Bills make Allen highest-paid player with massive extension
The Buffalo Bills have spent the offseason re-signing core players to long-term contract extensions. None of them compare to the one they handed out on Sunday night. Not in terms of money, and certainly not in terms of importance. The Bills re-signed starting quarterback, and reining league MVP, Josh Allen
Cowboys agree to three-year deal with Markquese Bell
The Cowboys are keeping one of their own impending free agents off the market. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported and the team confirmed that they have agreed to terms on a new deal with safety Markquese Bell. Bell will sign a three-year deal with a max value of $12 million.
Broncos To Re-Sign DT D.J. Jones
11:25pm: The Broncos have their nose tackle locked up on a second contract, with DNVR Sports’ Zac Stevens reporting the deal is done. Fowler’s update turned out to be on-point, as 9News’ Mike Klis confirms it is a three-year, $39MM pact. Considering his run-oriented skillset, this represents a big win
Raiders agree to terms on a three-year deal with DT Adam Butler
Raiders head coach Pete Carroll said at the Scouting Combine the team needs to re-sign every one of its defensive free agents. They have started trying to do just that. The Raiders have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Adam Butler on a three-year, $16.5 million deal with $11 million
Raiders to bring back key DT on three-year deal
Adam Butler is staying. The Las Vegas Raiders will re-sign the defensive tackle to a three-year deal with $16.5 million with $11 million guaranteed, according to NFL Media insider Ian Rapoport. It is a big get for the Raiders, who avoided Butler from hitting the free-agent market where he could
With Myles Garrett staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback?
Three years ago, the Browns broke the bank to get Deshaun Watson in the fold. On Sunday, they broke the bank to keep Myles Garrett around. Now that Garrett will be staying, what will the Browns do for a quarterback? Even though Watson will be under contract through 2025 and
Free Agency Rumors: Raiders, Murphy, Holland, Jets, Dalman, Bears, Falcons, OL
Byron Murphy was on the 2023 market, but the four-year Cardinals starter settled for a midlevel two-year deal. After a productive Vikings run, the former No. 33 overall pick has set himself up for a second payday. On a market featuring a host of third-contract-seeking corners, Murphy may be in
Vikings agree to re-sign P Ryan Wright
The Vikings are retaining their punter. Per Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, Minnesota has agreed to a one-year deal with Ryan Wright. Pelissero notes the contract is worth $1.75 million. Wright can earn up to $2 million with incentives. Wright was slated to become a restricted free agent. Having joined
DK Metcalf trade puts extra pressure on Steelers to make quick QB decision
The NFL’s new league year starts Monday as free agency opens, but moves have already been made left and right ahead of that. One of those moves sent shockwaves through the league and multiple fan bases on Sunday night. The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly are acquiring wide receiver DK Metcalf from
TE John Bates agrees to re-sign with Commanders
The Commanders have re-signed a rotational piece of their offense. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Media, tight end John Bates has agreed to re-sign with Washington on a three-year deal. Bates, 27, was a Commanders fourth-round pick in 2021. he’s appeared in 67 games over the last four seasons, including
Commanders To Re-Sign TE John Bates
The Commanders certainly seem to approve of their 2024 tight end setup. After re-signing Zach Ertz, the team is keeping its blocking tight end as well. John Bates is sticking around, per NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo, who notes the young Ertz complement is staying on a three-year deal. More to come.
Trey Smith signs the franchise tag
Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith has signed the franchise tag, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Smith will make $23.402 million fully guaranteed if he doesn’t sign a long-term deal before July 15. It makes him the highest-paid guard in the NFL, surpassing Philadelphia’s Landon Dickerson. The Chiefs, though, will
Could Steelers’ Metcalf acquisition push Pickens out of Pittsburgh?
After many failed attempts over the past year, the Pittsburgh Steelers finally got their big-play wide receiver on Sunday when they reportedly agreed to a trade to acquire DK Metcalf from the Seattle Seahawks. Along with sending a second-round pick to Seattle, they reportedly are also giving Metcalf a new
Josh Allen gets four-year cash flow of $220 million, a record
The full details eventually will emerge regarding the new contract signed by Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Here’s one fact, per a source with knowledge of the deal: Allen’s deal sets the record for four-year cash flow at $220 million. The amount passes Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, whose four-year cash flow
Rams Sign WR Davante Adams
8:25pm: Adams’ deal contains an $8MM 2025 base salary and a $16MM number in 2026, per ESPN.com’s Sarah Barshop, who adds a more notable number due in March 2026. Adams will be due a $6MM roster bonus on Day 3 of the 2026 league year. While Adams’ 2025 base salary
Jake Matthews agrees to two-year extension with Falcons
Sunday’s been filled with news of contract extensions around the NFL and you can add Falcons left tackle Jake Matthews to the list. NFL Media reports that the Falcons and Matthews have agreed to a two-year contract extension. The deal is worth $45 million and includes $38 million in guaranteed
Raiders reportedly eyeing this CB as top target in free agency
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to be busy when NFL free agency kicks off on March 12. While the Raiders hope to re-sign their in-house defensive backs, it seems that the franchise also has Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy on its wish list. The Athletic’s Tashan Reed posted Sunday
With D.K. Metcalf in, what will the Steelers do with George Pickens?
