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Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't face charges for alleged assault
Seven years after a woman alleges that Dak Prescott sexually assaulted her, Dallas police announced Thursday that they will not pursue charges against the Cowboys quarterback.,An investigation determined there wasn't enough evidence against Prescott to proceed with the case.,"I want to thank the Dal...
Cowboys' Dak Prescott won't face charges for alleged assault
Seven years after a woman alleges that Dak Prescott sexually assaulted her, Dallas police announced Thursday that they will not pursue charges against the Cowboys quarterback....
Ravens sign 5 draft picks, including first-rounder Nate Wiggins
The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of five draft picks on Thursday, including cornerback Nate Wiggins, who became the first selection from the 2024 first round to reach a deal.,Rookie contracts are tied to a player's slotted draft position. The 30th overall pick out of Clemson, Wiggins inked...
Ravens sign 5 draft picks, including first-rounder Nate Wiggins
The Baltimore Ravens announced the signing of five draft picks on Thursday, including cornerback Nate Wiggins, who became the first selection from the 2024 first round to reach a deal....
Georgia makes Kirby Smart highest-paid football coach at public school
Georgia is making Kirby Smart the highest-paid college football coach at a public school under a new contract announced Thursday....
Reports: Steelers decline RB Najee Harris' fifth-year option
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined to pick up the fifth-year team option for running back Najee Harris in 2025, according to multiple media reports Thursday.,Harris, 26, was projected to cost the team $6.7 million in guaranteed money. A Pro Bowl selection as a rookie in 2021, he is the first play...
Reports: Steelers decline RB Najee Harris' fifth-year option
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declined to pick up the fifth-year team option for running back Najee Harris in 2025, according to multiple media reports Thursday....
Colts guarantee edge rusher Kwity Paye $13.4M, pick up 2025 option
Indianapolis exercised the fifth-year option in the contract of pass rusher Kwity Paye, guaranteeing the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft a salary of $13.4 million in 2025. ,Paye, 25, had his best year as a pro in 2023. He posted career highs with 8.5 sacks and 52 tackles. Paye had 10 total QB sacks in...
Colts guarantee edge rusher Kwity Paye $13.4M, pick up 2025 option
Indianapolis exercised the fifth-year option in the contract of pass rusher Kwity Paye, guaranteeing the No. 21 pick in the 2021 draft a salary of $13.4 million in 2025....
Packers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option
Cornerback Eric Stokes can become a free agent in March after the Green Bay Packers declined the 2025 team option in his contract.,Drafted 29th out of Georgia in 2021, Stokes and the Packers could work out a contract extension before the current deal expires. But he'll likely have some proving to do...
Packers decline CB Eric Stokes' fifth-year option
Cornerback Eric Stokes can become a free agent in March after the Green Bay Packers declined the 2025 team option in his contract....
Cowboys decline $22.4M option on QB Trey Lance
The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year team option that would have paid backup quarterback Trey Lance $22.4 million guaranteed in 2025. ,Lance is the QB2 behind Dak Prescott, who enters the final season of a four-year contract that disqualifies the Cowboys from using the franchise tag to retain ...
Cowboys decline $22.4M option on QB Trey Lance
The Dallas Cowboys declined the fifth-year team option that would have paid backup quarterback Trey Lance $22.4 million guaranteed in 2025....
Giants sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr.
The New York Giants on Wednesday signed free agent defensive back David Long Jr., who played for three NFL teams and started for two in 2023.,Long, 26, has played primarily cornerback, starting 12 of 66 regular-season games for the Los Angeles Rams (2019-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023), Carolina Panth...
Report: K Joey Slye reaches deal with Patriots
Kicker Joey Slye agreed to terms on a contract with the New England Patriots, ESPN reported Thursday.,Slye, who was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday, is expected to provide competition for Chad Ryland in New England.,Ryland, 24, made just 64 percent of his field-goal attempts (16 of 2...
Report: Steelers' Justin Fields in mix for returning kicks
Is quarterback Justin Fields in the mix for returning kicks with the Pittsburgh Steelers?,Special teams coordinator Danny Smith has considered the unorthodox move, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren recently told teammate Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast.,"Our special teams coordinator was...
Report: K Joey Slye reaches deal with Patriots
Kicker Joey Slye agreed to terms on a contract with the New England Patriots, ESPN reported Thursday....
Report: Steelers' Justin Fields in mix for returning kicks
Is quarterback Justin Fields in the mix for returning kicks with the Pittsburgh Steelers?...
Gaints sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr.
The New York Giants on Wednesday signed free agent defensive back David Long Jr., who played for three NFL teams and started for two in 2023.,Long, 26, has played primarily cornerback, starting 12 of 66 regular-season games for the Los Angeles Rams (2019-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023), Carolina Panth...
Gaints sign veteran defensive back David Long Jr.
The New York Giants on Wednesday signed free agent defensive back David Long Jr., who played for three NFL teams and started for two in 2023....