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Broncos restructure Zach Allen, Ben Powers contracts to create cap space
Releasing quarterback Russell Wilson will leave the Broncos with a lot of dead money under their salary cap, but the team is finding other ways to create some spending room for the 2024 season. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has restructured the contracts of defensive lineman Zach Allen and left guard Ben Powers. The two moves create …
Read More »Why Jacoby Brissett’s return to Patriots always made sense
Why Jacoby Brissett’s return to Patriots always made sense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Patriots need to be convinced that the quarterback who falls to them at No. 3 overall in the draft is going to be a franchise guy. Otherwise, they aren’t taking him. But whether they draft a quarterback early or not, they were always going …
Read More »NFL free agency 2024: Top 10 free agents available for Day 2 include Danielle Hunter, Calvin Ridley
The first day of NFL free agency didn’t disappoint, as several big names went off the board in one of the bigger days of transactions in recent memory. Kirk Cousins signed with the Atlanta Falcons, Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Brian Burns was traded to the New York Giants to highlight a day full of activity. After …
Read More »NFL forced to fix rare mistake with compensatory draft picks that caused one team to pick 111 spots too low
The NFL had to make a slight change to the 2024 draft order on Monday after the league realized that it had made a mistake when handing out compensatory picks over the weekend. The NFL has now corrected the mistake and now that the error has been fixed, the Cincinnati Bengals are going to come away as the biggest winner. …
Read More »Vikings signing Sam Darnold after Kirk Cousins’ exit, per report: What this means for team’s QB plans
Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings said goodbye to Kirk Cousins early Monday, with the six-year starter agreeing to sign with the Atlanta Falcons. Early Tuesday, the team found a potential successor, agreeing to a one-year contract with former San Francisco 49ers backup Sam Darnold, according to NFL Media. Darnold, 26, can earn up to $10 million on the deal. Originally …
Read More »Vikings to sign K John Parker Romo
The Vikings are adding a kicker to their offseason roster. Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that they are signing John Parker Romo. Greg Joseph was the Vikings kicker last season, but is set to become a free agent on Wednesday. Romo has spent time with the Saints, Lions, and Bengals, but has never kicked in a regular season game. …
Read More »10 things you didn’t know about new Eagles DE Bryce Huff
10 things you didn’t know about new Eagles DE Bryce Huff originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had a busy first day of free agency. While their addition of running back Saquon Barkley stole headlines, their bigger free agent deal went to defensive end Bryce Huff. The former Jet got a three-year deal that’s reportedly worth just over …
Read More »10 things you didn’t know about Eagles’ Saquon Barkley
10 things you didn’t know about Eagles’ Saquon Barkley originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Saquon Barkley is one of the biggest blockbuster free agents the Eagles have ever signed. The Eagles made him the highest-paid running back in franchise history with a three-year, $37.75 million contract including $26 million in guaranteed money. We all know Barkley starred at Penn …
Read More »Darious Williams finalizing deal for second stint with Rams
Darious Williams is preparing to return to the Rams. A cornerback who played for the Rams from 2018 to 2021, Williams is finalizing a three-year contract to return to the Rams, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Williams started all 17 games for the Jaguars last year and is expected to be a starter with the Rams as well. …
Read More »NHL playoff standings: Panthers-Stars a Cup Final preview?
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 12, 2024, 06:30 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. We are 37 days away from the end of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Is it too early to start projecting the Stanley Cup Final matchups we’d like to witness? No! One of those enticing …
Read More »Zack Baun agrees to deal with Eagles
Linebacker Zack Baun is set to join the Eagles. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Baun has agreed to terms with the NFC East club. It’s a one-year deal in Philly for Baun. Baun was a 2020 third-round pick and he appeared in 62 regular season games for the Saints. He started 14 of those games while playing a core …
Read More »Jets reportedly signing QB Tyrod Taylor, providing offense with capable backup to Aaron Rodgers
The New York Jets are reportedly signing veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor to a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, providing the offense with a capable backup to Aaron Rodgers. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported the transaction Monday night. Guaranteed money was not initially reported. The acquisition of Taylor, 34, arrives after after a lost season for the Jets with …
Read More »NFL free-agency grades: from Wilson the Steeler to the Eagles’ big splashes
The NFL did not become America’s most powerful entertainment machine by playing football games alone. The league’s free agency and draft seasons are practically as big a cultural bonanza as anything that happens from September through February, and this year is no exception. Multiple expensive starting quarterbacks are changing teams. One of the sport’s most talented running backs has decided …
Read More »DaQuan Jones re-signs with Bills
Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones will remain in Buffalo. Jones and his agents posted on social media that he has re-signed with the Bills on a two-year, $16 million contract with $10.5 million guaranteed. The 32-year-old Jones has spent the last two seasons with the Bills. Prior to that he played one year in Carolina, and seven years in Tennessee. …
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