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Sources: Jets add Lazard on 4-year, $44M deal
One of Aaron Rodgers' longtime targets is headed to New York.The Jets are signing former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Allen Lazard to a four-year, $44-million contract that includes $22 million guaranteed, sources told Jordan Schultz, theScore's NFL insider. BREAKING: #Jets are signing FA WR Allen Lazard to a 4-year, $44M deal with $22M guaranteed, sources tell @thescore.Lazard comes off his… → Read More
Report: Eagles adding Penny to backfield
The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Penny is set to return from a broken fibula that limited him to five games last season. He was off to an explosive start prior to the injury, averaging 6.1 yards per carry.A first-round pick in 2018, Penny broke out in 2021, his fourth season in the NFL. He… → Read More
Report: Texans land Mason in trade with Bucs
The Houston Texans have acquired veteran guard Shaq Mason in a trade with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.The Texans are sending a sixth-round pick in exchange for Mason and a seventh-rounder, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.The Bucs reportedly planned to release the veteran this week if they couldn't find a trade partner for him. The deal saves Tampa Bay… → Read More
Ravens release Campbell, save $7M in cap space
The Baltimore Ravens released veteran defensive end Calais Campbell, the team announced Monday.The transaction clears $7 million in cap space, according to ESPN's Jamison Hensley. However, the Ravens did not rule out bringing Campbell back."While this is the worst part of the business, we have not closed the door on the possibility of him returning to our team in the future," general manager… → Read More
Report: Dolphins picking up Tua's 5th-year option
The Miami Dolphins will exercise the fifth-year option on Tua Tagovailoa's rookie contract, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.The fifth-year option locks in $23.2 million guaranteed for Tagovailoa in the 2024 season, Garafolo adds.The decision represents a major vote of confidence in Tagovailoa, who enjoyed a breakout 2022 campaign. The 25-year-old set numerous career highs, including… → Read More
Report: Ravens trading Chuck Clark to Jets
The New York Jets are acquiring safety Chuck Clark from the Baltimore Ravens for a 2024 seventh-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal will be officially processed when the new league year begins on March 15, Schefter adds.Clark comes to New York with one year remaining on his contract and is set to earn just under $2.5 million in base salary, per Over The Cap. A sixth-round pick… → Read More
Cardinals' Beachum: Kyler 'needs to grow up a bit'
Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Kelvin Beachum didn't mince words when asked about where Kyler Murray could take the next step."Grow up," Beachum said Wednesday on the "Burns and Gambo" show. "Be a man and grow up."The 33-year-old tackle does believe Murray has leadership qualities, though the team needs to see more of it. "He's maturing. It's not a completed process," Beachum added. "I… → Read More
Report: Dolphins to release Byron Jones, save $13.6M in cap space
The Miami Dolphins will release cornerback Byron Jones on March 15, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Dolphins will designate Jones as a post-June 1 release, Schefter adds. The transaction will save them $13.6 million in cap space.Jones missed the entire 2022 season recovering from a torn Achilles. He had surgery on the injury last March and spent all of last year on the physically unable to… → Read More
Jones takes UFC men's pound-for-pound No. 1 spot after win in return
Jon Jones is back on top as the UFC's new pound-for-pound ruler. Jones made a massive leap to the No. 1 spot on the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings after quickly submitting Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, the promotion announced.The 35-year-old, who previously sat at No. 10, captured the heavyweight championship with his first-round victory via guillotine choke.Jones' rise bumps Alexander Volkanovski… → Read More
Report: Chiefs expected to cut Clark after contract talks collapse
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to release pass-rusher Frank Clark after talks about a reworked deal fell apart, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Chiefs had several conversations with Clark's agent at the NFL combine but were unable to find common ground, Schefter adds.The 29-year-old was entering the final season of a two-year, $30.2-million deal, per Spotrac. Clark, who came over in a… → Read More
Jaguars' Ridley reinstated from gambling suspension
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been fully reinstated from a suspension for violating the NFL's gambling policy, the league announced Monday.Ridley was suspended indefinitely for betting on NFL games in 2021 while a member of the Atlanta Falcons, and he was forced to miss the 2022 season as a result. He applied for reinstatement on Feb. 15, the first day he was eligible to… → Read More
Report: Titans shopping Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry could be available for trade.The Tennessee Titans have been shopping Henry recently, reports Michael Silver of Bally Sports, citing current general managers.Henry is entering the final year of a four-year, $50-million deal and is owed $10.5 million in base salary in 2023, according to Over the Cap. The 29-year-old has been one of the NFL's most dominant running backs since coming… → Read More
Report: Saints signing Carr to 4-year deal
The New Orleans Saints are signing free-agent quarterback Derek Carr to a four-year contract, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Carr, who was released by the Las Vegas Raiders in February, also drew interest from the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers. The Saints were the first team to show interest in the veteran signal-caller, hosting him on a visit before he became a free agent.The… → Read More
Report: Rams give Robinson permission to seek trade
The Los Angeles Rams have allowed wide receiver Allen Robinson to seek a trade, sources told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The Rams are also willing to pay a portion of Robinson's $15.25-million guaranteed salary to facilitate a move, Pelissero adds. Robinson was shopped around the 2022 trade deadline and again over the last few weeks, with both sides eager for a fresh start, according to NFL… → Read More
Stroud doesn't want to be drafted by Bears: That's Fields' team
C.J. Stroud doesn't want to be picked first overall by the Chicago Bears, but he has a pretty noble reason for his lack of interest.When asked if he's thought about landing in Chicago, the Ohio State product advocated for former college teammate and current Bears quarterback Justin Fields."I don't want to go there," Stroud said Friday at the NFL combine. "That's (Fields') team. I got to go do my… → Read More
Report: Giants' Jones seeking more than $45M per year on extension
The representation for New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is looking for more than $45 million per year on a long-term extension, sources told Pat Leonard of The Daily News.Jones, who changed agencies in February, and the Giants have been locked in contract talks but have been unable to close in on an extension. General manager Joe Schoen admitted Thursday that he wishes the two sides… → Read More
Giants GM: 'Wish we were a little bit closer' on long-term deal with Jones
New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen knows he's running out of time to sign quarterback Daniel Jones to a long-term deal before Tuesday's deadline to use the franchise tag."You're starting to feel the time crunch a little bit," Schoen told NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" on Thursday. "I wish we were a little bit closer on a deal than what we are right now. But again, there's still… → Read More
Arrest warrants issued for top prospect Carter stemming from fatal crash
Arrest warrants have been issued for former Georgia defensive lineman and top NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter for reckless driving and racing in a crash on Jan. 15 that killed a Georgia teammate and staff member, the Athens-Clarke County police department announced Wednesday.Carter and Chandler LeCroy, the Georgia staffer killed in the crash, were found to be "operating their vehicles in a… → Read More
Chargers GM: 'No thought' of moving on from Allen
All signs point to star receiver Keenan Allen sticking with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2023.Chargers general manager Tom Telesco said on "Good Morning Football" that there has been "no thought" of moving on from Allen, according to Will Selva of NFL Network. "Keenan Allen, he's our Andre Reed. He's our Charlie Joiner," Telesco noted. "We're thrilled with Keenan."The 30-year-old wideout accounts… → Read More
Report: Seahawks interested in reuniting with Wagner
A reunion between the Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Bobby Wagner could be in the cards.The Seahawks are "keenly" interested in bringing back the veteran linebacker, who's reportedly set to be released by the Los Angeles Rams, sources told The News Tribune's Gregg Bell.The Rams are planning to cut Wagner on March 15, the first day of the new league year. They've given the 32-year-old permission… → Read More