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Bears Confirm Andy Dalton As Their Starter
The Chicago Bears confirmed on their official Twitter page on Wednesday that quarterback Andy Dalton will be the starter heading into the 2021 season by posting "QB1" and a picture of Dalton in a Bears uniform. The Bears moved on from Mitchell Trubisky this offseason but still have Nick Foles as a capable backup with […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Re-Sign Jordan Willis
The San Francisco 49ers re-signed defensive lineman Jordan Willis to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday. Willis was acquired in a trade from the New York Jets in October of last year. He appeared in seven games for the Niners last year and had 13 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Willis was drafted in the third […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPatriots Bringing Lawrence Guy Back
The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Lawrence Guy are working on finalizing an undisclosed four-year deal on Wednesday, according to sources. The nine-year veteran will return to the Patriots in 2021 and beyond. Guy made a visit to the division-rival Miami Dolphins a couple days ago, but the Patriots gave him one last chance […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMelvin Ingram Concludes Chiefs Visit Without Deal
The Kansas City Chiefs visited with free-agent linebacker Melvin Ingram, but the visit concluded on Wednesday without a deal. Ingram spent his entire nine-year career with the Los Angeles Chargers before becoming a free agent this offseason. The former 18th overall pick in 2012 produced 49 total sacks in his time with the Chargers, but […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJets Defense Adds Vinny Curry
The New York Jets signed free-agent defensive end Vinny Curry to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Curry will add veteran depth to a defensive line that was already one of the team's strengths before free agency began. Gang Green also added edge rusher Carl Lawson and versatile big man Sheldon Rankins. Curry, 33 in June, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJets Reach Deal With Tevin Coleman
The New York Jets signed veteran free-agent running back Tevin Coleman to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million on Wednesday, according to a source. The former San Francisco 49ers running back will reunite with head coach Robert Saleh, who was previously the defensive coordinator in San Francisco. Coleman will complement La'Mical Perine, who […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPirates Make Extension Offer To Ke'Bryan Hayes
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a contract-extension offer to young third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes, but there has been no traction. Hayes posted a 1.124 OPS last year and has a 1.259 OPS so far this spring. The third base prospect has perennial All-Star ability at the hot corner, but early deals for top prospects are becoming […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSteven Matz Has Been "Lights Out"
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz has been "lights out" in spring training. Matz had a disappointing 2020 season with the Mets and was traded to Toronto in the offseason. The left-hander threw five innings of one-run ball against the Philadelphia Phillies last Saturday and has made a case for a rotation spot to […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKhris Davis Suffers Strained Left Quadriceps
Texas Rangers designated hitter Khris Davis (quadriceps) suffered a strained left quadriceps while running out a bunt single in a Cactus League game on Tuesday and could start the season on the injured list. Manager Chris Woodward said that the extent of the injury was unknown and that an injured list stint was possible. Willie […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRicardo Allen Signs With Bengals
Former Atlanta Falcons safety Ricardo Allen signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The 29-year-old has been with the Falcons since 2015. In 12 games in 2020, Allen had two interceptions and a 62.4 Pro Football Focus grade. It's another addition to a Bengals defense […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVinny Curry Visiting With Jets
Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive end Vinny Curry is visiting with the New York Jets on Wednesday, according to a source. Curry has plenty of familiarity with general manager Joe Douglas from their time together in Philadelphia. The 32-year-old Curry has spent all but one of his nine NFL seasons in Philly. He played in 11 […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoK'Waun Williams Agrees To Stay With 49ers
San Francisco 49ers nickel cornerback K'Waun Williams, who recently visited with the Kansas City Chiefs, agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal to remain with the 49ers on Wednesday, according to a source. Williams also drew interest from the New York Jets. His career took off after joining the Niners in 2017, winning the job as […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoWhitney Mercilus Restructures Contract
The Houston Texans and linebacker Whitney Mercilus restructured his contract on Wednesday. The 2022-23 seasons were converted to voidable years, so Mercilus is now scheduled to become a free agent after this season. With the move, the Texans will free up $4 million in salary cap space. Mercilus will get his $6 million bonus paid […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoNdamukong Suh Headed Back To Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to a one-year deal with a maximum value of $10 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Suh's contract will include voidable years to help with this year's salary cap figure. He's spent the last two years in Tampa on one-year deals and has played a […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBuccaneers, Donovan Smith Agree To Extension
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed left tackle Donovan Smith to a two-year, $31.8 million contract extension through the 2023 season on Wednesday, according to sources. Smith's deal now includes $30 million guaranteed over the next two seasons. The move helped create more room under the salary cap for this season while also maintaining continuity on […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRyan Kerrigan Visiting With Bengals
