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NFL | Multiple clubs interested in Richard Sherman Sun Sep 19, 09:39 AM
Several NFL teams have expressed interest in free-agent CB Richard Sherman (49ers) recently, including the San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to multiple sources. He has been undergoing therapy since being arrested in July and expects to be back on the field at some point this season. Sherman is currently at 195 pounds, which was his playing weight when he was with the Seahawks.
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NFL | Two suspended Thu Sep 16, 09:07 AM
Free-agent OG D.J. Fluker (Dolphins) was suspended the first six weeks of the season. Free-agent TE Kelvin Benjamin (Giants) was suspended the first two weeks.
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NFL | NFLPA wants Josh Gordon back Wed Sep 15, 12:51 PM
Free-agent WR Josh Gordon (Seahawks) has successfully completed his NFL-monitored treatment program, and the NFLPA and has recommended to the league that he be reinstated.
| Footballguys view: Gordon is awaiting final approval from NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, but he is vaccinated against COVID-19 and said to be ready to play. We'll see if some team takes a chance on the talented veteran receiver. |
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NFL | Cam Newton not ready to retire Wed Sep 8, 12:51 PM
Free-agent QB Cam Newton (Patriots) said on Instagram Wednesday, Sept. 8, that he has a lot of football left and isn't ready to retire.
| Footballguys view: Newton doesn't have a new team yet, but it shouldn't be too long before some squad out there picks him up. Most thought the Cowboys would go after Newton when he was released by the Patriots but that hasn't happened. Instead, they picked up Will Grier off waivers and Newton is left to wait. He's not retiring but there's no telling where Newton will land. Stay tuned. |
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NFL | Tae Davis has surgery Sun Sep 5, 04:08 PM
Free-agent LB Tae Davis (foot) recently underwent foot surgery.
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NFL | Jurrell Casey retires Thu Sep 2, 09:29 AM
Former Tennessee Titans DT Jurrell Casey announced his retirement Thursday, Sept. 2.
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NFL | Stefen Wisniewski retires Thu Aug 26, 03:11 PM
Free-agent OG Stefen Wisniewski (Chiefs) announced his retirement from professional football Thursday, Aug. 26.
Link to story NFL | Larry Fitzgerald not rushing back Fri Aug 20, 03:13 PM
Free-agent WR Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals) said he does not have the urge to play football at this point but indicated things could change in the future.
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NFL | Josh Rosen clears waivers Wed Aug 18, 10:02 PM
Free-agent QB Josh Rosen (49ers) cleared waivers Wednesday, Aug. 18, after being released by the San Francisco 49ers.
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NFL | Derrius Guice receives suspension Fri Aug 13, 04:55 PM
Free-agent RB Derrius Guice (Washington) has been suspended for the first six games of the 2021 season.
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NFL | Dion Lewis retires Fri Aug 13, 10:45 AM
Free-agent RB Dion Lewis (Giants) announced his retirement Friday, Aug. 13.
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NFL | Philip Rivers not done yet with football? Tue Aug 3, 10:24 PM
Free-agent QB Philip Rivers told Sam former of the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday, Aug. 3, that he 'isn't closing the door on coming back for a stint late in the season if there is an NFL team that needs him.'
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NFL | Jake Rudock retires Sun Aug 1, 04:27 PM
Free-agent QB Jake Rudock (Dolphins) has decided to retire from professional football, according to sources.
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NFL | David Irving preparing to play Fri Jul 23, 09:34 PM
Free-agent DE David Irving (Raiders) is hoping to sign with a team and play in 2021.
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NFL | Two interested in Dede Westbrook Fri Jul 23, 06:01 PM
Free-agent WR Dede Westbrook (Jaguars) said he is receiving interest from the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals in addition to the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
| Footballguys view: The 49ers are counting on Jalen Hurd to stay healthy and fill their opening in the slot, but if he can't, Westbrook would help replace Kendrick Bourne and give the team some experienced depth. Westbrook wouldn't be higher than the #5 receiver on the Bengals depth chart, but as a team that relies on three-wide sets as their base offense, more depth is never a bad thing. |
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NFL | Mychal Kendricks receives sentence Thu Jul 22, 02:24 PM
Free agent LB Mychal Kendricks (Football Team) on Thursday, July 22, to one day in jail, three years of probation and 300 hours of community service for his guilty plea to insider trading in 2018.
| Footballguys view: Kendricks is versatile and not over the hill yet at age 30. He can sign with any team and wants to play this year. |
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NFL | Three players not claimed Wed Jul 21, 06:27 PM
Former Denver Broncos WR Damion Willis and Pittsburgh Steelers OT Jarron Jones and DE Calvin Bundage were not claimed off waivers and are now free agents.
