Steelers rookie receiver Roman Wilson required a cart from the field during Tuesday’s practice. Fortunately for him, and for the Steelers, Wilson’s left ankle sprain is not serious. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that Wilson is week to week and will miss some time but will be “OK.” The Steelers made Wilson a third-round pick in April, and he was …
Read More »NFL News
Bears extend D.J. Moore for four years
Last year, he got traded. This year, he’s getting paid. Bears receiver D.J. Moore has agreed to a four-year extension. It has a base value of $110 million with $82.6 million guaranteed, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. That’s a new-money average of $27.5 million. Moore had two years left on his prior contract. He was due to make …
Read More »Bears and receiver DJ Moore agree to 4-year, $110 million extension
Receiver DJ Moore and the Chicago Bears have agreed to a four-year, $110 million contract extension, reports ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal guarantees $82.6 million to the six-year veteran and is the largest contract in franchise history. Only Justin Jefferson and A.J. Brown have received more with their recent extensions. The $110 million value is the fifth-highest among NFL receivers, …
Read More »Rams are testing their new kicker and new NFL kickoff rule at same time
Stanford kicker Joshua Karty impressed at the NFL combine. (Michael Conroy / Associated Press) A few years ago, the NFL changed parameters for conversion kicks, moving them back to the 15-yard line for a 33-yard attempt. This season, there will be new XFL-inspired kickoff rules that have special teams coordinators scrambling to adapt. Rams rookie kicker Joshua Karty is comfortable …
Read More »Ryan Poles on DJ Moore extension: He is a cornerstone of our franchise
The Bears made official the signing of receiver DJ Moore to a four-year extension, announcing it Tuesday night. The $110 million extension is the largest in team history, and the $82.6 million in guarantees is third among NFL receivers. Moore, 27, made 96 receptions for 1,364 yards and eight touchdowns in his first season in Chicago, arriving as part of …
Read More »As Bengals eye Super Bowl return, they must first solve Ja’Marr Chase’s high-stakes contract situation
CINCINNATI — Ja’Marr Chase watched as fellow Cincinnati Bengals pass catchers cut to their left and then curled back for a catch. Like every member of the Bengals’ offense, Chase wore a white team jersey. But amid a sea of helmets on the final day before padded practices began, Chase wore a baseball cap. More than a week into camp, …
Read More »Bucs OG Sua Opeta injured knee at Tuesday’s practice
Buccaneers offensive lineman Sua Opeta injured his knee in Tuesday night’s practice. Coach Todd Bowles was uncertain the severity immediately after practice. “I’ve got to go in and see how bad,” Bowles said, via video from pewterreport.com. Opeta was competing with Ben Bredeson for the starting left guard job, which was left vacant by Aaron Stinnie’s departure for the Giants …
Read More »Marshawn Kneeland will get more opportunities after Sam Williams’ injury
The Cowboys had high hopes for defensive end Sam Williams this season. Those ended Sunday when Williams tore an ACL and MCL, ending his season. “That’s a really tough break,” Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said, via Joseph Hoyt of lonestarlive.com. “Especially for him. Because he was clearly going to be a primary contributor.” Even before Williams’ injury, second-round pick …
Read More »Chargers’ Jamaree Salyer has to walk off, Jaret Patterson runs into spotlight
The Chargers’ second day of training camp in pads went two hours — the longest of the summer — but starting right guard Jamaree Salyer did not last until the end. Salyer went down during a two-minute drill and briefly stayed on the field before standing and walking into the facility. He did not return and there was no word …
Read More »DJ Moore’s contract extension further proof of Bears’ new reality led by Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams
DJ Moore’s contract extension further proof of Bears’ new reality led by Ryan Poles, Caleb Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears knew Tuesday was coming. Once wide receiver DJ Moore set career highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns during his first season in Chicago, they knew they’d have to break with their standard operating procedure. The Bears …
Read More »Tua & Love get extended, plus 6 quasi-baked takes before the NFL preseason
This embedded content is not available in your region. The NFL preseason is just days away and the 2024 season right around the corner, but Nate Tice and Matt Harmon have been stewing with some half-baked NFL takes they’ve been tinkering with off-season. After kicking off the podcast discussing a pair of quarterback extensions in the deals for Tua Tagovailoa …
Read More »Rookie QB Caleb Williams, other Bears starters will sit out Hall of Fame Game
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will not make his NFL preseason debut in Thursday night’s Hall of Fame Game against the Houston Texans, Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Tuesday. The No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft from USC along with all the Bears starters will sit out the first game. Eberflus said doesn’t see a need for starters to play …
Read More »Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact
Lenoir uses clever analogy to describe Greenlaw’s 49ers impact originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While Dre Greenlaw recovers from a torn Achilles, new San Francisco linebacker De’Vondre Campbell is filling in next to Fred Warner on defense during 49ers training camp. Campbell appears to be fitting in well with his new team thus far, but 49ers cornerback Deommodore …
Read More »Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp
Juice isn’t concerned about Purdy after QB’s interceptions in camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Tuesday was a tough day for Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ offense, but Kyle Juszczyk isn’t worried. The All-Pro fullback spoke to the media on Tuesday after Purdy threw four interceptions over a span of eight plays and shared his …
Read More »Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon
Kay Adams: Pats defense can’t be top 5 without Matthew Judon originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots may have to start preparing to play without star outside linebacker Matthew Judon this season. Judon was not present at Tuesday’s practice amid his contract dispute with the organization. His absence came one day after he had animated discussions …
Read More »