Washington Football Team Pro Bowl defensive end Ryan Kerrigan is visiting with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, according to a source. Kerrigan could be another addition to a revamped Bengals defense this offseason. Washington also has interest in re-signing Kerrigan, the team's all-time sack leader. Kerrigan will turn 33 in August, but he's been one […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSeahawks Sign Benson Mayowa, Kerry Hyder
The Seattle Seahawks re-signed pass-rusher Benson Mayowa to a two-year deal with a maximum value of $8.8 million, according to a source. The deal includes $4.61 million guaranteed in the first year. The team also brought back defensive lineman Kerry Hyder on a three-year, $16.5 million deal. Both players will turn 30 before next season. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBengals Sign Eli Apple
The Cincinnati Bengals signed free-agent cornerback Eli Apple to an undisclosed one-year deal, according to a source. Apple was a former first-round pick out of Ohio State by the New York Giants in 2016. He was later traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2018 and also played for the Carolina Panthers in 2020. Injuries […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMac Jones Not Impressed With Pro Day Performance
Alabama quarterback Mac Jones wasn't overly impressed with his throwing session during his school's Pro Day on Tuesday. But according to his private quarterbacks coach Joe Dickinson, Jones' frustration had more to do with his competitive nature than his actual performance. "I thought he did good. I've seen him throw better, but he doesn't want […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJaguars Sign C.J. Beathard
The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard to a two-year, $5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source informed of the situation. The deal will include more possible money in incentives. Beathard, a former third-round pick, primarily spent the last four years in San Francisco as a backup under […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoColts Expected To Re-Sign T.Y. Hilton
The Indianapolis Colts are expected to re-sign wide receiver T.Y. Hilton to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to his agents. Although Hilton has been disappointing in recent seasons, he has been the face of the franchise for the last decade. The Colts are also visiting with former Kansas City Chiefs wideout Sammy Watkins on […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoVikings Re-Sign Ameer Abdullah Wednesday
The Minnesota Vikings re-signed running back Ameer Abdullah to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Abdullah had just eight carries for 42 yards and 3ight receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns for Minnesota last year, so he wasn't on the fantasy radar. Dalvin Cook is a workhorse running back for the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKyle Rudolph To Have Surgery
New York Giants tight end Kyle Rudolph (foot) will undergo surgery on his foot. His medical issue raised a red flag during his physical with the team, but he has officially signed his new contract. The surgery isn't considered serious, as Rudolph is expected to be ready for Week 1. The two-time Pro Bowler's production […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBears Agree To Terms With Damien Williams
The Chicago Bears agreed to terms on an undisclosed one-year deal with former Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams on Wednesday, according to a source. Williams will reunite with head coach Matt Nagy and assistant coach Bill Lazor. Nagy was the offensive coordinator previously for the Chiefs, while Lazor was his offensive coordinator with […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPatriots Re-Sign James White
The New England Patriots re-signed running back James White to a one-year, fully guaranteed $2.5 million deal on Wednesday, according to a source. The 29-year-old spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Pats after he was taken in the fourth round of the 2014 draft. The three-time Super Bowl champion is viewed […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJoe Flacco Signs One-Year Deal With Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles signed free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco to a one-year deal with $3.5 million guaranteed, according to a source. He'll have the chance to earn $4 million more in incentives. Flacco is now in line to back up second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts after the Eagles traded Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts this offseason. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoChargers Re-Sign Tight End Stephen Anderson
The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed tight end Stephen Anderson to an undisclosed deal. Anderson played in all 16 games (three starts) last year and proved to be reliable tight end depth behind Hunter Henry. He finished the season with eight catches for 106 yards and no touchdowns while averaging 13.3 yards per catch. Anderson was […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRaiders Sign Darius Philon
The Las Vegas Raiders signed free-agent defensive tackle Darius Philon to an undisclosed deal. Maurice Hurst is the team's only defensive tackle with starting experience that is guaranteed to return in 2021, so Philon will give the position some depth. Philon played four seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, who […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBengals Bringing Back Quinton Spain
The Cincinnati Bengals are finalizing an undisclosed one-year deal to re-sign offensive lineman Quinton Spain on Tuesday. Spain signed a three-year, $15 million deal with the Buffalo Bills last year and opened the 2020 season as their starting left guard. But he was benched after just two games and was released in October. He then […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoIsaiah McKenzie Returns To The Bills
The Buffalo Bills re-signed wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie to a one-year, $1.15 million deal on Tuesday. The deal includes $350,000 in guaranteed money. McKenzie played just a quarter of the team's offensive snaps last season, recording 30 catches for 282 yards and five touchdowns. He also threw a 12-yard touchdown pass and added three receptions […]
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