2021 News/Rumors NFL Free Agency

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ATL - Falcons have released Rb Ito Smith
HOU - signed FA OL Lane Taylor(formerly of GB) to a one year deal
DEN - Broncos have officially re-signed RFA Diontae Spencer Wr/Kr
 

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HOU - signs DL DeMarcus Walker(formerly Denver) to a one year deal
LVR - Raiders players have now said they won't participate in voluntary in-person work outs this off-season
NYG- Giants players state also saying they won't participate in voluntary off-season in-person work outs
NFL and NFLPA are meeting to address this issue now.
LVR - released DT Martin Hurst, DE Arden Key and Qb Kyle Sloter
CLE - add Browns to teams saying also saying they won't participate in voluntary off-season in-person work outs
DEN - reports from sites are stating the Bronco's are receiving calls on Wr DaeSean Hamilton
CHI - add Bears players also saying they won't participate in voluntary off-season in-person work outs
JAC - Jaguars have re-signed RFA Lb Dakota Allen
 

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CAR - seems Sam is starting early - Sam Darnold and Christian McCaffrey are working out together already
ATL - sending full allotment of scouts to Trey Lance'2nd pro day
Draft - per sources there is agreement now on the next group of Qbs post first round - Kyle Trask, Kelly Mond, Davis Mills and Jamie Newman seem to be the next group of Qbs most feel will go later in the draft.
LAR - Aaron Donald was accused by someone of assault, then his lawyer released video showing it was Donald that helped the person, the person then recanted, and the GM for Rams has since stated : "that is why we let the legal process run"
PHI - Add Eagles players that state they will not attend in-person voluntary work outs
PIT - reports out Steelers plan to take a Rb in either the first or second round
IND - Colts have re-signed Cb T.J. Carrie
BAL - add Ravens players that also will not attend voluntary in-person work outs this season
NO - Saints the same
CHI - Bears sign Wr Marquise Goodwin to a one year deal
NYG - hosting FA Cb Jason McCourty(formerly a Patriot) for a visit
CLE - Browns have officially cut DT Sheldon Richardson
Draft - Penei Sewel OT Oregon - is working out at both RT and LT for teams
 

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PHI - rumors of Eagles looking to possibly deal again, some have them moving back up into the top 10, others saying they would not mind trading back again. Draft just 9 days away
LAR - release Cb Tyrique McGhee - he was facing a 5 game suspension, he missed time last year as well
MIA - Dolphins signing OL D.J. Fluker
DAL - Cowboys starting to receive calls on slot #10. Potentially looking to trade back.
CAR - Panthers placed Lb Jordan Mack on retired list
Andy Reid - has been texting Alex Smith - calling first dibs if he wants to go into coaching
MIA - rumors are flying Dolphins are back to talking trade - moving back from #6. Especially if both Pitts and Chase are taken before them.
NYJ - re-sign Wr Jeff Smith
SF - bringing in Rb Wayne Gallman for a visit.
LVR - signing Cb Rasul Douglas(formerly an eagle)
SEA - recently signed DL Aldon Smith is facing assault charges in Louisiana, team has started investigating as well
WFT - has released Rb Bryce Love
NFL Network reported yesterday that Denver and Atlanta were heavy into trade talks for the #4 spot.
Te Jordan Reed is retiring
 

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PIT - Steelers have extended HC Mike Tomlin for 3 years - through 2024
 

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TB - Both Brady and JPP are recovering from knee surgery, per team both are doing well. Buc's also re-signed Qb Ryan Griffen
 

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Latest draft rumors:
Per sources teams looking to move up:
Denver: they have one report talking about a deal with ATL, another with Detroit
New England - reports out they are talking to teams trying to possibly move into 10-15 range
Philadelphia - one report has them trying to get back in the top 10 to get ahead of Dallas and NY Giants

Teams looking to trade down:
ATL - still listening to offers
Miami - supposedly if the key player(s) they are looking for are gone, they will move back
Detroit - May be trying to get more picks to rebuild
Carolina - may be willing to move back to get more picks
Dallas - don't believe this for a minute
NY Giants - just came out they are willing to listen to deals for #11
Philadelphia - May be willing to deal back again to gain more picks - this may be tied to their eventual hope of getting Deshaun Watson....
 

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NFL - league has made a deal with HULU to carry NFL Redzone and NFL network on its live TV platform
 

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SF - reports out now that some feel the leadership is not aligned on who to take at #3. Per some reports GM, Asst. GM and HC are not seeing the same player. Per reports the final decision falls to Shanahan....which is interesting vs. GM having say.
 

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CIN- Bengals Qb Joe Burrow stated he has NOT lobbied for Chase to be drafted, nor Sewel either. He states the team will make the right decision
NO - Saints Qb Taysom Hill has changed his off-season training, focusing only on Qb and not the extra work he did to be the "swiss army knife" he was.
Rb Adrian Peterson is looking for a contending team to join to get a ring before he retires
BUF - Bills GM Beane stated he realizes that his Rb core aren't home run hitters, and looking at Rb at #30 is a potential.
SEA - OL Kyle Fuller signed his ERFA Tag
DAL - Cb Rashard Robinson has been suspended for 2 games by NFL for violating the performance enhancement drug regulations
CLE - Browns are leaving the door open to a return by DT Sheldon Richardson
 

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okay NOW some things are making sense. Per PFT - Justin Fields has shared with NFL teams he is medically handling epilepsy. It has not effected him on the football field, and a few of his family members has out grown it after the age of 20, and some Drs he has seen think he could also. But now I can see why there has been some hesitency.
 

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Per PFT - Antonio Brown Wr FA has reached a settlement in his civil case against him.
TB - has said they are monitoring the situation, but no talks have happened with Brown
PHI - So, HC Siriani has said there will be Qb competition this year for Hurts - but not necessarily Flacco - hmmmmm since they are the ONLY two Qbs on the roster right now....
 

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FA Wr Antonio Brown - has settled the civil law suit for sexual assault, but the league is still reviewing the case
SF - 49ers have added Rb Wayne Gallman and DL Arden Key
NO - Saints HC Sean Payton says team doesn't need to draft a Qb - which means they probably will....
LAR - Rams Cb Darious Williams signs his RFA 1 year tender
NFL - telling refs that taunting is an issue that needs more addressing this year
NFL - have passed rule change to allow more players to switch to single digits
NFL - owners have approved the elimination of OT in pre-season games
NFL - owners approved expanded duties for the replay official -"to allow them to advise the on-field officials on “specific, objective aspects of a play when clear and obvious video evidence is present and/or to address game administration issues.”
NFL - owners approved a minor tweek to onside kicks - allowing only 9 players in the upfront box for receiving team vs. 10 or 11 as before - rule to move to 4th and 15 has been tabled
NFL - will release the 2021 schedule on May 12th
 

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SF - signs FA DL Maurice Hurst(formerly a Raider)
NFL - informed teams they can only have 5 rookie tryout players at rookie camps this year
TEN - Titans have signed DL Woodrow Hamilton and DB Chris Jones
Players starting to think about number changes - Hopkins looking at #6, Dalvin Cook looking at #4
DAL - Cedrick Wilson signed his RFA tender
DEN - New GM Patton says he is really high on Drew Lock - but he wants competition at that spot - this could be the most interesting draft in quite a while...
SEA - Seahawks re-signs Geno Smith Qb
NYG - says they have tried to trade back but won't get fleeced... - says talent after #11 isn't as dependable
DAL - Cowboys really salivating over Kyle Pitts - could they seriously look to trade up for TE??? Do they not know their defense is awful???
 
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