Aqib Talib Rumors & News

TEAM TALK Andy Hart shares his notes from the Pats second OTA yesterday, and the first with the media in attendance. Erik Scalavino catches up with Danny Amendola, who concedes he sometimes feels like the new kid in class. Andy Hart reports that Aqib Talib is glad to be back for a second season in New England, after a brief trip to free agency. Andy Hart calls Kyle Love's parting shot at the Patriots interesting, coming from a former undrafted player who developed into a starter and received a contract extension from New England just last summer. Paul Perillo tackles this week'...

Aqib Talib's leg injury in the AFC Championship changed the course of the game. Baltimore was eventually able to expose New England without their number one cornerback on the field. With Ras-I Dowling yet to prove he can stay healthy, a possible (but unlikely) suspension for Alfonzo Dennard, and only Kyle Arrington and Marquice Cole as the backups, the Patriots could use another cornerback with starting potential on the roster. The 2013 NFL Draft has many cornerbacks that could fit with the Patriots, with Washington's Desmond Trufant being a player that could be selected in the first ...

With the No. 13 overall pick in the 2013 Cincy Jungle Mock Draft, fmshow selected for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and with the 13th overall pick in the 2013 Cincy Jungle Mock Draft, the Buccaneers select... Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State The Bucs Passing defensive ranked dead last giving up 297.4 yards a game. Aqib Talib is now with the Patriots. When you face Brees, Newton, and Ryan twice a year you need to a solid secondary.Xaxier Rhodes is a physical cornerback who can press receivers at the line of scrimmage. He has a natural ability to close on the ball in mid air. At 6'2" and 210...

Redskins report: analyzing the CB market | WashingtonExaminer.comWith Aqib Talib off the market — the free agent corner signed a one-year, $5 million deal to remain with New England, the Redskins now have to sort out their options. They had pursued him, but because of their salary cap room could not afford to match or surpass such an offer. Talib is gambling that the market will be better for corners (and everyone) next offseason. At 27, he can afford to take that shot. DeAngelo Hall Why he makes sense: Well, he knows the system and the Redskins know exactly what they have in him. ...

New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31) in action in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. The Patriots won 59-24. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31) in action in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. The Patriots won 59-24. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Here's to hoping for some action this weekend... The Redskins certainly have a handful of scenarios to address, with Aqib Talib slipping through the cracks, Fred Davis still having a decision to make and several free agents at the safety position remaining. Whether the Redskins have the funds or the intention to add more than the likes of Bryan Kehl, Jeremy Trueblood and Tony Pashos to the team during this free agency period remains to be seen. But if it happens, this is the thread to talk about it in. Until then, defer back to Kevin's picture of crickets he posted earlier.

The New England Patriots have their brought their top cornerback back into the fold. According to multiple reports, the team has agreed to a one year contract with unrestricted free agent Aqib Talib. Albert Breer of the NFL Network has provided some of the details of the contract and the negotiations: Aqib Talib's one-year deal with the Patriots is worth $5 million. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 16, 2013 My understanding is the Patriots also offered Talib a longer-term deal, and he had interest from 3 other clubs. He chose the one-year deal. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) M...