Jonathan Taylor and the Colts have agreed on a 3-year, $42 million extension, source tells AP
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Taylor and the Colts have agreed on a 3-year, $42 million extension, source tells AP

Associated Press  

All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts agreed on a contract extension Saturday, the team announced. San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey and New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara are now the only running backs making more money than Taylor per year. The agreement was announced after the Colts activated Taylor from the the physically unable to perform list and removed the questionable designation from his status for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. When you’re not doing what you love, you’re going to notice it, so my main goal has been to attack this first day.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season!

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Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30
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17 hours, 14 minutes ago

Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30

Associated Press  

— Jonathan Taylor rebounded from perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his career by rushing for 218 yards and scoring three times including runs of 65 and 70 yards Sunday, leading the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 38-30. The Titans allowed their most yards rushing since moving from Houston to Nashville in the late 1990s, and it was the …

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor
4 months, 2 weeks ago

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor looks like his old self at training camp. Suddenly, the seemingly unflappable Taylor found himself in the headlines for all the undesirable reasons — he carried the torch for the league’s underpaid running back, had a field side meeting with team owner Jim Irsay in his motorhome as a packed crowd watched …

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says

Associated Press  

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million, a person familiar with the deal said Friday. The new deal comes after Love led the NFL’s youngest team to a 10-9 record and playoff berth last season in his first year as a starter while stepping up to the challenge of …

Jags’ Tyson Campbell signs a 4-year, $76.5 million contract extension on eve of camp, AP source says
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Jags’ Tyson Campbell signs a 4-year, $76.5 million contract extension on eve of camp, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell signed a four-year, $76.5 million contract extension Tuesday that includes up to $53.4 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said. Campbell is the third Jacksonville player to sign an extension in the past four months, following pass rusher Josh Hines-Allen and quarterback Trevor Lawrence. He missed six games last season because of injuries, but …

QB Jordan Love won’t be practicing with Packers with contract situation unsettled
5 months ago

QB Jordan Love won’t be practicing with Packers with contract situation unsettled

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jordan Love was wearing street clothes as he ran out alongside coach Matt LaFleur before the Green Bay Packers’ first training camp workout Monday. Love won’t be practicing as long as negotiations on a contract extension for the quarterback remain unresolved, general manager Brian Gutekunst said before practice. Gutekunst said he wasn’t thinking much this spring …

Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season
5 months ago

Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson are among several NFL stars with something to prove this season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Rodgers knows all eyes are on him. Pittsburgh’s Russell Wilson, San Francisco’s Christian McCaffrey, Cleveland’s Deshaun Watson, Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence and Philadelphia’s Saquon Barkley are among a handful of NFL stars with something to prove because of injuries, mediocre play or needing to justify big contracts. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Jets Rodgers’ much-hyped arrival in the Big …

QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says
6 months, 1 week ago

QB Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars agree to a 5-year, $275M contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Trevor Lawrence is getting paid more for his potential than his performance. Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed Thursday to a five-year, $275 million contract extension that makes him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history, according to a person familiar with negotiations. Lawrence’s deal includes $142 million fully guaranteed and a $37.5 million signing bonus, …

Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins agree to 3-year, $84.75 million contract extension with WR Jaylen Waddle, AP source says

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle has agreed to a three-year, $84.75 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. 2 receiver the past two years behind Tyreek Hill — last season’s NFL receiving yards leader — Waddle’s 3,385 career receiving yards rank 13th in the NFL since 2021. …

Can Jordan Love, Dak Prescott earn $60M a year? Next wave of QB deals set to push market limits
7 months, 1 week ago

Can Jordan Love, Dak Prescott earn $60M a year? Next wave of QB deals set to push market limits

New York Times  

Will the NFL quarterback market eventually stabilize or keep skyrocketing toward $60 million annually? Goff’s deal will surely be used as a starting point for the others’ negotiations, as it followed a seismic shift in the market in 2023 when four QB contracts exceeded $50 million in average annual value and two more hit $40 million per year. Though neither …

Jared Goff earned his Lions contract extension. Now comes the hard part
7 months, 1 week ago

Jared Goff earned his Lions contract extension. Now comes the hard part

New York Times  

Brad Holmes, the NFL executive who helped evaluate, draft and would later trade for the man of the hour, telegraphed this move nearly 16 months ago. Goff’s Lions, meanwhile, went 3-13-1 as he recorded his worst statistical season since his 2016 rookie year. Goff’s contract is the third big-money extension the team has dished out this offseason, along with deals …

