8:11 p.m.: Potentially bad news for Patriots fans hoping the team lands running back Reggie Bush.
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7:15 p.m.: The Wallace deal is done, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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6:54 p.m.: Former Dolphins wideout Mike Wallace might be heading to the NFC North, per Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald.
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6:35 p.m.: The Patriots have their eye on a former Bills wide receiver, according to NBC4’s Dianna Marie Russini.
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5:35 p.m.: One of the finalists for Vince Wilfork might have a leg up on the competition.
Wilfork’s agent, who lives in Houston, told Houston’s FOX 26 that the familiarity of the Texans’ coaching staff is “appealing to Vince,” per ESPN. Wilfork played with Texans linebackers coach Mike Vrabel and was coached by defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel.
5:10 p.m.: Roethlisberger’s contract will keep him in Pittsburgh through 2019.
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4:53 p.m.: Another mediocre quarterback appears to be heading to Oakland, per ESPN’s Adam Caplan.
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3:36 p.m.: The Pittsburgh Steelers were serious about keeping Big Ben. The team announced Friday they’ve agreed to terms with the quarterback on a new contract.
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3:33 p.m.: Mike Garafolo has the financial details of C.J. Spiller’s deal with the Saints:
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3:28 p.m.: Goodness gracious, Bills. Buffalo has been making some serious moves lately, and they apparently were enough for Percy Harvin to want to join in. According to Adam Schefter, Harvin has agreed to a one-year deal with the Bills.
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2:15 p.m.: The Patriots likely have to do something to replace Shane Vereen’s role of pass-catching running back after Vereen signed with the Giants. One player who could fill that role is Reggie Bush, who’s meeting the Patriots today, according to ESPN’s Field Yates.
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1:11 p.m.: The New England Patriots are busy today, too. The defending Super Bowl champions have signed tight end Scott Chandler, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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1:10 p.m.: C.J. Spiller is on his way to the Big Easy, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Saints have signed the free-agent running back, per Adam Schefter.
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1:06 p.m.: The AFC East arms race continues, as the Miami Dolphins reportedly have acquired wide receiver Kenny Stills from the New Orleans Saints, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
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12:16 p.m.: Here are the reported financials on the Fairley deal, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
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12:07 p.m.: Take another name off the board.
Defensive tackle Nick Fairley has agreed to a contract with the St. Louis Rams, according to, you guessed it, ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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10:41 a.m.: The Dallas Cowboys saw DeMarco Murray walk away Thursday, and Friday, they’ve come to terms with running back Darren McFadden, according to reports.
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10:30 a.m.: Frank Gore and Andre Johnson are Colts now, and they’re now doing their best to recruit former University of Miami teammate Vince Wilfork.
9:12 a.m.: The Redskins are about to bolster their secondary, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
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8:03 a.m.: It’s been a busy morning for the Tennessee Titans. They’ve reportedly agreed to a deal with Brian Orakpo, and now according to FOX Sports’ Mike Garofolo, the Titans will re-sign linebacker Derrick Morgan.
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Morgan has recorded at least six sacks in each of his last three seasons, so assuming Orakpo (10 sacks in 2013) is healthy this season, Tennesse will likely have a very formidable pass rush.
7:30 a.m.: One name potentially worth monitoring Friday will be Vince Wilfork. The big defensive tackle is a free agent after the Patriots declined to pick up his option last week. Now, it appears Wilfork has at least three offers on the table, according to South Florida Sun-Sentinel writer Omar Kelly.
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7:05 a.m.: It didn’t take long for us to get our first big move of the day. Veteran linebacker Brian Orakpo is heading to Music City, as he’s reportedly agreed to a deal with the Tennessee Titans, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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6 a.m.: The DeMarco Murray watch gripped the NFL on Thursday, and with the free-agent running back now a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s time for more dominoes to fall.
Murray dominated the storylines Thursday, but the focus Friday likely will be on some of the next-level veteran free agents still on the market.
Among the interesting and intriguing names out there now is former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. The Chiefs released the veteran Thursday, and he could be a nice pickup for teams looking to add wide receiver depth.
Bowe’s not the only wide receiver still out there. Percy Harvin is available, with teams like the New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills showing interest. Michael Crabtree still is available, too.
There are also reinforcements on the defensive side of the ball. Greg Hardy remains an odd case, as the defensive end is a fantastic defensive talent, but his off-field issues — including a likely suspension — surely are limiting initial interest. Former first-round pick Nick Fairley also is making the rounds.
Once again, we’ll have it all covered throughout the day, so be sure to check back for all of the latest news and updates.
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