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Tim Tebow Goes Unclaimed

Sep 2, 2014 7:03 AM

Tim Tebow officially cleared waivers on Tuesday, going unclaimed by 31 NFL teams.

Tebow was waived by the New York Jets on Monday.

The Jets owe the Denver Broncos $1.53 million for the salary advance given to Tebow in 2011.

Tebow will become a free agent.

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Tags: New York Jets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Freeney Lowers Asking Price

Oct 31, 2014 8:40 AM

Dwight Freeney began his free agency seeking $8 million for 2013, but has since said that he is willing to accept a deal closer to $8.5 million over two seasons.

Osi Imeniyora accepted that contract with the Atlanta Falcons.

Freeney was negotiating with the Broncos as they search for a pass rusher to replace Elvis Dumervil.

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CFL's Alouettes Open To Signing Tim Tebow As Backup QB

Dec 1, 2014 7:24 PM

The Montreal Alouettes own the draft rights of Tim Tebow in the Canadian Football League.

The Alouettes have Anthony Calvillo as their starter at quarterback, but the franchise is open to signing Tebow as their backup.

"He would be in a learning program behind Anthony," the source said.

Montreal would give Tebow an opportunity to practice and develop as a quarterback, an option that is not readily available to him in the NFL.

Tebow was released by the Jets on Monday.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

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Jets Release Tim Tebow

Oct 31, 2014 6:36 AM

The New york Jets have released Tim Tebow.

The Jets traded for Tebow last offseason, sending a third round pick to the Denver Broncos.

"We have a great deal of respect for Tim Tebow," Rex Ryan said in a statement. "Unfortunately, things did not work out the way we all had hoped. Tim is an extremely hard worker, evident by the shape he came back in this offseason. We wish him the best moving forward.”

The Jets cleared about $1 million in salary cap space by releasing Tebow.

General manager John Idzik tried to trade Tebow for the past few months.

Manish Mehta/New York Daily News

Tags: New York Jets, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Mark Sanchez To Attend Monday's Voluntary Workout

Jul 1, 2014 8:49 PM

Mark Sanchez will attend Monday's voluntary workouts for the third week of the offseason program with the New York Jets, according to sources.

The Jets used a second round pick on Geno Smith, giving the team six quarterbacks on the roster in total.

No team would trade for Sanchez because of an $8.25 million base salary that is fully guaranteed.

Sanchez wouldn't be assured of becoming a starter anywhere else if he's released, meaning his best shot of starting remains with the Jets.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

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Shaun Phillips Signs Contract With Broncos

Nov 17, 2014 7:38 AM

Shaun Phillips has agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos.

Phillips spent the first nine seasons of his career with the San Diego Chargers.

Phillips had 9.5 sacks and 33 tackles last season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: San Diego Chargers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Andre Brown Signs $2.02M Tender With Giants

Oct 31, 2014 3:41 PM

Andre Brown has signed his one-year restricted free agent tender with the New York Giants, according to a source.

Brown will earn $2.02 million for the 2013 season.

Victor Cruz remains the lone restricted free agent who hasn't signed his tender with the Giants.

Brown rushed for 385 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games before his season ended with a broken leg in late November.

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Source: Revis Would Have Accepted Same Deal From Jets

Sep 7, 2014 2:07 AM

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' contract with Darrelle Revis is worth $96 million over six seasons, but contains no protection against a holdout. For the Buccaneers, the deal has no guaranteed money as to limit their risk against injury.

According to a source, Revis would have accepted the same deal from the Jets.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

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Revis Traded To Buccaneers, Signs $96M Deal

Jun 18, 2014 6:46 PM

Darrelle Revis has agreed to a six-year, $96 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The New York Jets agreed to trade Revis to the Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick this season and a conditional pick next season.

The contract has no guaranteed money.

The conditional pick headed to the Jets is a fourth-round selection in 2014, but could become a third-rounder if Revis is on Tampa Bay's roster on the third day of the 2014 league year.

Revis underwent a physical with the Buccaneers on Sunday, which he passed.

Adam Schefter, Rich Cimini/ESPN

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Chris Ivory Signs With Saints, May Still End Up With Jets

Oct 31, 2014 3:41 PM

Chris Ivory has signed his one-year, $2.023 million tender with the New Orleans Saints.

The New York Jets have made an offer for Ivory. The Jets never considered signing Ivory as a restricted free agent, as it would have involved sending a second round pick to the Saints. But Rich Comini of ESPN reports that a deal for a lower pick is "likely to happen."

The Jets are thin at running back following the departure of Shonn Greene.

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James Harrison Agrees To Two-Year Deal With Bengals
James Harrison turn 35 this May.

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49ers Sign Cameron Morrah
The 49ers have added tight end depth in Cameron Morrah.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

49ers Still Considering Charles Woodson
Charles Woodson visited with the 49ers in March, but left without a contract.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Clay Matthews Signs $65M Extension With Packers
The Packers have signed Clay Matthews to a new contract that includes $65 million in new money.

ESPN

Randy Starks Seeks New Deal, Won't Report To Dolphins
Randy Starks is guaranteed $8.45 million this season after signing Miami's franchise tender in March.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Bengals, Harrison Still Apart In Talks
The Bengals continue to discuss a contract with James Harrison, but according to a source it "does not look like the numbers will work."

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Jets To Re-Sign Calvin Pace
The Jets will re-sign linebacker Calvin Pace to a one-year deal.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Stafford Wants 'Fair-Market Value' In Next Contract
Matthew Stafford has two years remaining on the deal he signed with the team when he was taken No. 1 overall in the 2009 draft.

ESPN

Clemens Agrees To Deal With Rams
Kellen Clemens, who turns 30 in June, tossed only three passes last season -- one of them an interception.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Colts Re-Sign Josh Gordy
The third-year player was an exclusive rights free agent.

Associated Press

Matt Ryan Isn't Worried About Next Contract
Perhaps destined to become the NFL's next $100 million quarterback, Matt Ryan isn't overly concerned about his next contract.

Associated Press

Report: Clady To Skip Workouts With Broncos
Ryan Clady, who has yet to sign his $9.828 million franchise tag, will attempt to gain leverage as he seeks the security of a long-term contract.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Chiefs Sign Zac Diles
Zac Diles has spent six seasons in the NFL after he was drafted in the seventh round by the Texans.

Associated Press

Steelers Match Offer Sheet For Sanders
Emmanuel Sanders had signed a one-year, $2.5 million offer sheet with the Patriots.

Adam Schefter/ESPN (via Twitter)

Mike Pollak Signs With Bengals
Mike Pollak is a veteran offensive lineman that has played in 59 NFL games.

Associated Press

Akeem Jordan Agrees To Deal With Chiefs
The Chiefs have agreed to a one-year deal with Akeem Jordan, according to a report.

Pro Football Talk

Bengals Working To Sign James Harrison
James Harrison was released by the Steelers last month after refusing a pay cut.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Steelers Split On Matching Sanders' Offer Sheet
ESPN's John Clayton notes that Pittsburgh is torn between the appeal of keeping the player and acquiring the third-round pick from the Patriots.

Field Yates/ESPN

Ravens Sign Rolando McClain
The linebacker's deal is expected to have a $700,000 base salary and include $400,000 in incentives based on playing time.

ESPN

Antoine Winfield Agrees To Join Seahawks
The Seahawks have agreed to a one-year deal with cornerback Antonie Winfield.

Josina Anderson/ESPN