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Pittsburgh Isn't Close To Deal With Adams

Sep 18, 2014 4:17 AM

A deal between the Steelers and offensive tackle Flozell Adams isn't imminent, according to a league source. Adams visited the Steelers on Tuesday and took a physical. Agent Jordan Woy told the Steelers that Adams is drawing interest from at least three other clubs, according to a team source.

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Jets' Chances Of Signing JaMarcus At 10 Percent

Oct 16, 2014 1:03 AM

The New York Daily News reports that there is a just a 10 percent chance that the Jets will sign quarterback JaMarcus Russell, according to a league source. The Raiders released Russell this offseason after he ballooned to over 300 pounds.

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Jets Inquire On JaMarcus Russell

Jun 27, 2014 8:35 AM

Sources tell ESPNNewYork.com that the Jets have checked on JaMarcus Russell and have interest in the former first overall pick. The Jets are looking to acquire a veteran quarterback before training camp and, while league sources maintain that free agent Mark Brunell remains the odds-on favorite, Mike Tannenbaum isn't ignoring other options.

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Jets Players Prefer Clemens To Brunell

Oct 12, 2014 6:46 PM

The Jets are expected to sign veteran quarterback Mark Brunell, but the New York Daily News reports that the team's players aren't thrilled. A poll by the Daily News revealed that a majority of Jets' players prefer Kellen Clemens to Brunell as the team's No. 2 quarterback behind Mark Sanchez. "Brunell? Isn't he like 50 years old?" said one player of the three-time Pro Bowl, who will turn 40 in September.

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Bradford Believes He'll Sign With Rams By Camp

Aug 17, 2014 7:03 PM

Rams quarterback Sam Bradford, who was the first overall pick in April's NFL Draft, fully expects to be under contract in time to open training camp in late July. "At this point right now (agent Tom Condon) hasn't given me any indication that there's going to be any problems getting a contract done," Bradford said Tuesday. "I expect to be in camp, on time." Bradford should expect to receive a contract in excess of the six-year, $78 million deal that Matthew Stafford signed with the Lions in 2009.

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Jets Have Inquired About JaMarcus Russell

Jun 5, 2014 7:27 AM

The Jets have checked on the status of free agent quarterback JaMarcus Russell, according to sources. The source says New York has cursory interest in Russell, who was cut recently by the Raiders after he ballooned to 300 pounds. They are looking for a veteran quarterback to add before training camp and Mark Brunell remains the favorite.

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Flozell Adams To Meet With Steelers

Sep 13, 2014 6:33 PM

The Steelers, who lost starting right tackle Willie Colon for the season, will bring in free agent Flozell Adams for a visit. Agent Jordan Woy says that Adams has other teams on his list. If Pittsburgh doesn't sign Adams or another lineman, they could move guard Trai Essex to right tackle or Jonathan Scott or Tony Hills to the position.

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Bears Aren't Interested In Shawn Springs

Aug 6, 2014 4:32 PM

Bears coach Lovie Smith has a connection to free-agent defensive back Shawn Springs, but the team isn't interested in signing him. "We had Shawn Springs when Terry Glenn came on the scene then," said Smith, who coached him at Ohio State. "Eddie George of course was the running back. Ricky Dudley was the tight end. Shawn was in that group, too." Springs is unlikely to come play for the veteran minimum and the Bears are believed to be pretty much maxed out on their budget for 2010. "We like what we have right now," Smith said of his depth chart at cornerback. "Shawn will always be family to me, but right now we like where we are. We constantly try to improve our ballclub right up until the first game. Josh Moore has made a lot of progress. Tim Jennings coming in, we like some of the new additions we have."

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More Teams Showing Interest In Westbrook

Sep 12, 2014 5:39 PM

The short list of teams interested in free-agent running back Brian Westbrook may have expanded. The Broncos, Rams and Redskins were believed to be interested, but NFL.com's Steve Wyche said Thursday on NFL Total Access that "more teams" are now looking at Westbrook.

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Bulger's Deal May Drive Up Brunell's Price

Oct 28, 2014 12:55 PM

The Ravens gave Marc Bulger $3.8 million to be Joe Flacco's backup, which may drive up the market price of other veteran quarterbacks. Mark Brunell has been linked to the Jets and Rich Cimini of ESPNNewYork.com believes that Bulger's deal could increase how much Brunell will eventually sign for. "Many figured Brunell would sign for the minimum ($860,000 for a player with his experience), but now you have to wonder," Cimini writes.

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Broncos Haven't Approached Bailey About New Deal
Champ Bailey is entering the final year of his contract.

Denver Post

Lions Still Open To Adding Atogwe
Free-agent safety O.J. Atogwe is still on the market.

MLive.com

Bengals Open To New Deal For Benson
Cedric Benson will be a free agent after the 2010 season.

Dayton Daily News

Johnson Wants $30-40M From Titans
Chris Johnson said earlier this week that he won't play for $550,000 this season.

Tennessean

Russell Isn't Yet Interested In UFL
JaMarcus Russell is working out in Arizona.

Pro Football Talk

Jets Prepared To Make Revis $100M Offer
Darrelle Revis met with Rex Ryan on Wednesday and a $100-plus million deal could be on the horizon.

Newsday

Atogwe To Visit Seahawks Next Week
The Seahawks may not be interested in Oshiomogho Atogwe.

ESPN

Brown Wants Deal From Dolphins, Won't Holdout
Ronnie Brown isn't stressing over his contract situation.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Chris Johnson 'Not Mad' At Titans
Chris Johnson hasn't attended any of Tennessee's workouts.

ESPN

Pierre Thomas Signs Tender With Saints
Pierre Thomas still wants a better contract from the Saints.

Canadian Press

Cleveland's Wright Looking For New Deal
Eric Wright intercepted four passes in 2009.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Austin Still Wants Contract Extension
Without a new contract, Dez Bryant and Roy Williams will make more than Miles Austin in 2010.

Star-Telegram

Patriots Threaten To Cut Mankins' Salary
Logan Mankins could lose roughly $1.5 million if he doesn't sign his free-agent tender.

Boston Herald

Denver Cooling On Westbrook
The Broncos are focusing on J.J. Arrington.

ESPN

Revis Will Attend New York's Minicamp
Darrelle Revis still doesn't have the contract he desires.

ESPN

Broncos Give Dumervil Deadline To Sign Tender
Elvis Dumervil led the NFL in sacks last season.

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Shanahan Unsure Of Westbrook's Plans
There have been reports that Brian Westbrook is close to signing a contract.

Washington Post

Chargers Haven't Contacted Owens
The Chargers might need a wide receiver if Vincent Jackson extends his holdout throughout the summer.

NFL.com

Reed Calls Chances Of Re-Signing With Steelers '50-50'
Jeff Reed wants to re-sign with the Steelers.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Agent: Saints, Thomas Far Apart On Talks
Pierre Thomas wasn't happy with the first offer the Saints made.

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