Archive for July, 2011

Chiefs Release Five-Time Pro Bowl Guard Waters

Waters Was Super Reliable The ever-consistent Brian Waters has been cut, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, by the only team he ever suited up for in the NFL. Waters, a five-time Pro Bowl offensive guard for the Kansas City Chiefs, was an iron man, missing only three contests since ’01. Undrafted out of North Texas, [...]

Source: Falcons Sign No. 6 Overall Pick Julio Jones

Atlanta Is Still Sending Away For Jones The Atlanta Falcons gave up their 2011 and 2012 first round picks, a 2011 second round pick and both 2011 and 2012 fourth round picks in order to move up in April’s draft to acquire wide receiver Julio Jones from Alabama. Now they have signed the former Crimson [...]

Source: Bears RB Forte Likely To Holdout?

Forte Is A Gem In Mike Martz’s System Bears running back Matt Forte is eyeing a long-term contract extension before the start of training camp. Training camp begins Friday. According to a league source, Forte is considering not showing up tomorrow for the beginning of camp at Bourbonnais. It’s no surprise the vastly undervalued Forte desires [...]

Seattle Seahawks Ink Fourth Round Pick KJ Wright

After already agreeing with six of their first nine draft picks the Seattle Seahawks have struck a deal with fourth round linebacker KJ Wright. This leaves just first round pick James Carpenter and third round pick John Moffitt as the Seahawks only unsigned rookies. Both are expected to be plugged in immediately as the starting [...]

Source: Texans Land CB Joseph

One Of The Few Bright Spots In Cincinnati The Houston Texans have decided to pass on Nnamdi Asomugha, signing Bengals free agent cornerback Johnathan Joseph to a five-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Joseph’s contract is worth $48.5 million, with 23.5 million guaranteed, and a $12.5 million signing bonus, complimentary of John McClain from [...]

Source: Jaguars Agree To Terms With Blaine Gabbert

The Heir Apparent To David Garrard Rookie quarterback Blaine Gabbert has signed a four-year rookie contract with a fifth-year option, according to the Florida Times-Union. Gabbert receives $12 million guaranteed in the deal. The tenth overall pick missed the morning practice, but walked out in uniform a few minutes after the Thursday evening practice began [...]

Source: Broncos Ink No. 2 Overall Pick Von Miller

Miller Will Join Elvis Dumervil To Form A Powerful 1-2 Punch Von Miller has agreed to a four-year deal worth $21 million (all guaranteed), according to the Denver Post. The former Texas A&M standout will play outside linebacker in Denver’s 4-3 defense under new head coach John Fox. Known for his ability to rush the [...]

Source: Steelers Re-Sign OT Colon

Colon Missed The Entire 2010 Season The Pittsburgh Steelers released tackle Max Starks earlier in the afternoon, so it was apparent they were going to bring back Willie Colon. Colon, projected as the Steelers starting right tackle, signed a five-year contract worth $29 million, according to NFL Network’s Jason LaCanfora. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, [...]