The Jacksonville Jaguars made quarterback Trevor Lawrence the highest-paid player in NFL history (along with Joe Burrow) with a five-year extension averaging $55 million per year. Lawrence joins the Detroit Lions’ Jared Goff in receiving massive paydays recently, but they likely aren’t the last big-name quarterbacks to land lucrative deals ahead of the 2024 NFL season, with several others primed …
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Justin Herbert takes learning new Chargers offense in stride, praises Jim Harbaugh
Justin Herbert having to learn a new playbook and working with a different offensive coordinator in college and the NFL has become a familiar routine. Herbert, along with many Los Angeles Chargers fans, are hoping that the new regime of coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman will be around for awhile. As the Chargers wrapped up their offseason …
Read More »Kittle details how tight end position has evolved over time
Kittle details how tight end position has evolved over time originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The tight end position is a vital cog in the modern NFL offense, but that wasn’t always the case before superstars like George Kittle burst on the scene. While there were a handful of all-time talents to play the position, never has the …
Read More »NFL’s top 10 highest-paid QBs of 2024: Trevor Lawrence new No. 1; comparing records, playoff results
Trevor Lawrence just became a much richer man Thursday after the Jacksonville Jaguars inked their quarterback to a massive contract extension. Lawrence agreed to a five-year, $275 million contract that includes $200 million fully guaranteed. This deal now has him as tied for the title of highest paid quarterback in the NFL in terms of average per year ($55 million) with Bengals …
Read More »Trevor Lawrence extension: Jaguars make star QB highest-paid player in NFL history with 5-year, $275M contract
Getty Images The Jacksonville Jaguars and Trevor Lawrence have reached an agreement on a five-year, $275 million deal, making him tied with Joe Burrow for the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history, CBS Sports Senior NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. Lawrence becomes the fourth quarterback to make $200 million fully guaranteed in a contract, joining Deshaun Watson (who received $230 million …
Read More »Saints’ Alvin Kamara misses final minicamp practice due to contract dispute
The New Orleans Saints held their final practice of minicamp Thursday, but running back Alvin Kamara wasn’t on the field. Kamara was at the team facility but skipped the practice session due to a contract dispute with the team, according to NewOrleans.Football’s Nick Underhill. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reportedly spoke to Kamara’s agent, who confirmed that his client’s contract situation …
Read More »Jaguars, Trevor Lawrence agree to five-year extension worth up to $275 million
The Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Trevor Lawrence have agreed to a five-year contract extension worth up to $275 million with $200 million guaranteed, a source confirmed to FOX Sports’ Ben Arthur. NFL Media first reported the extension. Lawrence is now tied with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow for the highest contract average annual value — $55 million per year — …
Read More »Bears sign punt/kick returner DeAndre Carter: Report
Bears sign punt/kick returner DeAndre Carter: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears are signing punt/kick return specialist DeAndre Carter, Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reported on Thursday. With the NFL’s new kickoff rules in place, it appears GM Ryan Poles is gearing up for the Bears’ attack after opposing touchdowns. From 11 kick returns in 2023, Carter averaged …
Read More »RB Alvin Kamara leaves Saints minicamp due to reported contract issues
Whether New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara will take part in the opening of training camp late next month was cast into doubt as minicamp wrapped up on Thursday. Kamara, who practiced on Tuesday and Wednesday, and spoke optimistically about New Orleans’ new offense, walked out of Saints headquarters and drove off right before the last practice of …
Read More »Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence reportedly agrees to 5-year, $275 million extension
The Jacksonville Jaguars are paying up to keep Trevor Lawrence around. The team reached a deal with its franchise quarterback for a five-year $275 million contract extension on Thursday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal reportedly contains $200 million guaranteed and $142 million fully guaranteed. 🚨 🚨 🚨 The #Jaguars have reached a deal with their star QB …
Read More »Former Browns QB Bernie Kosar suing media company over his firing as pregame radio host
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has sued a digital media company over his firing as a pregame radio host for placing a bet on a sportsbook app when Ohio legalized gambling last year. According to court documents, Kosar, a fan favorite during and after his nine seasons with the Browns, is seeking $850,000 in damages from BIGPLAY, a company …
Read More »Justin Herbert must adjust to Chargers’ new philosophy that running is not passé
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert speaks at a media conference for the first time in months. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times) No quarterback in NFL history has attempted more passes per game than Justin Herbert. His 39.1 mark over the last four seasons edges Andrew Luck, with Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Stafford next on the list. Now, Herbert is …
Read More »One big thing for every NFC team heading into the 2024 season, Falcons fined for tampering | Zero Blitz
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Zero Blitz On today’s episode, Jason Fitz and NFL writer Frank Schwab discuss one big question they have for every NFC team heading into the 2024 NFL season. The guys wonder if Brock Purdy will be able to cash in on his success with the San Francisco 49ers, if …
Read More »Fantasy Football Today: Player outlooks for every 12th-round draft pick by consensus PPR rankings
The 2024 Fantasy Football season is on the way and the Fantasy Football Today team has drafted their initial player outlooks for the entire player pool heading into training camp. Things will change on the injury front, in free agency, and possibly on the trade market, but the Fantasy Football team led by Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings, and …
Read More »New Utah team picks Utah Hockey Club as temp name for 1st season
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 13, 2024, 05:24 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NHL’s new team based in Salt Lake City will be known as Utah Hockey Club in its first season. The Arizona Coyotes’ franchise was sold to Utah Jazz owners Smith Entertainment Group in April, with that sale finally closing on Thursday. While the Coyotes’ …
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