TOMMY KELLY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Tommy Kelly Says Playing Next to Vince Wilfork Was Key Reason for Signing With Patriots
After nine season with the Raiders, Tommy Kelly has found new life in New England.
The veteran defensive tackle was signed by the Patriots in April with hopes that he can help the team generate some pressure in the middle of the defense. Kelly said playing next to Vince Wilfork was a key reason for signing in New England.
“You get to the end of your career, you get the opportunity...
Armond Armstead, Tommy Kelly Provide Patriots Much Needed Interior Rush, Allowing Vince Wilfork to Play Proper Position
It took awhile, but the Patriots have finally found a pair of defensive tackles that should be able to put some pressure on the opposing quarterback.
The void in the middle of the Patriots’ defense hasn’t been there for a lack of effort. If anything, the three-technique defensive tackle position has almost been cursed since New England switched over to a 4-3 base defense.
The...
The Patriots aren’t done yet. Hello Tommy Kelly.
In a surprising move by the Oakland Raiders, they released Tommy Kelly at the end of March. Two days ago, the New England Patriots announced they had signed the 8-year DT to a two-year deal. This provides comfort to me for a few reasons as Patriots fan.
1) The Patriots are not done yet in free agency. Tommy Kelly marks the sixth defensive player signed or resigned. Obviously...
Patriots, Tommy Kelly agree to deal
The New England Patriots have signed former Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Tommy Kelly.
Kelly, who started all 80 games for the Raiders during the past five seasons, was released on March 27.
Since joining the Raiders as a rookie free agent out of Mississippi State in 2004, Kelly has started 117 of the 129 games in which he's played and has 34 sacks, one interception, nine...
Via AP on Fox
April 10, 2013
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Significance of Tommy Kelly's Deal
Tommy Kelly’s deal was just structured and signed by both parties, here is the information:
It's a two-year deal with five million maximum value and one million of that five million is guaranteed. In 2013, his cap hit will be two million and in 2014 his cap hit will be three million. If Kelly shows up to all the workouts and stays healthy he will be walking away with five...
Report: Tommy Kelly Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Patriots
The Patriots have bolstered their defensive line with a veteran presence.
New England agreed to a two-year deal with former Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Kelly was released by the Raiders on March 27.
The 32-year-old defensive lineman was signed by the Raiders in 2004 as an undrafted free agent out of Mississippi State. Kelly recorded...
Raiders Free Agency Update #8: Kelly gone, Palmer’s Situation
It is not a secret to anybody that the Oakland Raiders’ main focus in the current off-season has been on cleaning the salary cap and rebuilding the roster with younger, cheaper players. With that in mind, general manager Reggie McKenzie added one more name to the list of former Raiders by releasing defensive tackle Tommy Kelly. And another big name [...]
Raiders officially say good-bye to Tommy Kelly
The Oakland Raiders officially announced today that they’ve released defensive tackle Tommy Kelly.
The Raiders today have released Tommy Kelly. The club appreciates his service, dedication and toughness.
— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) March 27, 2013
Kelly was a very good player for the Raiders, but they couldn’t afford to keep him and he’s not getting any younger.
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My Two Cents: Oakland Raiders 2013 Free Agency So Far
What up RaiderNation? Welcome to this week’s edition of My Two Cents, with your favorite elderly Raider fan, Old Timer. This week, we will take a look at how well I did with my predictions over the last few weeks (or should I say how bad I did! LOL). We will also discuss what has transpired so far in free [...]
Is Tommy Kelly on his way out in Oakland?
The Oakland Raiders training camp this summer will determine whether or not new GM Reggie McKenzie cuts or trades Defensive lineman Tommy Kelly. The mountain of salary cap issues with the Oakland Raiders being 31st in the league this year in available cap space is the driving force behind the decision that McKenzie will ultimately [...]
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