Tag: contract

Jan 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs (87) runs after the catch for a touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFC Wild Card Round game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Reports: Patriots reel in WR Romeo Doubs on $80M deal

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Wide receiver Romeo Doubs agreed to a four-year deal worth up to $80 million with the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

Doubs, 25, had 202 catches in four seasons with the Packers and two huge playoff performances.

He nearly helped the Packers take down the Bears in January with eight receptions for 124 yards in a wild-card loss at Chicago. Doubs, a fourth-round pick in 2022, set his career marks in a 2023 wild-card win at Dallas that included a touchdown and 151 receiving yards.

The Patriots are set to release Stefon Diggs following one season in New England. Diggs had a team-leading 85 receptions in 2025, when no other wide receiver on the roster had more than Mack Hollins’ 46 catches.

Doubs recorded 55 catches for a career-high 724 yards with six touchdowns in 2025. Three of his touchdowns came in a tie game with Dallas.

But the Packers are walking a tightrope with the salary cap and already committed to a one-year extension with fellow 2022 draft classmate Christian Watson. Watson was a second-round pick (34th overall) in 2022.

Green Bay also used its 2025 first-round draft pick on wide receiver Matthew Golden, and Jayden Reed is entering the final year of his rookie contract. Reed was targeted 75 times to Doubs’ 72 when both were healthy in 2024. Reed missed most of last season with collarbone and foot injuries but led the Packers in receptions in 2024 with 55.

The Patriots drafted a wide receiver with their second-round pick in 2022, but Tyquan Thornton (50th overall) was released midseason in 2024. He played last season with the Chiefs and re-signed with Kansas City on Monday.

–Field Level Media

Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox high fives Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen who just scored on a two-yard touchdown run during first half action against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov 16, 2025 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.

Report: Bills, TE Dawson Knox agree to 3-year contract

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Tight end Dawson Knox is staying in Buffalo, agreeing to a three-year contract extension with the Bills, according to multiple reports Tuesday.

While contract details were not immediately available, the contract is believed to restructure his current deal to lower his scheduled $17 million salary cap number. His existing contract had one year remaining.

Speaking in January on “Monday Mornings With Mitch,” the podcast of former Bills center Mitch Morse, Knox said he anticipated the team to make changes to his contract.

“I know they want to bring me back, however they can’t know right now what the cap is going to be, how much money they’ll have to spend, what the market will be for tight ends,” Knox said. “Whether they’ll want to keep me under my current contact for one more year, or try to work out some type of extension.”

Knox, 29, said he communicated to the front office that he and his family have made Buffalo their home and he wanted to remain with the Bills.

Buffalo selected Knox in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

In 102 career games (83 starts), Knox has 229 catches for 2,694 yards with 27 touchdown receptions.

Last season, he appeared in all 17 games (12 starts) and caught 35 passes for 417 yards and four touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) forces a fumble from Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Report: Rams make All-Pro Trent McDuffie highest-paid CB in NFL history

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The Los Angeles Rams came to terms with cornerback Trent McDuffie Sunday evening on a four-year, $124 million extension, according to ESPN.

The deal for the former Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro includes a $100 million guarantee, which will make him the highest-paid cornerback in league history.

The Chiefs traded McDuffie, 25, to the Rams on March 5 in exchange for the 29th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft and the Rams’ fifth- and sixth-round selections in 2026 as well as a third-round pick in 2027.

The Chiefs exercised McDuffie’s fifth-year option in April 2025. He recorded 63 tackles, an interception and a forced fumble in 13 games (all starts) last season, but missed the final four games due to a knee injury.

A two-time Super Bowl champion, McDuffie has totaled 246 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 34 pass breakups and three interceptions in 56 career games (all starts) since being selected by Kansas City with the 21st overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.

The University of Washington alum earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023 and second team accolades in 2024.

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Nov 23, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson watches on the sidelines against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Reports: Browns restructure Deshaun Watson contract

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The Cleveland Browns are restructuring the contract of quarterback Deshaun Watson to open up cap space, according to multiple reports Friday.

This marks the fourth straight offseason the Browns have restructured Watson’s contract, which drops his cap hit for the 2026 season from $80.7 million to about $45 million and frees up nearly $36 million in cap space.

