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Bears | Swift gets coaching staff excited (Wed May 15, 03:43 PM) [jump to this story] Titans | TEN RBs interchangeable? (Wed May 15, 11:41 AM) [jump to this story] Saints | Revenge Game for Derek Carr (Wed May 15, 06:57 AM) [jump to this story] |
Chiefs | Kansas City signs Kamal Hadden Tue May 14, 06:27 PM
Kansas City Chiefs sixth-round draft choice CB Kamal Hadden signed a four-year contract with the Chiefs Tuesday, May 14, worth $4.158 million.
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Jaguars | Jarrian Jones signs rookie deal Tue May 14, 06:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars third-round draft choice CB Jarrian Jones signed a four-year contract with the Jaguars Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton undergoes surgery Tue May 14, 05:42 PM
Washington Commanders DT Jer'Zhan Newton (foot) underwent surgery Monday, May 13, to repair a Jones fracture in his foot, according to sources.
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Vikings | Jerry Jacobs to visit Tue May 14, 05:39 PM
Free-agent CB Jerry Jacobs (Lions) is scheduled to meet with the Minnesota Vikings in the next few days, according to a source.
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Falcons | Atlanta to talk with Jerry Jacobs Tue May 14, 05:38 PM
Free-agent CB Jerry Jacobs (Lions) is scheduled to meet with the Atlanta Falcons in the next few days, according to a source.
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Giants | Andru Phillips under contract Tue May 14, 05:36 PM
New York Giants third-round draft choice CB Andru Phillips signed a four-year contract with the Giants Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Lions | GM Holmes Says Jahmyr Gibbs' Workload Will Increase This Year Tue May 14, 05:33 PM
The Detroit Lions have one of the best one-two punches at running back in the league with David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, who combined for nearly 2,000 rushing yards and almost 2,400 scrimmage yards last season. Looking ahead to 2024, it appears Gibbs' workload will increase, as general manager Brad Holmes said on the "Rich Eisen Show" recently. "I definitely would expect (Gibbs) to see more of a load, but David Montgomery will still be here, too," Holmes said. "Dan [Campbell] and I love that one-two punch of him and David... I think he's got much more to offer in the passing game, so most likely you'll see an increase in that, as well."
| Footballguys view: As TSN's Mike Moraitis reminded readers, drafting Gibbs in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft was a bit of a head-scratcher when it first happened, as not only was the No. 12 pick very early to take a running back, but the Lions had just signed Montgomery earlier in the offseason. But questions about the pick diminished after Gibbs' first season, in which he tallied 1,261 yards from scrimmage and 11 touchdowns. In addition, Gibbs was third among running backs with 5.2 yards per carry last season. More of that kind of production should keep the Lions offense near the top of the league in 2024. It should also keep fantasy managers investing RB1 draft capital to secure Gibbs' services happy as well. |
Bears | Kiran Amegadjie signs contract Tue May 14, 05:17 PM
Chicago Bears third-round draft choice OT Kiran Amegadjie signed a four-year contract with the Bears Tuesday, May 14, worth $5.914 million.
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Free-agent DE James Lynch (Vikings) signed with the Minnesota Vikings Tuesday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Dolphins | Mario Kendricks joins Miami Tue May 14, 05:05 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Mario Kendricks (Virginia Tech) signed with the Miami Dolphins Tuesday, May 14. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Browns | Cleveland announces three transactions Tue May 14, 04:59 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Kellen Diesch was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, May 14. The Browns also signed free-agent WR Jalen Camp and waived PK Lucas Havrisik.
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Falcons | Kirk Cousins On The Same Page With Falcons Despite Selection Of Penix Tue May 14, 04:55 PM
Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins insists he's not angry with the Falcons for drafting quarterback Michael Penix. Cousins was asked on the Bussin' with the Boys podcast if there's a beef between him and the Falcons over the draft, and Cousins answered, "No, I don't think there can be. I don't think it's helpful." Cousins said his only priority is winning. "We're trying to win the Super Bowl, and it's hard enough. So let's all be on the same page, and let's go try to win the Super Bowl," Cousins said.
| Footballguys view: Cousins acknowledged that no player can assume his team won't draft his replacement. "This wasn't like a foreign concept. This is the NFL. Anything can happen," Cousins said. Still, no one expected the Falcons to spend the eighth pick in the draft on a quarterback. And, as PFT suggests, that raises a question about how patient the Falcons will be in their quest to win a Super Bowl with Cousins, and how soon they'll move on to Penix. Head coach Raheem told reporters last Friday that Cousins is cleared to participate in all aspects of what the club is doing in Phase II of their offseason program. Cousins has said that he's expecting to be "full speed" by the time training camp begins this summer. That he's capable of handling all aspects now is a positive sign that will indeed be the case. |
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Jets | Aaron Rodgers Gets Week 1 Return Against 49ers In San Francisco On MNF Tue May 14, 04:51 PM
Aaron Rodgers' comeback season will open in prime time, as the New York Jets will travel to the San Francisco 49ers to face the defending NFC champions on Sept. 9 on ESPN's "Monday Night Football," it was announced Tuesday morning. It was also announced Tuesday that the Buffalo Bills will play at the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night, Sept. 12, to open Week 2. The game will air on Amazon Prime.
