Report- Rams to release Leonard Floyd if no trade partner found - ProFootballTalk
The Rams are looking to move on from another veteran on their roster.
After news surfaced earlier on Monday that receiver Allen Robinson has been given permission to seek a trade, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports Los Angeles will release edge rusher Leonard Floyd if they don’t find a trade partner for him.
Vikings release Eric Kendricks - ProFootballTalk
“As a Pro Bowler and team captain, a Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and a leader of the Vikings social justice efforts, Eric leaves a powerful, permanent legacy within our organization and the Minnesota community,” Vikings G.M. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said in a statement. “While he is best known as a playmaker and respected linebacker across the league, Eric’s contributions to the Vikings extend far beyond the field because of his selfless and unwavering commitment to improving societal issues. I have the utmost respect for Eric and wish him and Ally, along with their growing family, continued success in their next chapter.”
Kendricks was a second-round pick in the 2015 draft and it did not take him long to become a major contributor to Minnesota’s defense. Over the last eight seasons, he’s appeared in 117 games with 113 starts. Kendricks was a first-team All-Pro in 2019.
Report- Patriots won't tag Jonathan Jones - ProFootballTalk
Report: Patriots won’t tag Jonathan Jones
Jets clear cap space with C.J. Uzomah restructure - ProFootballTalk
The Jets aren’t letting their pursuit of Aaron Rodgers keep them from doing other business.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that the team has created some cap space by restructuring the contract of tight end C.J. Uzomah. Uzomah had $4.5 million of his salary converted to a signing bonus, which clears $3.6 million in cap space for the coming season.
Now more than ever, Lamar Jackson needs an agent - ProFootballTalk
Now, as teams quickly slam the door on Jackson before he even approaches the porch, Jackson needs an agent to develop and execute a plan for using Jackson’s new status under the non-exclusive franchise tag to his advantage. As teams that are otherwise committed to due diligence for any and all competent players try to bury their heads in the sand as to Jackson, a skilled and connected agent can get their attention. A skilled and connected agent can explain to these teams the path to getting Lamar to sign an offer sheet that the Ravens perhaps wouldn’t or couldn’t match. A skilled and connected agent could work the media to create the impression, true or otherwise, that a bidding war will emerge for Jackson’s services. A truly skilled and connected agent could even get a team that truly isn’t interested in Jackson to feign interest as a favor, possibly getting some other team to come to the table.
Giants re-sign Jarrad Davis - ProFootballTalk
The Giants have re-signed linebacker Jarrad Davis, Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reports. Davis, 28, was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent next week.
The team signed Davis off the Lions’ practice squad Dec. 28, and he started both playoff games. He made seven tackles and had a quarterback hit in 95 defensive snaps.
Calvin Ridley- Gambling on football was the worst mistake of my life - ProFootballTalk
Jaguars receiver Calvin Ridley was reinstated earlier this week after serving a season-long suspension for gambling on NFL games.
Upon his reinstatement, Ridley released a statement through the team saying that he’s excited to restart his career.
Dolphins clear cap space with Bradley Chubb restructure - ProFootballTalk
The Dolphins signed edge rusher Bradley Chubb to a five-year extension after acquiring him in a trade with the Broncos last year and they’ve turned back to that contract in order to create some cap space ahead of the new league year.
Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has restructured Chubb’s contract. The move creates $14.656 million in cap space.
Chargers restructure Keenan Allen, Mike Williams contracts - ProFootballTalk
Chargers General Manager Tom Telesco has been adamant that the team will not be trading wide receiver Keenan Allen this offseason and the team has made a move that makes it even clearer that Allen will be sticking around.
Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has restructured Allen’s contract in order to create cap space. The move will increase Allen’s cap number for 2024, which will set up some decisions about the wideout’s future for next offseason.
Report- Jets optimistic about landing Aaron Rodgers - ProFootballTalk
The Jets have returned from meeting with quarterback Aaron Rodgers and word is that they are feeling good about spending a lot more time with Rodgers in the future.
Dianna Russini of ESPN reports that team owner Woody Johnson left the meeting with Rodgers feeling excited about the match with the quarterback. He and the rest of the traveling party — General Manager Joe Douglas, head coach Robert Saleh, and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett were also there — returned to New Jersey feeling optimistic that they will be able to bring Rodgers to the team.
Jets agree to trade for Chuck Clark - ProFootballTalk
All eyes have been on whether the Jets will come to agreement on a trade before the start of the new league year and Thursday brought word that they have struck a deal, but it’s not the one everyone’s been waiting to see.
According to multiple reports, the Jets have agreed to acquire safety Chuck Clark in a trade with the Ravens. They are expected to send a 2024 seventh-round pick to Baltimore in exchange for Clark.
Jets to release Braxton Berrios - ProFootballTalk
Berrios signed a two-year deal worth $12 million to remain with the Jets last March. But Berrios and the Jets were not able to agree to a re-worked contract, so New York will let him go.
Releasing Berrios will save the Jets $5 million against the cap with $3.2 million in dead money.
Berrios caught just 18 passes for 145 yards and rushed for 91 yards with two TDs last season. He averaged 11.4 yards on 21 punt returns and 23.1 yards on 26 kick returns.
Berrios was a Pro Bowler in 2021 after he averaged a league-high 30.4 yards per kick return and 13.4 yards per punt return. He’s caught 107 passes for 1,085 yards with five touchdowns over the past four seasons.
Bengals re-sign Jalen Davis, Joe Bachie - ProFootballTalk
The Bengals are keeping a couple of their own free agents in Cincinnati, before free agency starts.
Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis signed a two-year contract and linebacker Joe Bachie signed a one-year contract to remain with the Bengals, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
NFL strips Texans of fifth-round draft pick for salary cap violation with Deshaun Watson - ProFootballTalk
The Texans have been fined and stripped of a fifth-round draft pick for a salary cap violation.
The NFL is taking the Texans’ 2023 fifth-round pick and fining the team $175,000 for violating the salary cap by providing Deshaun Watson with “undisclosed compensation in the form of a membership at an alternative athletic facility in 2020,” the league announced.
Seahawks cut Gabe Jackson, Ben Burr-Kirven - ProFootballTalk
The Seahawks have cut a starting offensive lineman and a core special teamer.
Seahawks guard Gabe Jackson and linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven were both released today.
Dolphins restructure Terron Armstead's contract - ProFootballTalk
The Dolphins’ effort to set their cap up for next week includes a restructure of left tackle Terron Armstead‘s contract.
Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team has opened up $11.876 million of cap space by restructuring the deal. Armstead had a cap number of more than $21 million before the adjustment.
Michael Pierce takes pay cut, Ravens gain cap space - ProFootballTalk
Defensive tackle Michael Pierce has agreed to a change in the three-year deal he signed with the Ravens last year.
Tom Pelissero of NFL Media reports that Pierce has agreed to a pay cut as part of a restructured contract ahead of the start of the 2023 league year. The move will clear $2.668 million in cap space for Baltimore.