Wednesday Reading

Giants

Barnwell ESPN: Grading the Odell Beckham Jr. trade from Giants to Browns: Who won?

“Assuming there's no significant off-field incident that the Giants are covering up, they will move forward with a limited roster. Adding Peppers gives them a replacement for Collins, though Peppers' struggles in space when he played free safety as a rookie were more extreme than Collins' issues in coverage. Peppers hasn't been a great return man as a pro and hasn't exhibited the sort of takeaway skills Collins showed. Though Collins forced 11 takeaways in four seasons, Peppers has only two picks to show in two seasons with the Browns. Giants fans will appreciate having a born-and-raised New Jersey high school player back in the area, and Peppers will make just $3.2 million over the next two seasons, but he would have netted only a midround pick if the Browns had made Peppers available via trade this offseason.

The Giants will net the 17th and 95th picks with this trade; it has to be a disappointment that they couldn't convince the Browns to give them the better of their two third-round picks, and Gettleman will settle for the third-rounder the Patriots sent the Browns for Danny Shelton. By the Chase Stuart chart, those selections combine to something between the seventh and eighth overall pick in a typical draft. The traditional Jimmy Johnson chart is less impressed with midround picks and values the return as closer to the 15th overall pick.
Either way, the Giants have an extra first-round pick in the top half of this year's draft, and they get back a third-rounder after forfeiting their pick to take cornerback Sam Beal in the supplemental draft last season. (Beal missed the entire season because of a shoulder injury.) They turned their extra fourth-round pick from the Apple trade into a high fifth-rounder as part of the Olivier Vernon trade.
The Giants don't exactly have a draft bonanza the way the Browns did in years past or the Colts enjoyed last season, but the two first-rounders give them a lot of flexibility to move up. If they want to draft Dwayne Haskins before the Raiders come on the board at No. 4, they can move up from No. 6 to No. 2 without having to touch any future picks. The sixth and 15th picks are a nearly perfect swap on the Johnson chart for the second overall selection, and while the 49ers might have been positioned to draft Nick Bosa with that selection, they aren't as desperate to add edge rushing talent after trading for Dee Ford on Tuesday. The OBJ trade might also indicate that ownership has decided to rebuild the roster, a move that would make Manning even less essential.
If the Giants land Haskins, and he's a superstar, Giants fans will get over losing Beckham, just as Browns fans don't complain about missing out on Carson Wentz or Deshaun Watson anymore. There's also a possibility that Haskins simply falls to the Giants at No. 6, which would give them a chance to add immediate starters on both sides of the ball. Of course, even if they draft a quarterback, the Giants won't have a superstar receiver to make life easier for Haskins as he develops. (Gettleman and coach Pat Shurmur have said on record that they prefer taller quarterbacks, which would seem to rule out Kyler Murray, but given what Gettleman said about trading Beckham, it seems as if we shouldn't treat his public word as gospel.)

On the other hand, while Gettleman's defense finished 24th in DVOA for the second consecutive season and is mostly bereft of young talent, the Giants now have three of the first 37 picks in a draft full of possible defensive stars. If he wants to build his team around running the ball with Barkley and a stout defense, this is his chance to add a significant influx of talent to the defensive side of the ball.
The Giants will also save significant money in future seasons as part of the trade, and though they don't have a ton of cap space, given their needs across the board, they can structure a deal with a low cap number in Year 1 one before using the Beckham savings in future seasons. They still need a right tackle, and it wouldn't shock me if Gettleman went after former Panthers starter Daryl Williams to help solidify the weakest remaining spot on his offensive line.
It's hard to feel good about this trade if you're a Giants fan. Even in the best-case scenario, it will take years for the Giants to recover from this deal and reap the benefits of their pick. The Giants were often a frustrating team to watch with Beckham, who seemingly had to carry the offense to competence some weeks. They're going to be an even more frustrating team to watch without him.
In an offseason that has been full of big bets, nobody made a bigger one than Dave Gettleman did Tuesday. I don't think it's going to pay off.”

