Legal tampering starts at noon ET

[Woodman]

Legal tampering starts at noon ET - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/legal-tampering-starts-at-noon-et)

Ready or not, here it comes.
At noon ET, the NFL’s annual legal tampering period opens. For 52 hours, teams can negotiate with impending free agents before they become free agents. They can freely engage in what, but for this 52-hour fiction, would be regarded as tampering.
The players continue to be under contract with their current teams. But for the 52-hour window allowing these talks, any communications would be prohibited. It literally is tampering; new teams will deliberately interfere with the final days of an existing NFL player contract.
The player and his next team can reach a deal in principle. At one point, the NFL tried to force teams and players to stop short of that outcome, but it made no sense. Any negotiation can result in an agreement, even accidentally.

[TheConsigliere]

The Family loves the tampering but there is absolutely nothing illegal about it.

-- Signed The New Consigliere



https://youtu.be/We0QWq8ts5Y?si=6fXyqzokgz9RdUgM

[Woodman]

Less than 30 minutes away.

Love that Tee Higgins is pissed!! :boom:

[TheConsigliere]

It must be great to be respected as a whole human being and have the ability to still embed video on The Zone

Us Canadians are NO longer afforded that opportunity.

-- Signed Your Northern Peasants

[Woodman]

The Family loves the tampering but there is absolutely nothing illegal about it.

-- Signed The New Consigliere



https://youtu.be/We0QWq8ts5Y?si=6fXyqzokgz9RdUgM

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[Woodman]

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[Woodman]

Buffalo Bills could target in NFL free agency 2024

3 former pre-draft visitors Buffalo Bills could target in NFL free agency 2024 - newyorkupstate.com (https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2024/03/3-former-pre-draft-visitors-buffalo-bills-could-target-in-nfl-free-agency-2024.html)

The Buffalo Bills (https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/) are not expected to be big spenders in free agency, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t target a few players at positions of need. While the Bills could look to retain some of their own players, Buffalo could also turn to players that they have done due diligence on during the draft process. Since taking over as Bills general manager, Brandon Beane has met with various prospects on top-30 visits or virtual visits. Some of those players will now hit free agency. Which former pre-draft visitors could Beane target in free agency? Here are three potential targets.

[Woodman]

DJ Chark could be playing for his fourth team in four seasons in 2024. Originally drafted by the Jaguars (2018-2021), Chark has played for the Detroit Lions (2022) and Carolina Panthers (2023) over the past two seasons. The 27-year-old played in a bad offense, but still posted a respectable 35-525-5 stat line. Chark’s best season came back in 2019 (73-1,008-8), but teams that miss out on top targets at receiver could make a play for Chark.

Chark’s size (6-feet-3-inches) and speed (4.34 40-yard dash) could appeal to Buffalo if the price is right.

[Ed]

Mitch Morse agrees to a 2 year deal with Jax for $10.5 mil. $7 mil guaranteed.

[Woodman]

Mitch Morse agrees to a 2 year deal with Jax for $10.5 mil. $7 mil guaranteed.

Best of luck Mitch .... unless we play you.

[Woodman]

Running back market starts at $8 million per year, with D’Andre Swift joining the Bears

He’s leaving again. Via NFL Media, he’s agreed to terms on a three-year, $24 million deal with the Bears.

It’s the first new contract to be announced during the 2024 legal tampering period. It took roughly 10 minutes to negotiate it from scratch. (Wink, wink.)

The Eagles gave up a 2025 fourth-round pick to get Swift from the Lions, after they drafted Jahmyr Gibbs in 2023. The teams also flipped seventh-round picks in 2023.

[Woodman]

Jonathan Greenard agrees to sign with Vikings (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jonathan-greenard-agrees-to-sign-with-vikings)

[Woodman]

Titans are expected to sign Tony Pollard (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/titans-are-expected-to-sign-tony-pollard)

[Woodman]

Gabe to Jags interesting.

[Ed]

DT Christian Wilkins just agreed to a massive 4-year $110 mil deal with the Raiders. Good to see the Dolphins lose a great player, but I don't blame them for not trying to match that.

The Ed Oliver deal Beane pulled off last year keeps looking better and better.

