One of the franchise-tagged players has agreed to a long-term deal just before Monday’s deadline. According to multiple reports, tight end Evan Engram and the Jaguars have agreed to a three-year contract worth $41.25 million with $24 million guaranteed. Engram would have made $11.345 million if he’d played on the franchise tender in 2023. A Giants first-round pick in 2017, … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Evan Engram agree to three-year contract
Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal
Word last week was that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs will not be reporting to training camp if he does not strike a deal with the Raiders on a long-term extension and it looks like that report will be put to the test. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the feeling around the team is that the gap between their offer and Jacobs’ desired contract … [Read more...] about Report: Josh Jacobs, Raiders believed to be too far apart to reach deal
Despite new representation for Saquon Barkley, Giants aren’t willing to re-set talks
As previously reported, the Giants had an offer on the table for running back Saquon Barkley before the franchise tag was applied. As we’ve recently heard, the Giants had another offer on the table during the offseason program. Barkley, represented exclusively at the time by Roc Nation Sports, accepted neither offer. So what impact will his recent involvement of CAA have on the … [Read more...] about Despite new representation for Saquon Barkley, Giants aren’t willing to re-set talks
DeSean Jackson hints he is retiring
Longtime NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson appears ready to call it a career. Jackson posted on Instagram today, “Did it my way 15 years strong!! Neva anotha like it!” in a message that has been widely perceived as a retirement announcement, although Jackson didn’t specifically say that. Realistically, the 36-year-old Jackson may be done whether he wants to be or not. Last year … [Read more...] about DeSean Jackson hints he is retiring
Bill Belichick loses face-off with Mike Vrabel for DeAndre Hopkins
Friendship, smiendship. Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Titans coach Mike Vrabel have had a great relationship over the years. They surely still do. But, on Sunday, Vrabel won the face-off with Belichick for receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Both teams wanted him. Hopkins wanted more than either team was offering. Eventually, he accepted what likely was the better financial offer — … [Read more...] about Bill Belichick loses face-off with Mike Vrabel for DeAndre Hopkins