Harrison Smith Agrees To Restructured Contract

Six-time Pro Bowl safety Harrison Smith has agreed to a restructured contract and will play his 13th season with the Minnesota Vikings at age 35 in 2024, according to sources. Smith was the 29th overall pick in 2012 by the Vikings out of Notre Dame. He has 34 career interceptions and has become one of […]

Panthers To Visit With Jadeveon Clowney

The Carolina Panthers will host three-time Pro Bowler Jadeveon Clowney on a visit this week, according to sources. Clowney is drawing interest from a few teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, but he is exploring a return home first. The 31-year-old veteran pass-rusher is a native of Rock Hill, North Carolina, and played his college ball […]

Bobby Wagner Signing With Commanders

Seattle Seahawks perennial Pro Bowler and All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is signing a one-year deal worth a maximum value of $8.5 million on Wednesday with the Washington Commanders, according to sources. The deal includes $6 million in guarantees. New Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was with Wagner for a decade in Seattle and will be […]

Khalil Mack Staying With Chargers

Eight-time Pro Bowl defensive end and former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack will stay with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2024 and free up salary cap space for the team by agreeing to restructure his deal, according to sources. That wasn't the case for receiver Mike Williams, who was released on Wednesday. […]

49ers Sign Eric Kendricks To One-Year Deal

The San Francisco 49ers signed former Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Eric Kendricks to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Kendricks was a Chargers captain in 2023, when he started 14 games and finished second on the team with 117 tackles (79 solo). He also added 3.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, […]

Danielle Hunter Signing Two-Year Deal With Texans

Four-time Pro Bowl defensive end Danielle Hunter is signing an two-year deal with the Houston Texans this week worth $49 million, including $48 million fully guaranteed, according to sources. It's a huge get for the upstart Texans, as Hunter has 87.5 career sacks in 119 games played (90 starts) in his eight seasons in the […]

Jordan Poyer Signing With Dolphins

Former Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer is signing an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Poyer, an All-Pro in 2021 and a Pro Bowler in 2022 with the Bills, had 100 tackles (66 solo), one sack, four passes defended and one forced fumble […]

Buccaneers Re-Sign Lavonte David

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are keeping star linebacker Lavonte David around after agreeing to a one-year deal with him on Tuesday that is worth up to $10 million, according to sources. David's base value will be around $9 million in 2024. It's a huge win for the Buccaneers defense, as the 34-year-old former All-Pro will […]

Panthers Agree To Terms With Josey Jewell

The Carolina Panthers agreed to terms with Denver Broncos free-agent linebacker Josey Jewell on a three-year, $22.75 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. The deal includes a $7 million signing bonus and $10 million fully guaranteed at signing. Jewell will head to the NFC after the Broncos took him in the fourth round […]

Colts Re-Sign Kenny Moore To Three-Year Deal

The Indianapolis Colts re-signed cornerback Kenny Moore to a three-year, $30 million deal on Tuesday that makes him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in the NFL, according to a source. Moore, who was a Pro Bowler for the first and only time in his career in 2021, had 93 total tackles (68 solo), 1.5 sacks, eight […]

Josh Uche Staying In New England

The New England Patriots are re-signing edge rusher Josh Uche to a one-year, $3 million deal that has $5 million available in incentives. The 2020 second-round pick has shown flashes of upside in his four-year NFL career, but he posted just three sacks in 2023 after an 11.5-sack season in 2022. He'll get at least […]

Chase Young Expected To Visit Panthers, Saints

Free-agent pass-rusher Chase Young is expected to visit with the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints this week, according to a source. The 2020 Defensive Rookie of the Year is still only 24 years old and is receiving interest from a handful of teams. Young, the second overall pick by the Washington Commanders in 2020 […]

Patrick Queen Plans To Sign With Steelers

Baltimore Ravens free-agent linebacker Patrick Queen plans to sign a three-year, $41 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a source. This is a big hit to Baltimore's linebacking corps and a big addition for one of their biggest division rivals after the Ravens declined his fifth-year option. The 24-year-old Queen, the 28th overall […]

Shaquil Barrett Signing One-Year Deal With Dolphins

Free-agent edge rusher Shaquil Barrett is signing a one-year deal worth up to $9 million with the Miami Dolphins. Barrett was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a few weeks ago after 45 sacks in 70 games over the last five seasons. The 31-year-old's production has slowed down since his 19.5-sack season in 2019, but […]

Browns Agree To Two-Year Deal With Jordan Hicks

The Cleveland Browns agreed to a two-year, $8 million deal on Monday with former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jordan Hicks. The tackling machine comes to Cleveland after spending the last two years with the Vikings, the last of which saw him pick up 107 tackles (61 solo), a sack, one interception, five passes defensed, a forced […]

