Free Agent Signings around the League

[mayoclinic]

Nothing official until 4PM, but with the Silly Season about to begin, some early reports from Jason La Canfora on Twitter:

- Brandon Alberts to Miami a done deal, will average $10M/year. ProFootballTalk Reports that Alberts has been putting himself on a bunch of Dolphins players' Tiwtter lists.

- Michael Johnson to Tampa Bay apparently a done deal. Will average $8.5M/year, similar to the Everson Griffen deal, with $24M guaranteed.

- Andre Roberts to Washington a done deal.

 

[manxman2601]

@JasonLaCanfora: When the Michael Johnson signing with the Bucs becomes official, I hear the deal will average $8.5M/year with around $24M guaranteed

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[DaBruinz]

Roberts deal is 4yrs/$16M with $8M guaranteed.

 

[mayoclinic]

Roberts deal is 4yrs/$16M with $8M guaranteed.

That's a solid deal for the Redskins. Good player, without overpaying ridiculously. It may also set a baseline for Julian Edelman.

 

[manxman2601]

That's a solid deal for the Redskins. Good player, without overpaying ridiculously. It may also set a baseline for Julian Edelman.

More likely Emmanuel Sanders.

 

[mayoclinic]

More likely Emmanuel Sanders.

Why not both? Edelman had a big season last year, but it's only 1 really good year. Roberts has been consistent and solid over 4 seasons. More receptions, yards and TDs in 4 years than Edelman has had in 5.

I expect Edelman to get more based on his big year and "projected upside", but it shouldn't be ridiculously more, which is why I used the term "baseline".

 

[DaBruinz]

Bunch of re-signings being announced.
Vinatieri back with Colts.
Brandon Tate with the Bengals.
Perry Riley with the Redskins

 

[mayoclinic]

Jon Asamoah to the Falcons for $4.5M/year reportedly a "done deal":

Report: Jon Asamoah will land with Falcons | ProFootballTalk

 

[Tasco]

Michael Johnson to the Bucs: 43.75M/5 years, 24M guaranteed.

That front 7 is looking scary.

https://twitter.com/JosinaAnderson/status/443399142401138688

 

[mayoclinic]

More on the reported "done deal" between Tampa Bay and Michael Johnson:

Report: Bucs, Michael Johnson have already agreed to deal | ProFootballTalk

5 years / $43.75M / $24M guaranteed. I'd offer Lamarr Houston 5 / $39M / $20M guaranteed.

 

[Deus Irae]

Lovie looks like he's trying to rebuild the front 7 to really bring back Buc's fans fond memories of the old Tampa 2, but he won't have a Ronde Barber after he cuts Revis.

 

[mayoclinic]

Donte Whitner to sign with Cleveland at 4PM, according to the highly respected Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

Donte Whitner expects to be a Cleveland Brown by 4 p.m. today, source says | cleveland.com

 

[mayoclinic]

Cleveland has reportedly come to terms with Karlos Dansby - 4 years, $24M, $14M guaranteed.

Report: Karlos Dansby, Browns agree on four-year deal | ProFootballTalk

 

[50-yard-line]

Cleveland has reportedly come to terms with Karlos Dansby - 4 years, $24M, $14M guaranteed.

Report: Karlos Dansby, Browns agree on four-year deal | ProFootballTalk

Lot of money for a 32-year-old linebacker. Still, Dansby is a great player. Not sure how much of an upgrade he'll be over Jackson.

And I think Donte Whitner is a step down from TJ Ward. Not sure I agree with these two moves by Cleveland.

 

[mayoclinic]

Lot of money for a 32-year-old linebacker. Still, Dansby is a great player. Not sure how much of an upgrade he'll be over Jackson.

And I think Donte Whitner is a step down from TJ Ward. Not sure I agree with these two moves by Cleveland.

I thought they overspent, too (though its not much more than D'Qwell Jackson got from Indy). They paid high for Desmond Bryant and Paul Kruger last year. Trying to buy respectability, with the cap space to do it.

 

[everlong]

Browns are set to overpay Whitner as well.

 

[Deus Irae]

Tidbits from Aaron Wilson (RavensInsider)

Colts have agreed to a five-year, deal with Arthur Jones worth roughly $6 million annually, according to sources

Oakland Raiders have locked up offensive tackle Rodger Saffold for $8.5 million per year, according to sources.

Arizona Cardinals have reached agrement with former Raiders offensive tackle Jared Veldheer, according to a source.

Chicago Bears sign Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Lamarr Houston to $35 million deal over five years, according to source


Somewhere, Mayoclinic is softly weeping.

 

[Sicilian]

Tidbits from Aaron Wilson (RavensInsider)

Colts have agreed to a five-year, deal with Arthur Jones worth roughly $6 million annually, according to sources

Oakland Raiders have locked up offensive tackle Rodger Saffold for $8.5 million per year, according to sources.

Arizona Cardinals have reached agrement with former Raiders offensive tackle Jared Veldheer, according to a source.

Chicago Bears sign Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Lamarr Houston to $35 million deal over five years, according to source


Somewhere, Mayoclinic is softly weeping.

Colts adding some good pieces on defense. They're looking to take that next step from solid playoff team to legitimate AFC contender.

 

[Sciz]

Ravens re-signing Eugene Monroe, according to Schefter.

Good thing the Pats didn't need an OT. That market dried up very quickly.

 

[Rob0729]

Lot of money for a 32-year-old linebacker. Still, Dansby is a great player. Not sure how much of an upgrade he'll be over Jackson.

And I think Donte Whitner is a step down from TJ Ward. Not sure I agree with these two moves by Cleveland.

They are taking a page out of Daniel Snyder's book throwing big money at big names, not necessarily big production (although Dansby is good and it is his age that is the issue). I thought the Pats might get Whitner because I figured he would a player who's stock would fall and they could get him at a bargain. Didn't think he would get very good safety money.