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“Up to” continues to be the hardest-working phrase in NFL media. When the Jets signed receiver Mike Williams, the one-year deal was reportedly worth “up to” $15 million. The base value, as usual, is much lower. Via Albert Breer of SI.com, Williams has a guarantee of $8.3 million, with $1.7 million available in per-game active roster bonuses. (Basically, he gets …

The Green Bay Packers took their financial lumps in 2023, opting to have the entirety of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ $40 million dead cap hit impact their 2023 cap room last year after trading him to the New York Jets. That move forced the team to get young in a hurry, but that development yielded strong results in 2020 first-round pick …

No one knew quite what to expect from the Packers heading into the 2023 season because Jordan Love was a new starter at quarterback and the team was inexperienced in several other areas after bringing an end to the Aaron Rodgers era in Green Bay. After 14 games, it looked like the season would end in disappointment as the team …

Eagles reportedly signing QB with ties to Kellen Moore originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles are signing quarterback Will Grier to a one-year contract, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Saturday morning. Grier, who turns 29 next month, is the fourth quarterback on the roster, joining Jalen Hurts, Kenny Pickett and Tanner McKee at the Quarterback Factory. A former …

Two years ago, receiver Tyreek Hill picked the Dolphins over the Jets. This year, pass rusher Shaquil Barrett did the same. Appearing on CBS Sports Radio with Zach Gelb, Barrett said he was talking to the Jets until the Dolphins swooped in and got it done. “My agent was talking to me about potentially going to New York, and it …

Roob’s Observations: Understanding Roseman’s unique approach to 2024 free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Howie Roseman’s unique approach to the 2024 offseason, a ridiculous Parris Campbell stat, thoughts on Justin Simmons and the worst 2nd-round pick in Eagles history. It’s all here in this week’s edition of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations! And next week? Ten more! …

Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comMar 23, 2024, 08:00 AM ET CloseTim Kavanagh is a senior editor for ESPN digital editorial. He’s a native of upstate New York. Saturday’s NHL schedule features a number of tantalizing matchups, whether it’s for playoff positioning — such as Edmonton Oilers-Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+) — or better odds in the …

The start of the 2024 NFL draft is likely to be heavy on offense. Three quarterbacks — Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye — are likely to be the first three picks, and once the run on quarterbacks ends, a run on receivers with Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze could be next. Offensive tackle Joe Alt …

Aaron Donald brought his 10-year career to an end this week, and discussions immediately began about where he fits among the greatest players in NFL history. Those discussions even took place in the Donald household, where the Rams posted a video of Donald and his wife, Erica, discussing his legacy while sitting in his childhood home. The discussion starts with …

Getty Images The Tennessee Titans have been aggressive in free agency, overhauling the offense with additions such as running back Tony Pollard, wide receiver Calvin Ridley and center Lloyd Cushenberry. Now they appear focused on bolstering their defense having reached an agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed, according to ESPN. Tennessee is expected to send a third-round pick in …

The Tennessee Titans will acquire cornerback L’Jarius Sneed via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs and have agreed to the framework of a contract extension that will make him one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history, per a report from ESPN.  A trade involving Sneed had been expected in recent weeks after the Chiefs, facing the potential free …

The Kansas City Chiefs, looking ahead to the historic task of winning a third straight Super Bowl, came into the offseason looking to retain two of their defensive stars. Defensive end Chris Jones and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed were set to be free agents. Jones got a huge contract extension to stay with the Chiefs. Sneed’s situation ended up being more …

Mar 22, 2024, 08:23 PM ET WASHINGTON — Evgeny Kuznetsov’s return to the nation’s capital started with a friendly trip and featured a standing ovation during an emotional video tribute to one of the Washington Capitals’ biggest stars of the past decade. Former teammate Alex Ovechkin stuck a leg out and playfully tripped Kuznetsov after a whistle very early his …

Analyzing best- and worst-case scenarios for Eagles’ additions in free agency originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles had plenty of cap space and were active in free agency last week, taking some big swings on the open market. But with any free agent acquisition, there’s some risk involved. And some of the Eagles’ moves from this offseason offer …

The Giants have added another offensive tackle to the mix. The team announced that they have agreed to terms on a contract with former Lion Matt Nelson. No terms of the deal have been announced and it won’t become official until Nelson takes a physical. Nelson visited with the Giants earlier this week as they looked to continue an offensive …