**2011 Trade & FA Rumours/Speculation/Confirmations**

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Following on from kmart's successful thread last year, a place to keep up to date on the latest roster activity during the offseason seeing as a lot of it is kicking off now.

Here is all the off-season activity so far, in alphabetical order.

Atlanta Falcons
Lions sign SS Erik Coleman
Falcons re-sign DT Trey Lewis
Falcons cut S Erik Coleman

Baltimore Ravens
Ravens franchise NT Haloti Ngata
Ravens re-sign P Sam Koch

Buffalo Bills
Bills cut DT Marcus Stroud
Bills re-sign S Jon Corto

Carolina Panthers
Panthers franchise C Ryan Kalil

Cleveland Browns
Browns franchise K Phil Dawson
Browns cut DT Shaun Rogers
Browns cut OT John St. Clair
Browns cut ILB Eric Barton
Browns cut TE Robert Royal
Browns cut DE/OLB David Bowens
Browns cut DE/DT Kenyon Coleman

Detroit Lions
Lions sign SS Erik Coleman
Lions cut CB Eric King

Houston Texans
Texans cut FS Eugene Wilson
Texans cut WR Andre' Davis
Texans waive ST Isaiah Greenhouse
Texans waive DT DeMario Pressley
Texans waive OLB Darnell Bing

Indianapolis Colts
Colts cut SS Bob Sanders
Colts franchise QB Peyton Manning

Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars cut OT Jordan Black

Kansas City Chiefs
Chiefs franchise DE/OLB Tamba Hali

Minnesota Vikings
Vikings franchise OLB Chad Greenway

New England Patriots
Patriots franchise G Logan Mankins

New Orleans Saints
Saints cut TE Jeremy Shockey

New York Jets
Jets franchise ILB David Harris
Jets sign K Nick Novak

Oakland Raiders
Raiders re-sign DT Richard Seymour

Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles sign OLB Rashad Jeanty
Eagles franchise QB Michael Vick
Eagles transition tag K David Akers
Eagles sign DE Phillip Hunt
Eagles DT Mike Patterson set to become free agent

Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers franchise DE/OLB LaMarr Woodley

San Diego Chargers
Chargers franchise WR Vincent Jackson

Seattle Seahawks
Seahawks re-sign CB Roy Lewis

St. Louis Rams
Rams cut FS O.J. Atogwe
Rams cut FB Mike Karney

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Buccaneers re-sign CB Ronde Barber

mikemac

Just adding to it

Baltimore Ravens
Ravens franchise NT Haloti Ngata
Ravens re-sign P Sam Koch to five year deal
Re-signed probowl kicker Billy Cundiff to five year deal.

Speculation.
RB Willis McGahee due to earn $6 million this year. Expected to either restructure or be cut. Few if any teams would trade, not for that contract

Possible that strong safety Dwan Landry may be cut. Nothing certain yet

The next biggest move for the Ravens is Jared Gaither, tackle. Out last season with a back injury and got woeful abuse from the message boards with comments on possible faking
If he returns or not will have a big impact on FA pickup or draft strategy for the Ravens. I for one would welcome him back

Backup QB Mark Bulger is a UFA. Expected to walk and may pick up a starting job, Cardinals maybe?

TaosHum

Miami Dolphins

Looking like the Dolphins will not be tagging NT Paul Soliai and will take their chances on getting a long-term deal done for Soliai before Free Agency starts.

Miami seem unwilling to tag Soliai becuase it means giving him 12m for 1 year, which is crazy money. But Soliai was awesome last season and we cant afford to lose the anchor of our 34 defense.

Soliai will be a wanted man, so the Fins will have to pay him well if they want to keep him. I think they will eventually, but they are playing hard ball at the moment.

Local media in Miami are also reporting that TE Jeremy Shockey may land with the Fins. His agent Drew Rosenhaus is located in Miami and will make a call to the Dolphins Front Office. Shockey also attend the U and the Fins have little more than noting at the TE position other than Anthony Fasano.

Also heard a rumour on ESPN that WR Plaxico Burress wants to play in Miami because he wants to be near his home in Miami.

Izy

denver broncos

re sign cb champ bailey to 4year deal

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e6d449/article/pro-bowl-cb-bailey-opts-to-stay-in-denver-signs-fouryear-deal?module=HP_headlines

spiralism

Izy wrote: »

denver broncos

re sign cb champ bailey to 4year deal

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e6d449/article/pro-bowl-cb-bailey-opts-to-stay-in-denver-signs-fouryear-deal?module=HP_headlines

And thank God for that.

GoldFour4

Dolphins put franchise tag on DT Paul Soliai

TaosHum

According to Adam Scheffter, Jeremy Shockey has passed a medical with the Dolphins and is close to signing.


Raiders have Franchised Kameron Wimbley

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As expected, the Jaguars have franchised TE Marcedes Lewis.

Also, Al Davis in all his divine wisdom has seen fit to pay Stanford Routt 10 million a year for the Raiders.

mikemac

TaosHum wrote: »

Browns have Franchised Kameron Wimbley

The Raiders

The Browns traded him for a 3rd pick last year

I was expecting them to franchise Zach Miller, the Tight End

raddo

TaosHum wrote: »

Miami Dolphins

Local media in Miami are also reporting that TE Jeremy Shockey may land with the Fins. His agent Drew Rosenhaus is located in Miami and will
Also heard a rumour on ESPN that WR Plaxico Burress wants to play in Miami because he wants to be near his home in Miami.

PLEASE!!!

TaosHum

feelingstressed wrote: »

The Raiders

The Browns traded him for a 3rd pick last year

I was expecting them to franchise Zach Miller, the Tight End

My bad, forgot he was a Raider.