Steelers receiver George Pickens didn’t have glowing things to say after the season-ending playoff loss to the Ravens. How’s he feeling now? With the Steelers giving D.K. Metcalf a four-year extension with a new-money average of $33 million, Pickens might find his own pickings slim as he enters a contract
Seahawks, Steelers Agree To D.K. Metcalf Trade
The D.K. Metcalf situation has been sorted out prior to the start of the new league year. The Pro Bowl wideout is headed from the Seahawks to the Steelers, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Providing details on the move, Pelissero notes Seattle is acquiring a second-round pick from
Steelers to acquire DK Metcalf, sign him to four-year extension
The Seahawks are set to make a pair of major trades when the new league year begins on Wednesday. According to multiple reports, they have agreed to trade wide receiver DK Metcalf to the Steelers. Friday brought word that they are trading quarterback Geno Smith to the Raiders and they’ve
Chiefs re-signing key defensive player
The Chiefs are keeping Nick Bolton off the market. Kansas City is reportedly re-signing the 24-year-old linebacker to a three-year, $45M contract, including $30 million guaranteed. Re-signing Bolton appeared near impossible after the Chiefs decided to place the franchise tag on right guard Trey Smith, which marks a $23.4M cap
Austin Hooper re-signs with Patriots
The Patriots are keeping one of their own. They have agreed to terms with tight end Austin Hooper on a one-year, $5 million deal with a max value of $7 million per multiple reports. He has $4 million guaranteed. Hooper, 30, signed a one-year, $3 million deal with a max
Broncos To Re-Sign QB Jarrett Stidham
After seeing their Bo Nix draft choice create considerable promise, the Broncos relegated Jarrett Stidham from a starter competition to 17-game backup. But the team is planning to extend its Stidham partnership. Nix’s 2024 backup is staying in Denver, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. This will be Stidham’s second Broncos contract,
Davante Adams agrees to two-year deal with Rams
Davante Adams is headed to the West Coast. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Adams is signing a two-year deal to join the Rams. The initial report indicates Adams’ deal is worth $46 million with $26 million guaranteed. Adams, 32, split his 2024 between the Raiders and Jets, finishing the
Former GM predicts how Myles Garrett deal will impact Cowboys
Myles Garrett reset the market for defensive players when he agreed to a massive contract extension with the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, and the deal is expected to have a direct impact on the Dallas Cowboys. One former general manager has now shared a prediction for just how significant that
49ers cut DT Maliek Collins
The 49ers are releasing veteran defensive tackle Maliek Collins, according to multiple reports. He now will become a free agent Wednesday. The 49ers will have to designate Collins as a post-June 1 cut to save any money. That would save them $3.404 million with $1.358 million in a dead cap
Bengals To Re-Sign OL Cody Ford
Cody Ford has served in a number of capacities over the past two seasons with the Bengals. The veteran offensive lineman is set to continue doing the same. Ford has avoided free agency by re-signing with the Bengals, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. This will be a two-year deal,
Bengals re-sign Cody Ford – NBC Sports
The Bengals are re-signing some of their players, just not the big names thus far. The team is bringing back offensive lineman Cody Ford on a two-year deal, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Ford, 28, has served as a versatile contributor on the offensive line since joining the Bengals
Report reveals how QB Geno Smith forced a trade out of Seattle
New reporting suggests Geno Smith wanted out of Seattle, and pulled a move to force the Seahawks to trade him. The Seahawks opened contract negotiations with Smith and offered the quarterback a two-year deal worth between $40M-$45M, according to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. That average value would be
Aaron Jones re-signs with Vikings
Letting accomplished veteran running backs go to free agency is so 2024. The latest tailback to re-up with his current team is Vikings running back Aaron Jones. Jones has agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million deal with $13 million guaranteed, per multiple reports. He signed a one-year, $7
Vikings, Aaron Jones Agree To Deal
Aaron Jones will continue his Vikings stay. The veteran running back has agreed to a two-year, $20MM deal, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The pact includes $13MM in guarantees, nearly double what Jones took last offseason on his one-year Minnesota pact. The longtime Packers starter was a cap casualty
Seahawks agree to three-year deal with veteran DT
Jarran Reed was set to reach free agency in the coming days, but that will no longer be the case. The veteran defensive tackle has a new deal in place with the Seahawks. Team and player have agreed to a three-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact has a
49ers To Release DT Maliek Collins
Maliek Collins was acquired via trade by the 49ers last offseason. After only one season in San Francisco, though, the veteran defensive tackle will be on the move this spring. Collins will be released, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. One year remained on his pact, and he was owed $10MM
Lions to release three-time Pro Bowl DE
Smith began the 2024 season with the Browns, having served as a full-time starter with the team the year before. Once Aidan Hutchinson suffered a broken leg, however, adding an edge rusher became a top priority for the Lions. Smith was quickly named as the top target in Detroit’s pursuit