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says
7 months, 1 week ago

Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions have looked in vain for a playoff-winning quarterback for decade after decade. AP AUDIO: Lions and QB Jared Goff agree on $212M, 4-year extension with $170M guaranteed, AP source says A former No. Goff ended the Motor City’s misery in January, helping the Lions earn two playoff victories in one postseason for the first time since winning …

Travis Kelce inks record $34M deal, becomes NFL's highest-paid Tight End as Taylor hits Billionaire status
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Travis Kelce inks record $34M deal, becomes NFL's highest-paid Tight End as Taylor hits Billionaire status

Hindustan Times  

In a year dominated by news of Taylor Swift reaching billionaire status, the NFL witnessed its own record-breaking deal. FILE - Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift walk together after an AFC Championship NFL football game between the Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens, Jan. 28, 2024, in Baltimore. Travis Kelce signs deal worth Millions with Chiefs …

Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lions agree to contract extensions with St. Brown and Sewell worth combined $200M, AP source says

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Lions have heavily invested in their future, keeping a pair of All-Pro players under contract for the next five seasons. The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown agreed to a four-year contract extension worth more than $120 million with $77 million in guarantees and they later came to terms with offensive tackle Penei Sewell on …

Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun signs 3-year extension that includes $22.5M guaranteed, AP source says
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaguars LB Foye Oluokun signs 3-year extension that includes $22.5M guaranteed, AP source says

Associated Press  

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Foye Oluokun signed a three-year contract extension Friday that includes $22.5 million guaranteed, a person familiar with negotiations said. Oluokun’s agent, AJ Vaynerchuk, confirmed the length of the extension on X, formerly Twitter. The extension is expected to lower his cap number and create extra space for Jacksonville to sign more free agents and its upcoming draft …

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still
9 months, 1 week ago

NFL teams scramble to catch K.C. as free agency begins -- but the Chiefs aren’t standing still

Associated Press  

Calvin Ridley is heading to the Tennessee Titans, the highlight of the official start of free agency Wednesday when teams began reshaping their rosters in a quest to unseat the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. Also Wednesday, the Washington Commanders continued rebuilding their defense by luring six-time Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner from Seattle, and Joe Flacco is headed …

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup
9 months, 1 week ago

Scouting new Jets QB Tyrod Taylor, and how he fits as Aaron Rodgers’ backup

New York Times  

Owner Woody Johnson made it clear he was unhappy with the backup quarterback situation when he said a few weeks ago that the New York Jets “didn’t have one” last season. Examining potential suitors, what Jets could get in deal Ultimately, Taylor’s biggest impact will simply be the confidence he’ll give the offense — and defense — if he ever …

Colts agree to 3-year, $70 million deal with Michael Pittman Jr., AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

Colts agree to 3-year, $70 million deal with Michael Pittman Jr., AP source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard did everything he could to keep receiver Michael Pittman Jr. off this year’s free agent market. Two weeks after promising Pittman would be in Indy next season — one way or the other — the two sides negotiated a three-year, $70 million deal with $46 million in guarantees as one of three …

The 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs aren’t afraid to invest at less-coveted positions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs aren’t afraid to invest at less-coveted positions

Associated Press  

In a season full of satisfying moments for Detroit Lions fans, an amusing one occurred in mid-December, when coach Dan Campbell had a chance to gloat a bit about the team’s most recent draft. “Took a lot of criticism for those two picks, but they look like they’re OK, so I’m glad we got them.” The criticism the Lions received …

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says
1 year ago

RB Jonathan Taylor to have thumb surgery and hopes to return to Colts in 3 weeks, AP source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery Wednesday and hopes to play again in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press on Tuesday. It’s been a rocky season for Taylor, the 2021 NFL rushing champ who started training camp on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing …

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started
1 year, 2 months ago

Healthy Jonathan Taylor happy to be back on the Colts practice field and ready to get started

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — A healthy Jonathan Taylor explained Thursday how happy he is to be practicing again with the Indianapolis Colts. “I’ve been in communication with my teammates the whole time I’ve been here rehabbing” Taylor said. The dispute lingered into training camp where Taylor’s agent and Colts owner Jim Irsay engaged in a social media spat. “I’m not going to …

