Prime-Time First TD Bets — Monday Night Football, Week 16
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Lions sign RB Jamaal Williams, fantasy impact
With the Green Bay Packers having A.J. Dillon and re-signing Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams was the odd man out of the backfield, so he found a new home in free agency, signing a two-year deal with the Detroit Lions, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Former #Packers RB Jamaal Williams is signing a two-year deal worth […]
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Bears re-sign OL Germain Ifedi
Offensive lineman Germain Ifedi agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Chicago Bears Tuesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Germain Ifedi re-signs with Bears Ifedi spent 2020 with the Bears, where he started 16 games. We don't know who will be Chicago's starting QB, but there's a good chance Ifedi will be one of the […]
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Terrance Mitchell is expected to sign with Texans
Cornerback Terrance Mitchell is expected to sign with the Houston Texans, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Texans sign Terrance Mitchell The veteran cornerback started 16 games for the Cleveland Browns in 2020, securing 65 tackles and 13 passes defensed. Mitchell should help bolster the Houston Texans secondary at cornerback.
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Bills trade TE Lee Smith to Falcons
The Buffalo Bills will trade TE Lee Smith to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2022 late-round pick, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bills trade Lee Smith to Falcons The 11-year veteran appeared in 10 games for the Bills in 2020, securing four catches for 35 yards and two touchdowns. Smith's presence should bolster the depth of […]
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Emmanuel Sanders signs with the Bills, fantasy impact
The Buffalo Bills are set to sign Emmanuel Sanders Tuesday, per Bills reporter Dan Fetes. Emmanuel Sanders signs with Buffalo Analysis: Out with the old, in with the … older. Buffalo replaces John Brown with 34-year-old Emmanuel Sanders, but the age doesn’t tell the whole story. Sanders can still play at a respectable level. His WR1 […]
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Titans sign CB Janoris Jenkins
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins agreed to terms to sign with the Tennessee Titans Tuesday, per his agent Neil Schwartz. Janoris Jenkins signs with Titans Analysis: The Titans are remaking their secondary this offseason and for a good reason. Tennessee ranked 30th in pass defense DVOA last season. Jenkins is a solid step in that direction. After […]
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Dolphins sign QB Jacoby Brissett, fantasy impact
Ex-Colts QB Jacoby Brissett found a new landing spot Tuesday, reportedly agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Colts' QB Jacoby Brissett has reached agreement on a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021 Analysis: […]
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Saints trade DL Malcom Brown to Jacksonville
The New Orleans Saints traded DL Malcom Brown to the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The move comes as the team had reportedly considered releasing Brown for cap considerations. Source: The #Saints have traded DL Malcolm Brown to the #Jaguars. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Analysis: Over the […]
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Houston Texans add QB Tyrod Taylor, fantasy impact
The Houston Texans added ex-Chargers QB Tyrod Taylor in free agency Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Chargers' QB Tyrod Taylor reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Houston Texans, sources tell ESPN. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021 Fantasy analysis: This is an interesting deal […]
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Jaguars add WR help, sign Marvin Jones, fantasy impact
The Jacksonville Jaguars landed a deep threat receiver Tuesday, reportedly agreeing to terms with Marvin Jones on a contract, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Jaguars are expected to sign former #Lions WR Marvin Jones, source said, an accomplished, veteran offensive weapon. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Jones, who just turned 31, […]
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Bears sign QB Andy Dalton, fantasy impact
The Chicago Bears appear to have landed on their starting quarterback for 2021, signing Andy Dalton to a one-year deal Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bears are expected to sign FA QB Andy Dalton, source said. Their new starter. He gets a 1-year deal worth $10M. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 […]
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Chiefs release Damien Williams, fantasy impact
The Kansas City Chiefs cleared the way for 2020 rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire to be the bell cow in 2021 by releasing veteran Damien Williams Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: #Chiefs are releasing Damien Williams — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Williams opted out of the 2020 season due to […]
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Titans release CB Adoree' Jackson
The Tennessee Titans made a cut Tuesday, releasing CB Adoree' Jackson, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Titans are releasing CB Adoree Jackson, their former first-round pick. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Analysis: The former first-round pick was a solid corner during his first two seasons with the Titans. Injuries […]
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Giants add WR help, sign John Ross, fantasy impact
The New York Giants agreed to terms with ex-Bengals receiver John Ross on a one-year deal Tuesday, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #Giants have agreed to terms with WR John Ross on a one-year, $2.5 million deal that includes $1 million guaranteed, source says. The ninth overall pick in 2017 with the 4.22 […]
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Dallas gets OL help, signs Ty Nsekhe
The Dallas Cowboys added some offensive line help Tuesday, signing former Buffalo Bill Ty Nsekhe, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Cowboys have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with former Bills OL Ty Nskehe, per his agency @ELSportsLLC. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2021 Analysis: With the Cowboys losing Cameron […]
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Giants, Leonard Williams agree on extension
The New York Giants agreed to terms on a long-term extension with star DL Leonard Williams Tuesday, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal will keep Williams with New York for another three years. The #Giants and Leonard Williams get it done. Locked in. https://t.co/uuRMpOAkZx — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Analysis: […]
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Browns bring in DE Takkarist McKinley