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NFL | Kawann Short gets clean bill of health Tue Jul 20, 02:32 PM
Free-agent DT Kawann Short (Panthers) was recently cleared for football activity after undergoing shoulder surgery last season and is already in discussions with a handful of teams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
| Footballguys view: Short is a major disruptor from the interior defensive line, a commodity that almost every team needs. He is an under the radar impact player who can make players in key situations. The Saints, Chargers, Cowboys, Rams, and Seahawks are among the teams that could use Short and have incentive to sign him as playoff contenders. |
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NFL | D.J. Foster headed north of the border Mon Jul 19, 09:13 PM
Free-agent RB D.J. Foster (Cardinals) signed an undisclosed contract with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on Monday, July 19.
| Footballguys view: Foster actually played a handful of snaps for the Cardinals last year. 2020 seventh-round pick Eno Benjamin will get a bigger opportunity with Foster gone. |
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NFL | Ted Ginn retires Fri Jul 16, 06:39 PM
Free-agent WR Ted Ginn Jr. (Bears) announced his retirement from professional football Friday, July 16.
| Footballguys view: Ginn was a shocking pick for Miami over Brady Quinn at the #9 pick of the 2007 draft to give you an idea of just how long he has been playing. He'll finish his career with over 15,000 all purpose yards and 42 total touchdowns. Ginn's longevity is a testament to the value of speed and return prowess. |
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NFL | Adrian Peterson wants to play Fri Jul 16, 05:18 PM
Free-agent RB Adrian Peterson (Lions) said he has been working out and is waiting for a team to sign him. He said his body feels good and is ready to play in 2021.
| Footballguys view: Peterson might not be on a roster to start the season, but his tried and true ability to handle a heavy workload and put stress on a defense will likely get him calls during the season when teams are looking at playing inexperienced players in the backfield because of injuries. |
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NFL | Richard Sherman charged with 5 misdemeanors Fri Jul 16, 02:39 PM
Free agent CB Richard Sherman (49ers) on Friday, July 16, was charged with five misdemeanors after his arrest Wednesday in Seattle. The charges are criminal trespass in the second degree with a domestic-violence element, reckless endangerment of roadway crews, driving under the influence, resisting arrest and malicious mischief with a domestic-violence element, according to a report in the Seattle Times. Sherman has a court appearance scheduled Friday afternoon.
| Footballguys view: Sherman's 2021 football prospects seem unimportant right now, as he has acknowledged that he needs help related to mental and emotional health. He is likely to face a league suspension eventually, but also is far away from being ready to contribute to a team right now. |
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NFL | Adrian Peterson feeling fit, ready Fri Jul 16, 01:04 PM
Free agent RB Adrian Peterson says he's fit and is ready to go as he awaits a call from an NFL team. 'The training is going well and I'm going to control the things that I can control right now, and, when that time comes, somebody will give me a call,' Peterson said in an interview Thursday, July 15. 'That's all I'm asking for. My body feels good. I came out healthy from last season. My body feels strong. I still feel young. I still feel good. I'm ready to play ball.'
| Footballguys view: Peterson is just patiently waiting for a team to show interest. The veteran can still play and produce if called upon, and there should be somebody out there who wants to pick him up. Perhaps when injuries hit in training camp and the preseason we'll see a team pick up Peterson. He's looking for a contender to join as a role player. |
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NFL | Jermiah Braswell suspended Wed Jul 14, 07:47 PM
Free-agent WR Jermiah Braswell (Cardinals) has been suspended for the first three games of the 2021 season.
