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The Philadelphia Eagles and star running back Saquon Barkley have agreed to a three-year, $37.75-million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal for Barkley has a maximum value of $46.75 million and contains $26 million fully guaranteed, adds Schefter.The Eagles are signing Barkley away from the divisional rival New York Giants, who opted against tagging the Pro Bowler for a second season but were reportedly interested in bringing him back on a long-term deal. Barkley signed a revised one-year contract last offseason to replace the tag.Barkley will step into the lead role in the Eagles' backfield following the reported departure of D'Andre Swift, who signed a three-year, $24-million deal with the Chicago Bears.The 27-year-old spent the first six seasons in New York after going No. 2 overall during the 2018 NFL Draft. He burst onto the scene with a 1,307-yard, 11-touchdown campaign to win Offensive Rookie of the Year.Barkley struggled to replicate that form over the next three seasons while dealing with injuries. But he bounced back in 2022 with a career-high 1,312 yards to earn his second career Pro Bowl nomination.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Frankie Luvu has agreed to join the Washington Commanders on a three-year contract worth up to $36 million, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Luvu spent the last three seasons in Carolina, establishing himself as a breakout star. The 27-year-old has recorded at least 110 tackles, five sacks, four pass breakups, and a forced fumble in each of the last two seasons. He also had a 33-yard pick-6 in 2022.An undrafted rookie in 2018, Luvu began his career with the New York Jets before joining the Panthers in 2021.Luvu fills a big need for a Commanders defense that ranked dead last in points and yards allowed in 2023. Washington named former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn its new head coach this year to replace Ron Rivera.Revamping his defense has been a top priority for Quinn. In addition to Luvu, the Commanders agreed to sign defensive end Dorance Armstrong to a three-year, $45-million deal Monday.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers are signing former Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs to a four-year, $48-million contract, sources told Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The deal includes a $12.5-million signing bonus and $14.8 million total in the first year, Pelissero adds.After landing Jacobs, the Packers released longtime running back Aaron Jones.The Raiders opted against using the franchise tag on Jacobs for a second season but were reportedly attempting to re-sign him. Jacobs inked a revised one-year deal last offseason to avoid playing the 2023 season on the tag.Jacobs led the NFL in rushing with 1,653 yards in 2022, earning his first career first-team All-Pro nomination and his second Pro Bowl nod. He also had 12 rushing touchdowns and 400 receiving yards.However, the running back's production regressed in 2023, and he missed four games due to injury. He finished with 805 yards and posted a career-low 3.5 yards per carry.Meanwhile, Jones leaves the Packers with three 1,000-yard seasons in seven years. The 2017 fifth-round pick missed six games in 2023 due to injuries, finishing with 656 rushing yards, 233 receiving yards, and three total touchdowns.The Raiders are likely now in the market for a proven running back with Zamir White and Ameer Abdullah atop their depth chart. Derrick Henry and Austin Ekeler are the biggest names available.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to terms with Gardner Minshew on a two-year contract on Monday, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The deal is worth $25 million and includes $15 million in fully guaranteed money, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Minshew began the 2023 season as the Indianapolis Colts' backup behind Anthony Richardson but took over as QB1 after Richardson went down with a season-ending injury in Week 5. Minshew finished the campaign with a 62.2% completion rate to go along with 3,305 yards and 15 touchdowns against nine interceptions. He went 7-6 as a starter.The Raiders also considered trading for Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields before signing Minshew, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic.Las Vegas struggled at quarterback while starting three different signal-callers in 2023: Jimmy Garoppolo, Aidan O'Connell, and Brian Hoyer.Las Vegas, which named Tom Telesco its new general manager this offseason, could still draft a quarterback this year. The team currently owns the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts and franchise-tagged receiver Michael Pittman Jr. have agreed to a new three-year deal worth up to $71.5 million with $46 million in guaranteed money, sources told Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.The base value of the wideout's deal is $70 million, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.Pittman's maximum average salary of $23.83 million puts him eighth among all receivers, according to Over The Cap.The 26-year-old, who received the one-year, $21.8-million tender on March 5 to stop him from hitting the open market, appeared to confirm his new pact on Instagram.