Jordyn Brooks Agrees With Dolphins

Former Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on Monday on a three-year, $30 million deal. Despite seeing a drop in production in 16 games in his fourth season with the Seahawks in 2023, Brooks was still relevant in IDP fantasy leagues at his position with 111 tackles (62 solo), […]

Browns Re-Sign Za'Darius Smith

The Cleveland Browns re-signed defensive end Za'Darius Smith to an undisclosed deal on Monday, according to sources. Coming off his third Pro Bowl season in 2022 in his only year with the Minnesota Vikings, Smith disappointed in 2023 in his first season in Cleveland, recording 27 tackles (18 solo), 5.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, […]

Giants Acquiring Brian Burns From Panthers

The New York Giants are acquiring outside linebacker Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers on Monday in exchange for a second- and fifth-round draft pick, according to multiple reports. In addition, the Giants are extending Burns on a five-year deal worth a maximum of $150 million with $87.5 million in guarantees. The Panthers placed the […]

Lions Acquire Carlton Davis From Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions are acquiring cornerback Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, according to a source. It's unclear what the compensation is for the Buccaneers. It didn't make sense for the Bucs to keep the injury-prone Davis around due to his bloated contract, but he should be a nice addition to a […]

Frankie Luvu Agrees With Commanders

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu agreed to terms on a three-year deal for a maximum value of $36 million on Monday with the Washington Commanders. New Commanders head coach Dan Quinn isn't wasting any time adding to his new defense in D.C., adding both Luvu and defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong on Monday. The 27-year-old […]

Giants Interested In Trading For Brian Burns

SNY's Connor Hughes writes to keep an eye on the New York Giants as a potential trade destination for Carolina Panthers star pass-rusher Brian Burns, according to sources. There is mutual interest from both sides in getting something done. If a trade happens, it would be the biggest splash for general manager Joe Schoen in […]

Xavier McKinney Signing With Packers

Free-agent safety Xavier McKinney is signing a four-year, $68 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. McKinney spent four seasons with the New York Giants after being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. New York reportedly wanted to bring him back, but the two sides […]

Zaire Franklin Signs Three-Year Extension With Colts

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin is signing a three-year $31.26 million contract extension with the organization, keeping him with the team long-term. Franklin's 107 solo tackles and 179 total tackles ranked second in the NFL last year, only behind Bobby Wagner. He became a star of the team's defense after the release of former All-Pro […]

Kevin Byard Visits With Bears On Saturday

Free agent safety Kevin Byard visited with the Chicago Bears on Saturday, and he is expected to visit with another organization on Sunday. Byard, a former first-team All-Pro selection, was traded from the Tennessee Titans to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for safety Terrell Edmunds and two late-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. He […]

Chris Jones Signs Massive Five-Year Contract With The Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs signed star defensive tackle Chris Jones to a five-year contract on Saturday. His new deal includes $95 million guaranteed. It's the highest-ever annual salary for a defensive tackle. The All-Pro lineman surpasses Aaron Donald annually but still puts him behind Nick Bosa as the highest-paid defensive player. Jones sat out Week […]

Khalil Mack Not Long For Los Angeles?

According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, the Chargers are open to moving on from linebacker Khalil Mack. The 33-year-old is coming off a monster season, totaling 74 tackles and five forced fumbles. He also had a career-high 17 sacks. Los Angeles would likely prefer to trade him to get something back. However, teams may […]

Chargers Reportedly Open To Moving Joey Bosa

According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Chargers are open to dealing several veterans on the roster, including linebacker Joey Bosa. The 28-year-old was drafted No. 3 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, he's totaled 321 tackles, 67 sacks, and 15 forced fumbles. However, Bosa's production has been capped because of numerous […]

Keanu Neal Let Go By Steelers

Veteran safety Keanu Neal (ribs) is being released with the designation of a failed physical by the Pittsburgh Steelers ahead of 2024 free agency. The organization clears $2.25 million in cap space by cutting him. Neal, a former first-round pick by the Atlanta Falcons in 2016, posted 50 tackles, one fumble recovery, and one interception […]

Broncos Release Justin Simmons

The Denver Broncos are releasing All-Pro safety Justin Simmons ahead of free agency. The move is one of the big surprises of the offseason thus far, but the organization has significant cap issues. His release will save the team $14.5 million on the cap. Originally a third-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Simmons has […]

Bills, Von Miller Agree To Renegotiated Contract

The Buffalo Bills and pass-rusher Von Miller agreed to a renegotiated contract on Wednesday, according to a source. The new deal has a base value of $8.855 million in 2024, with the chance for Miller to make up to $20 million with incentives (up from $17.5 million under the old deal). The restructure saves the […]