Football 2015 Free Agency and the Draft: Tracking the AFC West - Page 6

**The Franchise** · 03:26 PM

Did this last year. I'll do it again this year. If it falls off into they abyss....so be it.

This thread has two purposes.

1. People can quickly take a look at the OP to see which team has signed what player in FA (and also who they've lost) and then what they've added via the draft after it happens. I'll keep it updated as quickly as possible.

2. You can use this thread to discuss the outlook of the AFC West due to the FA moves and draft picks by said team.

I don't intend to have this be a mega thread that people have to wade through to find out bits and pieces of news. I won't be updating with visits or rumors. This is only after contracts are signed and draft picks are made.

List order will be by last years division finish.

Denver Broncos (1st)

Spoiler!

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Kansas City Chiefs (2nd)

Additions:

Justin Houston, OLB/DE (Franchise Tag)
Jeremy Maclin, WR (Eagles)
Tyvon Branch, S (Raiders)
Josh Mauga, ILB (Re-sign)
Demetrius Harris, TE (RFA)
Junior Hemingway, WR (RFA)
Josh Martin, OLB (RFA)
Paul Fanaika, OG (Cardinals)
Ben Grubbs, OG (Saints-trade)
Dezman Moses, OLB (Re-sign)
James Winchester, LS (Eagles)
Jason Avant, WR (Re-sign)
Kelcie McCray, S (Re-sign)
Richard Gordon, TE (Re-sign)
Ron Parker, S (Re-sign)

Departures:

Donnie Avery, WR (Cut)
A.J. Jenkins, WR (Cut)
Anthony Fasano, TE (Titans)
Vance Walker, DE/DT (Broncos)
Joe Mays, ILB (Cut)
Rodney Hudson, C (Raiders)
Dwayne Bowe, WR (Cut)

Thomas Gafford, LS (Bears)
Kurt Coleman, S (Panthers)
Kevin Vickerson, DT (Jets)

San Diego Chargers (3rd)

Spoiler!

Oakland Raiders (4th)

Spoiler!

Mile High Mania · 03-18-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by O.city

So maybe I'm just a homer, but did either of the other 3 teams in the west really improve in free agency?

I haven't broken all the teams down... sounds like the Chargers improved at WR, not sure about other spots. Raiders - I dunno really, they're the Raiders with a new HC and a lot of money.

Denver - I think they've maintained what they were, worst case. Letting Thomas go allowed them to sign a significant number of new players. They didn't jump the shark with FA signings, which was nice to see. I do not believe they took a step back.

Question is, can they be an 11-12 win team and have the Chiefs, Raiders or Chargers improved enough to cut the gap? Meaning, have they improved enough to put a dent on the divisional hold that Denver has held the last several years? They've lost 4 divisional games in the last 4 seasons - only 1 since the Manning era started. Gotta put a dent there to overcome them.

Home : Baltimore, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Minnesota, New England
Away: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Detroit, Indianapolis

Touch group, but I do love the home games vs BAL, GB and NEP. Road games @ PIT and IND will be tough.

**The Franchise** · 03-18-2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

You didn't add Parker.

Updated. Thanks.

**The Franchise** · 03-20-2015, 03:26 PM

Former #Chiefs DE Kevin Vickerson announces via Instagram that he is headed to the #Jets. pic.twitter.com/q5QJZOfBsC
— Nick Jacobs (@Jacobs71) March 20, 2015

thabear04 · 04-22-2015, 12:19 PM

Here update so far.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS

Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed TE Brandon Barden, WR Armon Binns, LB JoJo Dickson, DT Hebron Fangupo, OT Curtis Feigt, OG Ricky Henry, CB Aaron Hester, LS Jorgen Hus, WR Corbin Louks, DE Vaughn Martin, CB Ayodeji Olatoye, QB Terrelle Pryor, OG Jarrod Pughsley, WR Da’Rick Rogers, TE Adam Schiltz, OT Derek Sherrod, RB Spencer Ware, WR Fred Williams, LS James Winchester, and DE Jerel Worthy to reserve/future contracts.

2/17/2015: Released WR Donnie Avery. Waived WR A.J. Jenkins.

2/26/2015: Released TE Anthony Fasano.

3/2/2015: Assigned the franchise tag to OLB Justin Houston.

3/5/2015: Released ILB Joe Mays.

3/6/2015: Released DL Vance Walker. Re-signed ILB Josh Mauga to a three-year, $8 million contract.