The New York Giants are signing veteran running back Devin Singletary, reports Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.New York is giving Singletary a three-year, $16.5-million contract, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The 26-year-old will join a Giants backfield that's been looking for help after losing Saquon Barkley, who agreed to join the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Barkley spent the last six seasons in New York, racking up 7,311 scrimmage yards and 47 total touchdowns.Singletary rushed for a career-high 898 yards (4.2 per carry) and four touchdowns across 17 games with the Houston Texans in 2023. He also had 193 receiving yards. The 26-year-old, who was a 2019 third-round pick, had joined Houston on a one-year deal after spending his first four NFL seasons with the Buffalo Bills.In New York, Singletary will reunite with head coach Brian Daboll, the Bills' former offensive coordinator.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers are signing safety Xavier McKinney to a 4-year, $68-million contract, his agents confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter.More to come.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Minnesota Vikings are signing free-agent pass-rusher Jonathan Greenard to a four-year contract worth $76 million with $42 million in guaranteed money, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Vikings also agreed to terms with former Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel on a two-year deal worth $20 million with $14 million guaranteed, his agents told Schefter.In addition, Minnesota is signing linebacker Blake Cashman to a three-year contract worth up to $25.5 million, his agent told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport.Greenard set up himself for a big payday after producing a career-high 12.5 sacks in 2023, his fourth season with the Houston Texans. The 26-year-old had 10.5 sacks across his first three years, including an injury-shortened 2020 campaign.The 28-year-old Van Ginkel spent his first five NFL seasons in Miami and had a career-best six sacks in 2023.Cashman, meanwhile, posted a career-high 106 total tackles and nine tackles for loss last season with the Texans. He also had an interception, five pass deflections, and a pair of sacks.Greenard, a 2020 third-round pick, was among the top pass-rushers after the likes of Josh Allen and Brian Burns were retained with the franchise tag.The Vikings signing Greenard and Van Ginkel could signal the end of free agent Danielle Hunter's time in Minnesota, where he's played his entire eight-year career.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Washington Commanders and new head coach Dan Quinn are snatching a pair of Dallas Cowboys.Washington is signing former Dallas defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong to a three-year deal worth up to $45 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The Commanders are also adding ex-Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz on a three-year, $30-million contract, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Both players reunite with Quinn, who was the Cowboys' defensive coordinator from 2021-23.Armstrong, 26, had 7.5 sacks, 12 quarterback hits, and seven tackles for loss in 2023. The Kansas product has racked up 23.5 sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and 48 quarterback hits in 93 career games.Biadasz, meanwhile, started 53 of 61 games for Dallas after the Cowboys selected him No. 146 overall in the 2020 draft. The one-time Pro Bowler earned a 68.6 overall rating from PFF in 2023.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Rams are signing guard Jonah Jackson to a three-year, $51-million deal with $34 million guaranteed, sources told Mike Garafolo of NFL Network.This marks the second big investment the Rams have made at guard this offseason, as they re-signed Kevin Dotson to a three-year, $48-million deal.Jackson has been with the Lions since they drafted him in the third round in 2020.The 27-year-old started 57 games for Detroit over the last four seasons. He secured a Pro Bowl nomination in 2021.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are signing former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis to a three-year contract, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.Davis will earn $39 million over the deal, with incentives in place to reach a maximum of $50 million, sources told The Athletic's Dianna Russini.The soon-to-be 25-year-old had 746 yards and seven scores as the Bills' No. 2 receiver behind Stefon Diggs in 2023, averaging 16.6 yards per reception.Davis was inconsistent but explosive during his Bills tenure. His signature game came during the 2021 postseason when he posted eight receptions for 201 yards and four touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs.The 6-foot-2, 225-pounder has racked up 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns on 163 receptions across 64 career regular-season games.Despite the signing, the Jaguars still hope to retain free-agent wideout Calvin Ridley, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe. The draft pick that Jacksonville will send the Atlanta Falcons as a part of the trade that brought in Ridley will be a second-rounder if Ridley is retained before the league year opens Wednesday or a third-rounder if he re-signs after that.The Jaguars are also signing safety Darnell Savage to a three-year deal, sources told Rapoport.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are signing pass-rusher Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51.1-million deal, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal will make Huff the highest-paid non-quarterback undrafted free agent in NFL history, Schefter reports.Huff had a breakout campaign with the Jets in 2023, racking up 10 sacks, 10 tackles for loss, and 21 quarterback hits despite the team's disappointing season. The sack total led New York's pass-rush unit.Huff joins an Eagles team that features Josh Sweat, Haason Reddick, and Brandon Graham. However, Sweat and Reddick have reportedly received permission to seek trades.The 6-foot-3, 255-pound Huff has 17.