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26243093/grading-odell-beckham-jr-trade-giants-browns-won

Traina Forbes.com: How A Pair Of Former Giants Could Hurt Their Old Team Financially In Free Agency
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/03/11/how-a-pair-of-former-giants-could-hurt-their-old-team-financially-in-free-agency/amp/

Dunleavy NJ.com: Pat Shurmur at Kyler Murray’s Oklahoma Pro Day: Giants have private meeting with OT Cody Ford
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/03/pat-shurmur-at-kyler-murrays-oklahoma-pro-day-giants-private-meeting-with-ot-cody-ford.html

Owner

Politi NJ.com: Disastrous Odell Beckham Jr. trade is more proof that the Giants have become a sad joke under John Mara
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/odell-beckham-jr-trade-confirms-it-john-mara-is-becoming-one-of-the-nfls-worst-owners-politi.html

GM

RV SNY: No matter how Dave Gettleman sells it, Giants are in rebuild mode
https://www.sny.tv/giants/news/no-matter-how-dave-gettleman-sells-it-giants-are-in-rebuild-mode/305142654

Vaccaro NYP: Gettleman may have a plan, but it’s not clear after Beckham fiasco
https://nypost.com/2019/03/13/gettleman-may-have-a-plan-but-its-not-clear-after-beckham-fiasco/

Glauber Newsday: What direction are the Giants and Dave Gettleman heading?
https://www.newsday.com/sports/columnists/bob-glauber/odell-beckham-giants-1.28441897

QB

Serby NYP: Eli Manning now should follow Odell Beckham out Giants door
https://nypost.com/2019/03/12/eli-manning-now-should-follow-odell-beckham-out-giants-door/

Dunleavy NJ.com: After Giants trade Odell Beckham, Eli Manning’s days should be numbered | Will he get cut before Monday? Decide he’s seen enough?
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/after-odell-beckham-trade-why-would-giants-keep-eli-manning.html

WR

Traina Forbes.com: Breaking Down The Giants Trade Of Odell Beckham Jr. To Cleveland
https://www.forbes.com/sites/patriciatraina/2019/03/12/giants-trade-odell-beckham-jr-to-cleveland-for-draft-picks-jabrill-peppers/amp/

Raanan ESPN NY: Odell Beckham Jr. trade signifies a complete Giants rebuild
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-giants/post/_/id/58722/odell-beckham-jr-trade-signifies-a-complete-giants-rebuild?

Duggan The Athletic: Dave Gettleman leads Giants further into abyss with Odell Beckham trade

“Spoke to an NFL exec who said the "only explanation" for the trade is that Odell must have become too much of a problem behind the scenes. But I spoke to a few teammates tonight who said they didn't sense any major friction between Odell and Shurmur. We'll see if more comes out”

https://theathletic.com/865625/2019/03/13/duggan-dave-gettleman-leads-giants-further-into-abyss-with-odell-beckham-trade/

RV SNY: Odell Beckham Jr. trade: Why Giants decided to deal 'pain in the ass' receiver
https://www.sny.tv/giabeckham-jr-trade-why-giants-decided-to-nts/news/odell-deal-pain-in-the-ass-receiver/305138080

Leonard NYDN: Inside the Giants, Browns trade that left Odell Beckham stunned
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-odell-beckham-jr-20190312-story.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants trade Odell Beckham to Browns in shocker
https://nypost.com/2019/03/12/giants-trade-odell-beckham-to-browns-in-shocker/

Rock Newsday: Giants trade star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to Browns, source says
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/odell-beckham-jr-giants-browns-trade-1.28435052

Dunleavy NJ.com: Odell Beckham traded from Giants to Browns | Why did Giants finally give up on NFL’s best WR?
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/odell-beckham-traded-from-giants-to-browns-why-did-giants-finally-give-up-on-nfls-best-wr.html

Dunleavy NJ.com: Odell Beckham traded from Giants to Browns: Winners and losers | Will Eli Manning’s struggles get worse? Jabrill Peppers’ fresh start?
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/odell-beckham-traded-from-giants-to-browns-winners-and-losers-eli-mannings-struggles-will-worsen-jabrill-peppers-fresh-start.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants wisely trade Odell Beckham to Cleveland Browns to dodge another Antonio Brown migraine
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/giants-trade-odell-beckham-to-cleveland-browns-for-jabrill-peppers-first-round-pick-more-why-dave-gettleman-was-wise-to-make-deal-before-avoiding-potential-antonio-brown-like-calamity.html

Maske Washington Post: After Odell Beckham Jr. trade, a Giant sense of confusion reigns in New York.

