1:55 PM ET The 2021 NFL free agency deals are starting to pour in, with the New England Patriots spending big money to build up their roster and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers doing their best to retain their Super Bowl champion core. Numerous top players on the market have agreed to terms for 2021 and
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2:35 PM ET PITTSBURGH — Less than an hour after imploring the Pittsburgh Steelers not to hold him “hostage,” cornerback Steven Nelson was released by the club. The move, which saves $8.25 million in cap space, was an expected one after the team granted Nelson permission to seek a trade last week, sources told ESPN’s
6:58 PM ET SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks added one piece to their pass rush and brought back another Tuesday by agreeing to deals with defensive linemen Kerry Hyder and Benson Mayowa. Agent Erik Burkhardt told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that Hyder’s deal is for three years and $16.5 million with upside to $17.5 million with
6:24 PM ET The New York Giants made their second big move in three days when they agreed to terms with former Tennessee Titans cornerback Adoree’ Jackson, according to sources. The deal is for three years and $39 million, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and includes $26.5 million in guarantees and more than $20 million
11:05 AM ET Thirteen civil cases filed against the Houston Texans‘ Deshaun Watson through Monday accuse him of a range of actions during massage appointments over the past year, from refusing to cover his genitals to forced oral sex. Watson has denied the allegations in the lawsuits, which do not name any of the women.
11:21 AM ET Turron DavenportESPN Close Covered Eagles for USA Today Covered the Ravens for Baltimore Times Played college football at Cheyney University NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Titans continued their offseason overhaul Monday, reaching agreement with veteran wide receiver Josh Reynolds, a source told ESPN. Terms of the deal have not yet been announced, but
Mar 20, 2021 Former Detroit Lions receiver Kenny Golladay on Saturday reached agreement with the New York Giants on a four-year, $72 million deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal can be worth up to $76 million and includes $40 million guaranteed, the source said. “It was kind of like a no-brainer and
6:00 AM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets: 1. Joe draft: An early takeaway on Joe Douglas’ free-agent class: This is a general manager planning to crush the 2021 NFL draft, which he believes is the most prudent way to upgrade his talent-starved roster. He needs
3:00 PM ET FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets added another key piece to their defense, agreeing Sunday to a two-year contract with former New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins, a league source confirmed. Rankins, a former first-round pick who turns 27 on April 2, can earn as much as $17 million
6:00 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Spending in context: When Robert Kraft purchased the Patriots in 1994, he paid $172 million, the highest price for a professional football team at the time. This came to mind when looking for the best way to