AP sources: Falcons to sign Jessie Bates, get Jonnu Smith
1 year, 9 months ago

AP sources: Falcons to sign Jessie Bates, get Jonnu Smith

Associated Press  

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with safety Jessie Bates, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Falcons also agreed to acquire tight end Jonnu Smith from the New England Patriots, according to another person familiar with that deal. Atlanta announced that Pro Bowl guard Chris Lindstrom has signed a five-year contract extension, reportedly making him the NFL’s highest-paid guard. Lindstrom’s average of $21 million per season surpasses Indianapolis guard Quenton Nelson’s $20.2 million annual average.

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Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market
9 months, 1 week ago

Cousins leaves Vikings for big new contract with Falcons in QB’s latest well-timed trip to market

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins is leaving Minnesota for Atlanta, landing another big contract with a well-timed foray into free agency. Cousins agreed Monday to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed with the Falcons, according to a person with knowledge of the terms, speaking on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the deal can’t be signed until Wednesday …

Where will Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray play next year? Setting the stage for 2024 QB carousel
1 year ago

Where will Kirk Cousins, Kyler Murray play next year? Setting the stage for 2024 QB carousel

New York Times  

By now, the Super Bowl contenders are well aware of their standing among the NFL’s hierarchy, while the postseason afterthoughts are assessing their offseason roadmaps. Wilson’s five-year, $242.5 million contract looked like a massive issue throughout 2022, and that may still be the case, which would place him in the category below. He’s on the books in 2024 for a …

Atlanta Falcons turn attention to defense after years of struggles
1 year, 6 months ago

Atlanta Falcons turn attention to defense after years of struggles

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — With sweat pouring off his brow after a 90-minute minicamp practice, Calais Campbell is the face of a new swagger emulating from the Atlanta Falcons’ defense. “I feel like we’re built for dominance,” Campbell said. “But I’m excited for what’s to come.” During a run of five straight losing seasons, it’s not very difficult to pinpoint the biggest …

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns finalize trade for edge rusher Za’Darius Smith, exclamation point for defensive overhaul

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Za’Darius Smith has put a new edge on Cleveland’s offseason defensive makeover. Smith’s arrival, in a deal that seemed to come out of nowhere, provides an exclamation point to the Browns’ defensive line overhaul the past few months. Through free agency, the draft and in trading for Smith, one of five players to get 10 sacks in three …

Inside the Julian Love negotiations: Why Giants let safety walk and how they’ll replace him
1 year, 9 months ago

Inside the Julian Love negotiations: Why Giants let safety walk and how they’ll replace him

New York Times  

The Giants are likely done making big splashes with a week of free agency in the books, but there’s still plenty happening. There was a significant gap in those negotiations, with Love targeting at least $10 million per year and the team’s offer not in that price range, according to league sources. Love’s market was challenging to forecast heading into …

Falcons thoughts after the first wave of free agency
1 year, 9 months ago

Falcons thoughts after the first wave of free agency

New York Times  

Free agency is not over yet, but the heavy lifting is done for most teams, including the Falcons. GO DEEPER Get to know the new Falcons: Taylor Heinicke returns home, Jessie Bates sees potential The Texas Tech edge rusher said at the NFL combine that he is serious about football and can play either defensive end with his hand on …

AP sources: QB Dalton agrees to 2-year deal with Panthers
1 year, 9 months ago

AP sources: QB Dalton agrees to 2-year deal with Panthers

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Carolina Panthers have found their stop-gap quarterback, agreeing to a two-year, $10 million contract with unrestricted free agent Andy Dalton, according to two people familiar with the situation. 1 pick in the NFL draft and are almost certain to use it on a quarterback — a position that has seen repeated turnover over the past five …

Jets, LB Quincy Williams agree to 3-year, $18 million deal: Source
1 year, 9 months ago

Jets, LB Quincy Williams agree to 3-year, $18 million deal: Source

New York Times  

The Jets and linebacker Quincy Williams reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth $18 million, a team source confirmed to The Athletic on Sunday. https://t.co/lkBwdxipuX — Zack Rosenblatt March 12, 2023 The Athletic’s instant analysis: Why the Jets locked down Williams Williams was probably the Jets’ most talented free agent, an ascending 26-year-old linebacker with impressive athleticism and the …

Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150
1 year, 9 months ago

Updated NFL free agency rankings: Lamar Jackson, Orlando Brown headline top 150

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of NFL free agency with all the latest news, deals and trades. Patrick Peterson, CB, Vikings Update: Agreed to two-year, $14 million deal with Steelers Peterson was unequivocally Minnesota’s most reliable cornerback last season and he was one off the league lead with five interceptions. — Boyd Update: Agreed to two-year, $12 million deal with …

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings agree to 3-year, $42M deal with OLB Za’Darius Smith

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Three years ago at the Pro Bowl, Danielle Hunter autographed a jersey and gave it to his NFC teammate, Za’Darius Smith, with an inscription that raised the possibility of a future reunion. Speaking to reporters at Vikings headquarters after his deal was done, Smith shook his head and smiled as he recounted that interaction with Hunter at the …

The top 10 under-the-radar 49ers in position to make a splash in 2021
3 years, 10 months ago

The top 10 under-the-radar 49ers in position to make a splash in 2021

New York Times  

When free agency begins next month, there will be a lot more players filing through the 49ers exits than there will be heading in the opposite direction. Where he fits: Safety and nickel cornerback are among the skimpiest positions on the 49ers’ roster, especially if unrestricted free agent K’Waun Williams signs elsewhere.. Mayden’s versatility automatically gives him a shot. He’s …

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach
3 years, 11 months ago

Falcons pick Titans offensive coordinator Smith as new coach

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Falcons have chosen offense and youth as the calling cards of their new coach. Atlanta agreed to terms with Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith on Friday to become the team’s head coach. Atlanta got a good one.” Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel congratulated Smith in a statement released by the Titans. Falcons owner Arthur Blank has …

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