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Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:06:19 -0700
The New England Patriots made a long-term offer to CB Aqib Talib, but Talib decided to accept their one-year offer. Talib also received interest from three other teams.
Sat, 16 Mar 2013 10:03:40 -0700
The New England Patriots have re-sign free-agent CB Aqib Talib to a one-year deal worth $5 million.
Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:40:04 -0700
The Washington Redskins are targeting free-agent CB Aqib Talib (Patriots).
Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:11:56 -0700
Some around the league believe the Washington Redskins could make a run at free-agent CB Aqib Talib (Patriots). Talib's former head coach in Tampa, Raheem Morris, is Washington's defensive backs coach.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:53:07 -0700
The Washington Redskins have expressed an interest in impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib (Patriots) if he becomes available Tuesday, March 12, according to a person informed of the negotiations between the two sides.
Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:50:32 -0700
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft spoke to reporters Monday, March 11, and said he was hopeful his team would be able to retain impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib.
Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:00:20 -0800
The New England Patriots are still talking to free-agent CB Aqib Talib and want to re-sign him. However, nothing seems imminent.
Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:34:45 -0800
The New England Patriots could use the transition tag on free-agent CB Aqib Talib. It would save the team about $1.7 million.
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:41:51 -0800
New England Patriots impending free-agent WR Wes Welker, impending free-agent OT Sebastian Vollmer and impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib are believed to be the three main candidates for the franchise tag if the team decides to use it.
Sat, 16 Feb 2013 11:38:51 -0800
The Buffalo Bills are not expected to show interest in New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib this offseason.
Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:46:19 -0800
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could consider pursuing New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib this offseason because they will be looking for a cornerback and are familiar with Talib.
Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:27:29 -0800
The Philadelphia Eagles could show interest in New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib and Miami Dolphins impending free-agent CB Sean Smith if they decide to add a cornerback in free agency.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:54:37 -0800
The New England Patriots will try to re-sign impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib; however, it has to be a very fair contract given his off-field and injury problems.
Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:07:05 -0800
The New England Patriots could consider placing the franchise tag on impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib if they are not able to sign him to a contract.
Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:04:47 -0800
The New England Patriots appear hesitant to give impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib a multi-year contract because there are enough concerns over his work ethic, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. Talib reportedly passed on a chance to put in extra work at times this season, and the team is worried about how he will handle a long-term deal given his behavioral problems in the past. New England would prefer to sign him to a one-year pact. However, Talib is likely to receive more lucrative offers on the open market because of the lack of depth of cornerback prospects on the open market. He could receive offers of as much as $8 or $10 million in free agency.
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:40:27 -0800
The loss of New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (thigh) in the first half of the team's AFC Championship Game loss to the Baltimore Ravens was crucial. Ravens QB Joe Flacco couldn't find a comfort zone in the first half with Talib covering his receivers brilliantly. After the injury, New England was forced to use CBs Marquice Cole and Kyle Arrington in the secondary. Arrington excelled in the slot and Cole was brought in mainly to serve as a special teams player. Baltimore attacked often through the air in the second half and exposed the play of Cole and Arrington. Flacco passed for 140 yards a touchdown in the third quarter and added two more TDs in the fourth quarter.
Mon, 21 Jan 2013 08:54:17 -0800
New England Patriots impending free-agent CB Aqib Talib was asked twice if he wanted to remain with the team next season. He was non-committal both times, simply saying he's enjoyed his time with the Patriots.
Sun, 20 Jan 2013 19:11:39 -0800
New England Patriots OT Sebastian Vollmer and CB Aqib Talib are two notable free agents heading into the offseason.
Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:18:02 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (thigh) left the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter due to a thigh injury. He did not start the second half, and is considered questionable to return.
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:45:01 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DE Rob Ninkovich (hip), DE Trevor Scott (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Marquice Cole (finger), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), CB Aqib Talib (hip), FS Nate Ebner (hamstring) and SS Patrick Chung (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 10.
Thu, 10 Jan 2013 13:02:00 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) said he is feeling good. "I definitely feel good," Talib said. "I'm still going to treatment every day, trying to get better, but my body feels good."
Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:37:39 -0800
New England Patriots S Patrick Chung (shoulder), CB Marquice Cole (finger), OG Dan Connolly (back), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), S Nate Ebner (hamstring), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), C Nick McDonald (shoulder), DE Rob Ninkovich (hip), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), DE Trevor Scott (knee), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and LB Tracy White (elbow) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 9.
Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:21:54 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib said he is focused on the team's Divisional Round playoff game and is not worrying about his free agent status after the season. Talib said he has enjoyed his time with the Patriots.
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 13:42:08 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), CB Aqib Talib (hip), FS Nate Ebner (hamstring) and SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 28, and are listed as questionable for Week 17.