Randy Gregory latest in string of free-agency misses that have hampered Broncos
1 year, 2 months ago

Randy Gregory latest in string of free-agency misses that have hampered Broncos

New York Times  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Days after George Paton was hired as the general manager of the Denver Broncos in January of 2021, he laid out his roster philosophy for a team trying to find its way. “To draft and develop talent, you bring high-character players into your organization, you develop them and hopefully get them second contracts, and that’s how you …

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder
1 year, 2 months ago

Jonathan Taylor’s looming return provides plenty for Colts to ponder

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor is expected to return to the Indianapolis Colts practice field Wednesday. Less than 24 hours after losing to the Rams in overtime, coach Shane Steichen told reporters the 2021 NFL rushing champ was about to be activated from the physically unable to perform list this week while painting a far different picture about …

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says
1 year, 3 months ago

Bengals QB Joe Burrow becomes NFL’s highest-paid player with $275 million deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow became the highest-paid player in the NFL on Thursday, agreeing to a five-year, $275 million contract extension, according to a person familiar with the deal. Signing the 2022 Pro Bowler and 2021 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year to an extension was a goal of the team this summer, but the deal …

49ers still waiting to sign Nick Bosa to an extension. They aren’t considering trading him
1 year, 3 months ago

49ers still waiting to sign Nick Bosa to an extension. They aren’t considering trading him

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Nick Bosa still hasn’t reported to the San Francisco 49ers as his contract holdout moves closer to the start of the season but the Niners have no plans to trade their star defensive player away. With Bosa’s holdout in its sixth week, there has been some talk that San Francisco could look for a trade if …

Colts still uncertain about timetable for Jonathan Taylor’s return
1 year, 3 months ago

Colts still uncertain about timetable for Jonathan Taylor’s return

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts already know running back Jonathan Taylor will miss four games. One day after the 2021 NFL rushing champ landed on the physically unable to perform list following offseason ankle surgery, general manager Chris Ballard did not provide a timetable for Taylor’s return and would not talk about any trade offers he received for the 24-year-old …

Dolphins’ Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor ‘exploratory’
1 year, 3 months ago

Dolphins’ Chris Grier calls talks with Colts about running back Jonathan Taylor ‘exploratory’

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said Wednesday that conversations with the Indianapolis Colts about 2021 All-Pro running back Jonathan Taylor were “exploratory,” and no official offers were exchanged between the two teams. Miami also has rookie running back De’Von Achane, Salvon Ahmed, who had a strong preseason, and undrafted rookie Chris Brooks, who impressed enough …

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek out trade, source says

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have given disgruntled running back Jonathan Taylor permission to find a trade partner, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. Just two days earlier Shane Steichen told reporters Taylor would rejoin the team Sunday following an excused absence to tend to a personal matter. “Once he is cleared to …

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade, per source: What it means for Indianapolis
1 year, 4 months ago

Colts give Jonathan Taylor permission to seek trade, per source: What it means for Indianapolis

New York Times  

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has been given permission by the team to seek a trade, a team source confirmed to The Athletic. Taylor still has not been medically cleared, according to Steichen, despite saying in April that his ankle surgery was a “perfect success.” — Boyd What it means for Anthony Richardson Indianapolis won’t just give away an …

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor continues rehab but remains on PUP list as Colts prepare for preseason opener

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor did not attend practice Tuesday as he continues rehabbing from offseason ankle surgery while he continues to seek a contract extension or a trade. If you guys don’t see him out here, it’s part of his rehab,” Steichen said before being asked whether Taylor was working onsite or at another venue. Team owner …

Keefer: Colts’ relationship with Jonathan Taylor has unraveled dramatically. So now what?
1 year, 4 months ago

Keefer: Colts’ relationship with Jonathan Taylor has unraveled dramatically. So now what?

