2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[ChadFL]

To nobody's surprise Cleveland has released Davone Bess. When the Browns traded for this guy they were unaware that he'd already had psychiatric problems from when he was in Miami.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/browns-...0957--nfl.html

The Browns have parted ways with wide receiver Davone Bess, following one disappointing season and a disturbing off season.

Cleveland released the troubled wide receiver on Wednesday, an expected ending after Bess was arrested in January for assaulting a law enforcement officer at an airport and other bizarre behavior.

Bess is still owed $3.06 million for 2014, but the Browns may try to recoup some of that money.

The 28-year-old Bess was acquired last April in a trade with Miami and the Browns immediately signed him to a three-year, $11.5 million contract extension that included $5.75 million guaranteed. The Browns believed the sure-handed Bess would fill a hole at slot receiver and bring leadership to a young group of wideouts.

However, Bess didn't deliver on the field and his personal problems built up in recent months.

Bess finished with career-lows in catches (42) and yards (362) last season, and he had several crucial drops that hurt the Browns. Bess, who spent his first five NFL seasons with the Dolphins, also muffed a punt in Kansas City, costing the Browns a chance to upset the then-unbeaten Chiefs. He never ducked any criticism for the poor performance, owned up to his mistakes and bounced back with two touchdown catches the following week in a win over Baltimore.

However, he missed Cleveland's final two games for personal reasons.

In Jan. 16, Bess posted a photo on his Twitter page of a small package containing what appeared to be marijuana. The photo was later deleted.

The next day, Bess was charged with assault on an officer, resisting arrest without violence and disorderly conduct following a confrontation at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. According to the police report, Bess was ''acting irrationally, dancing, singing with his pants repeatedly falling down.'' Bess also reportedly took up a ''fighting stance'' with the officer, who hit Bess on the leg with a baton to no effect.

It was later learned that Bess had a run-in with police shortly before he was traded to Cleveland and his family had him hospitalized against his will.

The Browns initially vowed to support Bess, who may still face NFL discipline for his legal misstep. It's not yet clear if he plans to continue his football career.

[MaCruz]

Broncos are going to release Champ Bailey per ESPN, USA Today. Does he continue to play or will he retire?

[burner xxx]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Broncos are going to release Champ Bailey per ESPN, USA Today. Does he continue to play or will he retire?

Just talked to Champ Bailey. He was not offered a pay cut to stay with the Broncos. He's looking forward to hitting FA for first time. - @bylindsayhjones

His legacy would be better if he'd retire.. in my opinion. I wish him luck where he ends up though.

[sycro]

Originally Posted by burner xxx

Just talked to Champ Bailey. He was not offered a pay cut to stay with the Broncos. He's looking forward to hitting FA for first time. - @bylindsayhjones

His legacy would be better if he'd retire.. in my opinion. I wish him luck where he ends up though.

I started reading that and was like "You know Champ Bailey?"

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by burner xxx

Just talked to Champ Bailey. He was not offered a pay cut to stay with the Broncos. He's looking forward to hitting FA for first time. - @bylindsayhjones

His legacy would be better if he'd retire.. in my opinion. I wish him luck where he ends up though.

Same here. Unless he can latch on to another serious title contender there's not much point in him continuing to play. When the Broncos got smashed in the Super Bowl he was the guy I felt the worst for. Sad to see a HOF career probably end like that.

[Eye Candy]

The closest Greatness will come to Texas Football this year:



#3 Russell Wilson

[burner xxx]

I don’t know if they can pull it off. But #Lions are showing a TON of interest in Sammy Watkins. They draft No. 10… & have Megatron. #scary

- @RapSheet


I hope we don't trade up for him with our all our needs. I want him though, maybe it's worth it.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by burner xxx

- @RapSheet


I hope we don't trade up for him with our all our needs. I want him though, maybe it's worth it.

If you can't get him, Mike Evans isn't a bad consolation prize.

[fatediesel]

Lions would have to give up a ton to move high enough to grab Watkins. Most likely they'd need to move to 3 to be confident they'd get him and that would cost multiple high draft picks. I don't think the Lions can afford giving up the picks that would require. They've got so much money locked up in Megatron/Stafford/Suh that they need low-paid draft picks to step in and fill starting positions.

[burner xxx]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

If you can't get him, Mike Evans isn't a bad consolation prize.

He isn't..but for a top-10 receiver you've gotta be sure. Idk if they're sure on him yet.

Sammy just looks like another level good in the Dez-AJ-CJ-Marshall tier

I wouldn't be mad with Gilbert but McShay had him going 8 to the Vikings which I could see happening.

[walruswarrior]

I really am starting to like Brandin Cooks. Reminds me of Steve Smith.

[R3P0]

Lance Moore released by Saints

Lance Moore indicated on Twitter that he's been released by the Saints.
"Thank you New Orleans for an amazing nine years," tweeted Moore. "Who Dat Nation, the best on earth!!!" The Saints were said to be shopping Moore but apparently found no takers. Moore will be 31 before Week 1 and isn't worth the $3.6 million he's due. If the Saints indeed are releasing him, they'll clear $2.5 million against the cap. Kenny Stills will have a bigger 2014 role.
Source: Lance Moore on Twitter
Mar 7 - 8:54 AM

[burner xxx]

Originally Posted by R3P0

Lance Moore released by Saints

I wonder if this indicates a bump in Kenny Stills' production next year. That kid looked fast.

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Colts re-signed P Pat McAfee to a five-year, $14 million contract.

Punters are people, too. The deal contains $5 million guaranteed and makes McAfee the NFL's fourth-highest paid punter in terms of guaranteed money. McAfee has one of the game's best legs and announced the deal on NFL Network's NFL AM show Friday morning. A year after being the Colts' "franchise player," McAfee gets the security he was eyeing. He also handles kickoffs

[MaCruz]

Chad Henne will sign a 2 year extension with the Jags and named the current starter going into the 2014 season per Gus Bradley. I still expect the Jags to draft a QB with the 3rd pick, but I think this could work out future wise because Henne has improved with the offense believe or not late last season. We got the most draft pics in the league so we could draft 2 QB's, and look for another tackle since we just released Uche Nwaneri the other day. Also we got plenty to spend on free agency. I hope our GM Caldwell and HC Bradley can bring home the goods this offseason.

[sycro]

According to reports, Saints are about to cut Darren Sproles. I'd love to see the Falcons grab him, though that's a lot of undersized RBs. But he'd be a great guy for Jaquizz to learn from, and he's so dynamic.

[DoubleDownAgain]

Originally Posted by sycro

According to reports, Saints are about to cut Darren Sproles. I'd love to see the Falcons grab him, though that's a lot of undersized RBs. But he'd be a great guy for Jaquizz to learn from, and he's so dynamic.

Heard the Saints had him on the trade block... but why? Salary cap issue? At first glance I don't get it...

[Brady_2_Moss]

Originally Posted by DoubleDownAgain

Heard the Saints had him on the trade block... but why? Salary cap issue? At first glance I don't get it...

Saints are in cap hell for this year..they have to release a good amount of players to get under the cap and also release players to sign graham long term

They started the year 10 mill OVER the cap i think?

[burner xxx]

Khiry Robinson. The boy is ready for the rock.

Plus Sproles is what everyone knows him to be, an old passing-down back

[Brady_2_Moss]

10 mill a year for Shields? Ya OK....

[walruswarrior]

Originally Posted by Brady_2_Moss

10 mill a year for Shields? Ya OK....

Good luck with signing Talib now...