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[Shoeshine Boy]

Dwayne Allen joining Flores in MIA. 2 years $7M

 

[BigKen]

Dwayne Allen joining Flores in MIA. 2 years $7M

I'm going to have to learn to 'speed read' by 12:01 Wednesday morning.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Dolphins release Danny Amendola, who is reportedly interested in return to Patriots

By: Henry McKenna | 11 minutes ago

Danny Amendola needs a job and the New England Patriots need a receiver. Could a reunion be in the works?

The Miami Dolphins released Amendola on Friday, and the receiver is interested in rejoining the Patriots, who may have a great deal of turnover at receiver with Josh Gordon, Phillip Dorsett, Chris Hogan and Cordarrelle Patterson set to enter free agency.

Amendola burned Bill Belichick on his way out the door last offseason, with Amendola expressing frustration over Malcolm Butler’s benching. However, he may have grown discontent in Miami under Adam Gase in 2018. Perhaps that time with the Dolphins has changed his perspective on New England’s negatives.

Bringing back Amendola could be tricky for the Patriots. New England has a developmental slot receiver on the roster in Braxton Berrios, and Belichick could (and should) also look to draft and develop more young talent at the position. They need to stock on young talent, with Julian Edelman, 32, being the only player of significance at the position. If he became an immediate contributor, Amendola might interfere with the development of those younger players.

But the Patriots do have to think about acquiring contributors in the passing game that can contribute in 2019, and right now they’re not looking at many sure things. Amendola has proven incredibly trustworthy and would be a plug-and-play cog in New England’s offense. Depending on what sort of money he’d want, the Patriots would be wise to add him to the roster as a depth option, while seeking more talented and younger options.

No thanks.
Love Danny playoff.
Hate Danny half a season due to injury. Again.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Martellus Bennett is reportedly interested in coming out of retirement to join his brother in New England
The former Patriots tight end has wanted to play with his older brother in the past.

Nik DeCosta-Klipa
6:30 PM

Could the New England Patriots unite another pair of brothers?

After news broke Friday afternoon that the team was finalizing a trade for Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Michael Bennett, an unnamed source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that former Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett is “interested in coming out of retirement” to join his older brother in New England.

With Rob Gronkowski considering retirement and Dwayne Allen leaving in free agency, the Patriots may indeed be in need of a tight end this offseason. And as Schefter noted, the team does have a record of uniting families. In addition to uniting safety Devin McCourty with his twin brother, cornerback Jason McCourty (who is a free agent this offseason), last season, head coach Bill Belichick also employs his son Steve as a defensive coach. The Patriots have also had twin brothers Jacob and Cody Hollister on the roster for the past two seasons.

The Patriots are reportedly trading their 2020 fifth-round draft pick in exchange for the 33-year-old defensive end and the Eagles’ 2020 seventh-round pick And his younger brother seemed pretty psyched about the news Friday.

Martellus Bennett played two seasons with the Patriots in 2016 and 2017, before retiring in the 2018 offseason to focus on creative off-the-field pursuits. However, according to NFL Network, the now-31-year-old tight end would have been willing to take a salary cut to stick around and play with his older brother, who the Patriots reportedly tried to acquire from the Seattle Seahawks last March.

“The Bennett brothers were going nuts trying to get it somehow so they could play together on the Patriots,” NFL Network reported Ian Rapoport said at the time. “I know Martellus Bennett was talking about taking less salary, trying to stick around so the Patriots could then trade for his brother.”

The Bennett brothers also played together in college for three seasons at Texas A&M.

Hell Yes.
C'mon back Marty B.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Dwayne Allen joining Flores in MIA. 2 years $7M

Good for Dwayne.

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

Well I was right about AB ending up with the Raiders anyway. Can’t believe Pitt didn’t hold out for more...that is an unprecedented cave job by a team to a player with almost no leverage. It’s like they didn’t just live the Leveon Bell experience.

 

[BigKen]

Ex-Dolphins, Patriots WR Danny Amendola, Lions Agree to Reported 1-Year Contract
Kyle Newport@@KyleNewportTwitter LogoFeatured ColumnistMarch 11, 2019

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Free-agent wide receiver Danny Amendola signed with the Detroit Lions on Monday, the team announced.

ESPN's Dianna Russini first reported on Monday that Amendola was taking a physical in Detroit and would sign with the team.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport outlined the terms of the deal:

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
The #Lions plan to sign former #Patriots and #Dolphins WR Danny Amendola to a 1-year deal that includes $4.5M guaranteed base, source said. With incentives, that can bring him to $5.75M. Great addition to the locker room.

It will allow him to reunite with head coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn from their time with the New England Patriots.

This follows his release from the Miami Dolphins in early March in a move that helped the club save $6 million. He had signed a two-year, $12 million contract ($8.25 million guaranteed) with Miami in March 2018.

Amendola has made a career out of being a possession receiver, averaging 9.7 yards per reception during his 10-year career while recording 50-plus catches six times.

