Jairus Byrd, Sam Shields and Red Bryant highlight the NFL Free Agency News and Notes for the InscriberMag : Digital Magazine.
Packers Re-Sign CB Sam Shields to 4-Year, $39 Million Deal : According to media reports, free-agent cornerback Sam Shields and the Green Bay Packers have agreed to a new four-year deal worth $39 million with a signing bonus of $12.5 million. Shields, a four-year player out of Miami(FL), tied a career high with four interceptions, 17 passes defended and 61 total tackles in 14 games.
DE Red Bryant Agrees To 4-Year $17 Million Deal With Jags : After being cut but the Super Bowl champions Seattle Seahawks due to salary cap reasons, defensive end Red Bryant agreed in principle to a four-year deal reportedly worth $17 million with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 6’4, 323-pound edge rusher reunites with former defensive coordinator—and current Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley.
S Jairus Byrd Targeted By Rams, Browns and Bears : According to media reports, former Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd is being targeted by the St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. Other teams rumored to be after the former Oregon Ducks standout are the Houston Texans and Detroit Lions