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The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper to a four-year deal this offseason and will hope the 25-year-old continues to ascend as one of the top players at his position. Just avoid comparing him to Jason Witten. Hooper said he dislikes Witten’s purported selfish mentality, noting he hopes to help Cleveland’s other […]

The Cleveland Browns made yet another splash this offseason with the addition of tight end Austin Hooper in free agency. It appears his relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield had already begun before he signed his four-year, $44 million deal. The restrictions placed in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic provided its own set of challenges […]

The Cleveland Browns found their new tight end in Austin Hooper, the former Atlanta Falcons pass-catcher who agreed to terms with the AFC North franchise earlier this offseason. According to Hooper, multiple factors were at play in the two-time Pro Bowl tight end’s decision to sign with the Browns; he said on CBS Sports’ “Jim […]

The Cleveland Browns made former Atlanta Falcons tight end the wealthiest player at his position by inking him to a four-year, $44 million contract. But he nearly signed elsewhere. Hooper revealed he almost signed with the Washington Redskins before deciding to come to Cleveland during an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio (via Zachary Neel of […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper took full advantage of becoming an unrestricted free agent for the first time as a NFL player this offseason. After spending the first four seasons of his professional tenure in Atlanta with the Falcons, Hooper notably landed a lucrative multi-year free agent contract with the Cleveland Browns. Encountering […]

The Cleveland Browns managed to make another splash in free agency with the signing of former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper. It appears quarterback Baker Mayfield may have played a part in helping the team seal the deal. According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, Hooper was impressed with what he saw from Mayfield […]

The coronavirus halted the NBA and NHL seasons. It put an end to MLB spring training. But the NFL offseason has continued on. We are in uncharted territory as a country, but the NFL has managed to provide the most exciting free-agency period in its history. Tom Brady, the greatest quarterback of all-time, defected to […]

At the NFL Combine, new Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry promised to be aggressive in player acquisition. As free agency began at noon on Monday, the Browns agreed to terms with former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper on a four-year deal worth $44 million, making him the highest-paid TE in NFL history. Hooper […]

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We have seen this movie before. You know, the one that features the Cleveland Browns making some big-time additions to their offense and everyone raving about all of the weapons they have? The first iteration didn’t go very well, as the Browns went just 6-10 in 2019 after bringing in names such as Odell Beckham […]

Former Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper signed a four-year, $44 million contract on Monday, March 16—the first day of the NFL’s free agency—but he could have been a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers, along with the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, and Chicago Bears, were one of the first teams to […]

With Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper signing a record-breaking four-year, $44 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, the Atlanta Falcons quickly needed to find a replacement for their young playmaker. The team didn’t waste much time as per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Falcons have agreed on a trade with the Baltimore Ravens that would […]

Austin Hooper is reportedly set to sign with the Cleveland Browns, which would make him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN, Hooper’s new contract is worth $44 million over the course of four years. Along with that comes $23 million guaranteed. The Los Angeles Chargers’ Hunter Henry had […]

In a rather stunning turn of events, the Cleveland Browns have agreed to sign tight end Austin Hooper, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Browns cannot officially sign Hooper until Wednesday when NFL free agency actually begins. While financial terms of the contract have not yet been disclosed, Rapoport notes that this deal will […]

Superstar tight end Austin Hooper is one of the biggest prizes of free agency. He’s been linked to a number of teams. That includes the only team he’s played for so far in the NFL, the Atlanta Falcons. However, he’s also been linked to the Washington Redskins and the Green Bay Packers. Lately, it’s the Packers […]

The Atlanta Falcons would love to retain Austin Hooper this offseason. But there are going to be other teams driving up his price in free agency. Before Hooper tests the open market, he welcomes the interest he’ll be receiving in free agency. “It definitely feels good to know that there’s interest out there for me,” […]

Austin Hooper figures to be the most coveted tight end in free agency and he should see a significant increase in salary this offseason. Regardless of whether or not the Atlanta Falcons re-sign him, Hooper is expected to reset the tight end market at $10 million annually. When Hooper was selected by the Falcons in […]

A couple of offseasons ago, the Chicago Bears signed tight end Trey Burton to a multi-year deal. Burton’s first season in the Windy City was a success, but in 2019, injuries limited Burton, and he ended up logging just 14 catches. Clearly, the Bears are in need of a tight end, and they may be […]

The Atlanta Falcons likely won’t have the resources to re-sign Austin Hooper this offseason, but there will be a handful of teams interested in him. Prior to his impending free agency, Hooper made some interesting comments about Tom Brady. “Of course (I’d want to play with him), everyone would love to play with Tom Brady,” […]

