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Report: Falcons expected to sign Heinicke to 2-year contract
The Atlanta Falcons are signing former Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo.Heinicke, who turns 30 on Wednesday, agreed to a two-year deal worth up to $20 million, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Atlanta picks up a veteran signal-caller to bolster its passing group. The club released Marcus Mariota last month after… → Read More
Falcons sign Lindstrom to 5-year extension reportedly worth $105M
The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a five-year contract extension with offensive guard Chris Lindstrom, the team announced Monday.Lindstrom's new deal is worth $105 million with $63 million fully guaranteed, according to the MMQB's Albert Breer, making him the highest-paid guard in the NFL.Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson previously held the record at the position after signing a… → Read More
Caleb Williams non-committal on declaring for 2024 NFL Draft
Following a Heisman Trophy-winning 2022 campaign, USC quarterback Caleb Williams says he isn't focused on what his NFL future could be."It's a goal of mine to go No. 1, just like it was a goal of mine to win the Heisman Trophy," Williams said in an interview with PFF's Max Chadwick. "But I wouldn't say that I'm focused on either of those things. I don't even know if I'm declaring after this… → Read More
Bills signing Milano to 2-year extension
The Buffalo Bills announced Sunday that they reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension with Pro Bowl linebacker Matt Milano.Buffalo is expected to create $6 million in salary cap space following the signing, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Milano, 28, was named a first-team All-Pro following his 2022 campaign. He tallied 99 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, and seven quarterback… → Read More
GM Schoen: Giants turning attention toward extending Saquon, Lawrence
A day after the New York Giants rewarded quarterback Daniel Jones with a new four-year, $160-million contract, general manager Joe Schoen indicated that his club isn't done negotiating with its stars.Running back Saquon Barkley could be up next for a long-term agreement. The Giants placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Barkley prior to Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline. If the two sides are unable… → Read More
Hopkins preparing for 'whatever the future holds' amid trade talk
Arizona Cardinals star wideout DeAndre Hopkins isn't too concerned about the possibility of being traded this offseason despite plenty of speculation."You know, I've been hearing a lot of the trade talks," Hopkins said on the "Pat McAfee Show" on Wednesday. "But I take things day (by) day. I don't look forward to the future, I live in the present moment. Right now, the Arizona Cardinals is the… → Read More
Report: Falcons, Dolphins among teams not expected to pursue Lamar
The Lamar Jackson market is cooler than expected.The Miami Dolphins are among multiple teams who won't pursue the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, sources told ESPN's Jeff Darlington. Miami reportedly believes Tua Tagovailoa is the perfect fit for head coach Mike McDaniel's system despite his health concerns.The Atlanta Falcons, who boast $66.4 million in cap space, have also opted not to engage in… → Read More
Sarkisian: Ewers, Manning competing for Texas' starting QB role
Texas is holding an open competition between sophomore Quinn Ewers and freshman Arch Manning to be the team's starting quarterback, head coach Steve Sarkisian confirmed, according to ESPN's Dave Wilson. "I'm not worried about who's going to be on the cover of what magazine next week," Sarkisian said after Monday's practice. "(What) I'm more focused on is, is each guy focusing on what they need… → Read More
Texas A&M's Achane captures top spot in RB 40-yard dash at combine
The running backs took the field for the final day at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, with Texas A&M's Devon Achane posting the group's fastest time in the 40-yard dash.Here are some the quickest tailbacks during the final workout of this year's event at Lucas Oil Stadium: Player Time School Devon Achane 4.32 Texas A&M Jahmyr Gibbs 4.36 Alabama Keaton Mitchell 4.37 East Carolina Deneric… → Read More
Dolphins still weighing decision to pick up Tagovailoa's 5th-year option
The Miami Dolphins have yet to make a decision on whether to pick up quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's fifth-year option."Like any other player, you factor in every variable," head coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to ESPN's Marcel Louis-Jacques. "I think it's important to recognize we have a congruence of interests by the Dolphins and the player, Tua, that both… → Read More
