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 […]

J.C. Jackson Seeks Significant Payday In Next Contract

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is looking to become one of the league's premier cornerbacks when it comes to gauging his next contract. For context, Los Angeles Rams cornerback Ramsey inked a five-year, $100 million deal with L.A., which included a $25 million signing bonus and eventually $71 million guaranteed, a steep […]

J.C. Jackson Likely To Hit The Open Market

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson is expected to hit the free-agent market, rather than receive the franchise tag. One of the best playmaking defensive backs in the NFL will surely generate significant interest on the open market. The 26-year-old is coming off a Pro Bowl season in 2021 in which he generated […]

Quandre Diggs Expected To Be Cleared In June

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent safety Quandre Diggs (ankle) is expected to be fully cleared from his ankle injury for all football activities in June, according to sources. Diggs suffered a broken ankle in Week 17 of last year, but his doctors said he's recovering well. It's great news for Diggs as he hits the open […]

Haason Reddick Expected To Test Free Agency

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said that he anticipates outside linebacker Haason Reddick testing the open free-agent market this offseason to test his worth after back-to-back double-digit sack seasons. Reddick had a career-high 12.5 sacks with the Arizona Cardinals in 2020 before recording 11 sacks in 16 games in his first season in Carolina […]

Xavien Howard, Dolphins Reworking Contract

The Miami Dolphins reportedly are reworking defensive back Xavien Howard's contract to remain with the team in 2022. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said, "he made a promise to revisit the deal after adjusting it last summer." The 28-year-old racked up 50 tackles, a sack, five interceptions, two forced fumbles, and two defensive touchdowns over […]

Chandler Jones Not Expected To Remain With Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals are not expected to retain linebacker Chandler Jones. According to Josh Weinfuss of ESPN, "it doesn't sound like Chandler Jones will be a Cardinal in 2022." The 32-year-old racked up 41 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles over 15 games in 2021. He's recorded double-digit sacks in six of his last […]

Texans "Open" To Further Talks With Justin Reid

The Houston Texans have had dialogue with defensive back Justin Reid ahead of free agency and are in open talks about a new contract. He is set to become a free agent after his $2.443 million rookie deal with Houston has expired. "I've talked to his representatives, we've had some dialogue," Texans general manager Nick […]

Browns Hope To Re-Sign Jadeveon Clowney

The Cleveland Browns are hoping to re-sign pass-rusher Jadeveon Clowney, who had nine sacks in just 14 games last year. However, Clowney typically operates on his own timetable, and it's anyone's guess as to where he'll wind up in 2022. Given his nine-sack season, he'll likely command a deal in the double-digit millions. Pro Football […]

Logan Wilson Undergoes Shoulder Surgery

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery last week to fix a torn labrum, according to a source. Wilson played with a full tear of his labrum at the back end of the regular season through the Super Bowl and had 39 tackles (four for loss) and an interception in the playoffs. He […]

Za'Darius Smith A Release Candidate

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith, who was a second-team All-Pro in 2020, is a candidate to be released this offseason. Such a move would free up around $15.3 million in salary cap space. Smith played in just two games in 2021 due to a back injury, and his teammates didn't vote him as […]

Jessie Bates Hopes To Avoid Franchise Tag

Cincinnati Bengals impending free-agent safety Jessie Bates is hoping to avoid playing the 2022 season under the projected franchise tag of $13.5 million. "Some of the top guys got hurt under a franchise tag. It's tough; you only get one shot at this. You just got to play your cards right, I guess you could […]

Packers Interested In Re-Signing De'Vondre Campbell

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team is "very optimistic and hopeful" of re-signing impending free-agent linebacker De'Vondre Campbell. The 28-year-old had a career year in 2021 after signing a one-year deal with Green Bay, so it's no wonder they'd like to bring him back. Campbell had a career-high 146 tackles (102 […]

J.C. Jackson Hasn't Discussed Extension With Patriots

New England Patriots impending free-agent cornerback J.C. Jackson said that the team hasn't been in touch with him about a new contract since the end of the 2021 season. "I guess they feel like they don't need me," Jackson said. "I guess I can't be that important to them. I know I am, but they're […]

Seahawks Hoping To Re-Sign Quandre Diggs

The Seattle Seahawks have opened negotiations with Pro Bowl safety Quandre Diggs with hopes of re-signing him this offseason, according to sources. Diggs is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent on March 16, but the Seahawks are hoping to sign him to a multi-year deal. Seattle would also like to bring back cornerbacks D.J. […]

