The first weekend of June was a big one for several NFL teams, and that’s because they picked up some serious salary cap space. Thanks to the NFL’s post-June 1 designation rule, there were EIGHT teams that picked up at least $9 million in cap space over the weekend, which is like finding money in your couch cushion two months …
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Giants 2024 Position Breakdown: What’s next for the tight ends without Darren Waller?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Giants are coming off a disappointing 6-11 season, looking to bounce back into the team that won a playoff game in Minnesota two years ago. In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the tight end position… Projected depth chart Starters: Daniel Bellinger, …
Read More »Drew Rosenhaus hints Tyreek Hill wants new contract after Justin Jefferson deal: ‘Dolphins know how we feel’
Tyreek Hill became the NFL’s highest-paid wide receiver when he signed a $120 million deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2022. Two years later, fresh off news of Justin Jefferson inking a reported $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Hill could be after his own raise, with agent Drew Rosenhaus hinting as much Monday. “Let’s just say it’s safe …
Read More »Texans OC compares C.J. Stroud to Stefon Diggs: ‘He will do absolutely anything necessary to win the game’
USATSI The Houston Texans added a major weapon for second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud this offseason, when wide receiver Stefon Diggs was acquired from the Buffalo Bills. The two have put in work this spring to become a QB-WR duo that should spark fear in defenses around the NFL. Stroud earned Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023 after an impressive …
Read More »Jefferson contract leapfrogs Bosa’s as highest-paid non-QB deal
Jefferson contract leapfrogs Bosa’s as highest-paid non-QB deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Justin Jefferson’s historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings had ramifications for one 49ers star player. No, not wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Jefferson agreed to a four-year, $140 million contract extension with Minnesota on Monday that will pay him, on average, $35 million per season. …
Read More »Patriots have best chance at No. 1 pick in 2025 draft, per ESPN model
Patriots have best chance at No. 1 pick in 2025 draft, per ESPN model originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston There’s finally some optimism surrounding the New England Patriots after the franchise selected North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but how much of that potential will be seen on the field …
Read More »Giants expecting Darren Waller to announce retirement by next week’s mandatory minicamp, per report
Getty Images Darren Waller may have reached the end of the road of his NFL career. The veteran tight end has been mulling retirement throughout the offseason, and a decision is likely to be made by next week with the New York Giants set to open up mandatory minicamp, according to ESPN. The report also notes the team expects that …
Read More »NFC rookies picked after NFL Draft Day 1 who could earn key roles in 2024: Marshawn Lloyd among 16 sleepers
Last year, the Rams got monster contributions from two Day 3 selections, Kobie Turner and Puka Nacua. Sam LaPorta broke rookie tight end records with the Lions, and Colby Wooden and Karl Brooks were instant successes in Green Bay with the Packers after going well outside of Round 1. In 2022, Seahawks cornerback Tariq Woolen was widely viewed as a …
Read More »Jets 2024 Position Breakdown: Can Jeremy Ruckert take on a bigger role?
Heading into the 2024 season, the Jets have made a series of moves to improve the state of their roster and overall depth, but are they ready to compete for a playoff spot? In this series, we’ll break down the depth chart for every position group. This time, we’ll go in-depth at the tight end position… Projected depth chart Starter: …
Read More »2024 AFC East burning questions: Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ready to rebound? Dolphins to extend Tua before season?
The NFL is just about in its dead period on the calendar. While teams are still going through OTAs and minicamps over these next few days and weeks, the main pillars of roster building this offseason have already come and gone. Still, this doesn’t mean there aren’t questions hovering over each franchise. Position battles are still on the horizon, updates …
Read More »Vikings lock up Justin Jefferson: Three reasons why Minnesota all but aced 2024 NFL offseason
After much ado, Justin Jefferson is locked up for the long haul in Minnesota, with the Vikings signing the star wide receiver Monday to a four-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The record deal, which ties Jefferson to the Vikings through 2028, doesn’t just bring a rich resolution to a much-discussed …
Read More »A look at the NFL’s top 20 highest-paid wide receivers as Vikings’ Justin Jefferson inks record-setting deal
USATSI The NFL’s wide receiver market has again been a major headline this offseason as we’ve seen the ceiling being dramatically raised at the position. Since he was acquired by the Miami Dolphins in 2022, Tyreek Hill had been the highest-paid wide receiver. That has now changed threefold. This offseason, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions signed a four-year deal reportedly worth more than …
Read More »Justin Jefferson signs record-breaking extension with Vikings: Report
Justin Jefferson signs record-breaking extension with Vikings: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Justin Jefferson has set records on the field in his young NFL career, and he’s now breaking records with his paycheck. The star wide receiver reportedly agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings that includes $110 million guaranteed. The deal makes him …
Read More »Vikings, Justin Jefferson agree to record extension making WR the highest-paid non-QB in history
Justin Jefferson isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced they have locked in their star wide receiver to a record-setting contract extension that is set to make Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Specifically, the two sides have reportedly agreed to a four-year extension worth $140 million, including $110 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. …
Read More »Justin Jefferson, Vikings reportedly agree to record deal for non-QB
The Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with $110 million guaranteed, NFL Media reported Monday. Jefferson will reportedly receive $89 million at signing. Jefferson’s $110 million in guaranteed money is $26 million more than the record A.J. Brown set for the most guaranteed money for a receiver earlier this offseason. With Jefferson’s salary …
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