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March 12, 2021

Reports: Russell Wilson trade getting more likely

Things have apparently turned in the situation between the Seattle Seahawks and star QB Russell Wilson, with Fox Sports Radio’s Jason Smith forecasting things are too far gone to repair now and predicting that Wilson will ultimately be dealt this offseason. Re: Today's Russell Wilson developments. Too much has gone down with Russ and the […]

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March 12, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Cam Newton re-signs with New England

The New England Patriots are reportedly re-signing QB Cam Newton to a one-year deal, according to the Boston Globe’s Jim McBride. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the move does not rule out the Patriots bringing in another quarterback this offseason. Re: Today's Russell Wilson developments. Too much has gone down with Russ and the Seahawks for […]

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March 11, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Texans sign RB Mark Ingram

The Houston Texans reportedly signed ex-Ravens and Saints running back Mark Ingram to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Former Ravens' RB Mark Ingram reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Houston Texans, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 11, 2021   Ingram signed a three-year […]

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March 11, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Kansas City releases Eric Fisher & Mitchell Schwartz

In a surprise move, the Kansas City Chiefs released both starting offensive tackles, Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, Thursday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter and Adam Teicher.  Fisher has appeared in 117 games, with 113 starts, for the Chiefs since being selected No. 1 overall in 2013. He's coming off a torn Achilles suffered in the AFC […]

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March 11, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Rob Gronkowski says he’s not retiring

Early Thursday morning, Rob Gronkowski revealed in a video with TMZ that he plans on returning for the 2021 NFL season. Analysis: Rob Gronkowski looks like he’s back in the saddle for another Super Bowl run in Tampa Bay for 2021. Tom Brady’s trusted red zone security blanket faded down the stretch during the regular […]

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March 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Bills cut John Brown

The Buffalo Bills cut WR John Brown free Wednesday, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bills released WR John Brown and DL Quinton Jefferson. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2021   Brown, who turns 31 in April, has spent the last two years in Buffalo after playing four seasons in Arizona and one in Baltimore. He […]

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March 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Saints releasing Emmanuel Sanders

The New Orleans Saints didn’t waste time after the new salary cap was announced, with reports coming down Tuesday that they are releasing WR Emmanuel Sanders, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Saints are releasing WR Emmanuel Sanders, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 10, 2021   Sanders, who turns 34 next week, joined the Saints […]

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March 10, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Saints to release Kwon Alexander

The New Orleans Saints are expected to release LB Kwon Alexander soon, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Alexander is recovering from a torn Achilles. The #Saints are expected to release LB Kwon Alexander in the coming days, source said, a move that saves them more than $13M against the salary cap with no dead money. […]

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March 10, 2021

Reports: Gus Edwards will return to Baltimore ‘one way or the other’

Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Tuesday that running back Gus Edwards will be on the team “one way or the other” in 2021. Edwards is slated to be a restricted free agent this offseason, meaning the Ravens can match any offer he receives. Edwards has been with the Ravens since signing as an […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Buccaneers, Lavonte David agree on extension

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on Chris Godwin Tuesday, but that didn’t keep them from retaining another of their free agents, as the team agreed to a two-year contract extension with star LB Lavonte David, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bucs are keeping one of their own: Tampa Bay has […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Aaron Jones does not get franchise tagged

The Green Bay Packers declined to place the franchise tag on RB Aaron Jones before Tuesday’s deadline, leaving the back available to test free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Packers did not place their franchise tag on RB Aaron Jones, per source. Jones is headed to free agency, though Green Bay is attempting to re-sign […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Titans won’t place franchise tag on Jonnu Smith

The Tennessee Titans informed TE Jonnu Smith he will not be franchise tagged Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Titans are not tagging TE Jonnu Smith, per source. Smith heads to free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021   Smith, 25, was Tennessee’s third-round pick in 2017. He played behind Delanie Walker in 2017 […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Saints place franchise tag on Marcus Williams

The New Orleans Saints will reportedly place the franchise tag on S Marcus Williams in something of a surprise move, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Another surprise: The #Saints are putting the franchise on S Marcus Williams, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 9, 2021   Williams, the Saints’ second-round pick from their […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Seahawks won’t tag Chris Carson

The Seattle Seahawks won’t place the franchise tag on RB Chris Carson, letting the back hit free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Seahawks informed RB Chris Carson that they will not place their franchise tag on him, per source. Carson set to hit free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021   Carson was […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Bears franchise tag Allen Robinson

The Chicago Bears will keep their stud wide receiver around for 2021, informing WR Allen Robinson he’ll get the franchise tag, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Bears placed franchise tag on WR Allen Robinson, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021   Robinson signed with the Bears in 2018 after playing his first four […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Chargers won’t tag Hunter Henry

The Los Angeles Chargers reportedly informed TE Hunter Henry Tuesday he will not be franchise tagged, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, leaving Henry open to test free agency. Chargers informed TE Hunter Henry that he will not be tagged, per source. Henry is headed to free agency. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021   […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Lions don’t plan to tag Kenny Golladay

