Новости за 15.03.2018

Defensive lineman Tank Carradine‘s first visit of free agency didn’t require him to go too far. Carradine spent the last five seasons with the 49ers and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he’s made the short trip to Oakland for a visit with the Raiders. Carradine was a second-round pick in 2013 and missed [more]

Free agent offensive guard Matt Slauson is visiting the Lions on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. Slauson, 32, went on injured reserve with a biceps injury after seven games last season. He started all seven games at left guard. He started all 16 games for the Chargers at center in 2016, so his [more]

AJ McCarron held his first press conference as a member of the Bills on Thursday and a big topic of conversation was the prospect of the team drafting a player expected to bypass him as the team’s starting quarterback. Plenty of people think the Bills will use their plethora of draft picks, including the 12th [more]

For the second time in less than 24 hours, the Jaguars have agreed to terms with a free agent tight end. Austin Seferian-Jenkins will sign with the Jaguars, according to multiple reports. His signing comes after the Jaguars also acquired Niles Paul. Early in his career with the Buccaneers, Seferian-Jenkins was largely unproductive and disappointing, [more]

How will Chase Elliott's penalty impact him and his team? What drivers should go Hollywood? That and more on today's NASCAR America.

We heard on Thursday morning that the Saints want defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh to come in for a visit and they will reportedly have their wish granted on Friday. Jane Slater of NFL Media reports that Suh will go to New Orleans to meet with the team. Slater quotes a source who told her “the [more]

The Saints have $3 million more to spend this season after an issue related to Nick Fairley’s contract was resolved. Fairley signed a contract with an $8 million signing bonus and $14 million guaranteed last year, but he never played after he was diagnosed with a heart condition. The Saints have released him and he’s [more]

UConn's national-title run obviously caused reconsideration

Five of the last six between Toronto and Montreal have seen four or more combined goals. Get your poutine ready.

The Raiders are just going to be deep in aging running backs. It was natural to wonder about Marshawn Lynch‘s future in Oakland after Doug Martin agreed to terms today, but according to Michael Silver of the NFL Network, the addition doesn’t mean they’re subtracting Lynch. Lynch has been the better back recently, as he [more]

Resting players can prove to be a strategic move for Stanley Cup contenders.

The Saints and other interested teams didn’t get to make their pitch for Jordy Nelson by getting him to visit. Nelson quickly reached an agreement with the Raiders, James Jones of the NFL Network reports, with Nelson getting $15 million over two seasons with $13 million guaranteed. Raiders General Manager Reggie McKenzie has a history [more]

The general money to be paid by the Vikings to quarterback Kirk Cousins has been known for two days: Three years, $84 million, fully guaranteed. The actual contract has some other key terms. Per a source with knowledge of the deal, Cousins’ contract has a no-trade clause. The deal also includes a term that keeps [more]

The Raiders are releasing receiver Michael Crabtree, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Now, the question becomes: Does Marshawn Lynch follow? Although Raiders G.M. Reggie McKenzie and coach Jon Gruden both indicated Crabtree and Lynch were in the team’s plans for 2018, a report two weeks ago indicated the futures of both remained in doubt. Crabtree [more]

When the Browns announced they were releasing cornerback Jason McCourty on Thursday, plenty of people wondered if he might wind up in New England to play alongside his twin brother Devin in the Patriots secondary. The McCourty brothers will be reunited on the field for the first time since Rutgers, but it won’t be because [more]

Case Keenum might have a pile of cash now, but he doesn’t have enough to buy his old number in his new city. The new Broncos quarterback, whose Twitter handle is @CaseKeenum7, wasn’t going to get that one so he decided to pick something different. Turns out, some guy named John Elway used to wear [more]

The Eagles and Giants are showing interest in punter Pat O'Donnell, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. O’Donnell, a sixth-round pick of the Bears in 2014, had a career-high 87 punts in 2017. He netted 3,500 yards, averaging 47 yards per punt. O’Donnell also pinned 27 punts inside the 20. He is one of the best [more]

Raiders coach Jon Gruden said last month that he will be “trying to throw the game back to 1998″ in his return to the sideline after a long spell in the broadcast booth and you can’t be a throwback in pro football without a fullback. Gruden got one on Thursday. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports [more]

Cavaliers guard says he learned of lost starting role via text

Sometimes, it takes effort and focus to understand the details of an NFL contract. Sometimes, it’s very, very simple. The big-money deal signed by guard Andrew Norwell with the Jaguars includes no nonsense. Here’s the breakdown. 1. Signing bonus: $15 million. 2. 2018 base salary (fully guaranteed): $2 million. 3. 2019 base salary (fully guaranteed): [more]

The Vikings officially have their man. Quarterback Kirk Cousins arrived in Minnesota on Wednesday for his first meeting with the Vikings since agreeing to terms on a three-year contract and both sides expected any remaining details to be ironed out in time for a press conference on Thursday afternoon. It appears there were no kinks [more]

The theme of Busch's car is similar to the theme of the car he raced at Darlington in 2003.

The Panthers lost defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, but they have found his replacement. Carolina has reached a three-year, $27 million deal with Dontari Poe, according to Kimberly Martin of the Washington Post. Poe, 27, leaves the Falcons after one season. He previously played five seasons in Kansas City after the Chiefs made him the 11th [more]

Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said before free agency started that he wanted to bring Tyler Eifert back, so he’ll likely be pleased with Thursday’s news regarding the tight end. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Eifert is remaining with the Bengals on a one-year deal. Now that Eifert has secured a spot on the roster, [more]

The Browns still are expected to use a top-four choice on a quarterback, which has many calling recent acquisition Tyrod Taylor a stopgap. But Taylor doesn’t see himself as a “bridge.” “That’s a term that you guys or not necessarily you in this room, but other people,” Taylor said, via Mary Kay Cabot of the [more]