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Cleveland (NFL/Newsfeed) – On Thursday morning, the Cleveland Browns leaked info that they expected Colt McCoy to make a “big leap forward” in 2012. By Thursday night, he was on the trade block.

Monday has arrived, and McCoy is back where he started: The Browns’ team facility. Tom Withers of The Related Press noted that McCoy was present for the team’s offseason program.

Truly, what alternative does he have?

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network tells ATL that the Browns expect McCoy to be back on the team. The Browns can’t get something for him in a trade unless some injury pops up on yet another team during training camp. It appears the Browns won’t push McCoy out the door, and he’s clearly not pushing to leave.

It’s all a small awkward since the Browns clearly see Brandon Weeden as their starter. Give McCoy credit for realizing that his best opportunity to actually compete for snaps remains with the Browns.

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Draft day is finally here. Prior to we head over to Radio City Music Hall, nevertheless, we have a full day on tap of draft rumors. That’s just how this goes.

The most up-to-date comes from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer: According to their sources, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are extremely interested in Alabama operating back Trent Richardson and may well consider trying to trade up to No. three to get him. The Browns also seem to covet Richardson at No. 4, though smarter minds than us believe they might wind up taking wide receiver Justin Blackmon. This significantly is clear: Richardson is extremely high on most boards, and won’t slip out of the best four.

It’s a high stakes poker game. There is no need to have for Tampa to trade up if Cleveland doesn’t really want Richardson.

Thankfully, we’re only half a day away from each team showing their hand.

(About:) This post was distributed by Syndicated Sports news wire and aggregation service, For more NFL news see: Report: Bucs might trade up for Trent Richardson.

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The deal to send cornerback Asante Samuel to the Atlanta Falcons from the Philadelphia Eagles has been finalized, a source with knowledge of the scenario told NFL Network’s Albert Breer.

It’s not but known what the Falcons will send the Eagles in return for the nine-year veteran.

Samuel and the Falcons have agreed to terms on a three-year, $ 18.five million deal.

Adhere to Albert Breer on Twitter @AlbertBreer

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The asking cost for four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Asante Samuel is dropping.

Reports the Philadelphia Eagles “we’re searching for a 3d or 4th rd pick for (Samuel) were wrong. They are prepared to take a 5th or 6th,” tweeted Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer.

It’s an fascinating revelation. The Denver Post reported Thursday the Broncos have currently supplied a fifth- or sixth-round draft pick for Samuel, a deal the Eagles rejected. The Broncos were reportedly turned away on a separate proposal involving an undisclosed player.

We’re seeking at a surprisingly low price for a proven cornerback who began 14 games last season. It speaks to Andy Reid’s desire to streamline a defensive backfield that had players operating out of position last season. Samuel, Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie proved that three’s a crowd.

Interested teams stay aware of Samuel’s age — he’s 31 — and can’t be thrilled with his contract. With two years left, Samuel’s set to earn $ ten million with a $ 100,000 offseason workout bonus in 2012 and $ 11.5 million with a $ 100,000 workout bonus in 2013. The Eagles are reportedly prepared to chop $ 2.five million off next season’s bill, but that won’t please Samuel.

Bottom line: Samuel’s age and cost tag aside, an NFL team will come calling. Look for a deal to be completed soon.

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There’s a new sheriff in Tampa. Greg Schiano does issues a little differently on the field, and he’s starting to get rid of Tampa’s issue kids off the field.

PewterReport.com reports that the Bucs have dangled troubled cornerback Aqib Talib for a feasible trade. Therefore far, there have been no takers. (And we don’t expect any to emerge.)

The Buccaneers have been really patient with Talib by way of his various legal problems. He’s set to go on trial for aggravated assault with a handgun on June 25. Talib has also observed his last two years cut brief by injury.

In short, there’s no opportunity the Bucs will find a taker for Talib with his trial up in the air. He’s a very talented player, but his play hasn’t been really consistent as a pro. He’s entering the final year of his contract, and this news tends to make us wonder if the Bucs will merely cut bait if they take a cornerback high in the draft.

The Buccaneers not too long ago released safety Tanard Jackson, who had lengthy-operating substance abuse problems. General manager Mark Dominik remains in place, but the team’s sudden desire to get rid of the young players with legal troubles suggests Schiano is running the show.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace doesn’t plan on attending the team’s offseason activities in protest of his first-round tender, but the receiver has reportedly generated a wealth of trade interest.

A number of teams are reportedly interested in trading for the three-year Steeler veteran, a league source told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Evaluation.

A league supply told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that Wallace is not satisfied with the tender and that he can not report with no signed deal.

In March, La Canfora reported that Pittsburgh had tendered an supply to the restricted free-agent wide receiver. General manager Kevin Colbert stated that the team will do its very best to retain Wallace, but it could find itself in a tough spot if another team swoops in and offers Wallace a huge deal.

Last year, Wallace caught 72 passes for 1,193 yards and eight touchdowns. In his 3 years with the Steelers, Wallace has caught much more than 171 passes for a total of three,206 yards and 24 touchdowns.

The Steelers selected Wallace in the third-round of the 2009 NFL Draft.

(About:) This report was distributed by Syndicated Sports news wire and aggregation service, For much more NFL news see: Mike Wallace generates trade interest from a number of teams.

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There are rumors worth mentioning and rumors worth ignoring. What started as a rumor involving a possible trade of Bengals linebacker Keith Rivers heading to the Giants is now worth paying attention to, with league sources telling NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that a deal could be completed by the end of Wednesday.

Mike Garafolo of The Star-Ledger tracked down the initial rumor, which started on a Giants message board. That’s generally not the most trustworthy place for details to commence.

But Garafolo is one of the best reporters in the game, and La Canfora reported that Rivers is a target for a Giants team searching to bolster its linebacking group. Rivers is at present in New York and the Bengals were reportedly searching to move him after re-signing Manny Lawson last week.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote Wednesday the “wheels are turning” relating to a feasible deal. We can’t picture the Giants would have to give up anything far more than a late-round pick to acquire Rivers.

The No. 9 choose in the 2008 Draft, Rivers began his career out strong before Hines Ward famously broke his jaw. Rivers has struggled with injuries considering that, but he is a talented player. It’s feasible the Giants could move Michael Boley to middle linebacker if the team acquires Rivers. Linebacker remains a single spot the defending champions can clearly boost.

(About:) This post was distributed by Syndicated Sports news wire and aggregation service, For a lot more NFL news see: Giants in trade talks with Bengals for LB Rivers.

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel may be willing to shave as a lot as $ 2.5 million off his earnings for next season to facilitate the team’s efforts to trade him, according to a Saturday report in the Philadelphia Everyday News.

Columnist Paul Domowitch wrote that Samuel, who is set to make $ 9.five million in 2012, would be open to lowering that figure to $ 7 million, though he did not cite a source.

Alonzo Shavers, the nine-year veteran’s agent, told TitanInsider.com earlier this week that Samuel would contemplate re-negotiating his contract to make a trade achievable.

The Eagles have long been recognized to have an interest in dealing Samuel, who with Nnamdi Asomugha and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was part of a crowded secondary. Earlier this week, the Titans reportedly emerged as possible suitors.

Nonetheless, Samuel hasn’t been moved but, and league sources told NFL Network insider Jason La Canfora that a single element limiting the market place for Samuel is his contract. Sources told La Canfora that the Lions are among the teams that aren’t interested in the 4-time Pro Bowl cornerback.

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