Link to story NFL | Jordan Matthews to work out for teams Wed Jul 14, 06:37 PM
Free-agent TE Jordan Matthews (49ers) is scheduled to work out for NFL scouts this weekend. He has added 15 pounds this offseason to help with his transition to tight end.
| Footballguys view: There was news about Matthews converting to tight end about a month ago. We've seen a similar transition with WR/TE Kelvin Benjamin (Giants) and now Matthews is working diligently to take that step. He appeared in two games last year for the 49ers but did not get any targets. Some have speculated the Eagles could be interested but nothing has yet developed. Matthews will have a chance to impress teams this weekend. |
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NFL | Michael Thomas receiving some interest Wed Jul 14, 06:33 PM
Free-agent S Michael X. Thomas (Texans) said he has received interest from a few teams this offseason. He indicated that he would be open to re-signing with Houston Texans.
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NFL | Tre Boston receiving interest Wed Jul 14, 05:25 PM
Free-agent S Tre Boston (Panthers) is receiving interest from multiple teams but is in no rush to sign at this point.
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NFL | Mitchell Schwartz to meet with doctors Wed Jul 14, 05:21 PM
Free-agent OT Mitchell Schwartz (back) is scheduled to meet with doctors in a few days to have his surgically repaired back examined. It is not known when he will be ready to play again.
Link to story NFL | Russell Okung staying patient Wed Jul 14, 05:20 PM
Free-agent OT Russell Okung (Panthers) is waiting for the right situation before signing with a team and is looking for a satisfactory contract offer.
Link to story NFL | LeSean McCoy waiting for right situation Wed Jul 14, 05:14 PM
Free-agent RB LeSean McCoy (Buccaneers) has received interest from a few teams this offseason but is waiting for the right opportunity.
| Footballguys view: McCoy is not the same player he used to be but some team out there might show interest. He said he wants to be a contributor on offense and hopes to join a playoff contender. |
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NFL | Richard Sherman pops up in police blotter Wed Jul 14, 12:04 PM
Free-agent CB Richard Sherman (49ers) was booked in King County Correctional Facility in Seattle Wednesday, July 14, and charged with burglary domestic violence. The matter is being investigated as a felony.
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NFL | Jurrell Casey mulling offers Wed Jul 14, 10:14 AM
Free-agent DT Jurrell Casey (Broncos) is mulling multiple offers from teams, but he's not close to signing.
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NFL | Roosevelt Nix calls it a career Wed Jul 14, 12:09 AM
Free-agent FB Roosevelt Nix (Colts) announced his retirement via social media Tuesday, July 13.
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NFL | Delanie Walker looking for contender Mon Jul 12, 04:57 PM
Free-agent TE Delanie Walker (Titans) said he would like to sign with a contending team and wants to be a complementary piece in an offense.
| Footballguys view: Walker opted out last year due to COVID concerns but he's ready to play this season. The 49ers are a team he could land with, and there's a chance Walker is signed before the start of training camp. |
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NFL | Anthony Chickillo retires Sun Jul 11, 12:54 PM
Free-agent LB Anthony Chickillo (Broncos) announced his retirement from professional football Sunday, July 11.
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NFL | Larry Fitzgerald still undecided Fri Jul 9, 06:14 PM
Free-agent WR Larry Fitzgerald (Cardinals) said he still has not decided if he wants to play this season.
| Footballguys view: Fitzgerald is open to returning and would have interest if he decides to play in 2021. The Cardinals acquired A.J. Green this offseason, but that doesn't shut the door on keeping Fitzgerald. He's never won a Super Bowl and would be looking to join a contender (most likely) if he keeps playing. |
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NFL | Delanie Walker wants to play Fri Jul 2, 07:28 PM
Free-agent TE Delanie Walker (Titans) said he wants to play this season but is not sure which teams are interested in him.
| Footballguys view: Walker opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID concerns but he wants to get back to playing football this year. He has had some interest earlier this offseason and could end up back with the 49ers. Walker is no longer the player he used to be but some team should want him as a veteran depth player. We'll see if he can find a new home before the start of training camp. |
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NFL | Josh Gordon looking to play again Fri Jul 2, 04:39 PM
Free-agent WR Josh Gordon (Seahawks) has applied for reinstatement from his indefinite suspension and hopes to sign with a team for training camp, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Here we go again. We'll see if some team takes a chance on the supremely talented wide receiver...although it's been years since he's done much of anything on the football field. Gordon has been randomly drug tested over the last three months and has passed the tests. |
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NFL | Paxton Lynch headed to Canada Mon Jun 28, 08:23 PM
Free-agent QB Paxton Lynch (Steelers) signed an undisclosed contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on Monday, June 28.