[Woodman]

Christian Wilkins agrees to terms with RaidersThe ball grabber is headed west.

[Woodman]

DT Christian Wilkins just agreed to a massive 4-year $110 mil deal with the Raiders. Good to see the Dolphins lose a great player, but I don't blame them for not trying to match that.

The Ed Oliver deal Beane pulled off last year keeps looking better and better.
wow what suckers.

[Woodman]

Lewis has agreed to a two-year contract to stay in Buffalo, according to multiple reports.
Last season Lewis played 13 percent of the Bills’ defensive snaps and 75 percent of their special teams snaps.
The 26-year-old Lewis has spent his entire college and pro football career in Buffalo, first playing at the University at Buffalo and then signing with the Bills as an undrafted rookie in 2019. Now he’s set to stay in his longtime home.

Bills keep cornerback and special teamer Cam Lewis on two-year deal - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bills-keep-cornerback-and-special-teamer-cam-lewis-on-two-year-deal)

[Novacane]

I hope Lewis and Happ isn't their starting safety plan next season.

[Woodman]

I hope Lewis and Rapp isn't their starting safety plan next season.

Hope not damn!!

[Mad Max]

DT Christian Wilkins just agreed to a massive 4-year $110 mil deal with the Raiders. Good to see the Dolphins lose a great player, but I don't blame them for not trying to match that.

The Ed Oliver deal Beane pulled off last year keeps looking better and better.

Josh has gotta be thrilled. His nards are now safe when we play against the Fish.

[TacklingDummy]

So far the Jets, Dolphins, Pats got weaker and the Bills stayed about the same. Maybe improved alittle do to getting rid of age and injuries

[Woodman]

Josh has gotta be thrilled. His nards are now safe when we play against the Fish.

Happiest man in the East.

[Woodman]

So far the Jets, Dolphins, Pats got weaker and the Bills stayed about the same. Maybe improved alittle do to getting rid of age and injuries

:monkeyp: :squish: :jetsuck:

[Mad Max]

So far the Jets, Dolphins, Pats got weaker and the Bills stayed about the same. Maybe improved alittle do to getting rid of age and injuries
They’re weaker and the Pats are now rebuilding. I hope they trade the farm to move up and get future likely bust Williams.

None of what those three do matters much to us anyway. The Chiefs and Bengals are are only true AFC obstacles.

[Woodman]

Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Jacobs, 26, was franchise tagged by Las Vegas a year ago and played the 2023 season on a renegotiated one-year deal. After leading the league with 1,653 yards rushing and 2,053 yards from scrimmage in 2022, Jacobs rushed for 805 yards with six touchdowns in 2023, playing 13 games. Jacobs’ yards per carry went down from 3.9 to 3.5 and his yards per game went from 97.2 to 61.9.


Josh Jacobs agrees to sign with Packers - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-jacobs-agrees-to-sign-with-packers)

[Woodman]

They’re weaker and the Pats are now rebuilding. I hope they trade the farm to move up and get future likely bust Williams.

None of what those three do matters much to us anyway. The Chiefs and Bengals are are only true AFC obstacles.

The Chiefs better not look past Harbaugh's Chargers.

Talent with a coach that know's how to use it.

[Mad Max]

The Chiefs better not look past Harbaugh's Chargers.

Talent with a coach that know's how to use it.

I’m sure the Chargers are up and comers especially with Harbaugh but I doubt it happens year one. Harbs has work to do.

[TacklingDummy]

Chargers have some huge contracts to shred.

[Woodman]

I’m sure the Chargers are up and comers especially with Harbaugh but I doubt it happens year one. Harbs has work to do.

yes he does ..... and he will.

[Woodman]

Chargers have some huge contracts to shred.

True and believe me he's up to it.

Chiefs beware.

[Woodman]

Darnell Savage agrees to three-year deal with Jaguars

Jacksonville has agreed to sign former Green Bay safety Darnell Savage to a three-year deal, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Savage, 26, just finished his rookie deal with the Packers. He was the 21st overall pick of the 2019 draft and played last season under the fifth-year option. He appeared in 10 games in 2023, recording 51 total tackles with a pass defensed. Savage then had a 64-yard pick six during the wild card victory over the Cowboys in the postseason.