“So are they rebuilding now?” an agent who represents a number of free agents said Tuesday. “I’m not sure I can figure it out.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/03/13/after-odell-beckham-jr-trade-giant-sense-confusion-reigns-new-york/

C

Eisen Giants.com: Giants sign C Spencer Pulley to new contract
https://www.giants.com/news/giants-sign-center-spencer-pulley-to-new-contract

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants re-sign center Spencer Pulley | Offensive line taking shape
https://www.nj.com/giants/2019/03/giants-re-sign-center-spencer-pulley-offensive-line-taking-shape.html

Schwartz NYP: Giants commit to Spencer Pulley as center competition develops
https://nypost.com/2019/03/11/giants-commit-to-spencer-pulley-as-center-competition-develops/amp/

SS

Schwartz NYP: The other player in the Odell Beckham Giants-Browns trade
https://nypost.com/2019/03/13/the-other-player-in-the-odell-beckham-giants-browns-trade/

SS

Glauber Newsday: Lose-lose for Giants: They don't keep Landon Collins, and now he agrees with rival Redskins
https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/giants/landon-collins-redskins-giants-1.28392829

Leonard NYDN: Landon Collins to sign 6-year, $84 million deal with Washington
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/ny-sports-landon-collins-washington-free-agent-20190311-story.html

Stapleton The Record: Landon Collins, Redskins agree to contract after Giants let him walk
https://amp.northjersey.com/amp/3132556002

Paylor Yahoo Sports: Giants botched Landon Collins situation and it could sting more now that he'll be in Washington
https://sports.yahoo.com/giants-botched-landon-collins-situation-and-it-could-sting-more-now-that-hes-going-to-washington-225142868.html

FS

Schwartz NYP: Giants add aging Antoine Bethea as needed safety help
https://nypost.com/2019/03/12/giants-adding-antoine-bethea-as-needed-safety-help/amp/#click=https://t.co/J6v1VxISfF

Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL free agency: Giants to sign Antoine Bethea | 5 things to know about 3-time Pro Bowl safety; Is he too old?
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/giants-to-sign-antoine-bethea-5-things-to-know-about-3-time-pro-bowl-safety-in-14th-season.html

Lombardo NJ.com: Giants sign Antoine Bethea: Report card grading free-agent move | Will he replace Landon Collins?
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/giants-sign-antoine-bethea-report-card-grading-free-agent-signing.html

LS

Dunleavy NJ.com: NFL free agency: Giants to re-sign Zak DeOssie, 1 of last 2 links to Super Bowls
https://www.nj.com//giants/2019/03/nfl-free-agents-giants-to-re-sign-zak-deossie-1-of-last-2-links-to-super-bowls.html

NFL

ARIZONA
AZ Sports: Cardinals will reportedly release TE Jermaine Gresham
http://arizonasports.com/story/1871055/cardinals-will-reportedly-release-te-jermaine-gresham/

ATLANTA
Ledbetter AJC: Falcons make moves to improve offensive line at outset of free agency
https://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-make-moves-improve-offensive-line-outset-free-agency/pwvrCtvtaLCeQcuIgF9DLM/amp.html

BALTIMORE
Shaffer Baltimore Sun: Forced into a defensive teardown, Ravens must move on to their offseason rebuild
https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-defense-free-agency-20190312-story.html

BUFFALO
Branch SF Chronicle: Gore, 35, still going: 49ers’ rushing leader to sign with Bills
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Gore-35-still-going-49ers-rushing-leader-to-13680274.php

Maiorana Rochester Democrat: NFL free agency: Bills land receivers John Brown, Cole Beasley
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/3140672002

Maiorana Rochester Democrat: Bills set to address a major need on offensive line by signing center Mitch Morse
https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2019/03/11/mitch-morse-reportedly-sign-buffalo-bills/3135733002/

Maiorana Rochester Democrat: New cornerback Kevin Johnson says Bills 'are a team on the rise'
https://amp.democratandchronicle.com/amp/3142183002

CAROLINA
Rodrigue Charlotte Observer: Source: Carolina Panthers to fill big hole on offensive line in free agency

“Tackle has become a position the Panthers need to address this spring, with former starting right tackle Daryl Williams about to test the free agent market in hopes of a high-dollar long-term deal, according to a league source.
The terms of Paradis’ deal make it especially unlikely that the Panthers are fiscally able to bring Williams back, as they enter free agency on Wednesday with about $15 million in salary cap space.
Williams, 26, spent most of the 2018 season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in the first week of the season. He also injured his knee a month earlier in training camp. After undergoing surgery, Williams is expected to be able to play in 2019.
Without him, the Panthers will start third-year player Taylor Moton at right tackle this season but still must address depth at both left and right tackle in the coming months.”

