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And now we know why no one has signed TJ McDonald. . .



https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/847198720798195712

I knew a suspension was coming, but I thought it was going to be two games (four at most).

Is it worth it to sign him cheap(er) and basically have it be for 2018-2020?

I would not sign him if he was available for every game. The guy stinks!

The Dolphins signed T.J. McDonald (who is suspended for the first eight games).

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19044768/tj-mcdonald-reaches-agreement-miami-dolphins

This has some logic, even if he isn't very good. The dolphins can hold a spot on the roster for a poor player they want to get a look at, and know they can cut the poor player after week 8, when McDonlad becomes eligible.

If they want to.

Its a one year deal, so an 8 game deal. My guess is planning for next year's comp pick balance sheet.

Good thinking Steve. It's a new way of thinking in NFL front offices, and we are leaders in this realm.

if this is true, then we got more competition for the top QB's in the draft....possibly, anyway

Sources: Tony Romo heading into broadcasting

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19073...roadcast-career

Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is leaving football and going into broadcasting, even with Dallas planning to release him Tuesday, league sources tell ESPN.

Romo has received interest from CBS, Fox and NBC, and can choose to be a color commentator where he wants. That move could come as early as Tuesday, sources said.

But the decision to leave football already has been made. His run as the Cowboys' quarterback -- and an NFL player -- officially ends Tuesday.

Dallas is expected to designate Romo a post-June 1 release, softening the blow against the Cowboys' cap this season. Instead of counting $24.7 million in 2017, Romo would count $10.7 million this year and $8.9 million in 2018. The Cowboys would gain $14 million in cap space, but it would not become available until June 2. But after Tuesday, Romo will no longer be with the Cowboys.


Tony Romo finishes with a career record of 78-49, but was never was able to get the Cowboys past the divisional round of the playoffs. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Romo's decision came down to his health, sources close to the situation told ESPN. Turning 37 years old on April 21, Romo believes his family and his health are paramount at this time in his life. He was limited to playing in just parts of five games over the last two seasons because of collarbone and back injuries, and he suffered a compression fracture in his back last August that led to him ultimately giving way to Dak Prescott.

He now will get to spend more time with his family while still retaining a strong connection to the game he loves. Romo spent the last several weeks working through this decision, sources told ESPN.

Romo already has informed Cowboys owner Jerry Jones of his decision to step away from the game for now, sources said. The networks courting him also are aware.

Stepping away from the game also will impact NFL teams, as Romo's market was expected to be robust. But with his transition to TV, Romo no longer will be a consideration for the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos -- not unless he were to unexpectedly write another chapter in his surreal NFL journey and return from the broadcast booth to the playing field.

The Texans had been considered the leading contender for the services of the Cowboys' all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns. But without Romo, Tom Savage now is expected to be Houston's starting quarterback with former Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden serving as his backup.

In Denver, Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch will compete for the Broncos' starting quarterback job.

Romo's transition to TV will finish off one of the great undrafted free agent stories in NFL history.

In 2003, Romo bypassed a larger signing bonus from the Broncos to join the Cowboys out of Eastern Illinois. He did not throw a pass in a regular-season game during his first three seasons, but Bill Parcells turned to him in the sixth game of the 2006 season at halftime against the New York Giants.

Romo then sparked the Cowboys to a playoff berth and held the Cowboys' starting job through last August.

In his first full season as the starter in 2007, Romo threw for a then-franchise record 4,211 yards -- a mark he would set twice more in his career -- and a franchise record 36 touchdown passes. The Cowboys finished with the best record in the NFC (13-3) but lost in the divisional round of the playoffs.

Romo has a career record of 78-49, but he never was able to get the Cowboys past the divisional round of the playoffs in four playoff appearances. His 34,183 passing yards and 248 touchdown passes are the most in team history.

Romo also holds team records for most 300-yard passing games (46), multiple touchdown pass games (79) and consecutive games with a touchdown pass (38). In 2012, he threw for a club-record 4,903 yards and on Oct. 6, 2013, against the Broncos, he threw for a franchise record 506 yards. He owns the NFL record with a touchdown pass in 41 straight road games.

