From the San Francisco 49ers signing Javon Hargrave to the Las Vegas Raiders inking Jimmy Garoppolo, here are the best and most questionable scheme fits from 2023 NFL free agency so far.
Five moves that earned a "C-" (or worse) value grade, starting with the Las Vegas Raiders' decision to sign quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to a three-year, $67.5 million contract.
The 12 moves that earned an "A" grade (or better) for both team fit/need and value, including the Seahawks' decision to re-sign quarterback Geno Smith.
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey sits atop Nathan Jahnke's 2023 fantasy football rankings, while incoming rookie Bijan Robinson cracks the top 15.
Speaking for the first time since signing with the Buccaneers, quarterback Baker Mayfield acknowledged Monday his confidence took a hit after he bounced from three different teams in 2022, but he's optimistic about the chance Tampa Bay has given him.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the Basketball Hall of Fame guard and part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has joined a group led by Josh Harris bidding to own the Washington Commanders, sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
The Falcons activated Eddie Goldman from the reserve/retirement list Tuesday, nearly eight months after the veteran defensive tackle signed with the team and then retired weeks later.
One of the biggest free agent pickups of the Mike Tomlin era in Pittsburgh, Peterson will be looked to for leadership on a team perceived to be ascending.
The Giants have agreed to terms with safety Bobby McCain. The team was in need of safety help after Julian Love signed with the Seahawks. The Commanders cut McCain on Feb. 27, saving $4.42 million. McCain, 29, has played eight years in the NFL, including six with Miami after they made him a fifth-round selection […]
The Panthers announced Tuesday they are bringing back defensive end Henry Anderson. Anderson, 31, originally signed as a free agent with Carolina in 2022. He also has played for the Colts, Jets and Patriots in his eight seasons. Anderson played 11 games in 2022 and totaled 18 tackles, including three tackles for loss. In his […]
The Broncos signed punter Riley Dixon to a two-year deal Tuesday, prompting them to withdraw their tender to punter Corliss Waitman. Waitman was an exclusive rights free agent with a $940,000 tender. He averaged 46.6 yards per kick while leading the league with 96 punts last season. That was Waitman’s first full year. He punted […]
Veteran safety Nick Scott won a Super Bowl ring with the Rams, and now he wants another one. And Cincinnati is where he went to get it. Scott, who signed with the Bengals last week after a four-year career with the Rams, said the Bengals were an easy decision: They needed a safety because Jessie […]
The Eagles are hiring veteran secondary coach Taver Johnson, Matt Zenitz of on3sports reports. Johnson spent last season as the safeties coach and defensive pass game coordinator at Eastern Michigan. He previously worked in the NFL with the Raiders from 2019-21. Johnson was assistant coach/defensive backs with the team in 2019-20 and offensive assistant/running backs […]
Tom Brady almost had company in the unretired quarterback category last year. Former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger told Mark Madden of 105.9 The X on Tuesday that Roethlisberger was in conversations with the 49ers during the 2022 season. The 49ers lost starter Trey Lance in Week Two. Later in the year, Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a […]
As Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton seek reconsideration of a mixed-bad ruling regarding their effort to escape mandatory arbitration of claims made against the NFL and multiple teams, they have allies in the form of law professors who focus their efforts on dispute resolution. On Tuesday, 12 law professors filed paperwork in support […]
The Cardinals announced agreements with defensive lineman L.J. Collier and cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. on one-year contracts. In addition, exclusive rights free agent defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter signed his one-year tender. The Seahawks made Collier the 29th overall selection in 2019, and he played out his rookie contract. He appeared in 45 games with 16 […]
Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton re-signed with the Giants early in free agency, and he said there was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to be back. “It would’ve been kind of crazy to leave as soon as we get the thing built,” Slayton said, via Newsday. After playing his first three years […]
The Steelers have brought back a member of their secondary. Pittsburgh announced on Tuesday that the club has re-signed cornerback James Pierre to a one-year deal. Pierre appeared in al 17 games for Pittsburgh last year. He was on the field for 45 percent of the special teams snaps and 24 percent of defensive snaps. […]
The Texans have signed free agent center Michael Deiter on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. They also announced completed deals with linebacker Cory Littleton and running back Devin Singletary. Deiter, 26, played all 17 games last season with the Dolphins but only on special teams. He played 76 snaps. The Dolphins made Deiter […]
Pete Rozelle left at age 63. Paul Tagliabue was 65 when he stepped down. The current Commissioner will soon be on track to last until age 68, or longer. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the new deal for Roger Goodell, who turned 64 last month, will last until spring 2027. It remains […]
The Cowboys are bringing back a key defensive player. Dallas is re-signing edge rusher Dante Fowler to a one-year deal, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Fowler, who turns 29 in August, appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Cowboys last year, recording 6.0 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and nine […]
After getting Eddie Goldman back, the Falcons may be making another significant addition to their defensive line. The Falcons plan to host veteran Calais Campbell for a free-agent visit this week, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Campbell has spent the last three seasons for Baltimore and is looking to play his 16th NFL […]
Eddie Goldman is back. The Falcons announced they’ve reinstated the defensive tackle from the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Goldman had signed a free-agent deal with Atlanta last July seven seasons with the Bears. But he elected to retire a few days later. While Goldman opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
The Cowboys are adding a running back. Ronald Jones has agreed to sign with Dallas on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Jones spent the 2022 season with the Chiefs, though he appeared in just six games and played 38 offensive snaps. He finished the season with 70 yards on 17 carries along with […]
The Browns have added a player who should be a significant special teams contributor. Cleveland has signed linebacker Matthew Adams, the team announced on Tuesday. Adams appeared in 10 games with three starts for the Bears last season, recording 26 total tackles with two for loss. He also had a forced fumble. But this is […]
Offensive tackle David Quessenberry will be back in Buffalo. Quessenberry has agreed to terms with the Bills on a new contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Last year Quessenberry played in every game for the Bills and started three, including starts at both left and right tackle. The 32-year-old Quessenberry was originally drafted […]
The Texans are adding a linebacker. Cory Littleton has agreed to sign a one-year deal worth up to $2.7 million, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Littleton spent last season with the Panthers, appearing in 15 games with seven starts. He played 61 percent of Carolina’s special teams snaps and 32 percent of defensive snaps. […]
Andrew Van Ginkel is planning to return to Miami. The Dolphins are expecting to re-sign Van Ginkel, according to Jason Sarney of USA Today. A 2019 fifth-round draft pick, Van Ginkel has played his entire career in Miami. Last year Van Ginkel saw his playing time decline to just 29 percent of defensive snaps, after […]
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