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Corey Davis Of The Belief That Sam Darnold Is The Starter
New York Jets wide receiver Corey Davis said that he signed with the team under the impression that quarterback Sam Darnold would be the starter in 2021. "The situation, it is what it is. Obviously I'm coming in with my understand that Sam (Darnold) is the guy. That doesn't scare me away at all. I've […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDeVonta Smith Won't Take Part In Pro Day
Former Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith won't take part in his school's Pro Day on Tuesday. Smith's size has been widely discussed leading up to next month's draft, and he revealed that he weighs 170 pounds. The 2020 Heisman Trophy winner had 117 catches for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns in his final season, with […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBroncos Defense Brings Back Kareem Jackson
The Denver Broncos re-signed safety Kareem Jackson to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Denver initially declined to pick up Jackson's $10 million 2021 option, which made him an unrestricted free agent. His re-signing is a big boost to an already strong secondary. Jackson had a career-high 89 tackles and played in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSteelers Cut Steven Nelson
The Pittsburgh Steelers terminated the contract of cornerback Steven Nelson on Tuesday. Nelson signed with the Steelers as an unrestricted free agent in 2019 from the Kansas City Chiefs. He started all 30 of the games he's played in his two seasons in Pittsburgh, and he finished with 48 tackles (43 solo), nine passes defensed, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMarcus Mariota Expected To Sign Reworked Deal With Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota is expected to sign a reworked contract with the team, according to sources. He'll receive a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with a chance to make up to $8 million through incentives. The Raiders wanted Mariota to take a pay cut to $3 million for the 2021 season, but […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoDolphins Re-Sign Receiver Mack Hollins
The Miami Dolphins re-signed wide receiver Mack Hollins to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. Hollins will return to Miami and add depth at the position after he recorded 16 receptions for 176 yards and one touchdown in two starts for the team last season. Miami claimed Hollins off waivers in December of 2019, and he […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoWashington Brings Back Danny Johnson, Jared Norris
The Washington Football Team re-signed cornerback Danny Johnson and linebacker Jared Norris to undisclosed deals on Tuesday, according to a source. Johnson was the team's primary kickoff returner last year and also provides depth in the secondary. Norris primarily helps out on special teams. Johnson returned 26 kicks in 2020, posting 22 yards per return […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPackers Re-Sign Kevin King
The Green Bay Packers re-signed cornerback Kevin King to a one-year, $6 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. King was the team's first-round pick back in 2017, but he's battled through injuries and inconsistency, and he allowed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady's 39-yard touchdown pass with one second left in the first […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoColts Sign Sam Tevi
The Indianapolis Colts signed former Los Angeles Chargers left tackle Sam Tevi to an undisclosed deal, according to a source. Tevi allowed just two sacks in 1,024 offensive snaps played last year for the Bolts, according to Pro Football Focus. The former sixth-round pick in 2017 has started a minimum of 14 games in each […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSammy Watkins To Visit With Colts Wednesday
Free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins is scheduled to visit with the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday after his trip to visit with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to sources. Watkins has also drawn interest from the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans. At this point in free agency, the former Kansas City Chief is the top […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAtlanta Signs Barkevious Mingo
The Atlanta Falcons signed former Chicago Bears linebacker Barkevious Mingo to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a source. Mingo will bring some linebacker depth and special teams help and could compete with second-year linebacker Mykal Walker. Mingo, a former first-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2013, played a rotational role in […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoMike Davis Heads To Falcons On Two-Year Deal
Former Carolina Panthers running back Mike Davis signed a two-year deal worth $5.5 million on Tuesday with the Atlanta Falcons, according to a source. The deal includes $3 million fully guaranteed in Year 1 of the contract. Davis managed to set career-highs in carries (165), catches (59), scrimmage yards (1,015) and touchdowns (eight) in 15 […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoGiants Sign Adoree' Jackson
The New York Giants signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree' Jackson to a three-year, $39 million deal on Monday, according to sources. The deal includes $26.5 million in guarantees and more than $20 million fully guaranteed. The 25-year-old was in high demand, with the Philadelphia Eagles also in the mix until the final moments. He'll […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoJaquiski Tartt Returns To 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are re-signing safety Jaquiski Tartt to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to sources. A second-round pick back in 2015, Tartt has missed 36 out of a possible 64 games during the last four seasons due to injuries, but he's been excellent for the 49ers secondary when he's on the […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCaleb Farley To Have Surgery
Virginia Tech cornerback Caley Farley (back), a projected first-round pick in next month's draft, will undergo a microdiscectomy on Tuesday with back specialist Robert Watkins and will not work out at his Pro Day on Friday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. The minimally invasive surgery will fix a herniated disc in Farley's back. Barring […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoPackers Trying To Restructure Aaron Rodgers' Contract
