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 to the Colts to help mentor Anthony Richardson on a one-year deal after helping the Browns reach the playoffs and winning the AP Comeback Player of the Year award. Many of the top available free agents — including quarterback Kirk Cousins and running backs Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry — agreed to deals during the two-day negotiating period leading up to the start of the league’s new year. Chiefs backup linebacker Drue Tranquill also signed a three-year, $19 million deal to return before Wednesday’s official start to free agency, and defensive tackle Mike Pennel returned to the Chiefs on a one-year deal after playing well in their Super Bowl win over the 49ers. I’m around.” Signing Wagner is one of many changes Washington’s new general manager Adam Peters made after going into free agency with the most salary cap space in the league.

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Chiefs Make Strategic Moves to Improve Defense and Offense
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs Make Strategic Moves to Improve Defense and Offense

Associated Press  

The Chiefs continue their pursuit of a Super Bowl title by making low-risk, high-reward deals. They traded a conditional fifth-round draft pick to the Titans for DeAndre Hopkins, a three-time All-Pro wide receiver. They also sent a sixth-round pick in 2026 to the Patriots for Josh Uche, a 2020 second-round pick with a propensity for getting after the quarterback. These …

Can Giants afford to keep playing Daniel Jones? Breaking down his contract’s injury guarantee
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Can Giants afford to keep playing Daniel Jones? Breaking down his contract’s injury guarantee

New York Times  

New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen was asked at the start of training camp if the $23 million injury guarantee in Daniel Jones’ contract would factor into the quarterback’s playing time as the season progressed. An additional wrinkle is that $12 million of Jones’ $30 million salary becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on the Giants’ roster on the fifth …

Chiefs agree with TE Noah Gray on 3-year contract extension, AP source says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chiefs agree with TE Noah Gray on 3-year contract extension, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs agreed with tight end Noah Gray on a three-year, $18 million contract extension hours before they played the Ravens to open the NFL season Thursday night, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The Chiefs selected Gray in the fifth round of the 2021 draft out of Duke, and he has been …

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

NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers The shooting guard market for this summer isn’t exactly mind-blowing at the top, but it’s heavy on the type of shooting specialists and 3-and-D role players whom contending teams crave to fill out their rosters. Luke Kennard, Memphis : $8,933,728 Kennard’s team option …

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 …

Chiefs sign star tight end Travis Kelce to new 2-year, $34.25 million deal, AP source says
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Chiefs sign star tight end Travis Kelce to new 2-year, $34.25 million deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The Chiefs signed Travis Kelce to a new two-year, $34.25 million contract on Monday, wrapping up their star tight end as they attempt to win an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl, a person familiar with the terms told The Associated Press. While not disclosing the financial details, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said Kelce would remain the league’s highest-paid …

Commanders free-agency tracker: A look at Washington’s signings, trades and cuts
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders free-agency tracker: A look at Washington’s signings, trades and cuts

New York Times  

Welcome to where “here we go again,” a “brave new world” and our constantly updated Washington Commanders’ 2024 free agency/offseason tracker collide. Commanders sign All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner to one-year deal Wagner, a six-time first-team All-Pro and nine-time Pro Bowler, is joining Washington on a one-year deal, a team source confirmed with The Athletic. March 12 Commanders agree to deal …

Grading the good, bad and ugly of every major NFL free agency 2024 deal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Grading the good, bad and ugly of every major NFL free agency 2024 deal

New York Times  

The 2024 NFL year officially started on March 13, and thanks to the “legal tampering window” for free agency that opened two days earlier, it was a frenzied opening stretch. He agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with $10.5 million guaranteed Giants add OT Jermaine Eluemunor Grade: A Randy Mueller’s Top 150 ranking: No. Panthers add DT A’Shawn Robinson …

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says
9 months ago

Titans finalizing deal with Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Tennessee Titans are finalizing a deal to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed from the Kansas City Chiefs for a pair of draft picks, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday night. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal still requires Sneed to pass a physical and a new contract …

Chiefs trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to Titans for 2025 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round swap: Source
9 months ago