Tannehill will remain with Titans, GM says
Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon dismissed the idea that quarterback Ryan Tannehill may no longer be part of the team's future."Ryan is under contract," Carthon said, according to Nick Shook of NFL.com. "I know everybody wants to make a big deal out of the quarterback position and whether he will or won't be here, but you guys just have to accept the fact that Ryan is under contract… → Read More
Report: Owners would initiate vote to remove Snyder if Commanders not sold
NFL owners would move toward a vote to remove Daniel Snyder from ownership of the Washington Commanders if he doesn't sell the franchise, sources told the Washington Post's Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala, and Liz Clarke.Snyder demanded that the NFL and other franchise owners indemnify him against future legal liability and costs if he sells the team, per the Washington Post. The 58-year-old… → Read More
Joe Lombardi named Broncos' offensive coordinator
The Denver Broncos hired Joe Lombardi as their new offensive coordinator, the team announced Saturday. Lombardi, 51, joins Denver after serving in the same position with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021 and 2022. He was dismissed from the team last month.The Seattle native will reunite with head coach Sean Payton after working as an offensive assistant (2007-2008) and a quarterbacks coach… → Read More
Report: Bezos denied opportunity to bid on Commanders
Billionaire Jeff Bezos is being shut out of the bidding process regarding the sale of the Washington Commanders, a source told The Athletic's Ben Standig and Daniel Kaplan.The Commanders' banker, Bank of America, shared that the Amazon founder has been barred from bidding on the team dating back months, per The Athletic. "It's a free country, he can sell to whomever he wants," a person briefed… → Read More
Report: Lions expected to extend DC Aaron Glenn
The Detroit Lions are close to finalizing a multiyear contract extension with defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.The deal is not quite finished but is expected to be completed soon, according to Fowler.Glenn has had multiple head coaching interview opportunities this offseason with teams like the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts.The 50-year-old has… → Read More
Report: Jeff Bezos hires firm to explore potential Commanders bid
Jeff Bezos has hired an investment firm to examine the possibility of a bid for the Washington Commanders, sources told the Washington Post's Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala, and Liz Clarke.The founder of Amazon hired Allen & Company, the same firm that handled the sales of the Denver Broncos in 2022 and the Carolina Panthers in 2018.Bezos, who owns the Washington Post, has not submitted a bid for… → Read More
Ossenfort: Cardinals still evaluating options regarding Hopkins' future
The Arizona Cardinals are keeping all of their options open when it comes to deciding the future of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins."I had a great talk with D-Hop a couple weeks ago," general manager Monti Ossenfort said Thursday during an appearance on the "Bickley and Marotta" show, according to team reporter Darren Urban. "I explained to him what my philosophy was. It was a great… → Read More
Report: UFC eyeing Blaydes-Pavlovich to headline Fight Night card on April 22
The UFC is finalizing a heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes to headline an event on April 22, sources told ESPN's Brett Okamoto.The promotion has not announced a location or venue for the proposed bout, but both fighters agreed to a five-round main event, per Okamoto.Pavlovich (17-1) has reeled off five straight wins since suffering a defeat at the hands of Alistair… → Read More
Report: Commanders likely to place franchise tag on Payne
The Washington Commanders are expected to place the franchise tag on defensive tackle Daron Payne, sources told The Athletic's Ben Standig.Payne, 25, is coming off a career-best campaign where he recorded 64 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks. The franchise tender for defensive tackles is worth $18.9 million, according to OvertheCap.The franchise-tag window opened Tuesday and will… → Read More
Commanders hire Chiefs' Bieniemy as offensive coordinator
The Washington Commanders are hiring Eric Bieniemy as their new offensive coordinator, sources told theScore's NFL insider Jordan Schultz.The Commanders confirmed the appointment Saturday, announcing Bieniemy would also become their assistant head coach.He received a multi-year contract that contains an annual pay increase, reports Adam Schefter of ESPN.The 53-year-old spent the last five… → Read More