Open Thread: NFL Free Agency, Day Two
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After a hectic first day of free agency, we’ll keep you updated as news trickles in today.
5:14 — Thornton is headed to an NFC East rival.
Cedric Thornton is signing with the #Cowboys, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2016
1:47 — Kiko Alonso speaks to the Miami media.
Kiko Alonson says he anticipates playing MLB for Miami, but “not exactly sure.”
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 10, 2016
Kiko Alonso says he was suprised to be traded by the Eagles.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 10, 2016
1:12 — Murray’s new contract.
Murray took pay cut in next 2 yrs ($15M to $12.25M). Was slated to earn $7M in ’16 and $8M in ’17 with #Eagles. Same amount fully guar: $9M.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 10, 2016
DeMarco Murray signed 4-year deal with Titans for $25.5M with $12.25M guar, $9M fully guar (’16 base ($6M) and $3M of ’17 base ($6.25M)).
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 10, 2016
12:47 — Looks like we’ll be busy at 3:30 today.
Ron Brooks, Chase Daniel and Rodney McLeod will hold press conferences today at 3:30 PM. Doug Pederson and Howie Roseman will speak as well.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2016
12:36 — The Chase Daniel signing is official.
#Eagles and QB Chase Daniel agree to terms on a three-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/qFSxR7WHH5
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2016
12:27 — An update on the Chiefs tampering situation.
Per a league spokesman, the Eagles will not receive compensation (picks, etc.) as result of Chiefs/tampering ruling.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 10, 2016
11:25 — Details on the Leodis McKelvin deal.
McKelvin: $2.5m guaranteed base in 2016, $2m base in 2017, $500K SB, $1.2m RB in 2017, $450K incentives. Cap: $2.75m in 2016, $3.45m in 2017
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) March 10, 2016
11:10 — Murray clarifies his comments.
DeMarco gets asked about his comment that he “took a year off.” Said he just meant he didn’t get the work he hoped to get in Philly.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroCSN) March 10, 2016
11:08 — Cedric Thornton is visiting the Cowboys today.
Free agent DL Cedric Thornton, who spent the last five years with the Eagles, is visiting the Cowboys today, according to NFL Network.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) March 10, 2016
11:02 — The origin of the DeMarco Murray deal.
At the presser, Titans GM Jon Robinson said talks with #Eagles about DeMarco Murray began weeks ago.
— Dave Zangaro (@DZangaroCSN) March 10, 2016
10:54 — Maxwell denies previous reports.
Byron Maxwell says he did not tell Miami doctors he couldn’t do pushups or bench press.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 10, 2016
10:53 — Byron Maxwell on his health.
Byron Maxwell says “everything is good now,” relative to his physicals. He took two.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 10, 2016
10:00 — An update on Nolan Carroll.
Eagles, Nolan Carroll haven’t been able to get on same page. Barring a change, he could be on the move. Cowboys a team to watch.
— Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) March 10, 2016
9:02 — Another move made official.
#Eagles and LB Nigel Bradham agree to terms on a two-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/hhyuG9ARSu
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2016