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, and 43 quarterback hits in 54 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Las Vegas Raiders and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins have agreed to a four-year contract worth $110 million with $84.75 million in guaranteed money, his agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Wilkins' average salary of $27.5 million and total practical guarantee both rank third among defensive tackles behind only Chris Jones - who signed a reported position-record five-year, $158.75-million deal on Sunday - and Aaron Donald, according to Spotrac.The 28-year-old Wilkins was widely viewed as a potential franchise-tag candidate for the Dolphins, but the club ultimately allowed him to hit the open market.The Raiders have had a long-standing need at defensive tackle and will now pair Wilkins with All-Pro pass-rusher Maxx Crosby.Wilkins spent five years in Miami after being drafted 13th overall in 2019.The defensive tackle had a career-high nine sacks and 23 quarterback hits in 17 appearances in 2023. He's produced 20.5 sacks, 355 tackles, and four forced fumbles in 81 games across five seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Green Bay Packers are releasing offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, he announced Monday on social media.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Monday they agreed to terms with guard Landon Dickerson on a four-year contract extension.Dickerson will earn $84 million in base salary plus $3 million in incentives, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. He'll reportedly get $50 million in guaranteed money plus a $20-million signing bonus.His average annual salary of $21 million will make him the highest-paid guard in NFL history. He was set to enter the final year of his rookie deal.Philadelphia selected Dickerson with the 37th pick in the 2021 draft. After battling injury issues at Alabama, the 25-year-old has developed into a reliable player for the Eagles' offensive line. He has played over 90% of the team's offensive snaps over the last two years.Dickerson has played 47 games in three seasons, including 46 starts. He has allowed only eight sacks since entering the league and has been selected to back-to-back Pro Bowls.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tennessee Titans are expected to sign running back Tony Pollard, sources told KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson.Pollard's deal is for three years and $24 million, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings were also in contention for Pollard's services, but he opted for a larger payday with the Titans, The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports.Pollard posted consecutive 1,000-yard seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, making the Pro Bowl in 2022. The Memphis product finished the 2023 campaign with 1,005 rushing yards, six rushing touchdowns, and 311 receiving yards.He totaled 4,940 scrimmage yards and 28 scrimmage touchdowns in 79 games with Dallas. The 26-year-old also contributed in the return game with 1,500 yards and one score.Longtime Titans running back Derrick Henry is a free agent and is expected to sign elsewhere.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with running back D'Andre Swift on a three-year, $24.5-million deal, Swift's agent told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The deal includes $15.3 million guaranteed, Schefter reports.Swift was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles last offseason after beginning his career with the Detroit Lions. The 25-year-old set a career high with 1,049 rushing yards in his lone season in Philly. He also scored six total touchdowns.Quarterback Justin Fields led the Bears' rushing attack in 2023 with 657 yards. Khalil Herbert led the running back room with 611.Swift brings a 2023 Pro Bowl nod, 4,141 scrimmage yards, and 31 touchdowns to Chicago.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Franchise-tagged wide receiver Tee Higgins has requested a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.Higgins wanted to remain in Cincinnati but is disappointed that the Bengals haven't engaged in extension talks since March 2023, adds Schefter.The 25-year-old received the one-year, $21.8-million tag in late February to keep him from hitting free agency.Likely complicating Higgins' contract situation is the Bengals' need to pay three-time Pro Bowl wideout Ja'Marr Chase, who has two years left on his rookie deal and will likely require an extension next offseason.Cincinnati also rewarded star quarterback Joe Burrow with a five-year, $275-million extension last year.Higgins has excelled as the No. 2 wideout behind Chase. He produced 1,000-yard campaigns in 2021 and 2022 but was limited to 12 appearances last year and finished with 656 yards.The 2020 second-round pick could be in high demand after the free-agent receiver market was weakened by Mike Evans and Michael Pittman Jr. re-signing with their respective teams.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Indianapolis Colts are signing linebacker Zaire Franklin to a three-year, $31.26-million extension, his agents told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Franklin, a 2018 seventh-round pick, has become an integral part of the Colts' defense over the last two seasons after primarily acting as a depth piece during his first four years with the club.The 27-year-old racked up a combined 346 tackles, 4.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and 12 pass defenses in 33 appearances over the last two years. He had a career-high 178 tackles in 2023, which ranked second in the NFL.Franklin was heading into the final season of a three-year, $10-million pact signed in 2022.The linebacker's new salary average of just over $10 million per season ranks seventh at his position, according to Over The Cap.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Former Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson plans to sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The 35-year-old will ink a one-year, $1.2-million deal, per Rapoport. The Broncos still owe Wilson nearly $38 million after terminating his contract.Wilson joins former first-round pick Kenny Pickett on the Steelers' depth chart. Pickett lost his starting role last season and became the third option behind Mitch Trubisky and Mason Rudolph. Trubisky was released last month and Rudolph is a pending free agent.Wilson visited Pittsburgh last Friday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, and met with head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. He also reportedly visited officials from the New York Giants.