Watson’s original deal with the Browns, signed after being traded from the Houston Texans ahead of the 2022 season, was a five-year deal worth a fully guaranteed $230 million. He will be an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Watson has played in just 19 games and thrown 19 TD passes for the Browns due to suspensions and injuries. His record is 9-10.

He was suspended 11 games in 2022 for off-field conduct related to sexual misconduct allegations involving more than 20 massage therapists. His 2023 season was cut short by left shoulder surgery and the 2024 season ended abruptly for Watson in Week 7 because of a ruptured Achilles, missing the final 10 games.

The 30-year-old missed all of last season recovering from two Achilles surgeries but is expected to compete with Shedeur Sanders for the starting QB position. The Browns also have Dillon Gabriel on the roster at the position.

–Field Level Media

Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans offensive tackle Trent Brown (77) is introduced before playing against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

Texans OT Trent Brown agrees to one-year, $7M contract

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Offensive tackle Trent Brown and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $7 million.

Brown’s agent Drew Rosenhaus announced the news on Thursday morning. It also comes on the heels of Houston agreeing to trade starting right tackle Tytus Howard to the Cleveland Browns and Juice Scruggs to the Detroit Lions in separate deals.

Brown, who turns 33 next month, signed with the Texans as a free agent last March and — after initially being released in August — was added to the roster in October. He started all seven games in which he appeared last season with Houston.

A Pro Bowl selection in 2019, he has started 103 of 110 games over 11 NFL seasons with the San Francisco 49ers (2015-17), New England Patriots (2018, 2021-23), Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders (2019-20), Cincinnati Bengals (2024) and Texans.

–Field Level Media

Jan 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) audibles during the second half of an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Aaron Rodgers: No deadline, no contract offer from Steelers

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Aaron Rodgers sounds exceedingly open to a reunion with Mike McCarthy, but the Pittsburgh Steelers have not given him a contract offer or a deadline to decide his status for 2026.

An unrestricted free agent at age 42, Rodgers told “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday he isn’t ready to make any grand declarations before he’s able to talk to every NFL team on March 9. That’s the date unrestricted free agents are permitted by the league to have contact with a team to discuss contract terms. They can sign beginning March 11, the start of the new league year.

“There’s no contract offer or anything, so there’s nothing that I’m having to debate between,” Rodgers said about playing a second season in Pittsburgh. “I’m a free agent. I’m enjoying my time with my wife and enjoying this part of the offseason. I think there’s conversations to be had down the line, but right now there hasn’t been any progressive conversations.

“There hasn’t been any deadline set on me. There hasn’t been any contract floated in front of me. … Interested in what the conversations will be but there hasn’t been any progression when it comes to that.”

Rodgers threw 24 touchdown passes and seven interceptions last season, guiding the Steelers to the AFC North division title and a playoff berth.

Steelers general manager Omar Khan said last week the franchise would not be on hold for months waiting for Rodgers to determine if — and where — he wants to play a 22nd NFL season. Rodgers did not sign with the Steelers last spring as expected, and an official one-year deal waited for his signature until June 5. Almost three weeks later, he declared, “I’m pretty sure this is it” regarding the 2025 season being his last.

The four-time MVP “knows where we stand” according to Khan, who hired McCarthy to replace Mike Tomlin at the end of the 2025 season. McCarthy coached Rodgers in Green Bay and has been in contact with him about playing in 2026. For each of McCarthy’s 13 seasons with the Packers, his starter was Rodgers.

“Mike’s one of the great guys in the league,” Rodgers said. “Just an absolutely exceptional human being with a huge heart. We had a lot of great years together, a lot of fun. He really cares about the players. But he also holds guys accountable and creates a lot of structure and details in the process. I loved my time with Mike. Obviously, there are times where like a big brother, sometimes you love him, sometimes you’re pissed at him. But deep down, there’s so much love for Mike and appreciation for the time we spent together.”

As for training and any plans for preparation for the 2026 season, Rodgers isn’t playing those cards just yet. He told McAfee he’s staying in shape for, well, marital reasons.

–Field Level Media

Dec 14, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams (33) runs against Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) and linebacker Eric Wilson (55) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Cowboys re-signing Javonte Williams to 3-year, $24M deal

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The Dallas Cowboys have started their offseason by bringing back their leading rusher.

Running back Javonte Williams agreed to terms with the Cowboys on a three-year, $24 million contract, the team announced Saturday.

Williams, 25, signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Dallas last offseason after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Denver Broncos.

