Logan Ryan

Steelers Showing Interest In Logan Ryan And Brandon Flowers

... Logan Ryan and the Steelers, per sources. — Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 9, 2017. The one thing to keep in mind as fans might get excited regarding some of these free agent rumors would be how much they are expected to cost. There were some ridiculous contracts Thursday, and it only inflates the price of other free agents looking for a big pay day. The fact of the matter is the Steelers simply can’t afford most of these players, but the fact there is interest is worth noting. Other than Ryan, the Steelers have reached out to Brandon Flowers team to gauge interest for the former Chargers defensive back. Steelers have had contact with reps for cornerback Brandon Flowers (recently cut by Chargers). Won’t sign now but could circle back. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowler ESPN) March 10, 2017. Say what you want about the Steelers, but they are doing what they always do. They put out feelers with several players, see if they fit their pay scale, and make an educated decision on which players will be the best fit for the team. As for these two prospects, they would both be welcome sights for the black and gold in 2017, and ...

Former Patriots Cb Logan Ryan Ready To Make Mark With Titans

... inside corner. He’s an aggressive tackler, good run-support player. He’s a savvy coverage player, has a knack at the top of the route, end of the route. “He has been one of the more productive corners … over his career there in New England. “We’re just looking forward to him coming in and being a veteran guy, stepping up as a leader in the secondary and providing some good play for us.”. Logan (5-11, 195), who played at Rutgers, was the 16 th rated cornerback by Pro Football Focus in 2016, and the fifth-best cornerback in tackle efficiency. He said he’s ready to continue playing at a high level with the Titans, where he’ll be teammates with. Jason Mc Courty. . In New England, Ryan played alongside Jason’s twin brother, Devin. “Experience is what you make of it,’ Ryan said. “I (was) able to (win) ...

A Logan Ryan Breakdown

... salary north of $10 million, like the Broncos’ Aqib Talib ($11 million) – but no reasonable observer would blame him if he took such an offer, should it present itself. Realistically, Ryan’s worth in a free-agent contract is closer to that of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (5 years, $35 million) or the Titans’ Jason Mc Courty (6 years, $43 million), and even that would place him squarely in the top-20 highest-paid corners in the NFL. But after the Texans’ A. J. Bouye sets the market, Ryan’s real value will become clearer. What’s his value to the Patriots? In the Patriots’ hierarchy, Ryan remains the No. 2 cornerback and the team’s third-best defensive back behind Butler and Devin Mc Courty. As well as Ryan has played in the past two seasons, it’s highly unlikely that the Patriots would reward him with a lucrative extension worth $10-15 million annually. Butler is still just a restricted free agent, but value-wise, he remains more of a priority to ...

Patriots' Addition Of Stephon Gilmore Could Affect Malcolm Butler's Status

... Rutgers and is an unrestricted free agent. (Editor's note: Ryan signed with the Titans on Thursday night.) From a bigger-picture standpoint, Gilmore’s arrival also could have a trickle-down effect on Butler. This offseason, Butler is a restricted free agent who has been tendered at the first-round level of $3.91 million. If Butler doesn’t sign the tender, Gilmore gives the Patriots another cornerback on the 2017 roster with No. 1 corner-caliber traits, and even opens up the possibility that the Patriots could trade Butler. Cornerback depth chart: Butler, Gilmore, Eric Rowe , Jonathan Jones , Cyrus Jones , Justin Coleman. More on Gilmore: He entered the NFL as a first-round draft choice (10 th overall) out of South Carolina in 2012 and turns 27 on Sept. 19. Gilmore is in his prime years, although he is coming off a down year for him. At 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, he has man cover skills and ...

Ryan, Now A Teammate Of A Different Mccourty, Changes His Loyalties

... dynamic receiver with the speed to be an outside-the-numbers threat and the short-area quickness to get himself open in the intermediate range that Tom Brady so often likes to exploit. The 5-foot-10 burner was the No. 20 overall pick in the 2014 draft. He is 23 years old - about two months younger than Patriots wideout Malcolm Mitchell - and has one year remaining on his rookie contract as well as a fifth-year team option. Cooks recorded a career-high in yards last season for New Orleans, racking up 1,173 yards on 78 catches and he scored eight times. The cost for the Patriots - their first-round draft choice and 15 spots in draft position - seems reasonable for a player of Cooks' skill set, age and contractual status. ESPN's Dianna Russini was the first to report news of the deal. Follow along with the latest Patriots and NFL rumors all in one convenient place on "The Pulse". Martellus Bennett is having himself an eventful 30 th birthday. The free-agent tight end agreed to a new contract with the Packers on Friday, announcing his decision via Instagram. ...

Cowboys Adding Carroll, Moore

... p.m. The Carolina Panthers have signed unrestricted free agent safety Mike Adams to a two-year contract. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound Adams comes to Carolina after three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2014 and 2015 after tying for the league lead with seven takeaways in 2014 and posting five interceptions in 2015. A 13-year NFL veteran, Adams has played in 190 games, with 117 starts. He has amassed 737 tackles, six sacks, 25 interceptions, 74 passes defensed, 11 forced fumbles and 14 fumble recoveries. - Steve Reed reporting from Charlotte, North Carolina. 3:35 p.m. The Bengals have re-signed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick to a five-year contract. Cincinnati's first-round draft choice in 2012, Kirkpatrick has started 32 of the last 35 Bengals games. His three interceptions in 2016 were tied for the team lead. He led the team in passes defensed in 2015 and was second in 2016. "It's exciting for us to retain one of our young, emerging players," coach Marvin Lewis said. "Dre has developed over the last two seasons to be a consistent starter and dependable player we can count on ...

Steelers Lose Out On Logan Ryan, But Still Have Options For A Veteran Cb

... of these rumors, but it isn’t as if the Steelers were simply sitting on their hands watching player after player jettison to a new team. The Steelers are showing interest, and likely putting offers on the table, but you can’t blame free agents for taking ridiculous contracts set out in front of them when it is their turn for a pay day. So, what’s next for the Steelers? The team has shown interest in former Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers , and have also now been linked to Arizona Cardinals cornerback Marcus Cooper. Steelers have been in contact with Cardinals DB Marcus Cooper (6-foot-2, 4 INTs in 2016). Jets reportedly interested. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowler ESPN) March 10, 2017. At this point, rumors are going to fly, and the Steelers are going to continue to try and get one of these available cornerbacks to come and help solidify the position heading into the 2017 ...

Patriots, Ravens And Lions Are The Best Fits For Logan Ryan In Fa

... the top corners in the game. That doesn’t mean he won’t get paid like one. These are the best free agent fits for him. New England Patriots. There’s no place like home. Ryan was drafted by the Patriots, and he has already won two Super Bowls with them. Why mess up a good thing by going to another team? He is a perfect fit for what the Patriots do on defense, and his pairing alongside Malcolm Butler gives the team a great young tandem that could lock down offenses for years to come. But none of that matters when you’re talking about a talented 26-year-old player on the precipice of the biggest payday of his life. There are far too many uncertainties in the NFL to leave money on the table. Ryan isn’t some wealthy, 32-year-old veteran at the end of his rope desperately looking to play for a Super Bowl contender. He served out his four-year sentence on a cheap rookie contract, and now it is time for him to get paid. Butler is already pending as a restricted free agent this offseason, and the Patriots are likely to value him over Ryan as their No. 1 corner. So the likelihood ...