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Cowboys | Dallas anxious to get Dak Prescott signed (Tue Feb 23, 02:45 PM) [jump to this story] Broncos | Justin Simmons likely to be tagged again (Tue Feb 23, 02:31 PM) [jump to this story] Buccaneers | Chris Godwin keeping options open (Tue Feb 23, 01:19 PM) [jump to this story] |
Buccaneers | Tom Brady could see extension Wed Feb 24, 11:51 AM
Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady could receive a contract extension in the offseason, according to general manager Jason Licht.
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Steelers | Owner confirms Big Ben returning Wed Feb 24, 10:33 AM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will return in 2021, according to team president Art Rooney II.
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Dolphins | Miami, Aaron Jones have mutual interest Wed Feb 24, 12:23 AM
Impending free-agent RB Aaron Jones (Packers) reportedly has the Miami Dolphins among the teams he is willing to consider in free agency, and a league source confirms the team is also interested in signing Jones, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
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Seahawks | Russell Wilson cool under fire Tue Feb 23, 11:39 PM
Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has thrown for a league-high 79 touchdowns while under pressure since entering the league in 2012 - 12 more than any other player over that span - according to Pro Football Focus.
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Bills | Stefon Diggs tore up single coverage in 2020 Tue Feb 23, 11:21 PM
Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs tallied 59 catches for 876 yards against single coverage in 2020 - both league-best marks - according to Pro Football Focus.
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NFL | Mac Jones a top-10 pick? Tue Feb 23, 08:56 PM
Alabama QB Mac Jones won't be drafted any lower than the No. 8 pick currently held by the Carolina Panthers, according to Mike Tannenbaum of ESPN.
Link to story NFL | Richard Sherman tops in coverage Tue Feb 23, 08:04 PM
Impending free-agent CB Richard Sherman has the highest coverage grade since 2019 among free-agent cornerbacks, according to Pro Football Focus.
Link to storyRichard Sherman player page
Steelers | Ben Roethlisberger will return for 2021 Tue Feb 23, 06:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will return as the team's starting quarterback for the 2021 season, according to his agent, Ryan Tollner, Tuesday, Feb. 23. 'They want Ben back and will contact me soon to address his cap situation,' Tollner said.
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Cowboys | L.P Ladouceur to return for 2021 Tue Feb 23, 06:32 PM
Impending free-agent LS L.P. Ladouceur plans to play in 2021, according to Calvin Watkins of ESPN Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Texans | Cornell Armstrong gets one-year deal Tue Feb 23, 06:10 PM
Houston Texans CB Cornell Armstrong re-signed with the team on a one-year, $1.25-million contract with a $100,000 signing bonus, according to a league source Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Link to story Texans | Buddy Howell re-signed Tue Feb 23, 06:07 PM
Houston Texans restricted free-agent RB Buddy Howell signed a one-year contract worth less than the $2.133 million tender Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Texans | Senio Kelemete officially released Tue Feb 23, 06:04 PM
Updating a previous story, Houston Texans G Senio Kelemete was officially waived Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Rams | Thomas Brown promoted within coaching staff Tue Feb 23, 06:00 PM
Los Angeles Rams running backs coach Thomas Brown was elevated to assistant head coach Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Texans | Senio Kelemete to be released Tuesday Tue Feb 23, 05:15 PM
Houston Texans OG Senio Kelemete will be released Tuesday, Feb. 23, creating $1.5 million in salary-cap space for 2021. LB Peter Kalambayi also was released.
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Panthers | Carolina brings back Trent Scott Tue Feb 23, 02:52 PM
Carolina Panthers OT Trent Scott, who was set to become a restricted free agent, signed a one-year contract to remain with the team Tuesday, Feb. 23. Financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed.
Link to story Cowboys | Dallas anxious to get Dak Prescott signed Tue Feb 23, 02:45 PM
Impending free-agent QB Dak Prescott (ankle) is reportedly making such good progress from his ankle injury and subsequent surgeries that the Dallas Cowboys want to get a 'big-time, long-term deal now,' according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
| Footballguys view: The Cowboys do not want to franchise tag Prescott again. Instead, it's past time to get a long-term deal done. Before his injury in 2020, Prescott was dealing the rock better than ever. He's a QB1 for Fantasy GMs and should get a contract that makes him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL. |
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Broncos | Justin Simmons likely to be tagged again Tue Feb 23, 02:31 PM
Denver Broncos S Justin Simmons is expected to receive the franchise tag for a second consecutive year if the two sides are unable to strike a long-term deal before March 9, according to NFL Network's James Palmer.
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Buccaneers | Chris Godwin keeping options open Tue Feb 23, 01:19 PM
Impending free-agent WR Chris Godwin told the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, Feb. 23, that while he wants to remain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he also wants to 'get paid' too.
| Footballguys view: Godwin added that his goal is a long-term deal, but he would also be 'fine' with the franchise tag in 2021 and a long-term deal next year. Reports have indicated that Mike Evans is willing to take a pay cut to keep teammates in Tampa for another run. The Buccaneers have to figure out what to do with Godwin, but their first priority is likely signing pass-rusher Shaq Barrett to a new long-term deal. |
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Rams | LA Rams announce four coaching hires Tue Feb 23, 01:07 PM
Nick Jones and Chris O'Hara were officially hired as offensive assistants by the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday, Feb. 23. In addition, Marcus Dixon was named as the team's new assistant defensive line coach and Dwayne Stukes was named as the team's new assistant special teams coach.
