1. Mayo’s approach: When free agent running back Antonio Gibson arrived at Gillette Stadium in mid-March to sign his three-year contract with the Patriots, he had his daughter Taylor with him. Gibson said the way head coach Jerod Mayo showed Taylor love made an impression on him, as well as how Mayo felt like “one […]
Continue readingThe 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 readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Onwenu’s path: Offensive lineman Mike Onwenu is arguably the Patriots’ most important free agent, and he’s taking a different path that could play a significant factor in where he lands. Onwenu, unlike most players, who hire agents, is currently representing […]
Continue readingNFL 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 readingThe 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 readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots are assigning the transition tag on safety Kyle Dugger, a source told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Tuesday. The transition tag is for $13.8 million, which is the average of the top 10 salaries for safeties. Dugger can still sign an offer sheet with another team, and the Patriots […]
Continue readingFLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Perhaps more than any executive in the NFL, New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas is under pressure to win now. Not that he needed a reminder, but the message was amplified last month by owner Woody Johnson, who came close to dropping a playoff mandate on his top football man. […]
Continue readingFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL: 1. Harrison at No. 3: By the time director of scouting Eliot Wolf and the Patriots’ personnel and coaching staffs complete their evaluation process in late April, the best-case scenario for them would be if they are convinced by the three […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Bart Scott and Louis Riddick debate whether the Patriots should draft a rookie quarterback with the third overall pick. (2:15) The buck stops with director of scouting Eliot Wolf as the New England Patriots usher in a “new era” after parting ways with Bill Belichick after 24 seasons. Wolf confirmed Tuesday […]
Continue readingMore Teams. More Games. Saquon Barkley joins Stephen A. Smith and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to discuss why he wants to be a New York Giant for life. (2:35) The two-week NFL franchise tag window opens Tuesday and runs until 4 p.m. ET on March 5. During that time frame, each team is allowed to […]
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