2023 Colts and NFL free agency news, rumors, discussions

[TomDiggs]

2 minutes ago, Shive said:

 

Some numbers on the Edmunds contract:

 

 

 

Sheesh. That is a lot lot lot for Edmunds lol 

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Colts might just be able to get Bobby back.

[richard pallo]

1 minute ago, Restinpeacesweetchloe said:

Colts might just be able to get Bobby back.

Eagles and Bills both have lost linebackers now.  So maybe they would be interested.

[chad72]

2:59 p.m. Former Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds signs four-year with Bears, per report.

2:54 p.m. Bears sign former Titans guard Nate Davis to three-year contract, per report.

2:50 p.m. Texans sign former Bills quarterback Case Keenum to a 2-year, $6.3 million deal, per report.

2:40 p.m. Browns center Ethan Pocic re-signs in Cleveland with a three-year deal with at least $18 million, per report.

2:30 p.m. Former 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway signs a one-year, $4 million with Texans, per report.

2:27 p.m. Former Bengals safety Vonn Bell signs with the Panthers, per report.

1:58 p.m. Vikings sign former Ravens tight end Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million deal, per report.

1:52 p.m. Bengals re-sign linebacker Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million deal, per report.

1:31 p.m. Dolphins agree to terms with former Jets quarterback Mike White on a 2-year deal, per report.

1:30 p.m. Texans re-sign defensive end Chase Winovich to a one-year deal worth up to $2.75 million, per report.

1:20 p.m. Texans sign former Broncos running back Mike Boone to two-year deal, per report.

1:12 p.m. Former Jaguars’ tackle Jawaan Taylor signs four-year, $80 million deal with Chiefs, per report.

12:55 p.m. Former Chiefs offensive lineman (and 2022 starting right tackle) Andrew Wylie signing three-year, $24 million deal with Commanders, per report.

12:48 p.m. Raiders signing former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, per report.

12:48 p.m. 49ers re-signing defensive tackle Kevin Givens to one-year deal worth $2.1 million, per report.

12:36 p.m. Former Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle signs three-year, $19.5 million deal with Panthers, per report.

12:30 p.m. Lions signing former Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton to a three-year deal worth $33 million, per report.

12:30 p.m. Falcons agree to terms with punter Bradley Pinion on a three-year, $8.7 million deal to remain in Atlanta, per report.

12:28 p.m. Former Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates signing with Commanders, per report.

12:25 p.m. Titans sign long-snapper Morgan Cox to one-year deal, per report.

12:20 p.m. Former 49ers tackle Mike McGlinchey expected to sign with Broncos, per report.

12:18 p.m. Former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave signs four-year, $80 million deal with 49ers, per report.

12:17 p.m. Giants re-sign wide receiver Sterling Shepard to one-year contract, per report.

12:17 p.m. Patriots re-signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan to one-year deal worth up to $2.2 million, per report.

12:14 p.m. Cornerback Danny Johnson agrees to two-year deal to stay with Commanders, per report.

12:07 p.m. Former Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham signing two-year, $10 million deal with Broncos, per report.

12:01 p.m. Buccaneers pursuing Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield, but other also expressing interest, per report.

11:56 a.m. Falcons agree to terms with Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata, per report.

11:55 a.m. Packers sign returner Keisean Nixon to one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per report.

11:55 a.m. Broncos fullback/tight end Andrew Beck plans to sign with Texans, per report.

11:47 a.m. Broncos having talks about trading one of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy or K.J. Hamler for a high asking price, per report.

11:39 a.m. Broncos are signing former Ravens left guard Ben Powers to a four-year contract, per report.

11:37 a.m. Eagles center Jason Kelce announces he will return in 2023.

11:35 a.m. Ravens are releasing defensive end Calais Campbell, the team announced.

11:25 a.m. Buccaneers exploring trade possibilities for guard Shaq Mason, who could become a cap casualty, per report.

11:21 a.m. Bears are talking with tackle Mike McGlinchey, per report.

11:15 a.m. Bears are signing former Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards to a three-year deal, per report.

11:14 a.m. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler requesting permission to seek a trade following failure of contract extension talks, per report.

11:13 a.m. Falcons re-sign veteran fullback Keith Smith to a one-year deal, per report.

11:12 a.m. Patriots expected to re-sign standout cornerback Jonathan Jones to two-year deal, per source.

10:56 a.m. Falcons announce five-year, $105 million extension for guard Chris Lindstrom, per report.

10:49 a.m. Saints pick up $10 million in cap space by re-working Cam Jordan’s contract, per report.

10:16 a.m. Patriots trading tight end Jonnu Smith to Falcons, per report.

10:01 a.m. Lions re-sign running back Craig Reynolds, per report.

10:01 a.m. The Bengals re-sign veteran safety Michael Thomas to a one-year deal, per report.