The San Francisco 49ers are releasing star defensive lineman Arik Armstead, sources told Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.Armstead declined to take a significant pay cut from his scheduled $17.41-million base salary in 2024, a source told NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco. He'll now become a free agent.The two sides came close to negotiating a deal but Armstead wanted to see what his market was in free agency, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The former first-round pick was set to account for a $28.3-million cap hit, according to Over the Cap. The Niners could free up $18 million in cap space but would take on $10.3 million in dead money by designating Armstead as a post-June 1 cut.San Francisco is currently over the cap by around $200,000. Javon Hargrave is the only starting defensive tackle under contract beyond next season, while Javon Kinlaw, Kevin Givens, and Sebastian Joseph-Day are all pending free agents.Armstead, 30, was the Niners' longest-tenured player. He'd played for San Francisco since being drafted in 2015.The 6-foot-7, 290-pound defensive lineman has racked up 302 tackles, 43 tackles for loss, and 33.5 sacks over nine seasons.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots agreed to terms on a three-year deal to re-sign wide receiver Kendrick Bourne, his agents told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The agreement has a base value of $19.5 million and carries a maximum value of $33 million, a source told The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan. It also reportedly includes a $4.2-million signing bonus.Bourne was set to become an unrestricted free agent.The 27-year-old wideout recorded 37 catches, 406 yards, and four touchdowns across eight games in 2023 before he suffered a season-ending knee injury.Bourne provided an immediate impact on the Patriots' receiving corps after signing with them in 2021, finishing second on the team with 55 receptions for 800 yards while adding five scores. The versatile receiver will headline a wideout group that includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, DeVante Parker, and DeMario Douglas.The former undrafted free agent began his career with the San Francisco 49ers. Bourne eventually evolved into a productive target during his four seasons (2017-2020) in Kyle Shanahan's offensive system.New England has wasted little time in reshaping its roster under new head coach Jerod Mayo. The Patriots reportedly traded former starting quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars earlier Sunday. They also re-signed tight end Hunter Henry prior to the start of free agency.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

It appears that Bobby Wagner will continue his illustrious career in a new setting.The former All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner is expected to test the free-agent market next week and is currently viewed as unlikely to return to the Seattle Seahawks in 2024, a source told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The 33-year-old isn't showing any signs of slowing down and led the league with 183 tackles in 2023. It marked the third time in Wagner's career that he led the NFL in tackles.Wagner returned to Seattle for his second stint with the franchise after spending the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Rams. He signed a one-year, $5.5-million contract in his return to the Seahawks.The former second-round pick has been a stalwart of the Seahawks' defense since he was drafted in 2012. The former Utah State star has etched an impressive resume that includes six first-team All-Pro nods and nine Pro Bowl appearances. He was also a key contributor on Seattle's Super Bowl XLVIII roster.Seattle's defense is in the midst of a makeover following the hire of head coach Mike MacDonald this offseason. Both starting inside linebacker Wagner and Jordyn Brooks are set to explore the market next week. Backup Devin Bush will also be an unrestricted free agent when the new league begins on March 13.The Seahawks released safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are finalizing a three-year, $100-million contract to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The agreement includes $50 million in guaranteed money and will carry a maximum value of $115 million with incentives, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero.Mayfield signed a one-year, $4-million contract with Tampa Bay as a free agent and had the unenviable task of stepping in under center following the retirement of Tom Brady in 2023.He went on to set career highs with 4,044 passing yards and 28 touchdowns in his first campaign with the Bucs as Tampa Bay captured the NFC South title and earned a win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the wild-card round."I wanted a chance to come back," Mayfield told ESPN's Adam Schefter. "I love coach (Todd) Bowles and the staff. I'm happy to be here and I want to win more in the postseason."After spending his first four seasons with the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield was traded to the Carolina Panthers in 2022. He was released by Carolina later that season and claimed by the Los Angeles Rams.The Bucs have now retained two key offensive starters after they re-signed receiver Mike Evans to a two-year, $52-million deal. All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield is also expected to remain with the organization after the team franchise tagged him earlier this month.Mayfield was one of the notable Bucs starters poised to hit the free-agent market next week. Linebackers Lavonte David and Devin White are some of the other key players set to hit the market.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears are signing free-agent safety Kevin Byard to a two-year contract, a source told Josina Anderson of CBS Sports.Byard's contract is worth $15 million, a source told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Philadelphia Eagles released the defensive back on March 1 after acquiring him in a midseason trade with the Tennessee Titans last October.Byard began his career with the Titans as a 2016 third-round pick, and quickly established himself as one of the NFL's premier ballhawks.He spent seven-and-a-half seasons in Tennessee, racking up 27 interceptions - including an NFL-high eight picks in 2017 - and earning two first-team All-Pro nominations.Byard will fill the void at the back of the Bears' defense created by longtime starter Eddie Jackson's release.