Ravens reach 1-year agreement with WR DeAndre Hopkins
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t sign until Wednesday. The 32-year-old Hopkins moves from one AFC...
Eagles send CB to Texans, Vikings bolster lines in NFL free agency
The Philadelphia Eagles’ top-ranked defense is getting a major makeover a month after ending Patrick Mahomes’ bid to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a third consecutive Super Bowl title. A day after defensive tackle Milton Williams and edge rusher Josh Sweat agreed to leave Philly via free agency, the...
Daniel Jones agrees to 1-year, $14 million deal with Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts wanted someone to challenge quarterback Anthony Richardson for the starting job. They opted for Daniel Jones. The former New York Giants starter agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $14 million contract with the Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press. The...
Seattle radio host says Russell Wilson was ‘poisoning the well’ when it came to DK Metcalf staying with Seahawks
Shortly after Russell Wilson came to Pittsburgh last year, Ian Furness of KJR Radio in Seattle joined the “Breakfast With Benz” podcast and had a less than glowing review of what Steelers fans could expect from their new quarterback. While Wilson went above and beyond in Pittsburgh to compensate for...
Browns acquiring QB Kenny Pickett from Super Bowl champion EaglesVideo
The Cleveland Browns are acquiring quarterback Kenny Pickett from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because deals can’t be announced until Wednesday, said the Eagles will receive...
Reports: Commanders acquire LT Laremy Tunsil from Texans, agree to sign DT Javon KinlawVideo
The Washington Commanders made two big splashes Monday in the opening hours of NFL free agency, agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw and acquiring standout offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil in a trade with the Houston Texans, according to multiple reports. In the Tunsil deal, the Commanders are sending...
Reports: Patriots bolster defense with Milton Williams, Robert Spillane, Carlton DavisVideo
Defensive tackle Milton Williams, linebacker Robert Spillane, cornerback Carlton Davis and offensive tackle Morgan Moses agreed to contracts with the New England Patriots, according to multiple reports Monday. Williams, who sacked Patrick Mahomes twice in Philadelphia’s win over Kansas City in the Super Bowl, will average $26 million per year...
Reports: QB Sam Darnold agrees to 3-year, $100.5M deal with SeahawksVideo
The Seattle Seahawks have found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, according to multiple reports Monday. Teams can’t officially sign free agents until Wednesday, but reports said $55 million of the contract is guaranteed. Darnold will earn $37.5 million in 2025....
Reports: Lions, veteran CB D.J. Reed agree on $48M, 3-year deal with $32M guaranteedVideo
The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed Monday, according to multiple reports. Detroit general manager Brad Holmes made the move shortly after not retaining cornerback Carlton Davis, who agreed to a $60 million, three-year deal with the New...
Reports: Bucs agree to deals with WR Chris Godwin, edge rusher Haason ReddickVideo
TAMPA, Fla. — Chris Godwin is staying in Tampa Bay and two-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Haason Reddick is joining the Buccaneers, according to multiple reports. Godwin, who is returning from a gruesome ankle injury, is getting a three-year $66 million deal, including $44 million guaranteed, according to one person....
Reports: Panthers make Jaycee Horn highest-paid CB in NFL with $100M dealVideo
CHARLOTTE N.C. — Jaycee Horn agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Carolina Panthers worth $100 million, including $70 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, according to multiple reports Monday. The Panthers announced on their website that Horn has agreed to terms but...
Vikings re-sign RB Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid 1st year with teamVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The...
Bills reward QB Josh Allen with new contract following his 1st NFL MVP season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players. The Buffalo Bills announced the agreement, which adds two years to Allen’s contract and locks the 28-year-old in through the...
Davante Adams agrees to a 2-year, $46 million contract with the Los Angeles RamsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California. Adams’ deal could be worth up to $46 million with the Rams, who will move on from Super Bowl 56 MVP...
Reports: Chiefs agree with LB Nick Bolton on 3-year, $45M contractVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract Sunday that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency, according to multiple reports. The Chiefs selected the 24-year-old Bolton in the second round of the 2021 draft out...
Buffalo Bills release NFL’s active sacks leader Von Miller in a salary cap-saving move
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced the long-anticipated decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the aging edge rusher whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindling playing time and production. The move allows the Bills to free up about $8.4 million in salary cap...
Myles Garrett becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at $40 million per year
Myles Garrett is staying in Cleveland after the Browns gave him a record four-year contract extension that makes the four-time All-Pro edge rusher the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. A person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press that Garrett’s deal includes $122.8 million guaranteed, an average annual...
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy released after district attorney declines to pursue charges
AUSTIN, Texas — Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence. Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick told the Austin American-Statesman his office...
Raiders acquire quarterback Geno Smith from Seahawks for a 3rd-round pick, AP source says
Geno Smith is heading to the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the trade told the Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal, said the Raiders are sending the Seattle Seahawks a third-round pick for Smith. The...
Titans release veteran linebacker Harold Landry III ahead of free agency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans released veteran linebacker Harold Landry III on Friday to clear salary cap space. The seven-year veteran had been due to count $24.1 million against the cap for this season. Releasing Landry puts Tennessee seventh in the NFL with more than $63 million in salary...
Bengals All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson receives permission to seek tradeVideo
All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday to seek a trade, according to multiple reports. ESPN first reported Hendrickson received permission to seek a trade after receiving a statement from the Bengals star. “It’s been...
Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after NFL Draft to find team
Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. He still may have to wait until after the draft to find a team for 2025. The New York Jets announced they’re releasing the 41-year-old quarterback after two disappointing seasons. Rodgers hasn’t said he...
Jaguars agree to trade WR Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 7th-round pickVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars found a trade partner — a division rival, no less — for receiver Christian Kirk before officially releasing him. The Jaguars agreed to trade Kirk to AFC South opponent Houston on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026, according to multiple reports. The...
Browns restructure Watson’s contract to get under the salary cap, AP source saysVideo
Deshaun Watson’s contract has been reworked again by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to clear salary cap space with the new league year less than a week away. A person with knowledge of the move told the Associated Press on Thursday that the latest restructuring of the quarterback’s...
Chargers release edge rusher Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with franchiseVideo
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday night, ending the edge rusher’s nine-season tenure with the franchise. The move was expected due to Bosa’s large salary cap number and injury history. Bosa had a cap number of $36.47 million for the 2025 season, but the Chargers will save...
