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 readingFRISCO, Texas — Free agency isn’t even officially a week old, but it feels as if the 2023 NFC East champion Dallas Cowboys have been left behind. Left tackle Tyron Smith has agreed to join the New York Jets. Center Tyler Biadasz and defensive ends Dorance Armstrong have decided to follow former defensive coordinator Dan […]
Continue readingAustin Ekeler has returned to a familiar spot, needing to prove himself once more after he left the team that drafted him to sign with the Washington Commanders. It’s a role he’s grown comfortable with during his career. He also said being in this spot “energizes him.” “I’ve had everything to prove every single year,” […]
Continue readingTerms of the deal were not disclosed. The team had a need at the position after Kendall Fuller agreed to a deal with the Miami Dolphins last week. Davis joins running back Austin Ekeler as prominent Chargers free agents to sign with the Commanders during the free agency period. Since signing a three-year, $25.2 million […]
Continue readingLOS ANGELES — Keenan Allen planned to retire with the Los Angeles Chargers. It’s the only team the wide receiver had known for his first 11 seasons in the NFL. He was drafted in the third round by the Chargers in 2013 and was the team’s longest-tenured player. It’s why, following the conclusion of the […]
Continue readingThe initial wave of 2024 NFL free agency is in the books. Several big-name running backs were on the move, including Derrick Henry joining the Baltimore Ravens, Saquon Barkley moving to NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles and Josh Jacobs going to the Green Bay Packers to replace Aaron Jones, who was released and stayed in […]
Continue readingA year after NFL running backs made headlines for a Zoom call during which they commiserated about their position being undervalued, they’re making news for how many changed teams and landed new contracts. There are seven former Pro Bowl running backs headed to new teams this year, which is the most in any offseason in […]
Continue readingThe Washington Commanders, who are widely expected to select a quarterback with the second overall pick in next month’s draft, agreed to a deal with veteran Marcus Mariota, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday. Mariota, who played sparingly for the Philadelphia Eagles last season, agreed to a one-year deal worth $6 million that […]
Continue readingFormer Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler plans to sign a two-year deal worth up to $11 million with the Washington Commanders, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Ahead of the 2023 season, Ekeler, in the final year of a four-year, $24.1 million contract he signed in 2020, requested a trade […]
Continue readingEdwards now will be reunited with former Ravens and current Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman. And he now goes from being coached by John Harbaugh to his brother Jim. His addition to the Chargers comes as running back Austin Ekeler is a pending unrestricted free agent. Edwards has been a major reason why the Ravens […]
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