Tackle Taylor Moton is ranked No. 9 on PFT’s list of the top 100 free agents this offseason, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be hitting the open market later this month. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Moton is expected to get the franchise tag from the Panthers. The report says that both [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Panthers are expected to franchise tag Taylor Moton
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Cardinals to make procedural move, release Zane Gonzalez
Zane Gonzalez was set to become an unrestricted free agent later this month, but the Cardinals have sped up that process. According to NFL Media’s Mike Garafolo, Arizona is releasing Gonzalez on Friday. Garafolo adds the Cardinals could still bring back Gonzalez for the 2021 season. Gonzalez was inconsistent during the 2020 season with Arizona, [more] … [Read more...] about Cardinals to make procedural move, release Zane Gonzalez
Ravens re-sign Justin Ellis
Defensive tackle Justin Ellis won’t become a free agent when the new league year opens later this month. The Ravens announced that they have re-signed Ellis on Friday. It’s a one-year deal for the seven-year veteran. Ellis was drafted by the Raiders in the fourth-round of the 2014 draft and joined the Ravens in November [more] … [Read more...] about Ravens re-sign Justin Ellis
Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley
The Vikings have made a pair of roster moves on Friday, releasing cornerbacks Tae Haynes and Cordea Tankersley. Minnesota picked up both players late in the 2020 season and had signed them to futures deals for 2021. Haynes appeared in one game for Minnesota this season after playing two games for the Dolphins. He also [more] … [Read more...] about Vikings release Tae Hayes, Cordrea Tankersley
Report: Lions restructure Jamie Collins’ contract
The Lions created some extra salary cap space Friday. They restructured the contract of linebacker Jamie Collins, Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports. Collins, 32, was entering the second year of a three-year deal. He was scheduled to make $8.8 million in base salary and count $11.3 million against the cap. The Lions added voidable [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Lions restructure Jamie Collins’ contract
Bills sign Micah Hyde to two-year extension
The Bills signed safety Micah Hyde to a two-year contract extension, the team announced Friday. Hyde was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2021 season. Buffalo now has both safeties — Hyde and Jordan Poyer — under contract for the foreseeable future. Poyer’s deal runs through the 2022 season, and Hyde’s now through [more] … [Read more...] about Bills sign Micah Hyde to two-year extension
Browns tender Stephen Carlson, Porter Gustin
The Browns tendered contracts to a pair of exclusive rights free agents on Friday. Tight end Stephen Carlson and defensive end Porter Gustin will now have the choice of signing their contracts or sitting out the season. Once tendered, exclusive rights free agents cannot negotiate with other teams. Carlson appeared in all 16 games for [more] … [Read more...] about Browns tender Stephen Carlson, Porter Gustin
Lavonte David: I don’t know what to expect in free agency
The Buccaneers want to keep Lavonte David. The linebacker wants to stay with the Buccaneers. But money always talks loudest. So with David hitting free agency next week, there is no guarantee that will happen. “There are a lot of things to take into consideration,” David told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Friday. “There’s a lot [more] … [Read more...] about Lavonte David: I don’t know what to expect in free agency
Broncos using franchise tag on Justin Simmons again
Broncos safety Justin Simmons said this week that he was heading toward free agency with the belief that the Broncos want him back in 2021 and the team is moving to make sure he sticks around. According to multiple reports, the Broncos are using the franchise tag on Simmons on Friday. It is the second [more] … [Read more...] about Broncos using franchise tag on Justin Simmons again