Eagles Ready To Trade Up In First Round?
The Philadelphia Eagles, who have two first-round picks in the first round of Thursday's NFL draft, have been among the most notable teams making calls about moving up. "Potentially, would a corner be someone they'd be targeting? Would it be an edge rusher? What if (Oregon edge rusher Kayvon) Thibodeaux slid? Lot of options here […]
Patriots, Texans Exchange Draft Picks In Trade
The New England Patriots traded their fifth-round draft pick this year to the Houston Texans on Monday in exchange for sixth- and seventh-round picks, according to sources. The Patriots are familiar with the Texans front office, as general manager Nick Caserio worked for the Patriots for 20 years before moving to Houston. New England had […]
More Teams Interested In Trading Back In First Round
Within the past week as this year's NFL draft has drawn closer, multiple teams in the top half of the draft have inquired with others to try to trade back in the first round, according to sources. So far, the interest in moving back in Thursday's first round has greatly exceeded the interest in moving […]
Jaguars Considering Four Players With First Overall Pick
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Trent Baalke said that the team has four players in consideration for the No. 1 overall pick to kick off this year's NFL draft next Thursday. Baalke won't reveal who those four players are or what positions they play, but it's likely that Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Georgia defensive end […]
Matt Gay Signs Tender Offer
Kicker Matt Gay officially signed his one-year restricted free-agent tender offer and will return to the Los Angeles Rams in 2022. The Rams placed an original-round tender on Gay and linebacker Travin Howard on March 16. Gay was a first-time Pro Bowler last year when he made 32 of his 34 field-goal tries, including 23 […]
Panthers Have Discussed Trading No. 6 Pick
The Carolina Panthers have talked to numerous teams about moving back from the No. 6 overall pick in the draft, according to league sources. The Panthers don't have another pick until No. 137 in this year's draft. Going with a quarterback in the top 10 might be too much, but taking one in the middle […]
Joey Slye Staying In Washington
Washington Commanders kicker Joey Slye has agreed to a two-year deal with the organization. The deal is reportedly worth $5 million with $2 million incentives included. Clearly, Washington liked what they saw from Slye during his six games with the team. He knocked down all 12 of his field goal attempts and all ten of […]
Greg Joseph Signs His Tender
Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph signed his restricted free-agent tender offer on Monday, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. Joseph was tendered at the right-of-first refusal number, so he'll make $2.4 million this season. The 27-year-old had a career year in 2021, leading the league in touchback percentage while also finishing sixth in field goals […]
Jaguars Likely To Keep No. 1 Overall Pick
The Jacksonville Jaguars aren't receiving calls on the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft, which likely means that they'll wind up hanging onto the pick. This year's crop of quarterbacks is considered to be pretty weak, so it's not a huge surprise that teams aren't looking to move up to the top […]
Steve Wilks, Ray Horton Join Brian Flores' Lawsuit
Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks and former defensive coordinator Ray Horton have now joined Brian Flores' race discrimination class-action lawsuit against the NFL and various teams. They are bringing allegations against the Cardinals and Tennessee Titans, respectively. Wilks alleges that the Cardinals hired him as a "bridge coach" without giving him a realistic […]
Browns Re-Sign Chase McLaughlin
The Cleveland Browns re-signed kicker Chase McLaughlin to an undisclosed deal on Tuesday. The Browns will reunite with McLaughlin after not tendering him a contract as a restricted free-agent. The 25-year-old went 6-for-12 on his field goals down the stretch for the Browns last year and finished just 15-for-21 (71.4%) while also making 36 of […]
Eagles, Saints Swap Draft Picks
The Philadelphia Eagles sent picks No. 16, No. 19 and No. 194 (sixth round) to the New Orleans Saints on Monday in exchange for pick No. 18, No. 101 (third round), No. 237 (seventh round) and a 2023 first-round pick and 2024 second-round pick, according to sources. The Saints are now at 16 and 19 […]
Bruce Arians Transitions To Front Office, Todd Bowles New HC
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is transitioning to the front office as a senior football consultant. Defensive Coordinator Todd Bowles has been named Tampa Bay's new head coach. The 69-year-old was rumored to retire after last season but returned to coach in 2022. "When Bruce arrived in Tampa Bay three years ago, he […]
NFL Approves Overtime Rules Change
NFL owners approved a modified proposal for overtime on Tuesday that will guarantee each team a possession, but only in the postseason. The rule for regular season games, which allows the team with the first possession to win if it scores a touchdown, will remain unchanged. The decision was reached largely due to public outcry […]
Lions Open To Trading No. 2 Pick In Draft
The Detroit Lions are officially open to trading the No. 2 overall pick in next month's NFL draft. "We've had dialogue with a couple of teams," general manager Brad Holmes said. "I wouldn't say it's been a lot, but there has been a couple teams that we've had some dialogue with." The Jacksonville Jaguars have […]
