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Last month, the Steelers got out the word that they aren’t interested in a veteran quarterback with aspirations to start. Now, they’ll be signing a veteran quarterback with clear aspirations to start. Something clearly changed on the road to adding Russell Wilson. Here’s the initial report, from Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “[T]he Steelers are not interested in bringing …

Mac Jones is heading home. A Jacksonville native, Jones will play for his hometown team after the New England Patriots agreed to trade the veteran quarterback to the Jaguars in exchange for a sixth-round pick, according to ESPN and confirmed by CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones.  While four teams were reportedly in the running, the Jaguars were the only team that gave the Patriots an …

As the value of No. 1 receivers continues to rise in the NFL, so does the value of those assigned to cover them. Good cornerbacks are at a premium in the NFL. Do-everything safeties haven’t quite caught up to cornerbacks in terms of contracts, but they are still quite valuable. And there are many intriguing safeties in free agency this …

The San Francisco 49ers are planning to cut their longest-tenured player by releasing defensive tackle Arik Armstead in a salary cap move, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. Armstead will be released and hit the open market after the start of the new league year on Wednesday, according to the person who spoke to the …

Russell Wilson isn’t exactly known as a someone who’s willing to take a discount, but that’s exactly what happened on Sunday night when he agreed to a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.  According to ESPN.com, Wilson’s new contract will pay him the league minimum of $1.21 million for the 2024 season, which is a bargain-basement price for a BACKUP …

Linebacker Caleb Johnson is set to hit the open market. Johnson was set to be a restricted free agent this offseason, but Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the Jaguars will not tender him a contract before the start of the new league year. That means Johnson will be free to sign with any team come Wednesday. The Jaguars …

Gearing up for a busy week for Eagles in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia This is going to be a busy week for the Eagles. NFL free agency kicks off today and the Eagles are going to be heavily involved in the news cycle. As a reminder, the NFL’s two-day negotiating window opens up at noon on …

General manager Les Snead says the Rams will be aggressive once again during free agency, which begins Monday. (Kyusung Gong / Associated Press) The Rams got a jump on the start of free agency. Now, are they ready to jump in? By re-signing offensive lineman Kevin Dotson to a multiyear deal and receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract, Rams …

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler, attempting to evade Denver defenders during a game last season, is a pending free agent. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) Free agency in the NFL is traditionally a time to look outside the organization for help. The Chargers, though, still have some issues to resolve inside. Edge rushers Khalil Mack and Joey Bosa …

The Bears have shifted stadium plans again, now saying that they want to stay in the city of Chicago, rather than move to the suburbs. The new plan is for a stadium that would get taxpayer funding and public ownership, but that the Bears would contribute $2 billion toward. “The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to …

The Giants re-signed long snapper Casey Kreiter on Sunday, Ryan Dunleavy of The New York Post reports. Kreiter has spent the past four seasons as the Giants’ long snapper, having replaced Zak DeOssie. DeOssie retired following the 2019 season after 13 years holding down the position. Kreiter, 33, remains for a fifth season, working under a new special teams coordinator, …

With the trade deadline behind us, we’ve rounded the corner to the final part of the season: the rush to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. As things stand on Monday, the Eastern Conference playoff bracket includes four teams from the Atlantic Division and four from the Metropolitan. The New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes look pretty secure in their postseason slots; …

Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Mar 11, 2024, 07:00 AM ET The 2024 NHL trade deadline was Friday at 3 p.m., and the finish included a shocking deal: Tomas Hertl, the San Jose …

Purdy ties the knot with college sweetheart Jenna in Iowa ceremony originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to starting NFL quarterback with the 49ers to … a married man! Purdy married his college sweetheart and longtime girlfriend Jenna Brandt on Saturday in Des Moines, Iowa. While Purdy led his team to Super Bowl …

Four weeks after winning his third Super Bowl, Chiefs defensive tackle Chiefs Jones has gotten his third contract. And it’s a big one. Jones becomes the highest-paid defensive tackle in the league, with a new five-year, $158.75 million deal. The average of $31.75 million surpasses the $31.67 million average from the three-year, $95 million contract signed by Rams defensive tackle …