DSG March 11th – Free agency rolls on throughout the NFL
In case you missed it, here’s the Daily Steelers Grind for March 11th, 2017, highlighting some of the best Pittsburgh Steelers content out there.
Ravens re-sign their defensive tackle
For the #Ravens and @_sportstrust client @brandonW66 contract 5yrs, $54M, $27.5M guar. Highest paid NT in NFL
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Bears sign Sims
Deal for new Bears TE Dion Sims: three years, $18m with $10m in guarantees, source says. More than just blocking TE money.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 10, 2017
Steelers looking at Cooper
Steelers have been in contact with Cardinals DB Marcus Cooper (6-foot-2, 4 INTs in 2016). Jets reportedly interested.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 10, 2017
Good question!
How is it that Brock Osweiler is the center of the two biggest free agency stories in back to back years?
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 10, 2017
Ryan to Titans
CB Logan Ryan agreed to terms with #Titans, per his agents.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 10, 2017
49ers making moves
QB news: The #49ers are signing Matt Barkley, source said. He impressed late in the season when given a shot.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Dolphins and Rams trade
This morning we already had a trade, Dolphins trade for Rams DE William Hayes
— NFL Draft Diamonds ™️ (@DraftDiamonds) March 10, 2017
Former Steeler now a free agent
UPDATE – #Giants to release FB Will Johnson. Story:https://t.co/jP5wvoXhh0 pic.twitter.com/5v9tUwJvSx
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 10, 2017
Cards make cap room
Source: Cardinals S Tyvon Branch has taken a pay cut for 2017 from $4M to $2M. Creates some cap space for Arizona.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 10, 2017
Hayden to Detroit
Lions Sign CB D.J. Hayden https://t.co/7bGM0Bnboi pic.twitter.com/X2E0O40hWh
— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 10, 2017
Simon to Colts
Source: the Colts have signed former Texans OLB John Simon to a 3-year deal.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 10, 2017
Happy Birthday Rod Woodson!
https://twitter.com/steelers/status/840202347028578305
Eagles ink a lineman
https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/840223695008346112
Bears get their corner
Prince Amukamara signs with Bears, per @JordanRaanan.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Arizona makes deal with Jones
Cardinals announce official five-year deal with franchise LB Chandler Jones.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Peppers still going too…
Reunion: The #Panthers are working to bring back veteran pass-rusher and old friend Julius Peppers, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2017
Pryor to the Redskins
WR Terrelle Pryor is signing a one-year deal with Washington , per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
And finally, saying goodbye to a great Steeler
Dolphins signing Lawrence Timmons to a 2-year, $12 millions deal including $11 million guaranteed, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2017
Bennett to the Packers
You gotta love Martellus Bennett announcing he is signing with the Packers on Nickelodeon Sports.
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 10, 2017
