Wed Aug 6 2014 | 14:47 | Barden will sign with Jaguars |
Barden will sign with the Jaguars, Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times-Union reports. |
With Justin Blackmon and Ace Sanders unavailable to the team and Cecil Shorts, Allen Robinson, Tandon Doss and Mike Brown all banged up, the Jags have added both Barden and Chad Hall to bolster their depth at wideout. |
Mon Jul 21 2014 | 12:28 | Barden loses roster spot to Roosevelt |
Bills released WR Ramses Barden and LB Nathan Williams. |
Always given chances due to his 6-foot-6 frame, Barden is now nearing the end of the line. He has a total of 29 catches and one start on his resume since the Giants took him in the third round of the 2009 draft, and has now lost his camp roster spot to Naaman Roosevelt. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Jun 4 2014 | 16:25 | Ramses Barden a 'long shot' to make Bills |
WGR 550 Buffalo considers WR Ramses Barden a "long shot" to make the Bills' 53-man roster. |
Beat writer Joe Buscaglia calls Barden's performance at OTAs unimpressive. "There is no deception to his game, he lacks the sort of game speed receivers have to have and is limited really to jump ball scenarios for his effectiveness," writes Buscaglia. Barden, at 6-foot-6 and 224 pounds, should be standing out in non-contact practices in gym shorts. Barden may be running out of chances. |
Source: WGR 550 Buffalo | |
Thu Jan 16 2014 | 18:47 | Bills sign five to reserve/future deals |
Bills signed WR Ramses Barden, LB Willie Jefferson, FS Jajuan Harley, WR Chris Summers and LB Nathan Williams to reserve/futures contracts. |
A former third-round pick of the Giants, Barden missed the entire 2013 season after being released in September with an injury settlement. He'll compete for a roster spot with the Bills as a red-zone specialist. Jefferson appeared in six games with the Texans as an undrafted free agent. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Nov 6 2013 | 13:09 | Seahawks workout three WRs, one QB |
Free agent WR Ramses Barden worked out for the Seahawks. |
Seattle also hosted WRs Mike Thomas and Danny Coale, along with QB B.J. Coleman. Sidney Rice (torn ACL) recently went on injured reserve, but the Seahawks are expected to get Percy Harvin (hip) back shortly. The team is likely just updating its emergency list. Barden had previously worked out for Houston, as well. |
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter | |
Tue Oct 22 2013 | 17:23 | Ramses Barden works out for Texans Tuesday |
Free agent WR Ramses Barden worked out for the Texans on Tuesday. |
The Texans also worked out free agent WR Mike Brown. It's the first we've heard of the 6-foot-6 Barden since he was released by the Giants last month. A signing does not appear imminent. Barden's unique size should eventually earn him another NFL chance. |
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter | |
Tue Sep 10 2013 | 17:59 | Giants part ways with WR Ramses Barden |
Giants released WR Ramses Barden with an injury settlement. |
The 6-foot-6 former third-round pick's Giants career ends with 29 catches across 29 games. Nine of those catches came last Week 3. Barden's height could him earn some looks on the open market, but his career is on the downslope. |
Source: Conor Orr on Twitter | |
Sat Aug 31 2013 | 18:27 | Giants place WR Ramses Barden on I.R. |
Giants placed WR Ramses Barden on injured reserve, ending his season. |
It was originally reported that Barden had been among the Giants' final cuts. Instead, he'll spend the year on the sidelines or receive an injury settlement at some point. Either way, he's not going to play for the Giants in 2013. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Sat Aug 31 2013 | 11:22 | Giants release Ramses Barden |
Giants released WR Ramses Barden. |
The 85th pick in the 2009 draft, Barden ran like there were cement blocks attached his his feet, which hurt his NFL prospects. He could still generate some free-agent interest from teams interested in red-zone specialists. |
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter | |
Mon May 27 2013 | 17:17 | Giants get minimum salary benefit on Barden |
Giants WR Ramses Barden's one-year contract gave the team a "minimum salary benefit" because it's worth just $780,000. |
Barden received a base salary of $715,000 with a $65,000 signing bonus. Because of the minimum salary and a signing bonus worth equal to or less than $65K, the Giants can carry Barden at just $620,000 in salary cap cost, per NFL rules. It's a reminder that Barden is not highly regarded around the league. He lasted over two months on the open market before re-signing on the cheap. |
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports | |
Thu May 23 2013 | 12:15 | WR Ramses Barden signs back on with Giants |
