Uchenna Nwosu Signs Three-Year Extension With Seattle
Seattle Seahawks edge rusher Uchenna Nwosu signed a three-year contract extension on Monday worth up to $59 million, according to his agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha. The deal also includes $32 million in guarantees. Nwosu signed a two-year, $19.055 million deal before last season, but he'll get an extension after having a career year […]
Jalen Ramsey Expects To Be Full-Go In Training Camp
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey (shoulder) said he's feeling good physically and expects to be full-go in training camp. Ramsey was limited in organized team activities this spring, and he's dealt with AC joint sprains in both of his shoulders over the last two seasons. Despite the injuries, the 28-year-old hasn't missed a game after […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Expected To Miss "A Day Or Two"
Detroit Lions Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field on Monday after a scary non-contact knee injury, but his MRI showed no structural damage. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the 25-year-old defensive back is expected to be out for just a day or two and the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious. […]
Devin White Reporting To Training Camp
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White is reporting to training camp on Tuesday, despite requesting a trade earlier this offseason. The 2019 first-round pick has accumulated 483 tackles, 20.5 sacks, and one interception in his four-year career in Tampa Bay, earning one All-Pro and one Pro Bowl honor. His trade request apparently did not materialize […]
William Gholston Staying In Tampa
Free-agent defensive end William Gholston agreed to a one-year deal with the Bucs on Monday. The veteran has played in Tampa his entire career, totaling 400 tackles and 19.5 sacks in 153 games since being drafted in 2013. He's one of the most durable players at the position. However, Gholston didn't start consistently last season, […]
Marcus Peters Agrees To One-Year Deal With Raiders
Free-agent cornerback Marcus Peters agreed to a one-year deal with Las Vegas. The Pro Bowler worked out for the Raiders on Monday. Apparently, those in attendance liked what they saw, so he'll suit up for his fourth team since entering the league in 2015. Peters has totaled 346 tackles, two sacks, 32 interceptions, and 92 […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Has No Structural Damage
Updating from a previous post, Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's MRI revealed he did not suffer any structural damage to his knee. The 25-year-old defensive back suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field, but is now considered "day-to-day". This is great news and a sigh of relief […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Carted Off The Field Monday
Detroit Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson (knee) suffered a non-contact knee injury in practice on Monday and was carted off the field. Non-contact injuries are usually pretty scary and can often end up being torn ACLs, but we'll pass along any updates we have on Gardner-Johnson's condition once we know more. The 25-year-old was expected to […]
Emmanuel Moseley Will Land On PUP List
According to Lions head coach Dan Campbell, cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee) will be placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list. The 27-year-old spent his first five seasons with the 49ers, totaling 162 tackles, four interceptions, and 33 passes defensed. But he appeared in only five games last season before suffering a torn ACL. Despite […]
Chris Jones Doesn't Report To Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones didn't report for training camp. The All-Pro has one year left on a four-year, $80 million contract and is looking for a new deal. However, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, both sides are "far apart" on an agreement, meaning this situation could get messy. Jones finished last season […]
Budda Baker Expected At Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is expected to report to training camp on Tuesday. The 27-year-old, who signed a four-year, $59 million contract in 2020, is looking for a new deal, one that will make him one of the highest earners at the position. He is certainly worth every penny, considering he's totaled 650 tackles, […]
Chris Claybrooks Arrested On Friday
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Chris Claybrooks was arrested on Friday and charged with domestic battery, a misdemeanor, and false imprisonment, a felony. The incident occurred nearly a year ago, with the victim reportedly alleging that Claybrooks grabbed and prevented her from leaving a residence. He was also arrested in Nashville back in April and charged […]
Dawuane Smoot To Visit Ravens
Free-agent defensive end Dawuane Smoot (Achilles) is set to visit with the Baltimore Ravens next week. Smoot, who suffered a torn Achilles last season, is preparing to get back on the field soon. The 28-year-old posted 22.5 sacks over the last four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and could be a productive depth piece for […]
Steelers Sign Alex Highsmith To Four-Year Extension
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed edge rusher Alex Highsmith to a four-year, $68 million contract extension on Wednesday before the start of training camp, according to his agents. The deal gives Highsmith over $27.7 million in guarantees and $38 million over the first two years of the new contract. The 25-year-old linebacker was fantasy relevant in […]
Cowboys Open To Extensions For CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs
The Dallas Cowboys have been open to working on contract extensions for wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, cornerback Trevon Diggs and offensive tackle Terence Steele. Lamb has gotten better all three years in the NFL, and he finished with 1,359 receiving yards as the Cowboys' unquestioned No. 1 wideout in 2022. Brandin Cooks is now in […]
