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The Cincinnati Bengals showcased how ruthless playing running back in the NFL can truly be, cutting their top running back of seven years, Joe Mixon Monday evening, per an NFL Media report, and immediately replacing him with former Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss (two-year, $8 million contract), per ESPN.  Mixon, who turns 28 on July 24, ranks third in …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMar 11, 2024, 11:14 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. NEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils believe New York Rangers rookie Matt Rempe should be further disciplined for his elbow to the head of defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler, which earned Rempe a major penalty and a game misconduct on Monday night. “I think there’s some …

The Jets have finally got in on the free agency frenzy, adding veteran offensive lineman John Simpson on a two-year deal worth up to $18 million, according to numerous reports. Simpson brings some much needed help to Gang Green’s offensive line in front of quarterback Aaron Rodgers this season. The 26-year-old spent the first three seasons of his career with the …

The Saquon Barkley era in New York is over. The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly agreed to sign the bruising two-time Pro Bowler to a three-year deal worth up to $37.75 million.  The news had an immediate impact on the betting lines, shifting divisional, conference and Super Bowl futures for Philly.  Although details surrounding the deal are still emerging, let’s examine …

Kirk Cousins is set to quarterback the Atlanta Falcons in 2024 after agreeing to a $180 million deal to start NFL free agency. But will the former Minnesota Vikings starter keep his signature No. 8 jersey? Hours after Cousins decided to set sail for Atlanta, new teammate Kyle Pitts is already teasing the possibilities. “Who gets to keep No. 8?” Pitts …

The legal tampering period is, for all intents and purposes, the unofficial start to free agency in the NFL. While the deals are not official until the start of the new league year on Wednesday, teams and players can now negotiate and come to terms on the parameters of contracts. As the tampering window opened on Monday, a plethora of …

The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to terms on a deal with QB Gardner Minshew, according to multiple reports. NFL Network was the first to report. The deal is reportedly for two years and $25 million, with $15 million guaranteed. Minshew, 27, is coming off a Pro Bowl season in which he went 7-6, and had the Colts within a …

Wide receiver Jalen Reagor is returning to the Patriots. He will sign a one-year contract, Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report reports. Reagor, 25, caught seven passes for 138 yards last season while returning seven kickoffs for a 31.6-yard average. He scored a touchdown on a 98-yard touchdown against the Bills. The Eagles made him the 21st overall selection in 2020, …

USATSI The Detroit Lions wanted to address the cornerback position this offseason, and they completed the task by acquiring Carlton Davis from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Per ESPN, Tampa Bay is sending Davis, a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick to Detroit and receiving a 2024 third-round pick in the deal. Davis has spent all six of his …

USATSI The Green Bay Packers said goodbye to longtime running back Aaron Jones on Monday. They may still see him in 2024, however, as the rival Minnesota Vikings are now interested in signing the Pro Bowler, according to The Athletic. Jones, 29, was released on the first day of the NFL’s free-agent negotiating period after declining a proposed 50% pay …

Offensive lineman Mike Onwenu has agreed to re-sign with the New England Patriots, according to a report from NFL Media. The versatile blocker will be getting a three-year contract worth up to $57 million with $38 million guaranteed to stay in New England under new head coach Jerod Mayo. Onwenu, 26, has spent his entire four-year NFL career with the …

The Patriots are in agreement with linebacker Sione Takitaki on a two-year deal, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports. Takitaki, 28, spent his first five seasons with the Browns after they made him a third-round pick. He has appeared in 72 career games with 36 starts and has totaled 269 tackles and four sacks. Takitaki also is a core special teams …

The first day of 2024 NFL free agency is all but in the books, with dozens of big names agreeing to lucrative deals and a few others swapping locations via trade. Technically, signings and trades can’t become official until 4 p.m. ET Wednesday, but already the action is in full swing. That said, here are some of Day 1’s biggest …

The Cincinnati Bengals and safety Geno Stone have agreed on a two-year, $15 million deal, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because free agents can’t sign with new teams until Wednesday. Stone started 11 games for the Baltimore Ravens last season and 19 …

Getty Images Despite hiring Mike MacDonald, the former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator, to be their new head coach, the Seattle Seahawks hadn’t made a defensive move on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period of free agency on Monday.  Until now. Seattle is re-signing defensive end Leonard Williams on a three-year, $64.5 million deal with an average per …