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Titans | Isaiah Wilson moving on? Tue Feb 23, 12:34 PM
Tennessee Titans OT Isaiah Wilson said he was done with the Titans in a since-deleted post on Twitter Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Lions | Kenny Golladay very likely to get tagged Mon Feb 22, 08:45 PM
Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay is a 'strong' candidate to receive the franchise tag, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
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Raiders | Kemah Siverand in trouble with the law Mon Feb 22, 08:13 PM
Las Vegas Raiders CB Kemah Siverand was one of three people arrested for street racing in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 20, and is facing felony evading charges, according to Jonathan McCall of KRON4News.
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Jaguars | Tyler Eifert set to hit the market Mon Feb 22, 08:02 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Tyler Eifert is expected to have his team option declined and will become a free agent this offseason, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport.
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Seahawks | K.J. Wright would like to return Mon Feb 22, 05:25 PM
Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent LB K.J. Wright said he would like to re-sign with the Seahawks this offseason but is not willing to take a discount in order to stay with Seattle.
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Patriots | Cam Newton open to short-term deal with NE Mon Feb 22, 05:22 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent QB Cam Newton said he would be open to signing a one-year contract with the Patriots this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Newton is set to hit the open market when the new league year begins. The Patriots are in need of quarterback help, and they may be considering a rookie like Mac Jones (Alabama) in the 2021 NFL draft. They could bring in Newton to start while the rookie gets up to speed. Newton was 'meh' as the starter in 2020 but perhaps the team thinks he deserves one more year as a starting option. |
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Panthers | Kawann Short could return Mon Feb 22, 04:11 PM
Free-agent DT Kawann Short (Panthers) said Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer indicated the team could re-sign Short if he is not able to find what he is looking for in free agency.
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NFL | Kawann Short receiving interest Mon Feb 22, 04:07 PM
Free-agent DT Kawann Short (Panthers) said he has received interest from a few teams since his release. Short said he likely will have to accept a one-year contract this offseason.
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Texans | Dontrell Hilliard signs new deal Mon Feb 22, 03:46 PM
Houston Texans RB Dontrell Hilliard signed a new one-year contract with the Texans Monday, Feb. 22, worth $1.25 million, according to a source. The deal includes $200,000 in guaranteed money.
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Packers | Jamaal Williams hopes to re-sign Mon Feb 22, 03:30 PM
Green Bay Packers impending free-agent RB Jamaal Williams said he hopes to re-sign with the Packers this offseason but is ready to test the free-agent market if he does not return.
| Footballguys view: Williams has plenty of power to his game and he can work well as a receiver out of the backfield. The Packers have him and Aaron Jones set to hit free agency, but they have A.J. Dillon to take over in the backfield if one or both do not return. |
Jamaal Williams player page
NFL | Thomas Graham has talked with several teams Mon Feb 22, 03:20 PM
Oregon CB Thomas Graham Jr. has recently had virtual meetings with the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.
Link to story Patriots | David Andrews would like to return Mon Feb 22, 03:18 PM
New England Patriots impending free-agent C David Andrews said he would like to re-sign with the Patriots this offseason but is open to all scenarios.
Link to story Packers | Marquez Valdes-Scantling to receive raise Mon Feb 22, 02:29 PM
Green Bay Packers WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling will have his 2021 salary increase to $2.183 million because of the proven performance escalator.
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Panthers | One-year deal for Keith Kirkwood Mon Feb 22, 01:30 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Keith Kirkwood signed a new one-year contract with the Panthers Monday, Feb. 22, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Panthers | Brandon Zylstra signs new deal Mon Feb 22, 01:29 PM
Carolina Panthers WR Brandon Zylstra signed a new one-year contract with the Panthers Monday, Feb. 22, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Jets | Sam Darnold drawing interest Mon Feb 22, 12:48 PM
New York Jets QB Sam Darnold has drawn real trade interest, but the team wants to fully evaluate all the quarterbacks in the NFL draft before making a decision.
| Footballguys view: Darnold should be drawing interest. He's still only 23-years old, and some teams may think they can get his career on track. Darnold's career wasn't done any favors by former Jets head coach Adam Gase. We should see him moved before the 2021 NFL draft, and that means the Jets will be in the market for a quarterback like Zach Wilson (BYU) at no.2 overall. |
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Steelers | Cameron Heyward restructures Mon Feb 22, 11:55 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers DE Cameron Heyward restructured his contract Monday, Feb. 22, to free up $7 million in salary cap space.
