NFL News: A Look At The Latest Transactions

by Sean Yuille on Mar 2, 2011 11:36 AM EST in NFL News

With the collective bargaining agreement set to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, many NFL teams have been busy making moves in advance of the expected lockout. Some of those moves include tendering contracts to restricted free agents, placing the franchise tag on players and releasing a number of veterans. Below is a rundown of the transactions that have happened (or could happen) in the NFL this week.

Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers signed with the New Orleans Saints yesterday. (UPDATE: According to Jason La Canfora, Rogers will make around $4 million with the Saints and could have made $6 million elsewhere. I guess he really does want to play for a winner.)
The Chicago Bears released offensive lineman Kevin Shaffer, defensive tackle Tommie Harris and linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer on Tuesday.
The Washington Redskins released running back Clinton Portis on Monday.
The New York Jets released offensive tackle Damien Woody, defensive end Vernon Gholston, defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and linebacker Jason Taylor.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice wants to test free agency before he considers re-signing with his current team. As mentioned the last time I talked about Rice, I don't pass this along because I think the Lions would be interested, but rather because it's possible he could leave the NFC North.
Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy wants linebacker A.J. Hawk back next season, but he may be released because of his contract. He has a base salary of $10 million next season, and it will become guaranteed on the first day of the league year (i.e. when a CBA is in place). The thinking is he would want to re-sign with Green Bay by working out a new contract, but if he hits the open market I'd expect the Lions to take a look at him. There is a need at linebacker, and Bobby Carpenter, who is expected to be back next season, is his former teammate from Ohio State.
This last one isn't player related, but the Chicago Bears gave head coach Lovie Smith a contract extension through 2013.

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I would love to land AJ Hawk

But I also wonder if Detroit would look at Hunter Hillenmeyer as well. Good ST player and adds solid depth at linebacker.

"Show me someone with an offseason and I'll show you someone in last place"- Ndamukong Suh ( All Pro, Pro Bowl, Pepsi Rookie of the year, AP defensive rookie of the year, Sporting news rookie of the year,)

by The Profiler on Mar 2, 2011 11:50 AM EST reply actions

how much

would Hawk cost???

by mgoblue4ever on Mar 2, 2011 12:26 PM EST up reply actions

Hawk has a $10 million base salary with the Green Bay Packers for 2011 I could live with that

by The Profiler on Mar 2, 2011 2:42 PM EST up reply actions

Are you kidding me? Come on, nobody would pay him $10 Million.

I don’t see that Hawk is any better than Carpenter or Palmer. And he has played ILB in the NFL. We could get a damn good LB for that kind of money.

"A lot of people have stayed 3 minutes in the ring with the bear, and they didn't do it by going at the bear. They did it by getting on their bike and running around. - Jim Schwartz 2011

by NorthLeft12 on Mar 2, 2011 3:11 PM EST up reply actions

i've heard that hillenmeyer is planning on retiring because of concussions

…but landing hawk would be awesome i think he would like to come to detroit and back to a 4-3… plus GB plays another DB instead of him a lot of times.

by jonathan.onne on Mar 2, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

Good for Rogers

Going to a contending team. I hope the best for him.

I like Wins, Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P

by joshsun on Mar 2, 2011 1:02 PM EST reply actions

not me

hope he fails there too. unless he busts his ass and works with the coaches and doesn’t take plays off anymore. then i’ll share your sentiment.

"You ain't ever in your life seen a nigga this focused / And I done it all in a pair of Air Forces."

Jeezy - Done It All

by KFFE on Mar 2, 2011 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

say what you will but

he is a good guy from all accounts and he busted his tail far more often than not when he played here.

I am not going to be bitter at the man and rewrite history on his play here in the D just because he got traded to another team.

I like Wins, Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P

by joshsun on Mar 2, 2011 3:55 PM EST up reply actions

Rogers definitely dogged it on the field sometimes.

But he also played hard and had value. Additionally he had mentioned a couple times wanting to come back to Detroit to participate in the rebuild. I have no ill will whatsoever towards him.

That goddamn Okra and beans got you Oprah in jeans. Seems to me a little lean cuisine, wouldn't hurt much- Agh don't touch! -Obie Trice

by Skylar on Mar 3, 2011 9:25 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

Not everyone can be Suh

I like Wins, Cheese and I also Like Cookies. If you don't. Wow. :P

by joshsun on Mar 3, 2011 2:41 PM EST up reply actions

not the way i saw it

so we’ll just agree to disagree.

In Life - You GET What You GIVE.

by KFFE on Mar 3, 2011 2:02 PM EST up reply actions

Holy crap! Someone wanted to pay Rogers $6 Million?!?

Obviously, he is not as crappy as some think on this site.

"A lot of people have stayed 3 minutes in the ring with the bear, and they didn't do it by going at the bear. They did it by getting on their bike and running around. - Jim Schwartz 2011

by NorthLeft12 on Mar 2, 2011 1:12 PM EST reply actions

or that team

was desperate. got a feeling it was the skins who are looking to move fat albert as well.

In Life - You GET What You GIVE.

by KFFE on Mar 2, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions

No it's the Saints

They are in desperate need of D help and Rogers could very well help out that front 4 that got ran on a lot.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Mar 2, 2011 2:23 PM EST up reply actions

i was referring

to the team that wanted to pay 6M for him.

In Life - You GET What You GIVE.

by KFFE on Mar 2, 2011 3:23 PM EST up reply actions

Hey Sean!!!!!

Internet is back on so expect to see me on here a lot again.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Mar 2, 2011 2:24 PM EST reply actions

Good to hear davis!

Just in time for the great Draft of 2011 debates.

"A lot of people have stayed 3 minutes in the ring with the bear, and they didn't do it by going at the bear. They did it by getting on their bike and running around. - Jim Schwartz 2011

by NorthLeft12 on Mar 2, 2011 2:38 PM EST up reply actions