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Report: Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars Discussing Massive Extension

May 20, 2024 8:49 AM

The Jacksonville Jaguars are in talks with Trevor Lawrence about a contract extension that is expected to pay the quarterback around $50 million annually, according to a report.

The Jaguars have no doubts about the former No. 1 overall pick, who is entering the final year of his rookie deal.

Lawrence opened up about his contract situation last month while confirming that he and the Jaguars had started to discuss a possible extension. 

"I'd love to, obviously, be a Jag for as long as possible," he said at the time. "We love it here and I love where we're headed as an organization and feel like I'm just getting better every year. My best ball is definitely ahead of me. So, from that standpoint, obviously, yeah, that would be great."

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Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Commanders To Hire Lions Executive Brandon Sosna

May 20, 2024 8:56 AM

The Washington Commanders are working to hire Detroit Lions executive Brandon Sosna for a high-ranking front office role, according to sources.

Washington also interviewed former Philadelphia Eagles vice president of football administration Jake Rosenberg.

Sosna, 31, has been Detroit's senior director, football administration since joining the organization in 2022.

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Tags: Washington Football Team, Detroit Lions, Misc Rumor

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Browns Pass Rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo Wants Double-Digit Sacks

May 20, 2024 8:53 AM

Cleveland Browns pass rusher Ogbo Okoronkwo has set a goal for the 2024 season.

Okoronkwo has never had more than five sacks in a season, but the 29-year-old is aiming for a double-digit sack year.

"This year, I'm trying to ... I'll say it: I'll speak it into existence. I’m going for double-digit sacks this year," Okoronkwo said. "That's the goal every year. I'm just going to put in the work. I hate to say numbers, but that's what I'm looking to get."

Okoronkwo joined the Browns on a three-year, $19 million deal before last season. 

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor, Stats

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David Johnson Retires After Eight NFL Seasons

May 20, 2024 8:46 AM

David Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL on Sunday.

A veteran of eight NFL seasons, Johnson last played in a regular season game in 2022 with the New Orleans Saints. The running back amassed 6,876 yards from scrimmage and 58 touchdowns in his career.

"I'm looking forward to my next career path in life," Johnson wrote on Instagram. "I don't know exactly what that will be, but I hope it will bring me the same passion, excitement, and love as football did!"

The Arizona Cardinals selected Johnson out of Northern Iowa in the third round of the 2015 draft. 

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Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Misc Rumor

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Fanatics Files Lawsuit Against Rookie WR Marvin Harrison, Jr.

May 20, 2024 8:42 AM

Fanatics has filed a lawsuit against Arizona Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison, Jr. in New York Supreme Court for breaching a contract the wide receiver signed with the retailer in May 2023.

In the suit, Fanatics said Harrison has refused to fulfill his obligations to the deal while he also "publicly asserted" that the contract does not exist.

Details of what Harrison's contract with Fanatics required from the No. 4 pick were redacted, as were the details of the financial agreement between the two.

However, a source told ESPN earlier this month that the deal was for at least $1 million and that the contract was for autographs, signed trading cards, game-worn apparel and other marketing opportunities.

The suit also sites "The Official Harrison Collection LLC" as a defendant. Harrison is selling signed memorabilia through The Official Harrison Collection's website.

According to the suit, Fanatics and Harrison's relationship began in 2023, when Harrison, then at Ohio State, was one of "several top-tier student athletes, including many NFL prospects," whom Fanatics signed to a multiyear licensing agreement. 

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Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Legal, Misc Rumor

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'Original Raider' Jim Otto Dies At Age 86

May 20, 2024 8:38 AM

Jim Otto, known as "The Original Raider" and one of the NFL's greatest centers, has passed away at age 86. 

Raiders owner Mark Davis lit the Al Davis Memorial Torch in honor of Otto shortly after announcing his passing on Sunday night.

Otto was drafted by the Raiders in 1960, the franchise's first year of existence. Over the next 15 years, Otto would play -- and start -- in each of the franchise's 210 regular season games (plus an additional 13 playoff games).

He earned 12 AFL All-Star/Pro Bowl selections and 10 All-Pro nods prior to his 1980 enshrinement in the Hall of Fame. 

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Tags: Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor

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Texans' Dylan Horton Celebrates Final Cancer Treatment

May 17, 2024 8:38 AM

Houston Texans defensive end Dylan Horton posted a video of himself ringing the bell on Thursday, signifying his last radiation treatment after being diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma.

"Glory to God. Final Treatment," Horton tagged the video, which was posted to Instagram Story.

Horton stepped away from the Texans on Nov. 22, citing a "personal matter" as the Texans were preparing to play the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12. He later learned Dec. 1 that he had Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma.

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Brian Flores To Take Part In NFL's Coach Accelerator Program

May 17, 2024 8:33 AM

Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores will be among the 27 participants in the NFL's fifth accelerator program.

The event is hosted by the league to strengthen the pipeline of diverse candidates for front office and coaching positions. It's held at the league meetings in Nashville, Tennessee, which will take place next week.

Flores, a longtime New England Patriots assistant before becoming the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 2019-21, filed a lawsuit in 2022 against the NFL and several teams alleging racial discrimination in its hiring practices.

After being fired by the Dolphins, Flores spent a season with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach before taking the Vikings defensive coordinator position in 2023.

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Patriots Sign C David Andrews To One-Year Extension

May 17, 2024 8:31 AM

The New England Patriots have signed center David Andrews to a one-year contract extension that includes $8 million fully guaranteed, according to league sources.

Andrews, 31, was entering the final year of his contract and scheduled to earn a base salary of $4.5 million. 

Under the new deal, Andrews will earn a base value of $12 million over the next two seasons, with a maximum value of $13 million, per a source.

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Tags: New England Patriots, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Niners Favored In All 17 Games On Schedule

May 16, 2024 10:16 AM

Sportsbooks clearly see the San Francisco 49ers as the strongest team in the NFL entering the 2024 campaign.

The 49ers are favored in all 17 games, via the betting lines that were posted immediately after the 2024 NFL schedule was released on Thursday night.

Among the more potentially challenging games on the 49ers' schedule includes home games against the Kansas City Chiefs, Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers, however, will play at the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins in December. 

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor

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Giants To Be Featured On HBO's 'Hard Knocks'

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Steelers' Cameron Heyward Not At Voluntary Workouts

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Jaguars, Jacksonville Agree To Spend $1.4B On 'Stadium Of The Future'

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Cowboys Not Phased By CeeDee Lamb's Absence

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Tom Brady Regrets Roast Due To Impact On His Kids

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Kirk Cousins: No Beef With Falcons, We're Trying To Win A Super Bowl

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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Joining Bills On One-Year Deal

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Tom Brady To Make Broadcast Debut Calling Cowboys/Browns Week 1

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Jared Goff, Lions Agree To Four-Year, $212M Extension

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Antoine Winfield, Buccaneers Agree To Four-Year, $84.1M Extension

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Nico Collins: Texans' Offense Is Going To Be 'Real Dangerous'

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Rams Don't Want To 'Totally Run Down' Kyren Williams

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Patriots Promote Eliot Wolf To EVP Of Player Personnel

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Chiefs To Open 2024 Season Against Ravens

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Lucas Patrick Agrees To One-Year Deal With Saints

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