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead is expected to return for the 2024 season, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The Dolphins and Armstead are working to finalize a revised contract, adds Rapoport.Armstead - who turns 33 in July - was considering ending his time in the NFL after again dealing with injuries in 2023 and missing seven games.The veteran offensive tackle has struggled to stay healthy throughout his career, failing to play a full season in 11 years.Despite his injury issues, Armstead remains a key piece of Miami's high-flying offense.Armstead began his career with the New Orleans Saints before signing a five-year, $75-million deal with the Dolphins as a free agent in 2022. He's earned five Pro Bowl nominations, including in each of his two years in Miami.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Atlanta Falcons are major contenders to sign quarterback Kirk Cousins in free agency, sources told Bleacher Report's Jordan Schultz.The Minnesota Vikings are reportedly still attempting to retain Cousins, who spent the last six seasons with the NFC North club.Minnesota expects Cousins to inform the team of his decision to explore free agency Sunday night, sources told Dianna Russini and Alec Lewis of The Athletic.Cousins' contract doesn't void until the new league year begins Wednesday. The Vikings have until then to extend him before his $28.5-million dead-money hit is officially on the books. The early free-agent tampering period starts Monday at 4 p.m. ET.The veteran passer's 2023 campaign ended after eight games due to a torn Achilles.Cousins is considered the top quarterback set to become available on the open market, and he said in January that he's targeting a return to action during OTAs.The Vikings reportedly aren't willing to give him the fully guaranteed deals he's commanded in the past. He inked a three-year, $84-million fully guaranteed pact with the club as a free agent in 2018.The Falcons desperately need an established quarterback: Poor play from both Desmond Ridder and Taylor Heinicke held the team out of the playoffs in 2023.Cousins was in the midst of one of his best seasons before going down with injury, throwing for 2,331 yards and 18 touchdowns against five interceptions.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The New England Patriots are finalizing a trade to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.The Patriots will receive Jacksonville's 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 192) for Jones, a source told NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The 25-year-old reportedly needs to pass a physical to complete the deal, and the trade can't be processed until the new league year begins Wednesday.Four clubs were in the mix for Jones, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. However, the Jaguars were the only team to make an offer to New England, a source told CBS Sports' Jonathan Jones.Jones opened last season as the Patriots' starter but was benched after a 10-7 loss to the New York Giants in Week 12. New England went 2-9 in Jones' 11 starts in 2023. The Alabama product had 2,120 passing yards with 10 touchdowns against 12 interceptions.Jones and incumbent backup C.J. Beathard will compete for the No. 2 quarterback job in Jacksonville behind starter Trevor Lawrence in 2024.The Jaguars have about $20 million in cap space before the move, according to Over The Cap. Jones is scheduled to carry a cap hit of roughly $2.8 million next season.Jones earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie but has struggled to replicate his first season's success. He's totaled 8,918 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 36 picks in 42 starts.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announced his retirement Sunday."I gave everything I had to this team and to this city," Cox wrote. "I don't know what's next for me, but I do know that I'm forever grateful for my time here in Philadelphia and with the Eagles organization. Go Birds!"

Saquon Barkley won't be short of options when he hits the open market.The Los Angeles Chargers, Baltimore Ravens, and Chicago Bears are believed to be serious suitors for the pending free-agent running back, ESPN's Jordan Raanan reports.The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Houston Texans are reportedly also interested in Barkley, though the two NFC East clubs aren't expected to be willing to pay his asking price.The New York Giants opted against using the franchise tag on Barkley for a second season but reportedly remain interested in retaining the two-time Pro Bowler on a long-term deal. Barkley agreed to a revised one-year pact with the Giants last offseason to avoid playing on the tag.However, New York isn't willing to break the bank to keep the 27-year-old.Barkley rushed for 962 yards and six touchdowns last year, down from a career-high 1,312 yards in 2022.The free-agent running back market is packed with other big names, including Derrick Henry, Josh Jacobs, Tony Pollard, and Austin Ekeler.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles signed defensive end Brandon Graham to a one-year extension, the team announced Saturday.The deal is worth $4 million, according to Derrick Gunn of JAKIB sports.Graham is set to enter his 15th NFL season, all with the Eagles. They drafted him in the first round of the 2010 draft.He said it'll be his last NFL season."It was tough in the beginning, but now things have been forgiven," Graham said earlier this week, according to Kevin Patra of NFL Network. "It's been so welcoming, and I'm just trying to make sure that Philly knows that I'm gonna ride with them 'til the end."The 35-year-old played in 17 games last season, recording 16 tackles and three sacks. He never played more than 51% of the defensive snaps in a single contest.However, Graham is still a productive pass-rusher when called upon. He contributed 30 pressures last season and led all Eagles edge rushers in pass-rush win percentage, according to PFF.Graham is most known for strip-sacking Tom Brady in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LII. The former second-team All-Pro has 467 tackles and 73 sacks in 195 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency kicks off Monday with the beginning of the negotiating period.After starting with a look at the market for offensive players, let's shift to the other side of the ball. Where could this year's top defensive players get their big-money deals?Danielle Hunter, EDGE Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images Sport / GettyRams

