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Eric Williams NFC West Writer The official start of free agency for Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz was more about getting the team’s financial house in order than about selecting new additions for the upcoming year. During his introductory press conference last month, Harbaugh said he wanted to build a tough, resilient, relentless …

Last year, Mason Rudolph tested the open market before ultimately returning to Pittsburgh. This time around, Rudolph cashed in on free agency while agreeing to terms with the Titans on a one-year, $3.62 million deal, according to NFL Media.  Rudolph’s reported 2024 salary is over three times as much as he made during what was ultimately his final year with …

1 He’s aging, returning from injury and still lacks a defining postseason run. But even consistent quarterback play is tough to find, and Cousins is still a borderline top-10 pocket passer with an eye for the big play. (SIGNING with Falcons)2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically …

The NFL news cycle is in full swing with free agency and trade news coming fast and furious. What does it mean for fantasy football in 2024? Matt Harmon breaks down the key signings, deals and speculation by position to help you sort through it all. You can also follow all of the latest developments with Yahoo Sports’ NFL free …

The Las Vegas Raiders released four players Wednesday, including receiver Hunter Renfrow less than two years after signing him to a lucrative contract extension, and quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Bryan Hoyer almost exactly one year after signing them in free agency. Renfrow confirmed the long-expected decision on social media on Wednesday, thanking his teammates and coaches for inspiring him over …

The Seahawks are adding a pair of veteran free agents to their roster. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they have agreed to terms with safety Rayshawn Jenkins and tackle George Fant. Jenkins was released by the Jaguars as they moved toward the start of free agency and he lined up visits with the Seahawks, 49ers, and Packers before …

The first two days of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint, as several big names went off the board in one of the busiest starts in recent memory. Some of the biggest moves include Kirk Cousins signing with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley joining the Philadelphia Eagles, Brian Burns getting traded to the New York Giants, Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney heading to the Green Bay …

Wide receiver Calvin Ridley has signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The contract includes $50 million guaranteed. Ridley spent last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who acquired him from the Atlanta Falcons at the 2022 NFL trade deadline, totaling 76 receptions for a team-high 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. He didn’t play …

The Denver Broncos went 8-9 in their first year under head coach Sean Payton, who was coming off five consecutive winning seasons as the New Orleans Saints head coach from his last stint in the NFL, which ended in 2021. For the majority of his time as a head coach, the 60-year-old had Drew Brees as his quarterback. Brees played …

Getty Images The start of the NFL’s new league year is upon us as the 2024 NFL business year officially kicks off Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET. That means teams can turn their free agency agreements with players into official contracts, something the Atlanta Falcons are going to do this afternoon with four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Kirk Cousins.  Cousins agreed …

How Armstead’s release impacts 49ers’ 2024 salary cap originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Defensive tackle Arik Armstead’s tenure with the 49ers came to an end Wednesday after nine seasons with the organization. The 49ers released Armstead with a post-June 1 designation, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area. That move created more than $18 million in salary cap …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter TAMPA — A year ago, Baker Mayfield was surrounded by doubt and uncertainty, signing a modest $4 million deal with the Bucs after spending the previous year with three different teams. His future was unknown, and the outside expectations for Tampa Bay were not good, projected by many as one of the worst teams in …

The NFL’s 2024 league year has officially kicked off and the Las Vegas Raiders were busy making moves. As expected, the Raiders released quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. They also cut ties with former Pro Bowl wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, just two years after signing the pass catcher to a $32 million extension. QB Brian Hoyer and DT Jerry Tillery were also let go. …

The Los Angeles Chargers are cutting ties with longtime No. 2 receiver Mike Williams — for now, the team announced on Wednesday. According to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones, the Chargers are interested in bringing him back on a different deal.  The move will save the Chargers, who were $27 million over the cap at the start of the …

How LSU and UNC QBs have fared in NFL since 2000 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will have a chance to select one of the top quarterbacks with the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. With USC’s Caleb Williams almost certainly set to be picked first, LSU’s Jayden Daniels and/or UNC’s Drake Maye …