Archives for March 11, 2015

'"Once I kind of sat down and relaxed, actually thought to myself and talked to my family, I thought it was the best move. I found a team that actually wanted me."'

'Clay will become an unrestricted free agent, though the Dolphins have the right to match any offers after awarding the player a transition tag last week. The move ensured that Clay will make at least $7 million this season.'

'Felton spent the past three seasons in Minnesota. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2008 draft by Detroit, and spent three seasons with the Lions.'

'Cassel, 32, started the Vikings' first three games last season before breaking several bones in his left foot against the New Orleans Saints on Sept. 21. He was placed on injured reserve three days later.'

'According to multiple media reports, the Bills sent the Vikings their fifth-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for Minnesota's sixth-round pick. The Vikings will also receive a seventh-round pick in 2016.'

'"It feels good to be here. It feels good to be appreciated," McCoy said. "Since I heard about the trade, the Bills organization has been great. I can't wait to get to work. Can't wait to get that goal — to win a championship."'

'Throughout his career in Minnesota, Kansas City and New England, he has started a total of 71 games, with a career record of 33-38, while throwing for 96 touchdowns to 70 interceptions in all his career appearances. Cassel has one year left on his current contract, and is scheduled to have a cap hit of $4.75 million in 2015.'

'Harvin was released by the Jets on Tuesday afternoon, following the official acquisition of wide receiver Brandon Marshall. In 2014, the Seattle Seahawks traded Harvin to the Jets for a conditional draft pick. Between the two franchises, Harvin caught 51 passes for 483 yards and one touchdown. He also rushed for 202 yards between the two clubs and another touchdown.'

'As announced by his agent on Tuesday night, Revis has elected to sign with the New York Jets — the original team that drafted him in the first round out of Pittsburgh. The cornerback, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, will get more than $40 million guaranteed in his deal with the Jets.'

'The signing is the second significant addition to focusing on a run-centric approach on offense for the Bills, after the team traded for running back LeSean McCoy and signed him to a five-year, $40 million extension with $26.5 million guaranteed. Felton graded out on ProFootballFocus.com as the sixth-best blocking fullback in the league in 2014.'

'Bills head coach Rex Ryan, offensive coordinator Greg Roman and tight ends coach Tony Sparano Jr. traveled on the private plane to demonstrate to Clay how serious their interest is in adding him to their roster. The trio of coaches was able to convince the free agent to join them on a return flight to Buffalo for a tour of One Bills Drive.'

'Cassel comes to Buffalo after spending the past two seasons in Minnesota, playing in 12 games for the Vikings while completing 194-of-325 pass attempts for 2,232 yards, 14 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. The 10-year veteran has played in 90 games in his career, starting 71, while completing 1,397-of-2,369 pass attempts for 15,727 yards, 96 touchdowns and 70 interceptions.'

'The Bills dispatched Assistant head coach/running backs coach Anthony Lynn by private plane to pick Felton up and bring him back to Buffalo late Tuesday.'

'“They were excellent. They really make me feel like I’m at home,” McCoy told Buffalobills.com. “Terry and Kim are great. They’re intelligent and they really care about the players. Everywhere in this league is different and coming here that’s the first thing that I actually noticed. They care about the players. They want me to fit in.'