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by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Darnell Dockett: To retire Monday
Darnell Dockett will retire from the NFL as a Cardinal on Monday.Dockett will sign a ceremonial contract Monday to bring his 11-year career to a close with the team it started with, the Cardinals. The veteran tore his ACL in training camp in 2014 and was cut by the 49ers during the preseason last year, so his last game played occurred in 2013. Nonetheless, a third-round pick in 2004, Dockett enjoyed a long career that included 40.5 sacks and three Pro-Bowl selections, while helping lead Arizona to the Super Bowl in 2008.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Report: 49ers release DT Darnell Dockett
The San Francisco 49ers have released veteran defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, a league source has told Pro Football Talk. Dockett missed all of last season with a knee injury, but had been a mainstay with Arizona before signing with San Francisco. He was deemed ready to go with no limitations in early August. He played in every game but two for the Cardinals from 2004 to 2013 and earned Pro Bowl berths in 2007, 2009 and 2010.
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by Sean D'Oliveira | CBS Sports Staff
49ers DT Darnell Dockett is 'ready to go'
San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Darnell Dockett did not participate in Saturday's practice, but coach Jim Tomsula said the team was just being cautious, reports ESPN.com. "He's ready to go," Tomsula said of Dockett. "There's no limitations on him from the training room." Tomsula added that the plan is to limit Dockett's work during team drills to protect his surgically-repaired knee, which cost him the entire 2014 season.
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
DT Darnell Dockett vows to be ready for opener with 49ers
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett remains sidelined from San Francisco 49ers OTAs as he continues to recover from ACL surgery that forced him to miss the entire 2014 season. Dockett, however, promises to be ready for the season opener. "I'll be ready when we play Minnesota," he told the Bay Area News Group. "I'm way ahead of schedule."
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Darnell Dockett to 49ers for reported two-year, $7.5 million deal
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett chose to stay in the NFC West, signing a two-year deal, worth $7.5 million with $2 million guaranteed with the San Francisco 49ers, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus on Thursday. According to Pro Football Talk, the Arizona Cardinals offered a max deal of $4 million in 2015 to Dockett, but San Francisco offered a base deal of $4 million with half guaranteed. Dockett, 33, missed the 2014 season while recovering from a torn ACL. In the 10 previous seasons, all with the Cardinals, Dockett piled up 459 tackles, 40.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and four interceptions. >> Want more NFL offseason? >> Mock drafts | Free agency tracker
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by Larry Hartstein |
DT Darnell Dockett expected to choose team Wednesday
Defensive tackle Darnell Dockett is expected to choose Wednesday between returning to the Arizona Cardinals and signing with the San Francisco 49ers, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Rams and Seahawks also expressed interest in Dockett, who was released by Arizona in a cost-cutting move last week. Dockett, 33, missed the 2014 season while recovering from a torn ACL. In the 10 previous seasons, all with the Cardinals, Dockett piled up 459 tackles, 40.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles and four interceptions. >> Want more NFL offseason? >> Mock drafts | Free agency tracker
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Report: Darnell Dockett set to visit 49ers Monday
Free-agent defensive tackle Darnell Dockett has a visit scheduled with the San Francisco 49ers beginning Monday, ESPN reports. Dockett was released by the Cardinals last week after an 11-year career in Arizona. He missed the entire 2014 season while recovering from a torn ACL and failed a recent physical, leading to his release.
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by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com
Cardinals release defensive tackle Darnell Dockett
The Arizona Cardinals are set to move on from defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, the team announced Friday. Dockett has played his entire 11-year career with the Cardinals, totaling 459 tackles and 40 1/2 sacks. He missed the entire 2014 season after tearing his ACL in the preseason. Dockett was entering the final year of his contract and saves Arizona $6.8 million in cap space. He also may return to the team wit ha pay cut. "We have been very clear about our feelings for Darnell and our desire to have him back," Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said of the announcement. Dockett reportedly failed a physical, leading to his release.
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by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com
Cardinals negotiating pay cut with Darnell Dockett
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim said that the team is negotiating with defensive end Darnell Dockett and his agent. Dockett is entering the final year of his contract and is scheduled to make $6.5 million, with a $9.8 million salary cap figure. The team has said previously that it plans to discuss lowering Dockett's cap impact. "We've had a lot of dialogue," Keim said at a press conference to announce a new four-year contract for himself and coach Bruce Arians. "Hopefully, we can come to an agreement on a deal."
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Cardinals expected to reach out to Darnell Dockett to discuss his contract
Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim told reporters the team missed Darnell Dockett in 2014, and that he'll reach out to the defensive lineman to discuss his contract, reports the Arizona Republic. Dockett was lost for the season in August with a torn ACL. He has been with the Cardinals since 2004, registering 459 tackles, 40 1/2 sacks and seven forced fumbles. He has one year remaining on his current contract.
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