Giants re-signed WR Ramses Barden. |
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter | |
Wed May 22 2013 | 20:24 | Giants could re-sign WR Ramses Barden |
The New York Daily News reports the Giants are bringing free agent WR Ramses Barden in for a physical on Thursday. |
If all checks out well, Barden could sign a one-year deal to return. The 27-year-old former third-round pick said earlier in March that it was "probably best to move on" from the Giants, but he hasn't generated any interest on the open market. He'll be back at the minimum salary and as the No. 5 receiver. |
Source: New York Daily News | |
Tue Apr 30 2013 | 13:44 | Jets have had 'conversations' with Barden |
USA Today's Mike Garafolo reports the Jets have "had conversations" with free agent WR Ramses Barden. |
The 6-foot-6 wideout's market has been nonexistent, but could pick up now that the draft has come and gone. Little more than a big target, the former third-round pick caught just 20 passes in four seasons with the Giants. |
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter | |
Mon Mar 18 2013 | 19:25 | Giants 'still an option' for WR Ramses Barden |
The New York Daily News reports the Giants are "still an option" for free agent WR Ramses Barden. |
Barden, 27, just last month said it would probably be best if the two sides parted ways, but the receiver has drawn zero interest in the opening week of free agency. If he were to re-sign, Barden wouldn't be any higher than the No. 4 or 5 receiver in New York. |
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter | |
Sun Mar 3 2013 | 13:21 | Panthers to explore WRs Hixon and Barden |
The Charlotte Observer expects the Panthers to explore free agent WRs Ramses Barden and Domenik Hixon. |
Connecting the dots with this is easy. New GM Dave Gettleman came over from the Giants and knows Hixon and Barden quite well. Beat writer Joe Person suspects Barden "could thrive" in the Panthers' vertical passing game. Carolina saw firsthand what Barden can do. He had the best game of his career in Week 3 in Carolina, catching nine passes for 138 yards. |
Source: Charlotte Observer | |
Thu Feb 28 2013 | 15:00 | Barden not expected back with the Giants |
Free agent WR Ramses Barden said "it's probably best" if he plays elsewhere in 2013. |
The Giants have some interest in re-signing Barden, but both sides agreed that he'll test the open market. Barden's size -- 6-foot-6, 224 pounds -- will pique teams' interest, but he's yet to produce in his four years in the league. |
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter | |
Mon Feb 25 2013 | 14:02 | Ramses Barden hitting the open market |
The Giants have interest in re-signing free agent Ramses Barden, but will let him hit the open market. |
"We have spoken and they do have interest in re-signing him," Barden's rep said. "(But) we agreed that he'll test the market and see how it unfolds." Translation, if Barden is back in New York, it will be on the Giants' terms. The 2009 third-round pick has just 29 catches through four seasons, nine of which came against the Panthers last Week 3. Barden's 6-foot-6, 224 pounds may intrigue a few teams on the open market, but his tape won't do him any more favors than his numbers. |
Source: New York Post | |
Tue Jan 15 2013 | 12:47 | Ramses Barden expects to hit free agency |
Ramses Barden hinted that he does not expect a long-term deal from the Giants before free agency opens. |
Barden erupted for nine catches and 138 yards in Week 3 when both Hakeem Nicks and Domenik Hixon were sidelined. But he subsequently fell behind rookie Reuben Randle and totaled just four catches the rest of the way. "My agent and I just have to sit down with the Giants' management and hopefully both parties can find a way to keep me around," Barden said. "Free agency doesn't open until March so I'll have a better idea of where I'll be playing then." |
Source: Ralph Vacchiano on Twitter | |
Fri Oct 12 2012 | 14:09 | Barden practices in full; listed as probable |
Giants WR Ramses Barden (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 7. |
Barden practiced fully throughout the week, so he is going to play. Hakeem Nicks (foot) is likely to return on Sunday, and with Domenik Hixon playing well ahead of him, Barden's depth chart standing is uncertain. He's not worth owning beyond 16-team leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Oct 10 2012 | 14:00 | Ramses Barden practicing in full this week |
Giants WR Ramses Barden (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. |
He's good to go for Sunday's game against the 49ers. With Domenik Hixon playing well and Hakeem Nicks trending toward a return, however, Barden is no longer on the fantasy radar. |
Source: Giants on Twitter | |