Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco’s agent will meet with the Ravens this weekend at the NFL combine to discuss a possible restructured deal.
Footballguys View: The Ravens need to re-work some deals in order to get enough money to be somewhat active in free agency this year. If Flacco’s contract is restructured it would give Baltimore some breathing room on figuring out how to manage nearly $85 million in cap space from now until 2018.
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent RB Fred Jackson wants to keep playing and will not retire this offseason.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers impending free-agent RB Doug Martin likely will look for more than $6 or $7 million per season from the Buccaneers if they want to re-sign him.
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Mike X. Adams (back) did not respond well to back surgery last year. He did not return to play for the 2015 season and will not return until he can prove he can handle things physically.
New York Jets CB Antonio Cromartie was released Monday, Feb. 22.
Footballguys View: Clearing up $8 million in cap space, and leaving no dead money, this was a move that we were all anticipating for some time. Cromartie is not the same player he used to be, but some team should give him a shot as veteran depth…and for a lower price. The Jets will turn to Marcus Williams to fill the void.
Philadelphia Eagles S Malcolm Jenkins agreed to a five-year contract extension Monday, Feb. 22. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Footballguys View: Jenkins was everywhere in 2015, finishing with a career-high 91 solo tackles last season. He was going to make $5.5 million this year, and this new contract likely lowered that cap number while extending Jenkins through 2020.
The Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons and New York Giants are all expected to express interest in Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent WR Mohamed Sanu if he becomes available. Sanu had 33 catches for 394 yards and no touchdowns as his role diminished last year. He’s seeking a larger role with a new team.
Free-agent DE Chris Long (Rams) has been pursued by contenders, but he may not sign quickly as he’s expecting the birth of his child soon.
Free-agent DE Chris Long (Rams) has been pursued by contenders, but he may not sign quickly as he’s expecting the birth of his child soon.
Kansas City Chiefs impending free-agent SS Eric Berry hasn’t made progress in extension talks, but the team is expected to work on an extension.