The NFL is just about in its dead period on the calendar. While teams are still going through OTAs and minicamps over these next few days and weeks, the main pillars of roster building this offseason have already come and gone. Still, this doesn’t mean there aren’t questions hovering over each franchise. Position battles are still on the horizon, updates …
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Vikings lock up Justin Jefferson: Three reasons why Minnesota all but aced 2024 NFL offseason
After much ado, Justin Jefferson is locked up for the long haul in Minnesota, with the Vikings signing the star wide receiver Monday to a four-year contract extension worth a reported $140 million, making him the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL. The record deal, which ties Jefferson to the Vikings through 2028, doesn’t just bring a rich resolution to a much-discussed …
Read More »A look at the NFL’s top 20 highest-paid wide receivers as Vikings’ Justin Jefferson inks record-setting deal
USATSI The NFL’s wide receiver market has again been a major headline this offseason as we’ve seen the ceiling being dramatically raised at the position. Since he was acquired by the Miami Dolphins in 2022, Tyreek Hill had been the highest-paid wide receiver. That has now changed threefold. This offseason, Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Detroit Lions signed a four-year deal reportedly worth more than …
Read More »Justin Jefferson signs record-breaking extension with Vikings: Report
Justin Jefferson signs record-breaking extension with Vikings: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Justin Jefferson has set records on the field in his young NFL career, and he’s now breaking records with his paycheck. The star wide receiver reportedly agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with the Minnesota Vikings that includes $110 million guaranteed. The deal makes him …
Read More »Vikings, Justin Jefferson agree to record extension making WR the highest-paid non-QB in history
Justin Jefferson isn’t going anywhere. The Minnesota Vikings announced they have locked in their star wide receiver to a record-setting contract extension that is set to make Jefferson the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history, according to CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones. Specifically, the two sides have reportedly agreed to a four-year extension worth $140 million, including $110 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. …
Read More »Justin Jefferson, Vikings reportedly agree to record deal for non-QB
The Minnesota Vikings and Justin Jefferson have agreed to a four-year, $140 million extension with $110 million guaranteed, NFL Media reported Monday. Jefferson will reportedly receive $89 million at signing. Jefferson’s $110 million in guaranteed money is $26 million more than the record A.J. Brown set for the most guaranteed money for a receiver earlier this offseason. With Jefferson’s salary …
Read More »NFL key dates for 2024 offseason: OTAs, mandatory minicamps, start of training camps, regular season kickoff
Getty Images The 2023 NFL season came to a close after the Kansas City Chiefs won their second consecutive Super Bowl. Free agency is in the rearview mirror, as is the 2024 NFL Draft. Now, teams are well into offseason preparations for the next season. They’ll try their best to end Kansas City’s two-year reign atop the league, while the champs will …
Read More »Ranking Bo Nix, Michael Penix Jr. and other rookies with the most to prove at NFL mandatory minicamps
Mandatory minicamp begins for 10 NFL teams today. The reality is that this stage of the calendar has little bearing on the eventual careers of rookies across the league but there are some with a bit more to prove as veterans and rookies come together for the first time. Here is a look at eight players with the most to …
Read More »So far, Eagles taking to Vic Fangio’s old-school coaching style
So far, Eagles taking to Vic Fangio’s old-school coaching style originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia There are a lot of ways to describe longtime NFL defensive coordinator Vic Fangio and his coaching style. But Jordan Davis explained it succinctly. “No bulls—,” Davis said. “There’s no bulls—. Hope y’all can bleep that out. But there’s really no BS. It’s straight …
Read More »Jets CB Qwan’tez Stiggers went from washing trucks to becoming the most unique pick of NFL Draft
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Three days before the 2024 NFL Draft, Qwan’tez Stiggers stood ready at Blue Beacon Truck Wash, soap gun in hand. The cornerback knew, at this point, that his draft stock was encouraging. Why would scouts from 29 teams travel to his independent pro day if they weren’t interested in hiring him? Why would 13 NFL teams …
Read More »Haason Reddick has missed Jets’ OTAs
When Jets pass rusher Haason Reddick arrived in a trade with the Eagles in March, he said he’d be happy regardless of anything that happened with his contract. But without a new contract, Reddick hasn’t been at the Jets’ Organized Team Activities. Reddick hasn’t attended any of the offseason work that was open to the media, according to Rich Cimini …
Read More »Dallas Stars ousted in what may have been ‘our best game’
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJun 3, 2024, 01:19 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. When it came to what the Dallas Stars did in Game 6, it was the sort of performance that captain Jamie Benn said was his team’s best of the Western Conference final. It was also the one that saw the Stars …
Read More »Panthers favored to win Stanley Cup, McDavid to win MVP
Doug Greenberg, ESPNJun 2, 2024, 11:20 PM ET Generational players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are making their Final debuts and the Edmonton Oilers have a chance to lift their first Stanley Cup since the days of Mark Messier. However, it’s the Florida Panthers, making their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance, who enter the series as favorites. Florida opened …
Read More »Saginaw Spirit win Memorial Cup junior hockey championship
SAGINAW, Mich. — Josh Bloom scored off a rebound during a scramble in front of the net with 22 seconds left to give the host Saginaw Spirit their first Memorial Cup junior hockey title, 4-3 over the London Knights on Sunday night. Saginaw is the fifth U.S. winner in the 104-year history of the Memorial Cup, following the Portland Winterhawks …
Read More »2024 Stanley Cup Final: Panthers-Oilers schedule, stats, more
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jun 2, 2024, 11:05 PM ET From a regular-season batch of 32 teams, to a Stanley Cup playoff field of 16, and now down to two, the NHL’s …
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