Melvin Gordon III Unlikely To Re-Sign?

There had been mutual interest in Denver Broncos free-agent running back Melvin Gordon III returning in 2022, but it looks like that won't be happening. Gordon had 1,904 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns while catching 60 passes for 371 yards and three receiving touchdowns in a split backfield in Denver the last two years, but […]

Packers Release Za'Darius Smith

The Green Bay Packers released Pro Bowl pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith on Monday, according to a source. Smith's salary cap number of $27.6 million this year was never going to work for a team trying to get under the cap in 2022. The 29-year-old also played in only one game last season due to a back […]

Browns Fielding Trade Calls For Baker Mayfield

The Cleveland Browns aren't entirely sold on going forward with Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback and are fielding exploratory trade calls on him, according to league sources not authorized to speak. The Browns are exploring trade scenarios for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson as well. Cleveland isn't expected to land Watson, however. Mayfield played […]

Falcons, Jake Matthews Agree On Three-Year Extension

The Atlanta Falcons and left tackle Jake Matthews agreed on a three-year contract extension on Monday, according to sources. Matthew receives $52.5 million over the first three years of the deal with a new money average of $18.5 million. The deal will give the Falcons some much-needed salary cap space for this season. The 30-year-old […]

Bills Give Mitch Morse A Two-Year Deal

The Buffalo Bills are giving center Mitch Morse a two-year, $19.5 million contract extension on Monday with $12 million guaranteed, according to a source. Morse is now under contract through the 2024 season, and his pay for the 2022 season increases from $8.5 million to $11.25 million. The 29-year-old will continue to help protect quarterback […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Ryan Jensen

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed center Ryan Jensen to a three-year, $39 million deal on Sunday night, according to Jensen's agent. Jensen will earn $23 million guaranteed upon signing. News of the re-signing came just hours after quarterback Tom Brady announced that he is unretiring to return to Tampa. Jensen made the Pro Bowl for […]

Vikings Tender Kicker Greg Joseph

The Minnesota Vikings are tendering restricted free-agent kicker Greg Joseph on Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Joseph's tender will be worth $2.433 million in 2022. Joseph led the league in touchback percentage last year and improved as the season went on. The 27-year-old made 86.8% of his 38 field-goal tries (five misses) and made […]

Lions Bringing Back Tim Boyle

The Detroit Lions are re-signing quarterback Tim Boyle to a one-year, $2 million deal that includes $1.75 million guaranteed on Monday, according to sources. Boyle can earn another $500,000 in incentives. The 27-year-old started three games for the Lions last year when Jared Goff was unavailable, and he threw three touchdowns and six interceptions in […]

Patriots Give Brian Hoyer A Two-Year Deal

The New England Patriots agreed with veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer on a two-year, $4 million deal on Monday that includes $3 million guaranteed and incentives, according to a source. Hoyer will return to mentor young QB Mac Jones as he heads into his sophomore season. The 36-year-old is more of a coach than a player […]

Darrel Williams Heading To Free Agency

The Kansas City Chiefs tried to reach an agreement with running back Darrel Williams ahead of the negotiating window that opens on Monday, but the two sides haven't struck a deal, according to sources. The 26-year-old is headed to free agency following a breakout season with over 1,000 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns. Williams took […]

Preston Smith Inks Four-Year Extension

The Green Bay Packers agreed to a four-year extension worth $52.5 million in new money with pass-rusher Preston Smith on Monday, according to a source. He'll receive $65 million over five years in all with a chance to make $71 million. Smith will make $14 million in Year 1 of the deal. The 29-year-old was […]

Davante Adams Won't Play On Franchise Tag

Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams has informed the team that he won't play on the franchise tag, and the two sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, according to sources. Adams received the tag last week, but this will be an interesting situation to watch as free agency opens this week. […]

Top 10 Free Agent Running Back Rankings

What a wonderful time for sports! Russell Wilson is a Bronco, Khalil Mack is a Charger, and baseball is back! It's been quite the action-packed week to say the least. The best part? It's only going to get more chaotic. Starting on March 14th, NFL teams can begin negotiating with players, looking to boost their roster […]

Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty Sunday

The New England Patriots re-signed defensive back Devin McCourty to a one-year deal worth $9 million on Sunday, according to a source. The veteran safety will return to New England for his 13th season. McCourty's salary cap charge will be lower than $9 million in 2022, which is important for a Patriots team with around […]

Bills Bring Back Isaiah McKenzie

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a two-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie on Sunday. The deal will be worth $8 million. The 26-year-old finished the 2021 regular season with 20 receptions on 26 targets for 178 yards and one touchdown in 15 games (two starts) for Buffalo. He also contributed nine carries for […]

