Patriots Defense Adds Matt Judon, Jalen Mills

The New England Patriots are signing former Baltimore Ravens pass-rusher Matt Judon to a four-year, $56 million deal on Monday. His contract includes $32 million over the first two years. The Patriots are also adding former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Jalen Mills to a four-year, $24 million deal with $9 million guaranteed. Along with the […]

Jonnu Smith Reaches Deal With Patriots

Former Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith reached an agreement with the New England Patriots on Monday on a four-year, $50 million deal, according to Smith's agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The deal includes $31.25 million fully guaranteed. The $12.5 million per-year average places Smith third among tight ends behind only George Kittle and Travis Kelce. The […]

Cardinals Give Second-Round Tender To Dennis Gardeck

The Arizona Cardinals are giving impending restricted free-agent outside linebacker Dennis Gardeck a second-round tender after he recorded seven sacks (second on the team) last season in limited playing time. Gardeck, also a special teams captain will make $3.4 million if he re-signs with the Cardinals in 2021. Fellow special teamer and backup linebacker Zeke […]

Buccaneers Give Shaq Barrett A Four-Year Deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are giving pass-rusher Shaq Barrett a four-year deal worth up to $72 million on Monday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The deal includes $36 million fully guaranteed. The Buccaneers elected not to use their franchise tag on Barrett this year, but he will return nonetheless. He broke out in 2019 […]

Lions, Romeo Okwara Reuniting

The Detroit Lions and pass-rusher Romeo Okwara agreed to a three-year deal worth $39 million on Monday, according to a source. The Lions wanted to keep Okwara around after he had a career-high 10 sacks in 2020. He added a career-high 44 combined tackles (11 for loss), 18 QB hits, one pass defensed, three forced […]

Markus Golden Staying With Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are re-signing pass-rusher Markus Golden to a two-year deal that will pay him $9 million on Monday, according to a source. Golden left Arizona for the New York Giants, but he was traded back for a sixth-round draft pick last year and has now elected to stay in the desert. The 30-year-old […]

Vikings, Anthony Barr Agree To Revised Contract

The Minnesota Vikings are finalizing a revised contract with linebacker Anthony Barr on Monday, and he'll now make $10 million in 2021, which includes a fully guaranteed $9.4 million salary. The revised deal also includes $500,000 in per-game roster bonuses and a $100,000 workout bonus. It replaces a $12.9 million deal and Barr can become […]

Clayton Geathers Intends To Play In 2021

Former Indianapolis Colts safety Clayton Geathers, who opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 and to get 100 percent healthy, intends to play again in 2020, according to his new agent Chris Coy. Geathers was a free agent last year and will remain on the open market as the new league year approaches […]

Seahawks Not Engaging Russell Wilson Trade Offers

The Seattle Seahawks still aren't engaging trade offers on quarterback Russell Wilson as we get closer to the point where interested teams will want to know if he could actually be traded. While general manager John Schneider will listen to offers, the sense is that Seattle really isn't interested in dealing Wilson, at least not […]

Kyle Long Coming Out Of Retirement; Visiting With Raiders

Three-time Pro Bowl offensive guard Kyle Long is coming out of retirement and is scheduled to visit with the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday, according to a source. Long is scheduled to visit with the Kansas City Chiefs next. The Raiders are in the market for offensive line help after releasing starting offensive guards Richie […]

49ers Sign Kyle Juszczyk To A Five-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers re-signed fullback Kyle Juszczyk to a five-year, $27 million deal on Sunday night. Juszczyk is listed as a fullback, but he really does so much more for the San Francisco offense besides block for the team's running backs. The 29-year-old means a lot to the Niners offense, but he can be […]

Ravens Pounce On Kevin Zeitler

The Baltimore Ravens reached an agreement on a three-year deal worth up to $22.5 million with former New York Giants offensive guard Kevin Zeitler on Monday, according to a league source. The deal includes $16 million in guarantees. Zeitler was one of the top offensive lineman available after he was released by New York. The […]

Jaguars Restructure Andrew Norwell's Deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars and offensive guard Andrew Norwell agreed to restructure his contract on Monday to free up additional salary cap space for the 2021 season. The restructure converts it into a one-year deal worth up to $12 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed, according to a source. Norwell was an All-Pro in 2017 and […]

Packers Restructure Billy Turner's Contract

The Green Bay Packers continued to clear salary cap space on Saturday ahead of the 2021 season, doing a simple restructure of offensive lineman Billy Turner's contract, according to a source. The move was a straight salary conversion, meaning the Packers are turning Turner's base salary or roster bonus into a signing bonus, which allows […]

Browns Won't Tender Tae Davis

The Cleveland Browns will not extend a tender offer to impending restricted free-agent linebacker/special-teamer Tae Davis, according to a source. Davis will become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year kicks off next Wednesday, March 17. The 24-year-old began his career as an undrafted free agent out of Chattanooga in 2018 and was […]

