The Packers made a move many knew was coming, official on Monday, by releasing three-time Pro Bowl and two-time First-Team All-Pro left tackle David Bakhtiari.  “We want to thank David for an exceptional 11 seasons in Green Bay. From the moment he arrived, David established himself as one of the premier tackles of his generation and one of the best …

While Saquon Barkley is “dead to me” in the eyes of Tiki Barber after signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson decided to have some more fun with the former New York Giants running back. After Geno Stone departed the Baltimore Ravens and signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, Jackson mocked Barber in the best …

Patriots add ‘tough as hell’ linebacker in Sione Takitaki originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots watched linebacker Mack Wilson come to an agreement with the Cardinals on Monday afternoon. But they had a replacement ready to go soon thereafter, and he’s believed to be a snug fit in New England’s defense. Sione Takitaki is signing a one-year deal …

Mar. 11—Penn State begins spring football practice Tuesday with hopes again of making a run at the Big Ten championship and a berth in the College Football Playoff. Things, however, are different for the Nittany Lions, the Big Ten and the sport as a whole. Penn State coach James Franklin has new three coordinators for the first time during his …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter The Falcons have their answer at quarterback. Spending to land the high-dollar free agent at any position, Atlanta agreed to a four-year deal Monday with quarterback Kirk Cousins, a consistently prolific passer who at 35 will try to lead the Falcons back into the playoffs. Cousins, who missed the second half of last season with …

After six years, the Kirk Cousins era is over in Minnesota, with the former Vikings quarterback agreeing Monday to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. It’s a splashy development for both franchises, but it surely stings more in the Midwest, where one fan base is losing a borderline top-10 signal-caller. Or does it? With Cousins out the door, how should Vikings …

The Cincinnati Bengals showcased how ruthless playing running back in the NFL can truly be, cutting their top running back of seven years, Joe Mixon Monday evening, per an NFL Media report, and immediately replacing him with former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (two-year, $8 million contract), per ESPN.  Mixon, who turns 28 on July 24, ranks third in …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 11, 2024, 11:14 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils believe New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe should be further disciplined for his elbow to the head of defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler, which earned Rempe a major penalty and a game misconduct on Monday night. “I think there’s some …

The Jets have finally got in on the free agency frenzy, adding veteran offensive lineman John Simpson on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, according to numerous reports. Simpson brings some much needed help to Gang Green’s offensive line in front of quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season. The 26-year-old spent the first three seasons of his career with the …

For awhile, it appeared that no news regarding Michigan football safety Quinten Johnson was good news in terms of him returning to the program. However, a month after most players had declared for the NFL draft, Johnson announced he was also following suit, departing the program after his fifth year. However, it appears there’s been something of a change of …

The Saquon Barkley era in New York is over. The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly agreed to sign the bruising two-time Pro Bowler to a three-year deal worth up to $37.75 million.  The news had an immediate impact on the betting lines, shifting divisional, conference and Super Bowl futures for Philly.  Although details surrounding the deal are still emerging, let’s examine …

Kirk Cousins is set to quarterback the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 after agreeing to a $180 million deal to start NFL free agency. But will the former Minnesota Vikings starter keep his signature No. 8 jersey? Hours after Cousins decided to set sail for Atlanta, new teammate Kyle Pitts is already teasing the possibilities. “Who gets to keep No. 8?” Pitts …

The legal tampering period is, for all intents and purposes, the unofficial start to free agency in the NFL. While the deals are not official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, teams and players can now negotiate and come to terms on the parameters of contracts. As the tampering window opened on Monday, a plethora of …

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a deal with QB Gardner Minshew, according to multiple reports. NFL Network was the first to report. The deal is reportedly for two years and $25 million, with $15 million guaranteed. Minshew, 27, is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he went 7-6, and had the Colts within a …

Wide receiver Jalen Reagor is returning to the Patriots. He will sign a one-year contract, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports. Reagor, 25, caught seven passes for 138 yards last season while returning seven kickoffs for a 31.6-yard average. He scored a touchdown on a 98-yard touchdown against the Bills. The Eagles made him the 21st overall selection in 2020, …