The Green Bay Packers are trying to negotiate a restructured contract with quarterback Aaron Rodgers that would free up salary cap space for the 2021 season. It partially explains why the Packers have yet to sign a single free agent that played for a different team so far this offseason. If the team restructures Rodgers' […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoKeanu Neal Moving To Weakside Linebacker
The Dallas Cowboys plan to move recently signed safety Keanu Neal to weakside linebacker in 2021, according to sources informed of the situation. Neal played five seasons at safety with the Atlanta Falcons. As a safety, he had a hard-hitting style and the ability to step up and stop the run, so he should transition […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCardinals Sign Max Garcia, Brian Winters To One-Year Deals
The Arizona Cardinals signed offensive lineman Max Garcia and Brian Winters to undisclosed one-year deals on Monday. The team also re-signed veteran punter Andy Lee. Garcia will return to Arizona for a third season. He returned from a torn ACL in 2019 and appeared in 14 games in 2020 while playing 69 offensive snaps. Garcia […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSteelers Sign Tyler Simmons, Chris Wormley
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free-agent wide receiver Tyler Simmons to an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday. The team also re-signed defensive lineman Chris Wormley to an undisclosed two-year deal. Simmons went undrafted in 2020 and spent time last season on the Houston Texans practice squad. He was signed after working out at Georgia's Pro Day. […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoBrennan Scarlett Signs With Dolphins
Former Houston Texans outside linebacker Brennan Scarlett signed an undisclosed deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to a league source. The Dolphins also signed linebacker Duke Riley. Scarlett will compete for a rotational role with the team in 2021. His best season came in 2019, when he had 51 total tackles, 3.5 sacks and three […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoOla Adeniyi Signs With Titans
Former Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker/special teams ace Ola Adeniyi signed an undisclosed one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans on Monday, according to a source. The Titans also officially signed offensive lineman Ty Sambrailo and veteran defensive back Kevin Johnson. Adeniyi played on 144 defensive snaps last year in Pittsburgh, but the vast majority of his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoCowboys To Visit With Malik Hooker, Damontae Kazee
The Dallas Cowboys are scheduled to visit with free-agent safeties Malik Hooker and Damontae Kazee over the next few days. This comes after the team agreed to sign safety Keanu Neal over the weekend. Neal is on the cusp of a position change, so Hooker or Kazee would profile as potential replacements for Xavier Woods, […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTeams Still Interested In Trading For Deshaun Watson
There are still four to five teams that would like to trade for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson despite off-the-field issues that have come up regarding some sexual-misconduct allegations that have turned into lawsuits. Watson hasn't been formally charged with any crime and the NFL will continue to investigate his legal matters as that situation […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoSammy Watkins To Visit With Ravens
Kansas City Chiefs free-agent wide receiver Sammy Watkins, who is one of the top remaining available pass-catchers, will visit with the Baltimore Ravens on Tuesday, according to a source. Baltimore continues to look at adding a receiver after their passing attack ranked last in the NFL last season. Watkins was the fourth overall pick by […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRaiders Expected To Sign Matt Dickerson
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to sign former Tennessee Titans defensive lineman Matt Dickerson to a one-year, $1.25 million deal, according to a source. Dickerson will bring some additional depth to the team's defensive line. The pass-rusher entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent out of UCLA in 2018 and has spent his […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoAndre James Signs Extension With Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with center of the future Andre James on a three-year deal worth $12.5 million on Monday, according to a source. James receives around $6 million guaranteed. He had one year left on his deal before he was set to become a restricted free agent next offseason. James cashes […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years ago49ers Agree With Tavon Wilson
The San Francisco 49ers agreed with Indianapolis Colts free-agent defensive back Tavon Wilson on an undisclosed one-year deal on Monday, according to a source. Wilson spent the early portion of his career with the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. Tarvarius Moore showed some encouraging signs last year for San Francisco, but the Niners had […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoEagles To Visit With Joe Flacco
The Philadelphia Eagles are bringing in free-agent quarterback Joe Flacco for a visit on Monday, according to a source. Flacco has also generated some backup interest from the San Francisco 49ers. The 36-year-old would be serving as the backup to second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts if he were to sign with the Eagles. Nate Sudfeld is […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoRams Add Veteran DeSean Jackson
The Los Angeles Rams agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson on Sunday. He will fill a much-needed role as a deep threat in on offense that now features quarterback Matthew Stafford. Jackson, a three-time Pro Bowler, has the most 60-plus-yard touchdowns (24) in NFL history. The 34-year-old is […]
Keith Hernandez 4 years agoTitans Sign Josh Reynolds To One-Year Deal
The Tennessee Titans agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with free-agent veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds on Monday, according to a source. The 26-year-old former Los Angeles Ram figures to start opposite 2020 Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Brown in 2021. Tennessee had a clear need at the position after releasing veteran Adam Humphries and losing […]
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