Lions To Release Za’Darius Smith
Marcus Davenport will remain in place with the Lions for next season, but the same will not be true for Za’Darius Smith. The latter will be released, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Smith began the 2024 season with the Browns, having served as a full-time starter with the team
DK Metcalf has one interesting trade preference
DK Metcalf has reportedly informed the Seattle Seahawks that he wants to be traded to a contending team, but the star wide receiver is apparently sick of dealing with cold weather as well. Metcalf requested a trade from the Seahawks last week. He cited a desire to play for a
Arizona Re-Signing OLB Baron Browning
The Cardinals didn’t get to see a ton from outside linebacker Baron Browning after trading for him last year. Regardless, they brought him in for a reason and, with that in mind, they will reportedly bring him back in 2025, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The new contract is
Browns, 2023 DPOY agree to record-setting extension
In February, Cleveland Browns edge-rusher Myles Garrett requested a trade. It must have been all about the money. On Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted the Browns and Garrett agreed to a contract extension that averages $40M annually and includes $123.5M guaranteed, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Schefter
Bills release veteran DE Von Miller
It’s been a long time since many of those accolades occurred, though. They all came during his 11-year tenure in Denver. After sitting out the entire 2020 season with injury, Miller was traded midseason to the Rams, with whom he won his second Super Bowl. He hasn’t reached double-digit sacks
Browns Extend DE Myles Garrett
Despite seemingly being at an impasse, the Browns and defensive star Myles Garrett have reportedly found their way together. After trade demands not long ago, ESPN’s Adam Schefter was the first to report that Garrett will now remain in Cleveland on an extension that will pay him $40MM per year
Eddie George agrees to become the new coach at Bowling Green
Sometimes, the grass literally is greener. Dave Briggs of the Toledo Blade reports that former NFL running back Eddie George has agreed to become the new head coach at Bowling Green. Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com adds that George has informed his current employer, Tennessee State, that he’ll be leaving. The
Bills to cut Von Miller
The Bills are releasing veteran pass rusher Von Miller. The move, which will be made official this week, comes as no surprise: Miller would have had a $23.814 million salary cap hit if he had stayed on the Bills under his current contract, and that wasn’t feasible. That doesn’t necessarily
Bills Release Veteran DE Von Miller
Shortly after securing their future at the pass rushing position, the Bills are moving on from a veteran at the same position. According to a joint report from NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, Buffalo is releasing pass rusher Von Miller. It’s a cost-cutting move as the Bills
Keon Coleman: Teams at Scouting Combine got mad at me for eating fruit snacks
It became obvious last year that Bills receiver Keon Coleman is hilariously authentic and self-aware. He recently provided another concrete example of that reality. Appearing on the 7pm in Brooklyn podcast, Coleman reflected on his experience at last year’s Scouting Combine. It happened in the speed-dating interview sessions that unfold
FA QB Sam Darnold Looking For Multi-Year Deal
Recent reporting on the pending free agency of Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has claimed that he is seeking some modest commitment with a three-year contract, per Diana Russini of The Athletic. A more up-to-date report from senior NFL insider Josina Anderson tells us that Darnold is not limiting his opportunities
Saints had contractual right to restructure Derek Carr’s contract
The Saints are doing what the Saints do, pretty much every March. They’re turning a seemingly unfixable cap crunch into far smoother sailing. Saturday’s move to create $30.996 million in cap space was the result of the team exercising its absolute contractual right to convert all but $1.255 million of
Will Trey Hendrickson find what he’s looking for elsewhere?
As we recently surmised, the Maxx Crosby contract sparked the Bengals’ decision to let defensive end Trey Hendrickson seek a trade. The question is whether it will lead to a new team, or whether there will be a Matthew Stafford-style renewal of vows. The Bengals, we’re told, have made an
Mike Gesicki says he’s staying in Cincinnati to compete for a championship
Rather than test free agency, Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki agreed to a three-year contract on Saturday to remain in Cincinnati. He says that’s because he wants to bring a Lombardi Trophy to town. “Everybody’s goal in Cincinnati is to compete for a championship, and that’s another reason I wanted
Giants To Target CB In Free Agency
Free agency is just around the corner, and after four years with Joe Schoen at the helm as general manager, the Giants are still looking for additions to their roster that can take them to the next level. ESPN’s Jordan Raanan did a deep dive yesterday on some of the
Commanders To Re-Sign TE Zach Ertz
Another 2024 Commanders addition is staying put ahead of free agency. Tight end Zach Ertz has a new deal in place. This will be a one-year agreement, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. The pact has a base value of $6.25MM with upside of $9MM thanks to incentives. After a strong debut