Bryant's agent denies he has visit set up with Redskins
In one Tampa paper this morning, Antonio Bryant's agent said his client would visit the Redskins. In another Tampa paper this afternoon, Bryant's agent is denying the report. Lamont Smith told the St. Petersburg Times that Bryant has a "couple"...
Steelers interested in Foote, too
The Steelers are trying to get the old gang back together.Just one year after a frosty departure, the team is interested in bringing back linebacker Larry Foote for veteran depth. They have competition though: Foote has met with Washington and...
Antonio Bryant has visit set up with Redskins
Antonio Bryant's market has been surprisingly slow to develop, but interest is picking up quickly.Bryant is in Cincinnati Tuesday, and his agent Lamont Smith tells the Tampa Tribune that Bryant has a visit scheduled with the Redskins. The Bengals appear...
Niners, Leon Washington have spoken
We recently pointed out that a market for Jets running back Leon Washington, a restricted free agent recovering from a broken leg, could soon emerge.The folks at ESPN 1320 in Sacramento tweeted yesterday that the rumors linking Washington to the...
Colts claim Skolnitsky
As it turns out, running back Marcus Mason wasn't the only non-vested veteran recently waived by the Redskins who was claimed on Monday.A league source tells us that the Colts claimed the contract of defensive tackle J.D. Skolnitsky.Skolnitsky joined the...
Chargers begin to rebuild backfield
The San Diego Chargers claimed Marcus Mason from the Redskins off waivers Monday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.The team is desperate to add bodies to the backfield, whether they ultimately keep Darren Sproles or not.This is...
Reports: Steelers re-sign Clark, bring back Randle El
The Steelers have agreed with FS Ryan Clark to a four-year contract, National Football Post and Fox 31 in Denver reported Monday. Also, ex-Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El will return for a second stint in Pittsburgh, agreeing to a three-year deal with the Steelers, according to...
Allen says Snyder is on board with new approach to free agency
So in the first year without a salary cap since Daniel Snyder purchased the Redskins, Snyder's team behaved for the first time on the first day of free agency as if a salary cap were still in place.The team's new...
Redskins re-sign C Rabach
The Redskins need to rebuild their offensive line, but one position will remain static.The team announced Monday the re-signing of C Casey Rabach to a contract extension. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.Rabach, 32, has started 79 of the team’s past 80 games,...
Early winners and losers in free agency
We have learned that, salary cap or not, the top of the free-agent market hasn't changed from the previous year all that much. In the opening weekend of free agency, teams spent more than $150 million in guaranteed money on high-profile players such as Julius Peppers, Antrel...
Browns lock up Pashos
Veteran offensive lineman Tony Pashos left Washington last night without signing a contract.And he won't be signing a contract there, at least not in the near future.Adam Schefter reports that Pashos has agreed to terms on a three-year, $10.3 million...
Maake Kemoeatu to visit Redskins
Free agent defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu has a visit with the Redskins scheduled for Tuesday.But Rick Maese of the Washington Post reports that Kemoeatu is not expected to sign a contract, even though he would seem to be a good...
Market for Leon Washington could heat up soon
With the Jets applying only a second-round tender to running back Leon Washington, they are essentially inviting another team to sign him to an offer sheet.That process could get started, we're told, within the next day or two. Thus far,...
Real story on Pashos non-deal isn't all that exciting
So I was out to dinner with Mrs. PFT and Florio Jr. when I got word, via Sprint device, that offensive lineman Artis Hicks had signed with the Redskins.Moments later came word that 49ers offensive lineman Tony Pashos would be...
Redskins enter free-agent fray, sign veteran guard Hicks
The Washington Redskins made their first move in the free-agent market Saturday with a low-key addition, signing offensive lineman Artis Hicks to a three-year deal that could be worth as much as $9 million.
Redskins add Pashos, too
The Washington Redskins didn't stop adding offensive linemen with the acquisition of Artis Hicks.PFT has learned that the Redskins have also agreed to terms with free agent offensive tackle Tony Pashos.In 2009 Pashos played for the San Francisco 49ers, appearing...
Not so fast: Pashos leaves D.C. without a deal, visiting Cleveland
Contrary to what we told you a few minutes ago, it's not a done deal for free agent offensive lineman Tony Pashos in Washington.We're now hearing that Pashos left his visit with the Redskins without a deal and will pay...
Artis Hicks agrees to three-year deal with Redskins
The Washington Redskins and free agent guard Artis Hicks have reached a contract agreement.PFT's Mike Florio reports that the Redskins and Hicks, who played the last four years for the Vikings, have agreed on a three-year deal.For the Vikings, it's...
Redskins talk to another lineman, don't sign him
For those scoring at home, the Redskins have reportedly entertained four free agent offensive linemen. They haven't signed any of them.Former Broncos center Casey Wiegmann left the facility Saturday without a deal in place, according to Rick Maese of the...
Willie Parker expected to visit Redskins
Mike Shanahan has dropped five running backs since arriving in Washington, and needs to replenish the depth chart.Willie Parker will surprisingly be his first target. KDKA in Pittsburgh reports Parker will visit the Redskins on Monday. Washington already has one...
Emmitt Smith, Daniel Snyder exchange pleasantries
We interrupt our ongoing coverage of Free Agency Frenzy Lite to point out that Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith has taken aim recently at someone he never once faced personally on a football field.Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.Said Smith in an...
Redskins sign ex-Vikings OL Hicks
The Vikings lost another key free agent Saturday when versatile OL Artis Hicks agreed to a deal with the Redskins. Terms of the deal were not immediately available.The Vikings lost RB Chester Taylor on Friday to the Bears.Hicks has spent the last four seasons in Minnesota,...
Packers keep Clifton
The big-spending Redskins could not pry left tackle Chad Clifton away from the Packers.ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that Clifton will get three years and $20 million from Green Bay. $7.5 million is guaranteed.Also guaranteed: That G.M. Ted Thompson won't be...
Relatively quiet Redskins re-sign three, invite LT Clifton for visit
Instead of courting, say, Julius Peppers with an over-the-top offer, the Washington Redskins pragmatically sought to solve their biggest problem Friday by inviting veteran left tackle Chad Clifton for a visit. The team also re-signed defensive lineman Phillip Daniels, versatile...
Report: Packers re-sign OLT Clifton
The Packers have re-signed unrestricted free-agent OLT Chad Clifton, according to an NFL Network report.The contract will reportedly pay him $20 million over three years.Clifton had been scheduled to visit the Redskins, who are looking to make major upgrades to their offensive...