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| 1. | Giants | Phillips injury update | (KFFL) Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger, reports New York Giants FS Kenny Phillips (knee) is ahead of schedule in his rehab following knee surgery. Phillips was recently given the green light to start jogging in the pool. However, with training camp five months away, doctors have told him not to rush. He won't run until March 29, exactly six months after the operation. In the meantime, Phillips rides a stationary bike, does leg presses and walks forward and backward on the treadmill. | 15 minutes | |
| 2. | Douglas getting closer | (Rotoworld) Falcons coach Mike Smith said that PR/WR Harry Douglas (ACL tear) is getting close to getting back out on the field. Analysis: Douglas still has a long way to go on his rehab as he tore the ACL in August. We doubt he'll be 100 percent by the time training camp rolls around. | 24 minutes | |
| 3. | Bears | Vasher could be released | (KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears CB Nate Vasher could be in jeopardy of being released. Vasher finished last season as an occasional contributor and he is set to make $2.95 million in 2010 and also has a $500,000 workout bonus. | 29 minutes | |
| 4. | Williams moving on? | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Brad Biggs says that the Bears may let impending restricted free agent LB Jamar Williams move on. Analysis: Williams, a fourth-round pick in 2006, set a career-high in tackles this season with 35. He was only forced into action after a host of injuries ravaged the Bears' linebacking corps and he's expendable when everyone is healthy. | 35 minutes | |
| 5. | Eagles | Westbrook not talking retirement | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Daily News reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook appears as if he is not planning to retire. Westbrook said during a radio interview Monday, Feb. 8, that he is "just trying to enjoy this offseason and trying to get ready for this next upcoming season." Westbrook missed eight games, suffered two concussions and posted his lowest totals since his rookie year this past season. | 37 minutes | |
| 6. | Urlacher expected to be ready | (Rotoworld) Bears MLB Brian Urlacher (wrist) is expected to be ready to participate when the offseason program begins. Analysis: Urlacher is a workout maven and should return to action in tip-top shape. He'll be 32 next season but we're still expecting him to be the focal point of a defense that struggled badly without him. However, beat writer Brad Biggs points out that Urlacher is on the books for $8.625 million in 2010 and the Bears may ask for a little of that back. | 40 minutes | |
| 7. | Panthers | Peppers says he does not want long-term deal | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports Carolina Panthers DL Julius Peppers indicated Tuesday, Feb. 9, during a Charlotte radio interview that he is irritated by the team's silence in regards to contract talks. "I'm a man of very few words; I understand very well what silence means," Peppers said. "I do it a lot and I understand that. You being silent to me, I understand exactly what you're trying to say. Because of the lack of communication that they've had with us, if somebody asks me 'Do I want to stay in Carolina and play for the Panthers next year?,' it's like OK, well, how can you say you want to be somewhere if yo... (More) | 46 minutes | |
| 8. | Stafford hoping to be ready by March 15 | (Rotoworld) Matthew Stafford (shoulder, knee) is hoping to be cleared for full participation for the offseason conditioning program, which begins on March 15. Analysis: Stafford's shoulder did not require surgery and he's simply been rehabbing it to improve strength in the capsule. He's at the Lions facility this week to check in with team doctors and all signs point toward him being good to go in March. | 1 hour | |
| 9. | Ogunleye coming back? | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Brad Biggs says that the Bears could negotiate with impending unrestricted free agent Adewale Ogunleye at some point. Analysis: The passing of Gaines Adams will likely force to the Bears to rethink their plans at defensive end. Ogunleye had 6 1/2 sacks in 14 games last season before fracturing his fibula. He'll test the market but may not find it too kind as he enters his age-33 season. | 1 hour | |
| 10. | Grant a candidate for release in 2011? | (Rotoworld) Ryan Grant has escalators in his contract that the Packers likely won't want to pay in 2011. Analysis: Grant has a roster bonus based on cumulative yardage that could add $2M or $4M to his pay in 2011. For example, if he rushes for 1,253 yards again in 2010, he'd be set to earn $5M in base salary, a $2M roster bonus and another $2M in bonuses he's already scheduled for. As beat writer Pete Dougherty points out, the Packers would probably work out a long-term deal, ask him to take a pay cut or release Grant before paying him $9M in 2011. | 1 hour | |
| 11. | AJ Hawk won't be asked to take a pay cut | (Rotoworld) The Packers will not ask A.J. Hawk to take a pay cut, according to the inside linebacker's agent, Mike McCartney. Analysis: Hawk is set to earn $4.6 million in 2010 and play in timeshare with Brandon Chillar. But McCartney says he has spoken to Packers officials that have decided they want to pay for premium depth. The decision is a blow to the progress of Desmond Bishop, who is also looking for snaps at inside linebacker. | 1 hour | |
