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NFL | Hayden Hatten back from suspension Tue Oct 15, 08:52 PM
Free-agent WR Hayden Hatten (Seahawks) was reinstated from suspension on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Link to story NFL | Jabril Cox receives clearance by doctors Sat Oct 12, 10:00 AM
Free-agent LB Jabril Cox (Vikings), who has been rehabbing from groin surgery, has received medical clearance to resume playing and is expected to work out for NFL teams in the near future.
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NFL | Shi Smith suspended Thu Oct 10, 02:58 AM
Free-agent WR Shi Smith (Chiefs) was suspended for six games by the Commissioner, effective as of Week 5. Smith's suspension will conclude on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
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NFL | Tariq Carpenter draws a suspension Thu Oct 10, 02:56 AM
Free-agent LB Tariq Carpenter (Steelers) was suspended by the Commissioner for six games, effective as of Week 5. Carpenter's suspension will conclude Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Link to story NFL | Three suspensions lifted Tue Sep 10, 09:48 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Thomas (Saints), CB J.C. Jackson (Patriots) and DE Al-Quadin Muhammad (Cowboys) were reinstated from suspension on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
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NFL | Ryan Tannehill was contacted by multiple teams Sun Sep 8, 09:53 AM
Free-agent QB Ryan Tannehill (Titans) received interest from several NFL teams during the offseason, according to multiple sources. However, he would only be interested in returning to the league to play for a playoff contender with the need for a quarterback, a strong offensive line and multiple offensive weapons, if the money was right.
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NFL | Teagan Quitoriano to miss a few weeks Wed Sep 4, 07:43 PM
Free-agent TE Teagan Quitoriano (calf) is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks because of a strained calf but should be ready to sign with a team when he is healthy, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Ricky Stromberg to undergo surgery Mon Sep 2, 06:34 PM
Free-agent C Ricky Stromberg (knee) is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery and is expected to be sidelined for seven to eight weeks, according to a source.
Link to story NFL | Tae Davis to miss a few weeks Mon Sep 2, 06:13 PM
Free-agent LB Tae Davis (foot) is expected to be sidelined for two to three weeks because of a foot sprain, according to a source.
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NFL | Michael Thomas handed a one-game ban Fri Aug 30, 04:39 PM
Free-agent WR Michael Thomas (Saints) was suspended by the NFL for one week due to a violation of league rules on Friday, Aug. 30.
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NFL | Tyus Bowser making the rounds Wed Aug 28, 10:12 PM
Free-agent LB Tyus Bowser (Ravens) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts Tuesday, Aug. 27, and the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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NFL | Chris Claybrooks received suspension Sat Aug 24, 09:18 AM
Free-agent CB Chris Claybrooks (Jaguars) was suspended eight games by the National Football League for violating the league's personal conduct policy. However, since he was on the commissioner exempt list last season, his time was deemed served, so he is now eligible to try out or sign with any team.
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NFL | J.C. Jackson suspended for opener Fri Aug 23, 05:31 PM
Free-agent CB J.C. Jackson (Patriots) has been suspended for the first game of the 2024 regular season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.
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NFL | Several teams interested in Tyre Phillips Fri Aug 23, 01:08 PM
Free-agent OT Tyre Phillips (Giants) has reportedly been making significant progress toward a return from his quad injury in Week 17 last season, according to sources, who also note that several teams have reached out to him recently.
Link to story NFL | Colt McCoy retires Mon Aug 19, 11:28 AM
Former Arizona Cardinals QB Colt McCoy announced his retirement Monday, Aug. 19.
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NFL | Tavon Austin retiring Wed Aug 14, 09:10 AM
Free-agent WR Tavon Austin (Bills) announced his retirement from professional football Tuesday, Aug. 13.
| Footballguys view: Austin hadn't hit the stat sheet since 2021 and never delivered on the promise of being the #8 overall pick in the 2013 draft. The NFL's offensive trends have embraced lighter, versatile skill players since Austin came into the league. He might have had more success if he had come along in 2023 instead of 2013. |
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NFL | Colin Kaepernick still wants to play Mon Aug 12, 11:46 PM
Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick still hopes to return to the NFL, he said on Monday, Aug. 12.
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NFL | Nick Foles retires Thu Aug 8, 11:40 AM
Free-agent QB Nick Foles announced his retirement from the NFL on Thursday, Aug. 8.
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NFL | Cole Hikutini receiving interest Fri Aug 2, 07:23 PM
Free-agent TE Cole Hikutini (Giants) is receiving interest from multiple teams and is expected to sign with a team in the near future, according to sources.
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NFL | A.J. Klein calls it a career Tue Jul 30, 02:18 PM
Free-agent LB A.J. Klein announced his retirement on Tuesday, July 30.
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NFL | Isaiah Buggs receives some legal punishment Fri Jul 26, 01:11 PM
Free-agent DL Isaiah Buggs (Chiefs) was convicted of two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty and sentenced to a year of hard labor - of which he will serve 60 days - according to the Associated Press on Friday, July 26.
