Wednesday 31 March 2021

Lockett signs $69m Seahawks extension

Wide receiver Tyler Lockett has signed a four-year, $69.2m extension with the Seattle Seahawks.

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FA confirms Jaguars-Wembley talks

The Football Association has confirmed to Sky Sports News it is in talks with the Jacksonville Jaguars over staging NFL games at Wembley Stadium.

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Tuesday 30 March 2021

NFL approves 17-game season, commits to international games

The NFL says its owners have approved a plan to expand the regular season to 17 games from 16, while all its teams will play at least one international game over an eight-year period.

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Sunday 28 March 2021

NFL owners expected to ratify 17-game regular season

The expansion of the NFL regular season to 17 games is expected to be approved by league owners next week.

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Friday 26 March 2021

49ers trade with Dolphins for No 3 pick

The San Francisco 49ers have made a blockbuster trade with the Miami Dolphins for the number three pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Favre contemplated suicide after painkiller addiction

Brett Favre says an addiction to painkillers led him to contemplate suicide shortly after steering the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl title in 1997.

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Are the Giants free agency 'winners'? Ask again in 2022

'Per source', 'according to sources', 'sources tell me'.

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NFL: Coronavirus vaccine not mandatory

The NFL hopes players, coaches and staff will get the coronavirus vaccine but has confirmed it will not be made mandatory ahead of the 2021 season.

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Thursday 25 March 2021

Herron honoured after helping stop attempted sexual assault

New England Patriots offensive lineman Justin Herron was honoured with an "Outstanding Citizen" certificate by the Tempe Police Department after he helped to stop an attempted sexual assault in a park.

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Wednesday 24 March 2021

Colts re-sign Hilton on one-year deal

Free agent wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has agreed a one-year, $10m deal to stay with the Indianapolis Colts that includes $8m guaranteed, according to multiple media reports.

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Obada agrees one-year deal with Bills

Efe Obada has bid farewell to the Carolina Panthers after four years as he prepares to take the next step in his career with the Buffalo Bills.

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Kirkwood ends two decades at NFL with lasting legacy

Alistair Kirkwood will step down as managing director of NFL UK on March 31, concluding a two-decade NFL career in which the league has become an established part of the British sporting landscape.

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Jeremiah unconcerned by DeVonta Smith size

The only flicker of uncertainty surrounding Alabama standout DeVonta Smith remains his size, and while it may have a minor say in where the wide receiver gets selected, NFL Network Draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah has no concerns that it will hinder him upon stepping up to the pros. 

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Tuesday 23 March 2021

How Wentz changed the Colts' QB plans

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich admits the opportunity to acquire Carson Wentz altered the team's plans to take a quarterback at the 2021 NFL Draft. 

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Giants land CB Jackson with $39m deal

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with cornerback Adoree' Jackson on a reported three-year, $39m contract.

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Monday 22 March 2021

2021 NFL Draft to be held in person

The 2021 NFL Draft will have a more familiar feel compared to the fully virtual one held last year amid the COVID-19 outbreak as it will feature select prospects and fans across several Cleveland locations.

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Death threats and rejection - how Moon led way for black quarterbacks



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Rams agree one-year deal with WR Jackson

The Los Angeles Rams have agreed terms on a one-year deal with veteran wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

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Saturday 20 March 2021

Giants sign WR Golladay in $72m four-year deal

The New York Giants are signing former Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny  Golladay to a four-year, $72m deal, NFL Network reported on Saturday.

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Texans sign ex-Broncos RB Lindsay

The Houston Texans have signed free agent running back Phillip Lindsay to a one-year deal, his agent confirmed on Friday.

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RB Carson returns to Seahawks

Free agent running back Chris Carson has agreed a two-year deal to stay with the Seattle Seahawks that could be worth up to $14.6m, according to multiple media reports.

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WR Smith-Schuster to stay in Pittsburgh

JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to Pittsburgh, with the Steelers announcing on Friday that the wide receiver has signed a new one-year deal with the team .

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Thursday 18 March 2021

Dolphins sign WR Fuller on one-year deal

The Miami Dolphins agreed a one-year deal reportedly worth upwards of $10m with former Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller amid a flurry of free agent signings on Thursday.

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Trubisky, Bills agree one-year deal

The Buffalo Bills agreed to terms on a one-year deal with quarterback Mitchell Trubisky on Thursday.

