Chiefs release Eric Fisher, Mitchell Schwartz

The Chiefs played Super Bowl LV without starting tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz. Now they’ll be proceeding without both players this offseason. Kansas City has released both Fisher and Schwartz, the team announced Thursday morning. Fisher, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 draft, tore his Achilles during the AFC Championship Game victory [more]

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Jerry Jones had no special information about looming cap increases

One of the strangest narratives associated with the new Dak Prescott contract goes like this: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was willing to make a four-year, $160 million commitment because he has unique knowledge that the new TV deals will make that a very affordable contract. The truth is that everyone connected to the game knows [more]

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Eagles pick up cap space by restructuring Javon Hargrave’s deal

Add Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave to the list of players with restructured contracts for the 2021 season. Hargrave signed a three-year deal with the team last year and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Eagles have restructured it to free up money for the new league year. Hargrave had a guaranteed salary [more]

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Eric DeCosta not concerned about attracting wide receivers to Ravens

If you’re a free agent wide receiver who cares a lot about catches and yards, the Ravens probably aren’t the top destination on your list. As Jeff Zrebiec of TheAthletic.com pointed out, the Ravens had just 406 passing attempts in 2020, which is 157 fewer than the league average. That works out to 9.8 fewer [more]

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Texans restructure Brandin Cooks’ deal

A lot of teams are restructuring contracts this offseason as a way to reduce salary cap hits without parting ways with veteran players and that group includes the Texans. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Texans have restructured the contract of wide receiver Brandin Cooks. Cooks had a $12 million base salary and [more]

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Saints will release Janoris Jenkins

The Saints’ push to get under the salary cap will continue with the departure of cornerback Janoris Jenkins. According to multiple reports, the Saints will release Jenkins. The move comes a day after word of their plans to release wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders and linebacker Kwon Alexander came to light. Jenkins was set to make [more]

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Christian McCaffrey: Teddy Bridgewater is a hell of a quarterback

The Panthers are in on the quarterback market this offseason, attempting to find their long-term, “franchise” solution. But because they have not yet found it, head coach Matt Rhule said Wednesday that Teddy Bridgewater is still Carolina’s QB. Rhule also noted he’s talked with Bridgewater about the “business aspect” of the league. The Panthers’ best [more]

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