Free Agency -- Breaking News Thread

* Chiefs are releasing Tamba Hali, per source.

* Cardinals expected to release RB Adrian Peterson today, per source. Peterson has a $750,000 bonus due on the third day of league year, Friday, so Arizona saves money. But Peterson still could return to Arizona later, per source.

* Before former Titans� RB DeMarco Murray arrives in Detroit later today, former Panthers� RB Jonathan Stewart is scheduled to visit first today with the Lions, per source. Detroit looking for RB help.

* Dolphins have released Lawrence Timmons, per source.

* Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick has requested his release from the team, per @toddarcher.

6 years, $41 mil, $18 mil guaranteed.

CB Brent Grimes also returning to Bucs on a 1-year deal. Bucs re-signing LB Adarius Glanton. I don't know who that is but they are re-signing him.

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Mrs. Grimes get?

Reportedly a $10 mil deal.

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Giants focus at the start of free agency is on Panthers guard Andrew Norwell, per source. They're optimistic about their chances of landing the All Pro guard. It will not be cheap though.

Chiefs expected to release Ron Parker
-NFL Network

wow, i am breaking news on BBI...leeesssss goooo

After visiting the #Lions today, free-agent RB Jonathan Stewart is expected to visit the #Giants tomorrow, source said. His old OC, Mike Shula, is there.

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.@TomPelissero reports @nflnetwork that the Vikings have reached out to Drew Brees today.

Bills are trading OT Cordy Glenn to the Bengals.

Drew Brees

In comment 13860429 BigBlueDownTheShore said:

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Drew Brees

I think you mean Minnesota.

Peter Schrager @PSchrags

Compensation for Cordy Glenn trade:

Bills and Bengals swap 1st Round picks. Bills go to 12. Bengals go to 21.

Teams also swap 5th and 6th round picks.

Ex Giant gets cut.

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Ex Giant gets cut.

per Field Yates

SF, IND, and NYG
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�Hearing that Brees will be re-upping with the Saints for 2 years / 48 million. Sorry Vikings fans.�

And case keenum have reached a deal. Will be announced Wednesday at 4pm.

per ESPN/Josina Anderson...3 years, $42 million.

Via Schefter.
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SF, IND, and NYG Link - ( New Window )

So much for this "news"

3 year deal

Hitchens for $9m per year.

signs a 5 year deal with Buffalo, re-uniting him with Sean McDermott

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to save $7.5 million against the cap.

Albert Wilson to sign three-year deal with Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are planning to sign ex-Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson to a three-year deal worth $24 million guaranteed when the new league year opens on Wednesday.

to SF per Schefty. 5 year deal.

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Former Lions� DT Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles

sign Ngata to a 1 year deal.

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet

Free agent QB Kirk Cousins is visiting the #Vikings first, source said. That first visit is huge.

Supposedly

Patricia Traina @Patricia_Traina

FWIW, I've heard the Giants have an interest in Steelers UFA OL Chris Hubbard.

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter

Former Lions� DT Haloti Ngata intends to sign a one-year deal with Eagles, per @mortreport and me.

phrased like this anywhere else, but CBS Minnesota is reporting that Cousins is signing with Minnesota for $28M a year. Seems well early to report this.

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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) � Free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins will sign with the Minnesota Vikings Wednesday. WCCO�s Mark Rosen reports that a source told him that Cousins will sign with the team for $28 million a year. There�s no word yet on how long the contract will be for.

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formally of Philly, will sign with Chicago.

Per Garafolo.

signs with the Bears

...

for Kennard

Kirk Cousins plans to sign a three-year, fully-guaranteed contract from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, sources tell ESPN.

for Cousins

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Kirk Cousins plans to sign a three-year, fully-guaranteed contract from the Minnesota Vikings on Thursday, sources tell ESPN.

$84 million

Adam Schefter‏Verified account @AdamSchefter � 2m2 minutes ago Former Bears� LB Christian Jones plans to sign a two-year deal with the Lions, per source.

From Rapoport

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More The #Chiefs are now adding a big weapon on defense: They plan to sign former #Cowboys LB Anthony Hitchens to a deal worth $9M per year, sources tell me and @TomPelissero.

5 year 40 mill with Redskins

per NFL NEtwork

Per Rapsheet

Save $4 million against the cap.

