Raiders Sign Maxx Crosby To Four-Year Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Pro Bowl defensive end Maxx Crosby to a four-year, $98.98 million contract extension with $95 million in new money and $53 million guaranteed on Friday, according to sources. Crosby is now the NFL's fourth highest-paid edge rusher at his $23.75 million annual average. The 24-year-old was a steal in the... Read More

Deshaun Watson Won't Face Criminal Charges

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not face criminal charges after the grand jury didn't find enough evidence on Friday. There were nine sexual-assault accusations, and none were found to be criminal. Now that we have a little more clarity on Watson's legal situation that kept him sidelined for all of 2021, his trade market... Read More

Texans Sign Cedric Ogbuehi On Friday

The Houston Texans are signing former Cincinnati Bengals first-rounder and veteran offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi to an undisclosed one-year deal on Friday, according to a source. Ogbuehi will reunite with offensive line coach George Warhop, who coached him in Jacksonville. The 29-year-old spent last season with the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks and only played... Read More

Chargers Tender Donald Parham Jr.

The Los Angeles Chargers tendered exclusive-rights free-agent tight end Donald Parham Jr. on Friday, according to a source. Parham is expected to return to the Bolts in 2022, and he has been fully cleared from the concussion that put him on Injured Reserve to finish last season. The 24-year-old caught 20 of 27 targets for... Read More

Falcons Restructuring Matt Ryan's Contract

The Atlanta Falcons are restructuring quarterback Matt Ryan's contract to clear salary cap space for the 2022 season. Ryan is owed a $7.5 million roster bonus on March 19 and has a $16.25 million salary for the upcoming season. His $48.662 million cap hit for the 2022 season was the largest in the league heading... Read More

Cowboys Have Contacted Bobby Wagner

The Dallas Cowboys have contacted free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner and expressed their interest in having him play for defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who coached him in Seattle, according to a source. The Seahawks released the 31-year-old tackle machine this week after drafting him all the way back in 2012. Wagner was scheduled to carry a... Read More

DeMarcus Lawrence Not Going Anywhere

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence turned down a pay cut, but ESPN's Ed Werder quoted a team source by saying, "DeMarcus Lawrence isn't going anywhere." Lawrence will make $19 million in base salary this year and is scheduled to count $27 million against the salary cap, which is the fifth-highest cap number in the... Read More

Bears Release Eddie Goldman

After trying to trade him, the Chicago Bears are releasing nose tackle Eddie Goldman on Friday, according to a source. Goldman is only 28 years old and will have a nice market in free agency. He was originally a second-round pick by the Bears in the 2015 draft out of Florida State. Goldman managed 22... Read More

Texans Bringing Back Jeff Driskel

The Houston Texans are re-signing quarterback Jeff Driskel and will give him a shot at quarterback again after trying him at tight end. Driskel will return on a one-year deal for the 2022 season. The 28-year-old finished last year on Injured Reserve after fracturing his collarbone in December. In four NFL seasons, Driskel has played... Read More

Steelers Place Tender On Dwayne Haskins

The Pittsburgh Steelers are using an original-round tender on restricted free-agent quarterback Dwayne Haskins, according to a source. Haskins will make $2.54 million on the tender this season. The Steelers were always expected to bring Haskins back, especially after Ben Roethlisberger retired. Pittsburgh picked Haskins up after he was released by the Washington Commanders, but... Read More

Steelers Re-Sign Miles Killebrew

The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed safety Miles Killebrew to a two-year, $4 million deal on Friday, according to a source. Killebrew had 13 tackles (nine solo) and one tackle for a loss in 17 games (no starts) in his first year in Pittsburgh in 2021. He's expected to once again serve as a core special teams... Read More

Steelers Considering Jacoby Brissett

The Pittsburgh Steelers are discussing the possibility of signing Miami Dolphins impending free-agent quarterback Jacoby Brissett, according to sources. Brissett, who has started 37 games in his career, could be an option because of his past relationship with four current Steelers assistant coaches, including offensive coordinator Matt Canada. The 29-year-old Brissett started 30 games for... Read More

Eagles Giving Jason Kelce $14 Million In 2022

The Philadelphia Eagles are giving center Jason Kelce what is essentially a one-year deal worth $14 million in 2022, according to a source. Kelce will play another season as the league's highest-paid center. The 34-year-old veteran announced on Thursday that he will return for another season after contemplating retirement yet again this offseason. Kelce battled... Read More

Malcolm Butler Visiting Texans

The Houston Texans are visiting with free-agent cornerback Malcolm Butler on Friday, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly. Butler retired last year while with the Arizona Cardinals due to personal reasons. The former Pro Bowler in 2015 and Super Bowl hero with the New England Patriots last played in 2020 with the... Read More

Jaguars Release Carlos Hyde

The Jacksonville Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde on Friday, according to a source. Hyde played in only 12 games for the Jaguars in his first year with the team and finished the season on Injured Reserve with a concussion. The 31-year-old veteran finished with 253 rushing yards and a touchdown on carries, and he... Read More