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article227476004.html

CHICAGO
Biggs Chicago Tribune: Bears Q& A: What would a splash move be in free agency? Would Justin Houston fit the Bears? Will the safety position be resolved quickly?
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-mailbag-justin-houston-nfl-free-agency-20190312-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: The calculating Bears hope increased cap flexibility gives them an edge in free agency
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-salary-cap-free-agency-khalil-mack-biggs-20190312-story.html

Campbell Chicago Tribune: The Bears restructured Khalil Mack’s contract to create 2019 salary-cap space. Here’s how it works and what it means
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-cb-bears-restructure-contracts-khalil-mack-20190312-story.html

Kane Chicago Tribune: Bears agree with slot cornerback Buster Skrine, running back Mike Davis to start free agency season
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-buster-skrine-mike-davis-20190311-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: In advance of free agency, Bears keep tight end Ben Braunecker with a 2-year deal
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-ben-braunecker-free-agency-contract-20190311-story.html

Biggs Chicago Tribune: As other teams make big deals, the Bears prepare for Bryce Callahan and Adrian Amos to depart
https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-bears-free-agency-secondary-biggs-20190311-story.html

CINCINNATI
Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals re-sign OL Bobby Hart to three-year, $21M deal

“Still, this offseason new offensive line coach Jim Turner expressed enthusiasm for what he witnessed when analyzing the play of Hart upon taking the job in Cincinnati. 
"I thought he did a great job," Turner said. "I thought he was phenomenal. I know he gave up some sacks and pressures and all this other business, but if you really watch him play, he played with passion and I thought he played well. I just like what he brought to the table as far as energy is concerned. I think he's an athlete and I think he's a good player, a good, solid player." 

https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3133477002

Dehner Cincinnati Enquirer: A deeper look at the Bengals deal for Bobby Hart and the fallout for NFL free agency
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2019/03/12/deeper-look-bobby-hart-deal-fallout-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-free-agency/3140892002/

Page Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Bengals re-sign linebacker Preston Brown to three-year deal
https://amp.cincinnati.com/amp/3145068002

CLEVELAND
Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Odell Beckham Jr. traded to the Browns for No. 17, third-round pick and Jabrill Peppers
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/odell-beckham-jr-traded-to-the-browns-in-deal-that-includes-jabrill-peppers.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns and Giants make it all one trade: Odell Beckham Jr. and Olivier Vernon for Kevin Zeitler, Jabrill Peppers, No. 17 and No. 95; eliminate mid-round swap
https://www.cleveland.com//browns/2019/03/browns-and-giants-make-it-all-one-trade-odell-beckham-jr-and-olivier-vernon-for-kevin-zeitler-jabrill-peppers-no-17-and-no-95-eliminate-mid-rounder-swap.html

Jones USA Today: Opinion: Odell Beckham Jr. trade should have Browns feeling dangerous as NFL playoff contender
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/mike-jones/2019/03/12/odell-beckham-trade-cleveland-browns-nfl/3147120002/

Farrar Touchdownwire USA Today: How Odell Beckham, Jr. can be better than ever in Cleveland's offense
https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2019/03/12/how-odell-beckham-jr-can-be-better-than-ever-in-clevelands-offense/amp/#click=https://t.co/vBMc8QjLiV

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: With Odell Beckham trade, Browns let Breshad Perriman out of 1-year, $4M agreement; he signs with Bucs
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/with-odell-beckham-jr-trade-breshad-perriman-wants-out-of-his-1-year-4-year-million-agreement-with-browns-source-says.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: Browns signing TE Demetrius Harris to a 2-year deal, former Chiefs FA
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/browns-signing-te-demetrius-harris-to-a-2-year-deal-former-chiefs-fa.html

Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer: DT Sheldon Richardson agrees to 3-year, $39M deal with Browns, source says
https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2019/03/dt-sheldon-richardson-intends-to-sign-3-year-deal-with-browns-espn-reports.html

Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo)
3/12/19, 10:00 PM
#Browns are re-signing LB Ray-Ray Armstrong (a former #Giant, which is fitting tonight) to a one-year, $2.25m deal, source say

DALLAS
Moore Dallas Morning News: The early transactions in free agency have affected the Cowboys in multiple ways 
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/03/11/early-transactions-free-agency-affected-cowboys-multiple-ways

Hill Fort Worth Star Telegram: With Cowboys slow out the gate again in free agency, are they really desperate to win
https://amp.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article227448609.html