[Woodman]

Dorance Armstrong agrees to three-year deal with Commanders (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/dorance-armstrong-agrees-to-three-year-deal-with-commanders)

[Woodman]

Report- Jon Runyan agrees to terms with Giants (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-jon-runyan-agrees-to-terms-with-giants)

Runyan will sign a three-year deal worth reportedly worth $30 million with $17 million guaranteed at signing, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Runyan, 26, spent his first four seasons with the Packers after they made him a sixth-round pick. He appeared in 67 games with 50 starts, including starting 50 of the 51 games over the past three seasons. Runyan started all 17 games at right guard in 2023 after playing primarily left guard.

[Woodman]

Antonio Gibson is expected to sign with Patriots
According to multiple reports, Gibson has agreed to sign with the Patriots.
Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports Gibson’s deal is for three years.
Gibson, 25, was a third-round pick in the 2020 draft. he went over 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his first two seasons. His best year was 2021, as Gibson rushed for 1,037 yards with seven touchdowns and caught 42 passes for 294 yards with three TDs.
In 61 career games with 32 starts, Gibson has rushed for 2,643 yards with 22 touchdowns. He’s also caught 172 passes for 1,283 yards with seven TDs.

[Mad Max]

Fish getting weaker on D. Van Ginkel is gone.

We own them anyway but seeing them get worse makes me happier.

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1767262340779516091?s=46

[Woodman]

Fish getting weaker on D. Van Ginkel is gone.

We own them anyway but seeing them get worse makes me happier.

https://x.com/adamschefter/status/1767262340779516091?s=46


Love it!! :squish:

[Woodman]

Robert Hunt agrees to sign with Panthers (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/robert-hunt-agrees-to-sign-with-panthers)

According to multiple reports, the guard has agreed to a deal in Carolina. He joins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins as Dolphins players who have agreed to sign with new teams on Monday.

Reports peg the deal as a five-year contract worth $100 million with $63 million guaranteed.

Hunt, who is No. 23 on PFT’s list (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/nfl-top-100-2024-free-agents-chris-jones-kirk-cousins-top-the-list) of this year’s top free agents, joined the Dolphins as a second-round pick in 2020. He’s been a starter throughout his time in the league, although he did miss six games due to injury during the 2023 season.

The Panthers used a variety of guards with little success last year, so the hope is that Hunt will help them solidify the interior of the line and begin building a more proficient offense in Dave Canales’ first season as a head coach.

[TacklingDummy]

After today I think its safe to say the Dolphins window is slammed shut. Might challenge the Pats for last in the east.

[Woodman]

After today I think its safe to say the Dolphins window is slammed shut. Might challenge the Pats for last in the east.

They are a bit ****ed.

[Mad Max]

After today I think it’s safe to say the Dolphins window is slammed shut. Might challenge the Pats for last in the east.

Once they sign Tua they will have hammered in the final nail in their coffin.

[Woodman]

Once they sign Tua they will have hammered in the final nail in their coffin.
:pray:


:squish:

[Woodman]

Raiders land Gardner MinshewVia NFL Media, Minshew has agreed to terms with the Raiders on a two-year deal. It’s reportedly a $25 million contract, with $15 million fully guaranteed at signing.
And while it’s being characterized as a situation in which Minshew will compete with Aidan O’Connell, Minshew also could be a placeholder for whoever the Raiders draft in round one — if/when they do. Coach Antonio Pierce has made it clear that he wants a long-term answer at the position, not a Band-Aid.

[TacklingDummy]

Once they sign Tua they will have hammered in the final nail in their coffin.
Ive read $50 million per. :roflmao:

[Woodman]

Leonard Floyd agrees to join 49ers on two-year deal

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Floyd has agreed to a two-year deal with the 49ers.

Rapoport notes Floyd’s contract is worth $20 million with a maximum value of $24 million. Floyd will also receive $12 million guaranteed in 2024.

Floyd, 31, spent the 2023 season with the Bills. He tied a career-high with 10.5 sacks, also recording nine tackles for loss and 19 quarterback hits. He was on the field for 54 percent of Buffalo’s defensive snaps.

