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Bucs GM Licht eyes trenches ahead of tough 2024 draft decision
TAMPA, Fla. — During the earlier part of Jason Licht’s tenure as a first-time general manager leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Bucs had their choice of a top-10 pick in the draft nearly every year. They selected wide receiver Mike Evans at No. 7 in 2014. They took quarterback Jameis Winston at No. 1 […]
Continue readingDeVonta Smith’s contract extension: What it means for Eagles
PHILADELPHIA — Wide receiver DeVonta Smith‘s $75 million contract extension with the Eagles continues an organizational trend: lock in core players as soon as possible and avoid the inevitable price increase. Smith’s new contract, announced by the team on Monday, ties the receiver to Philly through the 2028 season. Terms were not disclosed, but a […]
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 readingNFL free agency 2024: All signings for AFC, NFC teams
The 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 readingQB Baker Mayfield happy deal with Buccaneers ‘worked out’
TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said Wednesday that a key reason he emerged from “dark times” in 2022 – when he bounced around four different NFL teams after being a first overall draft pick in 2018 – was because the Bucs “let me be the best version of myself” and because […]
Continue readingSource: Lavonte David to re-sign with Buccaneers on 1-year deal
The contract has a maximum value of $10 million, the source said. David becomes the third key player to return to the Buccaneers, who previously re-signed star wide receiver Mike Evans and agreed to a new contract with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield. After his contract expired in 2022, David returned to the Bucs on a […]
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 readingQB1 isn’t the only position the Bears need to address
CHICAGO — As Ryan Poles fielded questions about the Chicago Bears’ plans at quarterback during the combine, the general manager stressed the importance of how the environment around the quarterback plays into his early success. “I think as a young quarterback, and I’ve been around it, the infrastructure is important, and I think we’ve made […]
Continue readingWho could the Jaguars target in 2024 NFL free agency?
While free agency doesn’t officially start until Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET, there is now more clarity on where the Jaguars stand as far as cap space and priorities. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in free agency and even possible players they could target. The Jaguars had approximately $24.6 million in salary cap […]
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