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Josh Uche on taking less money to re-sign with Patriots: 'I think the future is bright'

Patriots pass rusher Josh Uche turned down a chance to make more money in free agency to return to New England. The 25-year-old pass rusher explained his decision in a video released by the club on Thursday. “The Patriots were the organization that gave me a chance in the NFL,” Uche said. “It’s like family….

Seahawks GM John Schneider: Giants 'sold' Drew Lock on opportunity to compete to be starting QB

The Seattle Seahawks attempted to re-sign quarterback Drew Lock but couldn’t keep their backup from pursuing a chance to start. Lock signed with the New York Giants this week to add another veteran to Big Blue’s QB room alongside Daniel Jones and Tommy DeVito following Tyrod Taylor defecting to the Jets. According to Seahawks general manager John…

Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones on frustration with team's quiet start to free agency: 'Everybody certainly has that right'

Dallas Cowboys fans got excited when owner Jerry Jones said earlier this offseason he planned to go ‘all-in.’ That plan, however, apparently didn’t entail a flurry of free-agent moves. The Cowboys have been mostly silent since the new league year opened. They re-signed a couple of players, including nickel cornerback Jourdan Lewis, and made a…

Raiders agree to terms with QB Gardner Minshew on two-year, $25M contract

Gardner Minshew‘s efforts to keep the Colts afloat in 2023 have earned him a new opportunity and a hefty raise in 2024. The veteran quarterback is signing a two-year, $25 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Monday. Minshew’s new contract includes $15 million in…

Bears acquire Pro Bowl WR Keenan Allen from Chargers in exchange for fourth-round pick

Chicago has pulled off a blockbuster trade, though it’s not the one many have been anticipating. The Bears are acquiring Pro Bowl wide receiver Keenan Allen from the Chargers in exchange for a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 110 overall), NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday night. FOX’s Jay Glazer first reported the news. As…

Ex-Packers RB Aaron Jones on signing with rival Vikings: 'I just wanted to go where I felt wanted'

Aaron Jones‘ departure from Green Bay after seven seasons felt abrupt when it was reported on Monday. His early Tuesday agreement to join the rival Minnesota Vikings was even more jarring. But to the 29-year-old running back, who was introduced alongside Sam Darnold and other newly inked Vikings on Thursday, the intradivision move was simply…

Vikings acquire No. 23 overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft via trade with Texans

The Minnesota Vikings have added more draft ammunition. The Vikings and Houston Texans have agreed to a trade that nets Minnesota an additional 2024 first-round pick, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday, per sources informed of the pact. In the deal, the Vikings acquired the No. 23 overall pick in…

Jets expected to sign former Cowboys OT Tyron Smith to one-year deal worth up to $20 million

Aaron Rodgers will have a new big man protecting him in 2024. The Jets are expected to sign former Cowboys offensive tackle Tyron Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $20 million, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported on Friday, per sources.  Smith, 33, hit the free-agent market for the first…