Getty Images A day after his agent hinted he’s seeking a pay raise, Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill was a full participant at the team’s mandatory minicamp Tuesday. And not only that, but the Pro Bowl wide receiver spoke bluntly about his desire to remain in Miami, as well as for the Dolphins to compensate his quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa, with …
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Deebo Samuel has “moved past” trade rumors
Deebo Samuel’s contract runs through 2025, with the star receiver having signed a three-year extension in 2022 with $41 million in guarantees. But the contract allows for the 49ers to move on after 2024, leaving Samuel with an uncertain future. “At the end of the day, the contract was signed. I know what I signed up for, and we’re just …
Read More »Eagles’ DeVonta Smith has no regrets signing before WR market burst: ‘Can’t be counting the pockets of others’
Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — DeVonta Smith doesn’t regret signing his contract with the Philadelphia Eagles when he did. Even though wide receivers are getting paid over $30 million a year, including his teammate A.J. Brown, Smith is more than content with the three-year, $75 million deal he landed with Philadelphia. “You can’t be counting the pockets of others. I’m where I …
Read More »Jets OTAs Notes: Running game taking shape, Aaron Rodgers doing his thing, and a crowded receivers room
FLORHAM PARK — The Jets held their third media-open OTA on Tuesday. Here are a few takeaways from the afternoon… Attendance isn’t mandatory The Jets had impressive attendance in the first two media-open OTAs. That wasn’t the case as much for the third round. It looked like they were without the starting defensive line – Jermaine Johnson, Quinnen Williams, Javon …
Read More »Justin Jefferson plans to be ‘main person’ in J.J. McCarthy’s ear, told Vikings rookie ‘confidence is key’
Getty Images J.J. to J.J. might be something we hear often this NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings just made wide receiver Justin Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history and this season he will be catching passes from a different quarterback than he has for most of his career. Minnesota drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 overall pick in …
Read More »Patriots OTA takeaways: Drake Maye makes a key leap; Christian Barmore and the defense dominate
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Drake Maye is on the move. In the prior two OTA sessions open to the media, the New England Patriots first-round pick had been playing third fiddle behind both veterans Jacoby Brissett and Bailey Zappe in terms of how the quarterback reps were handed out. That has since changed. During Tuesday’s practice, the final time we’ll see …
Read More »Bears ‘still looking at edge rushers’ this offseason: Report
Bears ‘still looking at edge rushers’ this offseason: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles likes to say his roster is never a finished product. And he’s staying true to that thinking, according to a recent report. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on “NFL Live” that the Bears are “still looking at edge rushers.” “They’re still looking …
Read More »NFC North burning questions for 2024 NFL season: How quickly can Bears, Vikings quarterbacks make an impact?
The 2024 NFL season isn’t far off, and there might not be a more intriguing division to watch than the NFC North. The reigning champion Detroit Lions are fresh off their best season in decades, coming within one win of a historic Super Bowl appearance. The Green Bay Packers are looking to build off their own playoff promise. And both …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa ‘not concerned’ about contract situation, wants both sides happy
Tua Tagovailoa searched for the words to describe how he feels about his current contract situation with the Miami Dolphins. Frustrated? Concerned? “Not frustrated, but I’m another word,” Tagovailoa said Tuesday at the Dolphins’ first day of mandatory minicamp. After a brief pause, Tagovailoa lifted his shoulders in a slight shrug. “Just wanting to get something done,” he conceded, “That’s …
Read More »Cowboys star WR CeeDee Lamb skips start of mandatory minicamp amid contract talks, ‘been engaged’ with team
USATSI One day after Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, fellow star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has skipped the start of the Dallas Cowboys’ mandatory minicamp, coach Mike McCarthy said, with reportedly no plans to report. This comes amid Lamb’s own pursuit of a new contract. “He’s been engaged,” McCarthy said of Lamb while adding that his …
Read More »49ers’ Christian McCaffrey signs record-setting contract extension worth $38 million over two years
Christian McCaffrey is giving the once-sagging running back market some hope as the 49ers star signed a two-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The new deal is worth $38 million, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. McCaffrey, who is now under contract until he turns 31 years old, was already the NFL’s highest-paid running back. In 2020, when …
Read More »CMC appreciates how 49ers extension unfolded after ‘respectful’ talks
CMC appreciates how 49ers extension unfolded after ‘respectful’ talks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Christian McCaffrey’s 49ers contributions paid off — literally — on Tuesday, and he couldn’t be happier with how things played out. The All-Pro running back noticeably was absent from San Francisco’s voluntary organized team activities over the past two weeks, and McCaffrey confirmed Tuesday …
Read More »Without Derrick Henry, Titans to unleash ‘1-2 punch’ of Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears
Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Brian Callahan’s offense boasts one of the NFL’s best wide receiver trios on paper in DeAndre Hopkins, Calvin Ridley and Tyler Boyd. The new Titans coach also gets the chance to shape and mold second-year pro Will Levis, the franchise’s hopeful franchise quarterback. But Callahan doesn’t want anyone to overlook his “really fantastic” running backs, …
Read More »Eagles’ Nick Sirianni likes to remind Giants fans about adding Saquon Barkley: ‘We got your best player’
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley is the newest running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, and Nick Sirianni is glad the former New York Giants running back is on their side now. The Eagles head coach was asked about the luxury of having Barkley’s skill set in the Eagles offense. As Sirianni was discussing Barkley, his former team — more importantly its fanbase …
Read More »Ranking NFL’s new coach-quarterback duos for 2024: Chargers, Falcons headline teams that underwent big change
The 2024 NFL offseason saw plenty of big names swap places at the most important spots: coach and quarterback. In fact, 12 different teams — almost 40% of the league — are set to open the new season with a new pairing there. So which new duo is most promising? We’re ranking all 12 as the summer draws near. A …
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