The Kansas City Chiefs are re-signing star Chris Jones to a five-year deal that will keep him off the free-agent market and make him the highest-paid defensive tackle in league history, his agents told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.The full terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but Jones will receive $95 million in guarantees, average around $32 million per season, and earn almost $160 million over the lifetime of the contract, per Rapoport. The deal eclipses Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald's $31.6-million average.Jones was adamant about returning to the Chiefs during the team's Super Bowl LVIII celebration last month."For those who want Chris Jones gone, I ain't going nowhere, baby!" Jones said.The two-time first-team All-Pro missed training camp and the 2023 season opener due to a contract dispute. The two sides ultimately agreed to a one-year deal highly incentivized by bonuses.Jones tallied 30 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks during the 2023 regular season before capturing the third Super Bowl ring of his career.The Mississippi native has spent the entirety of his eight seasons in the league with the Chiefs. Jones has tallied 78 tackles for loss and 75.5 sacks since Kansas City drafted him in 2016.Kansas City retains one of the key pieces from its stellar defense. The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on star cornerback L'Jarius Sneed, and although the reigning champs continue to negotiate with him for a potential long-term deal, they're reportedly willing to entertain trade offers for the talented defensive back.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Dallas Cowboys have given wide receiver Michael Gallup permission to seek a trade, a source told the Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins.If they don't trade him first, the Cowboys could release Gallup ahead of March 17, when $4 million of his $8.5-million salary becomes guaranteed.Gallup is set to account for a $13.8-million cap hit next season. Dallas would save $9.5 million against the cap if it designated him as a post-June 1 cut, per Over the Cap.The 2018 third-round pick appeared poised for a larger role in the Cowboys' offense after hauling in 66 catches for 1,107 yards in 2019. Yet, after posting 59 receptions for 843 yards in 2020, Gallup hasn't surpassed 40 receptions or 500 yards in any of the past three seasons.Brandin Cooks appeared to jump Gallup on the depth chart last season. Gallup finished fifth on the team with 34 receptions and a career-low 418 yards in 2023.Dallas is reportedly attempting to free up cap space ahead of free agency on March 13. The franchise is expected to negotiate extensions for stars Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb in the near future.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms on a restructured deal with receiver Tyler Lockett, a source told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo.Lockett's new contract is for two years and worth $30 million, with a maximum value of $34 million. It also includes $13 million guaranteed this season.Lockett had two years and $34 million remaining on his previous deal, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. The move allows Seattle to create some added cap space while guaranteeing Lockett's roster spot.The former All-Pro wideout was set to account for a $26.8-million cap hit under his previous agreement, per Over the Cap. Seattle currently has over $42 million in cap space ahead of free agency.Lockett is the latest Seahawk to restructure their contract after quarterback Geno Smith also reworked his deal in February. The 31-year-old will return to a wide receiving corps that features DK Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba.The 2015 third-round pick posted four consecutive seasons of 1,000-plus yards from 2019-2022. Lockett led all Seattle pass-catchers in 2023 with 79 receptions to go along with 894 yards and five touchdowns.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Los Angeles Chargers are open to trade offers for edge rushers Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack, and other veterans, sources told Dianna Russini of The Athletic.Mack ($38.5 million) and Bosa ($36.6 million) are scheduled to have the highest cap hits on the team next season, according to Spotrac. Los Angeles is $20.5 million over the cap. Teams must be cap compliant when the new league year opens Wednesday.Bosa has dealt with multiple injuries in recent years. He played only 14 games over the last two seasons, totaling nine sacks. The Chargers acquired Mack and a sixth-round pick from the Chicago Bears in 2022 for a second-round selection that turned into safety Jaquan Brisker.The 33-year-old Mack has played all 34 games for the Chargers over the last two seasons, totaling 124 tackles and 25 sacks.In December, Los Angeles fired general manager Tom Telesco and head coach Brandon Staley. The club hired Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh to replace the duo. The Chargers last won a playoff game in 2018.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Denver Broncos are trading wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2024 fifth- and sixth-round pick, according to Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.The deal cannot be processed until the new league year opens Wednesday. The Broncos have held trade talks with teams regarding Jeudy for over a year, Rapoport reports. The New England Patriots and New York Jets were among the numerous teams interested, a source told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.Denver will save $12.9 million in cap space by moving Jeudy. The club exercised his fifth-year option last offseason.The Broncos made Jeudy the second receiver off the board in the 2020 draft, taking him at No. 15. However, he has failed to live up to expectations since entering the league. The 24-year-old has yet to eclipse 1,000 receiving yards in a single campaign, with his career high coming in at 972 yards in 2022.Cleveland has now taken a swing on a higher-profile wideout via trade in multiple recent offseasons. The Browns acquired Amari Cooper from the Dallas Cowboys for a fifth-rounder and a sixth-round pick swap in March of 2022.Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson reacted to the trade on social media.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to listen to trade offers for wide receiver Diontae Johnson, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.Teams are interested in acquiring the veteran wideout, Russini adds.Johnson has been with the team since it selected him with the No. 66 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He's entering the final season of a two-year, $36.1-million extension signed in 2022. Johnson is scheduled to have a $15.8-million cap hit in 2024, according to Over The Cap.The 27-year-old missed four contests last season after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. He finished the year with 51 catches for 717 yards and five touchdowns.Johnson led the Steelers in targets and receiving yards from 2020-22. His best season came in 2021 when he totaled 107 catches for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns.The former Pro Bowler reportedly chirped at the Steelers' coaches and got into a heated argument with teammate Minkah Fitzpatrick following a Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns.Johnson has 391 receptions for 4,363 