIII
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) March 10, 2016
11:55 a.m.: Here’s the latest on Colin Kaepernick, the Denver Broncos … and the Cleveland Browns … and the New York Jets?
The Broncos sit as the most likely trade partner for the 49ers with Colin Kaepernick. Browns would be the other club worth watching.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 10, 2016
#Browns, #Browns, #Jets in on a potential Colin Kaepernick trade. Big difference in where their 2nd round picks are: Denver's much later
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
10:58 a.m.: Rishard Matthews’ deal with the Tennessee Titans is done. Another wide receiver is off the board.
Titans announced WR Rishard Matthews' deal is done pending physical. That's a three-year, $15m deal by the way.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2016
10:42 a.m.: The Dolphins reportedly lost Lamar Miller to the Houston Texans, and now Miami appears to be turning its focus to C.J. Anderson.
Source says restricted free agent running back CJ Anderson is visiting the Miami Dolphins today.
— Dan Graziano (@DanGrazianoESPN) March 10, 2016
10:32 a.m.: The Jets appear to have gotten a pretty good deal for Matt Forte, according to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News.
The details on Matt Forte's deal with the Jets: 3 years for $12 million with $8M guaranteed. Additional $4M in escalators. #nyj
— Manish Mehta (@MMehtaSports) March 10, 2016
10:24 a.m.: The Broncos’ big plan to replace Peyton Manning and Brock Osweiler seems to center around San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick, according to long-time NFL insider Michael Silver.
1) What I just reported on @nflnetwork re Broncos: Colin Kaepernick is their chief target. I believe they will go after him via trade…
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 10, 2016
2) The 49ers likely want a second-round pick; Broncos may be willing to part with a third. The dance continues.
— Michael Silver (@MikeSilver) March 10, 2016
10:01 a.m.: The Patriots certainly appear to be looking for a wide receiver, and they could go with a familiar face. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Patriots will visit with Chris Hogan on Thursday. He’s a restricted free agent, which means the Bills would have the chance to match any offer.
Buffalo RFA WR Chris Hogan visiting NE today, per league source. Pats could sign him to offer sheet that Bills would have 5 days to match.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2016
9:50 a.m.: The Denver Broncos’ search for a new quarterback is easily one of the more fascinating storylines going right now. Here’s the latest on the Broncos and two potentially available quarterbacks, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
Another name to watch for the #Broncos next QB: Brian Hoyer. #Texans expected to part ways with him, perhaps they could get some trade value
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
#49ers received some calls, but nothing too serious on QB Colin Kaepernick yesterday. Should ramp up today. #Broncos have some interest
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
9:25 a.m.: One of the biggest stories of the day so far comes out of New England, as the contract extension for Tom Brady reportedly has been filed. It has some pretty serious salary cap implications.
Source: Tom Brady’s 2-year extension with the Patriots has officially been signed. It includes a $28M signing bonus and $41M in new money.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 10, 2016
Tom Brady’s new cap hits by season:
2016: $14M
2017: $14M
2018: $22M
2019: $22M— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 10, 2016
9:15 a.m. ET: The Denver Broncos have some work to do.
The defending Super Bowl champions knew they were going to be up against it entering NFL free agency, and when the league opened for business Wednesday, Denver was hit hard. Several key members of the Broncos’ vaunted defense bolted, but the biggest name to leave the Mile High City was Brock Osweiler.
The relatively unproven quarterback took full advantage of hitting free agency at the perfect time, agreeing to a four-year, reported $72 million contract with the Houston Texans. That comes just days after Peyton Manning retired. So now, the Broncos have a hole at the most important position in the sport.
Denver could start its hunt for a new QB in earnest Thursday as free agency rolls along. There are still free-agent options like Ryan Fitzpatrick and Robert Griffin III available, and the Broncos could ultimately look to the trade market to find their new signal-caller.
We’ll be all over the latest news and rumors from the Broncos and the rest of the league as the day goes on, so be sure to check back here often for all of the latest from the second official day of the NFL season.
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