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 03/31/2015 NFL Note - San Diego Chargers Huey, Michael
G Michael Huey was signed by the Chargers Tuesday (March 31), nine
days after participating in the Veteran Combine in Arizona.
The 6-4, 317-pound Huey signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an
undrafted free agent in 2011 out of Texas. He started 20 games at
both right and left guard during his four-year career for the
Longhorns, playing in a total of 47 career games. He was released on
Aug. 3 and subsequently signed by the Chargers less than a week
later. The Chargers waived Huey at the end of training camp, and the
guard spent the next three seasons starring for the Arizona Rattlers
of the Arena League. He helped anchor the team to three consecutive
Arena Bowl titles, earning All-Arena honors in the process. Huey was
signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad this past November
but was released in December.
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NFL Note - Chicago Bears Rodgers, Jacquizz
RB Jacquizz Rodgers left the Falcons for the Bears as an
unrestricted free agent Tuesday (March 31), agreeing to terms on a
one-year contract.
Rodgers, a fifth-round draft pick in 2011 by the Falcons, played in
65 games for Atlanta and rushed for 1,116 yards on 305 carries. He
also had 155 receptions for 1,104 yards and a combined 10 touchdowns
rushing and receiving.
Rodgers could be used a potential third-down back behind starting
running back Matt Forte.
The 25-year-old Rodgers also returned kicks for the Falcons,
averaging 24.0 yards on 49 attempts.
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NFL Note - Carolina Panthers Trusnik, Jason
LB Jason Trusnik left the Dolphins for the Panthers as an
unrestricted free agent Tuesday (March 31), signing a one-year
contract.
The eight-year NFL veteran spent the previous four seasons with the
Miami Dolphins. Last year, he started five of 16 games and had 39
tackles, two passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble
recoveries.
"I see the camaraderie that the players and coaches and general
manger have here -- the vision they have for their team, what kind
of people they bring in and their attitude about winning," Trusnik
said. "I think that says a lot about the Carolina Panthers and what
they have going here. I look forward to being a part of that.
"Where this team is headed, what they have done these past couple of
years going to the playoffs, I'm excited to be a part of that and
know there is more to be done here."
Trusnik began his career with the New York Jets in 2007 as an
undrafted rookie free agent from Ohio Northern and also spent time
with the Cleveland Browns before landing in Miami. In 109 NFL games,
he has 146 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and an
additional 76 tackles on special teams.
"Jason is an experienced player who adds more competition to the
linebacker position and has also been a special teams ace," Ravens
coach Ron Rivera said. "I expect him to come in and be a leader.
Even though he is new to us, he's got veteran savvy to him."
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NFL Note - Arizona Cardinals Harnish, Chandler
QB Chandler Harnish signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals
Tuesday (March 31). Head coach Bruce Arians is familiar with
Harnish. Backup quarterback Drew Stanton and Harnish were teammates
with the Colts, where Arians served as their offensive coordinator
and interim head coach in 2012.
Harnish spent last season on the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.
He was drafted with the final (253rd) pick of the 2012 NFL Draft by
the Colts.
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NFL Note - Baltimore Ravens Schaub, Matt
QB Matt Schaub signed a one-year contract with the Ravens Tuesday
(March 31) to be the backup to Joe Flacco.
Schaub spent last season with the Oakland Raiders as a backup behind
rookie Derek Carr. According to the Baltimore Sun, Schaub also
received interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Dallas Cowboys and
Tennessee Titans before signing with the Ravens.
The 33-year-old Schaub gives the Ravens a veteran behind Flacco. The
only other quarterbacks currently on the Baltimore roster are
inexperienced Keith Wenning and Bryn Renner.
Schaub struggled with elbow tendinitis last season with the Raiders
and completed only 5 of 10 passes for 57 yards and two interceptions
with no touchdowns. He spent the previous seven seasons as the
starter for the Houston Texans and was with the Atlanta Falcons from
2004 to 2006.
The Raiders released Schaub on March 16 after signing Christian
Ponder, saving the team $5.5 million against the salary cap.
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NFL Note - Indianapolis Colts Brown, Vincent
WR Vincent Brown left the Raiders for the Colts as an unrestricted
free agent Tuesday (March 31).
Brown joins the Colts after playing 37 career games with the San
Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. He has 72 receptions for 919
yards and three touchdowns, including 12 catches for 118 yards in
seven games with the Raiders last year.
After missing the 2012 season with an ankle injury, Brown came back
in 2013 to start 12 games for the Chargers and catch 41 passes for
472 yards and a touchdown.
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Ewing, Bradie
FB Bradie Ewing was placed on waivers by the Jaguars Tuesday (March
31).
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Alecxih, Chas
DT Chas Alecxih was waived by the Chargers Tuesday (March 31).
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Baca, Jeff
G Jeff Baca was waived by the Chargers Tuesday (March 31).
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NFL Note - San Francisco 49ers Bishop, Desmond
LB Desmond Bishop agreed to terms on a one-year contract to re-sign
with the 49ers Tuesday (March 31).
Bishop signed with the 49ers in December and played in two games
after linebacker Chris Borland went down with an ankle injury. The
team is looking to fill the holes left by the sudden offseason
retirements of Patrick Willis and Borland.
In 75 career NFL games, Bishop has 319 tackles, nine sacks, seven
forced fumbles, one interception and 13 passes defensed. On special
teams, he has an additional 55 tackles, one forced fumble and one
fumble recovery.
The 30-year-old Bishop was drafted by Green Bay out of Cal in the
sixth round in 2007 and spent six seasons with the Packers before
going to the Minnesota Vikings and then the Arizona Cardinals, who
released him on Dec. 1.
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NFL Note - * Free Agents Smith, Antonio
DT Antonio Smith had his contract terminated by the Raiders Tuesday
(March 31).
The move cleared $4 million in salary cap space for the Raiders, who
signed Smith as an unrestricted free agent last year from the
Houston Texans.
Smith started all 16 games for the Raiders last season and had 20
tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble. But the team chose not to
re-sign him after adding defensive lineman Dan Williams and
re-signing C.J. Wilson in free agency.
According to a Houston Chronicle report, Smith could end up
returning to Houston, where he played in 79 regular-season games for
the Texans from 2009 to 2013.
There also could be interest in Smith from the Denver Broncos. He
played under new Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, defensive
coordinator Wade Phillips and defensive line coach Bill Kollar when
they were with the Texans.
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