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Jags picking up options for Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne
The Jacksonville Jaguars will exercise the fifth-year options for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Travis Etienne.,General manager Trent Baalke confirmed the widely anticipated moves on Saturday for the pair of 2021 first-round draft picks.,Lawrence, the No. 1 overall pick in that draft,...
Top 10 prospects eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft
The backlog of players with COVID eligibility is finally coming to a close and the last of the super seniors are ready to turn pro.,That means the 2025 draft class should bring superior depth with quality talent available deep into the third day of next year's NFL draft.,Early expectations reveal th...
Eagles go trade wild, make nine deals during draft
The Philadelphia Eagles played an aggressive version of "Let's Make A Deal" during the final two days of the NFL draft.,The Eagles made nine trades during the seven-round draft, reportedly the most since draft deals began being tracked in 1990.,One of the deals came to move up to the second round Fr...
NFL draft: Broncos trade up in fourth round, pick Oregon WR Troy Franklin
The Denver Broncos made a splash on Saturday by trading up to select Oregon wide receiver Troy Franklin in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.,Selected with the 102nd overall pick, Franklin will see a familiar face in the Broncos' first-round selection: his Oregon quarterback, Bo Nix.,"It is ver...
Jerry Jones, Cowboys 'keenly interested' in Ezekiel Elliott
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones expressed interest in the team welcoming back Ezekiel Elliott.,Jones addressed reporters on Friday after the completion of the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Cowboys did not select a running back in the first two days of the three-day event.,"First of all, th...
Report: Chargers to pick up fifth-year option of LT Rashawn Slater
The Los Angeles Chargers are picking up the fifth-year option on left tackle Rashawn Slater, ESPN reported Saturday.,Slater was the No. 13 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Chargers, who used the No. 5 overall pick on Notre Dame left tackle Joe Alt in this year's draft on Thursday.,Alt is ex...
Teams focus on linemen in Rounds 2 and 3 of draft
Teams took a pass on quarterbacks and turned toward the trenches during the second day of the NFL Draft on Friday night in Detroit., ,In Rounds 2 and 3, teams combined to select 16 offensive linemen, 10 interior defensive linemen and four edge rushers. The picks might have lacked the pizzazz of Roun...
Report: Patrick Mahomes to restructure pact, lessen Chiefs' cap hit
Star quarterback Patrick Mahomes plans to restructure his contract with the Kansas City Chiefs, freeing up $21.6 million against the salary cap, ESPN reported Tuesday....
Texans land coveted free agent DE Danielle Hunter
Four-time Pro Bowl pass-rusher Danielle Hunter, perhaps the biggest remaining free agent, is leaving the Minnesota Vikings and joining the Houston Texans on a two-year, $49 million deal, multiple reports said Tuesday....
Reports: Steelers deal WR Diontae Johnson to Panthers
The Carolina Panthers acquired Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson on Tuesday in exchange for cornerback Donte Jackson, multiple reports said....
Report: Jets QB Aaron Rodgers in running to be RFK Jr.'s VP
Aaron Rodgers is working toward returning to the field next season, but the New York Jets quarterback may be asked to work in another field altogether this fall....
Report: LB Patrick Queen lands 3-year, $41M deal with Steelers
Free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen, who spent his first four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, is joining the rival Pittsburgh Steelers on a three-year, $41 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday....
Ex-Jags employee sentenced to 78 months for stealing $22M
A former Jaguars employee who embezzled more than $22 million from the NFL team was sentenced to 78 months in prison on Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Jacksonville....
Report: No trade market has emerged for Bears QB Justin Fields
A trade market for Bears quarterback Justin Fields has yet to develop, ESPN reported on Tuesday, citing sources that most teams view the 2021 first-round pick as a backup....
Report: Browns, QB Jameis Winston agree to 1-year deal
The Cleveland Browns are signing veteran quarterback Jameis Winston to a one-year, $8.7 million contract, The Athletic reported Tuesday....
Reports: Derrick Henry agrees to 2-year deal with Ravens
Free agent running back Derrick Henry is signing a two-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, multiple media outlets reported on Tuesday....
Derek Watt retires after 7 NFL seasons
Derek Watt, the middle brother in the football-playing Watt brothers trio, announced his retirement from the NFL....
Reports: Commanders signing QB Marcus Mariota
The Washington Commanders are signing journeyman quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year contract, multiple outlets reported Tuesday....
Free agency roundup: Panthers continue OL investment
Carolina continued reconstructing its offensive line on Tuesday with a four-year, $53 million contract agreement with guard Damien Lewis....
Bengals awarded third-round pick in NFL's draft flub
Courtesy of an accounting error by the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals added a third-round draft pick initially awarded as a sixth-rounder when the league released compensatory draft selections....