The Cleveland Browns signed DE Takkarist McKinley in free agency Tuesday, according to CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones. Browns are signing Takk McKinley, per source. One year deal that could reach more than $4M. — Jonathan Jones (@jjones9) March 16, 2021 Analysis: After a season that saw Takkarist McKinley bounce around the league, he […]
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Giants sign FB Cullen Gillaspia
The New York Giants added a fullback in free agency, signing ex-Texan Cullen Gillaspia Tuesday, per The Athletic’s Dan Duggan. The Giants have signed former Texans FB Cullen Gillaspia. Has been a special teamer for the past two season. Was waived last week with a failed physical designations. I'm turning my mentions off. — Dan […]
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Bengals add another CB, sign Mike Hilton
The Cincinnati Bengals appear set to let star CB William Jackson leave in free agency, having added Chidobe Awuzie Tuesday and following that up by signing ex-Steelers CB Mike Hilton, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bengals aren’t done. They’re signing former #Steelers CB Mike Hilton, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 […]
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Raiders release Pro Bowl C Rodney Hudson
The Las Vegas Raiders made a surprise move Tuesday, releasing center Rodney Hudson, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Raiders are releasing Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson, source said, a surprise in Las Vegas as their O-line receives a nearly complete facelift. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 The 31-year-old Hudson has […]
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Cowboys re-sign CB C.J. Goodwin
The Dallas Cowboys lost CB Chidobe Awuzie in free agency Tuesday, but they did re-sign fellow CB C.J. Goodwin, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Cowboys have agreed to terms with CB CJ Goodwin on a 2-year, $3.5 million deal that includes $2 million guaranteed, per his agent @DrewJRosenhaus. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021 […]
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Chargers re-sign K Mike Badgley
The Los Angeles Chargers have kept their kicker around, agreeing to terms with Michael Badgley on a one-year deal, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Chargers have re-signed kicker Mike Badgley to a one-year deal, per source. The Money Badger stays in L.A. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 16, 2021 Badgley signed with […]
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Jags get CB help by signing Shaquill Griffin
The Jacksonville Jaguars grabbed CB Shaquill Griffin away from the Seattle Seahawks with a three-year deal, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Jags are signing former #Seahawks CB Shaquill Griffin, source said. Surprise. A 3-year deal. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 The 25-year-old Griffin spent his first four seasons with the Seahawks […]
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Ravens, Tyus Bowser agree on 4-year deal
The Baltimore Ravens are keeping OLB Tyus Bowser around, with the two sides agreeing on a four-year deal, per Fox Sports’ Adam Caplan. #Ravens are re-signing OLB Tyus Bowser to a 4-year deal, $22m (upside to $27m), with $12m gtd, source said. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 16, 2021 Bowser has been with the […]
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Bengals land CB Chidobe Awuzie
The Cincinnati Bengals continued to add to the defense Tuesday, agreeing to terms on a three-year deal with former Cowboy Chidobe Awuzie, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. #Bengals agree to terms on a three-year deal with former #Cowboys CB Chidobe Awuzie, source says. Cincy continuing to make moves on defense. They liked the former […]
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Jaguars add TE Chris Manhertz, fantasy impact
The Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to terms on a two-year deal with ex-Panthers TE Chris Manhertz Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Panthers' TE Chris Manhertz reached agreement on a two-year, $7.25 million deal, including $4.25 million guaranteed, with the Jacksonville Jaguars, per his agent @seanstellato. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2021 The […]
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Patriots' splurge continues with Hunter Henry signing, fantasy impact
One tight end wasn’t enough for New England, with the Patriots following up on Monday’s signing of Jonnu Smith by signing ex-Chargers TE Hunter Henry Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. And New England strikes again: The Patriots are signing former Chargers' TE Hunter Henry to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, including $25 million guaranteed, […]
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Broncos exercise option on LB Von Miller
After some question, the Denver Broncos decided to exercise LB Von Miller’s option for 2021, keeping the eight-time Pro Bowler with the team, according to Broncos reporter Mike Klis. The Broncos will exercise the $7 million guarantee option on Von Miller's $18 million salary for 2021, per source. Von stays. #9sports — Mike Klis (@MikeKlis) […]
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Washington Football Team signs QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, fantasy impact
The league’s biggest bouncing ball at the quarterback position bounced again Monday, with QB Ryan Fitzpatrick agreeing to a one-year deal to join the Washington Football Team, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to […]
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Vikings add Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency
Ex-New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson reportedly agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings Monday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Source: Dalvin Tomlinson to #Vikings2 years, $22M$20M total guarantee$16M fully guaranteed$15M Signing Bonus$16M First Year — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2021 Tomlinson, who turned 27 in February, was the Giants’ […]
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Texans sign WR Chris Moore
The Houston Texans added ex-Baltimore Ravens WR Chris Moore in free agency Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson. The Texans are signing former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Moore to a one-year contract worth up to $2 million, according to a league source — Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 16, 2021 Moore, 27, […]
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Texans sign LB Kevin Pierre-Louis
The Houston Texans reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year deal with LB Kevin Pierre-Louis Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. LB Kevin Pierre-Louis is signing a two-year deal worth up to $8 million with the Houston Texans, per source. — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2021 Pierre-Louis, 29, has bounced around a bit […]
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