Ola Adeniyi To Become A Free Agent

With the salary cap tight this year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are unable to tender impending restricted free-agent special teams ace and backup outside linebacker Ola Adeniyi, according to a source. He'll become an unrestricted free agent when the new league year starts next Wednesday, March 17. Adeniyi was signed as an undrafted free agent out […]

Jake Matthews Has Contract Restructured

The Atlanta Falcons restructured left tackle Jake Matthews' contract on Saturday, creating $7.95 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. Per Over the Cap, the Falcons were around $14.2 million over the salary cap before Matthews' restructure. Atlanta converted Matthews' $13 million base salary into a signing bonus. The 29-year-old is under contract […]

49ers Restructure Weston Richburg's Contract

The San Francisco 49ers restructured center Weston Richburg's contract on Saturday, creating $6.875 million worth of salary cap space in 2021 for a player who will likely end up retiring. The 49ers initially inked Richburg to a five-year, $47.5 million deal in March of 2018, and he started 15 games in his first season with […]

Lions Sign Josh Hill

The Detroit Lions signed former New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill to an undisclosed contract on Saturday. New Detroit head coach Dan Campbell has a relationship with Hill when he worked with him as the tight ends coach in New Orleans. Hill spent nine years with the Saints before his release and has 116 […]

Nick Ahmed May Not Return Until Next Week

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (knee) may not be back in the Cactus League lineup until next week as he continues to work his way back from stiffness in his right knee. Ahmed was scratched from the lineup on Monday, and while the team doesn't believe the injury is serious, they also want to err […]

Estevan Florial Among Yankees First Spring Cuts

New York Yankees outfield prospect Estevan Florial was optioned to Triple-A Scranton//Wilkes-Barre among the team's first roster moves in camp on Friday. Right-hander Luis Gil was optioned to Double-A Somerset. Right-hander Luis Medina, infielder Oswald Peraza and right-hander Alexander Vizcaino were optioned to High-A Hudson Valley, while right-hander Yoendrys Gomez was sent to Low-A Tampa. […]

Jay Bruce Making A Case For Bench Spot

New York Yankees veteran first baseman/outfielder Jay Bruce said that he feels the healthiest he has in years while he competes with Mike Tauchman and others for a bench spot this spring as a non-roster invitee. Bruce was 1-for-2 with a walk in Grapefruit League action on Friday, and the three-time All-Star is hitting .400 […]

Jameson Taillon Looking Good This Spring

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings in Grapefruit League action on Friday against the Tigers. His command wasn't excellent, though, as he threw 28 of his 51 pitches for strikes while walking three. However, he allowed only two hits, struck out four and was clocked as high as 95.1 […]

Michael Kopech Dealing With Tight Calf

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitcher Michael Kopech (calf) was originally scheduled to pitch in a Cactus League game on Friday against the Rangers, but he felt tightness in his calf and instead threw a bullpen session. Right-handed reliever Matt Foster also had a setback in spring training with what manager Tony La Russa described as […]

Yasmani Grandal To Play Saturday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (knee) is scheduled to play in the Cactus League game on Saturday against the Angels. Grandal twisted his right knee during running drills on Feb. 24, but he got four at-bats in a B game against the Rangers on Friday. He finished 1-for-4 and will start as the designated […]

Brailyn Marquez Behind In Camp

Chicago Cubs pitching prospect Brailyn Marquez remains behind the rest of the team's arms in spring training after his delayed start to camp, but he has been working through a throwing program, according to manager David Ross. Marquez is ranked by MLB Pipeline as baseball's No. 63 prospect and as Chicago's top prospect. The 22-year-old […]

Craig Kimbrel Struggling Through Delivery Issues

Chicago Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel was charged with four runs in two-thirds of an inning in Friday's Cactus League game against the Brewers. The veteran right-hander has been sorting through delivery issues this spring and has allowed nine runs on seven hits with two walks and one strikeout in 2 2/3 innings. Although it's still […]

Miguel Amaya Optioned Friday

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Miguel Amaya, ranked No. 89 by MLB Pipeline and the team's No. 3 overall prospect, was optioned to Double-A Tennessee on Friday. Catcher Taylor Gushue was also reassigned to minor league camp, leaving veteran Jose Lobaton and P.J. Higgins as the only catchers in major league camp behind Austin Romine, who […]

Anthony Rizzo Optimistic About Extension

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is optimistic about the chances that he'll reach a long-term contract extension with the team. Without a new deal, he will be eligible for free agency next offseason. Rizzo is now 31 years old and is entering his 11th season in the major leagues, but he'd like to chase […]

Packers Alter Preston Smith's Contract

The Green Bay Packers altered outside linebacker Preston Smith's contract on Friday to lower his salary cap number for the 2021 season, according to a source. Smith will have an $8 million salary with a $200,000 workout bonus, a $300,000 46-man roster bonus, a $6.5 million signing bonus and a $1 million base salary. He'll […]