Saturday, September 21, 2019
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Atlanta Falcons sign wide receiver Julio Jones to three-year, $66 million contract extension
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| Julio Jones photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Friday, Jones signed a 3 year, $66 million contract with Atlanta, including $64 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $22 million. The new deal makes the 30-year-old the highest paid wide receiver in the league.
Jones also set a record for the most guaranteed money in a NFL contract for a non-QB with 97 percent of his contract guaranteed.
Jones was drafted by the Falcons in the first round with the sixth overall pick in 2011. Since that time he has been a six time Pro Bowler, two time First Team All Pro, two time Second Team All Pro, two time NFL receiving yards leader, and the 2015 NFL receptions co-leader.
In his eight year NFL career Jones has amassed 704 receptions for 10,762 receiving yards and 52 receiving touchdowns.
The new deal locks the Alabama alum in place through the 2023 season.
Antonio Brown cut by Oakland Raiders, signed by the New England Patriots
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| Antonio Brown photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Saturday, Brown signed a one year, $15 million contract with the New England Patriots, including $9,000,000 guaranteed.
Brown was traded to the Raiders this offseason where he signed a $30 million deal. His time in Oakland was filled with controversy and problems from the start.
Brown suffered extreme frostbite on the soles of his feet after entering a cryogenic chamber without proper foot attire. This forced him to miss training with his teammates.
Brown next created a stir when his preferred helmet of choice was banned by the league. He threatened to retire from the league over the issue. After twice being denied his petition to play with an older unapproved helmet, Brown found a new helmet as well as an endorsement deal.
Finally the 31 year old missed walk throughs and was fined by the team. He posted the notification on his Instagram and was later confronted by general manager Mike Maock. After an extremely heated exchange where Brown had to be restrained, the team threatened to suspend him. He publicly apologized for his actions, but the team suspended him anyway. This led to the cancellation of his guaranteed money. Brown immediately asked for his release from the team, which the Raiders obliged on Saturday. Several hours later the Patriots signed the Pro Bowler to a deal.
Many have speculated that Brown's actions over the last few weeks may have been calculated in order to get out of his deal with Oakland. However this is unlikely since the termination of his Raiders contract meant the loss of $30 million guaranteed for just $9 million guaranteed with New England.
The addition of Brown gives the Patriots three of the best receivers in the league with Josh Gordon and Julian Edelman.
New England Patriots sign cornerback Jonathan Jones to a three year contract extension
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| Jonathan Jones photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Friday Jones signed a three year, $21 million contract with the Patriots, including $13 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7 million.
The 25-year-old was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted rookie out of Auburn in 2016. Since that time the 2x Super Bowl champion has amassed 98 tackles, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions.
The new deal will keep Jones in New England through the 2022 season.
Miami Dolphins sign offensive tackle Jesse Davis to a contract extension
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| Jesse Davis photo courtesy: Associated Press |
Dolphins have continued to make big moves in the early part of the season.
On Friday, Jesse Davis signed a three year, $15 million contract with the Miami Dolphins, including $8.5 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $5 million.
Davis was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted rookie out of Idaho in 2015 but would be cut before the start of the season. He would sign with Jets in January 2016 but be cut in August. He signed with the practice squad in November of that year but would be cut two weeks later. He would sign with the Dolphins practice squad shortly after his departure from the Jets.
Davis made the Dolphins 53-man roster in 2017 and was named the starting right guard. He became the starting left guard in 2017. In his four year NFL career Davis has played in 32 games, starting 26.
The new deal locks the 27-year-old in Miami through the 2022 season.
The new deal locks the 27-year-old in Miami through the 2022 season.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Dallas Cowboys sign Ezekiel Elliott a six year contract extension
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| Ezekiel Elliott photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Wednesday, Elliott signed a six year, $90 million contract with the Dallas, including a $7.5 million signing bonus, $50,052,137 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $15 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted with the fourth overall pick in the first round in 2016 by the Cowboys. Since that time he has been a 2x NFL rushing yards leader, 2x Pro Bowler, 1x Second Team All Pro and 1x First Team All Pro.
In his three year NFL career the veteran rusher has amassed 868 rushes for 4,048 rushing yards and 28 rushing touchdowns along with 135 receptions for 1,199 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.
The new deal locks Elliott in place through the 2026 season.
Jared Goff signs four year contract extension with Los Angeles Rams
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| Jared Goff photo courtesy: Associated Press |
On Tuesday, The 2x Pro Bowler signed a 4 year, $134 million contract with the Los Angeles Rams, including $110 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $33.5 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted first overall by the Rams in 2016. Since that time he has led the team to a Super Bowl and amassed 72 passes for 9,581 passing yards and 65 passing touchdowns along with 79 rushes for 175 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns.
The new deal locks Goff in place through the 2024 season.
Jaguars sign linebacker Myles Jack to four year contract extension
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| Myles Jack photo courtesy: Getty Images |
Jack signed a 4 year, $57 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, including $33 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $14.25 million.
The 24-year-old was drafted in the second round by the Jaguars in 2016. Since that time he has amassed 221 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.
The new deal locks veteran linebacker in with the Jaguars through the 2023 season.
Monday, September 2, 2019
Roster cut downs bring massive changes around the league
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| Jadeveon Clowney photo courtesy: Associated Press |
Biggest moves came from the Dolphins who traded offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil and wide receiver Kenny Stills to the Texans and linebacker Kiko Alonso to the Saints.
Texans traded defensive end Jadeveon Clowney to the Seahawks who sent them defensive end Jacob Martin, defensive end Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 third-round pick.
Bills released running back LeSean McCoy who was quickly signed by the Chiefs.Chiefs then traded running back Carlos Hyde to the Texans for for offensive tackle Martinas Rankins. Vikings cut wide receiver Laquon Treadwell and signed wide receiver Josh Doctson. Seahawks released defensive tackle Earl Mitchell. Patriots released QB Brian Hoyer who was quickly signed by the Colts. Bengals claimed running back Samaje Perine. Packers claimed QB DeShone Kizer. Redskins claimed running back Wendell Smallwood.
Su’a Craven was cut by the Broncos.Captain Munnerlyn was cut by the Bills. Torrey Smith was cut by the Panthers. Jerick McKinnon placed on IR by 49ers Orlando Scandrick was cut by the Eagles. Graham Gano placed on IR by Panthers. Green Bay
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