Lions Re-Sign Tracy Walker

The Detroit Lions re-signed safety Tracy Walker to a three-year, $25 million deal that includes $17 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a source. Walker should be firmly in the IDP mix at his position yet again in 2022 after recording a career-high 108 tackles (74 solo), three tackles for loss, one interception, six passes […]

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 […]

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 […]

Teams Asking About Danielle Hunter

Multiple NFL teams have inquired about the trade availability of Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter, according to sources. The Vikings aren't believed to be actively shopping Hunter, but multiple executives believe he is available due to salary cap issues -- the Vikings are $15.7 million over the cap. Hunter's $18 million roster […]

Saints Restructure Marshon Lattimore's Deal

The New Orleans Saints restructured cornerback Marshon Lattimore's contract on Saturday for the 2022 season, according to a source. The team turned his base salary ($24 million) into a signing bonus to create $18.45 million in salary cap space for the upcoming season. As of right now, the Saints are now projected to be $5 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Chargers Acquire Khalil Mack From Bears

The Los Angeles Chargers are sending a second-round pick and a sixth-round pick in 2023 for Chicago Bears six-time Pro Bowl defensive end Khalil Mack on Thursday, according to sources. Mack only played in seven games in 2021 due to a foot injury, but when he's healthy, he has game-changing talent and will be a […]

Lions Will Release Trey Flowers

The Detroit Lions informed defensive end Trey Flowers that they will release him on the first day of the 2022 league year next week. Flowers has been a good player for the Lions, but he's been hit hard by injuries in the last two years and has only played in 14 games in 2020 and […]

Commanders Expected To Release Landon Collins

The Washington Commanders are expected to release star defensive back Landon Collins after the two sides couldn't agree on a restructured contract. Collins will hit free agency and should cash in once again after recording 81 tackles (51 solo), seven tackles for loss, two interceptions, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and three sacks in […]

Rams Confident They Can Lure Von Miller Back

The Los Angeles Rams are confident that the contract they offer impending free-agent linebacker Von Miller, which could range from $14-16 million per year, will be enough to convince him to return to the team. Miller has expressed hints on social media that he'd be willing to return to the Denver Broncos, where he played […]

Saints Restructure Cameron Jordan, Tanoh Kpassagnon

The New Orleans Saints restructured the contracts of defensive ends Cameron Jordan and Tanoh Kpassagnon on Thursday to create $12.445 million in salary cap space for the 2022 season, according to a source. The Saints also re-signed exclusive-rights free agents Carl Granderson and Jalen Dalton on Thursday. This will be the second straight year that […]

Julian Stanford Re-Signs With The Panthers

The Carolina Panthers re-signed linebacker Julian Stanford on Wednesday. He was a special teams standout, racking up 14 tackles (seven on special teams) and a forced fumble over 17 games in 2021. The 31-year-old had previous stints with the Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars. Stanford has a crucial role on […]

Bobby Wagner Could End Up Back In The NFC West

Former Seattle Seahawk star linebacker Bobby Wagner reportedly could end up back in the NFC West. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, Wagner is drawing interest from the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Arizona Cardinals. Seattle released Wagner on Tuesday, who carried a cap hit of $20 million in 2022 on […]

Jordan Hicks Released By Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are releasing linebacker Jordan Hicks. The 29-year-old spent each of the past three seasons with the team and didn't miss a single regular season game, compiling triple-digit tackles each year. Last year, he even added a career-high four sacks. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Cardinals are making the move to release […]

Byron Jones Undergoes Surgery On Ankle

Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones (ankle) has undergone surgery on his ankle. He's expected to have a recovery period of about two months, meaning he'll be ready for action well ahead of training camp this year. The veteran was a key component of what was at times a dominant Miami defense last year. He was […]

J.C. Jackson To Have Plenty Of Interest

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson, who didn't receive the franchise tag on Tuesday, will set the market in a big way this offseason. The Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers and Miami Dolphins will all have legitimate interest in the 26-year-old All-Pro, according to sources. Other teams will likely jump […]

