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What’s Next? Three NFL Teams That Need to Make a Move After the Draft
Three smart roster moves NFL teams should consider after the draft, from running back help in Chicago to quarterback clarity in Cleveland....
Free agents J.K. Dobbins, Elijah Moore tagged with UFA tenders
The Los Angeles Chargers applied the unrestricted free agent tender on running back J.K. Dobbins, and the Cleveland Browns did the same with wide receiver Elijah Moore, per the NFL transaction log on Tuesday.,Dobbins and Moore are free agents and remain free to sign with any team. The seldom-used UF...
Report: CB Jaire Alexander might stick with Packers
After it appeared for months that the Green Bay Packers would trade or release cornerback Jaire Alexander, ESPN reported on Tuesday that while those options still remain, the team might also keep the two-time All-Pro.,Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said after last weekend's draft, which saw...
Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy: 'I know I'm ready to start'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy reintroduced himself to reporters on Tuesday by throwing passes on the practice field and answering questions at TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minn.,Wearing a wide smile that spanned ear to ear, McCarthy was quick with a response when asked if he was re...
Chiefs pick up options for Trent McDuffie, George Karlaftis
The Kansas City Chiefs are picking up the options for 2022 first-round picks Trent McDuffie and George Karlaftis, ESPN reported Tuesday.,McDuffie, 24, was drafted 21st overall and now is in line to earn $13.632 million in 2026. The All-Pro cornerback has started 43 games, recording two interceptions...
Reports: Commanders sign K Matt Gay, release Zane Gonzalez
The Washington Commanders are signing Matt Gay to a one-year deal and releasing fellow kicker Zane Gonzalez, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.,Gay's contract is worth up to $5 million with $4.35 million guaranteed, the most guaranteed money in NFL history for a kicker on a one-year deal, per NFL Ne...
Saints release QB Ben DiNucci
Quarterback Ben DiNucci announced his release from the New Orleans Saints over social media on Tuesday morning.,His stay with New Orleans wasn't a long one. He joined the Saints' practice squad in December and remained with the franchise on a futures deal.,"The NFL is a tough business. Always has be...
49ers sign TE George Kittle to four-year extension
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $76.4 million to become the highest-paid player at the position.,General manager John Lynch confirmed the deal on Tuesday morning. Multiple outlets reported the financial components.,"In 2017, our first yea...
Reports: 49ers' George Kittle agrees to 4-year extension
San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle has agreed to terms on a four-year, $76.4 million contract extension -- according to multiple reports -- making him the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,Forty million dollars of that contract reportedly is guaranteed for Kittle, who now is under contract with San ...
Reports: LB/S Isaiah Simmons signs with Packers
With the NFL draft in the rearview mirror, the Green Bay Packers signed free agent linebacker/safety Isaiah Simmons to a one-year contract on Monday, according to multiple reports.,Simmons reportedly visited the Packers two weeks ago. On Sunday, Simmons posted a mouse trap with a piece of cheese on ...
Several notable Eagles skip White House visit; Trump honors 'incredible' team
Unlike the last time they won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles visited the White House to celebrate their championship.,But, still, less than half the team showed up.,Philadelphia earned the invitation to the White House by beating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, 40-22.,It was optio...
Report: WR Diontae Johnson joins Browns on 1-year deal
Former Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson is set to play for his third AFC North team, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, ESPN reported on Monday.,Johnson, 28, had an official visit with the Browns earlier on Monday. The six-year veteran split the 2024 season with the Carolin...
Reports: Browns won't exercise QB Kenny Pickett's option
Entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract, quarterback Kenny Pickett won't have his fifth-year club option picked up by the Cleveland Browns, multiple media outlets reported on Monday.,Pickett, 26, who will make $2.623 million this coming season, is set to compete with veteran Joe F...
WR Dino Tomlin, son of Steelers coach, invited to Bucs' rookie minicamp
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers invited wide receiver Dino Tomlin, an undrafted free agent out of Boston College, to rookie minicamp in May, according to multiple reports on Monday.,DIno Tomlin is the son of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.,At 5-foot-11, 188 pounds, Dino Tomlin began his college...
Commanders, D.C. reach $3.7B agreement to build stadium
The Washington Commanders have reached a $3.7 billion deal with the District of Columbia to build a roofed, 65,000-seat stadium in the nation's capital.,Commanders owner Josh Harris and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Monday announced the development project, with the NFL team committed to financing at ...
Shedeur Sanders' odds of being Browns' QB1 higher than Dillon Gabriel's
Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry said drafting two quarterbacks "wasn't necessarily the plan" entering last weekend, but he generated the most compelling QB battle ahead of the 2025 season by doing exactly that.,The Browns accepted the intense spotlight that came with selecting Colorado...
2026 NFL Draft: Arch Manning opens as No. 1 favorite
Arch Manning has started two career college games and attempted fewer than 100 pass attempts in two seasons, but Texas' redshirt sophomore quarterback is already the favorite to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.,Manning was installed as the +200 favorite by DraftKings after the conclu...
Shedeur Sanders' draft plummet drives massive TV ratings
Shedeur Sanders' dramatic drop contributed to a massive television ratings boost for the 2025 NFL Draft.,The Colorado quarterback, a projected top-five pick, eventually plummeted all the way to the fifth round.,Friday night's coverage of the second and third rounds averaged 7.4 million viewers, up 4...
Saints QB Derek Carr confirms shoulder injury at church
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr confirmed Sunday that he is dealing with a shoulder injury during a talk he gave at the church he attends. ,Carr, 34, was a guest speaker in a preaching and teaching series at Church LV when he confirmed what Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis told reporte...
Report: Steelers releasing DT Montravius Adams
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing veteran defensive tackle Montravius Adams, ESPN reported Monday.,Adams, 29, recorded one sack and 14 tackles in 11 games with the Steelers last season.,He has 2.5 sacks and 123 tackles in 96 games (25 starts) with the Green Bay Packers (2017-20), New Orleans Sai...