Bears Release Tarik Cohen

The Chicago Bears are releasing running back Tarik Cohen (knee) on Friday with an injury designation, according to a source. Cohen hasn't been able to pass a physical stemming from his knee injury in 2020, but his goal is to be ready for the upcoming season after he missed all of 2021. The 26-year-old is... Read More

Jason Kelce Returning In 2022

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced on social media on Thursday that he will return for the 2022 season. The 34-year-old has considered retirement the last couple of offseasons, but he said he's still having way too much fun playing football. Kelce has battle injuries consistently, but the five-time Pro Bowler and four-time first-team All-Pro... Read More

Teams Continue To Call On Fletcher Cox

Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox was nearly dealt at last year's trade deadline, and teams around the league have continued to call on him this offseason. Cox, who made six straight Pro Bowls from 2015-20, had 35 tackles (25 solo), seven tackles for loss, 12 QB hits, two forced fumbles, one fumble... Read More

Bengals Won't Tender Wyatt Ray

The Cincinnati Bengals will not tender a contract to outside linebacker Wyatt Ray, according to a source. Ray played in 15 games for the Bengals in 2021 but will now become an unrestricted free agent. The 25-year-old recorded 15 tackles (five solo), one forced fumble and one sack in his 15 games played last year.... Read More

Raiders To Release Cory Littleton

The Las Vegas Raiders informed linebacker Cory Littleton that they will release him when the new league year begins next week, according to a source. Littleton had a nice year in 2021, accumulating 98 tackles (51 solo), four passes defensed, one fumble recovery and half a sack in 17 games (13 starts) for the Raiders... Read More

Lamarcus Joyner Re-Signs With Jets

The New York Jets re-signed veteran safety Lamarcus Joyner to an undisclosed one-year deal on Thursday, according to his agent. Joyner suffered a season-ending triceps injury in Week 1 of last year. The 31-year-old entered the season as the starting safety opposite Marcus Maye. With Maye likely to leave in free agency, the Jets decided... Read More

Texans Working Out DaeSean Hamilton

The Houston Texans are working out former Denver Broncos wide receiver DaeSean Hamilton on Friday. Hamilton was released by the Broncos earlier this week. The 27-year-old tore his ACL last May and missed all of the 2021 season. In three prior seasons with the Broncos, Hamilton combined for 81 catches on 141 targets for 833... Read More

Titans Release Darrynton Evans

The Tennessee Titans released running back Darrynton Evans on Thursday. Evans, who was a third-round pick in 2020, played in just six games in the last two years due to injuries. The 23-year-old had only two carries for seven yards in one game in 2021 and rushed 14 times for 54 yards in five games... Read More

Tyler Conklin Wants To Re-Sign With Vikings

Minnesota Vikings impending free-agent tight end Tyler Conklin said he "would love" to re-sign with the team for the 2022 season. Conklin had a career-high 61 catches for 593 yards and three touchdowns in 2021, and it helped that Irv Smith didn't play all year due to injury. His best path to fantasy relevance again... Read More

Colts Could Be A Fit For Zach Ertz

The Indianapolis Colts could be a perfect fit for Arizona Cardinals impending free-agent tight end Zach Ertz. Jack Doyle just announced his retirement, and Ertz played for head coach Frank Reich in Philadelphia when Reich was the offensive coordinator from 2016 to 2017. The Colts were also interested in Ertz last offseason and at the... Read More

N'Keal Harry A Trade Candidate

New England Patriots wide receiver N'Keal Harry is a potential trade candidate before next month's draft, according to a source. Teams have been showing interest in the 2019 first-rounder. Harry has been a massive disappointment for the Patriots in three seasons. The 24-year-old had just 12 catches on 22 targets for 184 yards in 12... Read More

49ers Sign JaMycal Hasty, Nate Sudfeld

The San Francisco 49ers signed running back JaMycal Hasty and quarterback Nate Sudfeld on Thursday. San Fran also inked defensive lineman Kevin Givens, defensive lineman Maurice Hurst and offensive lineman Colton McKivitz to one-year deals. Sudfeld received a one-year, fully guaranteed $2 million deal with upside to get it to $3 million. Some people believe... Read More

Raheem Mostert Will Be Ready For 2022 Season

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (knee) is making a full recovery and will be ready to play this season, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Mostert underwent tests this week in Dallas with Dr. Dan Cooper after suffering a cartilage injury in his knee early in 2021. He played in just one game... Read More

Browns To Tender D'Ernest Johnson

The Cleveland Browns plan to tender a contract to restricted free-agent running back D'Ernest Johnson at the right-of-first-refusal level, according to a source. If another team doesn't steal him away, Johnson will be set to make $2.43 million in 2022. The 26-year-old took advantage of his opportunities when he had them last year, finishing with... Read More

Ryan Fitzpatrick Makes Sense For Bills

Washington Commanders impending free-agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick makes a lot of sense to be Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's backup in 2022. Mitchell Trubisky, who was Allen's backup last year, will move on in free agency and could land a big deal at the top of a weak free-agent class. Fitzpatrick was previously with the... Read More