May 23, 2013

NFL Free Agency: Best fits for key players on the market

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Albert Haynesworth #95 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks over the offense before a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on November 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Buccaneers 23 to 17. (November 26, 2011 – Source: Wesley Hitt/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI Feature) — [...]

NFL: Wes Welker may test the free-agent market … and why shouldn’t he?

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 19, 2013 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The buzz about Wes Welker’s approaching free agency seems to [...]

NFL: With Welker deal close, Patriots pass on franchise tag

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012.(Photo: Elise Amendola, AP) Story Highlights With the money they saved on QB Tom Brady’s restructured deal, Patriots could re-sign Aqib Talib, Wes Welker [...]

NFL: Joe Flacco’s contract includes $52 million guaranteed, according to report

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Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens passes the ball during warm-ups prior to Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on February 3, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (February 2, 2013 – Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Joe Flacco’s historic new six-year, $120.6-million contract [...]

NFL: Franchise tag breakdown by team

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the 2013 AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium on January 20, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (January 19, 2013 – Source: Elsa/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The NFL’s two-week franchise tag window opened on Monday and [...]

NFL offseason storylines: Joe Flacco, Darrelle Revis contracts in spotlight

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Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets works out at Jets Training Camp at SUNY Cortland on July 27, 2012 in Cortland, New York. (July 26, 2012 – Source: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The NFL has the longest offseason of any of America’s major pro sports. Yet, save for [...]

NFL: Matt Forte still optimistic on deal with Bears

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Running back Matt Forte of the Chicago Bears takes in a game against between the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center on January 3, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Hawks 76-74. (January 2, 2012 – Source: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Chicago Bears running [...]

NFL Recap: Drew Brees, Saints reportedly face $10 million gap / Jonathan Vilma tweets NFL

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NFL player Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints accepts the Best Record-Breaking Performance award onstage during the 2012 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 11, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (July 10, 2012 – Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America) NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Quarterback Drew Brees and the New Orleans [...]

Report: Wes Welker, Patriots are $6 million apart in long-term contract talks

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Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots is pushed out of bounds after a 19 yard run by Michael Boley #59 of the New York Giants in the first quarter during Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (February 4, 2012 – Source: Andy Lyons/Getty Images North [...]

NFL: Arbitration hearing held concerning Brees’ franchise tag

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American footballer Drew Brees is all smiles as he makes an appearance on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ in New York. (June 27, 2012 – Source: PacificCoastNews.com) PHILADELPHIA (AP) – An arbitrator expects to rule within a week on arguments presented Wednesday concerning the New Orleans Saints’ use of the NFL’s franchise tag on [...]