WR Kenny Golladay appears set to hit free agency after news Tuesday that the Detroit Lions reportedly don’t plan to franchise tag him, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Lions don’t plan to tag WR Kenny Golladay, per source. No final decision on whether Detroit may use a tag on someone else, but it appears […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Steelers won’t tag Bud Dupree

After playing the 2020 season on the franchise tag, LB Bud Dupree will hit free agency this offseason, as the Pittsburgh Steelers informed him Tuesday they will not place a second straight tag on the star defender, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. TWEET Dupree was the Steelers’ first-round pick in 2015. He’s played six years with […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Chris Godwin franchise tagged by Tampa Bay

The Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be keeping one of their key offensive weapons in the fold for 2021, placing the franchise tag on impending free agent Chris Godwin Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Buccaneers informed WR Chris Godwin he is being franchise tagged, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021 […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Jags to place franchise tag on Cam Robinson

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to place the franchise tag on OT Cam Robinson, keeping him around for 2021, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A surprise: The #Jaguars are expected to franchise tag OT Cam Robinson, locking in their valuable OL for 2021 and keeping him from the free agent market. He was to […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Panthers placing franchise tag on T Taylor Moton

The Carolina Panthers are using their franchise tag on OT Taylor Moton, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Panthers are using their franchise tag on OT Taylor Moton, per sources. OT franchise number is expected to be between $13.5 and $14 million. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 9, 2021   Moton, 27, was a second-round pick […]

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March 9, 2021

Reports: Patriots not expected to franchise tag Joe Thuney

The New England Patriots are not expected to place the franchise tag on LG Joe Thuney, allowing the 28-year-old to hit free agency, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Patriots are not expected to use their franchise tag on OG Joe Thuney as they did last year, per sources. Thuney likely headed to the free-agent market. — […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Giants expected to franchise tag Leonard Williams

The New York Giants are expected to place the franchise tag on star DL Leonard Williams ahead of the deadline, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The deal is expected to buy the two sides time as they work on a long-term deal. Williams, 26, was a first-round pick (sixth overall) for the New York Jets […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Trent Brown traded to New England

After a two-year stopover with the Raiders, OL Trent Brown returned to the Patriots Tuesday, with Las Vegas and New England reportedly agreeing to a trade that would send Brown back to where he played in 2018, according to ESPN’s Field Yates. The Patriots and Raiders have agreed to a trade that will send OT Trent […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Washington places franchise tag on Brandon Scherff

The Washington Football Team will keep their stud right guard around for at least one more season, reportedly franchise tagging RG Brandon Scherff Monday ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Sources tell me the Washington Football Team will use the franchise tag on RG Brandon Scherff. — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 9, 2021     Scherff, 29, […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Isaiah Wilson traded to Miami

In what amounts to a fresh start across the board, the Tennessee Titans reportedly dealt OL Isaiah Wilson to the Miami Dolphins along with a pick exchange, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Sources: The #Dolphins traded for #Titans 1st round OT Isaiah Wilson, with a swap of picks completing the deal. A fresh start for […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Cowboys, QB Dak Prescott agree to a deal

The Dallas Cowboys won’t have a hole at the quarterback position for the 2021 season, it seems, as reports came out Monday evening that the team and Dak Prescott have agreed to a deal to keep Prescott under center. Prescott was off to an electric start to the 2020 season, with 1,856 yards and 9 […]

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March 9, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Jets place franchise tag on Marcus Maye

The franchise tags have started to come down, with the New York Jets electing to tag S Marcus Maye late Monday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Maye, who turns 28 Tuesday, was due to enter free agency after four years in New York, playing all 16 games in every year except for a six-game 2018. He […]

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March 8, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Seattle releases DE Carlos Dunlap

The Seattle Seahawks released defensive end Carlos Dunlap Monday, saving the team $14 million in salary-cap space, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.  Analysis: File this one under “as expected.” Releasing Dunlap takes $14 million dollars off the books for Seattle in advance of next week's new league year. Dunlap came over to the Seahawks in a […]

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March 5, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Washington releases QB Alex Smith

After returning from a catastrophic leg injury and winning Comeback Player of the Year in 2020, Alex Smith won’t be back with the Washington Football Team in 2021, as the team released him Friday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Smith was injured in 2018, an injury that cost him the rest of that season and all […]

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March 5, 2021

Reports: Edmonds could be Arizona lead back in 2021

Arizona Cardinals RB Kenyan Drake played the 2020 season under the transition tag, and that “transition” term may have been appropriate, as head coach Kliff Kingsbury appeared to hint Thursday that the team would be fine with Chase Edmonds as the starter for 2021. “As far as Chase goes, you’ve seen when he’s had his […]

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March 4, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers agree to deal

There was always the expectation things would work out, but it was made official Thursday, when the Pittsburgh Steelers and QB Ben Roethlisberger reportedly agreed to terms on a contract to keep the quarterback with the team in 2021, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Roethlisberger, who just turned 39 Tuesday, has been with the Steelers since […]

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