04.29.12

Quick News: Undrafted Free Agents

Top undrafted free-agent list led by Washington RB Chris Polk – NFL News NFL NewsTop undrafted free-agent list led by Washington RB Chris PolkNFL NewsBy Gil Brandt NFL.com By Gil Brandt NFL.com Last season, 59 undrafted free agents were on Week 1 rosters. So, despite not being selected in the 2012 NFL Draft, these players still have a chance of finding the right situation to succeed. 1.Washington RB Chris Polk Signs With Philadelphia Eagles As Undrafted Free AgentSB NationHuskies' Polk signs free-agent deal with EaglesHeraldNetStar Huskies running back Chris Polk not taken in NFL draftThe Seattle TimesBleacher Report -TheNewsTribune.com (blog) -KHQ Right Nowall 56 news articles »Read more… Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams – NFL News KVALUndrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teamsNFL NewsBy NFL.com Now that the 2012 NFL Draft is in the books, teams are scrambling to sign the best undrafted rookie free agents. Here is a list of players who have signed or agreed to terms with teams thus far. This will be updated as transactions …Jermaine Kearse among Seahawks' undrafted rookie free agentsThe Seattle Times (blog)Former Husky Jermaine Kearse and 9 others to join SeahawksHeraldNet (blog)Chris Polk Signs With Eagles and Jermaine Kearse to SeahawksThe [...]

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04.28.12

Quick News: Delmon Young Arrested

Delmon Young’s arrest raises issue of reputation, free-agent value – Detroit Free Press Toronto StarDelmon Young's arrest raises issue of reputation, free-agent valueDetroit Free PressBy John Lowe Delmon Young followed a huge postseason last year with a huge spring training this year, and he seemed poised for a huge season that would lead to a huge contract when he becomes a free agent this fall. Young hits fifth for the Tigers, …Detroit OF Delmon Young apologizes after arrestU.S. News & World ReportDelmon Young's Arrest and the Problem With Athletes as Role ModelsHuffington Post (blog)all 898 news articles »Read more… Tigers’ Delmon Young arrested, could face hate-crime charge in New York – The Detroit News Tigers' Delmon Young arrested, could face hate-crime charge in New YorkThe Detroit NewsBy Lynn Henning New York— Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young was arrested Friday morning outside the Hilton team hotel in mid-Manhattan and is being investigated for a possible hate crime in addition to his charge of aggravated harassment.Read more… Tigers OF Delmon Young apologizes; lawyer about to post bond – Detroit Free Press Tigers OF Delmon Young apologizes; lawyer about to post bondDetroit Free PressBy Robin Erb Tigers leftfielder Delmon Young, left, exits Manhattan criminal [...]

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04.3.12

Quick News: Matt Cain

Matt Cain gets additional 5 years, $112.5 million – San Francisco Chronicle Los Angeles TimesMatt Cain gets additional 5 years, $112.5 millionSan Francisco Chronicle"This is a decision that was made pretty simple for us," Matt Cain said. Simple for the Giants, too. They knew if they didn't ante up, another team would – next winter when Cain would have been a free agent. There's no threat of that now.Giants, Matt Cain agree to record six-year dealLos Angeles TimesRight-hander Matt Cain agrees to $127.5 million, 6-year contract with San …Washington PostJoey Votto, Matt Cain Sign Huge Contract Extensions: Fan ReactionYahoo! SportsMinneapolis Star Tribune -ESPN -USA TODAYall 405 news articles »Read more… Giants’ Matt Cain lands biggest contract for right-hander – Washington Times Washington TimesGiants' Matt Cain lands biggest contract for right-handerWashington TimesAP San Francisco Giants pitcher Matt Cain smiles during a news conference Monday, April 2, 2012, in San Francisco. Cain and the Giants agreed Monday to a $127.5 million, six-year contract, the largest deal for a right-handed pitcher in baseball history …MLB: Matt Cain agrees to $127.5M, 6-year deal with GiantsSalt Lake TribuneReaction To Jimenez SuspensionESPNNational sports digestPost-BulletinShreveport Times -Boston.com -San Antonio Expressall 1,034 news articles »Read more… Joey Votto or Matt Cain: Whose team got [...]

