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Dolphins Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Mike Pouncey

Sep 25, 2014 7:14 AM

The Miami Dolphins have exercised the fifth-year option on the contract of Mike Pouncey.

Pouncey was a Pro Bowl center during the 2013 NFL season.

RealGM Staff Report

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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

Tags: Seattle Seahawks, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Lurie: Eagles Released DeSeason Jackson As 'Football Decision'

Sep 25, 2014 7:15 AM

Chip Kelly has received the support of Philadelphia Eagles' owner Jeffrey Lurie in the decision to release DeSean Jackson.

The Eagles have denied the decision as being anything more than a "football decision."

"It was really a football decision," Lurie told the Philadelphia Inquirer. "Chip and his people were incredibly clear that for us to get better we need to take a step back and reconfigure the wide receiver position. I think common to a lot of really smart coaches, he knows exactly what he wants at every position. And for Chip on offense, it just wasn't a good fit. It just was not a good fit with what he asks wide receivers to do."

Andy Jasner/ESPN

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Earl Thomas Becomes NFL's Highest Paid Safety With New Seahawks' Deal

Sep 25, 2014 3:14 AM

Earl Thomas has agreed to a four-year, $40 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks.

Thomas' deal makes him the highest paid defensive back on a true multi-year deal.

Thomas will become a free agent when he's 29 if this deal is played out until the end.

Thomas was due $4.725 million in the final year of his old deal.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

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Marqise Lee Meets With Lions

Oct 31, 2014 1:28 PM

The Detroit Lions are meeting with Marqise Lee, the seventh team to meet with the USC receiver.

The Lions own the highest pick at No. 10 that Lee has met with.

Lee also has visited with the Baltimore Ravens (17th pick), New York Jets (18th pick), Miami Dolphins (19th pick), New Orleans Saints (27th pick), Carolina Panthers (28th pick) and New England Patriots (29th pick).

Mike Huguenin/NFL.com

Tags: Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor

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Falcons Unlikely To Remain At No. 6

Oct 6, 2014 8:02 PM

The Atlanta Falcons appear increasingly less likely to remain at No. 6 in the 2014 NFL Draft.

The Falcons are considering the possibility of moving all the way up to No. 1 to draft Jadeveon Clowney.

Talks between the Falcons and Houston Texans have not begun, however.

The Falcons could also consider moving down since the top-10 is considered strong.

Ian Rapoport/NFL.com

Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Draft, Draft Misc, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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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

Tags: New York Giants, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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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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Seahawks Hire Jeff Ireland As Draft Consultant

May 18, 2014 6:00 AM

The Seattle Seahawks have hired Jeff Ireland to serve as a consultant ahead of next month's draft.

Ireland had been general manager of the Miami Dolphins from 2008 until January.

Ireland and the Seahawks will discuss a full-time position when the draft is over.

Alex Marvez/Fox Sports

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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

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Lions Gauging Trade Value Of Ndamukong Suh
Teams believe the Lions are simply exploring their options if their contract talks with Ndamukong Suh fall apart completely.

Mike Freeman/Bleacher Report

Jones-Drew Disputes Notion NFL Now Devaluing Running Backs
Maurice Jones-Drew described his own free agent experience as "frustrating", but he doesn't believe that running backs have been devalued by the NFL in general.

Vic Tafur/San Francisco Chronicle

Harbaugh, Baalke Deny Being In Power Struggle
Jim Harbaugh and Trent Baalke talked about their relationship as head coach and general manager of the 49ers, which has been portrayed as strained.

Greg A. Bedard/Sports Illustrated

Bills Exercise Fifth-Year Option On Marcell Dareus
Marcell Dareus will receive a salary of $8.06 million in 2015 (fully guaranteed for injury) as a result of the Bills decision.

Will Brinson/CBS Sports

Scot McCloughan Leaves Position As Seahawks' Senior Personnel Exec
Scot McCloughan was general manager John Schneider's right-hand man.

Terry Blount/ESPN

Panthers Pick Up Fifth-Year Option On Cam Newton
The Panthers likely won't get to the fifth year of Cam Newton's contract as they remain set on signing him to a long-term deal.

David Newton/ESPN

Sherman Will Take New Seahawks' Deal As 'Respect'
Richard Sherman is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is scheduled to make $1.4 million this season.

ESPN

Roethlisberger, Steelers Continue Extension Talks
Ben Roethlisberger has two seasons remaining on the $102 million contract he signed in 2008.

Scott Brown/ESPN

Cowboys Could Draft Johnny Manziel At No. 16
The Cowboys will consider taking Johnny Manziel with the 16th overall pick

Ed Werder/ESPN

Alex Smith In Extension Talks With Chiefs
Alex Smith has a single year left on his contract that will pay him $7.5 million in 2014.

Will Brinson/CBS Sports

Mike Holmgren Regrets Not Becoming Browns' Head Coach
Mike Holmgren regrets not becoming head coach of the Browns during his tenure with the organization.

TheMMQB.com

Richard Sherman, Seahawks Progress On Extension
Richard Sherman's new deal with the Seahawks is expected to ultimately be worth more than $13 million per season.

Jason La Canfora/CBS Sports

Seahawks Acquire Terrelle Pryor For 7th Round Pick
The Seahawks and 49ers were both interested in Terrelle Pryor.

ESPN

Dorsey Values Scouting Beyond Normal Channels
The Chiefs have two former Ivy Leaguers, a player who never played beyond junior college before joining the club and one who was strictly a basketball player in college.

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Vikings Would Redshirt Quarterback If Selected In Draft
The Vikings are interested in taking a quarterback in the draft, but won't plan on starting him in 2014.

Will Brinson/CBS Sports

Ronaldo McClain Retires Again
Ronaldo McClain is retiring from the NFL again and this time he expects it to be for good.

Seth Wickersham/ESPN

Dalton 'Face' Of Bengals, Expects Big Extension
Some believe Andy Dalton could command $15 million per season on his next deal.

Coley Harvey/ESPN

Johnny Manziel Works Out For Browns
The Browns have the fourth overall pick and don't have a definitive answer at quarterback.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Raiders To Cut Terrelle Pryor If No Trade Done By Monday
Terrelle Pryor is hoping to start in 2014.

Kevin Patra/NFL.com

Kaepernick, 49ers Put Contract Talks On Hold
The goal for the Niners and Colin Kaepernick remains getting a new deal done before the start of the 2014 season.

Dan Hanzus/NFL.com