3/7/2015: Re-signed OLB Dezman Moses to a one-year, $660,000 contract.

3/10/2015: Signed WR Jeremy Maclin to a five-year, $55 million contract. Signed SS Tyvon Branch to a one-year, $2.1 million contract.

3/11/2015: Re-signed TE Demetrius Harris to a one-year, $585,000 contract.

3/12/2015: Released WR Dwayne Bowe. Acquired LG Ben Grubbs from the Saints in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick and signed him to a new four-year, $24 million contract. Signed OG Paul Fanaika to a three-year, $6.5 million contract.

3/13/2015: Re-signed WR Jason Avant to a one-year, $950,000 contract. Re-signed TE Richard Gordon to a one-year, $745,000 contract. Re-signed S Kelcie McCray to a one-year, $660,000 contract.

3/14/2015: Re-signed S/CB Ron Parker to a five-year, $25 million contract.

4/6/2015: Re-signed LB Josh Martin to a one-year, $585,000 contract.

4/15/2015: Waived TE Sean McGrath.

4/20/2015: Re-signed WR Junior Hemingway to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed WR Frankie Hammond to a one-year, $510,000 contract.

DENVER BRONCOS

Coaching/Front Office Moves: Fired coach John Fox, OC Adam Gase, and DC Jack Del Rio. Hired coach Gary Kubiak, OC Rick Dennison, and DC Wade Phillips.

Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed RB Kapri Bibbs, CB Tevrin Brandon, WR Isaiah Burse, TE Joe Don Duncan, QB Zac Dysert, WR Bennie Fowler, OG Jon Halapio, WR Jeremy Kelley, S Ross Madison, CB Curtis Marsh, LB Danny Mason, WR Nathan Palmer, C Matt Paradis, DE Gerald Rivers, P Karl Schmitz, WR Kerry Taylor, DE Chase Vaughn, and WR Kyle Williams to reserve/future contracts.

3/2/2015: Assigned the franchise tag to WR Demaryius Thomas.

3/5/2015: Re-signed LS Aaron Brewer to a four-year, $4.05 million contract.

3/6/2015: Re-signed ILB Brandon Marshall to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed OT Paul Cornick to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed OG Ben Garland to a one-year, $510,000 contract.

3/10/2015: Signed TE Owen Daniels to a three-year, $12.25 million contract. Re-signed TE Virgil Green to a three-year, $8.4 million contract. Re-signed LB Steven Johnson to a one-year, $785,000 contract.

3/12/2015: Signed DE Vance Walker to a two-year, $4 million contract.

3/13/2015: Signed FS Darian Stewart to a two-year, $4.25 million contract. Signed OG Shelley Smith to a two-year, $5.65 million contract.

3/19/2015: Signed LB Reggie Walker to a one-year, $795,000 contract.

4/1/2015: Acquired C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 fifth-round pick from the Ravens in exchange for a 2016 fourth-round pick.

4/2/2015: Signed DL Antonio Smith to a one-year, $2 million contract.

4/11/2015: Signed TE James Casey to a one-year, $1.25

OAKLAND RAIDERS

Coaching/Front Office Moves: Fired coach Tony Sparano, OC Greg Olson, and DC Jason Tarver. Hired coach Jack Del Rio, OC Bill Musgrave, and DC Ken Norton Jr.

Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed P Steven Clark, RB Terrance Cobb, WR Jeremy Gallon, LB Justin Jackson, CB Vernon Kearney, OT Dan Kistler, OG Lamar Mady, WR Seth Roberts, DT Kona Schwenke, K Giorgio Tavecchio, and CB Jansen Watson to reserve/future contracts.

1/26/2015: Re-signed S Charles Woodson to a one-year, $1.8 million contract.

3/4/2015: Released SS Tyvon Branch.

3/5/2015: RB Maurice Jones-Drew announced his retirement. Released DE LaMarr Woodley.

3/6/2015: Released RB Maurice Jones-Drew, MLB Nick Roach, and S Usama Young.

3/10/2015: Signed C Rodney Hudson to a five-year, $44.5 million contract. Signed RB Roy Helu to a two-year, $4 million contract. Signed LB Malcolm Smith to a two-year, $7 million contract. Signed TE Lee Smith to a three-year, $9 million contract.

