The NFL franchise tag deadline has come and gone, as plenty of teams waited until the last minute to slap the tag on key players in order to prevent them from being unrestricted free agents. The Baltimore Ravens finally put the tag on Lamar Jackson while the New York Giants had to come to a decision whether to prevent Daniel …
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RBs lead the way in 2023
The NFL deadline to announce franchise tag players passed on March 7 at 4:00 p.m. ET. There were six players tagged with half of them being running backs. All players were given the non-exclusive franchise tag, which is the most-used among the three tags available. All tags are one-year tenders. The non-exclusive is the average of the top-5 salaries at …
Read More »LSU lands Maryland offensive line transfer with starting experience
The Tigers added to what is already one of their more talented groups on Tuesday, signing Maryland offensive line transfer Mason Lunsford. A native of Olney, Maryland, the 6-foot-7, 305-pound Lunsford played four years with the Terrapins, making 26 starts in 29 appearances. He started all 13 games at left guard as a sophomore in 2021, and he made 10 …
Read More »Falcons not pursuing Ravens’ Lamar Jackson despite QB receiving non-exclusive franchise tag
On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens made the decision to place the non-exclusive franchise tag on star quarterback Lamar Jackson. With the 2019 NFL MVP having permission to negotiate with other teams, many expected the Atlanta Falcons to be in the running to acquire Jackson. However, that is not the case. Per CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones, the Falcons are …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers decision: Sauce Gardner says he won’t intercept QB, will burn cheesehead if he joins Jets
Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets? Multiple players for the AFC East team are hoping that is what happens this offseason. The Super Bowl champion quarterback is in talks with the Jets as he decides his next step, whether that is retirement, staying with the Green Bay Packers or moving on to new pastures, possibly greener pastures with Gang …
Read More »Texas A&M QB room disrespected with C Grade by Saturday Down South
The 2023 college football season will be a noisy one for Texas A&M, as the Aggies embark with heightened expectations across the board. From the belief that Jimbo Fisher could be coaching for his future to the hiring of Bobby Petrino to helm the offense, the surrounding narratives are plenty. But taking a shot at the Aggies’ quarterback room? That …
Read More »Lamar Jackson gets non-exclusive franchise tag from Ravens; QB can negotiate with other teams
Before Tuesday’s deadline, the Baltimore Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on star quarterback Lamar Jackson.after failing to reach a long-term deal, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. The Ravens now have until July 17 to work out a long-term extension with Jackson. The non-exclusive tag is different form the exclusive tag. This offseason, Jackson is free to negotiate with …
Read More »Giants signing Daniel Jones to four-year contract extension
Daniel Jones / USA TODAY Sports/SNY Treated Image The Giants are signing Daniel Jones to a four-year contract extension, reports SNY’s Connor Hughes. The deal will be worth $160 million, and $82 million of that is guaranteed over the first two years. GM Joe Schoen and Jones’ representatives had discussions during the NFL Combine, and the demands from the quarterback …
Read More »2023 NFL cuts tracker: Bucs releasing starting LT Donovan Smith
The NFL offseason is off and running, as teams have begun to both re-sign and release their own players. Here’s a list of notable players who have reportedly been cut: OT Donovan Smith, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cap savings: $10 million CB Byron Jones, Miami Dolphins Cap savings: $13.6 million DL Frank Clark, Kansas City Chiefs Cap savings: $21 million LB …
Read More »Reese Dixon-Waters is Pac-12 Sixth Man of the Year; other Trojans win honors too
The USC Trojans are one win away from locking up an NCAA Tournament bid. Consult our bubble guide for more scenarios and analysis. Even if they don’t get that final victory, the Trojans’ chances of making the field of 68 are still great. It will be hard for them to miss the Big Dance. This doesn’t happen without contributions from …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers will get traded to one of these two teams, according to prediction from his former backup QB
You better get ready for a wild week of Aaron Rodgers trade rumors, because it’s starting to look like the quarterback could get dealt soon. The Packers star hasn’t spoken publicly over the past week, but we do know that he met with the Jets on Monday and that those meetings were expected to continue into Tuesday and that Jets owner …
Read More »Derek Carr signing with Saints: Winners and losers as four-time Pro Bowl QB lands in New Orleans
Derek Carr is headed to the Saints, as ESPN first reported, agreeing to a four-year contract with New Orleans on Monday. The longtime Raiders quarterback met with the Jets and Panthers, two other suitors, following his release from Las Vegas this offseason. But he’s going from black and silver to black and gold in 2023, hinting at newfound loyalty to …
Read More »Arkansas lands Jaheim Singletary: Former Georgia DB, five-star prospect in 2022 class transfers to Razorbacks
USATSI Arkansas has added former Georgia defensive back Jaheim Singletary as a transfer, Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman confirmed on Tuesday. Singletary rated as five-star recruit and the No. 27 overall player in the nation in the Class of 2022. Singletary chose the national champion Bulldogs over heavy interest from other big-name programs including Ohio State and LSU. The Jacksonville, Florida, …
Read More »Daniel Jones must make good on Giants’ huge investment
Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The Giants gambled when they declined the fifth-year option on Daniel Jones’ contract last offseason, and they lost when he went out and had the best season of his career. So Daniel Jones drew his line in the sand. He demanded to be paid like one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks. So the Giants paid …
Read More »Daniel Jones matches Matthew Stafford with 4-year, $160M deal
Matthew Stafford and Daniel Jones now have something in common – and it’s not that they’re both Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks. On Tuesday, the New York Giants agreed to terms on a deal with Jones that matches the one Stafford signed with the Rams last offseason. Though the exact structure and guaranteed money will differ from player to player, the base …
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