Joe Burrow Returns to Throwing During Offseason Workouts
That quarterback Joe Burrow is already going through throwing motions during offseason workouts must entice Cincinnati Bengals fans to celebrate. While their Monday voluntary training was off-limits to the media, the Bengals’ Twitter account posted a video of Burrow confidently throwing the ball.
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Cowboys Interested in Trading for Najee Harris
According to 93.7 The Fan, the Dallas Cowboys are interested in trading for running back Najee Harris even if they brought in free agents Royce Freeman and Ezekiel Elliott.
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Dolphins Sign Odell Beckham Jr.
The Miami Dolphins bolstered their wide receiver corps by signing Odell Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal worth up to $8.25 million. Multiple reports reveal that Beckham received more lucrative offers from other NFL teams. However, he signed with the Dolphins because of fit.
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RB Duke Johnson Retires After Eight NFL Seasons
Running back Duke Johnson is retiring from the National Football League after eight seasons. The former University of Miami standout announced his retirement on his Instagram account.
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Ravens Sign CB Nate Wiggins to Rookie-Scale Contract
The Baltimore Ravens signed rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins to a four-year, $12.8 million contract. He is the first player selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to sign his rookie-scale contract, which includes a $6.1 million signing bonus.
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Steelers Decline Najee Harris' Fifth-Year Option
The Pittsburgh Steelers declined running back Najee Harris's fifth-year option, which would have paid him $6.79 million in 2024. Instead, he will become a free agent after the season, diminishing his chances of wearing the Steelers uniform again.
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Tyler Boyd Meeting with Chargers and Titans
Wide receiver Tyler Boyd remains a free agent even if he had 67 receptions for 667 yards and two touchdowns last season. But after the 2024 NFL draft, some teams are making their moves, hoping to acquire him.
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Boston Scott Joins Rams on a One-Year Deal
The Los Angeles Rams signed a one-year deal with running back Boston Scott. Terms of the agreement remain secret. The former Louisiana Tech standout will join third-year player Kyren Williams, rookie Blake Corum, and Ronnie Rivers in the running back depth chart.
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Fifth-Year Option Exercised on Trevor Lawrence, Ja'Marr Chase, 13 Others
Teams that have signed first-round selections in the 2021 NFL draft have until May 2 to exercise the fifth-year option on their respective players. While there are no-brainer fifth-year options, some first-round picks are still waiting if they will get that one-year guaranteed contract.
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Christian Barmore, Patriots Agree to Four-Year, $92 Million Extension
The New England Patriots have decided to secure one of their defensive line stalwarts, giving defensive tackle Christian Barmore a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million. They selected the former Alabama standout in the second round (38th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Travis Kelce, Chiefs Restructure Contract
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero initially reported that Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the Kansas City Chiefs until 2027. However, he clarified that the All-Pro tight end restructured his existing deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, ending in 2025.
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Ezekiel Elliott Returns to Cowboys on One-Year Deal
During the 2023 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott due to his declining performance and his sizeable cap hit. A year later, the Cowboys will re-sign him to a one-year deal, as reported by NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
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Colts, Eagles, Saints, Steelers Receive High Draft Marks from PFF
Pro Football Focus gave four teams an A+ grade after the 2024 NFL Draft. The number is split between the two conferences, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts representing the AFC. Conversely, the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles received the same mark for their draft hauls.
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Eagles Sign OT Mekhi Becton
ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted that the Philadelphia Eagles plan to sign offensive tackle Mekhi Becton to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million. The deal is pending a physical, and Becton will beef up the tackle rotation, potentially playing in both left and right tackle.
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Six QBs Selected In Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft
While several teams are looking for a franchise quarterback, most mock drafts had three quarterbacks going in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Having a fourth quarterback in the… More opening round is a stretch. However, with much uncertainty on draft day, six quarterbacks had their names called in the first 12 picks. Less
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