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

May 13, 2024 4:44 PM

Jared Goff has agreed to a four-year, $212 million extension with the Detroit Lions.

The deal contains $170 million in guaranteed money.

The Lions acquired Goff as part of the Matthew Stafford trade in 2021 and has resurrected his career, guiding the team to the NFC Championship last season.

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Tags: Detroit Lions, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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

May 13, 2024 5:41 PM

Tom Brady will make his broadcasting debut for Fox when the Dallas Cowboys play at the Cleveland Browns.

The game is expected to be an exclusive broadcasting window for Fox, unlike recent years when both Fox and CBS featured doubleheaders in Week 1.

Brady is replacing Greg Olsen as Fox's No. 1 game analyst. 

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys

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

May 13, 2024 2:45 PM

Antoine Winfield Jr. and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have agreed to a four-year, $84.1 million deal extension.

The deal makes Winfield the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. 

Winfield's deal includes $45 million guaranteed, the most ever given to a safety.

Winfield had received the franchise tag from the Buccaneers in March. 

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Tags: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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John Parry Leaves ESPN, Takes Job With Unnamed Team

May 13, 2024 8:43 AM

ESPN rules analyst John Parry is leaving the network, according to a report.

Parry is joining an unnamed team as an officiating liaison.

It's unknown whether ESPN will replace Parry right away.

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Tags: Misc Rumor

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

May 13, 2024 8:37 AM

After being a surprise success story last season, the Houston Texans won't catch anyone off guard in 2024.

After capturing the AFC South title and winning a playoff game, the Texans are going into next season with huge expectations. They've added Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon and Danielle Hunter this offseason.

"Oh yeah, it's going to be dangerous, real dangerous, man," wide receiver Nico Collins said. "Adding Diggs to the room, it's going to be a lot of weapons. There's going to be great opportunities for everybody. It's only adding more depth, more weapons to the offense, more weapons to the team. The sky is the limit for us. Can't wait until the season is going to start. Man, it's nice. I feel like the offense is a lot of weapons. Everybody has got a chance. When the ball is in their hands, an explosive play is coming. I feel like, for us, we need to continue to work on the details, continue to be us, continue to have fun and show the world what we can do. I can't wait for it."

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Tags: Houston Texans, Misc Rumor

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

May 13, 2024 8:33 AM

Kyren Williams had a breakout season for the Los Angeles Rams last year, finishing third in the NFL in rushing yards and tied for seventh in rushing touchdowns.

He rushed for 1,144 yards and 12 touchdowns despite playing just 12 games.

Despite that, the Rams drafted Blake Corum in the third round.

"A lot of people have said he's similar (to Williams)," general manager Les Snead said about Corum. "They have a very similar play style. They both really, really care about football. That's very important on that side of the ball. That's a sophisticated side of the ball."

Corum appears primed for a significant role as a rookie as the Rams are wary of wearing down Williams.

"It's a tough league; it's a 17-game season plus playoffs, might go to 18 games one day. So we always felt like we needed to have as many quality runners as possible so we don't just totally run down Kyren," Snead said. "And we have one or two, or even three guys that can contribute, keep everyone fresh, and let's go and try to impose our will."

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Tags: Los Angeles Rams, Misc Rumor

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Patriots Promote Eliot Wolf To EVP Of Player Personnel

May 13, 2024 8:30 AM

The New England Patriots have announced Eliot Wolf as their executive vice president of player personnel.

He will be in charge of the direction of the personnel department, salary cap management and control of the 53-man roster. 

Wolf, 42, previously served as the director of scouting for the Patriots, but did appear to serve as New England's general manager throughout the draft process.

Wolf's title is not "general manager," but his role does include those duties. 

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Tags: New England Patriots, Misc Rumor

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Chiefs To Open 2024 Season Against Ravens

May 13, 2024 8:28 AM

The Kansas City Chiefs will open the 2024 season against the Baltimore Ravens, the NFL has announced.

The matchup, to be played Thursday, Sept. 5 at Arrowhead Stadium, is a rematch of last season's AFC Championship Game.

The Chiefs are playing in the Thursday night opener at Arrowhead Stadium for the third time in five seasons. 

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Tags: Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Misc Rumor

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Lucas Patrick Agrees To One-Year Deal With Saints

May 13, 2024 1:18 AM

The Saints have agreed to terms with offensive lineman Lucas Patrick on a one-year deal, according to his agents, Joel and Justin Turner.

Patrick, 30, spent the past two seasons with the Chicago Bears and started 15 games at center because of injuries. He allowed 25 hurries, 2 quarterback hits and no sacks in 953 snaps.

ESPN.com

Tags: New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Free Agent Rumor, Terms Agreement

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Former Chargers GM A.J. Smith Dies At Age 75

May 13, 2024 1:16 AM

Former Chargers general manager A.J. Smith died Sunday at the age of 75, his family announced.

Smith had been battling prostate cancer for the past seven years, his family said in the announcement, which was released by the Falcons. Smith's son, Kyle, is the Atlanta Falcons' assistant general manager.

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Tags: San Diego Chargers, Atlanta Falcons, Legal, Misc Rumor

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Sean Payton: QB Bo Nix Had 'Pretty Good Practice'

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QB Drake Maye 'Has A Lot To Work On' Says Coach

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Bud Dupree Signs With Chargers

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Netflix To Broadcast NFL's Christmas Day Doubleheader

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Kellen Moore On Eagles' Offense: 'There Will Be Tweaks'

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Raiders Comfortable With Gardner Minshew, Aidan O'Connell At QB

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Texans Trade Draft Pick To Rams For WR Ben Skowronek

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Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft Had Tense Meeting Before Tom Brady Roast

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Jayden Daniels, Malik Nabers Have $10K Offensive ROY Bet

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Terrion Arnold: Raiders Used Coin Toss To Determine First-Round Pick

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Devin Funchess Becomes First NFL Player To Sign Pro Basketball Deal

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Joe Burrow Suggests All-Star Break If NFL Moves To 18 Games

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Sources: Jets Shake Up Performance Department

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Giants Sign WR Allen Robinson

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Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers Continue To Discuss Extension

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Eagles Executive Brandon Hunt Interviewing For Patriots' Job

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Lamar Jackson Says He's Dropped His Weight To 205

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Chiefs' Rashee Rice Suspect In Alleged Assault

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Chris Snee Returns To Giants As Scout

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NFL To Release 2024 Schedule On May 15th

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