| Footballguys view: For fantasy managers, the game in San Francisco will be our first look at Rodgers in a game that matters in nearly a year. The veteran signal caller's Jets debut last Sept. 11 turned into a season-altering disaster for the Jets, as the four-time MVP tore his left Achilles on the fourth snap and missed the remainder of the season. The Jets are coming off a 7-10 season marred by quarterback instability. Rodgers has a 6-3 career mark against the 49ers. This is a homecoming of sorts for Rodgers, who grew up in California and attended UC Berkeley. In 2005, Rodgers had thought there was a chance he'd be drafted first overall by the 49ers, but they opted for Alex Smith. The Niners defense will pose a tough test in his first game back, but a strong supporting cast led by Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson works in Rodgers' favor. |
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Broncos | Courtland Sutton Still Not On Hand For Voluntary Workouts Tue May 14, 04:48 PM
As 9News.com's Mike Klis reports, Bo Nix elevates the Courtland Sutton situation a notch or two. Nix is among the rookies who will join the veteran players in on-field workouts for the first time Monday, while Sutton is sending a message to the team he'd like a reworked contract -- i.e., more money -- by staying away from the team's voluntary offseason program. Sutton had not attended the team's first 16 offseason workout sessions and he wasn't around Monday for the start of Phase II's week three.
| Footballguys view: While the offseason program is voluntary for players, GM George Paton and head coach Sean Payton would undoubtedly like Nix to start working with Sutton on pass-route timing, especially during the 10 OTA practices that begin next week. Sutton has two years left on his contract with roughly $13.1 million -- $2 million of which is fully guaranteed - due in 2024 and $13.5 million in 2025, none of which is guaranteed. Sutton currently ranks No. 25 in receiver pay for 2024. For perspective, Jerry Jeudy, who, as Klis put it, "mostly played Robin to Sutton's Batman" for the Broncos the past three years, is getting $19 million this year from Cleveland. That said, even with his 10 TDs last season (tied for fourth-most in the league), Sutton ranked tied for 57th in the NFL with 59 catches and 44th with 772 yards. After deciding to eat $37.79 million of Russell Wilson's salary and $53 million in cap space this year, a reworked contract for Sutton is not on the table, at least not yet. Sutton has requested a trade, and despite receiving interest, the Broncos reportedly do not plan to trade him. Patience is the strategy for both sides. The problem is, waiting for one another out means Nix will not be throwing passes to Sutton this offseason. |
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Lions | More work in 2024 for Jahmyr Gibbs? Tue May 14, 04:48 PM
Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs should expect to 'see more of a load' in 2024, according to general manager Brad Holmes on a recent appearance of The Rich Eisen Show.'I definitely would expect him to see more of a load, but David Montgomery will still be here too. Dan (Campbell) and I love that 1-2 punch of him and David. But just speaking on, specifically, him being a rookie last year, even when he had some pops in (last year's season opener), I was watching, I was like, 'He's still trying to get the feel of the game.' He was playing very fast, and he actually kind of needed to slow down a little bit . . . But once he got that sweet spot, you kind of saw it in the (Baltimore) Ravens game, which unfortunately we didn't show up very well for that game, but that's when you started seeing some glimpses of, 'I think it's coming, I think it's coming,' Then, obviously, that (Las Vegas) Raiders game where I believe everyone saw the breakout. . . . I think he has much more to offer in the passing game, so most likely you'll see an increase in that as well,' Holmes said.
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Chargers | New WR Chark Says Playing With Justin Herbert A Major Positive Tue May 14, 04:47 PM
New Chargers wide receiver DJ Chark says the opportunity to play with quarterback Justin Herbert was a "big-time" attraction when he was weighing his offers in free agency. "He's a Top 5 QB in this league," Chark said of Herbert. "The way he prepares, seeing the way he works, catching passes from him. The timing has been great. Playing with a guy like that -- I've played with many QBs in my career, so being able to play with an elite guy is definitely something that I'm excited to do. I feel like he can help me in a lot of different ways."
