Free Agent Rumor - Football Wiretap
Ravens Work Out F. Mitchell
The Ravens worked out free-agent wide receiver Freddie Mitchell on Thursday, according to a report on The Baltimore Sun.
He has not caught a pass in the NFL since 2004, and was a first-round pick of the Eagles back in 2001.
Mitchell accumulated 90 catches for 1,263 yards and five touchdowns over four seasons with Philadelphia.
Broncos Still Looking To Extend QB Ramsey
The Broncos are continuing to negotiate with quarterback Patrick Ramsey on an extension, according to The Denver Post.
Ramsey, 29, is in the final year of a two-year, $4.5 million contract.
He threw just 48 passes in 2007, completing 29 for 262 yards and one touchdown. He saw almost all of that action in a 44-7 loss to the Lions in Week Nine of last season.
Colvin Could Be In Cleveland's Future
Free-agent linebacker Rosevelt Colvin could be in the future for the Browns as the team monitors his status, according to The Canton Repository.
"We're always looking for good football players," Head Coach Romeo Crennel said. "I know Rosevelt personally. He's a good pro. He's a good player."
Colvin played for Crennel in New England where the pair won two Super Bowls.
"Our priority right now has to be corner, and we'll see what happens after that," Crennel said.
However, General Manager Phil Savage claims that the team doesn't have much cash to spend on free agents.
Kevin Jones To Titans?
The Titans are interested in former Lions running back Kevin Jones, according to a report on FantasyFanatics.com
Tennessee already has a lot of talented runners - LenDale White, Chris Henry and Chris Johnson - but Jones would likely play a large role on passing downs for Jeff Fisher's club.
The news originally broke on RotoWorld.com.
Tampa Bay Auditions Three Receivers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers auditioned a trio of wide receivers on Monday, according to a report in the St. Petersburg Times.
Coach Jon Gruden worked out Eric Moulds, Eddie Kennison, and Bryan Gilmore this past week as the team looks for help in the receiving department.
"We're still looking for some more players, not just at that position but other positions, as well," Gruden said.
Taylor Won't Rejoin Miami Until September
Jason Taylor isn't expected to rejoin the Dolphins until after training camp, according to a report in the Miami Herald.
Coach Tony Sparano was expected to make an announcement on Thursday confirming that the defensive end intends to skip all team activities between now and the start of the 2008 season.
"I know that Jason is not going to be at any organized team activities," Sparano said. "I know that Jason is not going to be at any minicamps. And I know that right now, Jason is not going to be at training camp. That's what we know."
The move seems to be Taylor's latest in an attempt to get the team to trade him.
"Jason is a player under contract with the Miami Dolphins. He knows that. Both parties are well aware of the information. That's all I'm going to say about it." Sparano added.
Ron Dayne Visits With Titans
Free-agent running back Ron Dayne was scheduled to meet with the Titans on Thursday, according to The Tennessean.
He was expected to undergo a physical and work out for team officials.
"Tennessee got a chance to see Ron play the last (two) years while he was in Houston, and they like him," agent Karim Lawrence said. "They were very interested in getting him there (for a visit)."
The Titans have no shortage of runners, though, with LenDale White, Chris Henr,y and first-round pick Chris Johnson under contract.
"What they said to me was LenDale is coming off a knee injury, so that is maybe a concern of theirs," Lawrence said. "Ron has proven he can play through whatever. He is a hard worker, kind of like how the team and the city is, blue-collar. He comes to play and could certainly help."
Dayne won the Heisman Trophy in 1999.
Chris Henry Wants To Play For Dolphins, Saints Or Cowboys
Former Bengals receiver Chris Henry, on house arrest, said by phone he ''would love to play for'' the Dolphins, Saints or Cowboys.
Michael Strahan: $8M Or Goodbye
Michael Strahan hopes to get $8 million from the Giants if he comes back to play next season, according to The New York Daily News.
The defensive end has yet to make a decision on whether or not he will return although he admitted on Wednesday that he is close to making up his mind.
While Strahan is hoping for $8 million, he's has been told by a source that New York is willing to pay him as much as $6 million in 2008.
Suggs, Ravens Reach Compromise On Tag
Terrell Suggs and the Ravens have reached a compromise regarding the placing of the franchise tag on the defender by creating a "new" position, according to The Baltimore Sun.
The two sides agreed upon a one-year deal worth close to $8.5 million, paying him as a hybrid defense end-linebacker.
The NFL and the players association are believed to be finalizing the details to sign off on the deal.
"His job is to rush the quarterback as a defensive end, and I thought it was unfair that he had to live under the linebacker franchise tag," said Gary Wichard, Suggs' agent. "So, Ozzie [Newsome, Ravens general manager] and I said, 'Let us resolve this as opposed to the attorneys.' I tip my hat off to Ozzie for creating a new franchise tag."
When the Ravens placed the franchise tag on him in February, they intended to pay him as a linebacker, but Suggs argued that he should be considered a defense end, a position that averages a higher salary.
Raiders And Chiefs Interested In Koren Robinson?
The Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs appear interested in the services of recently-released wide receiver Koren Robinson.
Patriots Looking To Add Veteran Running Back
The New England Patriots are looking to add veteran depth at running back as they met with former Lions runner Kevin Jones last week.
Report: Raiders Agree To Deal With DE Spires
The Oakland Raiders have reportedly agreed to terms with defensive end Greg Spires.
Will Holt Bolt From Rams?
Torry Holt raised eyebrows a few weeks ago when he talked about playing on the same team as his brother Terrence, who plays safety for the Panthers, when his contract runs up.
Lewis: Contract Won't Change Approach
While Ray Lewis and the Ravens are discussing an extension, the linebacker is entering the final year of his contract with the team and could become a free agent for the first time in his career.
Saints Don't Offer Alexander A Contract
The Saints met with free-agent running back Shaun Alexander on Wednesday but did not offer him a contract.
Chris Henry Wants To Join Cowboys
Former Bengals receiver Chris Henry said on Wednesday that he would like to join the Dallas Cowboys.
Could Rhodes Re-Join The Colts?
It seems likely that recently released running back Dominic Rhodes will re-join the Indianapolis Colts.
Judge Allows Chris Henry To Travel For Tryouts
In order to tryout with NFL teams, Chris Henry will be released from court-ordered electronic monitoring and house arrest.
Alexander To Visit Saints After Bengals
Free-agent running back Shaun Alexander is set to visit with the Saints after he met with the Bengals on Monday.