9:56 a.m. Vikings and veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks agree to contract restructure to keep him with the team, per report.

9:35 a.m. Bills linebacker Tyler Matakevich has agrees to terms on two-year deal to stay in Buffalo, per report.

9:32 a.m. Bills agree to terms with punter Sam Martin on three-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, per report.

9:15 a.m. Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per report.

8:32 a.m. Chargers agree to terms with backup quarterback Easton Stick, per report.

8:03 a.m. Browns restructure quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, clearing $36 million in cap space, per report.

5:31 a.m. Giants sign punter Jamie Gillan on a two-year, $4 million deal, per report.

[csmopar]

Just now, chad72 said:

2:59 p.m. Former Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds signs four-year with Bears, per report.

2:54 p.m. Bears sign former Titans guard Nate Davis to three-year contract, per report.

2:50 p.m. Texans sign former Bills quarterback Case Keenum to a 2-year, $6.3 million deal, per report.

2:40 p.m. Browns center Ethan Pocic re-signs in Cleveland with a three-year deal with at least $18 million, per report.

2:30 p.m. Former 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway signs a one-year, $4 million with Texans, per report.

2:27 p.m. Former Bengals safety Vonn Bell signs with the Panthers, per report.

1:58 p.m. Vikings sign former Ravens tight end Josh Oliver to a three-year, $21 million deal, per report.

1:52 p.m. Bengals re-sign linebacker Germaine Pratt to a three-year, $21 million deal, per report.

1:31 p.m. Dolphins agree to terms with former Jets quarterback Mike White on a 2-year deal, per report.

1:30 p.m. Texans re-sign defensive end Chase Winovich to a one-year deal worth up to $2.75 million, per report.

1:20 p.m. Texans sign former Broncos running back Mike Boone to two-year deal, per report.

1:12 p.m. Former Jaguars’ tackle Jawaan Taylor signs four-year, $80 million deal with Chiefs, per report.

12:55 p.m. Former Chiefs offensive lineman (and 2022 starting right tackle) Andrew Wylie signing three-year, $24 million deal with Commanders, per report.

12:48 p.m. Raiders signing former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, per report.

12:48 p.m. 49ers re-signing defensive tackle Kevin Givens to one-year deal worth $2.1 million, per report.

12:36 p.m. Former Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle signs three-year, $19.5 million deal with Panthers, per report.

12:30 p.m. Lions signing former Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton to a three-year deal worth $33 million, per report.

12:30 p.m. Falcons agree to terms with punter Bradley Pinion on a three-year, $8.7 million deal to remain in Atlanta, per report.

12:28 p.m. Former Giants offensive lineman Nick Gates signing with Commanders, per report.

12:25 p.m. Titans sign long-snapper Morgan Cox to one-year deal, per report.

12:20 p.m. Former 49ers tackle Mike McGlinchey expected to sign with Broncos, per report.

12:18 p.m. Former Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave signs four-year, $80 million deal with 49ers, per report.

12:17 p.m. Giants re-sign wide receiver Sterling Shepard to one-year contract, per report.

12:17 p.m. Patriots re-signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan to one-year deal worth up to $2.2 million, per report.

12:14 p.m. Cornerback Danny Johnson agrees to two-year deal to stay with Commanders, per report.

12:07 p.m. Former Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham signing two-year, $10 million deal with Broncos, per report.

12:01 p.m. Buccaneers pursuing Rams quarterback Baker Mayfield, but other also expressing interest, per report.

11:56 a.m. Falcons agree to terms with Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata, per report.

11:55 a.m. Packers sign returner Keisean Nixon to one-year deal worth up to $6 million, per report.

11:55 a.m. Broncos fullback/tight end Andrew Beck plans to sign with Texans, per report.

11:47 a.m. Broncos having talks about trading one of Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy or K.J. Hamler for a high asking price, per report.

11:39 a.m. Broncos are signing former Ravens left guard Ben Powers to a four-year contract, per report.

11:37 a.m. Eagles center Jason Kelce announces he will return in 2023.

11:35 a.m. Ravens are releasing defensive end Calais Campbell, the team announced.

11:25 a.m. Buccaneers exploring trade possibilities for guard Shaq Mason, who could become a cap casualty, per report.

11:21 a.m. Bears are talking with tackle Mike McGlinchey, per report.

11:15 a.m. Bears are signing former Eagles linebacker T.J. Edwards to a three-year deal, per report.

11:14 a.m. Chargers running back Austin Ekeler requesting permission to seek a trade following failure of contract extension talks, per report.

11:13 a.m. Falcons re-sign veteran fullback Keith Smith to a one-year deal, per report.

11:12 a.m. Patriots expected to re-sign standout cornerback Jonathan Jones to two-year deal, per source.

