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Are the Houston Texans really prepared to let its star quarterback and face-of-the-franchise Deshaun Watson sit for this season, and perhaps beyond? It seems plausible after the perennial AFC South contenders signed journeyman QB Tyrod Taylor to an incentive-laden one-year deal that could be worth more than $12 million. Before Tyrod Taylor’s ink dried, Watson […]

It appears as though longtime Cincinnati Bengals and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton is the new man under center in the “Windy City.” According Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Chicago Bears are signing Dalton to a one-year free agent contract worth $10 million. With Dalton in on the Bears roster, former Chicago quarterback […]

From blatantly trying to tank to finishing with 10 wins and six losses last season and almost making the playoffs, the Miami Dolphins have swum a long way to get to where they are. Getting head coach Brian Flores turned out to be one of the better acquisitions as he brought with him a much-needed […]

Looks like Malcolm Brown is headed to South Beach. The Miami Dolphins and Brown agreed to a contract on Tuesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The #Dolphins are signing former #Rams RB Malcolm Brown, source said. He averaged more than 4 yards per rush in LA, now lands in Miami. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be keeping defender Derek Wolfe with the team, as the two parties have agreed on a three-year, $12 million pact, per Jeff Zrebiec of The Athletic -Baltimore. At 6’5 and 285 pounds, the 10-year veteran is a relatively lean defensive end. He looks even smaller beside Brandon Williams and Calais Campbell. […]

The Chicago Bears courted Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson throughout this NFL offseason. Sadly for the team, their pursuit is over, at least according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported that the Bears made “a very aggressive” pursuit for Wilson but were told that the Seahawks are not interested at trading him at this time. […]

Day 2 of free agency may not have been as action-packed as opening day but there have still been a number of significant signings throughout the league. For their part, the Tennessee Titans have decided to pounce on Janoris Jenkins after the cornerback was released by the New Orleans Saints. This comes in the wake […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars continue their spending spree as they have just acquired wide receiver Marvin Jones. The deal is for two years and $14.5 million with $9.2 million fully guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Jaguars are giving former Lions' WR Marvin Jones a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, per source. […]

If the Houston Texans do eventually decide to trade quarterback Deshaun Watson (and don’t net a QB in return), they are sure to have a starting-caliber QB under center to take over. On Tuesday, Houston signed veteran Tyrod Taylor to a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tyrod Taylor […]

The Chicago Bears have been scrambling to find their possible starting quarterback for the 2021 season, and they’ve now inked a veteran in free agency. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bears have struck a deal with Andy Dalton to fill their need at the quarterback position. Former Cowboys' QB Andy Dalton is signing a […]

The Tennessee Titans announced they have released Adoree’ Jackson. The move came as somewhat of a surprise, considering the Titans picked up Jackson’s fifth-year option last year — an offer that Tennessee can now rescind. Jackson’s option was worth $10.2 million, money that now will be converted into salary cap space. As ESPN’s Dan Graziano […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of a number of contenders with salary cap challenges as they try to upgrade the offensive line while still getting under the threshold. They have already made tough cuts by releasing starting offensive tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. Now, running back Damien Williams–who opted out of the 2020 season […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. created quite the stir Tuesday afternoon with a pair of cryptic tweets. Beckham initially tweeted out “2nd act,” and the replies were flooded with all sorts of jersey swaps. Not even a minute later, the star wideout tweeted “God. Thank u for clarity”: 2nd act. — Odell Beckham […]

Julian Edelman did not play much last year due to a season-ending injury. The Patriots missed him, among other key players, and finished the season 7-9 missing the playoffs. Over the first few days of free agency, no other team has been more active than the New England Patriots. Of note, they brought in the […]

Vince Williams appears to be a salary cap casualty in Pittsburgh. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing the veteran linebacker, a move that saves $4 million in cap space. The Steelers are releasing veteran linebacker Vince Williams, per sources. Williams played eight years in Pittsburgh and amassed nearly 479 tackles and […]

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 […]