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Jacksonville Jaguars embezzler went full Florida Man with his $22 million
The Florida man in Amit Patel — the Jaguars’ employee who embezzled $22 million from the team — was very strong. You’d expect that much ill-gotten cash would be spent on things that the cast of The Italian Job would buy, but this is the land of Parrot Heads, so the preferred route is to go hog wild ...

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans inks two-year, $41M deal
With a chance to run a fly pattern into free agency, Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans opted for the comeback route....

Reports: Steelers releasing CB Patrick Peterson
The Pittsburgh Steelers are releasing three-time All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson, multiple outlets reported Friday....

Reports: Patriots re-sign TE Hunter Henry
Tight end Hunter Henry plans to remain with the New England Patriots, agreeing to a three-year deal and resisting a chance to return to free agency next week....

Report: Russell Wilson visits with Giants, Steelers
On his way to Pittsburgh to meet with the Steelers on Friday, Russell Wilson reportedly stopped in New Jersey for an "exploratory meeting" with the New York Giants....

Cowboys G Zack Martin adjusts contract for cap relief
Seven-time All-Pro guard Zack Martin restructured his contract with the Dallas Cowboys to provide the franchise roughly $13 million under the 2024 salary cap, according to multiple reports....

Reports: Chiefs re-signing LB Drue Tranquill to 3-year contract
The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing linebacker Drue Tranquill to a three-year, $19 million contract with $13 million guaranteed, according to multiple media reports on Thursday night....

Reports: Rams, OG Kevin Dotson agree to $48M extension
Rams guard Kevin Dotson agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal that keeps him with Los Angeles, according to multiple reports....

Reports: Bears sign tagged CB Jaylon Johnson to $76M deal
Two days after the Bears used the franchise tag to keep him, cornerback Jaylon Johnson secured a $76 million deal to stay in Chicago, according to reports Thursday....

Report: Saints, S Tyrann Mathieu agree to two-year, $13M deal
Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal to help ease the strained salary cap in New Orleans, according to multiple reports on Thursday....

Reports: Fox to show college football game every Friday in 2024
Fox will broadcast a Friday college football game every week of the 2024 season, The Athletic and Sports Business Journal reported Thursday....

Bills announce 2-year deal for QB Mitch Trubisky
Quarterback Mitch Trubisky signed a two-year contract with the Buffalo Bills on Thursday....

Early football signing period moving to early December
The early signing period for Division I-bound high school football players will move to early December, the Collegiate Commissioners Association announced Thursday....

Reports: Dolphins, TE Jonnu Smith agree to 2-year, $10M deal
The Miami Dolphins and free agent tight end Jonnu Smith reached agreement on a two-year, $10 million contract, multiple outlets reported Thursday....

Report: Saints to release WR Michael Thomas
The New Orleans Saints will release wide receiver Michael Thomas prior to the start of the new league year next week, The Times-Picayune reported Thursday....

Reports: Jags give G Ezra Cleveland 3-year, $28.5M deal
The Jacksonville Jaguars are re-signing guard Ezra Cleveland to a three-year, $28.5 million contract, multiple outlets reported Thursday....

Report: Steelers to meet with QB Russell Wilson
The Steelers plan to meet with quarterback Russell Wilson before free agency starts next week, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Thursday....

Reports: Eagles, RB Saquon Barkley have mutual interest
The Philadelphia Eagles and running back Saquon Barkley have a mutual interest heading into the start of free agency, according to multiple reports....

Broncos releasing Pro Bowl S Justin Simmons
The Denver Broncos are releasing two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons after eight seasons with the team....

Should Broncos fans, or anyone, have faith in Denver’s front office anymore?
Nathaniel Hackett is who we thought he was, and the last time head coach Sean Payton won a ring the sports world was still a month away from being introduced to Brad Stevens and the Butler Bulldogs. Putting the Denver Broncos’ mistakes all on Russell Wilson’s shoulders is a cowardly move....