10:56 a.m. Falcons announce five-year, $105 million extension for guard Chris Lindstrom, per report.

10:49 a.m. Saints pick up $10 million in cap space by re-working Cam Jordan’s contract, per report.

10:16 a.m. Patriots trading tight end Jonnu Smith to Falcons, per report.

10:01 a.m. Lions re-sign running back Craig Reynolds, per report.

10:01 a.m. The Bengals re-sign veteran safety Michael Thomas to a one-year deal, per report.

9:56 a.m. Vikings and veteran linebacker Jordan Hicks agree to contract restructure to keep him with the team, per report.

9:35 a.m. Bills linebacker Tyler Matakevich has agrees to terms on two-year deal to stay in Buffalo, per report.

9:32 a.m. Bills agree to terms with punter Sam Martin on three-year deal worth up to $7.5 million, per report.

9:15 a.m. Lions are re-signing defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs to a two-year deal worth up to $6 million, per report.

8:32 a.m. Chargers agree to terms with backup quarterback Easton Stick, per report.

8:03 a.m. Browns restructure quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, clearing $36 million in cap space, per report.

5:31 a.m. Giants sign punter Jamie Gillan on a two-year, $4 million deal, per report.

In before the “why haven’t we signed anyone “ posts

[shasta519]

7 minutes ago, TomDiggs said:

 

 

Sheesh. That is a lot lot lot for Edmunds lol 

 

After seeing what Edwards got, yeah it sure is. Still strange that they traded Smith, only to spend $24M on LB in FA. 

 

But this is good news for Okereke. It does take CHI out of the running, but Edmunds' contract helps reset the market a bit. 

 

My guess would be $8-10M.

[Shive]

If you want to complain about Ballard and his lack of moves at this point, please use this thread:

 

[philba101]

3 hours ago, Shive said:

 

The bigger question is why are they shopping all of their receivers?

[RNGDShobby]

12 minutes ago, chad72 said:

 

1:31 p.m. Dolphins agree to terms with former Jets quarterback Mike White on a 2-year deal, per report.

 

10:56 a.m. Falcons announce five-year, $105 million extension for guard Chris Lindstrom, per report.

 

8:03 a.m. Browns restructure quarterback Deshaun Watson’s contract, clearing $36 million in cap space, per report.

 

2 years, $16m for Mike White. Almost like they expect him to play a fair share

 

That's a BIG contract for Lindstrom. Does that make him higher paid than Q?

 

That's how you clear cap space.

 

[Yoshinator]

1 minute ago, philba101 said:

The bigger question is why are they shopping all of their receivers?

They need draft picks. The Broncos only have 5 draft picks, and none in the first two rounds. They have 4 solid receivers possibly, and Tim Patrick is coming back from a torn ACL, so they can afford to trade one. 

[TomDiggs]

1 minute ago, philba101 said:

The bigger question is why are they shopping all of their receivers?

 

I am just guessing here, but it sure looks like Payton is gonna remake that offense to limit Russell Wilson's struggles. Basically create what he was successful with in Seattle. Which is predicated on a great running game.

 

They just spent big big on the OL w McGlinchey and Ben Powers. 

 

So they might feel they don't Neeeeeed some of the WRs they have if they shift their offensive focus and philosophy. 

 

Still think Jeudy could feast somewhere where there is a timing-based system with how impressive his route running and separation can be 

[chad72]

3 minutes ago, TomDiggs said:

 

I am just guessing here, but it sure looks like Payton is gonna remake that offense to limit Russell Wilson's struggles. Basically create what he was successful with in Seattle. Which is predicated on a great running game.

 

They just spent big big on the OL w McGlinchey and Ben Powers. 

 

So they might feel they don't Neeeeeed some of the WRs they have if they shift their offensive focus and philosophy. 

 

Still think Jeudy could feast somewhere where there is a timing-based system with how impressive his route running and separation can be 

 

Yep, they know they can't outscore Mahomes, just have to keep him off the field. The Eagles tried too but turned it over once in the SB and gave up a huge punt return that helped Chiefs overcome the TOP disadvantage.

[Shive]

Big money for Bates.

[RollerColt]

So… if Rodgers stays in Green Bay, and Love wants out… do we make a play for him? 

[Shive]

 

[philba101]

7 minutes ago, TomDiggs said:

 

I am just guessing here, but it sure looks like Payton is gonna remake that offense to limit Russell Wilson's struggles. Basically create what he was successful with in Seattle. Which is predicated on a great running game.

 

They just spent big big on the OL w McGlinchey and Ben Powers. 

 

So they might feel they don't Neeeeeed some of the WRs they have if they shift their offensive focus and philosophy. 

 

Still think Jeudy could feast somewhere where there is a timing-based system with how impressive his route running and separation can be 

Yes that is how aggressive teams who want to fix their problems operate. Somebody could learn a lesson or two.

