CHRIS MORTENSEN RUMORS

Hakeem Nicks reports to Giants minicamp

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks has reported for this week’s mandatory minicamp. As expected, Hakeem Nicks has reported for #Giants mandatory minicamp. Not going to be fined $66,150 for being AWOL. — Chris Mortensen (@mortreport) June 11, 2013 This isn’t a surprise at all, he can’t afford to get fined. Need NFL Tickets? The post...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

Patriots sign Tim Tebow…ESPN does happy dance

Mark Seliger / GQ The New England Patriots announced Monday afternoon they have signed football player Tim Tebow.  According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, he will enter training camp as the third string quarterback behind Tom Brady and Ryan Mallett. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise as the Pats’ offensive coordinator is Josh McDaniels who served as the Broncos head coach...
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7 days ago  |  Discuss

JaMarcus Russell weighed in at 267 pounds during his Bears workout

According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, right now the Chicago Bears don’t have any plans of signing free agent JaMarcus Russell or the other two quarterbacks they worked out.  But Russell did weigh in at 267 pounds. We recently reported that Russell is weighing 265.  So he seems to have leveled off a bit.     Need NFL Tickets? The post JaMarcus Russell weighed in at 267...
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10 days ago  |  Discuss

Raiders looking to trade down?

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen believes the Oakland Raiders would love to trade down from the third overall pick, but not out of the top seven.This makes a lot of sense because the Raiders would accumulate more picks if they trade down, and they need them.  If they stay in the top seven they could still get a premier player. The post Raiders looking to trade down? appeared first on Pro Football Zone.
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April 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Free Agent QB Tyler Thigpen On Seahawks’ “Short List”

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that Seattle Seahawks have free agent Tyler Thigpen on their “short list” of backup quarterback options. Jason La Canfora mentioned that this was idea to keep an eye on a few days ago. The Seahawks have agreed to trade Matt Flynn to the Raiders for two draft picks, so they’re clearly in need of a backup quarterback. Previous reports indicated...
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April 01, 2013  |  Discuss

Mort: Raiders seriously thinking about drafting Geno Smith

There have been rumors over the past couple of months that the Raiders are interested in possibly drafting former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith with the third overall pick. According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen, the Raiders are serious about selecting Smith in the first round of next months draft. “They’re thinking about Geno Smith seriously, I believe,” said Mort, per...
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March 19, 2013  |  3 Comments

Cardinals Interested In NC State QB Mike Glennon?

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen seems to think the Cardinals have their eye on North Carolina State QB Mike Glennon. “I really believe the guy they’re hoping to get somewhere, whether it’s in the second round … is Mike Glennon,” said Mortensen while appearing on Tuesday’s NFL 32, via Rotoworld. “Their new head coach, Bruce Arians, likes big guys with big arms who can get...
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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: San Francisco 49ers will not pursue Darrelle Revis

The San Fransisco 49ers are not inclined to pursue CB Darrelle Revis at this time according to ESPN’s Chris Mortenson. This contradicts much of the talk from Wednesday – and this offseason – that suggested San Francisco would be the eventual landing spot for Revis. San Francisco worked out a trade of Alex Smith with Kansas City on Wednesday. That transaction and others have...
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February 28, 2013  |  Discuss

“A Virtual Certainty” That Tim Tebow Will Play With Jaguars In 2013

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen reports that it’s “a virtual certainty” that Tim Tebow will play with the Jacksonville Jaguars next year. According to Mortensen, Jaguars owner Shad Khan still has interest in the former Florida Gator since neither Chad Henne and Blaine Gabbert have failed to live up to expectations. Jacksonville would reportedly hold an ”open competition...
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December 22, 2012  |  Discuss
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Report: NFL, refs have deal 'at hand'

The NFL and the locked-out officials reportedly are nearing a deal and apparently are so close that it's possible the regular referees will officiate Week 4 games.

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September 26, 2012  |  Discuss
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