Harold Landry Gearing Up For His Return
Tennessee Titans linebacker Harold Landry (knee) didn't take part in organized team activities or minicamp this offseason after he missed all of 2022 due to a torn ACL he suffered last preseason, but he's made good use of his time, according to his coaches. "He looks really good," head coach Mike Vrabel said. The Titans […]
Panthers Offer Brian Burns A New Contract
According to Darin Gantt of Panthers.com, Carolina made a contract offer to defensive end Brian Burns. The 28-year-old aspires to become one of the highest earners at the position, something he's been vocal about throughout the offseason. He's certainly made a good case for himself, considering he finished last season by amassing a career-high 12.5 […]
Chris Jones, Chiefs Still Working On Extension
According to NFL Network's James Palmer, the Chiefs and defensive tackle Chris Jones continue to work toward an extension. Interestingly enough, Palmer reported that a deal could exceed those given to Jeffery Simmons, Dexter Lawrence, and most recently, Quinnen Williams, who inked a four-year, $96 million contract with the Jets on Thursday. Of course, Jones […]
Ja'Whaun Bentley Continues To Improve
New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, who recently signed a two-year contract extension that includes $9 million guaranteed, ranks second among 89 linebackers with a 39.5 percent run-stop win rate since 2018, according to ESPN analytics. His production in coverage, which was viewed as a weakness when he entered the NFL, has steadily evolved. According […]
Budda Baker To Be At Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is planning to attend training camp at the end of July despite requesting a trade this offseason, according to his agent, David Mulugheta. However, Baker still wants a new deal that shows he's a "long-term part of the team." Baker attended mandatory minicamp in June but didn't practice. Head coach […]
Patriots Sign Ja'Whaun Bentley To Two-Year Extension
The New England Patriots agreed to a two-year, $18.75 maximum extension on Thursday with linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, according to sources. The deal includes $9 million fully guaranteed. Bentley earned the extension by recording a team-high 125 tackles (62 solo), career-high three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery in 17 games for the Patriots in […]
Jordyn Brooks Making Progress From Torn ACL
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Jordyn Brooks (knee) is making progress after tearing his ACL in Week 17 last year and posted a video on his social media of him doing running drills. Brooks was moving well laterally and in a straight-line sprint, but it remains to be seen if he'll be ready to participate in team […]
Brian Burns Will Be Ready For Training Camp
Carolina Panthers star edge rusher Brian Burns (ankle) is still recovering from offseason ankle surgery, but he is fully expected to be back on the field for the start of training camp at the end of July. Burns wasn't participating in drills at minicamp, but he was seen helping some teammates during drills. The 25-year-old […]
Jack Sanborn Remains The Starting Strongside Linebacker
Chicago Bears linebacker Jack Sanborn (ankle) remains the team's starting strongside linebacker, according to head coach Matt Eberflus. Sanborn wasn't able to practice all spring while recovering from an ankle injury he suffered last December, but the Bears remain hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of training camp in late July. In Sanborn's […]
Isaiah Simmons To Spend More Time In Secondary
After spending nearly half of his snaps last year as a defensive back, Arizona Cardinals safety Isaiah Simmons, the No. 8 overall pick in 2020, said that he'll be spending more time in 2023 in the secondary. Simmons played 48.6 percent of his snaps at cornerback and safety last year, but he also showed off […]
James Houston IV A Breakout Candidate In 2023
Detroit Lions outside linebacker James Houston IV could be in line for a huge breakout if he can see the field consistently. The 2022 sixth-round draft pick played his first game in Week 12, and he made 2.0 sacks on just five defensive snaps. He finished the season with 8.0 sacks in seven games. His […]
Chris Jones, Chiefs Continue To Work On New Deal
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones wasn't at mandatory minicamp as he searches for a new deal. However, general manager Brett Veach said he feels "good" about contract talks, indicating that both sides have had "great communication." The 28-year-old is coming off a monster year, tying a career-high 15.5 sacks. Assuming things are resolved […]
Denzel Perryman Feeling Good
Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman (shoulder) reported he feels "amazing" after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum. Perryman, who inked a one-year deal with Houston this offseason, appeared in only 12 games last season, totaling 83 tackles, a significant decline from the 2021-22 campaign. It's no secret that the 30-year-old has battled injuries over […]
Jamin Davis Likely To Return For Training Camp
Washington Commanders linebacker Jamin Davis (knee) sat out the offseason program following a knee procedure after rest and rehab weren't enough to offset his discomfort. There is no timetable for his return to practice, but the 2021 first-rounder will likely be back for training camp at the end of July. Davis ended last season on […]
Commanders Unlikely To Trade Chase Young
The Washington Commanders declined defensive end Chase Young's fifth-year option for $17.5 million this offseason. Young looked the part of a second overall pick in his 2020 rookie season (7.5 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, four forced fumbles), but he's had 1.5 sacks in 12 games since due to injuries. The Commanders could consider him […]