Defensive end Vinny Curry re-signed with the Jets on Wednesday. The 33-year-old missed all of last season because of blood clots, forcing him to take blood thinners and barring him from physical contact for up to six months. Undoubtedly, Curry has been a menace for opposing offensive lineman, racking up 141 solo tackles and 32.5 sacks throughout his nine seasons of service. While his health should be a concern for managers, he's someone worth keeping an eye on toward the later rounds of deep IDP formats.
The New York Jets signed free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Curry will add veteran depth to a defensive line that was already one of the team's strengths before free agency began. Gang Green also added edge rusher Carl Lawson and versatile big man Sheldon Rankins. Curry, 33 in June, is entering his 10th NFL season, nine of which were spent with the Philadelphia Eagles. The former second-rounder has been a rotational defensive end for most of his career, but his playing time has really decreased in recent seasons. Curry has played in 123 career regular season games and has 32.5 sacks. His posted career-highs in sacks (nine) and forced fumbles (four) back in 2014.
Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive end Vinny Curry is visiting with the New York Jets on Wednesday, according to a source. Curry has plenty of familiarity with general manager Joe Douglas from their time together in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Curry has spent all but one of his nine NFL seasons in Philly. He played in 11 games last year due to a hamstring injury, while also spending time on the COVID-19 list. In his three starts, Curry recorded 16 tackles (three for loss), three sacks, 10 QB hits and a fumble recovery. He played in just 28 percent of the team's defensive snaps, his lowest percentage since his second season in the league. While he's clearly past his prime, Curry could be a nice depth piece on the defensive line, as he's recorded 10.5 sacks and 29 QB hits since 2018 as mostly a rotational piece.
The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to re-sign defensive end Vinny Curry to a one-year deal worth up to $2 million. $1.3 million is guaranteed, making Curry basically a lock for the final roster. Curry spent the first six years of his NFL career in Philly, and returned last season, recording five sacks while playing 415 snaps. He's a rotational edge rusher and should return to a similar role.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free-agent defensive lineman Vinny Curry to a one-year deal worth $2.25 million on Thursday, a source informed of the deal told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Curry has the potential to earn an extra $1.25 million in incentives. He was initially drafted in the second round by the Eagles in 2012 and had 21 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 12 games last year with Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old pass rusher should play a rotational role behind Brandon Graham and Derek Barnett.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed defensive end Vinny Curry to a three-year deal worth $27 million, with $11.5 million guaranteed. Curry ended last season with three sacks, and 42 combined tackles, which was a career high. This is the second major signing the Buccaneers have done to bolster their defensive line, which was dead last in the league when it came to sacks this past season.
Free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry is signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a three-year deal worth up to $27 million with $11.5 million in injury guarantees, according to a source. Curry combined for 42 tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble in his final year with the Eagles in 2017. He'll help fill in on the defensive line with Robert Ayers now out of the picture.
The Philadelphia Eagles release defensive end Vinny Curry. His contract would have been guaranteed on Sunday, so after Curry refused to take a pay cut, the Eagles were forced to set him free. Curry's career as an Eagle was essentially over once the team acquired defensive end Michael Bennett. Curry was excellent last season, grading out as Pro Football Focus' 10th best 4-3 defensive end. He won't have a hard time finding a new team on the free-agent market.
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