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Kevin Williams Work Outs For Seahawks

Sep 25, 2014 7:14 AM

Kevin Williams worked out for the Seattle Seahawks on Monday.

Williams played 11 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, recording 463 tackles and 60 sacks.

Williams played 746 snaps for Minnesota a season ago at defensive tackle, according to Pro Football Focus data.

Howard Balzer/The Sports Xchange

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Rusty Smith Becomes 5th Giants' QB On Roster

Oct 31, 2014 6:56 AM

The New York Giants have signed Rusty Smith.

Smith was a sixth round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2010.

Smith is now the fifth quarterback on the Giants' roster, joining Eli Manning, Josh Freeman, Curtis Painter and Ryan Nassib.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

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Browns To Audition Vince Young

Nov 24, 2014 10:54 AM

The Cleveland Browns will have Vince Young work out with the team during this week's mini camp.

Young last played in the NFL in 2011 with the Philadelphia Eagles. Young has had brief stays with the Buffalo Bills and Green Bay Packers.

Young was a Pro Bowl selection in 2006 and 2009 with the Tennessee Titans.

Mark Berman/Fox Houston

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Cowboys Re-Sign Anthony Spencer

Nov 20, 2014 5:22 PM

The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed Anthony Spencer to a deal that could be worth as much as $3.5 million in 2014.

After receiving the franchise tag for the second consecutive year in 2013, Spencer played in only one game before undergoing microfracture surgery to repair articular cartilage damage in his left knee last October.

A 2007 first-round draft pick, Spencer is now the most-tenured member of the defensive line. 

Rainer Sabin/Dallas Morning News

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Panthers Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Cam Newton

May 17, 2014 9:57 PM

The Carolina Panthers have picked up the fifth-year option on the contract of Cam Newton.

Under the CBA, Newton will be entitled to the average of the league's 10 highest paid quarterbacks in 2015. That estimate comes out at $14.67 million. The Panthers likely won't get to the fifth year of Newton's contract as they remain set on signing him to a long-term deal.

Newton underwent surgery on his left ankle last month. The rehabilitation likely will take him up to the start of training camp in late July.

David Newton/ESPN

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Raiders To Cut Terrelle Pryor If No Trade Done By Monday

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

The Oakland Raiders will cut Terrelle Pryor on Monday if they are unsuccessful in completing a trade by then.

The Raiders acquired Matt Schaub earlier in the offseason.

Pryor is hoping to start in 2014.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

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49ers Expected To Decline Option On Aldon Smith

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

The San Francisco 49ers are not expected to exercise the fifth-year option on Aldon Smith for 2015.

Smith was arrested Sunday at Los Angeles International Airport on charges of a false bomb report.

In November, he pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of illegal possession of an assault weapon, stemming from an incident at a party at his home in 2012.

Smith also missed five games this past season while spending time in an alcohol treatment center. 

Smith still finished with 12 sacks despite the five-game absence.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Chargers Exercise Option On Corey Liuget

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

The San Diego Chargers have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of Corey Liuget.

In 2011, its collective bargaining agreement standardized rookie contracts with a wage scale. All first-round contracts must carry a four-year length with a fifth-year team option. 

Liuget's option is worth $6.969 million instead of $10.633 million, a savings of $3.694 million.

Michael Gehlken/San Diego Union-Tribune

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Chad Johnson Signs With Montreal

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

Chad Johnson has signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL.

Johnson last played in the NFL during the 2011 season with the New England Patriots.

The Alouettes have a history of not judging players by their checkered pasts, as evidenced by how they once gave former Nebraska running back Lawrence Phillips a chance on what became a Grey Cup-winning team in Montreal.

ESPN

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Sidney Rice Re-Signs With Seahawks

Oct 30, 2014 12:08 PM

Sidney Rice has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks.

Rice spent Wednesday in New Jersey visiting with the New York Jets.

Rice caught 15 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns in eight games last season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Chris Johnson Signs With Jets
The base value of Chris Johnson's deal is $8 million and includes another $1 million in incentives.

Rich Cimini

Josh Freeman Signs With Giants
Josh Freeman will compete for the No. 2 quarterback job with Curtis Painter and Ryan Nassib.

Adam Caplan/ESPN

49ers Unlikely To Exercise 2015 Option On Aldon Smith
If the 49ers exercise the option on Aldon Smith, more than $9 million is guaranteed against injury in 2015.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

49ers Sign Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Lloyd turns 33 on July 5 and will compete for a roster spot with Jon Baldwin and Kassim Osgood.

Eric Branch/San Francisco Chronicle

Matt Flynn Re-Signs With Packers
Matt Flynn has been a proven quality backup for the Packers.

Rob Demovsky/ESPN

Jermichael Finley Drawing Interest From Dolphins
Jermichael Finley has received interest from the Dolphins.

Marcas Grant/NFL.com

Chris Johnson Meeting With Jets
The Jets, Bills, Dolphins and Falcons are interested in Chris Johnson.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Eric Weems Agrees To Take Pay Cut With Bears
Eric Weems plays wide receiver and special teams for the Bears.

Brad Biggs/Chicago Tribune

Josh Freeman To Audition For Giants
The Giants have had backup quarterbacks such as Curtis Painter and David Carr in recent seasons, so Josh Freeman would be an upgrade.

Dan Graziano/ESPN

Jaguars To Sign Alex Mack To Five-Year Offer Sheet
Cleveland designated Alex Mack with the $10.039 million transition tag.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Santonio Holmes To Wait Until After Draft Before Signing
Santonio Holmes spent the past four seasons with the Jets.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Patriots Remain Favorite To Sign Will Smith
Will Smith hasn't had more than 6.5 sacks in any given seasons since recording 13 in 2009.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Falcons Sign Josh Wilson To One-Year Contract
Josh Wilson finished 80th at the position according to Pro Football Focus.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Gruden Wanted Redskins To Act Quickly In Signing DeSean Jackson
The Redskins were DeSean Jackson's first and only free agent visit.

Michael David Smith/Pro Football Talk

Jason Avant Signs One-Year Deal With Panthers
Jason Avant caught 38 balls for 447 yards and two touchdowns last season.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Josh Freeman Meets With Bears
Josh Freeman had a 77.8 quarterback rating in 61 career appearances.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Lions Sign Cassius Vaughn To One-Year Deal
Cassius Vaughn intercepted three passes last season at cornerback despite playing fewer than half the Colts' defensive snaps.

Justin Rogers/MLive

Nate Burleson Signs One-Year Deal With Browns
Nate Burleson spent the past four seasons with the Lions.

Nate Ulrich/Akron Beacon Journal

Browns Would Certainly Match Three-Year, $22M Offer Sheet To Alex Mack
Alex Mack would be better off signing the transition tender to collect $10 million in 2014 and then hit the open market next season.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Raiders Sign Punter Daniel Zychlinski
Daniel Zychlinski provides insurance behind Marquette King, who led the NFL with a 48.9 yard average per punt in his first year in the NFL.

AP