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Cowboys Not Phased By CeeDee Lamb's Absence

May 15, 2024 8:43 AM

Voluntary workouts are winding down for the Dallas Cowboys with OTAs set to kick off on May 21.

CeeDee Lamb, who led the NFL in catches in 2023 (135), has yet to show up to the Cowboys' team facility this offseason. 

The wide receiver is entering the final season of his rookie contract on a fully-guaranteed fifth-year option worth $17.991 million while in a search of a new, long-term deal. 

At this point in the offseason, Lamb's holdout isn't concerning to the Dallas coaching staff. 

"It [Lamb's holdout] doesn't matter right now. CeeDee's a pro," offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said. "He's going to know what to do. I know [quarterback] Dak [Prescott] and the guys have some communication with him. We know he's taking care of business, and when he gets back here, we'll certainly be able to find ways to get him the ball."  

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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Joining Bills On One-Year Deal

May 14, 2024 10:00 AM

Marquez Valdes-Scantling plans to sign a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills.

The wide receiver could earn as much as $4.5 million, according to a source.

Valdes-Scantling will receive a $1.125 million signing bonus.

The Kansas City Chiefs released Valdes-Scantling in February to free up $12 million on their salary cap.

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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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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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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.

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Bud Dupree Signs With Chargers

May 12, 2024 1:00 AM

Free agent outside linebacker Bud Dupree signed with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Saturday.

Dupree, 31, had a career renaissance last year, notching 6.5 sacks and 39 tackles with eight tackles for loss and eight quarterback hits for the Atlanta Falcons. He quickly emerged as the team's top stand-up edge rusher in Atlanta's defensive scheme, often playing on many vital snaps.

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Giants Sign WR Allen Robinson

May 9, 2024 8:45 AM

The New York Giants have signed veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson II.

Robinson was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 8 in a cost-cutting move.

The Steelers acquired Robinson, 30, in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams in April 2023.

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Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers Continue To Discuss Extension

May 8, 2024 10:53 AM

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk continue to discuss a contract extension and a trade is considered unlikely.

Wide receivers such as DeVonta Smith and Amon-Ra St. Brown have signed extensions recently, which helps set Aiyuk's market. Aiyuk is entering the final season of his current contract with the 49ers.

The 49ers drafted Ricky Pearsall in the first round, which increased speculation that Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel could be traded this offseason.

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Tyler Boyd, Titans Agree To One-Year Deal

May 7, 2024 4:03 PM

Tyler Boyd has agreed to sign with the Tennessee Titans on a one-year deal worth up to $4.5 million.

Boyd started 13 of his 17 appearances last season -- his eighth with the Bengals -- and finished with 67 catches for 667 receiving yards and two touchdowns. 

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Report: Kirk Cousins Left Vikings Because Of Plan To Draft QB

May 7, 2024 8:43 AM

There were a few reasons why Kirk Cousins left the Minnesota Vikings for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency this offseason.

For one, the Falcons were willing to offer Cousins more guaranteed money, but the Vikings' plan to draft a quarterback also played a role in the veteran looking for a new team, according to a report.

Minnesota was honest with Cousins about the possibility of selecting a quarterback high in the draft. The Vikings eventually took J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick.

What's ironic is that the Falcons shocked many when they used the No. 8 overall pick on Michael Penix, Jr.

Cousins reportedly had no idea the Falcons were going to take a quarterback -- a decision which left him "shocked" and "disappointed."

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Rashaad Penny Joins Crowded Backfield In Carolina

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Bills Add Chase Claypool On One-Year Deal

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Odell Beckham Jr., Dolphins Agree To One-Year Deal

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Saquon Barkley Claims Giants Never Made Him Offer To Return

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Chargers Agree To Deal With D.J. Chark

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Steelers Decline Fifth-Year Option On Najee Harris

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Chiefs Decline Fifth-Year Option On Kadarius Toney

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Tee Higgins Seeking Contract Similar To Michael Pittman

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Darius Slayton 'Confident' On Contract Resolution With Giants

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Broncos Won't Pick Up Zach Wilson's Fifth-Year Option

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Jaguars Release WR Zay Jones, K Joey Slye

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