Patriots Can't Afford To Lose J.C. Jackson

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson leads the league with 25 interceptions since 2018, and he also led the NFL with 23 passes defensed in 2021. He wasn't great in the wild-card playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills, but Jackson will have a big market if he reaches free agency next month. The Patriots would […]

Harold Landry Could Receive The Franchise Tag

Tennessee Titans impending free-agent outside linebacker Harold Landry is coming off a career-high 12-sack season in 2021, and he'll be in high demand if he reaches free agency. A long-term deal for Landry may be more difficult after the massive deal that pass-rusher Bud Dupree got last year, combined with the fact that the Titans […]

Jessie Bates Should Be A Priority For Bengals

Locking up impending free-agent free safety Jessie Bates should be a priority for the Cincinnati Bengals this offseason, just behind rebuilding their offensive line. Bates is third among all safeties with 406 tackles since 2018. He didn't have an excellent regular season in 2021, but Bates led all players with six passes defensed and earned […]

Micah Parsons Played Through Knee Injury

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (knee) said he played all of his outstanding rookie year with a knee injury that he suffered in training camp. It didn't seem to slow him down, as he had 13 sacks, 20 tackles for loss and 30 QB hits in 16 starts on his way to winning Defensive Rookie […]

Steelers Hire Brian Flores As Senior Defensive Assistant

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores as the team's senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach on Saturday. "I am excited about Brian Flores joining our coaching staff given his history of developing and teaching defensive players during his time in the NFL," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said in a statement. […]

Marshon Lattimore A Prime Restructure Candidate

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore is a prime restructure candidate this offseason after signing an extension last year that bumped his salary cap figure to $27.45 million in 2022. He also has $9 million in base salary and a $15 million roster bonus. The 25-year-old's roster bonus can be converted into a signing bonus […]

Aaron Donald Wants Von Miller, Odell Beckham Jr. Back

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, who is rumored to be considering retirement after winning Super Bowl LVI over the Cincinnati Bengals, said that he's open to returning in 2022 if the Rams bring everybody back, including impending free-agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and pass-rusher Von Miller. "I'm gonna enjoy the moment. […]

Jason Pierre-Paul Undergoes Surgery

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (shoulder) underwent surgery on his injured shoulder on Thursday. The veteran pass-rusher missed the final three games of the regular season with the injury, but he returned for two playoff games. The 33-year-old could be held out of spring workouts, but barring any setbacks, he should be good to […]

Aaron Donald Hints At Returning In 2022

Los Angeles Rams All-Pro pass-rusher Aaron Donald hinted that he'll return in 2022 at the team's Super Bowl parade on Wednesday after admitting he'd consider retirement if he won the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. "We built a super team, we can bring the super team back," Donald said. "Why not run it back? […]

Seahawks Still See Jamal Adams As A Difference-Maker

Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Clint Hurtt still views All-Pro safety Jamal Adams as a difference-maker in this defense. "How we use him, that's going to be on me. It's our responsibility, my responsibility to make sure we put him in positions so he can be at his very best, and we know how great he […]

Marlon Humphrey Expected To Be Ready By Training Camp

Baltimore Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey (pectoral) expects to be ready by the start of training camp. His season ended after suffering a torn right pectoral muscle in Week 13. The 25-year-old's rehab process is "going well," and "it feels good to get back healthy again. "It's going well," Humphrey said. "I've been rehabbing that […]

Roquan Smith A Candidate For Contract Extension

Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith is an obvious candidate to receive a new deal. He'll turn 25 this year, is the leader of the defense and is coming off back-to-back Pro Bowl-quality seasons. Smith will play the 2022 season under the fifth-year option at $9.735 million guaranteed, but a new contract could reduce his salary […]

Von Miller Expected To Explore His Options In Free Agency

Los Angeles Rams pass-rusher Von Miller is fully expected to explore free agency this offseason. Miller has enjoyed his time in Los Angeles after being acquired in a trade from the Denver Broncos at midseason and just won the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, so a return is possible. But with this […]

Aaron Donald Considering Retirement

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is mulling retirement. During the Super Bowl LVI pregame show, NBC's Rodney Harrison revealed that Donaldson would consider calling it quits if L.A. were to defeat the Bengals on Sunday. However, a lot could change ahead of the 2022-23 campaign, regardless if the Rams are successful in capturing […]

Rams Elevate Eric Weddle From Practice Squad

The Los Angeles Rams elevated defensive back Eric Weddle to the team's active roster from their practice squad ahead of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals. He racked up nine tackles in the NFC Championship Game win over the San Francisco 49ers. The 37-year-old came out of retirement to join the Rams ahead of […]