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 NFL’s annual all-star game. I’m happy to be here to get a chance to play with him,” said Smith, whose contract has incentives that can boost the maximum value to $47 million. “Those two guys stood on the table to get this player here, and they couldn’t be more excited about having him here,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said.

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Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Detroit Lions trade for Za'Darius Smith in major move at NFL trade deadline to replace injured Aidan Hutchinson

Daily Mail  

The 7-1 Detroit Lions have addressed their dearth of defensive ends with a major deadline move. The Cleveland Browns are sending Za'Darius Smith and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Lions for fifth-round selection in 2025 and a sixth rounder in 2026, DailyMail.com has confirmed. The 32-year-old Smith has five sacks in eight games this season and would go a …

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 …

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says
1 year, 3 months ago

Josh Jacobs agrees to one-year deal worth up to $12 million with the Raiders, AP source says

Associated Press  

HENDERSON, Nev. — Josh Jacobs took to social media Saturday to say, “I’m back,” after agreeing to a one-year deal to play for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. I love the player, and I love the person,” coach Josh McDaniels said after the Raiders’ 31-16 preseason loss at the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday night. Meant a lot to our …

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 …

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move
1 year, 7 months ago

Browns acquiring Za’Darius Smith from Vikings, per sources: Why both teams made the move

New York Times  

By Alec Lewis, Zac Jackson and Jeff Howe The Cleveland Browns are acquiring edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a trade with the Minnesota Vikings, team and league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday. Though they previously signed edge rusher Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to a multiyear deal worth more than $12 million guaranteed and have also invested heavily into boosting their …

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Browns’ trade for Za’Darius Smith is latest aggressive step to upgrade defensive front

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Browns vs. Steelers on Monday Night Football. In an out-of-nowhere and low-cost trade, the Browns acquired three-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Za’Darius Smith from the Vikings. The Browns get Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick and the Vikings get two fifth-round picks, one in 2024 and one in 2025. The …

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 …

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped
1 year, 9 months ago

Vikings hit free agency with need at CB, salary cap strapped

Associated Press  

MINNESOTA VIKINGS UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: DE Dalvin Tomlinson, CB Patrick Peterson, C Garrett Bradbury, RB Alexander Mattison, K Greg Joseph, CB Duke Shelley, TE Irv Smith Jr., CB Chandon Sullivan, LS Andrew DePaola, OT Oli Udoh, DE Jonathan Bullard, QB Nick Mullens, CB Kris Boyd, C/G Austin Schlottman, WR Olabisi Johnson. NEEDS: The Vikings are mired in a salary cap …

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks
1 year, 9 months ago

Geno Smith gets the spotlight after new deal with Seahawks

Associated Press  

Geno Smith finally got the payday and recognition that had eluded him for most of his career. “The contract is fulfilling, but I just love playing football,” Smith said Thursday after signing his new three-year deal with the Seahawks. “It’s just a way for both parties to make it work,” Smith said. Smith led the Seahawks to a 9-8 record …

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal
1 year, 9 months ago

Seahawks, QB Geno Smith reach agreement on 3-year deal

Associated Press  

RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with quarterback Geno Smith on a three-year contract Monday that keeps the AP comeback player of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Smith and Seattle’s leaders made it clear after the season ended with a 41-23 loss to San Francisco in the opening round of the playoffs they all wanted the …

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?
1 year, 10 months ago

Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?

New York Times  

Geno Smith is Seattle’s most important free agent, but general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll also have several other notable players slated to hit the market this offseason. Schneider in those radio interviews said that he has a “drop-dead number” in negotiations, meaning he’d like to keep Smith in Seattle but at a salary that benefits both parties. …

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract
1 year, 11 months ago

Ravens, All-Pro LB Roquan Smith agree to 5-year contract

New York Times  

The Baltimore Ravens have signed All-Pro middle linebacker Roquan Smith to a five-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: The deal, which makes Smith the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history, includes $45 million fully guaranteed and $60 million in total guarantees, per reports. Why Ravens signed Smith to new deal In a …

Why Za’Darius Smith’s season with the Vikings means so much — especially vs. the Packers
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Za’Darius Smith’s season with the Vikings means so much — especially vs. the Packers

New York Times  

EAGAN, Minn. — One day in early May, Mike Pettine, the Vikings’ assistant head coach, spotted a news alert on the television. He had been talking ball in the office of outside linebackers coach Mike Smith, and now here were both men, learning that free-agent edge rusher Za’Darius Smith had signed with the Baltimore Ravens. “I had no doubt he …

Vikings to sign former Packers pass rusher Za’Darius Smith: Source
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings to sign former Packers pass rusher Za’Darius Smith: Source

New York Times  

Edge rusher Za'Darius Smith has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings, sources confirmed to The Athletic. Smith missed 16 regular-season games with a back injury following Green Bay’s Week 1 loss to the Saints last season. GO DEEPER 2022 NFL free agency: The best available players GO DEEPER Vikings add ex-Packers edge rusher Za'Darius Smith: How will he fit …

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?
2 years, 9 months ago

Vikings add former Packers, Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith: How will he fit in Minnesota?

New York Times  

The Minnesota Vikings have signed former Green Bay Packers and Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Za’Darius Smith in a deal worth $42 million over three years, with incentives that could push it up to $47 million. — Jeff Howe March 22, 2022 After allowing Danielle Hunter’s $18 million roster bonus to activate, this likely sets the Vikings up to have a …

Packers placing OLB Za’Darius Smith on IR due to back issue
3 years, 3 months ago

Packers placing OLB Za’Darius Smith on IR due to back issue

Associated Press  

The back issue that bothered Green Bay outside linebacker Za’Darius Smith throughout the preseason will now force the Packers to play without their Pro Bowl pass rusher for the next few weeks. So, that’s just the route that we thought was best long term.” Green Bay filled Smith’s spot on the roster by signing outside linebacker La’Darius Hamilton off the …

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