Surprised about Miller also. Probably one of the best all round TE's in the game. Will get a nice contract when he hits the market (assumeing the Raiders dont re-sign him before then)

GoldFour4

Redskins expected to release RB Clinton Portis

GoldFour4

Jeremy Shockey to visit Carolina today . Panthers trying to acquire more weapons for that dreary passing game .

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Chicago Bears release DT Tommie Harris.

That_Guy

Bob Sanders has met with four teams. Jacksonville and Buffalo are two mentioned. Other two are un-named... for now.

Spongey1975

Tom_Brady wrote: »

Chicago Bears release DT Tommie Harris.

Bears also release LB Hunter Hillenmeyer and OT Kevin Schaffer

kev_s88

Jags re-sign backup QB Luke McCown

mikemac

The Jets have a lot of work to do if/when the cap is reintroduced.

They've made a start

Jets will release defensive tackle Kris Jenkins, outside linebacker Vernon Gholston, offensive lineman Damien Woody and defensive end Jason Taylor.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/28/jets-cutting-jenkins-gholston-woody-taylor/

Kris Jenkins has missed huge time over the last two seasons. He went off injured in the first game this season.
But still at 31 I think some team will sign him. He's not done yet

Gholston was the 6th pick in the 1st round in 2008. He's only 24 and getting cut. Bust! Maybe he can save his career

Not sure if the Jets will keep both Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes. I'm a big admirer of Holmes.
He's clutch and came across as a real leader during the Hard Knocks series, helping out the rookies. Doubt the Jets would let him go though, we'll see

I wouldn't be surprised if Jason Taylor retires.

eagle eye

Belichick absolutely loves Jason Taylor, unless he is completely done there is a place for him in New England. Much like there was for Junior Seau for a couple of years.

GoldFour4

shocker in greenbay as packers cut AJ Hawk

Mr. Guappa

malachyscott wrote: »

shocker in greenbay as packers cut AJ Hawk

Not really a shocker... he was due $10.5 million!! I wouldn't be surprised to see him re-signing there.

cosatron

packers resign aj hawk on 5 year deal

That_Guy

Bob Sanders has met with the Jets.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Former-Colts-safety-Sanders-visits-Jets?urn=nfl-329030

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That_Guy wrote: »

Bob Sanders has met with the Jets.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Former-Colts-safety-Sanders-visits-Jets?urn=nfl-329030

That's a shame. I was about to wish him luck in his future endeavors too :pac:

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Shaun Rogers signs for the Saints, and the Seahawks have released Nate Davis (which is a shame, always thought things would work out a lot better than they have for Davis).

That_Guy

Tom_Brady wrote: »

That's a shame. I was about to wish him luck in his future endeavors too :pac:

If the Jets take him on I'd be surprised. Well too injury prone as of late and is getting on in years.

GoldFour4

TE Jeremy Shockey confirms on Twitter that he is signing with Carolina Panthers .

ReacherCreature

Jets cut Vernon Gholston: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e92fda/article/jets-decide-to-part-ways-with-underperforming-lb-gholston?module=HP_headlines 'underperforming' isn't the word.

As stated, Hawk resigns for Packers: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e95dd5/article/resigned-lb-hawk-says-he-eyed-return-to-packers-all-along?module=HP_headlines I'm happy with this move!

Robert Gallery to leave Raiders: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81e97241/article/miles-apart-on-contract-raiders-ol-gallery-will-part-ways?module=HP_headlines

Possible replacement of Patriots Stephen Neal?

Mr. Guappa

O.J. Atogwe has signed with the Redskins on a 5-year $26 million deal.

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....and Sanders finds a new home in San Diego. Good for him.

That_Guy

Tom_Brady wrote: »

....and Sanders finds a new home in San Diego. Good for him.

So will you be wishing him luck for the future now? :pac:

Justin10

Sanders signs on a 1 year deal, no real risk with that. Delighted with this move. Hopefully AJ Smith knows now you need to splash into the FA market to win the Super Bowl.

That_Guy

Rochey18 wrote: »

Sanders signs on a 1 year deal, no real risk with that. Delighted with this move. Hopefully AJ Smith knows now you need to splash into the FA market to win the Super Bowl.

If he can stay fit, they've got themselves a real bargain.

TaosHum

Rochey18 wrote: »

Sanders signs on a 1 year deal, no real risk with that. Delighted with this move. Hopefully AJ Smith knows now you need to splash into the FA market to win the Super Bowl.

Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders would make one hell of a Safety combo. Heres hoping Bob can stay fit, but you have to wonder just how much those injuries have taken out of him. May not return as the same player he was.

Hazys

Retweet from Adam Schefter:

Sources say Bob Sanders breaks hand sigining w/Chargers, out for season.

That_Guy

Hazys wrote: »

Retweet from Adam Schefter:

Quality. Love that.

davyjose

TaosHum wrote: »

Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders would make one hell of a Safety combo. Heres hoping Bob can stay fit, but you have to wonder just how much those injuries have taken out of him. May not return as the same player he was.

Here's hoping he fcuking can't. :pac:

Sorry to see him go, but really he had to. The guy could have been great. Shame.

TaosHum

Guess this thread is done until a new CBA is reached (whenever that will be ).

neilster

TaosHum wrote: »

Eric Weddle and Bob Sanders would make one hell of a Safety combo. Heres hoping Bob can stay fit, but you have to wonder just how much those injuries have taken out of him. May not return as the same player he was.

Like a car parked in a garage not putting up mileage of he could stay fit he could have a breakout return season in California ...he definitely is filling a real need in San Diego