Moore Dallas Morning News: Loss of Cole Beasley is a step back for a Cowboys team wanting to improve aerial attack 
https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2019/03/12/loss-cole-beasley-step-back-cowboys-team-wanting-improve-aerial-attack

DENVER
O’Halloran Denver Post: Do Joe Flacco, Ju’Wuan James and Kareem Jackson make the Broncos better?
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/12/broncos-journal-flacco-james-jackson/amp/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Broncos work late to secure deals with Kareem Jackson, Ja’Wuan James
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/11/denver-broncos-kareem-jackson/

O’Halloran Denver Post: Kareem Jackson agrees to deal with Broncos and will become Denver’s highest-paid cornerback
https://www.denverpost.com/2019/03/11/denver-broncos-kareem-jackson/amp/

DETROIT
Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' aggressive approach welcome, but no guarantee it pays off
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3136219002#click=https://t.co/mAx2fSU2Kp

Lions.com: Lions re-sign RB Zach Zenner to one-year contract extension
https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-re-sign-rb-zach-zenner-to-one-year-contract-extension

Thomas Detroit Free Press: Here's what Detroit Lions TE Jesse James has in common with Megatron
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3134054002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions add OL help with journeyman guard Oday Aboushi
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3145766002

Birkett Detroit Free Press: Detroit Lions' big free-agent get will be Trey Flowers on a 5-year deal
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3132666002

Sulonen Detroit Free Press: Meet new Detroit Lions CB Justin Coleman: He signed with Patriots, twice
https://amp.freep.com/amp/3132358002

HOUSTON
McLane Houston Chronicle: As silly money flies in free agency, Texans stick to plan
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/McClain-As-silly-money-flies-in-free-agency-13680679.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans retain DL Angelo Blackson on $12 million deal
https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-retain-DL-Angelo-Blackson-12-million-13679288.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: How Texans safety Justin Reid is approaching a bigger role in second year
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/amp/How-Texans-safety-Justin-Reid-is-approaching-a-13682315.php

Wilson Houston Chronicle: Texans sign free agent safety Tashaun Gipson
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/amp/Texans-sign-free-agent-safety-Tashaun-Gipson-13681816.php

INDIANAPOLIS
Erickson Indianapolis Star: Insider: NFL's spending spree does have future implications for Colts
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/03/11/indianapolis-colts-2019-nfl-free-agency-chris-ballard-jack-doyle-eric-ebron-anthony-castonzo/3128710002/

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Cap-rich Colts open their free agency spending with WR Devin Funchessz
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/03/11/indianapolis-colts-add-receiver-devin-funchess-carolina-panthers/3136001002/

Keefer Indianapolis Star: Insider: Here's what the Colts like about Devin Funchess
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2019/03/12/nfl-free-agency-colts-arent-scared-devin-funchess-drops/3138859002/

Erickson Indianapolis Star: Colts re-sign key special-teamer Chris Milton
https://amp.indystar.com/amp/3147069002

JACKSONVILLE
Reid Florida Times Union: Jags, NFL teams not reluctant to extend big-money contracts to free agents
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190311/jaguars-nfl-teams-not-reluctant-to-extend-big-money-contracts-to-free-agents

Frenette Florida Times Union: For Jaguars, this offseason was Foles or bust
https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/20190311/gene-frenette-for-jaguars-this-offseason-was-foles-or-bust

KANSAS CITY
Pryor KC Star: Chiefs continue to reshape defense with trade to send Dee Ford to 49ers for 2020 pick
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article227492649.html#storylink=mainstage_lead

Pryor KC Star: Chiefs expected to add strongside linebacker, part with corner in free agency
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article227486894.html

Grathoff KC Star: These three Tyrann Mathieu plays show versatility he can bring to Chiefs defense
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article227442764.html

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Markazi LA Times: Chargers owner Dean Spanos could've had the most popular NFL team in L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-los-angeles-chargers-20190311-story.html

Miller LA Times: Linebacker Thomas Davis agrees to two-year deal with the Chargers
https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-thomas-davis-chargers-agree-20190312-story.html

LOS ANGELES RAMS
Klein LA Times: Rams say hello to Eric Weddle, goodbye Lamarcus Joyner and wait on Todd Gurley
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-todd-gurley-free-agency-rams-20190312-story.html

