Former New Orleans Saints free agent running back Mike Bell is to put on the Philadelphia Eagles jersey soon as he has received a one-year deal from the Eagles. According to the latest reports, Saints are likely not to match the offer and thus the Eagles will not have to compensate the Saints for signing away Bell.
Bell is turning 27 years old next month, at the right age to reach career goals as a running back. His main role in the Eagles will be backup to LeSean McCoy, who became the leading role in backfield after former All-Pro Brian Westbrook was released last month.
After being signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2006, Bell ran for 677 yards and eight TDs as a rookie. However, he was switched to fullback the next season and had less playing time. He was released by the Broncos in July 2008 and was soon invited to join the Houston Texans’ training camp but unfortunately suffered a hamstring injury that caused him to be waived a few weeks later. He joined the Saints during the 2008 regular season but could hardly give much impression among other star running backs including Reggie Bush, Pierre Thomas and Deuce McAllister. His best time came in last season’s opener when he ran for a career-high 143 yards as backup to starter Bush while playing against the Detroit Lions. During the remaining games of the season, he ran for 75 or more yards for only three more times.
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
RFA LB Jordan singed one-year tender offer to return to Eagles
Finally, three-year pro Akeem Jordan, a restricted free agent linebacker, decided to wear back his No. 56 Philadelphia Eagles jersey for the 2010 season by signing a one-year tender offer that will at least ensure him a starting job at the defensive line.
Jordan started 10 games for the Eagles last season, recording 82 tackles and two interceptions. He took a role on the starting defense midway through the 2008 season and held it until being sidelined for four weeks with a knee injury last season.
Being drafted by the Eagles as a rookie free agent out of James Madison in 2007, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Jordan has established his reliable role on the defensive line, especially after the release of Will Witherspoon. By deciding to return with the Eagles, Jordan is very likely to resume his starting role as a weakside linebacker.
Jordan started 10 games for the Eagles last season, recording 82 tackles and two interceptions. He took a role on the starting defense midway through the 2008 season and held it until being sidelined for four weeks with a knee injury last season.
Being drafted by the Eagles as a rookie free agent out of James Madison in 2007, the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Jordan has established his reliable role on the defensive line, especially after the release of Will Witherspoon. By deciding to return with the Eagles, Jordan is very likely to resume his starting role as a weakside linebacker.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
LB John joined Lions with one-year contract
Linebacker Landon Johnson ended his free agency with a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions, according to what his agent Andy Simms announced on his Twitter page Friday. Whether he could continue wearing the Lions jersey following the 2010 season will depend on how he performs during the season.
Johnson, an unrestricted free agent, spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers and had 36 tackles in 25 games. Before that, Johnson played for the Cincinnati Bengals -- who drafted him in the third round in 2004 -- and started all 16 games in 2006 and 2007, compiling more than 100 tackles each season.
While starting 53 games in four seasons with the Bengals from 2004 to 2007, Johnson only started three of the 25 games he played with the Panthers during the last two seasons. But he is still expected to help the Lions a lot as the team has lost Larry Foote to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the free agency.
Johnson, an unrestricted free agent, spent the last two seasons with the Carolina Panthers and had 36 tackles in 25 games. Before that, Johnson played for the Cincinnati Bengals -- who drafted him in the third round in 2004 -- and started all 16 games in 2006 and 2007, compiling more than 100 tackles each season.
While starting 53 games in four seasons with the Bengals from 2004 to 2007, Johnson only started three of the 25 games he played with the Panthers during the last two seasons. But he is still expected to help the Lions a lot as the team has lost Larry Foote to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the free agency.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
RB Tomlinson enjoyed his visit to Jets
Free agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson arrived at New York late on Thursday night and stayed there for another whole day on Friday, having not decided when to leave or where to go next. Will he stay there with Jets? Possibly yes, but nothing about a deal has been released yet.
After meeting with team officials at the Jets’ training facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Friday, Tomlinson had dinner with Coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and others in New Jersey. He was scheduled to fly back home to San Diego, but changed his flight after arriving so late Thursday night. Then the Jets extended the visit Friday to include a dinner. And then, no late-night flights to the West Coast were available on Friday night, so Tomlinson had to spend another night in New York. According to Jets spokesman Bruce Speight, the running back has not decided on the next stop of his itinerary.
