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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.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

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

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Geno Smith Fires Agent, Thought He Should Have Gone 1st Overall

Nov 19, 2014 11:56 PM

Geno Smith has fired his agent four days after slipping into the second round in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Smith was selected by the New York Jets with the 39th overall pick.

Smith cannot hire another agent for five days.

According to the New York Daily News, Smith thought he should have been the top overall pick.

Liz Mullen/Sports Business Journal

Tags: New York Jets, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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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.

Jeff Legwold/Denver Post

Tags: Denver Broncos, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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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

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

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Mathieu Will Receive No Guaranteed Money

Sep 2, 2014 7:05 AM

Tyrann Mathieu will receive no guaranteed money as the No. 69 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals.

Mathieu will receive random drug tests, as frequently as once per week.

“Mathieu will earn bonus money in the form of roster bonuses, to ensure that the club is protected in the event that he lapses and the team chooses to cut him,” King wrote. “For Mathieu to make that money, he'll have to be a member of the Cardinals in good standing week to week – and clean.”

Mathieu will likely play free safety for the Cardinals.

Larry Hartstein/CBS Sports

Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Misc Rumor

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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

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

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Patriots Trade For LeGarrette Blount

Nov 29, 2014 2:42 AM

The New England Patriots have acquired LeGarrette Blount from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for Jeff Demps and a seventh round pick.

Blount had been phased out of the Buccaneers' offense due to the presence of Doug Martin.

Blount is a bigger back than what the Patriots currently have on their depth chart.

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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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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Jets Acquire Chris Ivory

Jun 14, 2014 8:54 PM

The New York Jets acquired Chris Ivory from the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a fourth round pick.

The Saints used the extra fourth round pick and their own pick to move up to the 82nd overall pick in a deal with the Miami Dolphins to select defensive tackle John Jenkins out of Georgia.

The Saints and Jets had been discussing an Ivory trade for more than a week.

Shonn Greene signed with the Tennessee Titans in the offseason, leaving a void at running back for the Jets.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com

Tags: New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Packers Trying To Trade Desmond Bishop
The Packers also have Brad Jones, Robert Francois and A.J. Hawk at inside linebacker.

Kareem Copeland/NFL.com

Eagles Move Up To Draft Matt Barkley In 4th Round
Chip Kelly has said that a mobile quarterback is not necessary to run his system, making Matt Barkley an intriguing prospect.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Packers Agree To New Deal With Rodgers
The Packers announced a new deal with QB Aaron Rodgers on Friday that should keep him in Green Bay through the 2019 season.

ESPN.com

Jets Trying To Move Up To Draft Quarterback
The Jets considered drafting Geno Smith at No. 13.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

49ers Trying To Trade Into Top-15
The 49ers are not scheduled to pick until No 31.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Chiefs Make Decision On Pick, Still Interested In Trade
The Chiefs are keeping the decision a secret to give teams an opportunity to acquire the pick.

Ed Werder/ESPN

Raiders Receiving 'Red-Hot' Interset In 3rd Overall Pick
The Raiders presumably would prefer to trade down to acquire additional assets as they do not own a second round pick.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Patriots Talking Ryan Mallett Trade With Multiple Teams
The Patriots would like more than a third round pick for Ryan Mallett as they have invested the past two seasons in developing him.

Greg A Bedard/Boston Globe

Jets Taking Trade Calls On Two First Rounders
The Jets are interested in converting one of their first round picks into additional assets.

Sal Paolantonio/ESPN

Steelers Likely To Use Mid-Round Pick On Running Back
The Steelers have Jonathan Dwyer, Isaac Redman and Baron Batch on their depth chart at running back.

Ed Bouchette/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Raiders To Draft BPA At No. 3, Fill Needs In Later Rounds
The Raiders are seeking difference-makers above all else.

Jerry McDonald/Oakland Tribune

Jarvis Jones Hearing Jets' Buzz
Jarvis Jones is projected as going No. 15 overall and selected by the Saints in RealGM's final mock draft.

Darin Gantt/Pro Football Talk

Dolphins, Chiefs Resume Branden Albert Talks
Branden Albert would likely agree to a long-term deal as a condition of the trade.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Andre Brown Signs $2.02M Tender With Giants
Andre Brown rushed for 385 yards and eight touchdowns in 10 games.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Source: Revis Would Have Accepted Same Deal From Jets
Darrelle Revis would have accepted the same $96 million deal from the Jets.

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Revis Traded To Buccaneers, Signs $96M Deal
The Jets agreed to trade Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers for the 13th overall pick this season and a conditional pick next season.

Adam Schefter, Rich Cimini/ESPN

Andre Johnson Hopes Texans Draft Receiver In First Round
Andre Johnson does realize that it is rare for wide receivers to make an instant impact.

John McClain/Houston Chronicle

Buccaneers Agree To Trade With Jets For Revis
Darrelle Revis will meet with the Buccaneers to take a physical and negotiate a new contract.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Elway Planning To Remain With Broncos In Long-Term
John Elway is entering his third season as the Broncos' top decision-maker.

Bill Williamson/ESPN

Chris Ivory Signs With Saints, May Still End Up With Jets
Chris Ivory has signed his one-year, $2.023 million tender with the Saints.

NFL.com