New York Times  

Just a few months ago, this felt like a foregone conclusion, a formality that would be wrapped up well before the season opener, like so many others had in the past. I’m hopeful we all understand the situation we’re in.” The reason Irsay invited Taylor on his bus: He wanted to reinforce to his franchise running back that the Colts …

Jonathan Taylor requests trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay at Colts practice, source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Jonathan Taylor requests trade after meeting with owner Jim Irsay at Colts practice, source says

Associated Press  

— Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor has requested a trade, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night. It came shortly after Taylor left team owner Jim Irsay’s motorhome after a meeting that lasted nearly an hour as the Colts conducted a night practice. “We’re looking forward to a great season, hoping that Jonathan’s …

With a deal in the works, Bengals QB Joe Burrow says new contract ‘gets done when it gets done’
1 year, 4 months ago

With a deal in the works, Bengals QB Joe Burrow says new contract ‘gets done when it gets done’

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow dodged questions about a new contract after the first day of training camp on Wednesday, telling reporters that “it gets done when it gets done.” The team had hoped to reach a long-term deal with the franchise quarterback that could make him one of the NFL’s highest paid players. “And when it’s time for one, I …

Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source says
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers, QB Justin Herbert agree to 5-year extension worth $262.5 million, AP source says

Associated Press  

Justin Herbert is set to become the NFL’s highest-paid quarterback by annual salary, agreeing to a five-year, $262.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday. Herbert’s total value and $52.5 million average per season surpasses the $260 million, five-year extension Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson signed three months ago. Herbert will get $218.7 million guaranteed, which is second to the …

Chargers, Justin Herbert agree to 5-year, $262.5 million contract extension: Source
1 year, 4 months ago

Chargers, Justin Herbert agree to 5-year, $262.5 million contract extension: Source

New York Times  

The Chargers and quarterback Justin Herbert have agreed to a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension, a league source told The Athletic on Tuesday, the team announced Tuesday. Herbert, 25, joins the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts as the second starting quarterback from the 2020 NFL Draft class to pick up a contract extension this offseason. — Popper GO DEEPER Justin Herbert's contract …

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 …

Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton
1 year, 9 months ago

Agent: Lions agree to $33M, 3-year deal with CB Cam Sutton

Associated Press  

The Detroit Lions have addressed pressing needs in free agency by adding standout cornerback Cameron Sutton and retaining a veteran linebacker to bolster their lackluster defense. Sutton started 31 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers over the past two years, making five interceptions and 95 tackles. The Lions announced they re-signed defensive tackle Isaiah Buggs and running back Craig Reynolds earlier …

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 …

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs
1 year, 9 months ago

Analysis: Daniel Jones’ new contract raises standard for QBs

Associated Press  

Daniel Jones turned one decent season into a mega-money contract that raises the standard in the NFL. Jackson, the 2019 NFL MVP, received a nonexclusive franchise tag from the Baltimore Ravens so he’ll make $32.4 million this season — a bargain compared to Jones — if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal. A reasonable starting point for his contract negotiations …

Taylor runs up the score with 5 TDs; Colts beat Bills 41-15
3 years, 1 month ago

Taylor runs up the score with 5 TDs; Colts beat Bills 41-15

Associated Press  

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Coach Frank Reich and the Indianapolis Colts discovered an easy fix to their problems holding fourth-quarter leads: Keep feeding Jonathan Taylor the ball. The second-year running back set a franchise record by scoring five times, and took over the NFL lead in both yards rushing and touchdowns, in a 41-15 rout of the unraveling Buffalo Bills …

AP source: Lattimore, Saints agree on 5-year extension
3 years, 3 months ago

AP source: Lattimore, Saints agree on 5-year extension

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — New Orleans Saints top cornerback Marshon Lattimore, the 11th overall draft choice in 2017, has agreed to a five-year extension worth in the range of $97 million, a person familiar with the situation said. Lattimore had been listed as questionable Saturday with a knee issue, but started against Green Bay and helped limit Packers star receiver Davante …

In Tevin Coleman, Jets get a proven running back and fit for their scheme
3 years, 8 months ago

In Tevin Coleman, Jets get a proven running back and fit for their scheme

New York Times  

The Jets finally added a former 49er. In 2015, Coleman’s rookie year, Devonta Freeman broke out for 1,056 yards and 11 touchdowns, catching 73 passes for 578 yards and another three scores. Coleman rushed for 544 yards and six touchdowns, caught 21 passes for 180 yards and another score, then added 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers’ …

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more
3 years, 9 months ago

NFL free agency signing grades: Shaquil Barrett, Matt Judon, Aaron Jones and more

New York Times  

With NFL free agency set to begin on March 17, this is where you can find analysis of every noteworthy deal that is signed. Grade: B The Broncos’ three-year deal with Ronald Darby Ronald Darby was a free agent last offseason and had to settle for a one-year, $3 million contract. Grade: B The Broncos’ $27 million deal with Shelby …

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