Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora · 26s26 seconds agoChip Kelly not a fan of McCoy's contract - one of highest in NFL for a RB - and Eagles part w/huge offensive cog for 2nd straight offseason
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Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora · 26s26 seconds agoChip Kelly not a fan of McCoy's contract - one of highest in NFL for a RB - and Eagles part w/huge offensive cog for 2nd straight offseason
Drew Rosenhaus @RosenhausSports · 5m5 minutes agoI just spoke with the Eagles organization and there is no trade for LeSean at this time. There have been discussions but nothing finalized
Mike Rodak @mikerodak · 7m7 minutes agoBills are taking on $10.25M this season for McCoy. They save <$1M by moving Alonso. That cuts into their ’15 cap space considerably.
Mike Rodak @mikerodak · 20m20 minutes agoAnd I think this pretty much closes the book on C.J. Spiller. And perhaps opens the door for David Harris to Buffalo.
Joe Caporoso @TurnOnTheJets · 10m10 minutes agoDavid Lee going to go crazy RT @Cianaf: Those Watkins and McCoy wildcat snaps are going to be fire though.:emoticon-cartoon-02
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills agreed to pull off a rare blockbuster trade on Tuesday.
The Eagles have agreed to send two-time All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso, NFL Media columnist Michael Silver reported. The trade will not become official until March 10.
ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the trade.
The Eagles' willingness to part with McCoy is a stunner on the surface, but this is essentially a salary dump in which the return value is a young linebacker with Pro Bowl potential.
Chip Kelly was reluctant to devote $11.95 million in cap space to McCoy after watching the 26-year-old's production drop from 5.1 yards per carry and 10.4 yards per reception to 4.2 and 5.5, respectively.
The Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills agreed to pull off a rare blockbuster trade on Tuesday.
The Eagles have agreed to send two-time All-Pro running back LeSean McCoy to Buffalo in exchange for linebacker Kiko Alonso, NFL Media columnist Michael Silver reported. The trade will not become official until March 10.
ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported the trade.
The Eagles' willingness to part with McCoy is a stunner on the surface, but this is essentially a salary dump in which the return value is a young linebacker with Pro Bowl potential.
Chip Kelly was reluctant to devote $11.95 million in cap space to McCoy after watching the 26-year-old's production drop from 5.1 yards per carry and 10.4 yards per reception to 4.2 and 5.5, respectively.
Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI · 5m5 minutes ago.@CJSPILLER, on NFLN, said #Bills management called him a lil while ago to say they were going in a different direction
Manish Mehta @MMehtaNYDN · 2m2 minutes agoBills were planning on moving Kiko Alonso to weak-side OLB & pursuing David Harris for inside linebacker spot before today's trade
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 24m24 minutes agoInteresting… LaDainian Tomlinson said on @nflnetwork that LeSean McCoy told him a few weeks ago he didn’t think he’d be back in Philly.
Ian Rapoport @RapSheet · 2m2 minutes agoOne reason the #Bills pulled the trigger on the LeSean McCoy deal? They knew CJ Spiller wasn’t coming back to them.
Interesting… LaDainian Tomlinson said on @nflnetwork that LeSean McCoy told him a few weeks ago he didn’t think he’d be back in Philly.
One reason the #Bills pulled the trigger on the LeSean McCoy deal? They knew CJ Spiller wasn’t coming back to them.
I'm starting to think a lot of people are going to be in on Spiller and that's why the Jets are heating up on resigning Powell. I dont think the Jets want to get in a bidding war for Spiller. I dont think its a lock we get him.
I was thinking the same thing
Reports this morning are the Eagles will be all in on Spiller to replace McCoy.
Miami may emerge as the major player for Suh
Posted by Mike Florio on March 4, 2015, 7:53 AM EST
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On Saturday, the three-day period opens for agent Jimmy Sexton to negotiate with teams other than the Lions on behalf of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. It would be naive to assume negotiations haven’t already happened.
Some have linked teams like the Giants and Washington to Suh. Many believe a team that currently has no national relevance will pursue Suh in an effort to transform the franchise, generate excitement, sell tickets, and ultimately hope that more games will be won.