| 12. | Peppers won't be back in 2010? | (Rotoworld) Panthers beat writer Darin Gantt says "it's becoming more and more clear that [Julius] Peppers isn't going to be here next year." Analysis: It's still uncertain how the situation will go down. Gantt suggests that the Panthers should tag Peppers with designs on trading him, which appears ideal for the club. But would a team really give something up and then pay Peppers the ridiculous amount of money he'd command in a long-term deal? The Eagles, Patriots and Falcons are rumored as possible landing spots. | 1 hour | |
| 13. | Johnson visits with Panthers | (Rotoworld) Former Colts DT Ed Johnson visited with the Panthers last week. Analysis: Johnson was released by the Colts in October because of weight and effort issues. Panthers defensive coordinator Ron Meeks coachEd Johnson in Indy and the Panthers were likely just kicking the tires to see where Johnson is at mentally. Carolina's defensive line was absolutely ravaged by injuries last season. | 1 hour | |
| 14. | Martz says Olsen will need to block firs... | (Rotoworld) New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said that Greg Olsen's first responsibility will be blocking. Analysis: "To just skip by [blocking] and say, 'He's a terrific receiver,' well, then you might as well just put another wide receiver in there," Martz said. This highlights Martz's attitude toward tight ends. No matter how good a receiver Olsen is, Martz sees him as primarily a blocker. No Martz TE has ever caught more than 38 passes and Olsen's outlook has taken a gigantic hit heading into 2010. | 1 hour | |
| 15. | Hester will move to slot, play less snap... | (Rotoworld) New Bears offensive coordinator Mike Martz said that he envisions Devin Hester moving to the slot and playing reduced snaps on offense. Analysis: Martz sees Hester going back to his role as a full-time returner. "It would be very difficult for him to play every snap on offense and still play effectively on special teams," Martz said. Hester would play the slot role that Az Hakim did for Martz's Rams and it's worth noting that Hakim never caught more than 53 passes in a season. Downgrade Hester's outlook for 2010. | 1 hour | |
| 16. | Bennett thinks team can learn Martz's system | (TheHuddle) Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Bears WR Earl Bennett said he believes the offensive players will not have a hard time learning offensive coordinator Mike Martz's complex offensive system. "I'm not concerned at all. I'm pretty sure that all of us will be able to get it. I'll be dialed into my position. We've just got to come in and understand our playbook, and I'm sure all of us will get it," Bennett said. Analysis: It's not rocket science, but it takes certain types of receivers to pick up Martz's system. You would think that between Bennett and fellow receivers Johnny Knox, Devin Hester, ... (More) | 7 hours | |
| 17. | Vikings would like Favre decision by March 5 | (TheHuddle) Charley Walters, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings need to know QB Brett Favre's decision on whether he will return next season by March 5, although the team won't admit so publicly. If Favre decides not to return, the Vikings would like the opportunity to compete with other teams to acquire potential starting quarterbacks once the trading deadline opens March 5. Analysis: Of course the team would like to know Favre's status sooner rather than later, but that really isn't up to them. It's possible Favre will give them an indication one way or another, but either way the Vikings nee... (More) | 7 hours | |
| 18. | Stallworth's contract terminated | (TheHuddle) The Cleveland Browns have announced they have terminated the contract of WR Donte' Stallworth. Analysis: This comes as little surprise. Stallworth is now free to pack up his baggage and look for work elsewhere in the NFL. | 7 hours | |
| 19. | Three teams reportedly inquire about McNabb | (TheHuddle) Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos have talked to the Philadelphia Eagles about the availability of QB Donovan McNabb, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Analysis: Philly has the luxury of having three quarterbacks at least some teams view as starters. While Andy Reid's attachment to McNabb makes him the least likely to wind up in a different jersey, it's possible the Eagles may go with Kevin Kolb and look to get something for McNabb before the tank runs dry. Can't hurt to listen to offers. | 7 hours | |
| 20. | Woodson reached contract escalator | (TheHuddle) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Packers CB Charles Woodson earned a substantial contract escalator for 2010. Woodson earned an escalator of $1.5 million, raising his 2010 base salary to $6.5 million. He is due a $900,000 roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus, meaning Woodson is scheduled to earn $7.5 million next season. Analysis: The NFL's defensive player of the year certainly earned his raise, with nine picks to go along with two sacks, three forced fumbles, and 73 tackles. | 7 hours | |
| 21. | R. Grant reached contract escalator for 2010 | (TheHuddle) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Packers RB Ryan Grant earned a substantial contract escalator for 2010. Grant earned an escalator of $1.5 million by topping the 1,250-yard rushing mark, raising his pay to $6 million when his salary is combined with roster and workout bonuses. Analysis: Grant quietly posted the best numbers of his career, with 11 touchdowns to go along with his 1,253 rushing yards. While the Packers are predominantly a passing team, at 27 and with relatively low mileage Grant is poised to be a serious fantasy factor next fall. | 7 hours | |
