Cornerback Michael Carter II’s three-year extension wasn’t the only bit of contractual business the Jets took care of on Tuesday. Field Yates of ESPN reports that they have also restructured the contracts of linebacker Quincy Williams and tight end Tyler Conklin. The moves clear $8 million in cap space this season by pushing the cap hits for both players into …
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Ole Miss football’s Juice Wells ignores haters on social media, makes another big impression
Ole Miss receiver Juice Wells got his first chance to speak with the media after making a big first impression on the field Saturday. His first public comments since coming to Oxford from South Carolina in the offseason should endear him to fans even more than his play on the field. “I chose Ole Miss because I felt like Ole …
Read More »Jets agree to three-year extension with CB Michael Carter II
The Jets and cornerback Michael Carter II have agreed on a new three-year contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the contract is worth $30.75 million, which includes $19 million in guarantees and $3 million in incentives. The 2024-25 season would have been the corners walk year, but New York is being proactive in locking up a key member …
Read More »Vote for the Reader’s Choice Football Player of the Week for Week 1
HILLSDALE COUNTY — Week 1 is officially in the books! It’s time to vote for the Reader’s Choice Player of the Week. While only two teams won in the opening games of the season, there’s plenty of standout efforts to highlight from across the county. More: 8-player football takeaways: High scoring offensive outings offset by defensive woes One player from …
Read More »Steelers sign Pro Bowl DT Cam Heyward to 3-year contract at 35 years old
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed franchise stalwart and Pro Bowl defensive tackle Cam Heyward to a three-year contract on Tuesday. Heyward and the Steelers announced the news but not the terms. ESPN reports that the deal is for $45 million over three years with $29 million in new money and $16 million guaranteed. The guaranteed money — as it is with …
Read More »Why Oregon State football is embracing ‘violent’ offensive identity
CORVALLIS — Near the end of Oregon State’s dominant season-opening win over Idaho State on Saturday, Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan and Van Wells came to a realization. Christian-Lichtenhan, the Beavers’ starting left tackle, and Wells, their starting center, both spent last season at Colorado, which featured one of the more pass-heavy attacks in all of college football. The Buffs’ star quarterback, Shedeur …
Read More »Steelers, DE Cameron Heyward agree to 3-year extension
Cameron Heyward sought to receive an extension from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason that would ensure he would retire with the team. Sure enough, the likelihood of Heyward retiring as a Steeler took a big jump Tuesday. The Steelers and the standout defensive end have agreed to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday. While Pittsburgh didn’t announce the …
Read More »Brady hilariously sums up Williams’ importance to 49ers
Brady hilariously sums up Williams’ importance to 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Tom Brady had a humorous take on the 49ers and Trent Williams’ contract situation. Appearing on Tuesday’s edition of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd,” Brady had a funny description of how he would handle having his best offensive lineman hold out of training camp. “I …
Read More »UConn football remains positive despite disappointing showing in season opener
Sep. 3—STORRS — UConn returned to practice on Tuesday with the bad taste of a disappointing season-opening loss still lingering. “That was a tough one to get over,” coach Jim Mora said about a 50-7 loss to Maryland Saturday in College Park. “Obviously, Maryland is a very good football team, but we thought we would perform better as a program.” …
Read More »49ers expect rookie Ricky Pearsall to make a full recovery from shooting
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch expects rookie receiver Ricky Pearsall to make a full recovery after he was shot last weekend during an attempted robbery. Pearsall was hit in the chest and hospitalized overnight after the shooting in central San Francisco on Saturday. He was released from the hospital Sunday and was already back at the team facility …
Read More »Report: Deebo, 49ers restructure contract to create cap space
Report: Deebo, 49ers restructure contract to create cap space originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers continued their quest to create additional 2024 salary-cap space, reportedly restructuring star wide receiver Deebo Samuel’s contract after also making alterations to defensive tackle Maliek Collins’ deal on Tuesday. Samuel and the 49ers agreed to a contract restructure that creates an additional …
Read More »ASU football coach Kenny Dillingham slams team after practice: ‘We’re still a nobody’
The ASU football team turned some heads with its dominating Week 1 win Saturday, with the Sun Devils getting praised for their 48-7 dismantling of Wyoming. But not everyone was giddy with the Arizona State football program Tuesday in the wake of some national attention for its big win. ASU head coach Kenny Dillingham blasted his team’s effort after practice, …
Read More »Why Travis Kelce is the only Chiefs player talking of a historic three-peat
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Patrick Mahomes stopped talking about it months ago. Andy Reid told us he wouldn’t be thinking about it, and he’s stayed true to his word. Defensive tackle Chris Jones basically refused to acknowledge that there is even a room, let alone an elephant stationed within it. Only Travis Kelce, for whom embracing hype ranks just …
Read More »Is Chuks Okorafor ‘all in’ on playing left tackle for Patriots?
Is Chuks Okorafor ‘all in’ on playing left tackle for Patriots? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots enter the 2024 NFL season with serious worries about their offensive line. The left tackle spot is chief among those concerns. Offseason addition Chukwuma Okorafor is slated to protect quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s blindside to start the new campaign. It’s …
Read More »Jets’ Michael Carter II agrees to massive three-year extension worth up to $33 million, per report
Getty Images Michael Carter II has come to terms on a massive contract extension with the start of the 2024 regular season just around the corner. The New York Jets defensive back has signed a three-year extension that is worth up to $33 million, according to his agency (h/t NFL Media). The deal is formally a $30.75 million extension that includes …
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