3/11/2015: Signed NT Dan Williams to a four-year, $25 million contract. Signed MLB Curtis Lofton to a three-year, $18 million contract.

3/12/2015: Signed S Nate Allen to a four-year, $23 million contract.

3/13/2015: Signed QB Christian Ponder to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Signed CB James Dockery to a one-year, $760,000 contract.

3/16/2015: Released QB Matt Schaub.

3/17/2015: Signed RB Trent Richardson to a two-year, $3.85 million contract.

3/25/2015: Re-signed DT C.J. Wilson to a two-year, $4.35 million contract.

3/31/2015: Released DT Antonio Smith.

4/2/2015: Signed OT J'Marcus Webb to a one-year, $745,000 contract. Re-signed S Neiko Thorpe to a one-year, $585,000 contract.

4/7/2015: Re-signed S Brandian Ross to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed S Larry Asante to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed WR Andre Holmes to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed P Marquette King to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed DE Denico Autry to a one-year, $510,000 contract. Re-signed TE Brian Leonhardt to a one-year, $510,000 contract. Re-signed OT Matt McCants to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed FB Jamize Olawale to a one-year, $660,000 contract.

4/9/2015: Re-signed WR Rod Streater to a one-year, $2.356 million contract.

4/13/2015: Signed WR Michael Crabtree to a one-year, $3.2 million contract.

SAN DIEGO CHARGERS

Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed WR Torrence Allen, CB Richard Crawford, WR Javontee Herndon, OG Michael Huey, TE David Paulson, WR Austin Pettis, S Adrian Phillips, OT Bryce Quigley, QB Brad Sorensen, LB Colton Underwood, and OG Craig Watts to reserve/future contracts.

1/8/2015: RG Jeromey Clary announced his retirement.

2/3/2015: C Nick Hardwick announced his retirement.

2/20/2015: Re-signed LT King Dunlap to a four-year, $28 million contract.

2/24/2015: OLB Jarret Johnson announced his retirement.

2/26/2015: Released RG Jeromey Clary.

3/6/2015: Signed KR/WR Jacoby Jones to a two-year, $5.5 million contract. Released OLB Reggie Walker.

3/9/2015: Re-signed CB Brandon Flowers to a four-year, $36.4 million contract. Re-signed C Trevor Robinson to a two-year contract.

3/10/2015: Signed OG Orlando Franklin to a five-year, $36.5 million contract. Released LG Chad Rinehart. Re-signed DL Ricardo Mathews to a one-year, $920,000 contract.

3/13/2015: Signed CB/S Jimmy Wilson to a two-year, $4.25 million contract.

3/17/2015: Signed WR Stevie Johnson to a three-year, $10.5 million contract.

3/18/2015: Signed DL Mitch Unrein to a two-year, $1.9 million contract.

3/19/2015: Signed CB Patrick Robinson to a one-year, $2 million contract.

3/31/2015: Waived OG Jeff Baca and DT Chas Alecxih.

4/7/2015: Exercised OLB Melvin Ingram's fifth-year team option for 2016.

4/15/2015: Signed G/T Chris Hairston to a one-year, $685,000 contract.

Pasta Little Brioni · 04-22-2015, 12:37 PM

I am still looking for this "significant" group of players Denver added. Looks like a bunch of jobbers replacing some solid guys.

Mile High Mania · 04-22-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pasta Giant Meatball

I am still looking for this "significant" group of players Denver added. Looks like a bunch of jobbers replacing some solid guys.

New year, same commentary...

Denver didn't need to add a bunch of studs. I think they'll be fine if not better at TE when you consider JT's time on the field and spurts of big production.

Decent signings elsewhere.

thabear04 · 04-22-2015, 04:57 PM

Jeff Linkenbach Sign one-year deals, with the dolphins according to multiple sources

Dunerdr · 04-22-2015, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thabear04

Jeff Linkenbach Sign one-year deals, with the dolphins according to multiple sources

Can we play them again?

O.city · 04-22-2015, 05:32 PM

With rivers potentially leaving the afcw and Manning about to retire, the decent little run this division has had recently could get shitty

thabear04 · 05-21-2015, 12:58 AM

The Saints have signed veteran OL Mike McGlynn.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 20, 2015

jd1020 · 05-22-2015, 04:22 PM

Phone just updated. Chiefs released G Rick Henry and signed TE Ryan Taylor today.