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:49:18 -0800
New England Patriots S Patrick Chung (shoulder), OG Dan Connolly (back), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), S Nate Ebner (hamstring), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), C Nick McDonald (shoulder), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), CB Aqib Talib (hip), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee) and LB Tracy White (elbow) were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:58:03 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Marquice Cole (finger), Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), CB Aqib Talib (hip), FS Nate Ebner (hamstring) and SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:41:10 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), LB Mike Rivera (ankle), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 21, and are listed as questionable for Week 16.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:53:38 -0800
New England Patriots T Nate Solder (abdomen), CB Aqib Talib (hip), DL Kyle Love (knee), CB Alfonzo Dennard (knee), OL Nick McDonald (shoulder), LB Tracy White (elbow), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), G Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), G Dan Connolly (back), S Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle) and LB Jerod Mayo (elbow) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:12:27 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (knee), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring, shoulder), LB Jerod Mayo (elbow), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring, knee), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and SS Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:01:09 -0800
New England Patriots CBs Aqib Talib (hip) and Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) appear like they will be able to play Week 15 despite being listed as questionable for Week 15.
Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:59:32 -0800
New England Patriots OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Nate Solder (abdomen), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Ron Brace (elbow), DT Kyle Love (non-injury), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (ankle, knee), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Kyle Arrington (knee), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and SS Patrick Chung (hamstring, shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Dec. 14, and are listed as questionable for Week 15.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:06:41 -0800
New England Patriots OG Dan Connolly (back), OG Logan Mankins (ankle, calf), OG Nick McDonald (shoulder), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), DE Chandler Jones (ankle), DT Kyle Love (non-injury), DT Ron Brace (elbow), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle), LB Tracy White (elbow), CB Kyle Arrington (knee), CB Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), CB Aqib Talib (hip) and SS Patrick Chung (hamstring, shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:42:55 -0800
New England Patriots CBs Kyle Arrington (knee), Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring) and Aqib Talib (hip) were listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:42:51 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) "should" be ready for the team's Week 15 game against the San Francisco 49ers, according to a source. Talib was often lined up against Houston Texans WR Andre Johnson in Week 14.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:20:51 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib (hip) was hurt in the first half of the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans, and his return is questionable.
Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:18:14 -0800
Tampa Bay Buccaneers FS Ronde Barber could move back to cornerback to help improve the team's pass defense. Their rush defense is ranked first overall, giving up just 81.5 yards per game. However, they rank last in pass defense, giving up 315.5 yards per game. The team recently traded CB Aqib Talib to the New England Patriots, and CB Eric Wright is suspended, perhaps forcing Barber to make the switch. "I'm sure I could step back in there," Barber said. "I've paid attention to what they're doing over there."
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 06:29:37 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib started at left cornerback in Week 11 and he played in 67 of 78 defensive snaps. At this point, Talib is viewed as the Patriots' new No. 1 corner.
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:41:46 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib posted a 59-yard interception return for touchdown in the second quarter of the Week 11 game against the Indianapolis Colts, and rookie CB Alfonzo Dennard chipped in with an 87-yard interception return for score in the fourth quarter.
Sat, 17 Nov 2012 18:23:47 -0800
The New England Patriots activated CB Aqib Talib from the Reserve/Suspended List Saturday, Nov. 17, and added him to the 53-man roster.
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:02:29 -0800
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has lifted the suspension for New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib. The roster exemption for Talib expires Monday, Nov. 19.
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:02:22 -0800
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib has personally met with head coach Bill Belichick, and the process of learning the new system has already begun.
Fri, 02 Nov 2012 08:55:50 -0700
New England Patriots CB Aqib Talib is currently under a four-game suspension, not a four-week suspension, so he will be ineligible to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10.
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:08:23 -0700
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers received a 2013 fourth-round draft pick from the New England Patriots in exchange for CB Aqib Talib and a 2013 seventh-round draft pick.
Thu, 01 Nov 2012 13:03:29 -0700
The New England Patriots acquired CB Aqib Talib Thursday, Nov. 1, from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is unknown what the Bucs received in return.
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:39:43 -0700
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will have CB Aqib Talib rejoin the team following his four-game suspension for a banned substance, according to head coach Greg Schiano. Talib can return Nov. 11 against the San Diego Chargers.
Mon, 15 Oct 2012 08:51:47 -0700
Updating a previous item, Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib has been suspended four games for using Adderall.
Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:07:51 -0700
The NFL has suspended Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib four games for taking a banned substance. Talib does not plan on appealing the suspension.
Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:05:34 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib is enjoying his practice time against WR Vincent Jackson, saying he is a prototypical wide receiver. Talib notes he is "no slouch" himself.
Sat, 30 Jun 2012 07:12:58 -0700
Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib said the team got too loose last season, a situation that is being corrected under new head coach Greg Schiano. "It got a little loose last year where people got a little too loose around the building. So Schiano definitely came in and brought that order back to the building," Talib said. The team also had close to 100 percent participation during their offseason program. "We had probably like 97, 98 percent attendance since April 4, since we started our offseason program. So that's the biggest thing," Talib added. "I feel like, before the season, whoever had the best offseason is probably gonna have one of the best seasons."
Mon, 18 Jun 2012 14:43:02 -0700
Frank Perez, attorney for Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Aqib Talib, said the charges of assault of a deadly weapon against Talib have been dropped.