yards and 25 touchdowns in 77 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking trade calls on defensive end Josh Sweat, sources told Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.Sweat is entering the final year of a three-year, $40-million extension he signed in 2021. He's been with the Eagles since they drafted him in the fourth round of the 2018 draft.The 26-year-old has been a key contributor to the Eagles' defense in recent years. He broke out in 2022, totaling 48 tackles, 23 quarterback hits, and 11 sacks.However, Sweat's production took a hit last season. After racking up six sacks in the first 10 games of the campaign, he didn't record any in the final seven contests and had only 16 pressures, according to PFF.The Eagles also reportedly permitted edge rusher Haason Reddick to seek a trade in February. The team has been shopping both players over the last few weeks, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.Philadelphia's defense ranked 20th in sacks last season after ranking first in 2022. The team selected defensive tackle Jalen Carter and defensive end Nolan Smith in the first round of last year's draft.Sweat has 196 tackles and 35 sacks in 88 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Patriots and tight end Hunter Henry agreed to a new three-year deal worth up to $30 million for the pending free agent to return to New England, Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.The veteran's contract reportedly has a base value of $27 million.Henry was viewed as the top tight end set to hit the open market after the Houston Texans retained Dalton Schultz on a reported three-year, $36-million deal.The 29-year-old Henry put together a solid third season in New England in 2023, producing 42 catches for 419 yards and six touchdowns despite inconsistent quarterback play.He had a combined 1,112 yards and 13 scores in his first two years with the Patriots after signing as a free agent in 2021 following five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.Noah Fant, Gerald Everett, and Mike Gesicki will now headline a weak crop of free-agent tight ends.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

NFL free agency is almost here.The festivities get underway with the beginning of the negotiating period Monday and the official start of the new league year Wednesday.To get set for the action, let's play matchmaker. Where might the top offensive players end up? And what kind of contracts can we expect to be dished out in the coming days?Kirk Cousins, QB David Berding / Getty Images Sport / GettyFalcons

It's unlikely that running back Derrick Henry will sign a new deal with the Tennessee Titans, but that door isn't completely closed, sources told Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.The 30-year-old thanked Tennessee fans for a great eight seasons at the end of the 2023 campaign, seeming to indicate that he could depart in free agency.However, new head coach Brian Callahan kept the door open for a potential re-signing in January. "Look, if he is open to a return that fits for us, I'm never going to say no to good players," Callahan said.Henry had 1,167 rushing yards, 12 touchdowns, and 214 receiving yards in 2023. It was just his second campaign with fewer than 1,500 rushing yards since 2019, including an injury-shortened 2021 in which he racked up 937 yards in eight games.Henry has led the league in rushing yardage twice, including a 2,027-yard campaign in 2020. He's also led all players in carries four times, including last season.The Alabama product has 9,502 rushing yards, 1,458 receiving yards, and 93 total touchdowns since being selected No. 45 overall in the 2016 draft. Henry's rushing yardage ranks second on the team's all-time leaderboard behind Eddie George's 10,009 yards, while his 90 rushing touchdowns are tops in the franchise's history.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Baltimore Ravens are signing franchise-tagged defensive tackle Justin Madubuike to a four-year deal, the club announced Friday.The contract is worth $98 million and includes $75.5 million in guarantees, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter."Justin is one of the best defensive tackles in the entire NFL and a cornerstone on our defense," general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement.Madubuike's new contract has the highest overall value among interior defensive linemen, according to Over the Cap. The $24.5-million average annual value ranks second among defensive tackles. Los Angeles Rams standout Aaron Donald makes an average of roughly $31.7 million.Madubuike received Baltimore's franchise tag earlier this week after a breakout 2023 campaign. The 26-year-old set career highs with 13 sacks, 12 tackles for loss, 33 quarterback hits, and a forced fumble in 17 starts.The Texas A&M product has 21.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, and 49 quarterback hits in 59 career games since being selected No. 71 overall in the 2020 draft.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

Veteran quarterback Russell Wilson had "an exploratory meeting" with the New York Giants in New Jersey before flying to Pittsburgh on Friday to meet with the Steelers, sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN.Wilson is expected to meet with more teams, including possibly the Las Vegas Raiders, Schefter reports. The Broncos have permitted Wilson to visit other clubs before officially releasing him when the new league year begins.The Giants signed quarterback Daniel Jones to a four-year, $160-million contract last offseason. He's guaranteed $36 million in salary in 2024 and scheduled to have a $47.1-million cap hit, according to Over The Cap.Jones missed three games last campaign due to a neck injury before tearing his ACL in Week 9 against the Raiders. The 26-year-old struggled when healthy last year, throwing for 909 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions with a 70.5 passer rating in six starts.New York could release Jones following the 2024 season but would take a $22.2-million dead cap hit in 2025 for the move.Backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor is scheduled to hit free agency next week after two campaigns with the Giants, and Tommy DeVito is under contract for one more season with the club.The Broncos owe Wilson $39 million in salary next season, and the nine-time Pro Bowler could be a cheap option for other teams looking for quarterback depth.Wilson had 3,070 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and eight interceptions last year.