Sam Bradford intends to sign with Arizona, source tells ESPN

Expected to sign with Dolphins.

To Arizona

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Bryant McFadden @BMac_SportsTalk Sources tell me the @nyjets are finalizing a deal with @teddyb_h2o.#NYJets #FreeAgency

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4-year deal per Rapoport
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bridgewater to the jets

per Schrager

B breeland to Carolina

-rap

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Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN.

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Adam Schefter ‏ Verified account @AdamSchefter 30s30 seconds ago More Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN.

Packers writer Aaron Nagler confirming on Twitter.

per Schrager

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In comment 13862648 Anando said: Quote: Adam Schefter ‏ Verified account @AdamSchefter 30s30 seconds ago More Packers intend to sign TE Jimmy Graham to a three-year deal, sources tell ESPN. Packers writer Aaron Nagler confirming on Twitter.

nfl network confirms...good signing

Nelson released

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Nelson released

wow

would be nice opposite OBJ lol

is interesting. We could use a guy like him to provide some leadership to our receiving corps. However, I bet Nelson ends up in NE!

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per Schrager

Bears are absolutely loaded at the skill positions. Howard/Cohen at RB, Robinson/Meredith/Gabriel/White at WR and Burton/Shaheen at TE.

Nagy is a capable offensive mind, if Trubisky progresses, that offense will put up a ton of points.

1 year 10 mill per Garafolo

per Rapsheet and Yates

stays with the Jags 4 years/38 mill per NFL Network

according to Albert Breer. Gonna be big $$$ for a 30 year old, but a still a good LT.

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Ian Rapoport ‏ Verified account @RapSheet 1m1 minute ago More The #Titans are signing CB Malcolm Butler on a 5-year contract worth more than $61M with more than $30M guaranteed, source said. Wow.

So much for a super bowl discount...

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cleaning this thread of comments -- next comment that's not breaking news will result in a muted account for 24 hours

per Rapsheet

To Bills.
Breeland to Carolina.
Odd.

Interesting

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Tiffany Blackmon
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#Cardinals source tells me that �Glennon is done� Expect QB Mike Glennon to sign with team tomorrow.


Another team signing two QBs but could still draft one.

Per Schefter
Former Patriots� RB Dion Lewis intends to sign a 4-year deal with Tennesee, source tells ESPN.

Per Rapoport

�Patriots reached agreement with special teams standout Nate Ebner on a 2-year deal, per source.�

Wanted him for the Giants.

Nelson to pats

The word is he is interested in NE but they haven�t signed him...

3 yr 15 mil great news. did not see this

3 years 15 million $

Browns ain�t taking Saquon 1st if at all

Per Schrager on NFLN.

McKinnon just got 7,5 million per year from the 49'ers for 4 years. With how expensive these RB contracts are getting Jstew isn't even that horrible (still not great, but you know...)

per Garafolo

Try to keep the discussion off the Breaking News thread. ryanmkeane has already learned that Gidie is not joking. Your account may be muted.

The #Giants are expected to sign former #Patriots LT Nate Solder, source said. They get their franchise left tackle.

on a 1 year 5 mill deal per NFL Network

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rap just said, giants are the team to watch

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Wow. I really like McKinnon, didn't think he'd get that much money on the open market. I don't think he has the size to handle a full workload, but he's a really good back. Shifty, good hands, tough, just small.

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NFL News: #Eagles CB Patrick Robinson is expected to sign a 4-year deal with the #Saints - per Ian Rapoport

saints signing patrick robinson

-rap

per Schefter

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Quote: Adam Schefter ‏ Verified account @AdamSchefter 55s55 seconds ago More Former Washington DE Trent Murphy intends to sign a 3-year, $21 million deal with the Buffalo Bills, per source.

Bills going to load on defense and draft a rookie QB. Hope the defense can take the pressure off the rookie QB- ala Big Ben.

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In comment 13864764 PatersonPlank said: Quote: . Wow. I really like McKinnon, didn't think he'd get that much money on the open market. I don't think he has the size to handle a full workload, but he's a really good back. Shifty, good hands, tough, just small.

I guess lots of teams liked him. NFL Network said there was a mini bidding war.

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K Cody Parkey's deal with the Bears: four years, $15 million with $9 million in guarantees, source says.

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The #Chargers are signing blocking TE Virgil Green, source said, formerly of the #Broncos. He stays in the division.

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