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Lions | T.J. Smith to take part in minicamp Wed May 1, 03:07 PM
Free-agent DT T.J. Smith (Vikings) is scheduled to participate in the Detroit Lions rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
Link to story Lions | T.J. Smith getting a look from DET Wed May 1, 12:06 PM
Free-agent DT T.J. Smith (Vikings) will participate in Detroit Lions rookie minicamp as a tryout player next week, per source on Wednesday, May 1.
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Jaguars | More UDFAs sign with Jaguars Tue Apr 30, 05:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Andre X. Carter (Indiana), OG Steven Jones (Oregon), LB Trey Kiser (South Alabama), LB Andrew Parker Jr. (Appalachian State) and S Josh Proctor (Ohio State) signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars Tuesday, April 30. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Eagles | Four players cut Mon Apr 29, 05:18 PM
Philadelphia Eagles DT Noah Elliss, WR Griffin Hebert, CB Tiawan Mullen and C Lecitus Smith were waived Monday, April 29.
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Commanders | Washington announces several UDFA signings Mon Apr 29, 04:30 PM
Undrafted free-agent CB Chigozie Anusiem (Colorado State), S Ben Nikkel (Iowa State), OT David Nwaogwugwu (Toledo), S Tyler Owens (Texas Tech), DT Norell Pollard (Virginia Tech), A.J. Woods (Pittsburgh) and TE Colson Yankoff (UCLA) agreed to terms with the Washington Commanders Monday, April 29. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
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Cardinals | Arizona adds two UDFAs Mon Apr 29, 04:11 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Myles X. Murphy (North Carolina) and LS Joe Shimko (North Carolina State) agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals Monday, April 29. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Bills | Buffalo picks up Gregory Rousseau option Mon Apr 29, 12:13 PM
Buffalo Bills DE Gregory Rousseau will have his fifth-year option exercised by the team, according to sources Monday, April 29.
| Footballguys view: Rousseau, 24, has been a solid piece of the Bills defense, with 17.0 sacks, 30 tackles for loss, and 42 quarterback hits in his 46 games. In 2023, Rousseau had 5.0 sacks with 12 tackles for loss, and 18 QB hits in 16 games. He also recorded four passes defensed with a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. He remains a viable DE in IDP leagues. |
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Patriots | Christian Barmore signs massive deal Mon Apr 29, 11:05 AM
New England Patriots DT Christian Barmore signed a four-year, $84 million extension Monday, April 29. The deal is worth up to $92 million.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com noted, Barmore has been a rising star in New England for the past several seasons. Though he's started just 11 games in three years, he's had a starter-like impact on the Patriots' defense. The penetrator is coming off a career-high 8.5 sacks in 2023, and generated 53 QB pressures, per Next Gen Stats, 11th most among all interior defenders. |
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49ers | Evan Anderson heads to San Francisco Sun Apr 28, 12:54 PM
Undrafted free-agent DT Evan Anderson (Florida Atlantic) agreed to a contract with the San Francisco 49ers that includes a $30,000 signing bonus and another $250,000 guaranteed in his base salary, according to source Sunday, April 28.
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Broncos | Jaylon Allen heads to Denver Sun Apr 28, 12:04 PM
Undrafted free-agent DE Jaylon Allen (Memphis) agreed to a contract with the Denver Broncos that includes a $10,000 signing bonus and $110,000 of his contract guaranteed, according to sources Sunday, April 28.
Link to story Broncos | New deal for John Franklin-Myers Sat Apr 27, 03:26 PM
Updating previous reports, Denver Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers has agreed to a new two-year contract with the Broncos worth $15 million, according to sources. The deal includes $10 million in guaranteed money.
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Broncos | John Franklin-Myers to rework deal Sat Apr 27, 03:03 PM
Denver Broncos DE John Franklin-Myers plans to restructure his contract after being traded to the Broncos.
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Jets | John Franklin-Myers traded by Jets Sat Apr 27, 03:01 PM
New York Jets DE John Franklin-Myers was traded to the Denver Broncos Saturday, April 27, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
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Broncos | Denver acquires John Franklin-Myers Sat Apr 27, 02:59 PM
New York Jets DE John Franklin-Myers was acquired by the Denver Broncos Saturday, April 27, in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft choice, according to sources.
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Rams | Jared Verse could be used at multiple positions Sat Apr 27, 09:07 AM
Los Angeles Rams DE/LB Jared Verse will be used initially as an outside linebacker in the team's 3-4 defensive scheme but could eventually see playing time at defensive tackle and defensive end as well, according to head coach Sean McVay.
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Cowboys | Marshawn Kneeland joining Cowboys Fri Apr 26, 08:51 PM
Western Michigan DE Marshawn Kneeland was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Browns | Cleveland drafts Michael Hall Fri Apr 26, 08:46 PM
Ohio State DT Michael Hall Jr. was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 54th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Bengals | Kris Jenkins joins Bengals Fri Apr 26, 08:26 PM
Michigan DT Kris Jenkins was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 49th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Jaguars | Jacksonville picks Maason Smith Fri Apr 26, 08:21 PM
Louisiana State DT Maason Smith was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 48th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Titans | T'Vondre Sweat picked by the Titans Fri Apr 26, 07:41 PM
Texas DT T'Vondre Sweat was selected by the Tennessee Titans with the 38th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Commanders | Jer'Zhan Newton selected by Washington Fri Apr 26, 07:36 PM
Illinois DT Jer'Zhan Newton was selected by the Washington Commanders with the 36th overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Falcons | Atlanta drafts Ruke Orhorhoro Fri Apr 26, 07:27 PM
Clemson DT Ruke Orhorhoro was selected by the Atlanta Falcons with the 35th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Falcons | Atlanta attempted to trade up for Laiatu Latu Fri Apr 26, 02:54 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu was reportedly a consideration for the Atlanta Falcons with the eighth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft before the team settled on University of Washington QB Michael Penix Jr., according to Steve Wyche of NFL Network. Per Wyche, the Falcons tried to trade back into the first round in an attempt to draft Latu, who was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th pick.
