New York Jets CB Darrelle Revis was informed of his impending release from the team Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Bills | Stephon Gilmore will not receive tag
Impending free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Bills) is not a candidate for the franchise tag in large part due to how much it would handicap the Buffalo Bills’ ability to sign free agents, according to the Buffalo News. The Bills are projected to have roughly $21 million in salary-cap space, and the franchise tag for a cornerback this season will cost about $15 million.
Cowboys | No extension talks for Jason Witten
The Dallas Cowboys are in no rush to talk to TE Jason Witten about a contract extension as he enters the final season of his five-year, $37 million deal, according to team executive vice president Stephen Jones.
Broncos | Denver the favorite to sign Tony Romo
Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo is expected to be released this offseason. If he is released, the Denver Broncos are considered the frontrunners to sign the veteran quarterback, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Jaguars | Jacksonville wants to trade Davon House
Jacksonville Jaguars CB Davon House is being shopped, according to a source. The Jaguars are expected to release him if they cannot find a trade partner. House is owed $6 million next season.
Cowboys | Dallas could draft quarterback
With Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo likely gone, the Cowboys are not ruling out drafting a rookie quarterback in the later rounds of the NFL Draft.
Cowboys | Jaylon Smith could play with brace
Dallas Cowboys LB Jaylon Smith (knee) could play with a brace on his foot if it is needed, according to vice president Stephen Jones. Jones added that the sky is the limit for the young linebacker.
Steelers | Martavis Bryant to be reinstated soon?
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant could be reinstated in as soon as two weeks ‘if the [NFL] does not drag its feet’, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ed Bouchette. Bryant applied for reinstatement in January after serving a one-year suspension for his second violation of failing drug tests.
Steelers | Markus Wheaton may not return
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent WR Markus Wheaton has been shown little interest as far as being re-signed, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Buccaneers | Three Buccaneers tendered
Tampa Bay Buccaneers exclusive rights free agents LB Adarius Glanton, WR Freddie Martino and CB Jude Adjei-Barimah were tendered Tuesday, Feb. 28.