There’s one team that remains somewhat nationally relevant thanks to a pair of Super Bowl trophies from the ’70s and the exploits of players like Dan Marino. But with one playoff appearance since 2002, an annual sense of 8-8-at-best malaise, an owner who has wanted to recharge the franchise since getting the keys to it, and a new executive V.P. of football operations who may be looking to make a splash, keep a close eye on the Miami Dolphins as a potential destination for Suh.
There’s talk that the Dolphins will emerge as the leaders for Suh, and that teams like the Raiders, Jaguars, and Buccaneers are being floated not as serious candidates but as leverage. Ultimately, it may come down to the Dolphins bidding against themselves as Suh and Sexton try to set the bar for defensive players as high as they can.
Owner Stephen Ross has tried unsuccessfully to land a big name over the last four years. From Jim Harbaugh to Peyton Manning to Jeff Fisher, the Dolphins have yet to make anything happen. With Suh quite possibly chasing the best offer he gets and getting a chance to head to a city with South Beach and a state with no income taxes, it’s not a stretch to see Suh wearing on his helmet a logo featuring a mammal that has no arms or legs on which to stomp.
If Suh ends up in South Florida, the AFC East would get only more interesting. The Patriots continue to be the Patriots. The Bills are poised to add running back LeSean McCoy, a move that suggests Rex Ryan and company have plenty more up their sleeves. And the Jets seem to be serious about trying to upgrade through the kind of serious spending they haven’t done in recent years, with no secret being made of their desire to bring Darrelle Revis home.
Yes, the AFC East may not be the best division in the NFL. But it’s the most interesting. It got a lot more interesting with this Tuesday’s news of the LeSean McCoy trade. It could get a whole lot more interesting if next Tuesday’s news includes Suh going to Miami.
Posted by Mike Florio on March 4, 2015, 7:53 AM EST
Wild Card Playoffs - Detroit Lions v Dallas Cowboys
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On Saturday, the three-day period opens for agent Jimmy Sexton to negotiate with teams other than the Lions on behalf of defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. It would be naive to assume negotiations haven’t already happened.
Some have linked teams like the Giants and Washington to Suh. Many believe a team that currently has no national relevance will pursue Suh in an effort to transform the franchise, generate excitement, sell tickets, and ultimately hope that more games will be won.
There’s one team that remains somewhat nationally relevant thanks to a pair of Super Bowl trophies from the ’70s and the exploits of players like Dan Marino. But with one playoff appearance since 2002, an annual sense of 8-8-at-best malaise, an owner who has wanted to recharge the franchise since getting the keys to it, and a new executive V.P. of football operations who may be looking to make a splash, keep a close eye on the Miami Dolphins as a potential destination for Suh.
There’s talk that the Dolphins will emerge as the leaders for Suh, and that teams like the Raiders, Jaguars, and Buccaneers are being floated not as serious candidates but as leverage. Ultimately, it may come down to the Dolphins bidding against themselves as Suh and Sexton try to set the bar for defensive players as high as they can.
Owner Stephen Ross has tried unsuccessfully to land a big name over the last four years. From Jim Harbaugh to Peyton Manning to Jeff Fisher, the Dolphins have yet to make anything happen. With Suh quite possibly chasing the best offer he gets and getting a chance to head to a city with South Beach and a state with no income taxes, it’s not a stretch to see Suh wearing on his helmet a logo featuring a mammal that has no arms or legs on which to stomp.
If Suh ends up in South Florida, the AFC East would get only more interesting. The Patriots continue to be the Patriots. The Bills are poised to add running back LeSean McCoy, a move that suggests Rex Ryan and company have plenty more up their sleeves. And the Jets seem to be serious about trying to upgrade through the kind of serious spending they haven’t done in recent years, with no secret being made of their desire to bring Darrelle Revis home.
Yes, the AFC East may not be the best division in the NFL. But it’s the most interesting. It got a lot more interesting with this Tuesday’s news of the LeSean McCoy trade. It could get a whole lot more interesting if next Tuesday’s news includes Suh going to Miami.
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First of all, it's Florio, whose last clue on things was to get out of being a complete failure as an ambulance chaser
Seriously though, unless they offer him boodles more than anyone else, I don't see Suh (sifting seashells by the seashore) rushing headlong to a franchise with a HC 90% a lame duck already, a meddling owner with even less of a clue than Woody and a fan base which more or less disappeared when Marino hung them uo
Chargers visit next up for Jacoby Jones
Posted by Josh Alper on March 4, 2015, 8:14 AM EST
Divisional Playoffs - Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots
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Former Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones started his search for a new job with visits to the Bengals and Titans and he’ll continue the hunt with a trip to California.
Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that Jones will head to San Diego on Wednesday for a visit with the Chargers.
San Diego brings back Malcom Floyd and Keenan Allen from last year’s receiving corps, but Eddie Royal is set to be a free agent and there’s not much experienced depth under contract. Asking Jones to be much more than that on offense is probably a stretch, but he could help in the return game.
Allen and Royal split punt return duties in 2014 and a Jones signing would likely allow Allen to focus on his offensive duties. Jones could also take over kickoff return duties from Chris Davis, who averaged 25.1 yards on 19 returns during his rookie season.
Hartline visits the Bears on Wednesday
Posted by Mike Florio on March 4, 2015, 8:38 AM EST
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On Tuesday, free-agent receiver Brian Hartline visited the Browns. On Wednesday, the Hartline heartland tour takes him to Chicago, for a visit with the Bears.
Per a league source, Hartline will visit Halas Hall later today. His visit to the Browns went well, and other teams remain interested. Hartline hopes to decide on his next team within the next 24 hours.
Interested teams include the Dolphins, who cut Hartline last week in lieu of paying him $5.9 million in 2015.
Hartline had the lowest yardage output of his career with 474 in 2014, despite starting all 16 regular-season games. He generated more than 1,000 yards in 2013 and 2012.
Chicago’s interest in Hartline is intriguing. Given the rumors and speculation that receiver Brandon Marshall could be gone, Hartline could step in and start across from Alshon Jeffery.
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Entire NFC West in on Darnell Dockett, who will decide today
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 4, 2015, 8:39 AM EST
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The whole NFC West seems interested in Darnell Dockett, but we won’t have to wait long to see where his head is.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Dockett is expected to decide today where he’s going to play next year.
He visited the 49ers this week, and there’s reportedly some interest from the Rams and Seahawks as well.
The Cardinals have offered him a one-year deal worth up to $4 million if he hit all the incentives, so it will be curious to see if the 49ers are willing to match that.
While Dockett himself is a big story, any move he makes or doesn’t make could also be viewed as a sign about the future of 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith, whose own future is cloudy.
If the 49ers know they’re looking for a replacement for Smith, they might be inclined to top the Cards’ offer for a guy who’ll turn 34 in May and is coming off a torn ACL.
Posted by Josh Alper on March 4, 2015, 8:14 AM EST
Divisional Playoffs - Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots
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Former Ravens wide receiver and kick returner Jacoby Jones started his search for a new job with visits to the Bengals and Titans and he’ll continue the hunt with a trip to California.
Josina Anderson of ESPN reports that Jones will head to San Diego on Wednesday for a visit with the Chargers.
San Diego brings back Malcom Floyd and Keenan Allen from last year’s receiving corps, but Eddie Royal is set to be a free agent and there’s not much experienced depth under contract. Asking Jones to be much more than that on offense is probably a stretch, but he could help in the return game.
Allen and Royal split punt return duties in 2014 and a Jones signing would likely allow Allen to focus on his offensive duties. Jones could also take over kickoff return duties from Chris Davis, who averaged 25.1 yards on 19 returns during his rookie season.
Hartline visits the Bears on Wednesday
Posted by Mike Florio on March 4, 2015, 8:38 AM EST
Hartline
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On Tuesday, free-agent receiver Brian Hartline visited the Browns. On Wednesday, the Hartline heartland tour takes him to Chicago, for a visit with the Bears.
Per a league source, Hartline will visit Halas Hall later today. His visit to the Browns went well, and other teams remain interested. Hartline hopes to decide on his next team within the next 24 hours.
Interested teams include the Dolphins, who cut Hartline last week in lieu of paying him $5.9 million in 2015.
Hartline had the lowest yardage output of his career with 474 in 2014, despite starting all 16 regular-season games. He generated more than 1,000 yards in 2013 and 2012.
Chicago’s interest in Hartline is intriguing. Given the rumors and speculation that receiver Brandon Marshall could be gone, Hartline could step in and start across from Alshon Jeffery.
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Entire NFC West in on Darnell Dockett, who will decide today
Posted by Darin Gantt on March 4, 2015, 8:39 AM EST
Dockett
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The whole NFC West seems interested in Darnell Dockett, but we won’t have to wait long to see where his head is.
