Новости за 10.03.2016

As the Jaguars try to exorcise the demons of past drafts gone bad, it makes sense to get rid of the most visible reminder of the team’s prior ineptitude. A third-round pick in 2012, punter Anger became a Jaguar despite the presence of the following players in the draft pool: Olivier Vernon, Russell Wilson, Mohamed Sanu, Nick Foles, T.Y. Hilton, Lamar Miller, Travis…

Considering the triumvirate of backup quarterbacks the Dallas Cowboys ran out on the field in 2015 didn’t exactly do much to impress, it’s no surprise the Cowboys could be looking for a fresh face to back up Tony Romo. According to Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Cowboys are bringing in former Miami…

Quite a prelude if this ends up being a playoff series.

The numbers are in for the contract given by the Giants to right-place-at-the-right-time defensive end Olivier Vernon. And, yes, it continues to be an amazing expenditure of funds by a General Manager who knows that if he doesn’t spend it now, he may not be around to spend it later. Per a source with knowledge…

I didn't know Josh Richardson had that in him.

When the Colts gave tight end Dwayne Allen a four-year deal worth $7.35 million per year, most assumed that Colts tight end Coby Fleener would get more elsewhere. Fleener, who has twice as many career receptions than Allen in their four years together with the Colts, will earn an average of $7.2 million on a five-year…

The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone the free agency route to find a replacement for Heath Miller at tight end. PFT has confirmed that former San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green has reached a four-year, $20 million deal with the Steelers. Green will get a $4.5 million signing bonus with Pittsburgh. He will make $1.25…

Evidence has been seized in a search at the French soccer federation headquarters for a criminal case against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, Swiss federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

The specific terms of the offer made by the Broncos to quarterback Brock Osweiler aren’t known. The terms of the offer made by the Texans are known, because they’re now available. Per a source with knowledge of the terms, Osweiler received a $12 million signing bonus. He also has a $4 million fully-guaranteed base salary…

He set a new career-high with 65 points in the process.

The Seattle Seahawks have apparently managed to keep another one of their own free agents from leaving town. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Seahawks reached a four-year deal with cornerback Jeremy Lane to keep him in Seattle. A source confirmed to PFT a deal had been reached Wednesday evening. Lane missed…

Brian Scott talks about a variety of subjects with NBC's Rick Allen during a break in the Goodyear tire test Wednesday at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Hopefully nothing serious for "Captain Serious."

Tackle Sam Young will be staying in Florida for the second straight season, but he won’t be back in Jacksonville. PFT has learned, via league source, that the Dolphins have signed Young to a one-year deal. It’s a $910,000 contract for the former Jaguar, Bill and Cowboy. Young started three games for the Jaguars last…

If you think this changeover is going to impact the Spurs and how they operate as an organization, you don't know that franchise at all.

The Falcons added Derrick Shelby to their defensive line on Wednesday and they also held onto defensive end Adrian Clayborn. According to multiple reports, it’s a two-year deal with a base value of $9 million that could go up as high as $14 million. Clayborn signed with the Falcons last year after missing all but…

The base value of quarterback Chase Daniel’s deal in Philadelphia over the next three years amounts to $21 million. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Daniel can earn up to $15 million more in incentives and escalators. At a minimum, Daniel gets a $6 million signing bonus and a $1 million base salary, fully…

The Titans began the process of putting together their “exotic smashmouth” offense by focusing on the second half of that phrase. Wednesday night, they gave Marcus Mariota someone to throw to who could help them toward the first part. According to Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com, the Titans have agreed to a three-year deal with Dolphins…

Alex Morgan and Sam Mewis scored first-half goals to help the USWNT improve to 3-0 in the tournament, and 9-0 in 2016.

Going, going…almost gone. Free agency opened Wednesday, and most of the marquee players who weren’t already committed to deals soon found their way into them. Defensive players generally went earlier and for money, but by the time the smoke began to clear on the first few hours of a spending frenzy, plenty of offensive linemen…

The punishment imposed on the Chiefs for violating the rules of the 2015 tampering period came from an allegation that Chiefs employees had direct contact with receiver Jeremy Maclin during the pre-free agency window that allows communication only with agents who represent impending free agents. The league’s decision to publish the punishment after the 2016…

This is not good. Memphis Grizzlies guard Mario Chalmers went down in the game against Boston with a non-contact injury. The worst kind, and this didn’t look good. He had to be helped back to the locker room, and the medical staff seemed to be looking at his Achilles’ tendon. He is out for the rest […]

As expected, receiver Victor Cruz took less money to stay with the Giants. As not expected, it’s a lot less. Art Stapleton of the Bergen Record reports that Cruz’s base salary for 2016 has dropped from $7.9 million to $1.3 million in 2016. He can earn $5.5 million of the amount back based on playing-time…

Vincent Nogueira and Brian Carroll held down the defensive midfield with Edu missing in an opening weekend loss at FC Dallas.

Was a game misconduct for charging too much?