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers released wide receiver Allen Robinson, the club announced Friday.Pittsburgh will free up $10 million in cap space with the move, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.The Steelers acquired Robinson from the Los Angeles Rams last offseason for a seventh-round pick swap. He was set to enter the last season of a three-year, $46-million deal he signed with the Rams in March 2022.Robinson caught 34 passes for 280 yards and zero touchdowns in 17 contests with Pittsburgh. The former Pro Bowler failed to eclipse 40 receiving yards in a single game after totaling 64 in Week 1.The 30-year-old has 7,028 receiving yards and 43 touchdowns in 127 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Pittsburgh Steelers released veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson, the team announced Friday.Pittsburgh will save $6.85 million in cap space with the move, according to Over The Cap.After spending two campaigns with the Minnesota Vikings, Peterson signed a two-year, $14-million deal with the Steelers last offseason. The Arizona Cardinals drafted Peterson in the first round in 2011. He made eight Pro Bowls during his 10-year tenure in Arizona before signing with Minnesota in 2021.Peterson played all 17 games (16 starts) for Pittsburgh last season, totaling 11 passes defended and two interceptions. The 33-year-old allowed 431 receiving yards on 33 receptions in coverage, according to PFF.The Steelers invested significantly in the cornerback position last year, selecting Joey Porter Jr. as the No. 32 overall pick in the 2023 draft. After seeing limited playing time to begin the campaign, Porter started the team's final 11 games.Peterson has 652 tackles and 36 interceptions in 201 career contests.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The NFL awarded a total of 34 picks to 14 teams Friday, which included a league-high five selections each to the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers.The compensatory formula takes into account the caliber and number of free agents a team lost and signed the previous year. It also considers salaries, playing time, and postseason honors. Players who are released before the end of their contracts aren't part of the calculation.The Rams and 49ers both received special compensatory third-round picks under the NFL's minority coach and general manager initiative.The 2024 NFL Draft will take place April 25-27 in Detroit.Here are all the awarded picks:Round 3Pick Team96Jaguars97Eagles98Rams9949ersRound 4 Pick Team13249ers133Bills134RavensRound 5 Pick Team167Saints168Packers169Saints170Eagles171Eagles172Chiefs173Cowboys174Saints17549ersRound 6Pick Team208Bengals209Rams210Eagles21149ers212Jaguars213Rams214Bengals21549ers216Cowboys217Rams218Jets219Packers220BuccaneersRound 7Pick Team253Chargers254Rams255Packers256Jets257JetsCopyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - The younger brother of Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been sentenced to six months' probation in a case alleging an assault on a woman.Jackson Mahomes, 23, appeared Thursday for his sentencing hearing via video conference and pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of battery, according to online court records. Following his sentence, Jackson Mahomes was taken into the custody of the Johnson County Sheriff's office, which will determine whether he's eligible for work release.The sentencing came more than two months after prosecutors dismissed three felony charges for aggravated sexual battery related to accusations that Jackson Mahomes grabbed a woman by the neck and kissed her against her will inside an Overland Park, Kansas, restaurant in February 2023. Those more serious charges were dropped due to a lack of cooperation from the woman, according to a court filing.The remaining misdemeanor battery charge said Jackson Mahomes shoved a waiter who tried to come into a room where he was with the woman, according to investigators.Prosecutors dropped the felony charges after the accuser, who was the owner of the restaurant, refused to testify in the case. The woman reported that she endured death threats and harassment and that her restaurant was vandalized in the wake of the charges. She closed the restaurant in August.Jackson Mahomes is not the only relative of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes' family to face recent brushes with the law. The NFL player's father, former Major League Baseball pitcher Patrick Mahomes Sr., was arrested in Texas on Feb. 3, accused of driving while intoxicated.A week later, Patrick Mahomes earned his third Super Bowl championship ring in February, leading the Chiefs to a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Miami Dolphins signed free-agent tight end Jonnu Smith, the team announced Friday.Terms of the deal weren't announced, but Adam Schefter of ESPN reports the veteran inked a two-year pact worth up to $10 million.Miami reportedly began negotiating with Smith on Tuesday. The Atlanta Falcons released the FIU product in February after acquiring him from the New England Patriots for a seventh-round pick last offseason.The 28-year-old set career highs in receptions (50) and receiving yards (582) with Atlanta in 2023. He also contributed three touchdowns in 17 regular-season contests.The Dolphins got little production from tight ends last season, totaling 414 receiving yards from Durham Smythe and Julian Hill, who are under contract for 2024.Smith has 219 catches for 2,423 yards and 20 touchdowns in 107 career games.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Bears signed cornerback Jaylon Johnson to a four-year extension, the team announced Thursday.Johnson's deal is worth $76 million with $54.4 million guaranteed, sources told Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report.Chicago placed the franchise tag on Johnson earlier this week. The new contract will make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in the league.Johnson had a tremendous 2023 campaign with the Bears, securing his first second-team All-Pro selection. The 24-year-old allowed only 25 catches for 195 yards in coverage, according to PFF, while racking up four interceptions and 10 passes defended.The Utah product requested a trade before the Oct. 31 deadline after contract negotiations came to a standstill. However, Johnson made it clear his desire was to remain with the Bears."I want to stay here," Johnson said in December. "I definitely want to get something done (here) first. But at the end of the day, if something doesn't get done, then I'm not opposed to any other options."Chicago has now locked up three young defensive pieces in the last calendar year. The club signed linebacker Tremaine Edmunds to a four-year, $72-million deal last offseason.Shortly after acquiring edge rusher Montez Sweat from the Washington Commanders at the trade deadline, general manager Ryan Poles signed him to a four-year, $98-million extension.The Bears selected Johnson in the second round of the 2020 draft. In 53 career contests, he has 49 passes defended and five interceptions.Copyright (C) 2024 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.