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| Date | Player | News |
| 3/6/2014 | Michael Vick, QB | Two people familiar with the situation say Michael Vick and the Eagles haven't ruled out the quarterback returning to Philadelphia. Vick will become a free agent next week, and the four-time Pro Bowl pick has made it clear he'll look for an opportunity to be a starter. One person says that if Vick doesn't find the right fit elsewhere, he would consider staying in Philadelphia. Analysis: Both people spoke to The Associated Press on Thursday on condition of anonymity because they're not discussing contract negotiations publicly. Nick Foles replaced an injured Vick last year, led the Eagles to an NFC East title and was Pro Bowl MVP. Vick revived his career in Philadelphia, was the AP's 2010 Comeback Player of the Year and started in the Pro Bowl that season. |
| 3/6/2014 | Samson Satele, C | The Indianapolis Colts released starting center Samson Satele on Thursday. Analysis: Satele was one of the first free agents Indianapolis signed two years ago when they started rebuilding, but he was hobbled by injuries in both seasons. Indianapolis saves about $4 million under the $133 million salary cap. |
| 3/5/2014 | Champ Bailey, CB | The Denver Broncos are expected to release perennial Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was made. A message was left with Bailey's agent. Analysis: By releasing Bailey, the Broncos would open up cap space with the 12-time Pro Bowl player scheduled to make around $10 million next season. Bailey was sidelined most of the season by a nagging left foot sprain. The 35-year-old shutdown corner returned late in the season to help the Broncos advance to the Super Bowl, where they lost 43-8 to Seattle. |
| 3/5/2014 | Devin Hester, WR | Hester says he will not be back with the Chicago Bears next season. Hester told the NFL Network on Wednesday that Chicago "wants to go a different route with me," and that they are "parting ways" with him. Analysis: He will hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent and that an eight-year run with the Bears that produced no shortage of highlights is coming to an end. |
| 3/5/2014 | Darrin Walls, CB | The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Walls. Analysis: Walls, due to become a restricted free agent, played in all 16 games, including three starts, last season and recorded career highs with 24 tackles and five passes defensed. |
| 3/5/2014 | Ellis Lankster, CB | The New York Jets have agreed to terms with Lankster. Analysis: Lankster, who could have become an unrestricted free agent, has been a special teams standout in his three seasons with the Jets. |
| 3/5/2014 | Johnny Patrick, CB | The New York Jets have claimed cornerback Johnny Patrick off waivers from the San Diego Chargers. Analysis: Patrick, waived Tuesday by the Chargers, had a career-high 34 tackles with an interception and 1 1/2 sacks in 13 games, including four starts, last season. He was a third-round draft pick by New Orleans out of Louisville in the 2011 draft and played two seasons with the Saints. |
| 3/5/2014 | Jeremiah Ratliff, DT | The Chicago Bears have agreed to a two-year contract with veteran defensive tackle Jeremiah Ratliff. The Bears announced the move Wednesday night. Analysis: A four-time Pro Bowl pick, Ratliff started four of the five games he played in after signing with Chicago in November. He spent the first six weeks with Dallas on the physically unable to perform list before being released in mid-October, with the Cowboys saying he failed a physical. Ratliff missed the final six games in 2012 with a groin injury that required surgery. |
| 3/5/2014 | Davone Bess, WR | The Cleveland Browns released troubled wide receiver Davone Bess on Wednesday, ending his stay in Cleveland after less than one year and following a pattern of bizarre behavior that included his arrest for assaulting a law enforcement officer. Analysis: The 28-year-old Bess is still owed $3.06 million for 2014, but the Browns may try to recoup some of that money. A team spokesman would not say if Bess had broken any agreements on his contract. Bess finished with career lows in catches (42) and yards (362) last season, and he had several crucial drops that hurt the Browns. |
| 3/5/2014 | Aaron Williams, S | The Buffalo Bills signed Aaron Williams to a four-year, $26 million contract extension Wednesday. Analysis: The extension locks up Williams through 2018, and comes at a time when the Bills risk losing three-time Pro Bowl safety Jairus Byrd, who is preparing to test free agency next week. |
| 3/5/2014 | Adam Podlesh, P | The Chicago Bears have cut punter Adam Podlesh, parting ways with the veteran after three seasons. Analysis: Podlesh joined the Bears in 2011 and had 238 punts for 10,065 yards (a 42.3 gross average) during his time in Chicago. He landed 82 punts inside the 20 with just 12 touchbacks, one blocked punt and a net average of 39.4. |
| 3/4/2014 | Adam Carriker, DE | The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. Analysis: Carriker tore the quad tendon in his right knee in the second game of the 2012 season and hasn't played since. He's had three surgeries on the knee and has been aiming for a comeback in 2014. Carriker was a first-round draft pick by the St. Louis Rams in 2007. |
| 3/4/2014 | Le'Ron McClain, RB | The San Diego Chargers have released cornerbacks Derek Cox and Johnny Patrick and fullback Le'Ron McClain. Analysis: McClain played in 34 games for the Chargers the last two seasons, with 25 carries for 74 yards and 10 catches for 22 yards. |
| 3/4/2014 | Johnny Patrick, CB | The San Diego Chargers have released cornerbacks Derek Cox and Johnny Patrick and fullback Le'Ron McClain. Analysis: Patrick started four of the 13 games he played in 2013, recording 36 tackles and an interception. He ended the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. |
| 3/4/2014 | Derek Cox, CB | The San Diego Chargers have released cornerbacks Derek Cox and Johnny Patrick and fullback Le'Ron McClain. Analysis: Cox was one of San Diego's big free-agent acquisitions a year ago, signing a four-year contract for about $20 million, with about $10 million guaranteed. But he struggled and was benched three times in four games. |
| 3/4/2014 | Corey Peters, DT | The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed Corey Peters, one of the team's three defensive tackles who were unrestricted free agents, to a one-year contract. Analysis: The Falcons' other free-agent defensive tackles are Jonathan Babineaux and Peria Jerry. Peters, a third-round pick in 2010, had his 2013 season end with a right Achilles injury on Dec. 23 that required surgery. |
| 3/4/2014 | Jason Avant, WR | The Philadelphia Eagles have released wide receiver Jason Avant. Analysis: The Eagles cut ties with Avant on Tuesday. He played his first eight NFL seasons in Philadelphia and ranks 11th in team history with 297 receptions for 3,646 yards and 12 touchdowns. He was drafted in the fourth round in 2006 from the University of Michigan. |
| 3/4/2014 | Corvey Irvin, DT | The Detroit Lions signed Irvin. Analysis: Irvin played in six games as a reserve last season in Dallas. He has played in 24 career games, all as a backup, for the Cowboys, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville and Carolina. The Panthers selected him in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft out of Georgia. |
| 3/4/2014 | Leroy Harris, G | The Detroit Lions have cut Harris. Analysis: Harris played in only one game last season, the last one of the regular season against Minnesota. He was signed last year by the Lions to compete to start at right guard, a job that was won by rookie Larry Warford. Harris previously started 42 of 76 games for the Tennessee Titans. |
| 3/4/2014 | Uche Nwaneri, G | The Jacksonville Jaguars have released Nwaneri, who started 63 of the team's last 64 games and didn't miss a snap last season. Analysis: Nwaneri was due to make about $5.9 million in 2014, and cutting him will give the club another $3.7 million in salary-cap space. Jacksonville has roughly $60 million in cap space. Nwaneri, a fifth-round draft pick in 2007, played in 104 games and made 92 starts in Jacksonville. But his play deteriorated in recent years as nagging injuries mounted. |
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