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NFL | Kenyan Drake hanging up his cleats Fri Jul 19, 04:23 PM
Free-agent RB Kenyan Drake announced his retirement from the NFL on Friday, July 19.
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NFL | Tyre Phillips to be cleared soon Thu Jul 18, 09:55 PM
Free-agent OT Tyre Phillips (quadriceps) is expected to be fully cleared by mid-August, according to his agent.
Link to story NFL | Randall Cobb not officially retired Thu Jul 18, 12:42 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent Randall Cobb is not officially retired from the NFL and is still open to playing if an opportunity arises, according to sources Thursday, July 18.
| Footballguys view: Cobb is stepping into the booth as an analyst for the SEC Network, but he could make a comeback in the right situation. He's not the same player he used to be, and Cobb caught just five passes for 39 yards and a touchdown in 11 games last season. |
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NFL | Randall Cobb stepping into booth Thu Jul 18, 10:47 AM
Former Green Bay Packers and New York Jets WR Randall Cobb has retired from the NFL and accepted a position with the SEC Network as a studio analyst.
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NFL | Justin Simmons looking for contender Wed Jul 17, 04:03 PM
Free-agent S Justin Simmons (Broncos) said he wants to sign with a contender and is willing to wait for the right opportunity.
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NFL | Stephon Gilmore still waiting Tue Jul 16, 05:36 PM
Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Cowboys) said he is still waiting to sign with a team but believes he can be a starting cornerback in the NFL.
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NFL | Shedeur Sanders refutes team preference report Tue Jul 16, 12:55 PM
Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders replied to a tweet on X July 12, which refuted a report that he had a list of teams he preferred to play for. The teams listed were the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens or Philadelphia Eagles.
Link to story NFL | Deven Thompkins won't face discipline Tue Jul 16, 12:18 PM
Free-agent WR Deven Thompkins (Buccaneers) won't face punishment from the league after they didn't find sufficient evidence in his domestic abuse allegations.
| Footballguys view: Per NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy (via FOX Sports' Greg Auman), Thompkins has been cleared of accusations from his wife of abuse: "Following a review of the matter, the league did not discover sufficient evidence to support a finding of a violation of the personal conduct policy," McCarthy said. |
NFL | Justin Simmons not sure when he'll sign Sat Jul 13, 12:23 PM
Free-agent S Justin Simmons (Broncos) is not sure when he'll sign with a team in free agency, he said on Thursday, July 11. 'Who knows? I could sign tomorrow, I could sign two weeks into camp, I could sign the first game of the season. You just never know how these things go,' he said. 'So, it's caused me to slow down and give up control because it's not in my control.'
| Footballguys view: Simmons is going to be on a roster before the start of the regular season. Even though he's still a free agent at this time of year, Simmons should command a nice salary - but he's likely looking for a contender (and may have to take a reduced price). We'll see who gets a deal done in the next month or so. |
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NFL | Immense interest in Justin Simmons Fri Jul 12, 10:49 AM
Free-agent S Justin Simmons (Broncos) is drawing considerable interest, and NFL insider Ian Rapoport thinks Simmons may be the best free agent still available.
| Footballguys view: Simmons is a ball hawk at the safety position, and some team is going to get a great player. The Broncos moved for salary cap reasons, but Simmons can still play good football. We should see Simmons sign with a contender before the start of the regular season. |
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NFL | Leonard Fournette ready for another year Tue Jul 9, 02:11 PM
Free-agent RB Leonard Fournette (Bills) is 'in the best shape of his career,' according to his agent, who expects him to 'have a new home soon.'
| Footballguys view: Fournette's agents, Ari Nissim and Pat Capra, had Adam Schefter post on social media that Fournette wants to be in training camp. While the newly hired reps succeeded in getting the word out, whether any teams want the 29-year-old Fournette remains an open question. Profootballtalk.com reminded readers that after the Buccaneers released him in March of 2023, it took Fournette seven months to sign with another team, and when the Bills finally signed him in October, he managed just 12 carries for 40 yards in two games. At this point, he's a long shot to make a regular-season roster. |
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NFL | Tre Nixon retiring Mon Jul 8, 05:37 PM
Free-agent WR Tre Nixon (Patriots) announced his retirement from professional football Monday, July 8.
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NFL | Tashaun Gipson intends to play after suspension Mon Jul 8, 03:10 PM
Free-agent S Tashaun Gipson (49ers) intends to play following his six-game suspension due to violating the NFL's performance-enhancing drug policy, he announced Monday, July 8.
