Archive for March, 2010

Colts say so long to longtime backup QB Jim Sorgi

According to Pro Football Weekly, the Colts have released backup quarterback Jim Sorgi. Sorgi was Manning’s backup for some years, but after his injury last year, Painter took his role as the backup. Sorgi was expected to have $275K bonus but is now released. The available backups left are Curtis Painter and Drew Willy, who [...]

Redskins land Vikings free agent RG Artis Hicks

Artis Hicks has signed a three year deal with the Washington Redkins, marking the second day in a row that the Vikings lost a free agent to another team. The deal is reported to be worth about $9 million and Hicks will have a chance to compete for a starting spot at right guard. If [...]

Palmer says he’s fine with Owens coming to the Bengals

‘One vet wide-out, please’ Bengals.com reports that Bengals QB Carson Palmer is fine with bringing in T.O. and has exchanged text messages with the top WR on the market, Tampa’s Antonio Bryant. Palmer’s response to a Hobson inquiry regarding having Owens added to the roster was, “I’d love to.”  He also went on to remind [...]

Jets deal safety Kerry Rhodes to the Cardinals

Antrel Rolle will not be coming back to the Cardinals after the safety inked with the Giants, but it only took the team a short period of time to find his replacement. Saturday the Cards made a deal with the New York Jets, obtaining safety Kerry Rhodes for a fourth-round pick in this year’s draft [...]

Raiders release veteran running back Justin Fargas

The Raiders Saturday released veteran running back Justin Fargas, leaving the teams backfield in the hands of backs Darren McFadden and Michael Bush. “Justin Fargas was a beloved Raider who performed at a high level throughout his seven seasons with the team and his contributions to the Silver and Black will always be remembered,” the [...]

Rolle signs with the Giants

The Giants have made their splash into free agency, signing Antrel Rolle to a five year deal, worth $37 million. $15 million is guaranteed. This makes him the highest paid safety in NFL history.  What does Rolle do for the Giants? The first thing he does is shore up the safety spot. Instead of Michael Johnson [...]

Browns interested in former Texans starting QB David Carr

There’s options out there for the Browns when it comes to bringing in a quarterback, and one guy that the team has some interest in is former Texans starter and now backup for the Giants David Carr. The reports are saying that Carr is on the Browns list, as well as Seahawks backup Seneca Wallace: [...]

Broncos Marshall won’t get an offer sheet from the Seahawks today

The rumor buzz with Broncos WR Brandon Marshall is a visit today to Seattle, where the Seahawks will chat with him about coming aboard for the 2010 season. The Seahawks have interest, but don’t expect Marshall to get an offer sheet today according to PFT through ESPN’s Adam Schefter: The courtship of Brandon Marshall by [...]