Football Page 497 - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
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....
Vikings release former starting RB Alexander Mattison
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released running back Alexander Mattison, who had started the first 13 games last season before losing that role to Ty Chandler in December....
Devin Brown, Will Howard ready for QB competition at Ohio State
Ohio State's Devin Brown had a strong message Monday for people who think he's intimidated by a tough quarterback room this spring....
Broncos to accept $85M cap hit, inform QB Russell Wilson of imminent release
Quarterback Russell Wilson will be released next week at the start of the new league year on March 13, ending a dramatic two-year run in Denver with the Broncos absorbing a record dead-cap hit of $85 million....
The most realistic (and logical) option for the Buccaneers now is Baker Mayfield
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to keep wide receiver Mike Evans in the fold for a couple more years, announcing an agreement on an extension Monday. Now Baker Mayfield is sitting around waiting for that same call or text from his agent with the same news Evans received. It only makes sense af...
Chiefs place $19.8M franchise tag on CB L'Jarius Sneed
The Kansas City Chiefs placed the franchise tag on cornerback L'Jarius Sneed on Monday....
The Buccaneers finally came to their senses with Mike Evans
Mike Evans is a Hall of Fame talent. His 1,255 receiving yards last season makes him the only player in NFL history to record 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 10 NFL seasons. Regardless of whether the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Baker May...
Report: Jaguars releasing DT Folorunso Fatukasi
The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, NFL Network reported Monday on the veteran's 29th birthday....