Chiefs trading CB L’Jarius Sneed to Titans for 2025 3rd-round pick, 2024 7th-round swap: Source

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Mark Puleo, Larry Holder, Nate Taylor and Joe Rexrode The Kansas City Chiefs are trading cornerback L’Jarius Sneed to the Tennessee Titans in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick and a 2024 seventh-round pick swap, a league source confirmed. The Chiefs, understandably though, wanted to receive draft picks for Sneed rather than just letting him join another …

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F
9 months, 1 week ago

Analysis: Eagles, Bucs, Packers and Commanders earn highest free agency grades; Cowboys get only F

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. BALTIMORE RAVENS: B Added four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry and re-signed defensive tackle Justin Madubuike, wide receiver Nelson Agholor and linebacker Malik Harrison. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: B Signed Morse, Davis, wide receiver Devin Duvernay, cornerback Ronald Darby and defensive tackle Arik Armstead. MIAMI DOLPHINS: B Signed …

New York Giants 2024 free agency tracker: Stoll, Manhertz add depth to TE room
9 months, 1 week ago

New York Giants 2024 free agency tracker: Stoll, Manhertz add depth to TE room

New York Times  

This is a running analysis of the New York Giants’ moves and key departures during free agency. : Best and worst signings of the last four years March 15: As the Giants’ free agency focus shifts to low-cost options, they signed a pair of veteran offensive linemen on Friday. Waller wasn’t far off from those numbers in 12 games last …

Chargers release WR Mike Williams. Khalil Mack’s contract restructured, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

Chargers release WR Mike Williams. Khalil Mack’s contract restructured, AP source says

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Chargers got under the salary cap on Wednesday by making moves with two of the highest-paid players on the team. Williams was going into the final year of a 2022 contract extension worth $60 million that included $40 million guaranteed. Williams missed four regular-season games in 2022 because of an ankle injury and then was sidelined for …

The Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract for salary cap relief, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

The Chiefs restructure Patrick Mahomes’ contract for salary cap relief, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs have restructured quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ contract, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday, giving the Super Bowl champions some much-needed salary cap space. Backup linebacker Drue Tranquill also signed a three-year, $19 million deal to return before Wednesday’s official start to free agency, and defensive tackle Mike Pennel returned to …

Kirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency
9 months, 1 week ago

Kirk Cousins chooses Atlanta, Saquon Barkley goes to Philly on a busy first day of NFL free agency

Associated Press  

Kirk Cousins is heading to the Falcons. Barkley bolted New York for NFC East rival Philadelphia, agreeing on a three-year, $37.75 million deal with $26 million guaranteed, a person familiar with the contract told the AP. FILE - New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley runs for a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of an NFL …

Broncos signing ex-Dolphins safety Brandon Jones as retooled secondary takes shape, AP source says
9 months, 1 week ago

Broncos signing ex-Dolphins safety Brandon Jones as retooled secondary takes shape, AP source says

Associated Press  

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Denver Broncos on Monday agreed to a three-year deal worth up to $22.5 million with former Miami Dophins safety Brandon Jones, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person also confirmed that kicker Wil Lutz, who converted almost 90% of his field goal attempts last season in his reunion with coach Sean …

NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley ruffle feathers
9 months, 1 week ago

NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Saquon Barkley ruffle feathers

LA Times  

Quarterback Kirk Cousins will be wearing his third NFL uniform next season, joining the Atlanta Falcons. The NFL’s legal-tampering period opened Monday, meaning teams and free agents could start striking deals that can be inked Wednesday at the start of the new league year. They’re going to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins, luring him away from the Minnesota Vikings for a …

Ravens agree to $98million deal with defensive tackle Justin Madabuike: Baltimore gains $11 million in cap space with four-year extension
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ravens agree to $98million deal with defensive tackle Justin Madabuike: Baltimore gains $11 million in cap space with four-year extension

Daily Mail  

Ravens used the franchise tag on Madabuike before agreeing to an extension The Baltimore Ravens have a new $100 million man: Defensive tackle Justin Madabuike. 'Justin is one of the best defensive tackles in the entire NFL and a cornerstone on our defense,' general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement three days after slapping the franchise tag on Madabuike. …

