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Jaguars release WR Zay Jones, K Joey Slye
The Jacksonville Jaguars released veteran wide receiver Zay Jones and kicker Joey Slye on Tuesday....

Browns to exercise 2025 option for CB Greg Newsome
The Cleveland Browns picked up cornerback Greg Newsome's fifth-year option on his rookie contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday. ,Newsome will earn $13.37 million guaranteed during the 2025 season.,He recorded 49 tackles, 14 passes defensed, two interceptions and a half-sack in 14 game...

Browns to exercise 2025 option for CB Greg Newsome
The Cleveland Browns picked up cornerback Greg Newsome's fifth-year option on his rookie contract, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday....

Report: NIL antitrust case vs. NCAA may be settled in near future
The antitrust class action lawsuit levied against the NCAA may not go to trial as college sports leaders are in talks to settle, per an ESPN report on Monday....

NFL Draft ratings dip after strong first round
After drawing around 12 million viewers on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network for the first round on Thursday, the NFL draft saw its worst ratings for the second and third round on Friday since 2012.,Thursday's viewership was up 6 percent from last year and was the highest it's been since 12.5 million watche...

NFL Draft ratings dip after strong first round
After drawing around 12 million viewers on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network for the first round on Thursday, the NFL draft saw its worst ratings for the second and third round on Friday since 2012....

Falcons exercise fifth-year option for TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons picked up tight end Kyle Pitts' fifth-year option on Monday.,The fourth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft will stay with Atlanta through at least 2025. The option carries a guaranteed $10.878 million salary for 2025.,Pitts was named to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2021, when he c...

Eagles add to OT depth with signing of Mekhi Becton
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, a former first-round pick of the New York Jets, to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday.,Terms of the contract were not disclosed, but it is valued at up to $5.5 million, according to multiple media reports.,The Jets ...

Falcons exercise fifth-year option for TE Kyle Pitts
The Atlanta Falcons picked up tight end Kyle Pitts' fifth-year option on Monday....

Eagles add to OT depth with signing of Mekhi Becton
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free agent offensive tackle Mekhi Becton, a former first-round pick of the New York Jets, to a one-year contract, the team announced Monday....

Chiefs, TE Travis Kelce agree to new deal with pay raise
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a reworked contract Monday that makes the nine-time Pro Bowl selection the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,Kelce's new deal is not a two-year extension, but a raise for the final two seasons of his current deal. He will make $34.25 million across 2024 ...

Chiefs, Travis Kelce agree to contract extension
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a two-year contract extension that makes the nine-time Pro Bowl selection the NFL's highest-paid tight end.,The Chiefs made the announcement Monday afternoon but did not disclose the financial details. NFL Network and ESPN reported that Kelce's deal ...

Reports: Chiefs adjust Travis Kelce's contract; now highest-paid TE
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a new two-year deal that makes the nine-time Pro Bowl selection the NFL's highest-paid tight end, according to multiple reports. ,Kelce's deal was quickly celebrated by Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.,"I told yall I'll never let him leave!! Congr...

Reports: Chiefs adjust Travis Kelce's contract; now highest-paid TE
Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to a new two-year deal that makes the nine-time Pro Bowl selection the NFL's highest-paid tight end, according to multiple reports....

Jason Kelce joining ESPN's 'MNF' pregame show
Recently retired Jason Kelce is joining ESPN this fall to be part of its "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, The Athletic reported Monday.,Kelce announced his retirement early last month after 13 seasons as the center for the Philadelphia Eagles.,Kelce was sought after by CBS, NBC and Amazon, per...

Jason Kelce joining ESPN's 'MNF' pregame show
Recently retired Jason Kelce is joining ESPN this fall to be part of its "Monday Night Countdown" pregame show, The Athletic reported Monday....

Caleb Williams' OROY odds strengthen, Michael Penix's plummet
The NFL draft is when talent and opportunity combine to immediately change the short- and long-term opportunities presented to prospects.,That was at the forefront of this year's first round, when Caleb Williams was selected No. 1 overall by Chicago. The former Southern California star is expected t...

Caleb Williams' OROY odds strengthen, Michael Penix's plummet
The NFL draft is when talent and opportunity combine to immediately change the short- and long-term opportunities presented to prospects....

Reports: Bills picking up option on DE Greg Rousseau
The Buffalo Bills are picking up the fifth-year option on defensive end Greg Rousseau, Fox Sports reported Monday.,NFL teams have until Thursday to exercise the 2025 options on their 2021 first-round draft picks.,Rousseau, the 30th overall selection in 2021, will earn a fully guaranteed salary of $1...

Reports: Bills picking up option on DE Greg Rousseau
The Buffalo Bills are picking up the fifth-year option on defensive end Greg Rousseau, Fox Sports reported Monday....