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Dockett is expected to decide today where he’s going to play next year.
He visited the 49ers this week, and there’s reportedly some interest from the Rams and Seahawks as well.
The Cardinals have offered him a one-year deal worth up to $4 million if he hit all the incentives, so it will be curious to see if the 49ers are willing to match that.
While Dockett himself is a big story, any move he makes or doesn’t make could also be viewed as a sign about the future of 49ers defensive lineman Justin Smith, whose own future is cloudy.
If the 49ers know they’re looking for a replacement for Smith, they might be inclined to top the Cards’ offer for a guy who’ll turn 34 in May and is coming off a torn ACL.
Jeremy Maclin - WR - Eagles
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Eagles and free agent Jeremy Maclin have been "not as close recently" in contract talks.
Per beat writer Jeff McLane, a deal "was close for some time," but the sides aren't as near to compromising now and Maclin is "getting nibbles." McLane says the Eagles must "up the ante" with Maclin after clearing a ton of cap room via the LeSean McCoy trade. If the Eagles lose Maclin, Jordan Matthews, Riley Cooper, and Josh Huff would be left as their top three receivers.
Randall Cobb - WR - Packers
The Florida Times Union believes free agent Randall Cobb "should" be on the Jaguars' wish list.
Beat writer Ryan O'Halloran has been beating the drum for the Jags to add a premier playmaker, and is calling for Julius Thomas, Cobb, or even both. Jacksonville has a ton of cap room and seems prepared to blow some of its wad early in free agency. It's going to do everything it can to surround Blake Bortles with talent. O'Halloran suggests ponying up a five-year, $56 million deal for Cobb. He's reportedly seeking $9-12 million per year.
Related: Jaguars
^^^But he isn't. Jags are stacked at WR w/o him.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the Eagles and free agent Jeremy Maclin have been "not as close recently" in contract talks.
Per beat writer Jeff McLane, a deal "was close for some time," but the sides aren't as near to compromising now and Maclin is "getting nibbles." McLane says the Eagles must "up the ante" with Maclin after clearing a ton of cap room via the LeSean McCoy trade. If the Eagles lose Maclin, Jordan Matthews, Riley Cooper, and Josh Huff would be left as their top three receivers.
Randall Cobb - WR - Packers
The Florida Times Union believes free agent Randall Cobb "should" be on the Jaguars' wish list.
Beat writer Ryan O'Halloran has been beating the drum for the Jags to add a premier playmaker, and is calling for Julius Thomas, Cobb, or even both. Jacksonville has a ton of cap room and seems prepared to blow some of its wad early in free agency. It's going to do everything it can to surround Blake Bortles with talent. O'Halloran suggests ponying up a five-year, $56 million deal for Cobb. He's reportedly seeking $9-12 million per year.
Related: Jaguars
^^^But he isn't. Jags are stacked at WR w/o him.
It will be interesting to see how our GM handles free agency. In some respect having so much money to spend and so many positions to fill or upgrade puts extra pressure on him as a first time GM to show his worth. He definitely needs to hit a few home runs. Wonder if he goes in ugly early aggressive or waits things out a bit (deliberate). Wonder if like Rex with Bart Scott he's waiting (at least figuratively) at Maxwell's, Iupati, Jackson, Culliver's, etc. front door at 12 midnight. I personally would like to see two heavy hitters (not low hanging fruit like Cromartie) signed by week one and fill in after that. Can't wait!!
Rich Cimini @RichCimini · 14h14 hours agoJets set to visit with former Rams DT Kendall Langford, as @nwagoner noted. Bowles, DC Kacy Rodgers know him from Miami Dolphins. #nyj
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Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson · 13h13 hours ago
Spiller is eligible to become a UFA. I'm told potential suitors considering interest include the Cards, Jets, Dolphins & 49ers at this time.
Josina Anderson @JosinaAnderson · 13h13 hours agoSpiller is eligible to become a UFA. I'm told potential suitors considering interest include the Cards, Jets, Dolphins & 49ers at this time.
Corey Griffin @CoreyGriffinNBC · 16m16 minutes agoNow this makes a ton of sense. RT @Rotoworld_FB: Rumor: Eagles interested in FA Mark Ingram http://dlvr.it/8qcSJ7