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03.24.12

Quick News: Marion Barber

Bears running back Marion Barber retires – Chicago Tribune ESPNBears running back Marion Barber retiresChicago TribuneThe addition of Michael Bush to the Chicago Bears' backfield seemed to spell the end for Marion Barber. But maybe Barber knew the end was coming long before any personnel decisions were made. Barber, 28, has decided to retire, the Bears announced …Marion Barber retires at age 28ESPNBears RB Marion Barber says he's retiring from NFLWashington PostRunning back Marion Barber retires from NFLUSA TODAYFox Newsall 136 news articles »Read more… Graham to Ravens; Barber quits – Chicago Sun-Times Graham to Ravens; Barber quitsChicago Sun-TimesBY MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com March 23, 2012 8:58PM As expected, the Bears will move on without Pro Bowl special-teams ace Corey Graham and running back Marion Barber. Both players left on their own terms Friday. Graham, an unrestricted free …and more »Read more… Marion Barber was done in Chicago – ESPN (blog) Marion Barber was done in ChicagoESPN (blog)By Kevin Seifert Marion Barber's days with the Chicago Bears were numbered from the moment the team demonstrated interest in free agent running back Michael Bush. So while Barber's retirement announcement Friday was surprising, we already knew he …Read more…

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03.19.12

Quick News: Wilson Chandler

Wilson Chandler, back at last – ESPN (blog) ESPN (blog)Wilson Chandler, back at lastESPN (blog)By JA Adande AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki With a five-year, $37 million deal in hand, Wilson Chandler is back in Denver's fold. No more communicating with teammates through a translation app on his iPhone. Wilson Chandler, the first of the three Denver Nuggets …Nuggets re-sign Wilson Chandler to 5-year dealBoston.comDenver Nuggets Re-Sign Wilson Chandler to Multiyear ContractBusinessWeekall 228 news articles »Read more… Nuggets, Wilson Chandler near deal – ESPN NBCSports.comNuggets, Wilson Chandler near dealESPNBy Marc Stein | ESPN.com The Denver Nuggets are closing in on a long-term deal with restricted free agent Wilson Chandler, according to sources with knowledge of the talks. Sources said the deal could be completed as early as Friday.How Wilson Chandler's Additon Will Improve Nugget's Playoff ChancesBleacher ReportWilson Chandler Close to Signing 5-Year, $30+ Million Deal in DenverSLAM OnlineWilson Chandler: Report: Wilson Chandler, Nugs close to dealRotoworld.comSB Nation -NBCSports.com -Washington Postall 345 news articles »Read more… Breaking down the Nene-for-JaVale McGee trade and the Wilson Chandler re … – Denver Stiffs Globe and MailBreaking down the Nene-for-JaVale McGee trade and the Wilson Chandler re …Denver StiffsNot one to sit on his hands, Nuggets vice president of basketball [...]

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03.14.12

Quick News: John Carlson

Homecoming: Vikings sign former Minnesota prep star John Carlson to 5-year deal – Washington Post The Seattle Times (blog)Homecoming: Vikings sign former Minnesota prep star John Carlson to 5-year dealWashington PostMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings have signed John Carlson to a five-year deal, bringing the tight end back to his home state. The 27-year-old Carlson spent his first four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks. But he missed all of last season after …John Carlson leaves KC for MinnesotaESPN (blog)TE John Carlson agrees to go to MinnesotaThe Seattle Times (blog)Report: Vikings sign TE John Carlson to five-year, $25M dealCBSSports.com (blog)SB Nation -Fox Newsall 116 news articles »Read more… John Carlson joins Holmgren-era exodus – ESPN (blog) John Carlson joins Holmgren-era exodusESPN (blog)By Mike Sando Tight end John Carlson's five-year contract agreement with the Minnesota Vikings leaves Seattle with three remaining draft choices from the Mike Holmgren era. Red Bryant, Brandon Mebane and Ben Obomanu are the survivors.Read more… Health the only question for John Carlson – ESPN (blog) Health the only question for John CarlsonESPN (blog)Thanks to AFC West colleague Bill Williamson, we've known for a few hours that the Minnesota Vikings were likely to make tight end John Carlson their first free-agent [...]

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03.14.12

Quick News: Nfl Free Agents 2012

NFL Free Agents 2012 – More Than Just Peyton Manning – Sportige SportigeNFL Free Agents 2012 – More Than Just Peyton ManningSportigePeyton Manning is the biggest fish in the 2012 pool of NFL free agents and is still meeting with teams, with the Tennessee Titans next on the list. Does Manning being a Vol alumni make any difference? Does the house he owns in Chattanooga make any …2012 NFL Free Agents: Predicting Where Top QBs Will End UpBleacher Report2012 NFL free agency: Manning madness tops 10 best story linesSportingNews.comTop 100 2012 NFL Free AgentsCBSSports.com (blog)Brownsville Herald -SB Nation -Fantasy Knuckleheadsall 3,048 news articles »Read more… Buffalo Bills court 2 on first day of free agency: DE Mario Williams, WR … – Washington Post Bleacher ReportBuffalo Bills court 2 on first day of free agency: DE Mario Williams, WR …Washington PostAnd add receiver Robert Meachem into the mix of free agents the Bills are showing serious interest in. The Bills opened the NFL's free-agency period on Tuesday attempting to make a big splash by meeting with both Williams, the former Houston Texans …2012 NFL Free Agents: Mario Williams Would Regret Not Signing with the BillsBleacher ReportBears couldn't lose by adding Texans free agent Mario [...]

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