Quenton Nelson suffers same foot injury as Carson Wentz; expected to miss 5-12 weeks
Indianapolis Colts logoJosh Hallett/commons.wikimedia. After learning that starting quarterback Carson Wentz will miss 5-12 weeks after undergoing surgery for a foot injury suffered during the first week of training camp, the Indianapolis Colts suffered another devastating blow. All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson has suffered a similar foot injury as Wentz and is also expected to miss 5-12 weeks following surgery.
Read full storyLooking at QB options for the Indianapolis Colts
QB Nick FolesStaff Sgt. Kyle Richardson/commons.wikimedia. With the news of starting quarterback Carson Wentz being sidelined indefinitely with a foot injury, the Indianapolis Colts must now go over their options at the team's most important position.
Read full storyCleveland Browns sign RB Nick Chubb to 3-year, $36.6 million contract extension
Cleveland Browns RB Nick ChubbErik Drost/commons.wikimedia. The Cleveland Browns have rewarded one of their young star players as according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Browns and Pro Bowl running back Nick Chubb have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth up to $36.6 million. The deal comes with $20 million guaranteed.
Read full storyNew Orleans Saints sign RB Devonta Freeman
The New Orleans Saints have added another piece to their offense. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Saints have signed veteran running back Devonta Freeman to a one-year deal.
Read full storyColts QB Carson Wentz "out indefinitely" with foot injury
The Indianapolis Colts received quite the blow in the first week of training camp when it was revealed that starting quarterback Carson Wentz will be out indefinitely with a foot injury.
Read full storyBaltimore Ravens sign Justin Houston
The Baltimore Ravens have addressed a need at edge rusher with a savvy and inexpensive veteran addition. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Ravens have signed veteran Justin Houston to a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with a base salary of $1.075 million. The additional incentives in Houston's contract are based on making the Pro Bowl and number of sacks, per the Athletic's Jeff Zrebiec.
Read full storyAaron Rodgers speaks his mind about Packers in press conference; reworks contract
Packers QB Aaron RodgersAll-Pro Reels/commons.wikimediaRodgers. Since the end of the 2020 NFL season, the majority of the offseason has involved speculation about what will happen with the league's MVP. Early in the offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed a desire to have more say in the team's decisions, much like fellow future Hall-of-Famer Tom Brady has enjoyed, even in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Read full storyPackers WR Devante Adams wants to be the highest-paid at his position
Green Packers WR Davante AdamsKyle Engman/commons.wikimedia. Somewhat lost amongst the drama surrounding MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers this offseason, and particularly this past week, is the uncertain future of All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams with the team and the ongoing contract negotiations between the two parties. As he enters the last year of his contract on the back of an All-Pro season with 1,374 yards and 18 touchdowns, Adams said while speaking to the media on Wednesday that he's "earned the right to be paid highest in the league" at his position.
Read full storyPackers sign OT Dennis Kelly
In what has been a busy week for the Green Bay Packers, the team has added another piece to their offensive line. According to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Packers have signed veteran offensive tackle Dennis Kelly.
Read full storyRandall Cobb "can breathe again" with return to Packers
Per the request of MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers have traded for veteran wide receiver Randall Cobb from the Houston Texans in exchange for a 2020 sixth-round pick. The Texans are also set to pay $3 million of Cobb's deal.
Read full storyColts sign RT Braden Smith to 4-year, $70 million extension
Indianapolis Colts logoJosh Hallett/commons.wikimedia. The Indianapolis Colts have secured the right tackle position on their offensive line for the foreseeable future as they have signed fourth-year right tackle Braden Smith to a four-year extension worth $72.4 million with $42 million guaranteed.
Read full storyMiami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard officially requests trade
Following reports of All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard's unhappiness with the state of his contract with the Miami Dolphins and much speculation about rather the star ballhawk would be traded as a result, Howard has officially requested a trade from the team in an Instagram post, saying the following:
Read full storyJonathan Allen signs four-year extension with The Washington Football Team
The Washington Football Team has locked up one of their young stars on their formidable defensive line. According to his agents, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen and Washington have agreed to a four-year extension worth $72 million with a $30 million signing bonus.
Read full storyPhiladelphia Eagles sign CB Steven Nelson
The Philadelphia Eagles have added some help to their secondary by signing cornerback Steven Nelson. According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Nelson's contract is a one-year deal worth up to $4.125 million including incentives and a base salary of $2.5 million.
Read full storyCincinnati Bengals extend Sam Hubbard
DE Sam Hubbard of the BengalsOffice of the Maryland Governor/commons.wikimedia. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Cincinnati Bengals and defensive end Sam Hubbard have agreed to a four-year contract extension worth $40 million.
Read full storySan Francisco 49ers and LB Fred Warner agree to five-year extension
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred WarnerAlexanderJonesi/commons.wikimedia. The San Francisco 49ers have locked up one of their homegrown stars and one of the best linebackers in the league. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the 49ers and All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner have agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract extension, tying him down with San Francisco through the 2026 season and making him the currently highest-paid player at his position, eclipsing Bobby Wagner of the Seattle Seahawks.
Read full storyLos Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers suffers torn Achilles
Los Angeles Rams running back Cam AkersAll-Pro Reels/commons.wikimedia. Ahead of a much anticipated season, the Los Angeles Rams have received brutal news regarding one of the team's young budding playmakers.
Read full storyLooking back at Ted Ginn Jr.'s 14 seasons in the NFL following retirement
Wide receiver Ted Gin Jr.Jeffrey Beall/commons.wikimedia. After 14 seasons in the NFL, wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has announced that he is retiring from the game. "It was a hard decision but it was one that had to be made," Ginn said. "Not being able to have some of the joys that you're supposed to have as a man. Being able to enjoy your parents. Being able to enjoy your kids, wife, and just yourself. I dedicated my life and my time to football, my entire life until now."
Read full storyPittsburgh Steelers sign edge rusher Melvin Ingram
Defensive end Melvin IngramJeffrey Beall/commons.wikimedia. The Pittsburgh Steelers have added more help to their defensive front in the form of veteran edge rusher Melvin Ingram. According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, the Steelers are signing the 32-year-old Ingram to a one-year deal.
Read full story3 reasons the Dallas Cowboys will be much better in 2021
QB Dak Prescott and RB Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas CowboysKeith Allison/commons.wikimedia. The Dallas Cowboys entered this offseason on the heels of quite the disappointing 2020 season. The Cowboys finished the season second in the NFC East with a record of 6-10. Fans of "America's Team" have many reasons to believe the team will bounce back in a big way in 2021, however, and in this article, I will go over the three biggest reasons for optimism.
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