Colts Happy With Shaquille Leonard's Progress
The Indianapolis Colts are optimistic about the progress that linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) is making after having a second surgery on his back last year. "Shaq has been progressing well," new head coach Shane Steichen said. "I'm not going to put a timetable on his return." Leonard is a three-time first-team All-Pro who is entering […]
Colts Restructure DeForest Buckner's Contract
The Indianapolis Colts converted $5 million of defensive tackle DeForest Buckner's salary this year into a signing bonus to clear $2.5 million in salary cap space. He will still make $19.75 million in 2023, which is now fully guaranteed. The 29-year-old pass-rusher is heading into his fourth year with the Colts, and he had a […]
Devin White Requests Trade From Bucs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Devin White has requested a trade, according to ESPN's Jenna Laine. 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. White is due for a contract extension, and the Buccaneers could be […]
Panthers Sign DT John Penisini As They Shift To 3-4
The Carolina Panthers added depth to their defensive line with the addition of defensive tackle John Penisini. Penisini, a sixth-round pick in 2020, was the Lions' starting nose tackle his rookie year and played a rotational role under coach Dan Campbell's 4-3 scheme in 2021. He retired after the 2021 season. The Panthers are moving […]
Shaquille Leonard Feeling Better After Surgery
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) said he's feeling back to his normal self after having a second back surgery that cut his 2022 season short. "I will be back to the guy on the field who punches the ball out, creates turnovers, leadership, energy, whatever. I have to make sure I remember the times […]
Jaguars Restructure Rayshawn Jenkins' Contract
The Jacksonville Jaguars restructured safety Rayshawn Jenkins' contract on Thursday to open up $5.1 million in salary cap space for the 2023 season. The Jags converted $6.4 million of his base salary into a signing bonus after the 29-year-old defensive back signed a four-year, $35 million deal with the team in 2021. Jenkins had his […]
Calais Campbell To Sign One-Year Deal With Falcons
Former Baltimore Ravens star pass-rusher Calais Campbell intends to sign an undisclosed one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to sources. The Pro Bowler and former Walter Payton Man of the Year will bring leadership to a young team. The Falcons have made several key additions to their defense through free agency this offseason, with […]
Von Miller On Schedule In His Recovery
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that linebacker Von Miller's (knee) recovery from a torn ACL last year is on schedule. "To have a player go down with a major injury that he had and that type of injury, and then to stick around the team I think says a lot about who he […]
Bills Will Support Damar Hamlin About Return Decision
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin hopes to return, and the team pledges to help him while being mindful of the risk. Speaking to NFL Network's Judy Battista, head coach Sean McDermott indicated that the franchise has already discussed the mental and emotional components of playing again with Hamlin. "The best thing we can do is […]
Krys Barnes Gets One-Year Deal From Arizona
Free-agent linebacker Krys Barnes agreed to a one-year deal with the Cardinals. He has spent his three-year career in Green Bay, totaling 190 tackles and three sacks (35 games). However, he played only six games last season because of an ankle injury. That said, the 24-year-old likely won't have any IDP value in 2023-24. But […]
Bobby Wagner Returning To Seattle
Free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with Seattle on Saturday. The 2012 second-round pick spent his entire career with the Seahawks before his release in March 2022. He then inked a lucrative multi-year agreement with the Rams. However, his tenure in Los Angeles would be short-lived, with both sides mutually […]
Calais Campbell To Visit More Teams
Free-agent defensive end Calais Campbell has upcoming visits with the Bills and Jets. The veteran, who was released by the Ravens this offseason in a cost-cutting move, has already made stops in Atlanta and Jacksonville as he looks to continue his career in the National Football League. He finished last season with 36 total tackles […]
Justin Bethel Re-Signs With The Dolphins
The Dolphins have re-signed cornerback Justin Bethel, the team announced on Friday. The 32-year-old has totaled 263 tackles, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries, and five picks in 176 games. However, he's been the most potent on special teams during his career, earning three Pro Bowl trips because of his success in that area. That […]
Seahawks Still In Contact With Bobby Wagner
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team remains in contact with free-agent linebacker Bobby Wagner. Seattle needs another veteran linebacker, and it's their most pressing need, which could align the stars for a reunion between the two sides in 2023. The 32-year-old mutually agreed to part ways with the Los Angeles Rams after […]
Cowboys To Re-Sign Dante Fowler To One-Year Deal
The Dallas Cowboys will re-sign defensive end Dante Fowler to an undisclosed one-year deal on Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the signing. The former third overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2015 finished with 27 tackles (22 solo), six sacks, seven tackles for loss, nine QB hits and two forced fumbles […]
Nicholas Morrow Agrees With Eagles