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NFL | Martavis Bryant wants to continue playing Sat Jul 6, 03:39 AM
Free-agent WR Martavis Bryant (Cowboys) said he believes he can help a team if they are willing to give him an opportunity. He said he talked with Carolina Panthers senior assistant recently but did not indicate he is close to a deal.
| Footballguys view: Bryant was with the Cowboys' practice squad for the 2023 season, but he hasn't played a regular-season snap since 2018 when he was with the Raiders. Earlier this year, Bryant was scheduled to workout with the Commanders and now the Panthers may be interested. Bryant may land on a roster, but he's a long shot to do much. |
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NFL | C.J. Stroud, Bryce Young shared strange struggle Sat Jul 6, 03:39 AM
Carolina Panthers Bryce Young (21.5%) and Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud (19.9) did not share much in common during their rookie seasons, but the top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft ranked first and second, respectively, in the league in bad-throw percentage last year, according to Pro Football Reference.
| Footballguys view: As rookies in 2023, both quarterbacks had some struggles - Young much more than Stroud. With a year under their belt, we imagine both quarterbacks will improve their on-target percentage. We certainly love the weapons around Stroud more than we do the guys around Young. While Stroud looks like a superstar in the making, Young has a ton of questions about him entering 2024. |
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NFL | Patrick Peterson will be ready when called Fri Jul 5, 05:11 PM
Free-agent CB Patrick Peterson (Steelers) said he will be ready for training camp if a team wants to sign him.
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NFL | Tashaun Gipson suspension update Tue Jul 2, 06:08 PM
Updating a previous report, free-agent S Tashaun Gipson (49ers) has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's performance enhancing substances policy.
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NFL | Tashaun Gipson slapped with suspension Tue Jul 2, 04:29 PM
Free-agent S Tashaun Gipson (49ers) was suspended for the first six games of the 2024 season for an unspecified reason on Tuesday, July 2.
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NFL | Marquette King wants to return to NFL Sun Jun 30, 09:51 AM
Free-agent P Marquette King (UFL), who earned All-UFL honors with the Arlington Renegades, made a recent post on his personal X account expressing his interest in returning to the National Football League. King hasn't punted in the NFL since 2018, when he played four games for the Denver Broncos.
Link to story NFL | Connor Williams wants to stay at center Wed Jun 26, 03:33 PM
Free-agent C Connor Williams (Dolphins) wants to remain at center with his next team and does not want to move to offensive guard, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
Link to story NFL | Teams expected to pursue Kemoko Turay Tue Jun 25, 08:49 PM
Free-agent DE Kemoko Turay (Falcons) is expected to receive interest from multiple teams, according to sources.
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NFL | Shaquille Leonard still wants to play Sun Jun 23, 10:05 AM
Free-agent LB Shaquille Leonard (Eagles) has continued doing offseason training in the hopes of making an NFL roster this year. He ended the 2023 season with the Philadelphia Eagles but has only played in 17 games over the last two years due to various injuries.
| Footballguys view: The descent from the elite to looking for work was swift for Leonard. The Eagles didn't activate him for their playoff loss to Tampa, so the writing was on the wall. Leonard said, "If it happens, it happens. If it don't, it don't", so he seems to be at peace at the possibility of his career being over after six seasons. |
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NFL | James Washington looking to play again Wed Jun 19, 08:41 PM
Free-agent WR James Washington (Colts) is looking to return to the NFL and has received interest from several teams. He could start working out for teams in the near future.
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NFL | Tyre Phillips on track for camp Wed Jun 19, 06:51 PM
Free-agent OT Tyre Phillips (quadriceps) is on track with his recovery from a quadriceps injury and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Link to story NFL | Connor Williams receiving interest Wed Jun 19, 03:25 PM
Free-agent C Connor Williams (knee) is receiving interest from several teams and expects to be ready to play once the regular season begins. He plans to sign with a team before the start of training camp.
| Footballguys view: The Eagles, Jets, Chargers, Bears, and Giants are all possible landing spots for Williams, who is a solid starter that can upgrade unit with questions on the interior offensive line. A return to the Dolphins isn't out of the question. Williams is one of the more consequential free agents left on the market. |
NFL | David Bakhtiari wants to continue playing Tue Jun 18, 08:26 PM
Free-agent OT David Bakhtiari (Packers) said he is happy with his progress from his latest knee surgery and hopes to be able to play a few more seasons.
Link to story NFL | Stephon Gilmore being patient Sat Jun 15, 05:46 PM
Free-agent CB Stephon Gilmore (Cowboys) is 'being patient right now' when it comes to signing with a team, he told media members Friday, June 14. He said no team has met his asking price yet.
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NFL | Jimmy Graham unsure about future Wed Jun 12, 03:04 PM
Free-agent TE Jimmy Graham (Saints) said he is not sure if he will be retiring and will contact the New Orleans Saints before making a final decision.
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NFL | Three teams interested in Jake Bates Wed Jun 12, 01:37 PM
Free-agent PK Jake Bates (Texans) is receiving interest from the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Baltimore Ravens, according to a source. All three teams are looking to meet with Bates.
| Footballguys view: Bates was a standout UFL kicker with makes from 58, 62, and 64 yards among his 17 conversions out of 22 attempts. He was kicking in Ford Field, so it makes sense that the Lions would be looking at him. The Packers could see him as an alternative to Anders Carlson, who missed six field goal attempts and five extra point attempts last year. The Ravens won't be replacing Justin Tucker, but Tucker won't see much work in camp or the preseason, and Bates could build his resume for another team to add him when they find they don't have a true winner in their kicker battle. |
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