Frank Gore - RB - 49ers
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports the 49ers believe free agent Frank Gore is heading elsewhere.
Owner Jed York is on the record as expecting to keep Gore, but he's now been connected to the Eagles and Colts. It appears the soon-to-be 31 year old is finding more coin elsewhere. Gore is reportedly seeking $4 million per year, which is what the Saints gave Mark Ingram on Saturday.
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos
ESPN's Adam Caplan confirms that the Jaguars are the heavy favorites for free agent Julius Thomas, and that the Raiders are likely out of the bidding.
Per Caplan, the Jags are "trying to give Blake Bortles as much help as they can." Thomas, albeit injury prone, would be a nice addition to a corps of skill players already heavy on young talent at receiver.
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Shane Vereen - RB - Patriots
The New York Daily News' Manish Mehta reports the Jets have identified free agent Shane Vereen as a potential target if they can't re-sign Bilal Powell.
Why is Bilal Powell standing in the way of more talented players? We have no idea. But the Jets really want him back, and the Bills are reportedly set to make a run at him as well. Just on talent alone, Vereen blows Powell out of the water. He'd be an ideal complement to big-bodied bruiser Chris Ivory.
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Jerry Hughes - DL - Bills
The Buffalo News reports the Bills' negotiations with free agent Jerry Hughes are expected to come to a head on Sunday.
In other words, it's the moment of truth in the sides' talks. Yahoo's Charles Robinson has reported that Hughes is expected to remain in Buffalo, but perhaps he'll be ready to test the open market come hell or high water if the sides can't bridge their differences by Sunday. With Ndamukong Suh, Justin Houston and Jason Pierre-Paul all already spoken for, Hughes would be in for a pretty penny in free agency.
Julius Thomas - TE - Broncos
Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reports Julius Thomas is expected to sign with the Jaguars, and the deal is "just about done."
Signs have been pointing to this for awhile, though we're not huge fans of the move from a fantasy perspective. Thomas will be a monster upgrade for Blake Bortles, but his overall fantasy stock would take a hit moving on from Peyton Manning. Expect Thomas and the Jaguars to sew this up Tuesday afternoon.
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Darrelle Revis - DB - Patriots
Yahoo's Charles Robinson reports Darrelle Revis is "down to the Patriots or Jets."
Revis isn't technically a free agent, but he can become one on Monday if the Patriots decline his $12.5 million option bonus. The Pats want to keep Revis, but the Jets may offer him more money. Coming off a Super Bowl win, 29-year-old Revis will likely be deciding between winning and a little more cash.
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Jared Odrick - DL - Dolphins
Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson reports the Jaguars "are turning their attention" to free agent DT Jared Odrick.
This comes after the Jaguars lost out to the Dolphins for Ndamukong Suh, who will reportedly ink a $114 million deal with Miami on Tuesday. Odrick is in the next tier of free-agent defensive tackles, though he's obviously several notches below Suh talent-wise. Odrick is expected to have plenty of suitors.
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Mike Iupati - G - 49ers
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports the Vikings have reached out to free agent LG Mike Iupati.
The Vikings are dead-set on improving their offensive line, and Iupati is the biggest name available. He's reportedly seeking $8-9 million per year. Minnesota released LG Charles Johnson earlier this offseason and have no in-house replacement. Iupati could help stabilize to-date first-round bust LT Matt Kalil.
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Jermey Parnell - T - Cowboys
Free agent RT Jermey Parnell has drawn interest from the Jets.
Parnell's market has been developing the past couple days, with the Jets joining the Redskins, Bucs, Jaguars, and Titans having been linked to the 29-year-old. Parnell has never been a full-time starter in the league, as he has just seven starts under his belt since 2009. But he's going to be paid like one.
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Taylor Mays - DB - Bengals
The Vikings have reached out to free agent S Taylor Mays.
Coach Mike Zimmer salvaged Mays' career in Cincinnati, and could put him to use as a dime linebacker and special teamer in Minnesota. He wouldn't start.
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Source: Matt Vensel on Twitter
Orlando Franklin - G - Broncos
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeff McLane reports the Eagles are interested in free agent G/T Orlando Franklin.
Franklin is one of the top blockers available and is expected to have a robust market due to his ability to play either guard spot and right tackle. In Philadelphia, he'd replace Todd Herremans at right guard. Franklin has also been linked to the Chargers. He's right behind Mike Iupati among free-agent guards.
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Source: Jeff McLane on Twitter
Frank Gore - RB - 49ers
CSN Bay Area reports the Colts and free agent Frank Gore have "mutual interest in working toward a contract."
This isn't the first we've heard of a possible Colts-Gore union, and we like the fit. The Colts are legit Super Bowl contenders with Andrew Luck, and Gore is looking for $4 million per year on what will likely be his final contract. GM Ryan Grigson has been known to overpay, whether that's on him or owner Jim Irsay. Coach Chuck Pagano loves his former Miami Hurricanes, and Gore fits the bill.
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