The 33-year-old is coming off a year in which he led Miami in both catches (59) and receiving yards (575). He managed just one receiving touchdown, though he did throw a 28-yard touchdown pass as well.

Amendola put up decent numbers playing with both Ryan Tannehill and Brock Osweiler in a new offense. And while injuries have taken their toll on the 5'11", 190-pound wideout throughout his career, he has appeared in 15 games in each of the last two seasons.

Amendola has never been a red-zone threat, as he does his damage in the middle of the field. The Lions can use him after finishing 20th in the league in passing yards on the way to a 6-10 record and last-place finish in the NFC North.

 

[Yankee Traveler]

Good for Danny.

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

So much for Donovan Smith's deal being the ceiling on Trent Brown's lol (I did say "in theory," at least)

 

[SDGuy73]

No thanks.
Love Danny playoff.
Hate Danny half a season due to injury. Again.

This is completely overblown and untrue.

 

[BigKen]

Trent Brown to sign for 4 years/$66M with the Raiders. He's the highest paid OL in NFL history. $36.5M is guaranteed.

Landan Collins signs 6 year/ $84M with Redskins.

Justin Coleman CB signs 4years/$36M with Lions

DT Malik Jackson signs 3years/$30M with Eagles to replace Bennett

 

[Southieinnc]

Trent Brown to sign for 4 years/$66M with the Raiders. He's the highest paid OL in NFL history. $36.5M is guaranteed.

Landan Collins signs 6 year/ $84M with Redskins.

Justin Coleman CB signs 4years/$36M with Lions

DT Malik Jackson signs 3years/$30M with Eagles to replace Bennett

The other shoe falls.....

 

[Yankee Traveler]

This is completely overblown and untrue.

So 10 seasons and he has only played 16 games twice.
Overblown, maybe, but untrue it is not.
Maybe not HALF a season Danny, but not Full season Danny.

 

[BigKen]

Jets and CJ Mosley agree to deal that will pay the LB $85M

 

[cdumler7]

Jets and CJ Mosley agree to deal that will pay the LB $85M

This is definitely an overpayment but I do like the moves the Jets have made on both sides of the ball. Have helped Darnold have a good OL in front of him and some weapons to work with. Now can focus on defense in the draft to get after Brady and others.

 

[BigKen]

Yesterday was actually a slow day for signings. Only 14 of the top 50 free agents agreed to new contracts with new teams. It was expected that somewhere between 20 and 25 FAs would be with new teams. Either there are bidding wars or teams are being very cautious about overspending.

 

[BigKen]

Latest Free Agent Updates:
NFL free agency 2019: List of top 50 signings
Rank Player Pos. 2019 team
1. Trey Flowers DE Lions
2. Earl Thomas S TBD
3. Le'Veon Bell RB TBD
4. Adrian Amos S Packers
5. Preston Smith OLB Packers
6. Matt Paradis C TBD
7. Jordan Hicks LB Cardinals
8. Pierre Desir CB TBD
9. Ndamukong Suh DT TBD
10. Bryce Callahan CB TBD
11. Nick Foles QB Jaguars
12. Rodger Saffold G TBD
13. Jared Cook TE TBD
14. Za'Darius Smith OLB Packers
15. Steven Nelson CB TBD
16. C.J. Mosley LB Jets
17. Trent Brown OT Raiders
18. Landon Collins S Redskins
19. Golden Tate WR TBD
20. Mark Ingram TB TBD
21. Justin Houston OLB TBD
22. Tevin Coleman RB TBD
23. Ziggy Ansah DE TBD
24. Tyrann Mathieu S Chiefs
25. Sheldon Richardson DT Browns
26. Anthony Barr OLB Jets
27. Tevin Coleman RB TBD
28. Tyler Eifert TE TBD
29. K.J. Wright OLB TBD
30. Malik Jackson DT Eagles
31. Denzel Perryman LB TBD
32. Jay Ajayi RB TBD
33. Lamarcus Joyner S Raiders
34. Adam Humphries WR Titans
35. Kwon Alexander LB 49ers
36. Ja’Wuan James OT Broncos
37. Tyrell Williams WR TBD
38. Shaquil Barrett DE TBD
39. Muhammad Wilkerson DT TBD
40. Ramon Foster G TBD
41. Jeff Heuerman TE TBD
42. T.J. Yeldon RB TBD
43. Daryl Williams OT TBD
44. Donte Moncrief WR TBD
45. John Miller G TBD
46. Jamison Crowder WR Jets
47. Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE TBD
48. Mitch Morse C Bills
49. Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S TBD
50. Ronald Darby CB TBD

 

[BigKen]

NFL free-agent signings: Live tracker of news, rumors, player moves
Tuesday

12:10 p.m. ET: ESPN reported running back Latavius Murray would sign with the Saints on a four-year, $14.4 million deal.

12:06 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported linebacker Jordan Hicks would sign with the Cardinals on a four-year deal worth $36 million with $20 million guaranteed ($12 million guaranteed at signing).

