Vikings re-sign RB Aaron Jones to 2-year, $20M contract after solid 1st year with teamVideo
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms on a two-year, $20 million contract with running back Aaron Jones on Sunday that prevents the popular veteran from reaching free agency after a solid debut with his former rival. Jones will get $13 million guaranteed, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said. The...
Bills reward QB Josh Allen with new contract following his 1st NFL MVP season
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — NFL MVP Josh Allen was rewarded Sunday with a contract extension that is reportedly worth $330 million, which would make him among the league’s highest-paid players. The Buffalo Bills announced the agreement, which adds two years to Allen’s contract and locks the 28-year-old in through the...
Davante Adams agrees to a 2-year, $46 million contract with the Los Angeles RamsVideo
LOS ANGELES — Receiver Davante Adams agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, bringing the three-time All-Pro back to his native California. Adams’ deal could be worth up to $46 million with the Rams, who will move on from Super Bowl 56 MVP...
Reports: Chiefs agree with LB Nick Bolton on 3-year, $45M contractVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Nick Bolton agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract Sunday that keeps the quarterback of their defense out of free agency, according to multiple reports. The Chiefs selected the 24-year-old Bolton in the second round of the 2021 draft out...
Buffalo Bills release NFL’s active sacks leader Von Miller in a salary cap-saving move
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills announced the long-anticipated decision to release Von Miller on Sunday, parting ways with the aging edge rusher whose contract proved too expensive for his dwindling playing time and production. The move allows the Bills to free up about $8.4 million in salary cap...
Myles Garrett becomes the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history at $40 million per year
Myles Garrett is staying in Cleveland after the Browns gave him a record four-year contract extension that makes the four-time All-Pro edge rusher the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. A person with knowledge of the details told The Associated Press that Garrett’s deal includes $122.8 million guaranteed, an average annual...
Chiefs receiver Xavier Worthy released after district attorney declines to pursue charges
AUSTIN, Texas — Xavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence. Williamson County District Attorney Shawn Dick told the Austin American-Statesman his office...
Raiders acquire quarterback Geno Smith from Seahawks for a 3rd-round pick, AP source says
Geno Smith is heading to the Las Vegas Raiders, a person with knowledge of the trade told the Associated Press on Friday. The person, speaking on condition of anonymity because the teams haven’t announced the deal, said the Raiders are sending the Seattle Seahawks a third-round pick for Smith. The...
Titans release veteran linebacker Harold Landry III ahead of free agency
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans released veteran linebacker Harold Landry III on Friday to clear salary cap space. The seven-year veteran had been due to count $24.1 million against the cap for this season. Releasing Landry puts Tennessee seventh in the NFL with more than $63 million in salary...
Bengals All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson receives permission to seek tradeVideo
All-Pro edge rusher Trey Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks this past season, received permission from the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday to seek a trade, according to multiple reports. ESPN first reported Hendrickson received permission to seek a trade after receiving a statement from the Bengals star. “It’s been...
Aaron Rodgers may have to wait until after NFL Draft to find team
Aaron Rodgers is a four-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion and future first-ballot Hall of Famer. He still may have to wait until after the draft to find a team for 2025. The New York Jets announced they’re releasing the 41-year-old quarterback after two disappointing seasons. Rodgers hasn’t said he...
Jaguars agree to trade WR Christian Kirk to Texans for 2026 7th-round pickVideo
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars found a trade partner — a division rival, no less — for receiver Christian Kirk before officially releasing him. The Jaguars agreed to trade Kirk to AFC South opponent Houston on Thursday for a seventh-round draft pick in 2026, according to multiple reports. The...
Browns restructure Watson’s contract to get under the salary cap, AP source saysVideo
Deshaun Watson’s contract has been reworked again by the Cleveland Browns as the team looks to clear salary cap space with the new league year less than a week away. A person with knowledge of the move told the Associated Press on Thursday that the latest restructuring of the quarterback’s...
Chargers release edge rusher Joey Bosa after 9 seasons with franchiseVideo
The Los Angeles Chargers released Joey Bosa on Wednesday night, ending the edge rusher’s nine-season tenure with the franchise. The move was expected due to Bosa’s large salary cap number and injury history. Bosa had a cap number of $36.47 million for the 2025 season, but the Chargers will save...
Seahawks star receiver D.K. Metcalf requests trade
D.K. Metcalf wants out of Seattle. A person with knowledge of the decision told the Associated Press that the longtime Seahawks wide receiver asked for a trade. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the request was not announced publicly. Metcalf, a two-time Pro Bowler, has...
Eagles retain All-Pro LB Zack Baun before he tests free agency
All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is staying with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Super Bowl champions announced Wednesday they agreed on a three-year deal with Baun through the 2027 season. A person familiar with the details told the Associated Press that Baun’s contract is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed. The...
Seahawks release longtime wide receiver Tyler Lockett in cost-cutting move
SEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks released Tyler Lockett on Wednesday, parting ways with the franchise’s second all-time leading receiver in a cost-cutting move ahead of the new league year. Lockett, a 10-year veteran, caught 661 passes for 8,564 yards and 61 touchdowns in Seattle, trailing only Hall of Famer Steve...
Raiders extend pass rusher Maxx Crosby’s contract
HENDERSON, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders extended the contract of star defensive end Maxx Crosby, the club said Wednesday. The terms weren’t immediately announced. Crosby has been one of the NFL’s elite pass rushers with 59 1/2 sacks since being selected in the fourth round of the 2109 draft....
Cincinnati native Sam Hubbard retiring from football after 7 seasons with the hometown Bengals
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard announced his retirement Wednesday. The Cincinnati native spent seven seasons with the Bengals, who selected him in the third round of the 2018 draft. Hubbard had 38 1/2 sacks in 104 games while helping Cincinnati return to prominence, including a berth in...
Jaguars are releasing WR Christian Kirk after 2 injury-filled seasons, AP source says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing receiver Christian Kirk after two injury-filled seasons. The move is expected to happen as soon as Wednesday, according to a person familiar with negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither side has confirmed Kirk’s departure....
Chiefs trading All-Pro offensive guard Joe Thuney to Bears for 2026 4th-round pick, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs are trading two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney to the Chicago Bears for a fourth-round pick in the 2026 draft, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the trade had...
Only 2 NFL players get franchise tag as Vikings let Sam Darnold hit marketVideo
Dallas signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa before the franchise tag deadline Tuesday, and Minnesota declined to give the tag to quarterback Sam Darnold, clearing the way for him to hit the open market next week. Only two players were given the tag for 2025 before Tuesday’s deadline, with Cincinnati receiver...
Eagles make Barkley highest-paid running back with 2-year, $41.2M dealVideo
Saquon Barkley will become the highest-paid running back in NFL history after his record-setting season helped the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl. The Eagles are giving Barkley a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million with $36 million guaranteed, according to multiple reports Tuesday. Barkley’s new deal includes $15 million...
Reports: Jets releasing WR Davante Adams as new regime continues roster overhaulVideo
Davante Adams’ reunion with Aaron Rodgers lasted just 11 games with the New York Jets. The team is releasing the veteran wide receiver ahead of the start of the NFL’s new league year next week, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The move, which was expected, will save the Jets $29.9...
Eagles set to release Super Bowl champion cornerback Darius Slay
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles are set to release six-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay, a person familiar with the decision said Monday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team has not yet announced the decision. Slay was scheduled for a post-June 1...