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04-22-2015, 12:19 PM	#79
thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5690450	Here update so far. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed TE Brandon Barden, WR Armon Binns, LB JoJo Dickson, DT Hebron Fangupo, OT Curtis Feigt, OG Ricky Henry, CB Aaron Hester, LS Jorgen Hus, WR Corbin Louks, DE Vaughn Martin, CB Ayodeji Olatoye, QB Terrelle Pryor, OG Jarrod Pughsley, WR Da’Rick Rogers, TE Adam Schiltz, OT Derek Sherrod, RB Spencer Ware, WR Fred Williams, LS James Winchester, and DE Jerel Worthy to reserve/future contracts. 2/17/2015: Released WR Donnie Avery. Waived WR A.J. Jenkins. 2/26/2015: Released TE Anthony Fasano. 3/2/2015: Assigned the franchise tag to OLB Justin Houston. 3/5/2015: Released ILB Joe Mays. 3/6/2015: Released DL Vance Walker. Re-signed ILB Josh Mauga to a three-year, $8 million contract. 3/7/2015: Re-signed OLB Dezman Moses to a one-year, $660,000 contract. 3/10/2015: Signed WR Jeremy Maclin to a five-year, $55 million contract. Signed SS Tyvon Branch to a one-year, $2.1 million contract. 3/11/2015: Re-signed TE Demetrius Harris to a one-year, $585,000 contract. 3/12/2015: Released WR Dwayne Bowe. Acquired LG Ben Grubbs from the Saints in exchange for a 2015 fifth-round pick and signed him to a new four-year, $24 million contract. Signed OG Paul Fanaika to a three-year, $6.5 million contract. 3/13/2015: Re-signed WR Jason Avant to a one-year, $950,000 contract. Re-signed TE Richard Gordon to a one-year, $745,000 contract. Re-signed S Kelcie McCray to a one-year, $660,000 contract. 3/14/2015: Re-signed S/CB Ron Parker to a five-year, $25 million contract. 4/6/2015: Re-signed LB Josh Martin to a one-year, $585,000 contract. 4/15/2015: Waived TE Sean McGrath. 4/20/2015: Re-signed WR Junior Hemingway to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed WR Frankie Hammond to a one-year, $510,000 contract. DENVER BRONCOS Coaching/Front Office Moves: Fired coach John Fox, OC Adam Gase, and DC Jack Del Rio. Hired coach Gary Kubiak, OC Rick Dennison, and DC Wade Phillips. Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed RB Kapri Bibbs, CB Tevrin Brandon, WR Isaiah Burse, TE Joe Don Duncan, QB Zac Dysert, WR Bennie Fowler, OG Jon Halapio, WR Jeremy Kelley, S Ross Madison, CB Curtis Marsh, LB Danny Mason, WR Nathan Palmer, C Matt Paradis, DE Gerald Rivers, P Karl Schmitz, WR Kerry Taylor, DE Chase Vaughn, and WR Kyle Williams to reserve/future contracts. 3/2/2015: Assigned the franchise tag to WR Demaryius Thomas. 3/5/2015: Re-signed LS Aaron Brewer to a four-year, $4.05 million contract. 3/6/2015: Re-signed ILB Brandon Marshall to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed OT Paul Cornick to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed OG Ben Garland to a one-year, $510,000 contract. 3/10/2015: Signed TE Owen Daniels to a three-year, $12.25 million contract. Re-signed TE Virgil Green to a three-year, $8.4 million contract. Re-signed LB Steven Johnson to a one-year, $785,000 contract. 3/12/2015: Signed DE Vance Walker to a two-year, $4 million contract. 3/13/2015: Signed FS Darian Stewart to a two-year, $4.25 million contract. Signed OG Shelley Smith to a two-year, $5.65 million contract. 3/19/2015: Signed LB Reggie Walker to a one-year, $795,000 contract. 4/1/2015: Acquired C Gino Gradkowski and a 2016 fifth-round pick from the Ravens in exchange for a 2016 fourth-round pick. 4/2/2015: Signed DL Antonio Smith to a one-year, $2 million contract. 4/11/2015: Signed TE James Casey to a one-year, $1.25 OAKLAND RAIDERS Coaching/Front Office Moves: Fired coach Tony Sparano, OC Greg Olson, and DC Jason Tarver. Hired coach Jack Del Rio, OC Bill Musgrave, and DC Ken Norton Jr. Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed P Steven Clark, RB Terrance Cobb, WR Jeremy Gallon, LB Justin Jackson, CB Vernon Kearney, OT Dan Kistler, OG Lamar Mady, WR Seth Roberts, DT Kona Schwenke, K Giorgio Tavecchio, and CB Jansen Watson to reserve/future contracts. 