Heading to San Francisco will reunite Floyd with 49ers assistant head coach Brandon Staley. He was Floyd’s position coach with the Bears in 2017 and 2018, along with Floyd’s defensive coordinator in 2020 with the Rams.

[Woodman]

Giants get Brian Burns for second- and fifth-round picks - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/giants-get-brian-burns-for-second-and-fifth-round-picks)

NFL Media reports that the Giants’ trade for Burns is complete. The Panthers will get second- and fifth-round picks in return, and Burns will get a five-year deal with a maximum value of $150 million and $87.5 million guaranteed, per NFL Media.

Burns, 25, will sign the franchise tag to facilitate the trade.

He has played his entire career in Carolina after the Panthers made him a first-round pick in 2019. In five seasons, Burns totaled 246 tackles, 46 sacks, 95 quarterback hits, 13 pass breakups and eight forced fumbles.

[Woodman]

Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Ekeler has agreed to sign (https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1767322959725592815?s=46&t=ONi1dK37XI_KrK3J1teb3w) with the Commanders when the new league year opens on Wednesday. It’s a two-year deal worth up to $11.43 million for the former Charger.

Ekeler requested a trade when contract talks with the Chargers broke down last year, but wound up staying with the team on a revised one-year deal. He ran 179 times for 628 yards and five touchdowns while catching 51 passes for 436 yards and a score in 14 games.

Austin Ekeler agrees to sign with Commanders - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/austin-ekeler-agrees-to-sign-with-commanders)

RB's are on the move!!!!!

[Woodman]

Now we know why the Chiefs signed punter Matt Araiza.

Their current punter, Tommy Townsend, has left the Chiefs. He plans to sign a two-year, $6 million deal with the Texans, according to ESPN.com.

Undrafted in 2020, Townsend has punted for the Chiefs for four seasons. He has a career regular-season average of 47.4 yards, with a net of 42.8.

Townsend was an All-Pro and a Pro Bowler in 2022.


Punter Tommy Townsend leaves Chiefs for Texans (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/punter-tommy-townsend-leaves-chiefs-for-texans)

[Woodman]

The Bengals are moving on from Joe Mixon (https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-mixon/) and they've found his replacement.

Mixon is being released by the Bengals, who are signing former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (https://www.nfl.com/players/zack-moss/) to a two-year, $8 million deal, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday night.

Bengals releasing RB Joe Mixon, signing ex-Colts RB Zack Moss (https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-releasing-rb-joe-mixon-signing-rb-zack-moss)

[Woodman]

The Bengals are moving on from Joe Mixon (https://www.nfl.com/players/joe-mixon/) and they've found his replacement.
Mixon is being released by the Bengals, who are signing former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (https://www.nfl.com/players/zack-moss/) to a two-year, $8 million deal, NFL Network Insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday night.

Bengals releasing RB Joe Mixon, signing ex-Colts RB Zack Moss (https://www.nfl.com/news/bengals-releasing-rb-joe-mixon-signing-rb-zack-moss)


huge mistake to dump Mixon imo.

[jamze132]

Who’s going to get after the QB for our defense?

[Woodman]

Who’s going to get after the QB for our defense?

____________________ to be named at a later date.

[Woodman]

Via NFL Media, Tyrod Taylor has agreed to terms with the Jets. The terms have not yet been reported.
Taylor spent the last two years with the Giants. He previously played for the Texans, Chargers, Browns, Bills, and Ravens.
In Buffalo, he was the full-time starter for three seasons. He led the Bills in 2017 to their first playoff berth since 1999.
He has 57 career regular-season starts, with a record of 28-28-1. Ideally, he’ll start no games in 2024, and Rodgers will handle them all. If he can’t, they’ll have a better option than they did in 2023.


Tyrod Taylor stays in New York, joining the Jets - NBC Sports (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/tyrod-taylor-stays-in-new-york-joining-the-jets)

[Woodman]

Report- Marcus Mariota to sign with Commanders (https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-marcus-mariota-to-sign-with-commanders)

[TacklingDummy]

I have a feeling Douglas is going to sign an extension for 3 years.

[Woodman]

I have a feeling Douglas is going to sign an extension for 3 years.

Love to get him signed for an extension ..... 3 years sounds good to me.