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Reports: Giants sign QB Jameis Winston to 2-year deal
The New York Giants are signing quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year, $8 million contract, according to multiple media reports Friday.,Winston is a 10-year veteran with 87 career starts under his belt. He spent the first five seasons of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2019, Wins...
Ex-No. 1 overall pick, college Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims dies at 65
Former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick and College Football Hall of Famer Kenneth Sims died Friday at age 65, the University of Texas announced.,The university said Sims died peacefully at his home. According to a report, Sims had been battling an illness.,<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en"...
Reports: Texans reach deals with OTs Cam Robinson, Trent Brown
The Houston Texans reportedly agreed to deals with free-agent offensive tackles Cam Robinson and Trent Brown on Friday.,Robinson's one-year deal could be worth as much as $14.5 million with bonuses, according to multiple reports. Brown reportedly will receive $3 million.,Houston is looking for tackl...
Homecoming: Saints reportedly to bring back WR Brandin Cooks
Wide receiver Brandin Cooks and the New Orleans Saints reportedly are headed for a reunion.,Per multiple media outlets on Friday, Cooks agreed to terms on a contract that bring him back to New Orleans. The Saints selected Cooks with the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft.,Cooks, 31, recorded 26...
Agent: Lions sign CB Avonte Maddox to 1-year deal
The Detroit Lions signed former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Avonte Maddox to a one-year contract, agent Jason Chayut confirmed Friday.,Maddox, who turns 29 on March 31, capped his seven-year tenure in Philadelphia with a victory in Super Bowl LIX.,Maddox played in all 17 regular-season games (thr...
Report: QB Aaron Rodgers visiting Steelers on Friday
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is visiting with the Steelers on Friday, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.,A deal with the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player "could be forthcoming," per the report.,The New York Jets released Rodgers on March 12, making him a free agent for the first time in his career...
Giants sign WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey
The New York Giants signed wide receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey to a contract on Friday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team, however ESPN reported it was a one-year pact.,Humphrey, 26, set career highs in catches (31) and receiving yards (293) to go along with one touchdown in 17 games (s...
Report: Chiefs keep DE Charles Omenihu on $7M deal
The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing defensive end Charles Omenihu to a one-year, $7 million deal, ESPN reported.,Omenihu, 27, tallied one sack in six games (one start) during the 2024 regular season and added one sack and one forced fumble during the Chiefs' three-game postseason run.,He missed th...
Titans sign edge rusher Lorenzo Carter
The Tennessee Titans have signed edge rusher Lorenzo Carter, the team announced Thursday.,Carter, a third-round pick by the New York Giants in 2018, spent four seasons with the franchise while appearing in 49 games. During that span, the 29-year-old amassed 153 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and 14.5...
Falcons sign WR Jamal Agnew to 1-year deal
The Atlanta Falcons signed wide receiver and return specialist Jamal Agnew on Thursday. It is a one-year deal worth up to $2.5 million, according to NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.,Agnew spent the 2024 season on the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad while recovering from a leg injury.,The wideout was...
'It's a lot of hate': Shedeur Sanders postpones workouts but remains positive
The Big 12 Conference's inaugural Pro Day had its share of standouts Thursday, but one thing it did not have was Shedeur Sanders working out.,The Colorado quarterback elected not to participate in workouts, though he was in attendance at the event in Frisco, Texas, highlighting the top NFL prospects...
Texans sign veteran CB Ronald Darby
Ronald Darby is staying in the AFC South, as the Houston Texans signed the former Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback on Thursday.,ESPN and NFL Network reported earlier in the week that the Texans' agreement with Darby, 31, was for one year and $2.5 million.,Darby played in 13 games (12 starts) for the ...
Report: Lions adding veteran CB Rock Ya-Sin
The Detroit Lions are fortifying their depth at cornerback by agreeing to terms with veteran Rock Ya-Sin, according to NFL Network on Thursday.,Ya-Sin, 28, played primarily on special teams in his lone season with the San Francisco 49ers, totaling three tackles in 13 games in 2024.,The Lions already...
Reports: Seahawks OLB Uchenna Nwosu reworks contract
Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a reworked contract that will create space under the salary cap, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Nwosu, 28, was slated to earn $26.5 million in the final two years of his contract, ESPN reported. Instead, he will make $19.51 ...
Commanders sign WR Michael Gallup
The Washington Commanders signed wide receiver Michael Gallup to a contract on Thursday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed for Gallup, who returns to the NFL after he retired last offseason.,Gallup, 29, was released from the Las Vegas Raiders' reserve/retired list earlier this month. He signed a ...
Reports: WR Stefon Diggs visiting Patriots on Thursday
Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs is visiting with the New England Patriots, multiple outlets reported.,Diggs, 31, had dinner with team staff on Wednesday night with plans for meetings and a physical on Thursday.,The medical exam will be critical as the four-time Pro Bowl wideout is coming back ...
Ja’Marr Chase Breaks the Bank—and Redefines What WRs Are Worth
Ja’Marr Chase’s $161M deal resets the WR market as contract extensions continue to balloon around the entire NFL....
Reports: Texans, DE Danielle Hunter agree to extension through '26
The Houston Texans liked what they saw with Danielle Hunter in 2024, and they are giving the defensive end a contract extension through the 2026 season, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday.,The 30-year-old veteran, who signed with the Texans as a free agent last March after eight season...
Report: Deebo Samuel gets $17M guaranteed in reworked deal
The Washington Commanders and newly acquired Deebo Samuel agreed on a one-year renegotiated deal that guarantees the wide receiver $17 million, ESPN reported Wednesday.,The Commanders also added another $3 million in incentives, per the report.,The Commanders acquired Samuel from the San Francisco 4...
Reports: Texans signing OT Cam Robinson to 1-year deal
The Houston Texans are signing offensive tackle Cam Robinson to a one-year deal worth up to $14.5 million, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.,The Texans get their replacement at left tackle after trading Laremy Tunsil to Washington earlier this month.,Robinson, 29, will have a base salary of $12 m...