| 22. | Brady due roster bonus in March | (TheHuddle) Mike Reiss, of ESPNBoston.com, reports the New England Patriots are scheduled to pay QB Tom Brady a $3 million roster bonus on March 5. The bonus could take contract extension negotiations to a higher level. Brady will be entering the final year of his current contract in 2010. Analysis: Brady joins Drew Brees and Peyton Manning as elite quarterbacks likely to get paid big money this offseason. | 7 hours | |
| 23. | Hartley sets Super Bowl record | (TheHuddle) Elias Sports Bureau reports New Orleans Saints PK Garrett Hartley set a Super Bowl record Sunday, Feb. 7, by kicking three field goals of 40 yards or longer. Analysis: Hartley had a costly miss in the regular season, but he came through with clutch kicks in the playoffs to reward the Saints for their faith in sticking with him after he opened the season with a four-game suspension. | 7 hours | |
| 24. | Crosby triggers salary escalator for 2010 | (TheHuddle) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Packers PK Mason Crosby was scheduled to make $550,000 in 2010, but he reached incentives that boosted his salary to $1.01 million. Analysis: Crosby's accuracy dipped to a career-low 75 percent and he also had a miss in the Packers' playoff loss. He can thank Aaron Rodgers and the potent Packer offense for his productivity... and his half-million dollar raise. | 7 hours | |
| 25. | Browns interested in Kolb? | (TheHuddle) The Philadelphia Daily News reports a source close to the situation believes at least half a dozen teams will inquire about Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb this offseason, including the Cleveland Browns. Analysis: It wouldn't be surprising if Mike Holmgren went shopping for a quarterback who has demonstrated proficiency in the West Coast system. The Eagles, on the other hand, may not want to part with a guy who they believe is their quarterback of the future. | 7 hours | |
| 26. | Kenny Phillips | (RotoWire) Phillips is ahead of schedule in his rehab from knee surgery, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. He won't start running until March 29, but barring a setback should be ready for training camp. Analysis: Phillips' return to form is a key to the Giants' ability to rebuild their defense. | 7 hours | |
| 27. | Saints | Had planned onside kick all along | (KFFL) Charles Chandler, of the Charlotte Observer, reports the New Orleans Saints had planned a surprise onside kick for the past two weeks, but head coach Sean Payton wasn't sure when the best time would be to try it. Payton decided to use it on the second-half kickoff. The Saints were able to recover the kick, and they took advantage of it with their first touchdown of the game. | 12 hours | |
| 28. | Giants S Phillips says he's ahead of sch... | (Rotoworld) Giants SS Kenny Phillips says he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from September microfracture surgery. Analysis: Dr. James Andrews, Phillips' surgeon, and the Giants' club physician agree that Phillips' recovery has gone well so far. However, he's only just began running in a pool and hasn't been cleared to jog on land yet. He won't begin doing so until March 29, exactly six months after the operation. It's going to be hard for the Giants to count on Phillips as they approach the offseason. | 12 hours | |
| 29. | Packers | Crosby triggers salary escalator for 2010 | (KFFL) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers PK Mason Crosby was scheduled to make $550,000 in 2010, but he reached incentives that boosted his salary to $1.01 million. | 12 hours | |
| 30. | Packers | R. Grant reached contract escalator for next season | (KFFL) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers RB Ryan Grant earned a substantial contract escalator for 2010. Grant earned an escalator of $1.5 million by topping the 1,250-yard rushing mark, raising his pay to $6 million when his salary is combined with roster and workout bonuses. | 12 hours | |
| 31. | Packers | Woodson reached contract escalator for next season | (KFFL) Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports Green Bay Packers CB Charles Woodson earned a substantial contract escalator for 2010. Woodson earned an escalator of $1.5 million, raising his 2010 base salary to $6.5 million. He is due a $900,000 roster bonus and a $100,000 workout bonus, meaning Woodson is scheduled to earn $7.5 million next season. | 12 hours | |
| 32. | Pierre Thomas | (RotoWire) Thomas scored the Saints' first touchdown of the game in Sunday's Super Bowl, a 16-yard reception on a screen pass. He ended the game having rushed for 30 yards and chipping in another 55 in receiving yards in leading the Saints to their first championship in franchise history. Analysis: Thomas's touchdown, following the Saints' recovery of a gutsy onside kick to start the half, helped shift the momentum of the game. Despite getting stuffed on a fourth and one run from the Colts' one yard line, Thomas seemed to have gained the trust of the Saints' coaching staff that he can be an every-down back. Fantasy owners next year can only hope that Thomas is able to avoid... (More) | 12 hours | |