[NFLfan]

55 minutes ago, VikingsFanInChennai said:

Yeah, not sure if they needed to pay another TE, even if a good Blocking one, when they can't pay Theilen. 

 

I think they're over estimating Cousins and underestimating how much Theilen has helped Cousins and JJ find the connection. Now they will need to find a real good WR, or Cousins will go into his shell soon. By that time though, Cousins would've earned another payday, so he won't play like last year anyway. 

 

New GM and HC are going to be surprised this coming season. 

 

I am hearing that we will not extend Cousins again. I am sure hoping for that. 

[TomDiggs]

3 minutes ago, Shive said:

Big money for Bates.

 

Von Bell to Carolina and Jessie Bates to Atlanta?  If anyone plays fantasy football in IDP leagues like I do, give me alllllllll the Dax Hill stock lol 

[chad72]

6 minutes ago, Shive said:

Big money for Bates.

 

This was expected. Bengals losing both their 2 starting safeties to free agency (Von Bell to Panthers, Jessie Bates to Falcons) is going to hurt a little bit on D.

[philba101]

2 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

So… if Rodgers stays in Green Bay, and Love wants out… do we make a play for him? 

Rodgers isn't staying with the Packers. He is coming to play in the AFC like every other QB it seems. Colts shouldn't have much competition to worry about.

[Shive]

1 minute ago, TomDiggs said:

 

Von Bell to Carolina and Jessie Bates to Atlanta?  If anyone plays fantasy football in IDP leagues like I do, give me alllllllll the Dax Hill stock lol 

They are otherwise BARE at safety in what is considered to be a weak safety class.

[stitches]

So many linebackers going... none of them Colts LBs... 

[TomDiggs]

1 minute ago, stitches said:

So many linebackers going... none of them Colts LBs... 

many going in that same range of $6-$7M a year.....Pratt, Edwards, Anzalone, etc

 

I wonder what Bobby is getting offered out there?  

 

I hope he lands somewhere where he can star. Like the Giants or some other needy LB team.

 

 

[NFLfan]

 

[NFLfan]

Rich Eisen made me laugh. Someone asked him if he would like Ryan Tannehill. He does not like it.

 

What about Tannehill to the Colts?   @2006Coltsbestever 

[NFLfan]

Patrick Peterson to the Steelers.

[Colts.sb41]

The bears are this years jaguars. When the Colts get a rookie qb contract maybe they will be a little more aggressive. Obviously Ballard won’t go that wild which is fine by me but maybe more than we see now.

[RollerColt]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

Rich Eisen made me laugh. Someone asked him if he would like Ryan Tannehill. He does not like it.

 

What about Tannehill to the Colts?   @2006Coltsbestever 

LOL you tryin’ to kill him? 

[crazycolt1]

1 minute ago, NFLfan said:

Rich Eisen made me laugh. Someone asked him if he would like Ryan Tannehill. He does not like it.

 

What about Tannehill to the Colts?   @2006Coltsbestever 

You trying to make Coltsbestever have a heart attack?

[richard pallo]

16 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

So… if Rodgers stays in Green Bay, and Love wants out… do we make a play for him? 

Absolutely.  

[Restinpeacesweetchloe]

Hopefully this is good news we can get Campbell back.

 

 

[RollerColt]

6 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Absolutely.  

Kinda makes sense in a way. He was someone Ballard was interested in. 

[NFLfan]

14 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

LOL you tryin’ to kill him? 

 

13 minutes ago, crazycolt1 said:

You trying to make Coltsbestever have a heart attack?

 

Lol. It won't happen. 

[richard pallo]

2 minutes ago, RollerColt said:

Kinda makes sense in a way. He was someone Ballard was interested in. 

Ballard was very interested in him so it does make sense.  I’m actually hoping it happens but it seems clear Rodgers is going to the Jets.

[NFLfan]

I thought he played well for the Vikes. He must have done something for us to waive him.

[Yoshinator]

2 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

I thought he played well for the Vikes. He must have done something for us to waive him.

Colts were 4th on the waiver priority. Not sure why we didn't claim him? He would have probably made the 53 next season.

[RollerColt]

4 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

Ballard was very interested in him so it does make sense.  I’m actually hoping it happens but it seems clear Rodgers is going to the Jets.

It does seem so. But, I will say this: Rodgers is as wishy washy about leaving GB as Favre was to general retirement. 

[Shive]

 

 

[Shive]

 

[Indyfan4life]

1 minute ago, OLD FAN MAN said:

imo ballard is having a bad case of confusion !!!! free agency is mind blowing for him !!!! he cant react fast enough to deal in free agency!!!!!

No, we just have guys visit and wait around for days to see if they sign.