Dennis Rams.com: Eric Weddle on choosing to play with Rams, McVay: “I can’t wait to get on the field and pour my heart out for him.”
https://www.therams.com/news/eric-weddle-on-choosing-to-play-with-rams-mcvay-i-can-t-wait-to-get-on-the-field

MIAMI
Salguero Miami Herald: Last to the starting quarterback party, Dolphins still expect to add multiple players at the position
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article227495979.html

Salguero Miami Herald: Miami Dolphins resist urge on one bigtime free agent and one homegrown temptation
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/armando-salguero/article227443754.html

Beasley Miami Herald: With Ja’Wuan James off to Denver, let’s explore the remaining right tackle market
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article227448224.html

Jackson Miami Herald: Dolphins reportedly add a veteran cornerback
https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/barry-jackson/article227500279.html

MINNESOTA
Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings get Anthony Barr back after change of heart, but lose Sheldon Richardson, Latavius Murray
https://www.twincities.com/2019/03/12/vikings-get-anthony-barr-back-after-his-change-of-heart-but-lose-sheldon-richardson-latavius-murray/amp/

Tomasson Twincities.com: Vikings let go of Mike Remmers, Andrew Sendejo, bring back Shamar Stephen
https://www.twincities.com/2019/03/11/vikings-let-go-of-mike-remmers-andrew-sendejo-bring-back-shamar-stephen/amp/

Chris Tomasson (@christomasson)
3/12/19, 1:40 PM
#Vikings have interest in bringing back free-agent center/guard Brett Jones, but it remains to be see where the money might come from after he made $2.9 million last season. Kansas City and Philadelphia are also possible suitors for Jones

NEW ENGLAND
Ben Volin (@BenVolin)
3/12/19, 6:05 AM
Patriots have to carry Gordon ($2.025m) and Jones ($3.095m) on their salary cap, even though they haven’t signed. Add in Michael Bennett $7.2m), and Patriots have about $12.5m in cap space. They will be bargain hunting over the next few weeks

Duffy Boston Herald: Patriots stay patient as free agent receivers come off the board
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/12/patriots-make-move-to-retain-josh-gordon-for-2019-season/amp/

Princiotti Boston Globe: Cordarrelle Patterson to Bears; Patriots’ turn to move
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/03/12/cordarrelle-patterson-bears-patriots-turn-move/sMO1bBPrsTPuFaIyzhenGJ/amp.html

Volin Boston Globe: Josh Gordon remains part of Patriots’ plans for 2019
https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2019/03/12/josh-gordon-remains-part-patriots-plans-for/Chr15bX9MlAvVDcYRIKByH/story.html

Ben Volin (@BenVolin)
3/12/19, 5:09 AM
Source: The Patriots have placed an original round Restricted Free Agent tender on WR Josh Gordon. He is set to make a $2.025m salary if/when he returns from suspension. If he signs with another team, Patriots would get a 2nd round pick

Duffy Boston Herald: Rob Gronkowski’s agent: Patriots tight end is healthy, still contemplating future
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/11/rob-gronkowskis-agent-patriots-tight-end-is-healthy-still-contemplating-future/amp/

Guregian Boston Herald: Patriots don’t break bank for Tom Brady blind side protector — and that’s fine
https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/03/11/guregian-patriots-dont-break-bank-for-brady-blind-side-protector-and-thats-fine/amp/

Reiss ESPN Boston: 'Scarnecchia Effect' helps Patriots offensive linemen cash in
http://www.espn.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4817076/scarnecchia-effect-helps-patriots-offensive-linemen-cash-in?

Daniels Providence Journal: Patriots reportedly bringing back John Simon
https://www.providencejournal.com/sports/20190313/patriots-reportedly-bringing-back-john-simon?

NEW ORLEANS
Johnson Nola.com: For the Saints, it’s hard to re-sign lightning in a bottle
https://www.nola.com/saints/2019/03/for-the-saints-its-hard-to-re-sign-lightning-in-a-bottle.html

NEW YORK JETS
Mehta NYDN: Jets hit jackpot with Le’Veon Bell signing
https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/ny-sports-bell-jets-20190313-story.html

OAKLAND
Kilgore Washington Post: The primary lesson from the Raiders’ two-day free agency bender is that they can do whatever they want, and the rest of NFL will be forced to react
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2019/03/11/raiders-hold-keys-nfls-offseason-it-might-be-wild-ride/

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Reports: Raiders will sign tackle Trent Brown to record contract
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Reports-Raiders-to-sign-OT-Trent-Brown-13679271.php