| 33. | Marques Colston | (RotoWire) After dropping the first pass thrown his way, Colston rebounded in a big way, catching seven passes for 83 yards in helping lead the Saints to their first Super Bowl victory in franchise history. Analysis: Colston bounced back from a poor NFC Championship game to tie for the team lead in receptions. With the Colts defense geared towards protecting form a big play, Drew Brees was able to hit Colston with underneath routes throughout the game. Colston was a rock of consistency this year, playing in every game. With Drew Brees throwing him the ball, Colston can be expected to post excellent numbers next year as well when the Saints look to defend their crown. | 12 hours | |
| 34. | Reggie Bush | (RotoWire) Bush rushed for 25 yards and added another 38 yards receiving in helping the Saints win their first championship in franchise history in Sunday's Super Bowl. Analysis: While his numbers were not eye-popping, Bush followed the Saints game plan perfectly, taking what the Colts gave him and moving the chains on a couple of occasions. Bush's offseason will be one to watch, as he is due a large pay bump. However, he finished the year strong and showcased a more mature, patient playing style that will hopefully continue to progress next year. | 12 hours | |
| 35. | NFL | Super Bowl sets record for most-watched program | (KFFL) David Bauder, of the Associated Press, reports Super Bowl XLIV was watched by more than 106 million people Sunday, Feb. 7, surpassing the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" to become the most-watched program in U.S. television history, according to the Nielsen Co. Nielsen estimated that 106.5 million people watched the Super Bowl, breaking the previous record of 105.97 million. | 13 hours | |
| 36. | Bears | May let J. Williams move on | (KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Jamar Williams is scheduled to be a restricted free agent this offseason if there is no extension of the collective bargaining agreement. However, the team may let Williams move on. | 13 hours | |
| 37. | Bears | Urlacher expected to be ready for offseason program | (KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Bears LB Brian Urlacher (wrist) is expected to be ready to participate when the team's offseason program begins. | 13 hours | |
| 38. | Browns cut Stallworth | (FFChamps) The Cleveland Browns released newly reinstated wide receiver Donte Stallworth on Monday. Stallworth's season-long suspension for be found guilty of DUI manslaughter had been lifted on Sunday following the Super Bowl. Analysis: This move was expected. Stallworth might get some looks from other teams, but given his lack of production in recent seasons and (obviously) his off-field "issues" it also would not be surprising if he did not play again. Needless to say he should not be in anyone's fantasy plans. | 13 hours | |
| 39. | Drew Brees | (RotoWire) Brees tied the Super Bowl record for most completions, all the while throwing for 288 yards, two touchdowns and being named the Super Bowl MVP in leading the Saints to a championship on Super Sunday. Analysis: Brees is, simply put, the heart and soul of this New Orleans team. His performance and leadership were the main reasons why the Saints left Miami as the world champions. Brees' play this postseason, out-dueling three sure-fire Hall of Famer QBs, cemented his status as one of the elite quarterbacks in the game. Expect him to be among the first quarterbacks taken in next year's fantasy drafts. | 13 hours | |
| 40. | Packers | Will not ask Hawk to take pay cut | (KFFL) Updating a previous item, Pete Dougherty, of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reports the Green Bay Packers will not ask LB A.J. Hawk to take a pay cut. Hawk is scheduled to earn $4.6 million next season. | 14 hours | |
| 41. | Justin Rogers | (RotoWire) The Chiefs released Rogers on Monday, the Chiefs' official site reports. Analysis: Rogers was a special teams player who played in one game for the Chiefs before landing on injured reserve in December. | 14 hours | |
| 42. | Browns release Donte' Stallworth | (FFToolbox) For those teams looking for a once-highly regarded wide receiver who hasn't played in the NFL since 2008, will turn 30 this year, has never caught more than 70 balls in any season and has started just 16 games since the beginning of the 2007 season, your guy is now available. One day after Donte' Stallworth was reinstated into the league after a season-long suspension for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk, he was released by the Cleveland Browns on Monday. Stallworth signed a seven-year, $35 million contract with the Browns in March 2008, but he played only one season for them. He caught just 17 passes in 11 games for 170 yards and a touchdown as a Brown... (More) | 14 hours | |
| 43. | Vikings | Favre to come back next season? | (KFFL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, speculates Minnesota Vikings QB Brett Favre will return to the Vikings for the 2010 season. | 15 hours | |
| 44. | Broncos sign RB Bruce Hall | (Rotoworld) Broncos signed RB Bruce Hall, formerly of the Bills. Analysis: Hall, 25, offers very little speed at 5'11/210 and has bounced around since going undrafted in 2008 out of Ole Miss. He won't make the 2010 roster. | 15 hours | |
| 45. | Broncos | Hall signed | (KFFL) The Denver Broncos have announced they have signed free-agent RB Bruce Hall (Bills). Terms of the contract were not disclosed. | 15 hours | |