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NFL free agency: Desperate Patriots & Dalton's Bears

When I wrote my primer ahead of NFL Free Agency around this time last week, I warned that the opening of the signing period might be quieter due to a reduced salary cap across the league.

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Black College Football Hall of Fame introduces HBCU Legacy Bowl

The Black College Football Hall of Fame has announced the introduction of the HBCU Legacy Bowl, designed to showcase NFL draft-eligible players from historically Black colleges and universities. 

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Samuel heading for Washington; Giants chase Golladay

As the NFL opened its business year Wednesday, there was overdue movement in the wide receiver market as Curtis Samuel landed a huge deal in Washington, and AJ Green and Emmanuel Sanders found themselves new homes.

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Wednesday 17 March 2021

49ers, Williams agree six-year, $138.06m deal

The San Francisco 49ers locked up their biggest potential free agent for the long term by agreeing to give star left tackle Trent Williams the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman.

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Bears swoop for Dalton; Texans land Taylor

The Chicago Bears have signed Andy Dalton, while Houston Texans have added Tyrod Taylor - moves likely to have a ripple effect on the big-name quarterback options.

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Jaguars sign Griffin to three-year, $44.5m deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed cornerback Shaquill Griffin and receiver Marvin Jones, while they have also traded for New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Malcom Brown.

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Tuesday 16 March 2021

Giants sign Williams to $63M deal

Leonard Williams agreed to a three-year, $63m deal with the New York Giants, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. 

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Moon: Russell Wilson loves Seattle

Russell Wilson looms as one of the NFL's gripping offseason storylines amid speculation of a potential trade away from the Seahawks, however Hall of Famer Warren Moon has played down indications that the quarterback is unhappy in Seattle.

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Broncos pick up $18m Von Miller option

The Denver Broncos have exercised a $7m guarantee on Von Miller's $18m salary, ensuring the edge rusher will remain with the team for the 2021 season.

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Dupree agrees Titans deal; Ngakoue signing with Raiders

Bud Dupree was a headline mover on a busy day for free agent pass rushers as he agreed a five-year, $85m deal with the Tennessee Titans. 

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Washington to sign Fitzpatrick, Winston to stay at Saints

Ryan Fitzpatrick has agreed to a one-year, $10m deal with the Washington Football Team, according to reports.

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Buccaneers re-sign Gronkowski to one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed another key member of their Super Bowl-winning side after Rob Gronkowski agreed to a one-year deal worth up to $10m.

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Monday 15 March 2021

Patriots agree Smith, Judon, Agholor deals on busy day

The New England Patriots and Bill Belichick let be known what they think of losing seasons on Monday as they agreed deals with six players.

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Chiefs agree $80m deal with Thuney

The cash-strapped Kansas City Chiefs made their first big first move to rebuild their offensive line on Monday as they agreed a five-year, $80m deal with former New England Patriots guard Joe Thuney.

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Bucs re-sign Barrett to four-year, $72m deal

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett has agreed to a four-year, $72m contract to remain with the reigning Super Bowl champions.

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Brees' legacy in New Orleans goes beyond football

"If you love the city, they'll love you right back."

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Sunday 14 March 2021

Brees announces retirement from NFL

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from the NFL after 20 seasons.

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RB Jones signs four-year deal with Packers

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has agreed a four-year, $48m contract to stay with the team, according to multiple sources.

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Friday 12 March 2021

Brady agrees one-year extension with Bucs

Tom Brady has reportedly reached an agreement over a one-year extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he sets his sights on ring No 8. 

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Patriots re-signing Cam Newton on one-year deal

Cam Newton is returning with the New England Patriots.

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Thursday 11 March 2021

Culley: Texans' Watson will not be traded

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will not be traded this offseason, head coach David Culley has insisted.

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NFL free agency: QBs on the move & 10 names to watch

NFL Free Agency officially begins at 8pm UK time on Wednesday March 17 and this is a deadline day in reverse, if you will. Teams come racing out of the blocks to ratify deals that can actually be negotiated and agreed with out-of-contract players from 4pm UK time on Monday March 15.

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Wednesday 10 March 2021

'I'm back!' - Gronkowski will play again in 2021

After teasing a return to football following a Super Bowl victory, tight end Rob Gronkowski told TMZ on Wednesday that he will play again in 2021.

