NFL Free Agency News: Brandon Browner The Biggest Story Of The Day
By Cyrus Geller
Oct 17, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
It has been a relatively slow day in terms of signings, but the ongoing mystery with cornerback Brandon Browner has been entertaining us in this “quiet” free agency period.
The latest report is Browner is in Washington, on a visit that he re-scheduled after cancelling this morning. I don’t know what this means for his status with the Patriots, but it can’t be good.
From me and @RapSheet: Per Redskins sources, Browner's visit to Ashburn -- called off as of this AM -- is now back on for this afternoon.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 14, 2014
However Breer later tweeted that Browner is not yet with the Redskins, which adds another interesting detail to a crazy free agent story.
Browner isn't at Redskins Park yet. #BrownerGate
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 14, 2014
The general thought from reporters around the NFL seems to be that Browner will end up with the Pats, although there is no real confirming reports saying that the two sides have a deal.
In other news, Adam Schefter reported that Baltimore is still interested in Julian Edelman, even though thought they are hosting Steve Smith.
Sounds like, I'm addition to hosting WR Steve Smith, Ravens also expressing some level of interest in Pats WR Julian Edelman.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2014
Former Patriot Brandon Spikes visited with Buffalo today, and after watching him play for four years, I think that would be a perfect match for both sides. Chris Trapasso has reported that they have agreed to a deal.
Breaking: A source close to the situation tells me Brandon Spikes and the Buffalo #Bills have agreed to a deal.
— Chris Trapasso 🏈 (@ChrisTrapasso) March 14, 2014
There are a lot of numbers being thrown out there in regards to the Pats cap space, but the “rough” estimate seems to be around $17-18 million, once the Revis deal, and Wilfork release become official (according to the NFLPA). This gives them plenty of money to use to continue to build up their team, and address weakened areas of their roster.