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Report: Browns Unwilling To Release Baker Mayfield

May 31, 2022 8:53 AM

The Cleveland Browns have no plans to release Baker Mayfield, even if he remains on the roster at the start of training camp, according to a report.

The Browns have been unable to find a trade partner for the quarterback after landing Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans and signing him to a huge contract.

Releasing Mayfield outright wouldn't save Cleveland any of the 18.58 million he is due on his guaranteed fifth-year option.

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Kyle Shanahan Remains Confident 49ers, Deebo Samuel Will Reach Deal

May 25, 2022 9:13 AM

Deebo Samuel isn't at the San Francisco 49ers' voluntary organized team activities as he seeks a long-term deal, but that doesn't concern Kyle Shanahan.

The coach expects Samuel at San Francisco's mandatory minicamp next month.

"Yeah, of course I do," Shanahan said. "I thought that the last time I talked to you guys at draft time. I feel the same if not stronger."

Samuel's contract dispute with the 49ers led him to ask for a trade this offseason. The wide receiver is due $3.986 million in base salary in 2022, the final season of his rookie contract.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Deebo Samuel Won't Attend OTAs With 49ers

May 23, 2022 12:08 PM

Deebo Samuel won't be in attendee for OTAs with the San Francisco 49ers this week.

Samuel's status with the 49ers remains in flux as he requested a trade this offseason.

Ian Rapoport said on the Pat McAfee Show he expects Samuel and the 49ers to eventually reach agreement on a deal but there is a lot of work still to be done.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Raiders Trade Bryan Edwards To Falcons

May 16, 2022 9:24 AM

The Las Vegas Raiders have traded Bryan Edwards to the Atlanta Falcons.

Las Vegas moved Edwards and a 2023 seventh-round pick to Atlanta for a 2023 fifth-round selection.

Edwards was a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2020.

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Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Official Trade, Trade Rumor

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Dolphins Reach Agreement On Deal With Melvin Ingram

May 16, 2022 9:14 AM

The Miami Dolphins have reached an agreement on a deal with Melvin Ingram, according to a source.

The defensive end adds depth to a pass rush that was one of the NFL's most aggressive last season.

Earlier this month, the Kansas City Chiefs had placed the unrestricted free agent tender on Ingram, meaning his signing with the Dolphins will count against the NFL's compensatory-pick formula.

If Ingram had gone unsigned by July 22, the Chiefs would have retained exclusive negotiating rights to him at 110% of his 2021 salary, which would have been $4.4 million.

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Tags: Miami Dolphins, Injury, Trade Rumor

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Raiders Acquire Jarrett Stidham From Patriots

May 12, 2022 10:32 AM

The New England Patriots have agreed to trade Jarrett Stidham to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders and Patriots will swap late round picks as part of the trade.

Stidham was once considered a top candidate to replace Tom Brady, but he will now compete against Nick Mullens and Garrett Gilbert to become Derek Carr's backup.

Stidham has appeared in eight games over his three NFL seasons, all as a reserve. He has completed 48-of-124 passes for 270 yards, with two touchdowns and four interceptions.

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Tags: New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Eagles Still Looking To Add To Secondary

May 12, 2022 8:14 AM

The Philadelphia Eagles are still looking to improve their secondary after not drafting a single cornerback or safety in last month's NFL Draft.

"Our job is to look for any opportunity to improve the team, and we'll always do that, and we'll have discussions on that," Howie Roseman said.

Roseman was answering a question specifically about James Bradberry, who was released by the New York Giants earlier this week.

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Panthers Wanted Browns To Pay Large Portion Of Baker Mayfield's $19M

May 6, 2022 7:20 AM

The Cleveland Browns were unable to successfully trade Baker Mayfield at the draft. ESPN's Jake Trotter detailed their attempts.

The Carolina Panthers wanted the Browns to pay a significant portion of Mayfield's $19 million contract as the two sides discussed a trade during the second round. The Browns declined and Carolina traded up into the third round to select Matt Corral of Ole Miss.

Instead of Mayfield competing with Sam Darnold for the starting job, it will be Corral. Mayfield, meanwhile, remains in limbo. 

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Tags: Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Pete Carroll: Seahawks Not Planning To Trade For Quarterback

May 6, 2022 7:17 AM

Pete Carroll said Thursday that he doesn't "at all" envision the Seattle Seahawks trading for a quarterback.

Carroll was not asked specifically about Baker Mayfield -- organizations aren't allowed to publicly comment on potential interest in players on other teams -- but instead whether the Seahawks are interested in adding a veteran quarterback with starting experience.

"We're always competing," Carroll said, giving one of his stock responses to such questions. "I'm not saying anything you didn't think I was going to say, but fortunately that's always been the way we've operated, and it fits again. So we're looking. I don't see us making a trade for anybody at all. I don't see that happening. But we're certainly going to continue to be open to chances to help our club, and meanwhile we're just going to be battling and competing our tails off. There's always possibilities, so we keep open to that."

The Seahawks have Geno Smith and Drew Lock in the quarterback room, leading to speculation the franchise can use a major upgrade. The Seahawks traded away Russell Wilson this offseason.

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Deebo Samuel's Social Media Activity Hints Things Improving With 49ers

May 5, 2022 7:36 AM

Recent social media activity from Deebo Samuel suggests his standoff with the San Francisco 49ers may be improving.

Samuel removed all references to the 49ers last month before his request for a trade was made public.

Samuel started following the 49ers on Instagram again, and he also liked an Instagram post about John Lynch saying that the issues between the team and Samuel can be worked out.

Samuel is due a $3.986 million base salary this season, the final year of his rookie contract.

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Tags: San Francisco 49ers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Brett Veach: Chiefs Comfortable Taking Step Back Trading Tyreek Hill

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