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Report: J.J. McCarthy agrees to terms with Vikings

The Vikings have two of the league’s three remaining unsigned draft picks, but one of them should be off that list soon. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that quarterback J.J. McCarthy has agreed to a deal with the team. The 10th overall pick will sign a four-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth $21.85 million that includes a $12.71 million signing bonus and …

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QB Jake Fromm worked out with Packers on Friday

The Packers are taking a look at another quarterback. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Jake Fromm worked out for Green Bay on Friday. Fromm, 25, was a Bills fifth-round pick back in 2020. He’s also spent time with the Giants and Commanders. Fromm appeared in three games with two starts for New York in 2021 and has not played …

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Chiefs set six-month deadline to decide future of Arrowhead Stadium

The Chiefs have set a deadline of six months from now to decide on a plan for the future of Arrowhead Stadium, whether that means renovating their iconic home or building an entirely new stadium in Kansas or Missouri. After a joint ballot initiative with the Royals to help fund facilities by extending a sales tax was rejected by voters …

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Patriots place RB Terrell Jennings on PUP, LB Jontrey Hunter on NFI

The Patriots made a couple of roster moves on Friday as they prepared themselves for the start of training camp. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they placed running back Terrell Jennings on the physically unable to perform list. They also placed linebacker Jontrey Hunter on the non-football injury list. Jennings ran 120 times for 673 yards and 10 …

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Bears put Gerald Everett on non-football injury list

Tight end Gerald Everett’s first training camp with the Bears will start with a stay on the non-football injury list. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that Everett was placed on the list Friday. The list is for players dealing with injuries suffered away from the team and Everett will be eligible to be activated at any point this summer, …

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Inside the Caleb Williams deal

We usually do a full breakdown of veteran contracts only, since rookie deals are slotted and unsurprising. As to the contract signed by Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, the first overall pick in the 2024 draft, it makes sense to do a full breakdown of the dollars and other important terms in the four-year, fully guaranteed deal, given the recent focus …

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Geno Smith: I’m still getting better

Geno Smith became an unlikely success story when he took over the Seahawks quarterback job in 2022 after an early run as the Jets starter flamed out and he spent years as a backup around the league. There are questions about how long Smith’s run in Seattle will last, though. He turns 34 this season and his contract makes it …

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Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson agrees to deal with Ravens

Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson agrees to deal with Ravens originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Former Bears All-Pro safety Eddie Jackson has agreed in principle to a one-year contract with the Ravens, the team announced on Friday. The Bears cut Jackson, 30, and veteran offensive lineman Cody Whitehair last February, opening up north of $21 million in cap …

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C.J. Stroud says Texans’ offense is ‘a five-headed monster’ this season

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans have a potentially elite passing game on their hands this upcoming NFL season, a notion furthered by the offseason acquisition of wide receiver and four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. “It’s a five-headed monster,” Stroud said Thursday about Houston’s offense. “It’s definitely super dope to have just a bunch of options.” Diggs, 30, has posted …

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Ryan Poles: Nothing shocking in Caleb Williams negotiations

It took a bit longer than most other deals for 2024 draft picks, but the Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams finally got to the finish line this week. Williams signed his four-year rookie deal in time for the start of training camp and he met the media to talk about it on Friday. Williams declined to comment on PFT’s reports …

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49ers have seven stars on PFF’s list of top 50 players for 2024

49ers have seven stars on PFF’s list of top 50 players for 2024 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers’ star-studded roster continues to receive respect from the NFL’s top analysts. This time, it is Pro Football Focus’ Sam Monson who believes San Francisco has one of the best rosters in the game with some of the best …

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