INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have locked in another key piece of their core. In a continuation of moves made this spring, the Colts have signed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to an extension Monday. Sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter that it’s a two-year deal for $46 million and runs through the 2026 season. The […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. What’s in the ‘bag’? Patriots owner Robert Kraft recently referred to the No. 3 draft pick as an advantageous position because teams behind New England could be “really desperate” to move up, and thus top decision-maker Eliot Wolf will be […]
Continue readingINDIANAPOLIS — It’s not often a team hands out more than $200 million in contracts during the first week of the NFL’s free agent signing period, only to have its roster look largely the same as the previous season. And, yet, that is exactly what played out this week in Indianapolis, where the Colts went […]
Continue readingThey also reached agreement with former San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In his first full season with the Ravens in 2023, Simpson started every game at left guard for NFL Most Valuable Player Lamar Jackson and the NFL’s fourth-highest scoring offense. Simpson, who […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Securing a new backup for Aaron Rodgers and adding to his offensive line, the New York Jets agreed to terms Monday night with former New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor and former Baltimore Ravens guard John Simpson, sources confirmed to ESPN. In another late-night move, the Jets finalized a deal with […]
Continue readingEarlier Monday, the Colts finalized a three-year, $70 million deal to retain receiver Michael Pittman Jr. Stewart’s contributions have never truly been defined by his numbers — evidenced by his mere nine career sacks — but the difference in the Colts’ run defense has been palpable with and without him in the lineup. That became […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and Adam Vinatieri are both positive their former team is headed in the right direction under coach Shane Steichen (edited) (0:52) INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL on Friday announced an historic increase in the salary cap, with the figure rising more than $30 million per team to $255.4 million. It’s […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Joe Montana joins “The Pat McAfee Show” to talk about Brock Purdy‘s composure and how he sees himself in the 49ers quarterback. (2:19) LAS VEGAS — As the final seconds ticked away in Super Bowl LIV, the devastated San Francisco 49ers stood in stunned silence on the Hard Rock Stadium sideline […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Steelers safety Miles Killebrew wins the high stakes challenge as he catches a punt while holding five footballs. (0:28) ORLANDO, Fla. — As the world’s greatest collection of tackle football players gathered in the Florida sunshine, you might expect their pursuit of a Lombardi Trophy to be top of mind. But […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee and crew react to the Ravens promoting Zach Orr to be their new defensive coordinator. (0:47) OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Baltimore Ravens promoted inside linebackers coach Zachary Orr to defensive coordinator Thursday, elevating one of their former star defenders and making history as a result. Orr is the […]
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