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If the Chicago Bears want to eventually pay wide receiver Allen Robinson, it’s likely going to cost them WR Anthony Miller. Miller — a solid slot receiver — is in the final year of his rookie deal. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears are gauging interest in the 26-year old, and they are likely […]

The Atlanta Falcons are apparently putting to rest the idea they will draft Matt Ryan’s successor this April. Well, sort of. Atlanta reportedly agreed to restructure Ryan’s contract, per Zach Klein of WSB-TV 6. Ryan’s $23 million was converted to a bonus that will now be spread out over the next three years. Per NFL […]

The New York Giants have struck a deal with star defensive lineman Leonard Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Giants and Williams reached an agreement on a three-year, $65 million deal, with $45 million fully guaranteed. Giant and Leonard Williams have agreed on a 3 year deal for 63 million with 45 million […]

The Cincinnati Bengals aren’t messing around when it comes to their secondary so far this offseason. After agreeing to terms earlier this morning with Chidobe Awuzie, the Bengals have now added Mike Hilton and swiped him away from the Pittsburgh Steelers. #Bengals agree to terms on a three-year deal with former #Cowboys CB Chidobe Awuzie, […]

In somewhat of a shocker, the Las Vegas Raiders have released Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson. The move comes as the Raiders appear to be redoing a lot of their offensive line, having just traded Trent Brown to the New England Patriots last week. Rodney Hudson will be immediately coveted. The #AZCardinals have been on […]

The New Orleans Saints might not be finished addressing the quarterback position in light of Drew Brees’ official retirement from football. New Orleans inked Taysom Hill to a voidable extension and later re-signed Jameis Winston to a one-year deal, seemingly setting the stage for a two-man competition. However, there are some indications general manager Mickey […]

The Green Bay Packers have all but ensured tight end Robert Tonyan will not be going anywhere in free agency. Tonyan is a restricted free agent this offseason, but the Packers submitted a second-round tender to Tonyan, per Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In other words, Green Bay would receive a second-round pick as […]

So … how ’bout dem Cowboys!? No, seriously. How about them? Or, more accurately, what about them? Arguably the most talented team on paper in the NFC East whimpered to a 6-10 record this last season despite their vaunted receiving corps, and if not for two last-minute miracles against the New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons […]

The New Orleans Saints are among the teams with interest in veteran cornerback Richard Sherman. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported there is some familiarity with Sherman’s former defensive backs coach, Kris Richard, now in New Orleans. Pelissero also noted the Saints are in the market for a corner after cutting ties with Janoris Jenkins. […]

Hello Twitter World! OJ Simpson has approved of the moves the New England Patriots have made so far in NFL free agency, going to his Twitter account to post a video. Free Agency Frenzy! pic.twitter.com/kmRC7f3MYG — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) March 16, 2021 Most notably, the one nicknamed “The Juice,” liked the moves by the Patriots […]

Rob Gronkowski will run it back with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But he nearly teamed up with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Mike Silver of NFL Network reported the Bills offered Gronkowski a contract similar to the one-year, $10 million he signed with the Bucs. But “Gronk” passed on the offer […]

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The legal tampering period has begun and free agents are good to ink up contracts starting March 17. Teams with plenty of cap space like the New England Patriots have been on a spending spree, while others are still trying to climb out of cap space hell. In the land of cheese, the Green Bay […]

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has another big get in free agency. The Jags are reportedly signing former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin to a three-year deal worth up to $44.5 million, per Michael Shawn-Dugar of The Athletic. Griffin will get $29 million guaranteed. Shaquill Griffin is headed to the Jaguars, per source. Hearing […]

It was known league wide that the New England Patriots had plenty of money to spend this offseason, but one would imagine there are a lot of surprised general managers at how aggressive Bill Belichick and the Patriots have been right out of the gates in the first two days of the legal tampering period […]

The New England Patriots are far from finished. Bill Belichick and Co. have already headlined the unofficial start of free agency with a slew of moves. But they also appear intent on upgrading the running back position. Michael Giardi of NFL Network reported the Patriots have “strong interest” in Leonard Fournette, and have also reached […]

Count LeBron James among the number of folks in awe of the New England Patriots’ spending spree at the unofficial start of free agency. James, once a star high school football recruit himself, tweeted Bill Belichick has him “all the way F’d up” after Belichick and the Pats made a number of impact moves on […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had to navigate salary cap issues in each of the last few years. But star players are doing their part to provide added flexibility. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Aaron Donald, Jalen Ramsey, Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods are all undergoing contract restructures. The conversions should be enough to […]

Bill Belichick be shopping in NFL free agency. He has instantly reloaded New England’s air weapons (Jonnu Smith, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne) and their pass-rushing attack (Matt Judon). Fun fact, Hunter Henry would have made this list, but he got signed while this was being written. In a word, this NFL free-agent class is deep, and teams […]