| Footballguys view: Chark thinks his talents as a deep threat are a perfect fit for Herbert's arm strength. "Justin is the type of quarterback who elevates the guys around him," Chark added. The big question, of course, is how much throwing the Herbert and the Chargers will do under new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, who has focused on the ground game in previous stops. That said, the Chargers have made a significant change at wide receiver this offseason with the departures of Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Getting Chark and Herbert on the same page quickly would greatly boost the Chargers' offense. |
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Cardinals | Arizona inks two rookies Tue May 14, 04:34 PM
Arizona Cardinals second-round draft choice CB Max Melton (Rutgers) and third-round draft choice OL Isaiah Adams (Illinois) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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Seahawks | Tyrice Knight officially under contract Tue May 14, 04:27 PM
Seattle Seahawks fourth-round draft choice LB Tyrice Knight (Texas El Paso) signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
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Packers | Green Bay signs most of its draft class Tue May 14, 04:21 PM
Green Bay Packers third-round draft choice RB MarShawn Lloyd (USC), third-round draft choice LB Ty'Ron Hopper (Missouri), fourth-round draft choice S Evan Williams (Oregon), fifth-round draft choice OL Jacob Monk (Duke), fifth-round draft choice S Kitan Oladapo (Oregon State) and sixth-round draft choice OL Travis Glover (Georgia State) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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49ers | Two officially ink deals with San Francisco Tue May 14, 04:11 PM
Free-agent DL Shakel Brown (Titans) and OL Chris Hubbard (Titans) signed one-year contracts with the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
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San Francisco 49ers DL Earnest Brown and OL Corey Luciano were waived on Tuesday, May 14.
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Colts | Anthony Gould gets rookie deal done Tue May 14, 04:01 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choice WR Anthony Gould (Oregon State) signed a four-year contract on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Broncos | Jonah Elliss finalizing rookie pact Tue May 14, 03:49 PM
Denver Broncos third-round draft choice LB Jonah Elliss (Utah) reportedly agreed to terms on a four-year contract on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Browns | Rodney McLeod likely entering final season Tue May 14, 03:39 PM
Cleveland Browns S Rodney McLeod told NFL Network on Tuesday, May 14, that he expects 2024 to be his last season in the NFL.
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Colts | Several rookies changing positions Tue May 14, 03:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts fifth-round draft choices DB Jaylon Carlies (Missouri) and S Jaylin Simpson (Auburn) are transitioning to linebacker and cornerback, respectively. In addition, undrafted free-agent QB Jason Bean (Kansas) and TE Trent Pennix (North Carolina State) are transitioning to wide receiver and running back, respectively.
Link to story Chargers | LA Chargers move on from Brevin Allen Tue May 14, 03:01 PM
Los Angeles Chargers LB Brevin Allen was waived on Tuesday, May 14.
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Bengals | Cincinnati inks a pair of draft picks Tue May 14, 02:31 PM
Cincinnati Bengals third-round draft choice WR Jermaine Burton (Alabama) and fourth-round draft choice TE Erick All (Iowa) signed four-year contracts on Tuesday, May 14. Financial terms of the deals were not immediately disclosed.
| Footballguys view: After transferring from Georgia following the 2021 season, Burton was a high-production receiver at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide in receiving yards and touchdowns last season. With Tyler Boyd no longer in the mix (he signed with Tennessee as a free agent), Cincinnati has an immediate need for a No. 3 receiver. In addition, Tee Higgins is heading into 2024 on the franchise tag, and his future in Cincinnati is uncertain. Given the circumstances, Burton has considerable long-term upside in this offense. Meanwhile, the big question for All is about the ACL injury he suffered in 2023 in his senior year at Iowa. The Bengals, however, feel good about his recovery as he enters a depth chart behind Mike Gesicki, Tanner Hudson, and Drew Sample. |
Titans | A.J. Highsmith takes front office job with Tennessee Tue May 14, 02:19 PM
Former Buffalo Bills national scout A.J. Highsmith was named as the new director of scouting for the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday, May 14.
Link to story Commanders | Jake Fromm let go Tue May 14, 02:10 PM
Washington Commanders QB Jake Fromm was released on Tuesday, May 14.
| Footballguys view: As Profootballtalk.com suggested, the move comes as no surprise. The Commanders already had veteran backup quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Jeff Driskel on the roster. They also drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick, then gave undrafted rookie quarterback Sam Hartman a $245,000 guarantee giving him a great shot at making the final roster. Fromm was fifth on the depth chart, and few teams carry five quarterbacks, even on a 90-player roster. |
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Falcons | Atlanta without two players at OTAs Tue May 14, 02:04 PM
Atlanta Falcons DT Grady Jarrett (knee) and RB Jase McClellan (foot) are not participating in organized team activities this week, according to head coach Raheem Morris. Per Morris, both players are expected to be ready to take part in mandatory minicamp from June 10 to June 12.
