10:40 AM ET TAMPA, Fla. — Not only was Buccaneers star pass rusher Barrett awarded a new four-year contract worth up to $72 million Monday — he was awarded a $1.372 million franchise tag settlement stemming from a grievance filed with the NFLPA last year, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. That money will count
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6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — After a dizzying stretch of negotiating during the NFL free-agency period, the New England Patriots‘ roster has undergone a significant transformation. Even more change is expected. For now, here’s the new-look position-by-position breakdown: Quarterback: Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham, Jake Dolegala The Patriots could still add another signal-caller, but as
5:40 AM ET Dianna RussiniESPN Trent Williams and the San Francisco have reached a deal, sources tell ESPN. Williams’ deal with the 49ers is for 6 years, $138 million, making him the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history. Of the $55.1 million guaranteed cash in the contract, $30.1 million comes in the form of
1:05 AM ET Lindsey ThiryESPN Close Covered Rams for two years for Los Angeles Times Previously covered the Falcons Has covered the NBA and college football and basketball THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams are finalizing a trade to send veteran defensive lineman Michael Brockers to the Detroit Lions, a source confirmed to
12:36 AM ET HOUSTON — After Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said in an Instagram post Tuesday night that he has filed a lawsuit against Deshaun Watson, the Texans quarterback put out a statement saying he looks forward to clearing his name. Watson responded on Twitter to word of the suit, saying he rejected “a baseless
5:50 PM ET The Miami Dolphins have found a new backup quarterback in Jacoby Brissett, who agreed to terms on a one-year deal Tuesday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ryan Fitzpatrick reached an agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million, a source told Schefter Monday, creating a vacancy
10:21 PM ET Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback William Jackson has reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a three-year, $42 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jackson, 28, entered 2020 with a lot to prove after the Bengals picked up his fifth-year option, and he responded by making his case for a
8:35 PM ET The Buffalo Bills and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders reached agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal that includes another $500,000 in incentives, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. The New Orleans Saints released Sanders earlier this month as they scrambled to get under the salary cap. He had been scheduled
5:06 PM ET The Chicago Bears and quarterback Andy Dalton have agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal, with the chance for the quarterback to earn another $3 million in incentives, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Dalton, 33, spent 2020 with the Dallas Cowboys after a nine-year run as the Cincinnati Bengals‘ starter. Signed as
5:19 PM ET Former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Tyrod Taylor reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $12.5 million with the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Taylor will join Deshaun Watson as the only two quarterbacks on Houston’s roster. Watson, who signed a contract extension less than six months
5:18 PM ET The Jacksonville Jaguars and wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. have agreed to a a two-year, $14.5 million deal, including $9.2 million fully guaranteed, a source tells ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In Jacksonville, Jones will be reunited with former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, who holds the same position on coach Urban Meyer’s
4:35 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs released running back Damien Williams, one of the stars of their Super Bowl LIV win over the San Francisco 49ers, a source said. The Chiefs last season drafted Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the first round to be their featured back, and he led the team
3:42 PM ET The New York Giants and twice-franchised defensive lineman Leonard Williams reached agreement on a three-year, $63 million deal that includes $45 million fully guaranteed on Tuesday, sources tell ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Giants placed the franchise tag on Williams before the March 9 deadline, the second straight year that Williams was tagged.
2:45 PM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry last season became the eighth player in NFL history to reach the 2,000-yard mark, finishing with 2,027 yards — the fifth-highest total. While
1:55 PM ET The 2021 NFL free agency deals are starting to pour in, with the New England Patriots spending big money to build up their roster and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doing their best to retain their Super Bowl champion core. Numerous top players on the market have agreed to terms for 2021 and
1:01 PM ET JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jaguars have their two starting cornerbacks locked up for at least the next three seasons after the team agreed to terms with former Seattle Seahawk Shaquill Griffin on a three-year deal, a league source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Griffin’s contract is worth $44.5 million with $29 million guaranteed,
11:58 AM ET The Cincinnati Bengals and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie have agreed to terms on a three-year deal on Tuesday, sources confirmed to ESPN. Awuzie gives Cincinnati an outside cornerback to pair with Trae Waynes, who signed with Cincinnati in 2020 but missed the entire season after he suffered a pectoral injury during training camp.
10:15 AM ET The New England Patriots are signing former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry to a three-year, $37.5 million deal, including $25 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Henry, who turned 27 in December, clicked with rookie quarterback Justin Herbert and had a career-best 60 receptions for 613 yards and