Josh McCown will try to succeed where 12 others have failed since Dan Marino retired — at quarterback for the Miami Dolphins. The new Bill Parcells regime signed free-agent McCown to a two-year contract Friday. He’ll bid to become the 13th starting quarterback for Miami since Marino retired following the 1999 season. Read Original Post Here
The New York Jets traded linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints on Friday for an undisclosed draft pick. Vilma, who missed the last nine weeks of last season because of an injured right knee, had his production decline the last two years after coach Eric Mangini took over and installed a 3-4 defensive scheme.
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The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday for third- and fifth-round picks. Detroit had been fielding offers for the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle and settled for the Bengals’ offer of two selections in the middle of the NFL draft in April. Rogers is among the most dominant defensive players in the league when he is motivated.
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Javon Walker got his wish Friday when the Broncos released the oft-injured wide receiver. Upset with his contract in Green Bay and public criticism by Brett Favre of his threatened holdout, Walker came to Denver from the Packers in a draft day trade in 2006. His two-year stay in Denver was marked by a brilliant first season and the tragic shooting death of teammate Darrent Williams, who died in his…
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The Philadelphia Eagles got the defensive playmaker they desperately needed, signing free-agent cornerback Asante Samuel to a six-year contract on Friday. Samuel, an All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection this past season, spent the last five seasons with the New England Patriots and had 16 interceptions the last two seasons. Read Original Post Here
Linebacker Kawika Mitchell signed a five-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, cashing in on the first day of NFL free agency after playing for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. The Bills, showing they’re only getting started revamping a porous defense that finished 31st last season, then made a surprise move by terminating the contract of veteran tackle Larry Tripplett. Read Original Post Here
The Carolina Panthers traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kris Jenkins to the New York Jets on Friday for third- and fifth-round draft picks. The Jets then came to terms with Jenkins on a new five-year contract worth $35 million, including $20 million in guaranteed money. “Kris is a productive player who is stout at the point of attack and has the ability to rush the passer,” Jets coach… Read Original Post Here
The New York Jets have traded linebacker Jonathan Vilma to the New Orleans Saints on Friday for an undisclosed draft pick. Vilma, who missed the last nine weeks of last season with an injured right knee, saw his production decline the last two seasons after coach Eric Mangini took over and installed a 3-4 defensive scheme. Read Original Post Here
Linebacker Kawika Mitchell reached an agreement with the Buffalo Bills on Friday, cashing in on the first day of NFL free agency after playing for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants. The five-year veteran started all 16 games for the Giants last season after being the team’s only notable free-agent addition a year ago. Read Original Post Here
Jeff Wilkins, the St. Louis Rams’ career leading scorer and the best active long-range kicker in the NFL, announced his retirement on Friday after 14 seasons. The departure leaves the Rams with three players from their Super Bowl victory in 2000: offensive tackle Orlando Pace, wide receiver Torry Holt and defensive end Leonard Little. Read Original Post Here