| 46. | Dolphins | McDaniel meeting with team Monday | (KFFL) Brian Biggane, of the Palm Beach Post, reports E. Albert Irby, agent for Miami Dolphins DL Tony McDaniel, said that McDaniel was meeting with the team Monday, Feb. 8, to discuss his arrest Sunday, Feb. 7. | 15 hours | |
| 47. | Bears | Could ask Urlacher to take pay cut | (KFFL) Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Tribune, reports the Chicago Bears may ask LB Brian Urlacher to take a pay cut next season. Urlacher is owed a base salary of $6.825 million in 2010 and is also scheduled to receive a $1.3 million roster bonus as well as a $500,000 workout bonus. | 16 hours | |
| 48. | Chiefs waive LB Dacus | (Rotoworld) Chiefs waived ILB Weston Dacus. Analysis: Dacus was waived/injured last August and spent the 2009 season on I.R. He didn't fit Kansas City's 3-4, but could latch on with a 4-3 club this spring. | 16 hours | |
| 49. | Chiefs waive OLB Rogers | (Rotoworld) Chiefs waived OLB Justin Rogers. Analysis: Rogers, 26, was on and off K.C.'s roster all year. The SMU alum has backup-caliber pass-rushing abilities, but could resurface as a special teamer. | 16 hours | |
| 50. | Chiefs | Rogers, Dacus released | (KFFL) Josh Looney, of KCChiefs.com, reports the Kansas City Chiefs have released LB Justin Rogers and LB Weston Dacus. | 16 hours | |
| 51. | Patriots | Brady due roster bonus in March | (KFFL) Mike Reiss, of ESPNBoston.com, reports the New England Patriots are scheduled to pay QB Tom Brady a $3 million roster bonus on March 5. The bonus could take contract extension negotiations to a higher level. Brady will be entering the final year of his current contract in 2010. | 16 hours | |
| 52. | Donte Stallworth | (RotoWire) The Browns have terminated Stallworth's contract, ESPN.com reports. Analysis: Stallworth, who has been reinstated by the NFL after serving a one-year suspension for his DUI manslaughter conviction, has an uphill battle to get himself back on the fantasy radar, but he figures at least to get a chance for a fresh start with a wideout-hungry squad. | 16 hours | |
| 53. | Keith Ellison | (RotoWire) Ellison, who missed half the 2009 season with a quad injury, may not be a fit in the Bills' new defensive scheme, which initially calls for a 3-4 base, BuffaloBills.com reports. Analysis: Ellison has been written off many times before and he always seems to come around -- he was actually fourth on the team in tackles despite missing eight games -- but this time almost the entire coaching staff will be new. Plus, he's always been undersized, and because he's not much of a pass rusher, there may not be a home for him in the new-look defense. How the Bills draft in April could be a big indicator of their plans for Ellison. | 16 hours | |
| 54. | Brady due $3 million bonus on March 5 | (Rotoworld) Tom Brady's $3 million offseason roster bonus is due on March 5. Analysis: As ESPN's Mike Reiss notes, the presence of the bonus in Brady's deal at the start of the new league year could expedite talks on a long-term extension. The Pats would likely prefer to sign Brady to a new contract before paying the bonus rather than after it. Brady is expected to command at least $15M annually on his deal, which will probably span at least five years. | 16 hours | |
| 55. | Browns cut ties with WR Donte' Stallwort... | (Rotoworld) Browns released WR Donte' Stallworth. Analysis: He didn't last 24 hours on the offseason roster after being reinstated from his one-year suspension Monday morning. Stallworth is still only 29, but was completely ineffective the last time he played, catching just 17 balls for 170 yards and a single touchdown in 11 games opposite Braylon Edwards in 2008. He'll be lucky to get more than a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum, and is a long shot to ever reappear on the fantasy radar again. | 17 hours | |
| 56. | Browns | Stallworth's contract terminated | (KFFL) The Cleveland Browns have announced they have terminated the contract of WR Donte' Stallworth. | 17 hours | |
| 57. | Dolphins | J. Allen, Torbor may be asked to take pay cuts | (KFFL) Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins may ask FS Jason Allen and LB Reggie Torbor to take pay cuts in order to stay with the team. | 17 hours | |
| 58. | Dolphins | May ask Wilson to take a pay cut | (KFFL) Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins may ask FS Gibril Wilson to take a significant pay cut in order to stay with the team. | 17 hours | |
| 59. | Dolphins | Porter expected to be cut before free agency starts | (KFFL) Armando Salguero, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins are expected to release LB Joey Porter at some point before the start of free agency, according to a source. | 17 hours | |
| 60. | Saints | Brunell uncertain about future | (KFFL) Gene Frenette, of The Florida Times-Union, reports New Orleans Saints QB Mark Brunell said he does not know if he will play next season. Brunell will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason. | 17 hours | |
| 61. | Mark Brunell not thinking retirement yet | (Rotoworld) Impending free agent Mark Brunell says he has not begun to contemplate retirement yet. Analysis: Brunell is savoring the moment after getting his first Super Bowl ring as New Orleans' backup for Drew Brees. Now 40, Brunell doesn't figure to draw any interest if he were to test the free agent market. He managed just 102 yards and an interception on 29 attempts in his lone start of the regular season. | 17 hours | |
