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Why Bucs use Lavonte David as ‘standard’ for draft prospects
TAMPA, Fla. — When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ front office convenes several times over the next few weeks to solidify its big board for the upcoming draft, it won’t have to look far for inspiration. There is a silhouette of a football player hanging on the wall of their draft room that reads, “I AM […]
Continue readingTagged WR Tee Higgins anticipates playing for Bengals in 2024
Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins anticipates playing for Cincinnati in 2024, he told reporters at his youth football camp Sunday. Higgins, who is entering his fifth year in the league, had requested a trade earlier in the offseason after Cincinnati placed the franchise tag on him. “I do anticipate it,” Higgins said, according to video […]
Continue readingEx-rugby star Rees-Zammit to hold visits with Broncos, Chiefs
Rees-Zammit stunned rugby fans when he announced in January that he was leaving the sport to pursue a dream of playing in the NFL. On Friday, Rees-Zammit posted a 4.43 in his 40-yard dash at the NFL’s International Player Pathway (IPP) pro day. He also achieved a 9ft 7in broad jump and 29-inch vertical jump. […]
Continue readingNFL free agency: Roster additions, cuts, remaining questions
The initial NFL free agency rush of 2024 was more frenetic than ever, as hundreds of players were given millions of dollars to relocate to new cities. Leading the way were a pair of former Pro Bowl quarterbacks looking to rekindle old success in new locales, but Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson were hardly alone […]
Continue readingBuccaneers ready to turn to draft after a busy free agency
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ free agent signings have been fruitful since last week when the new league started, with cornerback Tavierre Thomas being the latest. The Bucs could make a late addition or two at any time, but the majority of moves have happened, with focus now shifting to the draft. In […]
Continue readingWhy did Packers choose Josh Jacobs over Aaron Jones at RB?
GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers did not set out to sign a big-name running back, but when talks with Aaron Jones broke down over a pay cut late last week, they quickly pivoted over the weekend and decided to go after free agent Josh Jacobs. By early Monday afternoon, the team made […]
Continue readingWhat Baker Mayfield’s return means for the Buccaneers
TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers found a way to retain quarterback Baker Mayfield — on a three-year deal worth $100 million — Sunday, and the move keeps Mayfield from entering free agency. The league’s negotiation window opens Monday at noon ET, and free agency will officially begin Wednesday (4 p.m. ET), so getting […]
Continue readingNFL free agency 2024: Top players, team predictions, more
NFL free agency officially begins March 13 at 4 p.m. ET, and teams can start negotiating with players — and agreeing to terms on new deals — on March 11. To get you ready for all the action, our NFL experts are here to break down everything you’d ever want to know for free agent […]
Continue reading2024 NFL salary cap spike: Free agency, team spending impact
The NFL salary cap went up a record 13.6% this year, from $224.8 million to $255.4 million per team. The jump could be a huge benefit to players hitting free agency in the coming week, as teams will have more cap space to spend. But the news was also received well in front offices, where […]
Continue readingSources: Bucs using franchise tag on Antoine Winfield Jr.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Buccaneers placed the franchise tag on All-Pro safety Antoine Winfield Jr. on Tuesday The Bucs were attempting to work out a deal with Winfield and will use this as a placeholder for a long-term contract, sources said. The Bucs did this with wide receiver Chris Godwin in 2022, first franchise-tagging him […]
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