Gehlken LV Review Journal: Raiders’ NT Justin Ellis awaits decision on future with team
https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/raiders-nfl/raiders-nt-justin-ellis-awaits-decision-on-future-with-team-1616517/amp/

Kawahara SF Chronicle: Raiders reportedly to sign S Lamarcus Joyner
https://www.sfchronicle.com/raiders/amp/Raiders-reportedly-to-sign-S-Lamarcus-Joyner-13680849.php

PHILADELPHIA
Domowitch Phil.com: NFL free agency: What’s next for Eagles, Howie Roseman?
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-nfl-free-agency-jordan-hicks-desean-jackson-malik-ronald-darby-leveon-bell-targets-20190313.html

McLane Phil.com: Eagles tender QB Nate Sudfeld a one-year contract
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eagles-nate-sudfeld-tender-one-year-contract-carson-wentz-backup-20190312.html

McLane Phil.com: Howie Roseman reels DeSean Jackson back to the Eagles. Is the receiver still a big fish?
https://www.philly.com/eagles/eaglbuccaneers-wide-receiver-howie-roseman-es-desean-jackson-trade-tampa-bay-chip-kelly-20190312.html

Kempski Phillyvoice: What should the Eagles do with Nelson Agholor now that they have signed DeSean Jackson?
https://www.phillyvoice.com/what-should-eagles-do-nelson-agholor-now-they-have-signed-desean-jackson/

Berman Phil.com: Jason Peters will return to Eagles for 11th season with new one-year deal for 2019
https://www.philly.com/eagles/philadelphia-eagles-sign-jason-peters-new-one-year-deal-20190311.html

Domowitch Phil.com: Pressuring quarterbacks on the inside is a necessity in today’s NFL. That’s why the Eagles signed Malik Jackson
https://www.philly.com/eagles/malik-jackson-eagles-inside-pressure-quarterbacks-fletcher-cox-tim-jernigan-20190311.html

Berman Phil.com: Report: Jordan Hicks will head to Cardinals on a four-year deal
https://www.philly.com/eagles/jordan-hicks-signs-cardinals-eagles-free-agency-linebackers-20190312.html

PITTSBURGH
Cook Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Mike Tomlin gets chance to take back his team
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/ron-cook/2019/03/11/pittsburgh-steelers-mike-tomlin-antonio-brown-leveon-bell-nfl-free-agency/stories/201903120012

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: The Antonio Brown and Le'Veon Bell stories are far from finished
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/03/11/antonio-brown-raiders-trade-steelers-le-veon-bell-free-agency/stories/201903110086

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Le'Veon Bell goes to Jets for less than Steelers' offer last year
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/03/13/le-veon-bell-jets-contract-steelers/stories/201903130074

Bouchette Pittsburgh Post Gazette: Steelers land cornerback for $25.5 million, keep LB Anthony Chickillo
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2019/03/12/Steelers-sign-free-agent-cornerback-for-25-5-million/stories/201903120155

SAN FRANCISCO
Branch SF Chronicle: Report: 49ers agree to trade for Chiefs pass-rusher Dee Ford
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Report-49ers-agree-to-trade-for-Chiefs-13683763.php

Branch SF Chronicle: Report: 49ers to sign linebacker Kwon Alexander to $54 million deal
https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/Report-49ers-to-sign-ILB-Alexander-to-54-13679554.php

SEATTLE
Clayton ESPN 710 Seattle: Where free agency’s early start leaves the Seahawks
http://sports.mynorthwest.com/613918/clayton-seahawks-free-agency-early-start/amp/

Stone Seattle Times: Could Earl Thomas return to the Seahawks? Not so fast
https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/could-earl-thomas-return-to-the-seahawks-not-so-fast/?

TAMPA BAY
Fennelly TB Times: Only the Bucs can be bad and broke at same time
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/03/12/only-the-bucs-can-be-bad-and-broke-at-same-time/?

Stroud TB Times: Bucs strike deals with kicker Cairo Santos, Browns receiver Breshad Perriman
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/03/13/bucs-strike-deals-with-kicker-cairo-santos-browns-receiver-breshad-perriman/

Stroud TB Times: Bucs regain linebacker, plan to sign Deone Bucannon to a one-year deal
https://www.tampabay.com/sports/bucs/2019/03/12/bucs-regain-linebacker-plan-to-sign-deone-bucannon-to-a-one-year-deal/?