| 62. | Eagles | Could receive several inquiries about Kolb | (KFFL) Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Eagles could receive calls from at least six teams about the availability of QB Kevin Kolb, according to a source. | 17 hours | |
| 63. | Eagles | Three teams reportedly inquire about McNabb | (KFFL) Les Bowen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos have talked to the Philadelphia Eagles about the availability of QB Donovan McNabb, according to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. | 17 hours | |
| 64. | Bills | Arrington believes Edwards can make Maybin a successful LB | (KFFL) Chris Brown, of BuffaloBills.com, reports former NFL LB LaVar Arrington said he believes Bills defensive coordinator George Edwards has the ability to teach DE Aaron Maybin to become a successful outside linebacker in a 3-4 defensive alignment. "I just think that the way that George Edwards can coach and identify players' strengths and weaknesses that he'll have enough time to work with Aaron. Hopefully Aaron will be able to pick it up and know what it is that George is putting on his plate and help him transition to being a 'tweener' in terms of being a defensive end and an outside linebacker. Aaron needs to know how to... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 65. | Reggie Hayward not giving up | (Rotoworld) Impending free agent DE Reggie Hayward plans to continue his playing career. Analysis: Hayward missed nearly all of 2009 with a fractured shin after taking a massive pay cut to stay on for his contract year. Though only 31 in March, Hayward's production has declined when healthy and he's suffered two major injuries in the last four seasons. He's uncertain to return to Jacksonville. | 18 hours | |
| 66. | Giants | Taylor claimed off waivers | (KFFL) The New York Giants have announced they have claimed free-agent OT Herb Taylor (Broncos) off waivers. | 18 hours | |
| 67. | Packers | Unlikely will cut Hawk | (KFFL) Greg A. Bedard, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the odds that Green Bay Packers release LB A.J. Hawk during the offseason are very long. The Packers likely will not ask Hawk to take a pay cut. | 18 hours | |
| 68. | Packers | May ask Harris to push back bonus | (KFFL) Greg A. Bedard, of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Green Bay Packers may ask CB Al Harris (knee) to delay a bonus he is owed in March until he can prove he is healthy. | 18 hours | |
| 69. | Jags won't make roster moves today | (Rotoworld) Updating a previous item, Jaguars beat writer Michael C. Wright reports that the team will not make any roster moves on Monday. Analysis: The Florida Times Union reported Saturday that WR Torry Holt and OT Tra Thomas were informed they'd be released this week, but it appears the moves will have to wait until at least Tuesday. The cuts are still fully expected. | 18 hours | |
| 70. | Eagles | Westbrook expects McNabb to return | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Daily News reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook said during a radio interview that he fully expects QB Donovan McNabb to return to the team next season. | 18 hours | |
| 71. | Eagles | Westbrook talks about his concussion issues | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Daily News reports Philadelphia Eagles RB Brian Westbrook said during a radio interview that he was not fully healed from his first concussion when he returned to action even though he waited three weeks and passed all of the tests. Westbrook suffered a second concussion during the season. "What happened to me was that I was not completely healed from the first concussion. Even though I waited that long amount of time and passed all the tests I still wasn't completely healed from the first concussion and it came back just like that. After that I had to sit out another five or six weeks just for me to be c... (More) | 18 hours | |
| 72. | Austin Collie | (RotoWire) Collie caught six passes for 66 yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: Anthony Gonzalez's injury paved the way for Collie to make an impact as a rookie, as he recorded 60 catches for 676 yards and seven TDs overall. He'll be fighting for touches next season with the likes of Gonzalez and Pierre Garcon, but there's continued upside for Collie, given that he works with an elite QB (Peyton Manning) in one of the league's more potent passing offenses. | 18 hours | |
| 73. | Westbrook wasn't fully healed upon retur... | (Rotoworld) Brian Westbrook confirmed that he was not completely healed from his October 25 concussion when he returned to game action three weeks later last season. Analysis: Westbrook, though, didn't deny or confirm reports that he's considering retirement, which reportedly could be due to knee problems instead of his multiple head injuries. He did indicate that his concussions are a big concern going forward. Westbrook, going on 31, is due a whopping $7.25M in 2010. | 18 hours | |
| 74. | Dallas Clark | (RotoWire) Clark caught seven passes for a team-high 86 yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: Clark recorded career-highs in both catches (100) and yards (1,106) this season, while recording 10 TDs. Clark's outstanding rapport with one of the NFL's best QBs (Peyton Manning) makes him one of the league's elite fantasy tight ends heading into the 2010 season. | 19 hours | |