Williams earned his deal after rushing for a career-best 1,201 rushing yards — ninth-best in the league — and a career-best 11 touchdowns in 16 games. In Williams’ previous two seasons combined, he finished with 1,287 rushing yards and seven rushing scores in 33 games.

The Cowboys finished with the No. 9 rushing offense in the league thanks to Williams with 125.6 yards per game at 4.6 yards per carry.

In 70 career games (45 starts) Williams has 3,595 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns along with 1,103 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.

With Williams under contract, the Cowboys can now shift their focus to locking down star wide receiver George Pickens, who’s an impending free agent.

–Field Level Media

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti holds up the coaches trophy on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, during the Indiana Football College Football Playoff National Championship celebration and parade at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

Reports: New salary for Indiana’s Curt Cignetti averages $13.2M through 2033

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Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti agreed to a new contract, raising his average annual salary to $13.2 million through 2033, multiple media outlets reported on Friday.

The extension is the third in just over two years for Cignetti, who reportedly made $11.6 million per year in his previous deal. Now, Cignetti joins Georgia’s Kirby Smart and new LSU boss Lane Kiffin as the lone college coaches with an average annual salary of at least $13 million.

Cignetti, 64, was allowed to renegotiate the terms of his contract within 120 days after the Hoosiers gained a berth in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Indiana went on to complete a perfect 16-0 season by defeating Miami in the championship game.

Cignetti, who was coaching in the FCS ranks at James Madison from 2022-23, has quickly established himself as one of the best coaches in college football. He has led Indiana, not remotely a football power historically, to a 27-2 record since taking over in November 2023.

In his first season in 2024, Cignetti was named Big Ten Coach of the Year and FWAA’s Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, leading Indiana to a program-record 11 wins and its first College Football Playoff berth. The Hoosiers won a combined nine games in the three years before his arrival.

In December, the Hoosiers offered three-year contract extensions for offensive coordinator Mike Shanahan and defensive coordinator Bryant Haines.

–Field Level Media

Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) talks with head coach Andy Reid after a play against the Chicago Bears during the first half of the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Chiefs save $43M under 2026 cap by adjusting QB Patrick Mahomes’ contract

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The Kansas City Chiefs saved more than $43 million under the 2026 salary cap by restructuring quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ deal this week.

Multiple outlets reported the specifics of the base salary conversion from $54.45 million to a 2026 signing bonus to bring his cap number for the coming league year down to $34.65 million from $78.2 million.

Mahomes, a three-time Super Bowl winner, is recovering from surgery in December to repair a torn ACL and plans to be ready for the start of the 2026 season. He also has won two NFL Most Valuable Player awards.

The benefit of the restructure does have repercussions down the line.

Kansas City transfers more than $10 million to future cap hits on the Mahomes deal, which expires in 2031. His 2027 cap hit jumps to $85 million.

Mahomes, 30, signed a 10-year, $450 million extension in 2020. The Chiefs can counter the rising cap figures by extending his contract. Mahomes will be 36 when his current deal expires.

–Field Level Media

Oct 21, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead (left) and coach Sean McVay on stage during NFL UK Live at The Mermaid London. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Rams coach Sean McVay, GM Les Snead sign extensions

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The Los Angeles Rams announced multi-year contract extensions with head coach Sean McVay and general manager Les Snead on Monday.

“As we enter their 10th season together, it is only fitting to reflect on the tremendous success Sean and Les have brought to this franchise, and the indelible impact they have made on Los Angeles and the NFL,” Rams owner and chairman Stan Kroenke said.

“They continue to embody the standard of this franchise to compete for championships, consistently delivering a product that our fans and city can be proud of. Their collaboration embodies the ‘We Then Me’ ethos we seek in our players, coaches and staff, and we are thrilled they will be leading the Los Angeles Rams for years to come.”

Since McVay joined the Rams ahead of the 2017 season, the team is 92-57 (.617) with seven postseason appearances (10-6 record) and a championship in Super Bowl LVI. Snead has been the GM since 2012.

The 102 combined wins for McVay, 40, and Snead, 55, rank second in the NFL for that span among coach/GM pairings trailing only the Kansas City Chiefs’ Andy Reid and Brett Veach with 123.

Los Angeles went 12-5 this season and advanced to the NFC Championship Game, falling 31-27 to the Seattle Seahawks.

–Field Level Media