1/26/2015: Re-signed S Charles Woodson to a one-year, $1.8 million contract. 3/4/2015: Released SS Tyvon Branch. 3/5/2015: RB Maurice Jones-Drew announced his retirement. Released DE LaMarr Woodley. 3/6/2015: Released RB Maurice Jones-Drew, MLB Nick Roach, and S Usama Young. 3/10/2015: Signed C Rodney Hudson to a five-year, $44.5 million contract. Signed RB Roy Helu to a two-year, $4 million contract. Signed LB Malcolm Smith to a two-year, $7 million contract. Signed TE Lee Smith to a three-year, $9 million contract. 3/11/2015: Signed NT Dan Williams to a four-year, $25 million contract. Signed MLB Curtis Lofton to a three-year, $18 million contract. 3/12/2015: Signed S Nate Allen to a four-year, $23 million contract. 3/13/2015: Signed QB Christian Ponder to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Signed CB James Dockery to a one-year, $760,000 contract. 3/16/2015: Released QB Matt Schaub. 3/17/2015: Signed RB Trent Richardson to a two-year, $3.85 million contract. 3/25/2015: Re-signed DT C.J. Wilson to a two-year, $4.35 million contract. 3/31/2015: Released DT Antonio Smith. 4/2/2015: Signed OT J'Marcus Webb to a one-year, $745,000 contract. Re-signed S Neiko Thorpe to a one-year, $585,000 contract. 4/7/2015: Re-signed S Brandian Ross to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed S Larry Asante to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed WR Andre Holmes to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed P Marquette King to a one-year, $1.542 million contract. Re-signed DE Denico Autry to a one-year, $510,000 contract. Re-signed TE Brian Leonhardt to a one-year, $510,000 contract. Re-signed OT Matt McCants to a one-year, $585,000 contract. Re-signed FB Jamize Olawale to a one-year, $660,000 contract. 4/9/2015: Re-signed WR Rod Streater to a one-year, $2.356 million contract. 4/13/2015: Signed WR Michael Crabtree to a one-year, $3.2 million contract. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Reserve/Future Contracts: Signed WR Torrence Allen, CB Richard Crawford, WR Javontee Herndon, OG Michael Huey, TE David Paulson, WR Austin Pettis, S Adrian Phillips, OT Bryce Quigley, QB Brad Sorensen, LB Colton Underwood, and OG Craig Watts to reserve/future contracts. 1/8/2015: RG Jeromey Clary announced his retirement. 2/3/2015: C Nick Hardwick announced his retirement. 2/20/2015: Re-signed LT King Dunlap to a four-year, $28 million contract. 2/24/2015: OLB Jarret Johnson announced his retirement. 2/26/2015: Released RG Jeromey Clary. 3/6/2015: Signed KR/WR Jacoby Jones to a two-year, $5.5 million contract. Released OLB Reggie Walker. 3/9/2015: Re-signed CB Brandon Flowers to a four-year, $36.4 million contract. Re-signed C Trevor Robinson to a two-year contract. 3/10/2015: Signed OG Orlando Franklin to a five-year, $36.5 million contract. Released LG Chad Rinehart. Re-signed DL Ricardo Mathews to a one-year, $920,000 contract. 3/13/2015: Signed CB/S Jimmy Wilson to a two-year, $4.25 million contract. 3/17/2015: Signed WR Stevie Johnson to a three-year, $10.5 million contract. 3/18/2015: Signed DL Mitch Unrein to a two-year, $1.9 million contract. 3/19/2015: Signed CB Patrick Robinson to a one-year, $2 million contract. 3/31/2015: Waived OG Jeff Baca and DT Chas Alecxih. 4/7/2015: Exercised OLB Melvin Ingram's fifth-year team option for 2016. 4/15/2015: Signed G/T Chris Hairston to a one-year, $685,000 contract.
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04-22-2015, 12:37 PM	#80
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thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5690450	Jeff Linkenbach Sign one-year deals, with the dolphins according to multiple sources
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04-22-2015, 05:32 PM	#84
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05-21-2015, 12:58 AM	#85
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