Seahawks Release Bobby Wagner

The Seattle Seahawks informed eight-time All-Pro and Pro Bowl linebacker Bobby Wagner that they are releasing him on Tuesday, according to a source. Wagner arrived in Seattle on the same day as quarterback Russell Wilson in 2012, and they both leave the team on the same day in 2022. Wagner was the team's second-round pick […]

Titans Sign Harold Landry To Five-Year Deal

The Tennessee Titans re-signed outside linebacker Harold Landry to a five-year, $87.5 million contract extension with $52.5 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to sources. The Titans prioritized bringing the 25-year-old pass-rusher back after he had a career-high 12 sacks last season in the last year of his rookie deal. Landry was selected by Tennessee in […]

Carlton Davis Expected To Hit Free Agency

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to let impending free-agent cornerback Carlton Davis hit the open market to gauge his value in free agency. Tampa wasn't prepared to use the franchise tag on Davis at $17.287 million, even if they didn't have to use it on wide receiver Chris Godwin. It's entirely possible that Davis […]

Panthers Restructure Shaq Thompson's Contract

The Carolina Panthers restructured linebacker Shaq Thompson's contract on Monday to clear more salary cap space for the 2022 season. It comes after the team restructured offensive lineman Taylor Moton's contract last week. The specifics of Thompson's restructured contract weren't disclosed. The 27-year-old had one of his best seasons in 2021 despite missing three games […]

Bengals Put Franchise Tag On Jessie Bates

The Cincinnati Bengals placed the franchise tag on star safety Jessie Bates on Monday, according to a source. The Bengals were expected to use the tag on Bates all along, as a long-term deal between Bates and the Bengals appears unlikely before the deadline this summer. Tagging the 25-year-old will cost the team around $13 […]

Von Miller Expected To Have Robust Market

Los Angeles Rams impending free-agent pass-rusher Von Miller was a key figure in the team's Super Bowl run to close out last season, and he's expected to have a robust free-agent market as a result. Miller recorded four sacks, six tackles for loss and six QB hits in the playoffs. He could make as much […]

DeMarcus Lawrence Refuses To Take Pay Cut

Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly declined to take a pay cut after he was asked by the team. The Cowboys are currently way over the salary cap entering the 2022 season, and Lawrence played in only seven games in 2021 due to a foot injury. The 29-year-old had 21 tackles (16 solo), five […]

Raiders, Maxx Crosby Have Begun Contract Talks

The Las Vegas Raiders and defensive end Maxx Crosby have begun contract extension talks and they are going very well, according to league sources. There is a very good chance that Crosby will get a new deal done before quarterback Derek Carr, and the Raiders are working to make Crosby one of the highest-paid defensive […]

Chargers Could Go After J.C. Jackson, Stephon Gilmore

The Los Angeles Chargers could be in the mix for New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson and/or Carolina Panthers impending free-agent corner Stephon Gilmore this offseason. Jackson isn't expected to receive the franchise tag from the Patriots, so both he and Gilmore could reach the open market when the new league year begins […]

Packers, Jaire Alexander Resume Contract Talks

The Green Bay Packers and star cornerback Jaire Alexander have resumed contract extension talks, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The former Pro Bowler missed some time in 2021 due to injury, but he has proven to be phenomenal when healthy. Just 24 years old, Alexander has racked up five interceptions, 44 passes defended, 188 […]

Tyrann Mathieu Expected To Test Free Agency

Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu is expected to test the open market, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. While a return to Kansas City is very much on the table for the Honey Badger, he's going to explore other options when free agency comes around. The three-time Pro Bowler appeared in 16 games this […]

Rams Could Restructure Aaron Donald's Contract

The Los Angeles Rams could restructure star defensive tackle Aaron Donald's contract to give him "a big raise in 2022." The 31-year-old has been named the Defensive Player of the Year three times and has been an All-Pro seven times already in his career. He has three years left in his contract and was considering […]

Jessie Bates III Set To Receive Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III is expected to receive the franchise tag for the 2022 season, with the hope that the two sides can ultimately work out a long-term contract extension, per Tyler Dragon of USA Today. Bates is coming off another solid season in the Bengals' secondary where he compiled 88 tackles, four […]