Free-agent linebacker Nicholas Morrow agreed to an undisclosed deal with the Philadelphia Eagles on Tuesday, according to a source. In his lone season with the Chicago Bears in 2022, Morrow had a career-best 116 tackles (83 solo), 11 tackles for loss and an interception in 17 starts. The 27-year-old is a nice addition to the […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson On The Move To Detroit
Free-agent safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson has agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal with the Lions. Philly has lost some big names already this offseason, as T.J. Edwards, Marcus Epps, Isaac Seumalo, Miles Sanders, and Javon Hargrave are now on new teams. With Detroit making some significant moves of late, Gardner-Johnson, who had 67 total tackles, […]
Travin Howard To Visit The Cowboys On Monday
According to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News, free-agent linebacker Travin Howard will visit with the Cowboys on Monday. The 26-year-old has spent his entire career with the Rams, totaling 44 tackles (35 solo). However, he's started only two of his 29 career games while appearing in just one game last season. With that […]
Adam Gotsis Staying In Jacksonville
Free-agent defensive end Adam Gotsis will remain with the Jaguars on a two-year deal. The 30-year-old began his career in Denver before spending the last three seasons in Jacksonville. However, he hasn't done anything meaningful for IDP managers over the years, totaling 192 tackles and 9.5 sacks (104 games). There's a chance Gotsis could get […]
Malik Reed Heading To Miami
Free-agent linebacker Malik Reed agreed to a one-year deal with the Dolphins. He's played four years in the National Football League, spending his first three seasons in Denver before suiting up for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022-23. The 26-year-old has totaled 148 tackles and 16 sacks, with a career-high eight occurring in the 2020 season. […]
Nick Scott Agrees To Contract With Cincinnati
Free-agent safety Nick Scott agreed to a three-year, $12 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 27-year-old has played his entire career with the Rams, amassing 158 total tackles and four interceptions (64 games). Los Angeles obviously wanted to keep him. However, he'll instead be playing for the team that lost to the Rams in […]
Kevin Byard Refuses Pay Cut
Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard has reportedly refused to take a pay cut. The 29-year-old, who has played his entire career in Tennessee, has amassed 626 total tackles, 27 interceptions, and four sacks (114 games). He's also a two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro. Byard is due to make $13.6 million this season. However, with the […]
Dean Lowry Agrees To A Two-Year Deal With Vikings
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, free-agent defensive lineman Dean Lowry has agreed to a two-year, $8 million contract with Minnesota. Green Bay took the former Northwestern Wildcat in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, he's played 111 games for the Packers, totaling 253 tackles, 15.5 sacks, and one interception. […]
Mike Edwards Planning To Sign With Kansas City
According to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport, Free-agent safety Mike Edwards plans to sign with the Chiefs on a one-year, $3 million deal. The 26-year-old was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay, where he played the last four seasons. During that time, he amassed 184 total tackles, seven interceptions, […]
Julian Love Agrees To Terms With Seattle
Former New York Giants safety Julian Love said that he has agreed to terms on a two-year, $12 million deal with the Seattle Seahawks on Friday, according to sources. It's been a big day on the defensive side of the ball for Seattle, as they also landed former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush. Love was […]
Eagles Adding Greedy Williams
According to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, free-agent cornerback Greedy Williams has agreed to join the Eagles. The 2019 second-round pick totaled 99 tackles and two interceptions during the last four seasons in Cleveland. However, he's battled countless injuries over the years, including missing the entire 2020-21 campaign because of a shoulder […]
Darius Slay Signs Extension With Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay will remain with the team for a few more seasons, agreeing to a two-year, $42 million extension ($23 million guaranteed). There were talks the veteran would be on the way out of Philly. However, he is now committed to the franchise for the next three seasons. Slay finished the 2022-23 […]
Harrison Smith Restructures Contract To Remain In Minnesota
The Minnesota Vikings and safety Harrison Smith agreed to a restructured contract on Thursday for him to remain with the team, and he'll get $8 million in 2023 with $2 million available in incentives. Smith will return in 2023 for his 12th year with the Vikings. The six-time Pro Bowler finished last year with 85 […]
Julian Love, Devin Bush Visiting With Seahawks
New York Giants free-agent safety Julian Love and Pittsburgh Steelers free-agent linebacker Devin Bush are visiting with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday. Love is coming off his best season in 2022 in his fourth year with the Giants, collecting a career-high 124 tackles (79 solo), one sack, six tackles for loss, career-high two interceptions, five […]
Steelers Cut Myles Jack Thursday
The Pittsburgh Steelers released linebacker Myles Jack on Thursday, according to a source. It comes on the heels of Jack's third straight season of 100-plus total tackles, as he finished his lone season with the team in 2022 with 104 tackles (61 solo) and three passes defensed in 15 games (13 starts). The 27-year-old limped […]