In 2013, back injuries started to slow Romo down. He had two back surgeries, including a discectomy before the season finale. He suffered two transverse process fractures in 2014 but missed just one game in leading the Cowboys to a 12-4 record and NFC East title. In 2015, he suffered a broken left collarbone against the Philadelphia Eagles and missed seven games. He rebroke the collarbone in his second game back and missed the final five games as the Cowboys went 1-11 without him.


After undergoing collarbone surgery last spring, Romo said his back felt as strong as it had in years. However, on the third play from scrimmage in a preseason game against Seattle, he was awkwardly driven to the turf by Cliff Avril and suffered the compression fracture in his back.

Romo's absence allowed Prescott, the Cowboys' second fourth-round pick last year, to ascend to the starting job. After losing the season opener, the Cowboys won a franchise-record 11 straight games. Prescott finished his rookie season with 23 touchdown passes and just four interceptions and was named the NFL's offensive rookie of the year.

Disappointed he would not have the chance to win the job back, Romo diffused any controversy with a heartfelt statement backing Prescott upon his return. He served as the backup for the first time since 2006 and saw action in just one game, throwing a touchdown pass on his lone drive in the 2016 finale against the Eagles.

He can basically hang out and get paid a sweet gig..

And then if a contenders QB goes down at any point, he can come save the day..

And then throw an Interception.

We need more ex-QB talking heads, especially from Dallas. Just not interested in him, and the networks can't cover him enough. Congrats. Good-bye.

If true that sucks ....

This could sew up Mahomes to Houston .... unless somehow Mitch or Watson are still on the board ....

The two teams that wanted Romo were rumored to be Houston and Denver. Denver just drafted a QB in the first round last year. I would guess Houston is in the market (and they seem to have a type).

Some say he will replace Phil Simms. That can only be viewed as a positive.

Buh-bye Phil Simms. Buh-bye.

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Morning-Buzz/2017/04/04/romo.aspx

Best route for him to take imo. His body is about as broken down as any.

yes true

I guess a big factor for him was golf. He doesn't want to get more injured and not be able to play. Also, CBS has the Masters. . .

j/c:

Not really FA, but...


https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/849337105667026946

I wonder if they go after Hankins?

All they did was swap third round picks.

https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/849337732052783105

Odd. Seems like a bad move for the Ravens.

It seems like they traded Jernigan because they didn't want to pay another interior defensive linemen after re-signing Brandon Williams.

You're right. It does. I wonder if they have a younger guy they like as well? Crossing fingers for someone in the draft?

i thought jernigan was decent? maybe just drafted high

Jernigan is better than decent...good-very good player...Very surprising to say the least.

was it a contractual related release?

Wrong post!

Looks like that 2nd Rd pick we got with Brock is looking a little better

If the Raiders get Marshawn Lynch, and he is anything close to what he was with the Seahawks, I think they are the best non-Patriots team in the AFC.

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/849690254747602944

Richard Sherman is available for trade.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf...orts-topstories

A quote from the GM of the Seahawks:



Weird.

"Your Super Bowl Champions, The Las Vegas Raiders of Oakland"

I'd rather give up the #12 for him than for Jimmy G.

Yeah, who wouldn't trade a Top 15 pick for a 30 year old RB that hasn't played in a year..

he was talking about sherman.

I agree, but probably neither. Sherman just turned 29.

I wouldn't be surprised if his situation turned out to be similar to Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha was very good with the Raiders when he stayed in his lane, when he signed with the Eagles he was asked to do different things and was not as good.

I was talking about Richard Sherman. I would like to see Marshawn in Cleveland, just to watch him do Marshawn things in Cleveland though. I think he's a FA?

He's retired and the Seahawks on his rights.

Which still doesn't make any sense.

I don't want to trade for Jimmy G.

I know Lynch is supposed to go to the Raiders, but God would I love to have him on our team for a year or two.
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Would Richard Sherman be worthy of our 12th pick?