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Cowboys owner Jerry Jones proud to 'overpay' Dak Prescott

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has suggested he carries no regrets after 'overpaying' to keep his franchise quarterback Dak Prescott.

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Saints release Sanders amid cap-saving moves

The New Orleans Saints cleared nearly $16m in cap space on Wednesday as they released wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and reportedly restructured the contracts of offensive lineman Andrus Peat and safety Malcolm Jenkins.

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NFL salary cap set at $182.5m for 2021

The NFL has informed every team that this year's salary cap will be set at $182.5 million, a 7.9 per cent decrease from last season, per multiple reports Wednesday.

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NFL tag recap: Who got tagged? Who didn't?

Wide receivers Chris Godwin and Allen Robinson were among the high-profile names as a total of 10 players were tagged prior to Tuesday's 4pm ET deadline. 

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Tuesday 9 March 2021

Bucs tag WR Godwin, extend LB David

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on wide receiver ahead of Tuesday's deadline, a move that kept him from free agency and marked his return to the Super Bowl champions.

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Bears place franchise tag on WR Robinson

The Chicago Bears placed the franchise tag on star receiver Allen Robinson on Tuesday, setting up a potentially messy situation with their most consistent playmaker on offense.

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Dak Prescott's deal proves Kirk Cousins was right

"The franchise tag can be your friend," was the advice Kirk Cousins gave to Dak Prescott last offseason. The wily Viking was spot on. 

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Prescott agrees $160m Cowboys deal; Maye, Scherff tagged

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have finally agreed to a long-term deal, with the quarterback set to sign a four-year contract worth $160m, according to multiple reports in the US.

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Sunday 7 March 2021

King: Female NFL coaching success shows 'diversity wins'

Washington Football Team's Jennifer King believes the achievements of female coaches in the NFL in 2020 represent further evidence that 'diversity wins'. 

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Saturday 6 March 2021

Tom Brady rookie card auctioned for record $1.32m

A Tom Brady rookie card has sold for $1.32m (approx £953,757) in an online auction, the most ever paid for a football card.

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Friday 5 March 2021

Inside the Huddle: Texans & Falcons State of the Franchise

Neil Reynolds and Jeff Reinebold are back to break down the latest news and rumours as one of the NFL's big offseason storylines is resolved.

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Chaka first Black female to join NFL officials roster

Maia Chaka has become the first Black woman to be added to the NFL's roster of game officials.

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Washington part ways with QB Smith

Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith and the Washington Football Team have parted ways.

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Thursday 4 March 2021

Olsen, Davis to retire as Panthers

The Carolina Panthers will host a joint retirement ceremony next week for Greg Olsen and Thomas Davis after the two former stalwarts of the team announced the end of their careers.

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Roethlisberger agrees new deal with Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers have reached an agreement over a new deal for the 2021 season, the team announced on Thursday.

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Saints release TEs Jared Cook, Josh Hill

The salary cap-strapped New Orleans Saints officially released tight ends Jared Cook and Josh Hill on Wednesday.

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Jets GM to listen to calls on QB Sam Darnold

New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas has admitted he is open to listening to trade offers involving quarterback Sam Darnold.

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Brady: I wasn't thinking when I threw trophy over river

Tom Brady has admitted he was "not thinking" when he famously threw the Vince Lombardi Trophy over a river during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl celebrations.

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Wednesday 3 March 2021

Veteran receiver Tate released by Giants

Wide receiver Golden Tate has been released just two seasons into a four-year, $37.5m deal with the New York Giants.

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Pace keeps Bears' QB options open; no decision on Robinson

General manager Ryan Pace had few answers when it came to the two biggest questions facing the Chicago Bears in the off-season.

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Tuesday 2 March 2021

Vikings release Rudolph after 10 years in Minnesota

Kyle Rudolph has been released by the Vikings, bringing an end to his 10-year spell in Minnesota.

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Monday 1 March 2021

JJ Watt announces he is joining Cardinals

JJ Watt is set to move to the Arizona Cardinals, following his departure from the Houston Texans after 10 years.

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Washington set to part ways with QB Smith

Comeback Player of the Year Alex Smith and the Washington Football Team are parting ways this month, according to reports on Monday.

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