| 75. | 49ers | Harris wants to continue playing | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent CB Walt Harris (knee) wants to play at least one more season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament this season. It is unknown if the 49ers are interested in re-signing Harris. | 19 hours | |
| 76. | 49ers | Likely will tender Hudson a contract | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers likely will tender a contract to impending restricted free-agent CB Marcus Hudson. | 19 hours | |
| 77. | Pierre Garcon | (RotoWire) Garcon caught five passes for 66 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: Anthony Gonzalez's lingering knee injury opened the door for Garcon and Austin Collie to emerge as useful fantasy players this season, with Garcon recording 47 catches for 765 yards and four TDs in 15 games. His 11-catch effort in the AFC Championship game highlights his upside heading into the 2010 season, given his expanding role in a potent offense. | 19 hours | |
| 78. | 49ers | Will allow Roman to test free agency | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will allow impending free-agent FS Mark Roman to test free agency this offseason. | 19 hours | |
| 79. | 49ers | Will allow Bly to test free agency | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will allow impending free-agent CB Dre' Bly to test free agency but could re-sign him at some point during the offseason. | 19 hours | |
| 80. | 49ers | Could take a safety in the NFL Draft | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers could select a safety in the later rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft to add depth and competition to their roster. | 19 hours | |
| 81. | 49ers | Could look at CB in first round | (KFFL) Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers could look at taking a cornerback in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft if one of the top cornerbacks are still available. If the team does not take one in the first round, they could look for a corner that has some return skills in the second or third round. | 19 hours | |
| 82. | Dwight Freeney | (RotoWire) Freeney (ankle) had a tackle and a sack in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: Freeney ended up being slowed by an ankle injury that had his availability for the big game in question heading into the weekend. Though he only had 24 tackles in 14 games during the regular season, he continued to find ways to get the the QB, racking up a total of 13.5 sacks. | 19 hours | |
| 83. | Nate Clements will be back with 49ers | (Rotoworld) According to beat writer Matt Maiocco, there is "no question" that Nate Clements will be back with the 49ers in 2010. Analysis: Despite an in-season benching and impending $6M salary, Clements remains one of the team's top two cornerbacks. And he won't be moved to safety. Maiocco, though, believes San Francisco could use an early-round pick on a corner to at least push Clements and nickel back Tarell Brown for playing time. | 19 hours | |
| 84. | Raiders | Players being told coaches will return | (KFFL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports Oakland Raiders assistant coaches have been informing the players that the entire coaching staff will return next season. | 19 hours | |
| 85. | Peyton Manning | (RotoWire) Manning completed 31-of-45 passes for 333 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: His fourth quarter interception, which was taken to the house by the Saints' Tracey Porter, essentially sealed the game's outcome. It was an unfortunate end to another outstanding season for Manning, who remains one of the league's most durable and talented players. He'll once again be one of the top QBs off the board in fantasy drafts come 2010. | 19 hours | |
| 86. | Reggie Wayne | (RotoWire) Wayne (knee) caught five passes for 46 yards in Sunday's loss to the Saints in the Super Bowl. Analysis: Wayne didn't have one of his better games this season Sunday, but that doesn't change the fact that he remains one of the NFL's most prolific wideouts, on the heels of a 100-catch season that saw him rack up 1,264 yards and 10 TDs. Look for Wayne and his QB Peyton Manning -- both durable and consistent players -- to continue to put up excellent numbers in 2010. | 19 hours | |
| 87. | Report: Eagles getting interest in McNab... | (Rotoworld) ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that the Broncos, Bills, and Browns have shown interest in the availability of Donovan McNabb. Analysis: While Cleveland and Buffalo has obvious holes at QB, this tells us a little about Denver's faith, or lack of it, in Kyle Orton as a long-term solution. The Eagles have indicated that McNabb is unlikely to be traded. Should they be offered a first-round pick however, we strongly believe that would change. | 21 hours | |
| 88. | Al Harris to push back roster bonus? | (Rotoworld) Packers beat writer Greg Bedard suggests that the team may ask CB Al Harris to push back his roster bonus, which is due in March. Analysis: The amount of the bonus is unknown, but the Packers may want to see how Harris' recovery from late-November ACL surgery goes before picking it up. Harris appears to be 50:50 to return to Green Bay. His status for training camp is also up in the air. Harris, 35, is due a $2.5 million salary in 2010. | 21 hours | |
| 89. | Derek Anderson's bonus due March 19 | (Rotoworld) Derek Anderson's $2 million offseason roster bonus is reportedly due on March 19. Analysis: Teams can begin making cuts the day after the Super Bowl, though the Browns figure to shop Anderson around for the next few weeks to see if they can get a late-round pick for him. They most likely won't find any takers. D.A. seems to be damaged goods at this point, but should generate interest from teams that run vertical offenses. The GM in Baltimore knows him well. | 22 hours | |