Some of the biggest deals in NFL free agency could actually be re-signings
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Some of the biggest deals in NFL free agency could actually be re-signings

Associated Press  

Chris Jones won’t have to wait so long to cash in this year. The Kansas City Chiefs’ star defensive tackle will be among the headliners when free agency opens next week and he could eclipse Aaron Donald’s three-year, $96 million deal that made Donald the league’s highest-paid defensive tackle. “We can’t do that every year,” said Broncos general manager George …

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Last year’s free agent frenzy offers both hope and caution for NFL teams

Associated Press  

NFL teams are set to dole out billions in free agent contracts in the coming weeks as teams around the league hope that bold moves in March will pay off with wins on the field once the season starts. The six biggest spenders last offseason all missed the postseason led by Denver committing more than $250 million in contracts only …

Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jets releasing tight end C.J. Uzomah, AP source says. Move will save New York $5.3 million

Associated Press  

The New York Jets plan to release veteran tight end C.J. The move, which was expected, will save the Jets about $5.3 million on their salary cap heading into the start of the NFL’s free agency period next week. Uzomah signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Jets in 2022 and finished with just 29 catches for 290 yards …

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’
9 months, 3 weeks ago

With loads of money and draft picks, Rams GM Les Snead says: ‘We like to attack’

LA Times  

Rams general manager Les Snead did not make the trip to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine this year. “Definitely hoping Aaron is,” Snead said during a video conference with reporters, adding, “I know Aaron’s definitely approaching the offseason where he’s doing his normal getting away, somewhat trying to get revitalized, with the goal of playing good football.” Donald and quarterback …

A Patriots primer for NFL free agency: Should they pursue Kirk Cousins?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

A Patriots primer for NFL free agency: Should they pursue Kirk Cousins?

New York Times  

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo spent the start of this week setting high expectations for the first major phase of offseason roster construction. After the Patriots ranked 30th in cash spending last season and entered the offseason with the fourth-most cap space of any team in the NFL, according to Spotrac, Mayo pledged his team would be active when …

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 …

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 …

Chiefs sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to new 1-year deal to end his holdout
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs sign All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones to new 1-year deal to end his holdout

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs signed Chris Jones to a new one-year contract Monday, which should end the All-Pro defensive tackle’s holdout and could mean he will be back on the field when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars for Week 2. “Chris is an elite player in this league, and over the last seven years, he’s really developed into a …

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 …

Chiefs’ Chris Jones stands firm in his holdout ahead of opener: ‘I deserve more’
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs’ Chris Jones stands firm in his holdout ahead of opener: ‘I deserve more’

New York Times  

— Chris Jones sees a few options for how — and where — he observes the Chiefs’ season-opening game Thursday night against the Detroit Lions. “We shall see,” said Jones, who made an appearance at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City as part of the Chiefs’ annual Red Wednesday fundraising activities. I’m good.” Jones said one reason he has …

Chiefs gear up for opening night: Kadarius Toney in? Chris Jones out?
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs gear up for opening night: Kadarius Toney in? Chris Jones out?

New York Times  

— All of his equipment was in place, all of it ready in his locker for his arrival — his helmet, shoulder pads, knee braces, several cleats and a bunch of gloves. In the corner of the Kansas City Chiefs’ locker room inside their training facility, the team hoped Sunday that defensive tackle Chris Jones, their best defensive player, would …

Chiefs GM hopeful that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones reports by opener next week
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs GM hopeful that All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones reports by opener next week

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Chiefs have picked up communication with Chris Jones and his representatives in recent days, and general manager Brett Veach is optimistic the All-Pro defensive tackle will be on the field when the Super Bowl champions kick off the NFL regular season against Detroit next week. “We’re just going to keep working on this thing,” Veach said …

Chiefs’ trade on cutdown day another sign they could start the season without Chris Jones
1 year, 3 months ago

Chiefs’ trade on cutdown day another sign they could start the season without Chris Jones