Cardinals Finalize Three-Year Deal With Zach Ertz

The Arizona Cardinals finalized a three-year deal to re-sign three-time Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz on Sunday, according to a source. Ertz will come back on a deal ($31.65 million) that keeps him among the league's top-10 highest-paid tight ends at the age of 31. The move is nothing but great news for the […]

Chargers Reportedly To Extend Contract Of Dustin Hopkins

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Dustin Hopkins is expected to agree to a contract extension, with the terms of the deal being finalized by next week. The 31-year-old split time between Washington and L.A. last season, finishing by nailing 30 of his 34 attempts. He also tied Justin Tucker by sinking 13 field goals between 40 […]

Kirk Cousins Agrees On Contract Extension

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has agreed to a one-year, $35 million extension. The deal is fully guaranteed, complete with a no-trade clause, meaning the veteran could conceivably suit up for the Vikings through 2023. Cousins remained one of the most accurate quarterbacks in the league during the 2021-22 campaign, finishing with 4,221 passing yards, […]

Michael Gallup Agrees To Multi-Year Contract

Wide receiver Michael Gallup has agreed to a $62.5 million contract that will keep him in Dallas for the next five years. The 26-year-old has compiled 2,902 yards and 15 touchdowns throughout his four seasons with the Cowboys. However, Gallup battled injuries during the 2021-22 campaign, with his season coming to a premature end after […]

Tom Brady To Return For The 2022-23 Campaign

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will return for the 2022-23 campaign. The multi-time Super Bowl Champion announced his retirement over a month ago. However, after taking some time to think things over, he will be back on the field for his 23rd season in the National Football League. Unquestionably, this is good news for […]

Lions Re-Sign C.J. Moore

The Detroit Lions re-signed safety C.J. Moore to a one-year deal worth up to $2.4 million on Sunday. Moore, who is a core special teams player for the Lions, will receive $800,000 guaranteed. In his three seasons in Detroit, he has played a total of 855 special teams snaps. From a defensive standpoint, he has […]

Patriots Using Second-Round Tender On Jakobi Meyers

The New England Patriots have decided to use a second-round tender on restricted free-agent wide receiver Jakobi Meyers, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The Patriots won't tender fullback Jakob Johnson, who is expected to have a market for his services in free agency. The second-round tender is worth $3.986 million in 2022. Meyers finished […]

Broncos Could Be In Market For Chandler Jones

Adding a new pass-rusher to pair with Bradley Chubb is a massive need for the Denver Broncos this offseason, especially in the tough AFC West. The Broncos are also in a very good spot to go out and spend in free agency (around $23 million in salary cap space), even after their blockbuster trade for […]

Colts Not Expected To Tender Taylor Stallworth

The Indianapolis Colts are not expected to tender restricted free-agent defensive tackle Taylor Stallworth, according to his agent. However, the Colts haven't ruled out bringing Stallworth back in 2022 after he recorded 16 tackles and three sacks for the Colts last season. The 26-year-old also had 16 tackles (11 solo), four tackles for loss and […]

Broncos Extend Andrew Beck

The Denver Broncos gave restricted free-agent fullback/tight end Andrew Beck an undisclosed one-year deal on Sunday, according to his agent. Denver envisions Beck's hybrid position type have a role in their offense under new head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Beck has just one carry for three yards and has caught nine of 12 targets for 90 […]

Saints, Panthers Have Made Offers For Deshaun Watson

The New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers have made offers for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and are likely to meet with him soon, according to sources. Other teams are also involved with Watson. He has a no-trade clause and wants to meet with interested teams before formally waiving his no-trade clause. The 26-year-old won't […]

Chiefs Expected To Trade Or Release Frank Clark

The expectation around the league is that the Kansas City Chiefs will either trade or release defensive end Frank Clark. If he's not traded or released, his contract must be reworked, and his $26.3 million salary cap hit is a tough sell for the Chiefs. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler lists the San Francisco 49ers as a […]

Panthers Restructure Pat Elflein's Contract

The Carolina Panthers converted $4.865 million of center Pat Elflein's 2022 compensation into a signing bonus on Sunday, which creates $2.432 million in salary cap space for this season, according to a source. The Panthers continue to move money around to create cap space in 2022, and they are now closing in on $30 million […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Aaron Stinnie

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed offensive guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year deal worth $1.4 million on Saturday. Stinnie can make as much as $2.5 million next season with incentives. The 28-year-old has been with Tampa for the last three seasons, mainly serving as offensive line depth. However, with guards Ali Marpet and Alex Cappa […]

Dont'a Hightower More Likely To Leave In Free Agency

ESPN Boston's Mike Reiss lists New England Patriots linebackers Dont'a Hightower, Ja'Whaun Bentley and Jamie Collins Sr., offensive tackle Trent Brown and cornerback J.C. Jackson as those impending free agents more likely to depart the team this offseason. Hightower could be a landing spot in Pittsburgh due to his Brian Flores connection. He's heading into […]