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Eagles | Alshon Jeffery likely gone Mon Feb 22, 11:35 AM
Philadelphia Eagles WR Alshon Jeffery is likely to be a cap casualty this offseason, in the opinion of MMQB's Peter King.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. The Eagles already moved on from DeSean Jackson, and now it's time for Jeffery to get dumped. They would've done it a year or two ago, but the contract Jeffery signed was great for him and bad for the team. If healthy, some team could want Jeffery around as a veteran in the room and reserve player. |
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Eagles | Corey Clement likely to go Mon Feb 22, 11:16 AM
Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent RB Corey Clement is not expected to re-sign with the Eagles.
| Footballguys view: Clement can be a good reserve back somewhere else. He can make plays as a runner or receiver out of the backfield. The Eagles have Miles Sanders as their lead back and backup Boston Scott is good too. Without Clement on the roster, expect the Eagles to make a move for a running back ...likely in the 2021 NFL draft. |
Corey Clement player page
Texans | Deshaun Watson gets it done deep Mon Feb 22, 12:44 AM
Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson has registered a league-high 66 completions on throws of at least 20 yards downfield since the start of the 2019 season, according to Pro Football Focus.
| Footballguys view: Watson has great touch and accuracy when throwing down the field. He doesn't hesitate to attack a defense and he knows how to lead his receivers in stride so they can gain more yards after the big throw. |
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Football Team | Brandon Scherff contract talks looming? Mon Feb 22, 12:32 AM
Washington Football Team OG Brandon Scherff is a candidate to receive the franchise tag again, but the team 'appears more interested' in signing him to a long-term deal - with talks expected to start in the coming days - according to the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala.
Link to story Football Team | Terry McLaurin scratching the surface? Sun Feb 21, 08:24 PM
Washington Football Team WR Terry McLaurin is 'one of the better up-and-coming wideouts' in the NFL, according to San Francisco 49ers CB Richard Sherman, and Sherman believes McLaurin is being held back by Washington's lack of weapons. 'If he had anybody else beside him and they couldn't just double him and cloud him all the time he'd be special,' Sherman said.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. Look at what McLaurin has been able to do with average to below-average quarterback play over the last two seasons. If Washington gets a high-quality quarterback then that will just mean better things for McLaurin and his production. |
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Ravens | Baltimore promotes Craig Ver Steeg Sun Feb 21, 08:12 PM
Baltimore Ravens assistant coach Craig Ver Steeg has been promoted to fill the vacant running backs coach position.
Link to story NFL | Travis Etienne a receiving threat Sun Feb 21, 07:53 PM
Clemson RB Travis Etienne's 588 receiving yards in 2020 were more than he recorded in his first three collegiate seasons combined.
| Footballguys view: Etienne made a concentrated effort to improve as a receiver during his college career. His speed, burst and acceleration make him a big play just waiting to happen anytime he touches the rock. Expect Etienne to be one of the first, if not the first, running backs selected in the 2021 NFL draft. |
NFL | Alijah Vera-Tucker steady inside Sun Feb 21, 07:50 PM
Southern California OG Alijah Vera-Tucker allowed four pressures and two sacks on 849 pass-block snaps over the past two collegiate seasons.
Link to story NFL | Kwity Paye could slide to LB Sun Feb 21, 07:46 PM
Michigan DE Kwity Paye is a candidate to move to outside linebacker in the NFL, according to ESPN's Todd McShay.
Link to story NFL | Penei Sewell a rock in pass protection Sun Feb 21, 07:40 PM
Oregon OT Penei Sewell allowed one sack across the 2018 and 2019 seasons combined and will be a 'starter from day one in the NFL,' according to ESPN's Todd McShay.
Link to story Cowboys | Amari Cooper could rework deal Sun Feb 21, 04:30 PM
Dallas Cowboys WR Amari Cooper may be asked to restructure his contract this offseason because the team could save around $14 million in salary cap space if they rework the deal.
| Footballguys view: Cooper has undergone ankle surgery (back in January) but he'll be fine for training camp and will be the no.1 receiver for the Cowboys once again. He's on the books for $22 million and there is $28 million remaining in dead money. We'll see if the two sides work out a new deal that helps both parties involved. The Cowboys need to figure out a deal with QB Dak Prescott and have extra money for free agency. |
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Bills | Taiwan Jones may return Sun Feb 21, 03:24 PM
Buffalo Bills impending free-agent RB Taiwan Jones could re-sign with the Bills this offseason because of his ability to play to play special teams.
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Browns | Cleveland unlikely to pursue Christian Kirksey Sun Feb 21, 02:45 PM
Free-agent LB Christian Kirksey (Packers) likely will not receive interest from the Cleveland Browns this offseason, in the opinion of The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Mary Kay Cabot.
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Browns | Baker Mayfield to have option picked up Sun Feb 21, 02:16 PM
Cleveland Browns QB Baker Mayfield will have his fifth-year option exercised this offseason.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here. Mayfield was the no.1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft and he's turned into a leader and led the Browns to the playoffs in 2020. The option is expected to cost the team around $20 million, depending on where the 2022 NFL salary cap lands after the TV deals are signed. If he plays well in 2021, Mayfield and the Browns will work on an extension to make him one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the league. |
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