Taron Johnson Agrees to Three-Year Contract Extension with Bills
Cornerback Taron Johnson agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Buffalo Bills. The deal is worth up to $31 million and includes an average annual salary of $10.3 million.
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The 2021 QB Class Proves the NFL Draft is a Gamble
Unsurprisingly, Trevor Lawrence has been the standard bearer of the quarterback class from the 2021 NFL Draft. After all, he was the first player taken among all aspirants during Urban Meyer’s brief tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Steelers QB Room Changed After One Season
What a difference a year made for the Pittsburgh Steelers at quarterback. They cleaned house during the 2024 offseason, hoping to improve their winning chances, especially in the playoffs.
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Vikings Acquire Texans' 2024 1st Round Pick
The Minnesota Vikings and the Houston Texans agreed to terms on trading picks for the 2024 and 2025 NFL Drafts. The Vikings will get the Texans’ 2024 first-round (23rd overall) and… More seventh-round (232nd overall) selections. In return, Houston gets Minnesota’s 2024 second-rounder (42nd overall), 2024 sixth-rounder (188th overall), and a 2025 second-rounder. Less
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Keenan Allen, Marquise Brown join new teams
Keenan Allen and Marquise Brown will play for new teams in the 2024 NFL season. The Los Angeles Chargers traded Allen to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $11 million.
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Calvin Ridley Signs Four-Year, $92 Million Contract with Titans
Wide receiver Calvin Ridley agreed to a four-year, $92 million contract with the Tennessee Titans. While there were talks about him signing a contract extension with the Jacksonville Jaguars, the former Alabama standout bolted for the Jaguars’ division rival.
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Steelers Trade Diontae Johnson to Panthers
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero broke the news on Tuesday that the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Carolina Panthers had reached an agreement. The deal sends Diontae Johnson to the Panthers in exchange… More for cornerback Donte Jackson, with an additional swap of 2024 Day 3 draft selections. This trade comes as Johnson was entering the final year of his contract, amid swirling rumors about his future with the team. Less
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Cowboys Sign LB Eric Kendricks
Dallas Cowboys fans criticized the squad for being quiet during the first salvo of free agency. They did not make a move while other teams were signing multiple players. However, they broke their silence after acquiring linebacker Eric Kendricks.
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Did Bengals Hint a Trade for Justin Jefferson?
Aside from tagging Ja’Marr Chase’s account, the griddy also refers to Justin Jefferson’s trademark touchdown celebration dance. In that case, are the Bengals working on a trade to bring the 2022 Offensive Player of the Year to The Queen City?
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Sam Howell Out of Washington?
The Washington Commanders will have a new head coach (Dan Quinn) and a new offensive coordinator (Kliff Kingsbury). However, the changes within the team representing the nation’s capital might not stop there, based on their free agency movement and NFL Draft placement.
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Brian Burns to Join Giants, Sign Five-Year Contract
The New York Giants traded for linebacker Brian Burns and will give him a five-year, $141 million contract. As the Giants acquire the two-time Pro Bowler, the Carolina Panthers will get New York’s second-round (39th overall) and fifth-round (141st overall) picks.
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Josh Jacobs Leads the Way for Running Backs Switching Teams
The free agency period for the 2024 NFL season opened frantically as teams tried to acquire the best players in the market. The player movement is highly evident at running back with some of the top names joining new teams.
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D'Andre Swift, Bears Agree to Three-Year, $24.5 Million Contract
Athletes Field agent Trevon Smith told ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter that running back D’Andre Swift agreed to a three-year, $24.5 million deal to join the Chicago Bears. The contract can be made official on the first day of the 2024 NFL league calendar.
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Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers Agree to Three-Year Deal
Quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a three-year contract extension that could be worth up to $115 million. NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport shared that the contract includes $50 million in guaranteed money.
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Steelers Expected to Meet with Russell Wilson
Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette tweeted that the Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in signing veteran quarterback Russell Wilson. They are planning to meet with the quarterback that the Denver Broncos will release once the 2024 NFL league year starts.
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