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Vince Young Has Job Waiting For Him In Texas Athletic Department

Sep 21, 2014 10:37 PM

Vince Young was cut by the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, but he hopes to continue his career as an NFL quarterback.

Young, however, has a job waiting for him with the University of Texas athletic department.

Young led Texas to a national championship.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor, NCAA

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Steelers Cut Jonathan Dwyer

Oct 16, 2014 11:46 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have cut Jonathan Dwyer in a somewhat surprising move.

Dwyer was the Steelers' leading rusher in 2012, but a late trade for Felix Jones made him expendable.

The Steelers also drafted Le'Veon Bell in the offseason.

Scott Brown/ESPN

Tags: Pittsburgh Steelers, Fantasy, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Seahawks Won't Keep Antoine Winfield

Oct 31, 2014 4:44 AM

The Seattle Seahawks won't keep Antoine Winfield on their 53-man roster.

Winfield is 36 and entering his 15th season.

The Seahawks will look to trade Winfield and will cut him if a deal cannot be reached.

Ryan Wilson/CBS Sports

Tags: Seattle Seahawks, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor, Waiver

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Jimmy Clausen Cut By Panthers

Oct 31, 2014 8:34 AM

Jimmy Clausen has been cut by the Carolina Panthers.

Clausen was a second round pick out of Notre Dame in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Clausen struggled as a rookie before the Panthers moved in a different direction with Cam Newton the following season.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Tags: Carolina Panthers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Packers Release Vince Young

Sep 25, 2014 12:06 AM

Vince Young has been released by the Green Bay Packers.

Young didn't play in the NFL last season and was attempting to make a comeback with the Packers.

Young was the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2006.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Tim Tebow Cut By Patriots

Sep 21, 2014 8:02 PM

The New England Patriots have cut Tim Tebow.

Tebow was signed by the Patriots in June more than a month after being released by the New York Jets.

Tebow finished the preseason with a 47.2 passer rating while completing 36.7 percent of his passes.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Matt Leinart Released By Bills

Aug 9, 2014 11:02 PM

Matt Leinart has been released by the Buffalo Bills five days after being signed by the club.

Leinart went just 3-for-10 for 11 yards and a pair of interceptions in Thursday's preseason game.

The Bills needed a quarterback with EJ Manuel sidelined due to a knee injury and Kevin Kolb's career in jeopardy due to another concussion.

"Tough game. Tough situation. No excuses. (Thank) you to the Bills organization!" Leinart wrote Friday, before deleting the tweet.

Marc Sessler/NFL.com

Tags: Buffalo Bills, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Bears Cut J'Marcus Webb

May 18, 2014 8:25 AM

The Chicago Bears have cut J'Marcus Webb.

Webb took a pay cut earlier in August.

Jordan Mills will start for the Bears at right tackle.

Webb started 44 of the 46 games he played for the Bears over the past three years.

Jay Cutler demonstratively yelled at Webb during a nationally televised loss to the Green Bay Packers last season.

Josh Alper/Pro Football Talk

Tags: Chicago Bears, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Seneca Wallace Leaves 49ers

Jun 1, 2014 10:37 AM

Seneca Wallace informed the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday morning that he would leave the franchise.

The 49ers were presumably sticking with Colt McCoy as their backup quarterback.

Wallace didn't play in the NFL last season.

Cam Inman/San Jose Mercury News

Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Mason Crosby Agrees To Take Pay Cut From Packers

Dec 17, 2014 1:31 PM

Mason Crosby has agreed to take a reduction in pay on his 2013 contract with the Green Bay Packers.

Crosby was scheduled to earn $2.4 million, but he will now earn $800,000 in base salary, which becomes fully guaranteed if he remains on the roster for Week 1.

Crosby can make up the $1.6 million difference via roster bonuses and performance incentives.

Brian McInyre/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Green Bay Packers, Misc Rumor

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Aaron Curry Retires From NFL After Four Seasons
Aaron Curry was selected No. 4 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Seahawks.

Gregg Rosenthal/NFL.com

Patriots Cut Ras-I Dowling
Ras-I Dowling was the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft at cornerback out of Virginia.

RealGM Staff Report

McFadden Wants To Remain With Raiders Long-Term
The Raiders have yet to reach out to Darren McFadden about an extension.

Scott Bair/Comcast

49ers Restructure Colt McCoy's Contract
Colt McCoy can make up the additional $870,000 in roster bonuses.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Chip Kelly Has Final Say On Eagles' Personnel Moves
Chip Kelly confirmed that he has final say on the roster moves of the Eagles.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Jets Sign Dan Carpenter, Cut Billy Cundiff
Dan Carpenter was released this month by the Dolphins.

RealGM Staff Report

49ers Trade Parys Haralson To Saints
The 49ers believe they have good depth at outside linebacker behind Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast

Braylon Edwards Released By Jets
Braylon Edwards was an All-Pro in 2007, but has struggled to remain relevant in recent seasons.

RealGM Staff Report

Bills Acquire QB Thaddeus Lewis From Lions
The Bills have acquired Thaddeus Lewis from the Lions.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

49ers Searching For Trade Of Colt McCoy
The 49ers have been disappointed with the preseason performance of Colt McCoy and have signed Seneca Wallace.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Ravens Release Visanthe Shiancoe
Visanthe Shiancoe hasn't caught a pass since the end of the 2011 season.

Jamison Hensley/ESPN

49ers Sign Seneca Wallace
Seneca Wallace did not play in the NFL last season, but the 49ers are looking for a reliable backup quarterback to Colin Kaepernick.

Cam Inman/San Jose Mercury News

Steelers Acquire Felix Jones From Eagles For Adrian Robinson
Felix Jones was a first round pick by the Cowboys in 2008.

Phil Sheridan/ESPN

Mohamed Massaquoi Agrees To Sign With Jets
Mohamed Massaquoi was previously released this week by the Jaguars.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Sean Lee Signs $51M Extension With Cowboys
Sean Lee will receive a $10 million signing bonus.

Todd Archer/ESPN

Eagles Don't Intend To Trade Nick Foles
Nick Foles started six games last season while Vick was injured, compiling a 1-5 record.

Jeff McLane/Philadelphia Inquirer

Lions Tried To Trade Mike Thomas Before Release
Mike Thomas was never a good fit for the Lions' offense.

MLive

Jairus Byrd Signs $6.9M Franchise Tender
Jairus Byrd, a two-time Pro Bowl selection at safety, missed all of the Bills' offseason workouts and nearly all of training camp.

AP

Jaguars To Release Mohamed Massaquoi
Mohamed Massaquoi was expected to give the Jaguars depth at receiver.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

49ers Trade A.J. Jenkins To Chiefs For Jonathan Baldwin
A.J. Jenkins was the 30th overall pick by the 49ers in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Illinois.

Matt Maiocco/Comcast