The Jets could be happy to have more time with Tomlinson as they are trying to persuade him to put on the Jets jersey as an important part of the team’s offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season. Turning 31 in 2010, Tomlinson could be expected to back up Shonn Greene if he decides to stay with the Jets.
After meeting with team officials at the Jets’ training facility in Florham Park, N.J., on Friday, Tomlinson had dinner with Coach Rex Ryan, general manager Mike Tannenbaum and others in New Jersey. He was scheduled to fly back home to San Diego, but changed his flight after arriving so late Thursday night. Then the Jets extended the visit Friday to include a dinner. And then, no late-night flights to the West Coast were available on Friday night, so Tomlinson had to spend another night in New York. According to Jets spokesman Bruce Speight, the running back has not decided on the next stop of his itinerary.
The Jets could be happy to have more time with Tomlinson as they are trying to persuade him to put on the Jets jersey as an important part of the team’s offense that ranked No. 1 in rushing last season. Turning 31 in 2010, Tomlinson could be expected to back up Shonn Greene if he decides to stay with the Jets.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Jaguars signed free agent WR Osgood with a three-year contract
On the second day of his free agency, unrestricted free agent wide receiver Kassim Osgood had a new deal done with the Jacksonville Jaguars, proving that the seven-year veteran is still valuable to some NFL teams although his former team, the San Diego Chargers did not take action to keep him from being a free agent.
The Jaguars offered Osgood a three-year contract worth $6.675 million, with $2.975 million guaranteed. And Osgood could earn at most $11 million if he manages to reach all incentives. By offering such a big deal, the Jaguars hope the proven special-teams players could contribute his help to the team’s wide receiver corps.
Since putting on Chargers jersey in 2003, Osgood has been selected to Pro Bowl as a special-teams gunner for three times and recorded 96 tackles in that capacity during his career, missing only four games in seven years. However, his production was mostly achieved during the first two seasons with the Chargers, with 28 passes for 586 yards and four touchdowns. And during the past five years, he had only five receptions. Besides, he has always expected to play wide receiver, which the Chargers do not lack. Contrarily, the Jaguars have been in need of wide receivers in recent years, especially after they released veteran starter Torry Holt last month. Thus, Osgood made his decision to join the Jaguars after becoming a free agent.
The Jaguars offered Osgood a three-year contract worth $6.675 million, with $2.975 million guaranteed. And Osgood could earn at most $11 million if he manages to reach all incentives. By offering such a big deal, the Jaguars hope the proven special-teams players could contribute his help to the team’s wide receiver corps.
Since putting on Chargers jersey in 2003, Osgood has been selected to Pro Bowl as a special-teams gunner for three times and recorded 96 tackles in that capacity during his career, missing only four games in seven years. However, his production was mostly achieved during the first two seasons with the Chargers, with 28 passes for 586 yards and four touchdowns. And during the past five years, he had only five receptions. Besides, he has always expected to play wide receiver, which the Chargers do not lack. Contrarily, the Jaguars have been in need of wide receivers in recent years, especially after they released veteran starter Torry Holt last month. Thus, Osgood made his decision to join the Jaguars after becoming a free agent.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Lions may not acquire CB Cromartie from Chargers
Although there have been rumors that the Detroit Lions could trade for cornerback Antonio Cromartie from the San Diego Chargers, the reality now turns out to be that the Lions are likely to pick some other free agent from the market instead after talking with the Chargers over the weekend.
The Lions have a deep need at corner and Cromartie, who has fallen out of favor in San Diego and could be a free-agent option if he is released. Now he seems not in Lions’ favor, either. Because the Lions do not believe that Cromartie could play as well as Coach Jim Schwartz wants his corners to play.
There are reports saying that the Lions will have a look at Adam “Pacman” Jones, who recently worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals and is planning to showcase himself for NFL scouts on March 19. Jones was originally a first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans. Lions’ current coach Jim Schwartz was the Titans’ defensive coordinator when Jones was playing in Titans jersey.
