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The Saints signed tight end Jesper Horsted on Friday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, the Saints waived undrafted rookie wide receiver Kyle Sheets. Horsted is a four-year NFL veteran who originally signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Princeton in 2019. In his career, he has appeared in 41 games with one start for …

Here’s what Bears were willing to trade in 2024 NFL Draft to get Rome Odunze originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles was getting antsy as their No. 9 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft crept closer with every player yanked off the draft board. Poles had his guy in mind. He wanted Rome Odunze. And after …

When DK Metcalf entered the NFL out of the University of Mississippi, there were concerns about how he would translate to the league. Metcalf operated almost exclusively as a boundary receiver, running slants, hitches, and go routes. And when he posted a poor three-cone time at the NFL Scouting Combine, those concerns reached a fever pitch.  Metcalf ended up slipping …

Jayden Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick, has agreed to terms with the Commanders on his rookie deal. The quarterback’s four-year deal is worth $37.75 million fully guaranteed and includes a $24.3 million signing bonus. The deal also has a fifth-year option. With Bears quarterback Caleb Williams still unsigned, Daniels becomes the highest draft pick to sign in the Class …

NFL free agency is essentially in the rearview mirror as teams depart for the summer. The top players have already signed, and the next crop of free agents have found a home for 2024. There are still some good players available, but the market has significantly dried up until training camp begins.  Compensatory picks no longer factor into the equation, but …

Getty Images With the 2024 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and minicamps over, it’s time for the newest members of the NFL family to get paid. All 257 draft picks and their agents have turned their attention to their respective front offices and aim to sign their first NFL contracts. Thanks to the CBA, rookie contracts are more tied to …

Aldon Smith hopes to encourage players entering the NFL to embrace their mental health through sharing the lessons learned from his professional football career. The former defensive end is working with both the Las Vegas Raiders and Jacksonville Jaguars this season as a mentor for their respective rookie classes. Smith shared that he wants to be the kind of mentor …

The Jaguars signed receiver Kyric McGowan on Friday, the team announced. In a corresponding move, they placed offensive lineman Chandler Brewer on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. McGowan originally signed with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2022. During the 2022 season, he appeared in two games for Washington and spent a majority of the season on …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 14, 2024, 04:04 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. EDMONTON — Corey Perry is the only Edmonton Oilers player with a Stanley Cup ring, winning with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007. As his team faces elimination in Game 4 against the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, Perry’s message to his teammates is clear: Play …

Tony Jefferson is back in the NFL. The Chargers have announced that Jefferson signed today, bringing the 32-year-old safety back into the league after he sat out the 2023 season. Jefferson originally signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted rookie out of Oklahoma in 2013. He played four seasons in Arizona before signing with the Ravens in free agency in …

The Los Angeles Chargers have a new coach in Jim Harbaugh, which comes with high expectations for 2024. The team hasn’t had much time working with the former Michigan coach who led the Wolverines to the College Football Playoff national championship, but he is already making an impact and changing the way things are done in L.A. Quarterback Justin Herbert says …

Getty Images Tony Jefferson is officially back in the NFL. The 32-year-old safety has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers, the team announced Friday. This comes after Jefferson tried out for a roster spot during the team’s minicamp. The specific financial terms of Jefferson’s deal were not immediately disclosed.  Last month, Jefferson announced that he would be attempting a …

The Jacksonville Jaguars are paying up to keep Trevor Lawrence around. The team announced it had reached a five-year deal with its franchise quarterback on Friday. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the deal contains $200 million guaranteed and $142 million fully guaranteed. He’s now set to earn about $55 million per season. “I am beyond grateful to be …

NFL free agency has passed its third wave as the top players have already signed, and the next crop of free agents have found a home for 2024 after the draft concluded. There are still some good players available heading into the summer, but most of these players likely won’t sign until training camp.  Compensatory picks no longer factor into …

The Kansas City Chiefs unveiled their championship rings for Super Bowl LVIII on Thursday. The rings, which have 529 diamonds, 38 rubies and a host of small details on every surface of the ring, represent the Chiefs’ fourth Super Bowl victory. This embedded content is not available in your region. But there’s a catch: For all of its tiny details, …