| Footballguys view: Lynch, a first-round pick of the Broncos in the 2016 NFL draft, has bounced around the league as a bust. His work ethic was questioned but his arm strength and athleticism was not. He gets a fresh start in Canada but is unlikely to play in the NFL again. |
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NFL | Demaryius Thomas retires Mon Jun 28, 12:15 PM
Former Denver Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement Monday, June 28.
| Footballguys view: Thomas, a first-round pick of the Broncos in 2010, was one of the best receivers in the league when he was at the top of his game. The second-leading receiver in franchise history, Thomas was selected to five Pro Bowls during his nine seasons with the Broncos. He was part of the winningest four-year period in team history from 2012-15 (55-17), winning two AFC Championships and Super Bowl 50. Thomas should be inducted into the Broncos Ring of Fame in the near future. |
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NFL | David DeCastro needs surgery Fri Jun 25, 11:26 AM
Free-agent OG David DeCastro (ankle) said he needs another surgery on his ankle, and he'll decide about retirement after getting it fixed. 'I have to get surgery on my ankle a third time,' DeCastro said in a text. 'I tried to fix it last year but the bone spurs kept coming back. It nagged me pretty bad all last year.'
| Footballguys view: DeCastro is one of the best guards of this era and it will be sad if he can't go out on his own terms. This should quiet any remaining clamor from fans for their team to sign DeCastro in the wake of his release. |
NFL | Golden Tate interested in three teams Thu Jun 24, 05:44 PM
Free-agent WR Golden Tate (Giants) said he would be interested in signing with the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams.
| Footballguys view: Tate would be an excellent fit with the Titans, filling a need and having a chance for significant playing time and production. The Rams and Colts already have deep wide receiver groups and might not see the need to add Tate despite his long track record of quality contributions. |
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NFL | David DeCastro unsure about future Thu Jun 24, 04:39 PM
Free-agent OG David DeCastro (ankle) has been having his ankle evaluated recently and is uncertain about his playing future, according to sources.
Link to story NFL | Derrius Guice's legal situation clearing up Wed Jun 23, 03:07 PM
Free-agent RB Derrius Guice (Washington) had four misdemeanor charges against him dropped after a settlement was reached with his ex-girlfriend in court Wednesday, June 23.
| Footballguys view: Guice, a second-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft, has talent as a runner but will find it difficult to latch on with a new team this summer. If some team picks him up, Fantasy GMs in super deep dynasty formats should take note. |
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NFL | Trai Turner healthy Mon Jun 21, 02:03 PM
Free-agent OG Trai Turner (Chargers) said he is fully healthy after dealing with some injuries during the 2020 season.
Link to story NFL | Stephen Gostkowski may continue career Sun Jun 20, 01:14 PM
Free-agent PK Stephen Gostkowski (Titans) is interested in continuing his career.
| Footballguys view: Look for him to get calls during or at the end of the camp, when teams get a closer look at what exactly they have at kicker. Gostkowski had some rough stretches last year, but some coaches will value his experience if they are playoff contenders. |
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NFL | Jordan Matthews switching to TE Thu Jun 17, 10:28 PM
Free-agent WR Jordan Matthews (49ers) has added 30 pounds and is hoping to return to the NFL as a tight end.
| Footballguys view: It worked for Darren Waller and Robert Tonyan, now Kelvin Benjamin is trying it, so why not Matthews? We'll see if a team gives him a tryout soon. |
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NFL | Chase Harrell to miss 2021 season Wed Jun 16, 05:14 PM
Free-agent TE Chase Harrell (49ers) has been suspended by the NFL for the entire 2021 regular season.
Link to story NFL | Shea Patterson headed to Canada Wed Jun 16, 04:41 PM
Free-agent QB Shea Patterson (Chiefs) signed an undisclosed contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on Wednesday, June 16.
Link to story NFL | Malik Hooker may wait longer for deal Mon Jun 14, 03:06 PM
Free-agent S Malik Hooker (Colts) may need to wait until closer to training camp before signing with a team. He said he may only receive a one-year contract because of an Achilles' tendon injury he suffered last season.
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