Ravens Sign John Harbaugh To Three-Year Extension
The Baltimore Ravens signed head coach John Harbaugh to a three-year contract extension through the 2025 season on Tuesday. Harbaugh finished in last place in the AFC North division in 2021 for the first time in his career with an 8-9 record, but the Ravens gave him a strong vote of confidence with the extension. […]
Matt Ammendola Released By Jets
New York Jets kicker Matt Ammendola was released on Tuesday, the team announced. The 25-year-old appeared in 11 games last season, connecting on 14 of 15 extra points. However, he went just 13-for-19 on field-goal tries. Much like he was replaced by Eddy Pineiro midseason, Tuesday's release follows the Jets decision to sign both Pineiro […]
Jets Re-Sign Kicker Eddy Pineiro
The New York Jets re-signed restricted free-agent kicker Eddy Pineiro to a one-year deal worth up to $2.75 million on Monday, according to his agents, Drew and Jason Rosenhaus. Pineiro made all eight of his field goals and missed one of his 10 extra-point attempts in five games for the Jets last year. The 26-year-old […]
Matt Patricia To Work With Offense In 2022
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said that assistant coach Matt Patricia, whose background is on defense, will work with the offense in 2022. The Patriots are looking to replace offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who left to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders this offseason. The Patriots also brought back former […]
Jets Sign Greg Zuerlein
The New York Jets signed free-agent kicker Greg Zuerlein to an undisclosed deal on Saturday. Zuerlein spent the last two seasons kicking for the Dallas Cowboys, and he connected on 63 of his 76 field-goal attempts (82.9%) over 32 games in that two-year span. The 34-year-old, who is often called Greg the Leg, was initially […]
Titans Re-Sign Randy Bullock
The Tennessee Titans agreed to a deal to re-sign kicker Randy Bullock on Saturday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The Titans signed Bullock last September after an injury to Sam Ficken, and he went 26-for-31 on field-goal attempts and 42-for-45 on his extra-point tries in 16 regular season games. The 32-year-old will […]
Eagles Sign Howie Roseman To Three-Year Extension
The Philadelphia Eagles signed general manager Howie Roseman to a three-year contract extension on Thursday, according to a source. Roseman has been the team's primary decision-maker since 2010. The Eagles won their first Super Bowl title in 2017 under Roseman after he fired former head coach Chip Kelly following the 2016 season. Philadelphia made the […]
Chase McLaughlin Non-Tendered By Browns
The Cleveland Browns did not tender kicker Chase McLaughlin, according to a source. McLaughlin will now become an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with any team on the open market. It shouldn't come as a surprise after McLaughlin made just 15 of his 21 field-goal attempts (71.4%) in 16 games for the […]
Commanders Tender Joey Slye
The Washington Commanders issued a restricted free-agent tender to kicker Joey Slye worth $2.4 million on Wednesday, according to a source. Slye will be back with Washington in 2022 after spending last year with the Commanders, Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers. In his six games in D.C., he made all 12 of his field-goal […]
Jets Tender Kicker Eddy Pineiro
The New York Jets tendered restricted free-agent kicker Eddy Pineiro for one year at $2.433 million on Wednesday, according to his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Pineiro played well in five games down the stretch for the Jets last year, making all eight of his field-goal attempts and nine of his 10 extra-point tries. The 26-year-old will […]
Rams Place Original-Round RFA Tender On Matt Gay
The Los Angeles Rams placed an original-round restricted free-agent tender on kicker Matt Gay. According to Tom Pelissero of the NFL Network, the tender is worth $2.54 million. The cost for an NFL team to sign Gay to an offer sheet would be a fifth-round pick. The 28-year-old is one of the most consistent kickers […]
Falcons Re-Sign Younghoe Koo
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed kicker Younghoe Koo to a five-year, $24.25 million contract extension with $11.5 million guaranteed on Tuesday, according to a source. Koo was scheduled to become a restricted free agent, but instead the Falcons are locking up one of the league's most accurate kickers. The 27-year-old cashes in after making 92.6% of […]
Packers Expected To Keep Mason Crosby
It appears that the Green Bay Packers will keep kicker Mason Crosby in 2022. Crosby is scheduled to make $3.4 million with a salary cap charge of $4.735 million in 2022, and there has been no change in his status or contract, according to a source. The 37-year-old veteran had a rough 2021 season in […]
Patriots Re-Sign Nick Folk Monday
The New England Patriots re-signed kicker Nick Folk to a two-year, $5 million extension on Monday that includes $2.19 million guaranteed. The contract has a maximum value of $5.6 million with incentives. The 37-year-old made 36 of his 39 field-goal attempts and 42 of his 47 extra-point tries in the regular season last year for […]
Vikings Tender Kicker Greg Joseph
The Minnesota Vikings are tendering restricted free-agent kicker Greg Joseph on Monday. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Joseph's tender will be worth $2.433 million in 2022. Joseph led the league in touchback percentage last year and improved as the season went on. The 27-year-old made 86.8% of his 38 field-goal tries (five misses) and made […]