Report: Patriots to sign Pro Bowl TE Austin Hooper originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are reportedly signing two-time Pro Bowler Austin Hooper, a 29-year-old tight end who last played with the Las Vegas Raiders. The veteran inked a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Hooper will again join an …

The reason Mecole Hardman didn’t fit in with the Jets: “He never earned his stripes.”  Jets’ cornerback Sauce Gardner is continuing to defend his team amid allegations by his former teammate turned recent Super Bowl champion. Gardner recently appeared on “The Pivot,” hosted by Ryan Clark and clapped back at Hardman’s harsh words regarding the Jets’ culture and dysfunction last …

Simone Biles has watched her husband go from undrafted practice squader to a regular NFL starter. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Former Green Bay Packers defensive back Jonathan Owens is signing with the Chicago Bears. The person most excited about the move is his wife, gymnastics legend Simone Biles. The four-time Olympic gold medalist live tweeted her husband’s free agency …

The Panthers have agreed to terms with receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette, the team announced Tuesday. After bouncing from Minnesota to Chicago and then Kansas City, Smith-Marsette has found a home. He will play a second season in a row at the same place. He entered the league in 2021 with the Vikings, and in eight games, Smith-Marsette caught five passes for …

The reason Mecole Hardman didn’t fit in with the Jets – “he never earned his stripes.”  Jets’ cornerback Sauce Gardner is continuing to defend his team amid allegations by his former teammate turned recent Super Bowl champion. Gardner recently appeared on “The Pivot,” hosted by Ryan Clark and clapped back at Hardman’s harsh words regarding the Jets’ culture and dysfunction …

The New England Patriots and two-time Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper have agreed on a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million, a person with knowledge of the terms said Tuesday night. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract can’t become official until the new league year begins Wednesday. Hooper had 25 …

Free agent tight end Pharaoh Brown has a new home. He is headed to Seattle on a one-year deal worth a base of $3.2 million and with a maximum value of $3.9 million, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports. The Seahawks needed help at the position, with the departures of Will Dissly and Colby Parkinson. Brown, 29, caught 15 passes for …

Defensive tackle D.J. Reader is PFT’s top remaining free agent at No. 16. His market was quiet until now. Reader will visit the Lions this week, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Garafolo adds the Bengals want Reader back, but the eight-year veteran has interest from a few teams. Reader is working his way back from a quad tendon injury …

Getty Images The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms with veteran tight end Gerald Everett on a two-year deal, according to ESPN. The contract has a base value of $12 million and a max value of $14 million. It also includes $6.1 million fully guaranteed. This deal between these two sides can be officially inked at the start of the …

One day after committing big money to Saquon Barkley, the Philadelphia Eagles have added another former first-round draft pick to their offense, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year deal with former New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker, according to ESPN. Parker, 31, was released by the Patriots early in 2024 free agency, and will get $1.2 million from the Eagles …

The second day of free agency’s legal tampering period certainly didn’t disappoint around the NFL, as plenty of big names went off the board. Danielle Hunter signed with the Houston Texans, Derrick Henry landed with the Baltimore Ravens and Aaron Jones ended up with the Minnesota Vikings.  Plenty of teams improved, which impacted the present and future of current players on …

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is having conversations with vice presidential candidates as he gets closer to announcing his running mate for his independent presidential bid. Kennedy told The New York Times that NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura are at the top of his list. Stefanie Spear, a campaign spokesperson, confirmed the Times report and said …

Report: Patriots to sign TE Austin Hooper originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots are reportedly signing two-time Pro Bowler Austin Hooper, a 29-year-old tight end who last played with the Las Vegas Raiders, per Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The veteran reportedly signed a one-year deal worth up to $4.25 million. Hooper will once again join an …

One year after reportedly attempting to acquire him via trade, the Baltimore Ravens have finally secured Derrick Henry, according to ESPN and NFL Media, agreeing to terms Tuesday on a two-year deal with the former Tennessee Titans star. The 30-year-old Henry gets $16 million, per ESPN, though he can earn a maximum of $20 million over the two-year deal due …

Dak Prescott, the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys for the last eight seasons and counting, filed a lawsuit on Monday alleging a woman is attempting to extort $100 million from him through a threat of false sexual-assault accusation.  On Tuesday, the woman’s attorney said she is looking to take the accusation against Prescott to criminal court. “There’s many different things …