The New England Patriots got free agency underway by agreeing to terms with Jonnu Smith, and they’ve now added another notable tight end. With Bill Belichick hoping to drastically improve the offense, the Patriots are also signing Hunter Henry to a three-year deal, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And New England strikes again: The Patriots are […]

The Chicago Bears’ quarterback situation has been their main focus so far this off-season and their options have been dwindling. Rumors have surfaced that the Bears reportedly plan to end the Mitchell Tribusky era in Chicago and will look elsewhere for a franchise quarterback. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson remains one of their top priorities […]

Fans of the Denver Broncos were anxiously awaiting the decision on Von Miller’s option for the 2021 season, and it appears the organization has made its choice. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Broncos have picked up Miller’s option for the upcoming season. The Broncos will exercise the $7 million guarantee option on Von […]

Former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson mournfully announced that his first-born daughter, Maia, had tragically passed away at the age of 25, via Twitter. “It is with incredible sadness that I have to share the news about the passing of my beautiful Daughter Maia.” Johnson said in his heartwarming tribute to his daughter on Twitter. “Maia, […]

The Washington Football Team has acquired veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for a one-year, $10 million deal, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is expected to head […]

Former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, per Ian Rapoport of ESPN. History repeats, as a big-time #Giants DT goes to the #Vikings. And similar to Linval Joseph, Tomlinson can get a deal new — at 29 in 2023 when cap explodes. https://t.co/ACGmmndgHk […]

The Washington Football Team might have found its 2021 starting quarterback, signing veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick to a one-year, $10 million deal on Monday night. Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is […]

If you ever wanted to send the great Tom Brady a text message then now is your chance. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback just gave out his phone number over the internet, and no, it isn’t a joke. Brady, who recently inked a two-year extension with the Bucs, just posted his own phone number […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have joined in on what has been an action-packed Day 1 of free agency. The Bengals have reportedly agreed to a deal with pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson on a $62 million deal for the next four years. This report comes via NFL insider Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network: For the #Bengals and […]

Veteran pass rusher Carl Lawson was not franchise tagged by the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason. As a result, it appears as though the talented defender has already found a new home around the NFL. According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and NFL Network, Lawson has agreed to a multi-year contract […]

After Drew Brees announced his retirement, the New Orleans Saints continue to make sure they will have some stability at the quarterback position with the re-signing of Jameis Winston. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Winston has agreed to a one-year deal worth $12 million to stay in New Orleans. Jameis Winston reached agreement on […]

The New York Jets made a big splash in free agency when they signed wide receiver Corey Davis to a three-year, $37.5 million deal with $27 million guaranteed. Adam Schefter of ESPN broke the news: Former Titans’ WR Corey Davis reached agreement on a three-year, $37.5 million deal that includes $27 million guaranteed with the […]

The Tennessee Titans significantly fortified their defense by landing former Pittsburgh Steelers pass rusher Bud Dupree on Monday evening. The #Titans are in fact signing former #Steelers pass-rusher Bud Dupree, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. Another top edge off the market. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 The deal for Dupree comes in at […]

San Francisco 49ers fans might be aware that as ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Monday afternoon, the Jacksonville Jaguars — under general manager Trent Baalke — have signed running back Carlos Hyde to a 2-year/$6 million contract. This is Hyde’s second stint with the team after being traded to the Duval County club in October […]

The Seattle Seahawks haven’t publicly made Russell Wilson available via trade, but if they do, Pete Carroll may have a contingency plan in place. According to Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News, Carroll seemingly has a ‘high opinion’ of Sam Darnold. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has a high opinion of Sam Darnold and […]

The San Francisco 49ers have no intention of letting the flurry of free agency pass them by. The Niners have made their move and it comes in the form of cornerback Jason Verrett, who has reportedly agreed to a one-year extension worth $5.5 million with San Francisco. This report comes via NFL insider Field Yates […]

The Denver Broncos need to address the cornerback position this offseason, and they have done so on the first day of free agency. As Vic Fangio continues to put together a defense to his liking, the team has agreed to terms with Ronald Darby, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In hopes to improve their secondary, the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to upgrade their offense in the offseason. They have done just that by scooping up wide receiver Phillip Dorsett from free agency as Jags head coach Urban Meyer hopes to add more fuel to his offense for the upcoming campaign. This report comes via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN: WR Phillip […]

The New England Patriots have been the biggest spenders on the first day of free agency. With a glaring need at the wide receiver position, the Patriots have come to terms with Nelson Agholor, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Patriots have now agreed to terms with WR Nelson Agholor, source said. A huge day […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers would love to maintain their roster after winning the Super Bowl, and they’ll have their top tight end back. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Rob Gronkowski is running it back with Tom Brady and Co. for at least one more season. A chance to run it back: Tight end Rob Gronkowski […]