| 90. | Browns | Interested in Kolb? | (KFFL) The Philadelphia Daily News reports a source close to the situation believes at least half a dozen teams will inquire about Philadelphia Eagles QB Kevin Kolb this offseason, including the Cleveland Browns. | 22 hours | |
| 91. | NFL | Super Bowl XLIV likely most-watched ever | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports The Nielsen Co. said the Super Bowl got its highest overnight ratings in 23 years. As a result, when final figures are released later Monday, Feb. 8, there's a strong likelihood Super Bowl XLIV will be the most-watched Super Bowl ever. Last year's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Arizona Cardinals has that distinction, with 98.7 million viewers. The quick measurement of the nation's 55 biggest media markets gave the New Orleans Saints-Indianapolis Colts game a 46.4 rating. Last year's game had an overnight measurement of 42.1. | 22 hours | |
| 92. | Wright has a bright future? | (Rotoworld) The Browns believe Eric Wright can develop into a top-10 cornerback, according to Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Analysis: Pluto says the Browns believe they only have two legitimate starters in their secondary -- Wright and safety Abe Elam. Safety Brodney Pool's future is up in the air due to concussions and free agency. Pluto expects the Browns to target defensive backs in the draft, possibly using their first pick on Florida CB Joe Haden or Tennessee S Eric Berry if he slides to the No. 7 spot. | 22 hours | |
| 93. | Stallworth now active | (Rotoworld) Donte' Stallworth has technically returned to the Browns roster as of Monday morning. Analysis: There will be no formal NFL announcement of the reinstatement, a source tells the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Stallworth will be released before his $1M roster bonus is due on March 20 and we're not expecting him to garner a ton of interest on the open market. The Ravens could make sense as a team looking for a deep threat. | 23 hours | |
| 94. | Vikings need Favre decision by Mar. 5? | (Rotoworld) Columnist Charley Walters says the Vikings need Brett Favre to make a decision on his future by March 5. Analysis: Walters is right, but that doesn't mean Favre will do it. March 5 is when the trading period opens and the Vikings will need to know if they should be making a play for guys like Donovan McNabb or not. For what it's worth, Adam Schefter "tweeted" Monday morning that he "guesses" Favre will return. | 23 hours | |
| 95. | Saints | Repeating as Super Bowl champs will be tough | (KFFL) Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports more than 50 percent of players on the New Orleans Saints' roster have contracts that expire following the Super Bowl, according to NFLPA records. The Saints are scheduled to have 18 restricted free agents and 11 unrestricted free agents. | 23 hours | |
| 96. | Saints | Make postseason history with Super Bowl XLIV win | (KFFL) CBSSports.com reports the New Orleans Saints became the first team in NFL history to win three games in which it had trailed by seven or more points in one postseason. | 23 hours | |
| 97. | Browns | Eyeing defensive backs in offseason | (KFFL) Terry Pluto, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Browns will look to add at least three defensive backs between free agency and the NFL Draft. The team is showing interest in Florida CB Joe Haden. | 23 hours | |
| 98. | Browns interested in Kolb? | (Rotoworld) Beat writer Les Bowen says that one of the teams that will inquire about Kevin Kolb is the Browns. Analysis: With former Eagles GM Tom Heckert now in Cleveland, this is an obvious connection. Heckert and Andy Reid shockingly selected Kolb with the 36th overall pick in 2007 even though Donovan McNabb was on the roster and under contract. We already know that the Eagles will be all ears on trade offers for any of their three quarterbacks as each are entering the final year of their of their deal. | 23 hours | |
| 99. | Runyan done with football? | (Rotoworld) Jon Runyan is expected to formally announce his candidacy for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd District within the next couple of weeks. Analysis: Runyan, who joined the Chargers for the final six weeks of the last season, hasn't officially announced his retirement from the NFL yet. But he's always had an eye on politics and is one of the more popular Eagles of this decade. We doubt we'll ever see him with pads on again. | 23 hours | |
| 100. | NFL | Goodell says player salaries will grow under new labor agreement | (KFFL) The Associated Press reports NFL commissioner Roger Goodell predicts players' salaries will still grow under a new labor agreement, even if their share of revenue is reduced as owners have proposed. Appearing Sunday, Feb. 7, on CBS's "Face the Nation," Goodell said the owners need more money to cover rising costs for international ventures and infrastructure projects such as new stadiums. "You have to invest in these stadiums that we're in today," Goodell said. "You need to find new ways of creating revenue, whether it's international or otherwise. And that takes investment. And we need to make sure that the owners have the capital to be able to ... (More) | 23 hours |