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USATSI On the eve of the NFL’s legal tampering period, the New England Patriots and Kendrick Bourne agreed to terms on a three-year, $33 million deal, as first reported by ESPN and confirmed by CBS Sports HQ Senior NFL Insider Josina Anderson.  Bourne, 28, is an NFL success story. He managed to crack the 49ers roster as an undrafted rookie in 2017 …

Offensive guard Ben Bartch is staying in San Francisco on a one-year deal, Matt Barrows of TheAthletic.com reports. Bartch was scheduled to become a free agent this week. He appeared in five games for the 49ers in 2023 after the team signed him off the Jaguars’ practice squad in November, adding depth with injuries to starters Aaron Banks and Spencer …

Getty Images Tyler Lockett is staying in Seattle. The veteran wideout will remain with the Seahawks after agreeing to a restructured deal, according to NFL Media. The deal is $30 million over two years with a max value of $34 million and nearly $13 million guaranteed this year, per the report.  Lockett, 31, had two years and $34 million remaining …

Linebacker Bobby Wagner left Seattle once. It appears he is leaving again, this time maybe for good. Wagner, 33, has made clear he wants to continue his career in 2024. He is a free agent who will begin negotiating with teams Monday, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Wagner is unlikely to return to the Seahawks. Wagner left …

Greg Auman NFC South Reporter When our FOX Sports NFL staff ranked the league’s top 50 free agents, the Bucs were the only team with three players in the top 20. Retaining them was a daunting task for a team coming off three straight division titles. But now, less than a day before Monday’s window for free agents to open …

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 …

Getty Images Kirk Cousins informed the Minnesota Vikings he plans to test free agency as he and his agent remain in communication with them, according to NFL Media. Cousins will become a free agent when the new league year begins on Wednesday, though can reach an agreement with any team beginning Monday.  Cousins has put up big numbers during his …

The Texans have agreed to terms with free agent defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi on a one-year deal, Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports. Fatukasi, 30, visited the Texans and Bills last week after the Jaguars released him. He played for Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke when he was drafted by the Jets in the sixth round in 2018. After four seasons …

Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMar 10, 2024, 07:20 PM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended two games and fined $50,000 for refusing to leave the bench after receiving a game misconduct and a bench minor in Saturday’s 7-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the league announced. He will …

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.2 Back in full form after a couple of injury-riddled seasons, Hunter remains one of the most productive and physically imposing defenders in …

Linebacker De’Vondre Campbell will reportedly be joining the flood of free agents onto the market this week. Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Packers are going to release Campbell on Wednesday. Waiting until Wednesday allows the Packers to make Campbell a post-June 1 cut and clear over $10.5 million in cap space later this year. Campbell …

Getty Images The Los Angeles Chargers’ roster is potentially on the cusp of some big changes entering the 2024 season. The team has had exploratory trade talks regarding multiple players, including defensive stars Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, according to The Athletic. They’re also listening to any offers for wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, according to Sports Illustrated.  Allen is reportedly the …

usatsi Quarterback Baker Mayfield is staying put. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing their 2023 starter to a three-year deal worth up to $115 million, and $50 million guaranteed, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms.  Mayfield confirmed his return, saying, “I wanted a chance to come back. I love coach [Todd] Bowles and the staff. I’m happy to be …

Getty Images Michael Gallup won’t be playing for the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. The team has granted Gallup permission to seek a trade partner with the start of free agency season on the horizon, according to the Dallas Morning News. Wilson could very well be released if the Cowboys don’t find a trade partner. Teams, however, reportedly expect the veteran …

What Kevin Byard deal means for Bears defense, 2024 NFL draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears ticked several important boxes when they agreed to a two-year contract with All-Pro safety Kevin Byard on Sunday. At first glance they added a bigtime ballhawk to replace Eddie Jackson in the back of the defense. They also importantly added a …