Football Page 444 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights

No tag for Barkley, Danny Dimes buyer's remorse: The Giants appear ready to hit the reset button
The New York Giants are reportedly looking to move on from QB Daniel Jones — whom they signed to a four-year, $160 million deal — and decided against using the franchise tag on Saquon Barkley, arguably the second-best player in franchise history. ...

Jaguars apply franchise tag, retain pass rusher Josh Allen
The Jaguars placed the franchise tag on pass rusher Josh Allen, who would make $24 million next season unless he works out on a long-term contract with Jacksonville before the NFL deadline on July 17....

It was time for Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks to part ways
The Seattle Seahawks are entering a retooling phase. It’s not quite a full-on rebuild but there’s enough movement within the organization on and off the field that the team will look quite different next season. It was announced on Tuesday that the Seahawks would be releasing three-time Pro Bowl saf...

Colts tag WR Michael Pittman Jr.
The Indianapolis Colts placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on Tuesday ahead of the NFL deadline....

Report: Lions re-signing CB Emmanuel Moseley
The Detroit Lions are re-signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley to a one-year deal before he enters free agency, ESPN reported Tuesday....

Reports: Patriots to use transition tag on S Kyle Dugger
The New England Patriots are placing the transition tag on star safety Kyle Dugger, multiple media outlets announced Tuesday....

Reports: Panthers planning to release TE Hayden Hurst
The Carolina Panthers plan to veteran tight end Hayden Hurst, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....

Report: Seahawks releasing Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs, Will Dissly
The Seattle Seahawks are releasing three-time Pro Bowl safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs and tight end Will Dissly, NFL Network reported Tuesday....

Reports: Bears use franchise tag to keep CB Jaylon Johnson
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles used the franchise tag to keep cornerback Jaylon Johnson from free agency, according to multiple reports....

Which NFL players received the franchise tag from their teams?
With free agency around the corner, the NFL is currently engaged in its age-old tradition of taking some of the best names off the market. The franchise tag period allows teams to hold onto premier players just a bit longer, extending the negotiation window for a long-term deal while still maintaini...

Report: Texans keep TE Dalton Schultz on 3-year, $36M deal
The Houston Texans re-signed tight end Dalton Schultz to a three-year, $36 million contract, with $23.5 million fully guaranteed, NFL Network reported Tuesday....

Buccaneers tag S Antoine Winfield Jr.
Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. received the franchise tag ahead of the Tuesday deadline and would make $17.3 million for the 2024 season if he doesn't reach agreement on a long-term deal with Tampa Bay before July 17....

Russell Wilson Next Team Odds: Steelers, Raiders top short list
Russell Wilson is hitting the open market at a difficult time for a quarterback on the second nine of his career....

Ravens franchise tag DT Justin Madubuike
The Baltimore Ravens placed the franchise tag on defensive tackle Justin Madubuike on Tuesday after failing to reach a long-term contract agreement....

Domestic violence charges dismissed vs. Colts TE Drew Ogletree
The domestic violence charges against Indianapolis Colts tight end Drew Ogletree were dismissed Tuesday, with prosecutors in Hendricks County, Ind., electing not to proceed....

Reports: Jaguars to release CB Darious Williams
Jaguars cornerback Darious Williams will be released in a surprise move after a productive season that included four interceptions and 19 passes defensed....

West Virginia coach Neal Brown gets 1-year contract extension
West Virginia head coach Neal Brown agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension on Tuesday that keeps him in Morgantown through the 2027 season....

No tag for Giants RB Saquon Barkley
New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley appears headed for free agency for the first time in his NFL career, avoiding the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday's deadline to apply the restrictive roster marker....

Jets to release TE C.J. Uzomah
New York Jets tight end C.J. Uzomah was informed he will be released, creating a 2024 cap savings of $5.3 million....

Bears acquire OL Ryan Bates from Bills for fifth-round pick
The Buffalo Bills are trading offensive lineman Ryan Bates to the Chicago Bears for a fifth-round pick in the 2024 draft....