The Green Bay Packers are interested in free-agent tight end Austin Hooper, and if Hooper’s comments about the Packers’ personnel are any indication, the feeling may be mutual. In a story published by Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Hooper complimented Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers, calling him one of the best to ever do it. In […]

The Green Bay Packers are interested in free-agent tight end Austin Hooper, and the feeling may be mutual. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Hooper was very complimentary of Aaron Rodgers when asked about the Packers quarterback, calling him one of the best to ever play the game: “One of the greatest to do it, […]

The Green Bay Packers are in the market for a tight end. So to no one’s surprise, they will be targeting the best one available this offseason. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, the Packers are getting set to make a run at Austin Hooper. This comes after Green Bay released fellow tight end Jimmy […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to be the best tight end on the open market once free agency begins next week, and the expectation is that he will receive a massive pay day as a result. As a matter of fact, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network says that Hooper is going to […]

Per NFL Network analyst Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, tight end Jimmy Graham will not be back with the Green Bay Packers in 2020. The Packers signed the five-time Pro Bowler in March of 2018 to a three-year deal worth $30 million. Graham is entering the final year of his contract, which is due […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to test the market as a free agent this offseason. It appears the Washington Redskins are among the teams interesting in landing his services. According to ESPN’s Vaughn McClure, Washington has expressed serious interest in Hooper: The Redskins are one of the teams that have a strong […]

The Green Bay Packers are in desperate need for more weapons in their aerial attack, and it looks like they are already getting a head start on addressing the issue. A report surfaced on Friday that the Packers are interested in free-agent tight end Austin Hooper, who will be the best player on the market […]

The Green Bay Packers have a big offseason ahead of them if they hope to regroup and come back strong in the 2020 NFL season. It appears they may be looking to make a splash in free agency by signing Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper. Hooper is set to test the market as a […]

Austin Hooper is one of the best tight ends available in free agency after the Atlanta Falcons have decided to let him hit the open market. With a talented young tight end available on the market, teams like the Chicago Bears are taking interest in what he can offer. Pro Football Talk’s Darin Gantt talked […]

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The Atlanta Falcons are planning to allow tight end Austin Hooper and linebacker De’Vondre Campbell to test the free-agent market, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While Rapoport notes that the Falcons have not ruled out keeping either player, the likelihood is that both guys will receive big-time pay days in March. Hooper will […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is set to hit free agency in March, and when he does, he will be the best player available at his position. Taking that into consideration, it’s no surprise that Hooper is expected to reset the market for tight ends: “Let’s say like $44 million over four years, and […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off of their second straight season of missing the playoffs after going 7-9. Despite the Falcons failing to live up to expectations, they chose to keep Dan Quinn as their head coach for next season. Considering how the last two seasons have unfolded, Quinn will likely begin 2020 on the […]

There was a time when Jimmy Graham was one of the best tight ends—and one of the most dynamic receiving threats in general—in the NFL. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing in at 265 pounds with incredible athleticism thanks to his basketball pedigree, Graham instantly established himself as a star in the NFL, making three Pro Bowls […]

The New England Patriots struggled on the offensive side of the ball in 2019, and this offseason will be used to fix the issues they have. In a prediction piece for ESPN, Mike Reiss believes that New England will make a ‘hard push’ to upgrade the tight end position this offseason. Prior to the 2019 […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper is one of the best in the NFL at his position, but he is a free agent this offseason, and he is due for a significant pay day. As a result, the Falcons are not sure whether or not they will be able to retain him. Owner Arthur Blank […]

Let’s mark this one down in the “maybe don’t say this right before entering contract negotiations” category. According to Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com, Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank had some very nice things to say about impending free agent tight end Austin Hooper. “I think he’s a young, ascending player, and he has performed at […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper will be the best one available on the free-agent market this offseason, meaning he is sure to have his fair share of suitors. Hooper is one heck of a commodity, as he is just 25 years old (he doesn’t turn 26 until next November) and is coming off of […]

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper feels he has done enough to earn a long-term deal with the team and is waiting for them to offer it. “I did my part, ended up here at the Pro Bowl. If the organization wants me, they’ll offer me,” Hooper said on 92.9 The Game. “I still haven’t […]

After a career-year from fourth-year tight end Austin Hooper, the Atlanta Falcons and general manager Thomas Dimitroff have to decide if they want to keep the 25-year-old. At the annual Senior Bowl down in Mobile, Alabama, Thomas Dimitroff spoke about Austin Hooper and the tight end prospects in the upcoming draft. “I think the tight […]