NFL

Ravens sign DT Justin Madubuike to four-year, $98 million extension 

There’s no need for Justin Madubuike‘s franchise tag. Madubuike, a burgeoning defensive star, and the Baltimore Ravens have agreed to terms on a four-year, $98 million extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Friday. Included in the deal, per Rapoport, is $75.5 million guaranteed with $53.5 million guaranteed at signing. The team subsequently announced the…

2024 NFL Draft: NFL awards 34 compensatory picks to 14 teams

EDITOR’S NOTE: The NFL has released recalculated compensatory draft picks for the 2024 NFL Draft, with the Cincinnati Bengals receiving a third-round selection instead of the first of their two sixth-round selections. The NFL announced on Friday it has awarded 34 compensatory picks to 14 teams for the 2024 NFL Draft, which will be held…

Colts owner Jim Irsay says he's 'doing great' following leg surgery

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay said in an interview Friday that he is “doing great” following leg surgery. The comments, made to Fox 59/CBS 4’s Mike Chappell, are Irsay’s first made publicly in an interview since it was announced in January that he was being treated for a severe respiratory illness. “I’ve appreciated all of…

Patriots open to trading QB Mac Jones; receiving interest

Mac Jones‘ tumultuous three-year run with the Patriots appears headed toward a conclusion. New England appears open to trading Jones and has been fielding calls from teams interested in the quarterback, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, adding such teams have been “doing work” on the quarterback. Jones’ career began with surprising success, with the…

Lions LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin elected NFLPA president

The NFL Players Association has selected its next president. Lions linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been elected as the union’s new leader, the NFLPA announced Friday. Congratulations to Jalen Reeves-Maybin on being elected as President by the Board of Player Representatives! Jalen is currently a linebacker for the @Lions and was a member of our Executive…

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans hopes to get Baker Mayfield back: 'He's an elite quarterback'

Mike Evans is staying put in Tampa and believes he has five to six seasons of stellar production left. Unsurprisingly, he would like to have quarterback Baker Mayfield back with him on the Buccaneers. “Of course. Of course,” Evans said Friday, via team transcript, when asked if he had checked in with Mayfield during negotiations…

NFC free agency needs: Giants must prioritize offensive playmakers; 3 teams with big QB questions 

NFC free agency needs: Giants must prioritize offensive playmakers; 3 teams with big QB questions 

AFC free agency needs NFC free agency needs It’s that time of year again: The NFL free agency negotiating window opens at noon ET on Monday, March 11, with contract signings becoming official when the new league year begins at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 13. This marks the first phase of player movement…

Buccaneers, QB Baker Mayfield agree to three-year contract worth up to $115 million

The Buccaneers are keeping the band together. Tampa Bay and quarterback Baker Mayfield have agreed to terms on a three-year, $100 million contract worth up to $115 million in incentives and $50 million guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday, per sources. NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero added that $30 million of Mayfield’s deal…