The Seattle Seahawks swung a midseason trade last year to land defensive lineman Leonard Williams, and they liked what they saw. In fact, general manager John Schneider is focused on re-signing the veteran in the coming weeks. “We’re gonna try to get him back. We’d love to have him back,” Schneider said about Williams on Thursday’s edition of Seattle Sports’ …
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Cardinals to re-sign L.J. Collier
The Cardinals are bringing back one of their pending free agents for 2024. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Arizona is re-signing defensive lineman L.J. Collier. Collier signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals last March after completing his rookie contract with the Seahawks. But he suffered an injury in Week One and stayed on injured reserve for the …
Read More »Hunter Henry, Patriots agree to three-year deal as veteran TE remains in New England
Getty Images Hunter Henry is remaining in New England for the new era. The Patriots and the veteran tight end agreed to a three-year deal, CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson confirms. The 29-year-old was about to become a free agent next week, but instead will be sticking around. Further details of the deal have not yet been released. …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Target prices for Chris Jones, other intriguing defensive players with expiring contracts
Target prices for 10 offensive players with expiring contracts were covered in an article earlier in the week. The focus now turns to defense. Things will really get going on March 11 when the exclusive negotiating rights NFL teams have had with their impending free agents ends. The agents of prospective unrestricted free agents are allowed to negotiate with teams …
Read More »Fantasy hockey weekend watch – Could Bowen Byram thrive in Buffalo?
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyMar 8, 2024, 12:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 This might be the season’s trickiest forecasting piece to assemble in that, only a handful of hours from now, several key fantasy figures are almost certain to be surrounded by different teammates, holding down changed roles, leaving altered situations behind with their respective …
Read More »Jets’ Aaron Rodgers ‘hopeful’ he can play two-to-four more years
Aaron Rodgers is 40 and coming off a debut season with the New York Jets that saw him suffer an eventual season-ending Achilles tear on the team’s first possession of the season. That said, the star quarterback still thinks he can sling it for years to come. On the latest edition of “Look Into It – with Eddie Bravo,” Rodgers …
Read More »Report: Steelers to release Patrick Peterson
As they prepare to meet with quarterback Russell Wilson, the Steelers are moving on from one of their veteran defensive players. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Pittsburgh is releasing defensive back Patrick Peterson. Peterson, who turns 34 in July, signed a two-year deal with the Steelers last March. He was due to receive a $3 million roster bonus on the third …
Read More »Why Russell Wilson is the perfect fit for the Steelers: Pittsburgh looking for QB to challenge Kenny Pickett
At first, the news that there is mutual interest between Russell Wilson and the Pittsburgh Steelers was cringy to say the least. The thought of Pittsburgh signing a 35-year-old quarterback who is coming off two iffy seasons sounded as good as eating soggy French fries that had been through a 30-minute commute. But after more thought, the Steelers and Wilson …
Read More »Report: Hunter Henry lands new three-year deal with Patriots
Report: Hunter Henry lands new three-year deal with Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have at least one tight end under contract entering 2024 free agency. Hunter Henry has agreed to terms on a three-year contract with the Patriots with $27 million in base salary and a maximum value of $30 million, NFL Network’s Ian …
Read More »Hurricanes trading for Caps’ Evgeny Kuznetsov, source says
The Carolina Hurricanes are trading for the Capitals’ Evgeny Kuznetsov, a source told ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, after the longtime Washington center had been placed on waivers and assigned to the team’s AHL affiliate. The Capitals will receive a 2025 third-round pick and retain 50% of Kuznetsov’s contract, the source said. Kuznetsov is under contract through the 2024-25 season with a …
Read More »Russell Wilson meeting with Steelers Friday as former Broncos QB continues NFL free agency tour
Maybe the Pittsburgh Steelers want a big-name quarterback, after all. Despite previous reports indicating little desire to pursue a veteran replacement of Kenny Pickett, the team plans to meet former Denver Broncos starter Russell Wilson Friday, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. This visit comes after Wilson already met with the New York Giants, per Jones. Permitted to speak with …
Read More »‘Bear Bets’: The Group Chat’s thoughts on the NFL Draft, NFL offseason
Bear Bets is back! FOX Sports’ digital gambling show returned this week to discuss some of the hot-button items in the sports world, from the NFL Draft to college basketball. The Group Chat also reconvened, as Chris “The Bear” Fallica and Geoff Schwartz were joined by Sam Panayotovich and Will Hill to discuss their favorite bets ahead of conference tournaments …
Read More »NFL free agency matchmaker: For both fantasy and reality, where should the top players end up?
Whether you’re an avid fantasy football player or just a fan of the NFL, free agency always brings a sense of excitement with it. And in the spirit of that excitement, Matt Harmon is playing matchmaker with the top free agents at every position, revealing where he thinks they’ll fit best in both fantasy and reality. This embedded content is …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Ranking top 10 cornerbacks available, projected contracts, best team fits
Free agency begins in just a few days, and we have seen a great number of players added to what was already expected to be a highly competitive market after the massive jump in the salary cap. Our team here at CBSSports.com has been previewing the upcoming player-acquisition window in every way imaginable, and we’re continuing that today by taking …
Read More »Browns restructure Jedrick Wills’ contract, save $10.44 million in cap space ahead of free agency, per report
Getty Images The Cleveland Browns are working to create cap space ahead of free agency, which begins next week. The team made one move Friday, restructuring offensive tackle Jedrick Wills’ contract, according to NFL Media. The team converted $10.44 million of Wills’ $14.175 million fifth-year option to a restructure bonus, according Cleveland.com, which saves that much on the cap. Wills, entering …
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