Новости за 21.03.2023

As Brian Flores, Steve Wilks, and Ray Horton seek reconsideration of a mixed-bad ruling regarding their effort to escape mandatory arbitration of claims made against the NFL and multiple teams, they have allies in the form of law professors who focus their efforts on dispute resolution. On Tuesday, 12 law professors filed paperwork in support [more]

The Cardinals announced agreements with defensive lineman L.J. Collier and cornerback Antonio Hamilton Sr. on one-year contracts. In addition, exclusive rights free agent defensive lineman Jonathan Ledbetter signed his one-year tender. The Seahawks made Collier the 29th overall selection in 2019, and he played out his rookie contract. He appeared in 45 games with 16 [more]

Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton re-signed with the Giants early in free agency, and he said there was no doubt in his mind that he wanted to be back. “It would’ve been kind of crazy to leave as soon as we get the thing built,” Slayton said, via Newsday. After playing his first three years [more]

The Steelers have brought back a member of their secondary. Pittsburgh announced on Tuesday that the club has re-signed cornerback James Pierre to a one-year deal. Pierre appeared in al 17 games for Pittsburgh last year. He was on the field for 45 percent of the special teams snaps and 24 percent of defensive snaps. [more]

Ivan Toney has proven himself a bona fide Premier League striker, as he chases a 20-goal season in 2022-23.

The Texans have signed free agent center Michael Deiter on a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. They also announced completed deals with linebacker Cory Littleton and running back Devin Singletary. Deiter, 26, played all 17 games last season with the Dolphins but only on special teams. He played 76 snaps. The Dolphins made Deiter [more]

Pete Rozelle left at age 63. Paul Tagliabue was 65 when he stepped down. The current Commissioner will soon be on track to last until age 68, or longer. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the new deal for Roger Goodell, who turned 64 last month, will last until spring 2027. It remains [more]

The Cowboys are bringing back a key defensive player. Dallas is re-signing edge rusher Dante Fowler to a one-year deal, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. Fowler, who turns 29 in August, appeared in all 17 regular-season games for the Cowboys last year, recording 6.0 sacks, seven tackles for loss, and nine [more]

After getting Eddie Goldman back, the Falcons may be making another significant addition to their defensive line. The Falcons plan to host veteran Calais Campbell for a free-agent visit this week, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Campbell has spent the last three seasons for Baltimore and is looking to play his 16th NFL [more]

Eddie Goldman is back. The Falcons announced they’ve reinstated the defensive tackle from the reserve/retired list on Tuesday. Goldman had signed a free-agent deal with Atlanta last July seven seasons with the Bears. But he elected to retire a few days later. While Goldman opted out of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, [more]

The Cowboys are adding a running back. Ronald Jones has agreed to sign with Dallas on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports. Jones spent the 2022 season with the Chiefs, though he appeared in just six games and played 38 offensive snaps. He finished the season with 70 yards on 17 carries along with [more]

The Browns have added a player who should be a significant special teams contributor. Cleveland has signed linebacker Matthew Adams, the team announced on Tuesday. Adams appeared in 10 games with three starts for the Bears last season, recording 26 total tackles with two for loss. He also had a forced fumble. But this is [more]

Offensive tackle David Quessenberry will be back in Buffalo. Quessenberry has agreed to terms with the Bills on a new contract, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Last year Quessenberry played in every game for the Bills and started three, including starts at both left and right tackle. The 32-year-old Quessenberry was originally drafted [more]

The Texans are adding a linebacker. Cory Littleton has agreed to sign a one-year deal worth up to $2.7 million, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Littleton spent last season with the Panthers, appearing in 15 games with seven starts. He played 61 percent of Carolina’s special teams snaps and 32 percent of defensive snaps. [more]

Andrew Van Ginkel is planning to return to Miami. The Dolphins are expecting to re-sign Van Ginkel, according to Jason Sarney of USA Today. A 2019 fifth-round draft pick, Van Ginkel has played his entire career in Miami. Last year Van Ginkel saw his playing time decline to just 29 percent of defensive snaps, after [more]

Towns has been out since November with a strained calf.

Ten days after Packers CEO Mark Murphy made it clear that the Packers were done with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Murphy made it clear that he’s done talking about Aaron Rodgers. “I would love to tell you everything you want to know about Aaron Rodgers and the Jets but I’m sworn to secrecy not to say [more]

It didn’t take long for Isaiah McKenzie to find a new home. McKenzie is signing with the Colts, according to agency SportsTrust Advisors. The Bills released McKenzie on Friday, avoiding paying him a roster bonus and saving just over $2.7 million against the cap. A Broncos fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft, McKenzie joined the [more]

One of the Chiefs’ key defensive linemen is sticking around for 2023. Derrick Nnadi has re-signed with Kansas City, according to agency SportsTrust Advisors. Nnadi started all 17 regular-season games and all three postseason contests for the Chiefs this season, winning Super Bowl LVII. Nnadi recorded 25 tackles with one tackle for loss in the [more]

Quarterback Gardner Minshew was, at one point, the next big thing in Jacksonville. He’s now getting low-end backup money in Indianapolis. Per a source with knowledge of the terms of the deal, the Colts will pay Minshew $3.5 million for 2023. The deal consists of a $1.75 million signing bonus, and a $1.75 million base [more]

The Cowboys have added some depth to their offensive line. Dallas has signed Chuma Edoga to a one-year deal, according to Michael Gehlken of the Dallas Morning News. Edoga, a Jets third-round pick in the 2019 draft, has appeared in 24 games with 13 starts. He started eight games as a rookie before playing 11 [more]

The Broncos have found their new punter, who is also their old punter. Riley Dixon is signing with the Broncos, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The 29-year-old Dixon was a 2016 seventh-round draft pick of the Broncos and played two seasons in Denver. He was then traded and played four seasons for the Giants [more]

Christopher Bell replaces William Byron atop the newest NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankings.

With news emerging of a non-certified representative contacting multiple teams on behalf of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, there’s an unresolved question regarding the new deal recently done by the Texans and tackle Laremy Tunsil. Last year, the NFL specifically instructed teams not to negotiate with Saint Omni on behalf of Bears linebacker Roquan Smith, at [more]

The Vikings have brought back one of their own in free agency. Minnesota has agreed to terms to re-sign defensive end Jonathan Bullard, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Media. Bullard appeared in 12 games for the Vikings with seven starts in 2022. He recorded 23 tackles with five tackles for loss and a QB [more]