NFL Free Agency Live: Rounding Up Monday’s News And Rumors
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9:17 p.m.: Dwayne Allen is staying with the Indianapolis Colts, according to ProFootballTalk.
Wow: Colts keep TE Dwayne Allen, per source. Four-year deal.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 8, 2016
It's a four-year, $29.4M deal for Colts TE Dwayne Allen, with $12M paid out in year one, $17M through year two. He had 16 catches last year.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 8, 2016
7:07 p.m.: DeMarco Murray has a new home — again.
The running back’s agency, SportsTrust Advisors, tweeted that the Philadelphia Eagles are set to trade Murray to the Tennessee Titans.
A trade & new contract has been orchestrated to make @DeMarcoMurray a member of the Tennessee @Titans. pic.twitter.com/WlUez4wyXT
— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) March 8, 2016
ESPN’s Adam Schefter provided more details on the trade.
Tennessee finalizing deal for Eagles RB DeMarco Murray, league sources tell ESPN. Trade expected to be complete for new league year Weds
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
Confirmed source says DeMarco Murray's agent, Bill Johnson, finalizing terms that will get Eagles RB Murray to the Titans.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 8, 2016
6:21 p.m.: The Associated Press is reporting that the Maxwell/Alonso-to-Miami trade is a done deal.
https://twitter.com/Steve_Wine/status/706970690147192833
3:37 p.m.: It looks as though the trade sending cornerback Byron Maxwell and linebacker Kiko Alonso to Miami is all but official.
Kiko Alonso & Byron Maxwell have both been informed they are being traded to the #Dolphins, pending physicals, source said. It's happening
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
3:03 p.m.: ESPN’s Adam Schefter has some more details on the Dolphins-Eagles trade that’s reportedly in the works.
Eagles-Dolphins now trying to finalize trade that will send Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell to MIA for draft-pick comp, per league
source.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 7, 2016
2:52 p.m.: It looks as though linebacker Bruce Irvin is getting interest from all over the league.
#Seahawks LB Bruce Irvin has clear interest from #Jaguars & #Falcons, with many connections. But keep an eye on #AZCardinals. They like him
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
Rapoport also reported that the Philadelphia Eagles might be having themselves a fire sale.
#Eagles have made it known that it's not just DeMarco Murray who is available, but also Ryan Mathews, as well, for the right price.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
1:46 p.m.: The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly are holding on to wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey, per NFL Media’s Rand Getlin.
I'm told WR Darrius Heyward-Bey and the #Steelers have agreed to a multi-year deal. Had multiple suitors but believes Pittsburgh is special.
— Rand Getlin (@RandGetlin) March 7, 2016
The #Steelers deal for WR Darrius Heyward-Bey that @Rand_Getlin reported is 3 years, $3.8M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
1:41 p.m.: There hasn’t been too much going on Monday as far as agreements go, but there sure have been a lot of players getting released. Sun Sentinel reporter Omar Kelly reported that the Dolphins are expected to make a few cuts.
Miami #Dolphins expected to release Pro Bowl cornerback Brent Grimes https://t.co/jg9d59ggeo
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) March 7, 2016
Jordan Cameron's future with the Dolphins also isn't on solid footing. It appears Cameron Wake is safe FOR NOW. Adam Gase gets new team
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) March 7, 2016
11:44 a.m.: There might already be a trade in the works between the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles, per NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.
The #Dolphins are in talks with the #Eagles on a trade for CB Byron Maxwell, source said. It's in the works,
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 7, 2016
11:41 a.m.: Former New England Patriots tight end Scott Chandler is seeing how things are in enemy territory, NFL Media’s Albert Breer reported.
Source says Colts have ex-Pats TE Scott Chandler in for a visit today.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 7, 2016
11:29 a.m.: It looks as though Robert Griffin III officially is a free agent after being cut by the Washington Redskins.
https://twitter.com/CharlesRobinson/status/706868736582496256
It was a blessing guys. I just want to say thank you. pic.twitter.com/wzHbsRMlhL
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 7, 2016
10:37 a.m.: The NFL’s legal tampering period finally is here.
The league’s free agents can begin to negotiate with teams at noon ET, and there could be some significant shakeups around the NFL. For example, a loaded group of free agent running backs that includes Doug Martin, Matt Forte, Lamar Miller, Arian Foster, Chris Ivory and more could change the dynamic on many teams.
Plus, things already are heating up before free agency begins with some news from ESPN’s Dianna Marie Russini and Ed Werder.
The Redskins are informing RG3 today they are releasing him per sources.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 7, 2016
#Giants have informed WR Victor Cruz they will release him unless he agrees to pay cut. Negotiations under way, per source
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) March 7, 2016
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