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Seahawks | Seattle was high on Byron Murphy II Fri Apr 26, 12:18 AM
Seattle Seahawks DT Byron Murphy II was the team's highest graded defensive player in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to general manager John Schneider.
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Colts | Laiatu Latu surprised by new home Thu Apr 25, 10:40 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Laiatu Latu said he had little contact with the team ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft and was surprised when the Colts selected him with the 15th overall pick.
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Dolphins | Chop Robinson selected by Miami Thu Apr 25, 10:39 PM
Penn State DE Chop Robinson was selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 21st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Rams | Jared Verse selected by the Rams Thu Apr 25, 10:24 PM
Florida State DE Jared Verse was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 19th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Vikings | Minnesota adds Dallas Turner Thu Apr 25, 10:08 PM
Alabama DE Dallas Turner was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Seahawks | Byron Murphy drafted by the Seahawks Thu Apr 25, 10:06 PM
Texas DT Byron Murphy II was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Colts | Indianapolis selects Laiatu Latu Thu Apr 25, 09:54 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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NFL | Logan Lee receives interest Thu Apr 25, 07:25 PM
Iowa DT Logan Lee received interest from the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Injury history an issue for Laiatu Latu? Thu Apr 25, 07:00 PM
UCLA DE Laiatu Latu missed two seasons during college because of an injury, and NFL teams seem to be split on his medicals, according to NFL Network's Peter Schrager.
Link to story Vikings | Minnesota may settle on Byron Murphy II Thu Apr 25, 04:20 PM
University of Texas DT Byron Murphy II may be the selection for the Minnesota Vikings with the 11th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft if he is available and the team's attempts to move up and select a quarterback continue to get rebuffed, according to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline.
Link to story NFL | Austin Booker had busy spring Thu Apr 25, 01:31 PM
University of Kansas DE Austin Booker took pre-draft visits to the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears.
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Texans | Dawuane Smoot visits Wed Apr 24, 04:56 PM
Free-agent DE Dawuane Smoot (Jaguars) recently met with the Houston Texans.
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NFL | Jaden Crumedy receives interest Wed Apr 24, 04:44 PM
Mississippi State DT Jaden Crumedy recently had virtual meetings with the Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings.
Link to story Falcons | Calais Campbell could return Wed Apr 24, 04:17 PM
Free-agent DE Calais Campbell (Falcons) is a player the Atlanta Falcons are open to re-signing this offseason, according to general manager Terry Fontenot.
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Seahawks | Byron Murphy a possible target? Mon Apr 22, 09:48 PM
Texas DT Byron Murphy II could be a possible target for the Seattle Seahawks if he is available when they select in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, sources told Sportskeeda.com's Tony Pauline.
Link to story NFL | Gabriel Murphy met with four teams Mon Apr 22, 05:24 PM
UCLA DE Gabriel Murphy had private meetings with the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots before the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources.
Link to story Bengals | Sam Hubbard had offseason surgery Mon Apr 22, 05:04 PM
Cincinnati Bengals DE Sam Hubbard (ankle) underwent a serious ankle surgery after the 2023 season but said there was no cartilage damage in the ankle and the injury was repaired.
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NFL | Maason Smith met with 12 teams Mon Apr 22, 11:39 AM
LSU DT Maason Smith has met with the New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks.
Link to story Commanders | Shaka Toney released Mon Apr 22, 11:20 AM
Washington Commanders DE Shaka Toney was released Monday, April 22.
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NFL | Several meetings for Norell Pollard Sun Apr 21, 05:26 PM
Virginia Tech DT Norell Pollard has met with the Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Rams, Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, Baltimore Ravens, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Commanders, New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis colts and New York Jets ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story Cardinals | Arizona interested in Pheldarius Payne Fri Apr 19, 04:27 PM
Virginia Tech DT Pheldarius Payne recently met with the Arizona Cardinals.
Link to story Texans | Houston checks in with Pheldarius Payne Fri Apr 19, 04:23 PM
Virginia Tech DT Pheldarius Payne had a virtual meeting with the Houston Texans Thursday, April 18, according to a source.
Link to story Browns | Cleveland meets with Norell Pollard Thu Apr 18, 09:12 PM
Virginia Tech DT Norell Pollard met virtually with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, April 18. Pollard has talked with the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans in recent days.
Link to story 49ers | Isaac Alarcon on exempt list Thu Apr 18, 06:10 PM
San Francisco 49ers OT Isaac Alarcon was placed on the Exempt/International Player list Thursday, April 18.
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Chargers | Exempt list for Basil Okoye Thu Apr 18, 06:05 PM
Los Angeles Chargers DT Basil Okoye was placed on the Exempt/International Player list Thursday, April 18.
Link to story NFL | Multiple teams interested in Maason Smith Thu Apr 18, 04:19 PM
Louisiana State DT Maason Smith had official visits with the New Orleans Saints, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals leading up to the 2024 NFL Draft.
Link to story NFL | Five players reinstated following gambling bans Thu Apr 18, 03:20 PM
Washington Commanders DE Shaka Toney, free-agent WR Quintez Cephus, S C.J. Moore, DL Demetrius Taylor and LB Rashod Berry were reinstated by the NFL on Thursday, April 18, after serving indefinite suspensions for violating the league's gambling policy last year.
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