Open Thread: NFL Free Agency Begins
Jeffrey Lurie. (USA Today Sports)
The legal tampering period — the negotiating time for prospective unrestricted free agents — continues today until free agency begins at 4 p.m. We’ll keep you updated on all of the news and notes in this thread.
7:40 — The Eagles signed Ron Brooks, another ex-Bill who played under Schwartz in 2014.
7:16 — McLeod’s deal is official.
#Eagles and S Rodney McLeod agree to terms on a five-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/SqmWyADpLQ
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 10, 2016
6:53 — The Eagles reportedly agreed to terms with former Bills linebacker Nigel Bradham, who had the best season of his career under Schwartz in 2014.
6:44 — The Brooks signing is official.
#Eagles and G Brandon Brooks agree to terms on a five-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/XfO3JXwYWe
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 9, 2016
6:19 — An update for next month.
After today’s trades, here’s an updated look at how #EaglesDraft is shaping up. pic.twitter.com/NIpd4E733O
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 9, 2016
6:15 — Murray spoke with the Titans’ website about the Eagles. Here’s an excerpt:
“Philadelphia is a great place and I have a lot of respect for Mr. Lurie and Howie, and we spoke, and I appreciate them, I really do,’’ Murray said. “There was no hard feelings it all.
“I just felt it is best for me and my family to take advantage of another opportunity and this gives me a chance to move on a little bit.”
6:12 — Another move made official.
Until compensatory picks are awarded by the NFL, the exact overall pick numbers are unknown.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 9, 2016
5:39 — The NFL announced the Chiefs violated the league’s anti-tampering policy in their pursuit of Jeremy Maclin last year.
In addition to lost draft picks, Chiefs’ organization fined $250,000. Andy Reid fined $75,000 and John Dorsey fined $25,000.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
NFL announces Chiefs to forfeit 2016 3rd round pick and 2017 6th round pick for violating Anti Tampering Policy
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2016
5:05 — It appears the Eagles’ quarterback situation isn’t as settled as we thought.
The Eagles will be giving new QB Chase Daniel every chance to wrest the starting job from Sam Bradford, per source. Not signed as a backup.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2016
4:11 — Details on the McLeod contract.
McLeod base salaries: $1m, $4m, $6m, $7.5m, $8.5m. SB $8m. ’16 & ’17 base fully guar. $200K Pro Bowl escalators ’17-’20. 5 yrs, $35 million.
— Reuben Frank (@RoobCSN) March 9, 2016
4:10 — It’s official.
#Eagles acquire 8th overall pick from Miami in exchange for LB Kiko Alonso, CB Byron Maxwell, & 13th overall pick. pic.twitter.com/YlcXzjfsRe
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 9, 2016
4:00 — The terms of the Daniel deal.
From @adamschefter and I: Chase Daniel agreed to a 3-year, $21m deal with $12m fully guaranteed with #Eagles.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 9, 2016
3:44 — Word on a free-agent Eagle.
Former #Eagles DT/DE Cedric Thornton to visit #Cowboys, per @toddarcher.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 9, 2016
3:36 — The Eagles have a new interior lineman:
The #Eagles signing G Brandon Brooks to a 5-year, $40M, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
Brooks (6-5, 343), played mostly right guard during his four years in Houston. He started 44 of a possible 48 games last year, per Pro Football Reference.
And a corresponding move:
#Texans expect to sign OL Jeff Allen, more offensive help with a lot of holes to fill.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2016
1:09 — The Eagles have a new safety to pair with Malcolm Jenkins, agreeing to terms with Rodney McLeod on a five-year, $37 million deal.
12:29 — Some news on Cedric Thornton.
The #Cowboys and #Seahawks are among the teams interested in #Eagles DL Cedric Thornton. His market’s starting to heat up.
— Rand Getlin (@Rand_Getlin) March 9, 2016
12:19 — Details on the deal the Eagles reportedly made with Chase Daniel.
11:29 — Some info on compensation in the DeMarco Murray trade.
I’m hearing #Eagles deal that sent DeMarco Murray to TEN involves teams swapping 4th round picks. Would move Eagles to top of 4th round.
— Geoff Mosher (@GeoffMosherNFL) March 9, 2016
10:46 — Byron Maxwell‘s agent delivers some important news:
Maxwell cleared by Dolphins staff and ready to roll!
— Alvin Keels (@AlvinKeels) March 9, 2016
And it appears the original deal, which has the Eagles swapping first round picks (moving from 13 to 8), is still intact.
I have confirmed what Maxwell’s agent tweeted: Trade will go forward as planned, no changes, Maxwell shoulder OK.
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) March 9, 2016
9:56 — A couple of updates from the Miami end.
The Dolphins have asked Brent Grimes if he’d be willing to stay. Damage is done.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) March 9, 2016
The deal between the Eagles and Dolphins for Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell appears to be falling apart. Dolphins working on a plan B.
— Omar Kelly (@OmarKelly) March 9, 2016
9:41 — The deal isn’t dead yet.
Still a good chance that Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso land with Dolphins, I’m told. But a lot of moving pieces (comp, contract) involved.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2016
9:18 — All clear on the Kiko front.
Trade side note: Kiko Alonso, also part of deal, passed his physical, had dinner with coaches last nite and flew home this morn. All good.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 9, 2016
8:58 — Les with some more details.
Maxwell sprained SC joint, where collarbone meets sternum, missed last 2 games. Told Eagles he could’ve played if they’d made the playoffs
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) March 9, 2016
Source: Maxwell went to Miami for physical, told Dolphins’ doc he couldn’t do bench press or pushups. Told Eagles he was fine at end of year
— Les Bowen (@LesBowen) March 9, 2016
8:46 — An update on the potential compensation of the Eagles-Dolphins trade, if it works out.
Important note as Dolphins-Eagles trade becomes a thing: Deal only included swap of 1st-rd picks, source says. 4th rounder was not involved.
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) March 9, 2016
8:40 — In a surprising development, Kiko Alonso and Byron Maxwell may be staying in Philadelphia after all.
Fins Mike Tannenbaum and Eagles Howie Roseman have known each other long time. Respect each other. This isn’t attempt at screw job.
— Armando Salguero (@ArmandoSalguero) March 9, 2016
CB Byron Maxwell is with doctors in Florida now, per source. Dolphins certainly concerned, taking a closer look. Nothing final either way.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 9, 2016
Eagles/Fins trade was originally to include a swap of 1st rnd picks and a reworked deal for B. Maxwell starting in ’17. Terms could change
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 9, 2016
From the Eagles perspective, trade with Miami is ongoing process. Still going through details of the physicals and trying to complete a deal
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 9, 2016
As of now, #Dolphins consider trade with #Eagles to be dead. Deal had teams swapping spots in 1st round of draft, Eagles moving from 13 to 8
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) March 9, 2016