Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Under the circumstances, Baker Mayfield is a splash signing for the Bucs. The former No. 1 overall pick is coming to Tampa Bay on a modest one-year, $4 million contract that could be worth as much as $8.5 million with incentives. You’d be hard-pressed to find a larger middle ground than what he arrives to …

Getty Images Last offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles released star defensive tackle Fletcher Cox before re-signing him to a one-year, $14 million deal just two days later. This time around, a release won’t be necessary. On Wednesday, Cox and the Eagles reached a one-year, $10 million deal, according to ESPN.  More NFL free agency The Eagles reportedly got a hometown discount from …

It’s never too early to look ahead at the coming 2023 college football season for Texas A&M, which has its ample share of cynics left and right. But as the saying goes, “The comeback is always stronger than the setback.” Why focus on the past when the future appears so much brighter? In the eyes of Athlon Sports, there is …

USATSI They say there’s no offseason in the NFL, and based on how much activity we have already seen before the actual start of free agency, that statement is accurate. The action really picked up when free agency kicked off Monday, at least the negotiation period for teams and players. Signings became official at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March …

Detroit Lions safety DeShon Elliott is the first of the team’s free agents to sign to a new team. Elliott has reportedly agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins on a one-year deal. This departure leaves a hole at the safety position for the Lions. With options in-house, plenty of free agents available, and the draft coming up, the Lions …

The Buccaneers are re-signing Lavonte David to a one-year, $7 million guaranteed deal, according to several NFL media reports.  David, who ranks No. 15 on the Fox Sports Top NFL free agents list, has been with the Bucs since 2012 and is the longest-tenured member of the team. In his time, he has recorded 1,346 tackles, 30 sacks, 12 interceptions …

ESPN’s Pete Thamel recently gave his list of potential names to fill Notre Dame’s coaching vacancy. One of those names was Chris Holtmann of Ohio State, who recently had a streak of 20-win seasons in Columbus come to an end. You can scratch him off that list because he told the Columbus Dispatch that he’s not going anywhere. Specifically pertaining …

USATSI The Baltimore Ravens have been busy when it comes to their quarterbacks this offseason. Last week, they placed the non-exclusive tag on Lamar Jackson, and on Wednesday, they placed the low RFA tender on Tyler Huntley, per The Athletic. This tender means any team can sign Huntley to an offer sheet, but Baltimore has the opportunity to match. If …

Getty Images With only two quarterbacks on the Commanders’ roster — 2022 fifth round pick Sam Howell (one career start) and 2020 fifth-round pick Jake Fromm (two career starts) — Washington is expected to sign Jacoby Brissett, according to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones.  Adding Brissett gives Eric Bieniemy, the team’s new assistant head coach and offensive coordinator, a …

Fletcher Cox is staying in Philadelphia. The six-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal to remain with the Eagles, ESPN reported Wednesday. Cox actually had more lucrative offers on the table but opted to take a “hometown discount” to remain in Philadelphia, according to ESPN. Cox, 32, has spent the entirety of his 11-year …

Running back was the focus for the Chicago Bears on Tuesday evening. After they said goodbye to veteran David Montgomery, who signed with the Detroit Lions, they agreed to a deal with former Seattle Seahawks running back Travis Homer. The deal is for two years worth up to $4.5 million. Homer comes to the Bears after four seasons in Seattle …

The Los Angeles Chargers could be on the verge of losing one of their most important playmakers. Austin Ekeler has been given permission from the Chargers to speak with other teams about a potential trade after he and the team were unable to progress in talks regarding a contract extension, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. The NFL’s leader in scrimmage …

Aaron Rodgers’ career with the Packers is a wrap, apparently. One thing that stood out about his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” today, besides his intention to play for the Jets, was his appreciation for his time in Green Bay.  “I love Green Bay. I love the people. I love so many people in that town. I’m not upset …

Eric Williams NFC West Writer The Arizona Cardinals lost their leading pass rusher when J.J. Watt retired. The Los Angeles Rams released their leading pass rusher in Leonard Floyd.  The San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign Nick Bosa, their leading pass rusher, to a lucrative contract extension this offseason. But the Niners are losing edge rushers Samson Ebukam and Charles Omenihu in free agency.  …

The Florida Gators are getting the top-ranked interior offensive lineman from the class of 2024, Jordan Seaton, on campus for a visit next week, according to a report from 247Sports. UF offered a scholarship to Seaton back in January, but he has reeled in nearly three dozen offers in total. Seaton recently named a top 14 of Florida, Alabama, Colorado, …