TENNESSEE
Bacharach The Tennessean: Adam Humphries adds toughness, reliability to Titans offense
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3129095002

Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans reportedly to sign former Rams lineman Rodger Saffold
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3143278002

Bacharach The Tennessean: Titans reportedly signing former Dolphins defensive lineman Cameron Wake
https://amp.tennessean.com/amp/3146360002

WASHINGTON
Snider Washington Post: Redskins are set up for a savvy NFL draft

“The Redskins have been eyeing Duke QB Daniel Jones for their first pick, and he’ll probably be available given that Jacksonville, at No. 7, is filling its quarterback need with former Eagles QB Nick Foles. But some draft gurus feel Jones might be a second-rounder, so Washington shouldn’t press. Instead, they should try for one of the Ole Miss receivers, D.K. Metcalf or A.J. Brown. Metcalf has more athleticism while Brown is steadier. Either way, Washington needs to pick a playmaking receiver.”

https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/express/2019/03/12/redskins-are-set-up-savvy-nfl-draft/

Carpenter Washington Post: Redskins agree to sign former Giants safety Landon Collins for six years, $84 million
https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/sports/2019/03/11/redskins-reach-agreement-with-former-giants-safety-landon-collins/

Keim ESPN Washington: Landon Collins provides Redskins what they've long needed
http://www.espn.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/38254/landon-collins-provides-redskins-what-theyve-long-needed

Copeland Washington Post: Landon Collins is a good player, so why the raised eyebrows? Redskins history
https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/landon-collins-is-a-good-player-so-why-the-raised-eyebrows-redskins-history/2019/03/11/922c95e0-4437-11e9-90f0-0ccfeec87a61_story.html

Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP)
3/11/19, 3:49 PM
Landon Collins is a very good player, and lord knows the Skins need more of those. I don't think anyone watched them last season and thought, "If they just had a better version of D.J. Swearinger, even if it costs $14 million a year, they'd really have something.

Colleges/Draft

Miller B/R: Best 2019 NFL Draft Prospects Nobody Is Talking About
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2825080-best-2019-nfl-draft-prospects-nobody-is-talking-about

C
Doyel Indianapolis Star: Despite snub from NFL scouting combine, Notre Dame center Sam Mustipher intent on beating the odds
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/notre-dame/notre-dame-insider/2019/03/12/despite-nfl-draft-combine-snub-notre-dame-center-sam-mustipher-not-done-yet/3130078002/

LB
Pflum BBV: Washington linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven might be undersized, but should the Giants be interested anyway?
https://www.bigblueview.com/2019/3/11/18259851/2019-nfl-draft-prospect-profile-ben-burr-kirven-lb-washington-scouting-report-ny-giants

History

Habib Palm Beach Post: Joe Auer, who scored TD on Miami Dolphins' first-ever play, dies at 77
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/20190311/joe-auer-who-scored-td-on-miami-dolphins-first-ever-play-dies-at-77?template=ampart#click=https://t.co/1dsIvsg46e

Minn Star Tribune: Former Minneapolis Central, Nebraska and NFL player Russell Gary dies at 59
http://m.startribune.com/former-minneapolis-central-nebraska-and-nfl-player-russell-gary-dies-at-59/507009612/

Giants Birthdays 3-13

Cliff Chatman RB D4-Central Oklahoma 1981 NYG IR 1981 NYG 1982 3-12-1959

D.J. Fluker T/RG W-SD 2017 NYG 2017 3-13-1991

Brian Saxton TE UDFA-Boston College 1996 NYG 1996 3-13-1972

In Memoriam

John Chickerneo B/LB D3-Pittsburgh 1939 NYG 1942 Born 3-13-1917 Died 10-93-1995

George Kershaw E UDFA-Colgate 1949 NYG 1949 Born 3-13-19 Died 4-20-2002

Giants Birthdays 3-12

Billy Ard LG D8-Wake Forest 1981 NYG 1981-1988 3-12-1959

Victor Hampton CB UDFA-South Carolina 2014 NYG 2014 3-12-1992

Jimmy Norris DB UDFA-Upsala 1987 NYG 1987 3-12-1964

Shaun Rogers LDT/RDT FA-NO 2012 NYG 2012-2013 3-12-1979

In Memoriam

Don McCafferty E D13-Ohio State 1943 NYG 1946 Born 3-12-1921 Died 7-28-1974

Jim Sivell RG W-BKN 1944 NYG 1944-1945 Born 3-12-1914 Died 3-16-1997