Updating a previous report, Cleveland Browns RB Trent Richardson is expected to receive a four-year guaranteed contract worth close to $21 million based on the NFL’s new rookie slotting system.
Browns | Trent Richardson to receive around $21 million
Cleveland Browns DL Phil Taylor agreed to a combination guaranteed base/roster bonus for 2014 instead of a full guarantee. The $750,000 roster bonus, due in early March 2013, forces the Browns to make an early decision on whether or not to keep Taylor for the year. His base salary for the final year is also $750,000.
Browns | Decision to come next March on Phil Taylor
Cleveland Browns QB Brandon Weeden has yet to sign his contract because he is looking for a fully guaranteed contract of four years, according to league sources. Weeden is set to receive a four-year deal worth about $8.1 million based on the NFL’s new rookie slotting system, but the point of contention is a fourth-year guarantee rather than the three many players in the late first round receive.
Browns | Brandon Weeden looking for full guarantee
The Seattle Seahawks believe Chris Clemons, whose upset with his current contract, will show up for training camp, according to a report. Clemons has already skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp.
Chris Clemons reportedly expected at Seahawks camp
The 28-year-old rookie is looking for a four-year, fully guaranteed deal, according to The Plain Dealer. Rest easy Browns fans, Weeden sounded confident a deal will get done.
Brandon Weeden, Browns reportedly stuck on contract
With the hiring of Dirk Koetter to replace offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey, the Falcons might be looking to air the ball out a bit more, according to an offensive assistant.
Atlanta Falcons aide hints at pass-heavy offense
With the hiring of Dirk Koetter to replace offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey, the Falcons might be looking to air the ball out a bit more, according to an offensive assistant.
Atlanta Falcons aide hints at new offensive strategy
Green Bay Packers WR Donald Driver could be on the roster bubble during training camp because the team may want to give WRs Randall Cobb, Tori Gurley and Diondre Borel more playing time this season.
Our View: We think Driver makes the team, but is clearly in the twilight of his career. He’ll likely sit behind guys like Cobb as the team tries to work in some younger WRs in the rotation.
Packers | Donald Driver still may be on roster bubble
The Seattle Seahawks expect DE Chris Clemons to report to training camp on time even though he is unhappy with his current contract situation. Clemons skipped the team’s mandatory minicamp because of his contract.
Seahawks | Chris Clemons expected to report to camp
The Buffalo Bills see WR T.J. Graham as an outside receiver because that is where he can use his deep speed the best.
Our View: Graham impressed our staff in attendance at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. He showed good tenacity when going after the ball, with speed and moves after the catch.
Bills | See T.J. Graham as outside WR