Saints release receiver Marques Colston
On Feb. 29, the New Orleans Saints released receiver Marques Colston. In Colston’s 10-year stretch with the Saints, his 9,759 yards and 72 touchdowns are franchise records. Up until last season, in which he hit career-low receptions, 520 yards and 4 touchdowns in 13 games, Colston was the Saints’ number-one receiver. Along with Colston, the Saints released guard Jahri Evans, putting the team $10 million under the salary cap. Information courtsey of abcnews.go.com.
Nuggets Danilo Gallinari out one month with torn ligaments
Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari will sit out for one month after he tore two ligaments and sprained a medial ligament in his right ankle during a Feb. 26 loss against the Dallas Mavericks. After missing the 2013-2014 season with a torn ACL and signing a two-year, $34 million contract extension last summer, Gallinari has averaged 19.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. Information courtesy of sports.yahoo.com.
Brady to stay with Patriots until 2019
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady agreed to a two-year contract extension, meaning that Brady remain with the Patriots until 2019. If Brady plays until 2019, he will become the fourth quarterback in NFL history to play at least 20 years with the same team. The new contract will expire when he is 42; Brady has said that he would like to continue being a quarterback into his 40s. Information courtesy of sports.yahoo.com.
Juan Uribe finalizes contract with Cleveland Indians
On Feb. 28, third baseman Juan Uribe finalized a $4 million, one-year with the Cleveland Indians and will start his 16th year in the majors with the team. Uribe has a career average of .256. After his first official workout with the Indians, not partaking in every activity as he adjusts to the team Uribe said, “I’m going to do the best that I can to try to be ready.” Information courtesy of sports.yahoo.com.