11:05 a.m. ET: NFL.com reported offensive lineman Billy Turner would sign with the Packers. ESPN reported the deal would be for four years and worth $28 million.

10:58 a.m. ET: ESPN reported linebacker Thomas Davis would sign with the Chargers.

10:20 a.m. ET: ESPN reported outside linebacker Preston Smith would sign with the Packers on a four-year deal worth $52 million with $16 million fully guaranteed at signing.

9:52 a.m. ET: ESPN reported safety Tashaun Gipson would sign with the Texans.

9:50 a.m. ET: NFL Network reported quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was expected to re-sign with the Saints despite a "bigger" offer from the Dolphins.

9:10 a.m. ET: NFL.com reported safety Adrian Amos would sign with the Packers. ESPN reported the deal would be for four years and worth $37 million.

8:55 a.m. ET: NFL.com reported outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith was expected to sign with the Packers.

8:46 a.m. ET: ESPN reported edge-rusher Terrell Suggs would sign with the Cardinals on a one-year, $7 million deal.

7:52 a.m. ET: ESPN reported defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson would sign with the Browns on a three-year, $39 million deal with $21.5 million guaranteed.

6:34 a.m. ET: ESPN reported linebacker CJ Mosley would sign with the Jets on a five-year, $85 million deal.

Monday

11:13 p.m. ET: ESPN reported offensive tackle JaWuan James would sign with the Broncos on a four-year, $51 million deal with $32 million guaranteed.

9:58 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported safety Lamarcus Joyner was expected to sign with the Raiders. ESPN reported the deal would be for four years.

9:26 p.m. ET: ESPN reported outside linebacker Anthony Barr would sign with the Jets.

9:20 p.m. ET: ESPN reported cornerback Kareem Jackson would sign with the Broncos on a three-year, $33 million deal.

7:33 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported wide receiver Devin Funchess would sign with the Colts on a one-year deal.

7:23 p.m. ET: ESPN reported safety Tyrann Mathieu would sign with the Chiefs on a three-year deal worth $42 million.

6:49 p.m. ET: ESPN reported center Mitch Morse would sign with the Bills.

5:42 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported wide receiver Adam Humpries was signing with the Titans. ESPN reported the contract would be for four years and worth $36 million.

5:33 p.m. ET: CBS reported linebacker Terrell Suggs told the Ravens he would be leaving Baltimore and potentially signing with Arizona.

5:03 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported wide receiver DeSean Jackson was traded from the Buccaneers to the Eagles.

4:45 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported quarterback Nick Foles was signing with the Jaguars. ESPN reported the deal would be for four years and worth $88 million.

4:34 p.m. ET: ESPN reported running back Frank Gore and the Bills agreed on a one-year contract worth $2 million.

4:26 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported safety Kenny Vaccaro would sign with the Titans on a four-year deal worth $26 million.

4:18 p.m. ET: NFL Network reported tight end Jesse James and the Lions agreed to a deal.

4:15 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported wide receiver Jamison Crowder and the Jets were closing in on a deal. ESPN later reported the deal would be for three years and worth $28.5 million.

3:21 p.m. ET: ESPN reported defensive end Trey Flowers would sign with the Lions on a five-year deal.

3:12 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported safety Landon Collins would sign with the Redskins on a six-year deal worth $86 million ($45 million guaranteed).

3:01 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported nickel corner Justin Coleman was signing with the Lions on a four-year, $36 million contract.

1:47 p.m. ET: Pro Football Talk reported linebacker Kwon Alexander would sign with the 49ers. NFL.com reported the deal would be for four years and worth $54 million.

1:06 p.m. ET: NFL.com reported cornerback Kevin Johnson was expected to sign with the Bills.

12:26 p.m. ET: The Eagles announced they signed offensive tackle Jason Peters to a one-year contract to keep him in Philadelphia.

12:09 p.m. ET: ESPN reported offensive tackle Trent Brown was planning to sign a four-year, $66 million contract with the Raiders that would make him the highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history.

10:58 a.m. ET: ESPN reported defensive tackle Malik Jackson was expected to sign a three-year, $30 million deal with the Eagles.

8:07 a.m. ET: Details of tight end Nick Boyle's contract with the Ravens were reported. According to ESPN, Boyle was given a three-year contract worth $18 million with $10 million fully guaranteed.

7:57 a.m. ET: ESPN reported wide receiver Danny Amendola was in Detroit and planning to sign with the Lions.

7:30 a.m. ET: NFL.com reported the Raiders are considered a "sleeper team" for running back Le'Veon Bell.

11:20 p.m. ET (Sunday): The Rams announced they had agreed to terms on a new contract with pass-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. on a reported one-year deal. Fowler was traded to LA at last season's deadline. He recorded just four sacks in 2018 but made an impact in the playoffs as the Rams reached the Super Bowl.

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

Oh, Jets...never change, you magnificent bastards...

 

[Shoeshine Boy]

Cordarrelle Patterson to da Bears 2/10