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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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Tags: Cincinnati Bengals, Tennessee Titans, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Cowboys Shoot Down Najee Harris Trade Rumor

May 7, 2024 8:48 AM

The Dallas Cowboys have refuted rumors that they are interested in trading for Najee Harris.

The rumor began on social media and made it's way to a Pittsburgh radio host.

Harris is in the last year of his contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Tags: Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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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."

SI.com

Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Draft, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor

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Rashaad Penny Joins Crowded Backfield In Carolina

May 7, 2024 8:41 AM

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a contract with running back Rashaad Penny.

Penny reunites with head coach Dave Canales from their days with the Seattle Seahawks.

He joins 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks, Chuba Hubbard, Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear in Carolina's backfield.

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Tags: Carolina Panthers, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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Ravens Turned Down Eight Trade Offers For 30th Pick

May 6, 2024 8:29 AM

The Baltimore Ravens received multiple offers for their first-round pick before using it on cornerback Nate Wiggins.

According to a report, the Ravens had eight offers for the No. 30 pick.

Baltimore general manager Eric DeCosta said the team identified Wiggins as a target early in the draft process.

"For us, it was always, 'If Nate [is] there, we [are] going to pick,'" DeCosta said. "In our opinion, [he's] a guy that can be a true shutdown-type corner."

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Tags: Baltimore Ravens, Draft, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Marvin Harrison, Jr. Has Separate Deal With Fanatics

May 6, 2024 8:23 AM

Arizona Cardinals rookie Marvin Harrison, Jr. has not signed the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, but the wide receiver has a separate, individual memorabilia deal in place with Fanatics, according to a source.

The group licensing agreement allows the players' association to market his name, image and likeness to more than 80 companies.

Harrison's deal with Fanatics, which was signed before his last season at Ohio State, is worth more than $1 million and is for autographs, signed trading cards, game-worn apparel and other marketing opportunities, the source said.

However, Harrison is trying to renegotiate the deal for more money and is trying to use the fact that he has not yet signed the group licensing agreement as leverage.

Josh Weinfuss/ESPN

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Duke Johnson Retires From NFL After Eight Seasons

May 6, 2024 8:19 AM

Duke Johnson has announced his retirement after playing eight seasons in the NFL.

A third-round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2015, the running back played for four teams. He last appeared in an NFL game with the Buffalo Bills in 2022.

"8 Years 4 teams with 1 goal in mind, create a better life for my family," Johnson posted to Instagram.

"I never dreamed of being the all time leading rusher of my dream school [Miami] or being somewhere on the list of all time players to come out of South FL. I just wanted an opportunity to play a game to provide a better life for my family and I was able to do just that. I want to thank each team for giving me the chance to play and represent your organization and all the fans that supported me through the highs and lows."

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Tags: Cleveland Browns, Misc Rumor

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Bills Add Chase Claypool On One-Year Deal

May 6, 2024 8:16 AM

The Buffalo Bills have signed Chase Claypool to a one-year contract.

Claypool brings veteran depth to a receiver room that is being shuffled after the Bills traded Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans and saw Gabe Davis leave in free agency.

Claypool, 25, has been with three teams over the past two years. Buffalo also drafted Keon Coleman with the 33rd overall pick.

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Tags: Buffalo Bills, Free Agent Rumor, Misc Rumor, Signing

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QB Jordan Travis Sees Himself As Aaron Rodgers' Successor

May 5, 2024 1:59 PM

The first goal is to play football again. After that, New York Jets rookie Jordan Travis -- only five months removed from a gruesome leg injury that ended his college career -- hopes to become Aaron Rodgers' heir apparent at quarterback.

It might take some time before that happens, but the former Florida State star acknowledged that the idea of succeeding 40-year-old Rodgers has crossed his mind.

"Yes, sir, I do think about that a lot," Travis said Saturday at the Jets' rookie minicamp. "But right now, I'm just focused on where my feet are, just getting healthy and getting everybody around me better, being a great teammate."

ESPN.com

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J.J. Watt Keeping Door Open For NFL Return

May 5, 2024 1:57 PM

J.J. Watt is keeping the door slightly ajar on a possible NFL return if the Houston Texans need him, but this is the final year he'll say that.

Watt, who retired after the 2022 season, made his comments Saturday as he hosted his annual charity softball game in Houston.

"I'm a very fortunate, lucky man, I have a beautiful wife, I have a beautiful son. I've had 12 great years in this league and I'm very thankful to have walked away healthy and playing great," he told reporters. "I told DeMeco [Ryans] last year: 'Don't call unless you absolutely need it, but, if you ever do call, I'll be there.' And he knows not to call unless he absolutely needs it. This is the last year I'll tell him that, because I'm not going to keep training [the way] I've been training."

ESPN.com

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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

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Patrick Mahomes Guarantees Super Bowl Three-Peat

'Impaulsive with Logan Paul' podcast

Dak Prescott Won't Be Charged In Alleged 2017 Assault

Todd Archer/ESPN

Chargers Agree To Deal With D.J. Chark

Kris Rhim/ESPN

Steelers Decline Fifth-Year Option On Najee Harris

Brooke Pryor/ESPN

Chiefs Decline Fifth-Year Option On Kadarius Toney

Adam Teicher/ESPN

Report: Dolphins Owner Turned Down $10B Offer

USA Today

Tee Higgins Seeking Contract Similar To Michael Pittman

Cincinnati.com

Falcons Tried To Trade Back Into First Round After Drafting Penix

Steve Wyche/NFL

Illinois Gov.: Bears' Stadium Plan A 'Nonstarter'

Associated Press

Jacoby Brissett Eager To Battle Drake Maye For Patriots' QB1 Job

Mike Reiss/ESPN

Darius Slayton 'Confident' On Contract Resolution With Giants

Jordan Raanan/ESPN

Ezekiel Elliott Has 'Unfinished Business' With Cowboys

Todd Archer/ESPN

Report: NFL Might Make Push For 18 Games Before Current CBA Ends

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Browns Want Taxpayers To Cover Half The Cost Of Stadium Solution

Mike Florio/Pro Football Talk

Davante Adams Doesn't Regret Trade From Packers

The Rush Podcast

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

Jeff Legwold/ESPN

Jaguars Release WR Zay Jones, K Joey Slye

Michael DiRocco/ESPN