New York Times  

— The Kansas City Chiefs knew their strengths and weaknesses entering Tuesday, the NFL’s cutdown day when rosters must be trimmed to 53 players. Before acquiring Farrell, the Chiefs had only one defensive tackle whose contract doesn’t end after the 2023 season: Coburn. GO DEEPER Why Chiefs coach Andy Reid runs the NFL's hardest training camp Ross makes the cut …

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘no communication’ with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones amid holdout
1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs’ Andy Reid: ‘no communication’ with All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones amid holdout

Associated Press  

— Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Wednesday there has been no communication with Chris Jones, one day after the All-Pro defensive tackle indicated on social media that his contract holdout could stretch well into the regular season. That’s how it works.” Jones posted a photograph of a chalkboard on social media Tuesday with the message, “If it’s out of your …

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, 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 …

Contract disputes steal the spotlight from start of NFL training camp
1 year, 4 months ago

Contract disputes steal the spotlight from start of NFL training camp

Associated Press  

NFL camps open this week with most of the focus on players who aren’t showing up. All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones skipped Sunday’s first workout with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs over a contract dispute. “There’s really nothing we can do,” Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb said Sunday after he took part in a Zoom call …

Chiefs open camp without star defensive lineman Chris Jones
1 year, 4 months ago

Chiefs open camp without star defensive lineman Chris Jones

Associated Press  

— The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs held their first full-squad workout of training camp Sunday under a bright sunny sky and without All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones. “We’ll just see how things go here down the road,” Reid said following Sunday’s practice. I think they’ve done a fantastic job.” Daniel Wise, who entered the NFL from Kansas …

Chiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones absent for start of mandatory minicamp
1 year, 6 months ago

Chiefs’ All-Pro DT Chris Jones absent for start of mandatory minicamp

Associated Press  

— All-Pro defensive tackle Chris Jones, who is entering the final year of his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, was absent from the start of the Super Bowl champions’ mandatory three-day minicamp Tuesday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid is not expected to speak until Thursday, and the Chiefs did not make anyone else available to discuss Jones’ absence. In other …

GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut
1 year, 7 months ago

GM: Titans did ask 2-time All-Pro Byard to take pay cut

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New general manager Ran Carthon confirmed Monday that the Tennessee Titans did ask two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard to take a pay cut earlier this year. The first-time general manager hired in January said he talked with Byard within the past three weeks and has been in constant contact with the safety’s agent. Byard goes into his …

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 …

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: Raiders, Jakobi Meyers agree on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

— The Las Vegas Raiders and wide receiver Jakobi Meyers have agreed on a $33 million, three-year deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. Meyers joins wide receivers Davante Adams and Hunter Renfrow to give new quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo another formidable option. Despite acknowledging in January after the Patriots’ season ended that he’d been playing hurt …

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 …

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 …

AP source: Chiefs agree with OT Taylor on 4-year, $80M deal
1 year, 9 months ago

AP source: Chiefs agree with OT Taylor on 4-year, $80M deal

Associated Press  

— Jawaan Taylor has agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs to replace Orlando Brown Jr. as the blindside protector for Patrick Mahomes, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The Chiefs used the franchise tag on Brown a year ago, when they could not agree to a long-term deal with …

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 …

Chargers roster checkup: Which positions need a free-agency revitalization?
1 year, 9 months ago

Chargers roster checkup: Which positions need a free-agency revitalization?

LA Times  

They added everything from a Pro Bowl edge rusher to a punter, signed everything from six defensive starters to a long snapper. The 2022 offseason was an active and pricey one for the Chargers, the team committing $78.172 million in fully guaranteed money to 11 free agents who became significant contributors. The Chargers rebuilt their defense and special teams and …

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 …

Giants signed Jones, franchised Barkley, have money to spare
1 year, 9 months ago

Giants signed Jones, franchised Barkley, have money to spare

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — With 30 minutes before the NFL’s deadline to franchise a player, general manager Joe Schoen wasn’t sure whether the New York Giants would be able to finalize a long-term deal for quarterback Daniel Jones. Schoen said Wednesday that multiple emails had been set up to let the league know by 4 p.m. whether the Giants were …

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