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Giants Release Josh Freeman

Jul 1, 2014 7:55 AM

The New York Giants have released Josh Freeman.

Freeman was signed by the Giants this offseason to provide depth at quarterback behind Eli Manning and Ryan Nassib.

Freeman has now been on three teams in less than one season.

RealGM Staff Report

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Greg Little Claimed By Raiders

Jul 23, 2014 11:44 AM

Greg Little has been claimed by the Oakland Raiders.

Little was released last week by the Cleveland Browns.

Little was a second round pick at wide receiver in 2011 out of North Carolina.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

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Ryan Williams Will Sign With Cardinals

May 24, 2014 8:08 PM

Ryan Williams will sign with the Dallas Cowboys.

Williams was released by the Arizona Cardinals less than a week ago.

Williams was a 2nd round pick by the Cardinals in 2011 but has had injury issues.

Williams will compete for reps at running backs with Joseph Randle and Lance Dunbar behind Ryan Williams.

Mike Wilkening/Pro Football Talk

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Greg Little Cut By Browns

Oct 31, 2014 9:17 PM

The Cleveland Browns have cut Greg Little.

Little was the team's second round pick in 2011, No. 59 overall, obtained by Cleveland in the blockbuster deal with the Falcons that netted Atlanta Julio Jones. 

Little averaged just 52 catches and 607 yards per season in his three years in the NFL.

Will Brinson/CBS Sports

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Rams Release Daryl Richardson

Sep 1, 2014 6:58 AM

The St. Louis Rams have released Daryl Richardson.

Richardson rushed for 690 yards over the past two seasons, but lost his job to Zac Stacy.

Albert Breer/NFL.com

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Browns Sign Miles Austin

Jun 2, 2014 1:27 PM

The Cleveland Browns have signed Miles Austin.

Austin is a two-time Pro Bowler who had 1,000-yard seasons in 2009 and '10, and two years ago had 943 yards.

He immediately becomes a likely starter, with or without Josh Gordon.

Pat McManamon

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Browns Sign Earl Bennett

Jun 11, 2014 5:56 PM

The Cleveland Browns have signed Earl Bennett.

The Browns will potentially be without Josh Gordon for the entire season on a suspension.

Bennett had 185 receptions for 2,277 yards and 12 touchdowns in six seasons with the Chicago Bears.

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Colts Sign Basketball Player Erik Swoope To Play Tight End

May 24, 2014 9:42 PM

Erik Swoope was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to play tight end as an undrafted free agent.

Swoope is a four-year basketball player that has never played organized football at any level.

The Colts are intrigued by the athleticism of Swoope just as the New Orleans Saints were with Jimmy Graham.

Mike Wells/ESPN

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Jaguars Could Part Ways With Justin Blackmon

Oct 19, 2014 11:39 AM

The Jacksonville Jaguars will consider parting ways with Justin Blackmon if and when he is reinstated by the NFL.

Blackmon is on an indefinite suspension by the NFL for repeated violations of the league's substance-abuse policy.

"I think we've kind of moved on for this year," said general manager Dave Caldwell, who said last week he doesn't expect Blackmon to play in 2014.

The Jaguars can't cut Blackmon at this point under NFL rules

The Jaguars selected receivers Marqise Lee and Allen Robinson in the second round.

Mark Long/AP

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Richard Sherman, Seahawks Agree Upon Four-Year Deal

May 20, 2014 4:42 PM

Richard Sherman and the Seattle Seahawks have agreed upon a four-year extension to make him the top paid cornerback in the NFL.

Sherman has become one of the best cover cornerbacks in the NFL since being a late pick out of Stanford.

Sherman himself says that it is worth $57.4 million with $40 million guaranteed.

Jay Glazer/Fox Sports

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NFLPA Files Grievance Over Jimmy Graham's Franchise Tag
The difference between the franchise tender amounts of a wide receiver and tight end is $5.3 million.

Tom Pelissero/USA Today

Negotiations Between Chiefs, Alex Smith Not Progressing Well
The Chiefs traded for Alex Smith last offseason and he played well in leading the club back to the playoffs.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Mark Ingram Has 2015 Option Declined By Saints
Mark Ingram's option was worth $5.2 million, which is more than what running backs have been receiving on the open market.

Mike Triplett/ESPN

Vikings Decline 2015 Option On Christian Ponder
Christian Ponder will become a free agent after this season.

Ben Goessling/ESPN

49ers Pick Up 2015 Option On Aldon Smith
The decision is widely considered the smart football move despite Aldon Smith's off the field issues.

Bill Williamson/ESPN