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

May 15, 2024 8:47 AM

The Jaguars and the city of Jacksonville have agreed to a $1.4 billion "stadium of the future" that would keep the franchise in the market for another 30 years.

The proposal calls for each side to contribute $625 million to the $1.25 billion project. Jacksonville, which won't levy any new taxes to pay for the rebuild, would chip in another $150 million to get EverBank Stadium ready for construction in 2026.

The plan was presented at a city council meeting Tuesday. Councilmembers are expected to vote on it in late June, with a simple majority of the 19 members needed to pass. It would then advance to the NFL owners meeting in October, where 24 of 32 votes would be needed for final approval.

Associated Press

Tags: Jacksonville Jaguars, Misc Rumor

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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."  

Garrett Podell/CBS Sports

Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Tom Brady Regrets Roast Due To Impact On His Kids

May 15, 2024 8:41 AM

Tom Brady has regrets about the impact his recent roast had on his children.

"I loved when the jokes were about me," Brady said on "The Pivot" podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. "I thought they were so fun. I didn't like the way it affected my kids.

"So it's the hardest part; the bittersweet aspect of when you do something that you think is one way and all of a sudden you realize 'I wouldn't do that again' because of the way it affected, actually, the people I care about the most in the world."

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Tags: Misc Rumor

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

May 14, 2024 10:06 AM

Kirk Cousins insists he isn't angry with the Atlanta Falcons for drafting Michael Penix, Jr.

Cousins was asked on the 'Bussin' with the Boys' podcast if there's beef between him and the Falcons over the draft.

"No, I don't think there can be. I don't think it's helpful," the quarterback said.

"We're trying to win the Super Bowl and it's hard enough. So let's all be on the same page and let's go try to win the Super Bowl."

'Bussin' with the Boys' Podcast

Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Misc Rumor

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Jets To Visit 49ers On MNF In Week 1

May 14, 2024 10:03 AM

The New York Jets will travel out west to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.

This marks the second straight season that Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will play a prime-time game in Week 1. Rodgers tore his left Achilles on the fourth snap of last year's opener and missed the remainder of the season.

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Tags: New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Misc Rumor

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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.

ESPN

Tags: Buffalo Bills, 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. 

Michael David Smith/ProFootballTalk

Tags: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys

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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.

Adam Schefter/ESPN

Tags: Detroit Lions, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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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. 

ESPN

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.

Football Zebras

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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

Rams

Patriots Promote Eliot Wolf To EVP Of Player Personnel

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Chiefs To Open 2024 Season Against Ravens

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Lucas Patrick Agrees To One-Year Deal With Saints

ESPN.com

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

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

ESPN.com

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

ESPN.com

Bud Dupree Signs With Chargers

ESPN.com

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

Kevin Patra/NFL

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

ESPN

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

John Keim/ESPN

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

'The Next Round' Podcast

Devin Funchess Becomes First NFL Player To Sign Pro Basketball Deal

Shanna McCarriston/CBS Sports

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

WLWT

Sources: Jets Shake Up Performance Department

Rich Cimini/ESPN

Giants Sign WR Allen Robinson

ESPN