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Orlovsky Visits With Texans

Oct 23, 2014 8:44 AM

Quarterback Dan Orlovsky visited with the Texans on Saturday, just a day after Patrick Ramsey spent some time in Houston. Orlovsky opted to become a free agent after Daunte Culpepper was given the starting job in Detroit.

Pro Football Talk

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T.J. Will Make Decision On Sunday Night?

Oct 20, 2014 8:42 AM

Free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh, the top receiver on the market, claims that he'll decide on Sunday night whether to stay with the Bengals or sign elsewhere. Cincinnati has reportedly made an offer to keep Houshmandzadeh. He's visited Seattle and Minnesota, and the Giants are rumored to be involved as well.

Pro Football Talk

Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, Free Agent Rumor

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Denver Is Next Stop For Derrick Ward

Sep 14, 2014 12:08 AM

After visiting with the Bengals, free agent running back Derrick Ward is expected to visit the Broncos on Sunday. His age, 28, is an issue, but he's still one of the top runners on the market.

Pro Football Talk

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Houshmandzadeh Visits With Minnesota

Oct 23, 2014 1:17 AM

Free agent wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh was scheduled to meet with the Vikings on Saturday after visiting the Seahawks on Friday. Cincinnati also reportedly has an offer on the table to keep Houshmandzadeh.

ESPN

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Houshmandzadeh Tried To Dupe Eagles?

Sep 14, 2014 12:08 AM

The chances of T.J. Houshmandzadeh signing with the Eagles appear to have vanished after a report that receiver's agent lied to the team's management. Houshmandzadeh's agent, Kennard McGuire, called the Eagles on Friday and claimed his client would sacrifice salary in order to play in Philadelphia, according to sources. However, the Eagles inquired around the league and discovered that the receiver was actually asking for more money than he was from other clubs.

CSN

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Seahawks Begin Courtship Of T.J.

Aug 28, 2014 11:10 PM

T.J. Houshmandzadeh visited with the Seahawks on Friday, and the team attempted to impress him by putting his name up in lights at Qwest Field. Seattle was the first team to host Houshmandzadeh, who admitted that he is interested in playing for the Vikings, Giants and Eagles as well.

Seattle Times

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Warner's Agent Talking To Niners

Sep 14, 2014 10:48 PM

Kurt Warner and the Cardinals were unable to secure a deal before he became a free agent and his agent is saying whether or not he will meet with other teams. "I really don't want to get into the specifics with that," Mark Bartelstein said. "Obviously, people are calling." Warner's agent has had in-depth conversations with San Francisco 49ers officials, a source told Len Pasquarelli of ESPN.com.

ESPN

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Dawkins To Denver Appears Close

Jun 22, 2014 3:54 PM

The San Francisco Chronicle has reported that the Broncos have agreed to terms with Philadelphia safety Brian Dawkins and that a press conference will be held Saturday. However, a source close to the situation said no press conference has been set. Dawkins could be headed to Denver but the deal is not done yet.

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Eagles Could Target Weaver, Brown And T.J.

Oct 15, 2014 4:03 AM

The Eagles could show serious interest in free agents such as fullback Leonard Weaver, center Jason Brown or wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh. A year ago, Philadelphia surprised many by signing cornerback Asante Samuel on the first day of free agency. On Thursday, the Eagles did take care of some free agent business by tendering one-year contracts to restricted free agents Hank Baskett and Nick Cole and exclusive-rights free agent Tank Daniels.

Philadelphia Daily News

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Dolphins Going After Laveranues Coles?

May 24, 2014 11:44 AM

A league source says that the Dolphins have interest in wide receiver Laveranues Coles, but only if he'll sign for the right price. Coles is known to be a close friend of quarterback Chad Pennington.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

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Ray Lewis Won't Return To Ravens?
Sources close to Ray Lewis revealed on Friday that the linebacker will not return to the Ravens next season.

NFL.com

Denver Interested In Arrington And Buckhalter
The Denver Broncos are interested in running backs J.J. Arrington and Correll Buckhalter.

ESPN

Warner, Cardinals Can't Get Deal Done
Kurt Warner's agent Mark Bartelstein and the Arizona Cardinals couldn't reach an agreement on a new deal, which should simply create a prolonged negotiation.

ESPN

Raiders Not Interested In Bringing Back Porter
There have been reports that the Raiders are interested in bringing back Jerry Porter, but the odds are clearly against it.

San Francisco Chronicle

LB Harrison's Agent: Talks With Steelers 'Not Close'
The agent for Pro Bowl linebacker James Harrison says that his client and the Steelers aren't close to terms on a new deal.

ESPN

Agent: Warner Deserves Pay Of Top 5 QB
Agent Mark Bartelstein believes that Kurt Warner deserves to receive pay indicative of his perceived status as a top five quarterback in the NFL.

ESPN

Source: McNabb-Banner Met Last Week
An NFL source has confirmed that quarterback Donovan McNabb met with Eagles president Joe Banner last week to discuss a long-term contract extension.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Agent: No Deal Between Haynesworth, Redskins
Chad Speck, the agent for defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, has denied reports that his client has agreed to a deal with the Redskins.

NFL.com

Vikings Will Give Rosenfels Extension
The Vikings are expected to officially land quarterback Sage Rosenfels in a trade with the Texans soon, and reward him with a contract extension shortly after.

Star-Tribune

Will Bucs Show Interest In Haynesworth?
The Buccaneers have a number of issues to address this offseason, and many feel as though free agent defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth should be one of their targets.

St. Petersburg Times

Vikings, Birk Working Toward New Contract
Matt Birk, a six-time Pro Bowl center, wants to return to the Vikings, and the team wants him back as well.

ESPN

Source: Titans Increase Offer To Haynesworth
The Titans have reportedly increased their offer to defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, according to agent Chad Speck.

Nashville City Paper

Lions' Orlovsky Opts For Free Agency
Quarterback Dan Orlovsky has decided to test the free agent market instead of accepting an offer to be Detroit's backup.

ESPN

Ware: Lewis Says 'Dream' Is To Play For Cowboys
Dallas linebacker DeMarcus Ware claims that Ray Lewis really wants to play for the Cowboys this coming season.

Baltimore Sun

Source: Cards Offer Warner $10-12M
The Cardinals are now offering free-agent quarterback Kurt Warner more than $10 million to return to the team next season, according to a source.

ESPN

Crowder: If Dolphins Don't Re-Sign Me, 'It's Their Loss'
Miami linebacker Channing Crowder claims that the team would be making a huge mistake if they don't re-sign him this offseason.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Agent: Colts Will Allow Saturday To Hit Market
The Colts won't attempt to re-sign center Jeff Saturday before the start of the league's free agent signing period, according to his agent.

Indianapolis Star

Report: Pats Interested In Taylor
The Patriots are reportedly interested in the services of veteran running back Fred Taylor, who was recently released by the Jaguars.

Boston Herald

Falcons Won't Pursue Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth is now the top defensive tackle on the free agent market, but the Falcons don't intend on pursuing him.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Redskins Would Like To Keep Jason Taylor
Jim Zorn said Thursday that the Redskins remain interested in bringing back defensive end Jason Taylor for a second season with the team.

Washington Post