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Falcons | Bijan Robinson sitting out of practice Tue May 14, 01:56 PM
Atlanta Falcons RB Bijan Robinson (ankle) is not participating in organized team activities this week due to an ankle injury, according to head coach Raheem Morris. Per Morris, Robinson is expected to be ready to take part in mandatory minicamp from June 10 to June 12.
| Footballguys view: Robinson, who ran 214 times for 976 yards and caught 58 passes for 487 yards during his rookie season, will be an integral part of new offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's offense. We'll continue to watch for more, but Robinson comes in at RB3 on our Footballguys 2024 Draft Rankings and RB1 on our Dynasty Rankings. Those expectations don't change based on a minor issue in May. |
Colts | Braden Smith working his way back from surgery Tue May 14, 01:33 PM
Indianapolis Colts OT Braden Smith (knee) confirmed on Tuesday, May 14, that he underwent left knee surgery earlier in the offseason and is starting to regain strength in his leg.
Link to story Vikings | Joejuan Williams cut loose Tue May 14, 01:23 PM
Minnesota Vikings CB Joejuan Williams was released on Tuesday, May 14.
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49ers | Chris Hubbard signs with Niners Tue May 14, 10:43 AM
Free-agent OG Chris Hubbard (Titans) agreed to an undisclosed deal with the San Francisco 49ers Tuesday, May 14.
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Bills | Marquez Valdes-Scantling agrees with Buffalo Tue May 14, 09:19 AM
Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Buffalo Bills Tuesday, May 14. The deal includes a $1.125 million signing bonus.
| Footballguys view: After recording 1,807 total receiving yards from 2020 through 2022, Valdes-Scantling failed to live up to expectations with Kansas City in 2023. Despite appearing in 16 games, he hauled in just 21 catches for 315 yards and a touchdown. Still, MVS can threaten opposing defenses with his speed, and there's something to be said for playing alongside Josh Allen in Buffalo's high-powered offense. While the Bills drafted Keon Coleman in the second round of last month's draft, adding depth was needed after the team parted ways with Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. |
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Texans | Ronnie McGill departs Tue May 14, 01:53 AM
Houston Texans director of pro personnel Ronnie McGill did not have his contract renewed and is no longer with the organization, per Click2Houston.com's Aaron Wilson.
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Patriots | New Englands inks two UDFAs Tue May 14, 01:42 AM
The New England Patriots signed undrafted free-agents RB Terrell Jennings (Florida A&M) and OL Ryan Johnson (Youngstown State) on Monday, May 13.
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Saints | NOLA officially signs Lucas Patrick Tue May 14, 01:20 AM
The New Orleans Saints signed free-agent OG Lucas Patrick (Bears) on Monday, May 13.
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Panthers | Darius Hodges released Tue May 14, 12:43 AM
Carolina Panthers DE Darius Hodges was released on Monday, May 13.
Link to story Dolphins | Dolphins signing UDFA CB Mon May 13, 11:26 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Jason Maitre (Wisconsin) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Miami Dolphins, per his agent on Monday, May 13.
Link to story Chargers | Chargers ink UDFA DL Mon May 13, 11:24 PM
Undrafted free-agent DL Chris Collins (Minnesota) is signing an undisclosed contract with the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, May 13, per source.
Link to story 49ers | Niners sign Shakel Brown Mon May 13, 11:21 PM
Free-agent DL Shakel Brown (Titans) signed an undisclosed contract with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, May 13, per source.
Link to story Patriots | Patriots sign 2 UDFAs Mon May 13, 10:14 PM
Undrafted free-agent LB Jay Person (Chattanooga) and free-agent DE Jotham Russell (Australia) signed undisclosed contracts with the New England Patriots on Monday, May 13.
Link to story Lions | Jared Goff's deal has an option Mon May 13, 10:07 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff's four-year deal includes an option in the fourth year, per source on Monday, May 13.
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Jaguars | Three injured players progressing Mon May 13, 08:30 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars LB Ventrell Miller (Achilles), CB Christian Braswell (hamstring) and OT Cooper Hodges (knee) are all making good progress in their recoveries this offseason.
Link to story Dolphins | Miami adds Ireland Brown Mon May 13, 08:18 PM
Undrafted free-agent C Ireland Brown (Rutgers) signed with the Miami Dolphins Monday, May 13, according to a source. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Bills | Marquez Valdes-Scantling visiting Mon May 13, 07:57 PM
Free-agent WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (Chiefs) is meeting with the Buffalo Bills Monday, May 13, according to a source.
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Jets | Isaiah Davis signs rookie deal Mon May 13, 07:26 PM
New York Jets fifth-round draft choice RB Isaiah Davis signed a four-year contract with the Jets Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Seattle Seahawks fourth-round draft choice LB AJ Barner signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to story Jets | New York signs two rookie DBs Mon May 13, 07:20 PM
New York Jets sixth-round draft choice CB Qwan'tez Stiggers and seventh-round draft choice S Jaylen Key signed four-year contracts with the Jets Monday, May 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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