The Lions have a deep need at corner and Cromartie, who has fallen out of favor in San Diego and could be a free-agent option if he is released. Now he seems not in Lions’ favor, either. Because the Lions do not believe that Cromartie could play as well as Coach Jim Schwartz wants his corners to play.
There are reports saying that the Lions will have a look at Adam “Pacman” Jones, who recently worked out for the Cincinnati Bengals and is planning to showcase himself for NFL scouts on March 19. Jones was originally a first-round pick of the Tennessee Titans. Lions’ current coach Jim Schwartz was the Titans’ defensive coordinator when Jones was playing in Titans jersey.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Bills have no plan to retain WR Owens
The Buffalo Bills made announcement on Saturday, saying that they had no plan to offer any contract with wide receiver Terrell Owens. That means Owens could begin plan for his free agency now even there are still a few days left before the March 5 deadline for free agency.
“We wanted to inform all three players ahead of the start of the free agency period so they could begin making their plans,” Bills general manager Buddy Nix said. “We just felt that was the right thing to do. All three have represented our organization with class and we thank them for their dedication and hard work.”
Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in the only season he played in Bills jerseys. He made six times to Pro Bowl and caught his 1,000th pass in Week 16 at Atlanta to become the sixth player in league history to reach the milestone. He also has many other records, but there is one problem: he is turning 37 this year. Few teams believe that he can still play for a long term, so it’s hard to say whether he could find a good offer on the free agent market.
“We wanted to inform all three players ahead of the start of the free agency period so they could begin making their plans,” Bills general manager Buddy Nix said. “We just felt that was the right thing to do. All three have represented our organization with class and we thank them for their dedication and hard work.”
Owens caught 55 passes for 829 yards and five touchdowns in the only season he played in Bills jerseys. He made six times to Pro Bowl and caught his 1,000th pass in Week 16 at Atlanta to become the sixth player in league history to reach the milestone. He also has many other records, but there is one problem: he is turning 37 this year. Few teams believe that he can still play for a long term, so it’s hard to say whether he could find a good offer on the free agent market.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
NT Franklin will be 49ers’ tag player before long-term deal is done
As a long-term contract has not been agreed between two sides, the San Francisco 49ers decided to place franchise tag on nose tackle Aubrayo Franklin first to keep him in 49ers jersey. The non-exclusive franchise tag will still allow Franklin to negotiate with other teams after the March 5 deadline of free agency.
“Aubrayo has proven to be a valuable contributor to our defense and we are looking forward to having him on our team going forward,” general manager Scot McCloughan said. “Although a contract extension has not been completed at this time, we will continue to have discussions with Aubrayo and his agent.”
The non-exclusive franchise tag also allows the 49ers to match any offer or receive two first-round picks as compensation for losing Franklin if he was signed away by another team. But it appears unlikely that 49ers will use such a right as the team still wants to retain Franklin with a long-term contract.
As one of the top nose tackles in the league last season with 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception, 29-year-old Franklin has recorded 291 tackles, four sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles in his seven-year career. He could earn just more than $7 million next season with the tag, and the 49ers do have reasons to worry about the process of contract negotiation: Franklin would have been one of the most coveted free agents if without franchise tag and quite a few teams would be willing to offer him good deal.
“Aubrayo has proven to be a valuable contributor to our defense and we are looking forward to having him on our team going forward,” general manager Scot McCloughan said. “Although a contract extension has not been completed at this time, we will continue to have discussions with Aubrayo and his agent.”
The non-exclusive franchise tag also allows the 49ers to match any offer or receive two first-round picks as compensation for losing Franklin if he was signed away by another team. But it appears unlikely that 49ers will use such a right as the team still wants to retain Franklin with a long-term contract.
As one of the top nose tackles in the league last season with 36 tackles, two sacks and an interception, 29-year-old Franklin has recorded 291 tackles, four sacks, one interception and three forced fumbles in his seven-year career. He could earn just more than $7 million next season with the tag, and the 49ers do have reasons to worry about the process of contract negotiation: Franklin would have been one of the most coveted free agents if without franchise tag and quite a few teams would be willing to offer him good deal.
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