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Ravens NT John Jenkins agrees to contract extension

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Baltimore Ravens nose tackle John Jenkins agreed to a contract extension for the first time in his 13-year NFL career.

The Ravens announced the one-year extension after practice Friday. Financial terms were not disclosed, however multiple media outlets reported it was worth approximately $2 million.

“Here, I’m just doing my job and trying to be the best that I can,” Jenkins said. “But it takes two to tango in regards of, ‘Hey, I want you to stay here, and I love the way how you present yourself, and you (bring) good value to our organization.’ I appreciate that, and I’m very grateful for that.”

Jenkins, 36, has recorded 36 tackles, two forced fumbles and one sack in 16 games (13 starts) this season. He stepped into the starting lineup after two-time Pro Bowl selection Nnamdi Madubuike was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury earlier this season.

Jenkins has totaled 355 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in 166 career games (77 starts) with the New Orleans Saints (2013-16), Seattle Seahawks (2016), Chicago Bears (2017, 2020), New York Giants (2018), Miami Dolphins (2019, 2021-22), Las Vegas Raiders (2023-24) and Ravens (2025). He was selected by the Saints in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

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Jags sign OL Cole Van Lanen to 3-year extension

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The Jacksonville Jaguars announced a three-year extension with versatile offensive lineman Cole Van Lanen on Saturday.

Terms were not disclosed, but NFL Network reported the deal is worth $51 million ($17 million average annual value).

Van Lanen, 27, has started the past nine games for the Jaguars (12-4) at four different positions, the last four at left tackle. He has played 576 snaps on offense and 74 on special teams in 15 games this season.

A Green Bay native, Van Lanen was drafted in the sixth-round by the Packers in 2021. He played in one game there before being traded to Jacksonville in 2022.

The 6-foot-5, 312-pound veteran has played in 50 career games with 12 starts heading into Sunday’s regular-season finale against the visiting Tennessee Titans (3-13).

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Patriots sign G Ben Brown to contract extension

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New England Patriots guard Ben Brown signed a contract extension with the team, his representation announced Tuesday.

SportsTrust Advisors did not announce the terms but multiple media outlets reported it was a two-year deal worth up to $6.6 million.

Brown, 27, has played in 15 games (two starts) this season and was due to become a restricted free agent this offseason.

Brown has played in 26 games (12 starts) with the Seattle Seahawks (2023) and Patriots since entering the NFL undrafted out of Ole Miss. He began his NFL career in Cincinnati but did not play in a game for the Bengals.

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Ravens DT Travis Jones agrees to 3-year extension

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Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Travis Jones agreed to a three-year contract extension on Thursday that ties him to the team through the 2028 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, however multiple media outlets reported the deal is worth $40.5 million. NFL Network added that the contract includes $25 million in guaranteed money.

Jones, 26, has recorded 34 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 12 games (all starts) this season. He has played 67% of the defensive snaps.

“‘Big Trav’ is an ascending player and having him continue to man the middle of our defense is very exciting,” said Eric DeCosta, Ravens general manager, according to the official team website.

He has totaled 136 tackles, five sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 61 career games (30 starts) since being selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of UConn.

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Ravens TE Mark Andrews gets three-year extension

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The Baltimore Ravens reached a three-year contract extension with tight end Mark Andrews, general manager Eric DeCosta announced Wednesday.

According to sources, the deal is worth $39.3 million with $26 million guaranteed.

Last week, Andrews, 30, joined the Kansas City Chiefs standout Travis Kelce as the lone tight end in the league to lead his franchise in receptions, yards receiving and touchdown catches.

In 2024, Andrews become the franchise leader in TD catches, now with 56. He overtook wide receiver Derrick Mason in career receiving yards (5,862) earlier in the 2025 campaign and last week, surpassed Mason in receptions (473).

Andrews and fellow Raven tight ends Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar were all pending free agents after the 2025 season.

“Mark is an all-time Raven — a top competitor and Pro Bowl tight end who is also a big part of our Baltimore community,” DeCosta said.

Andrews was a third-round draft pick by the Ravens in 2018, two rounds behind Baltimore selections of tight end Hayden Hurst and quarterback Lamar Jackson.

With Jackson at the helm, Andrews broke out in 2019, hauling in 10 touchdown passes and averaging 13.3 yards per catch.

Andrews earned Pro Bowl honors in 2019 and also earned selections in 2021 and 2022. He was tabbed First Team All-Pro in 2021 when he caught 107 passes for 1,361 yards and nine touchdowns.

He leads the Ravens with five TD receptions this season and added his first career rushing touchdown, a game-winning 35-yard play from under center at Cleveland on Nov. 16.

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Georgia Tech, coach Brent Key agree to 5-year deal

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Georgia Tech trustees approved a new five-year contract for football coach Brent Key on Wednesday. The contract runs through the 2030 season.

Financial terms were not disclosed. ESPN reported that Key annually will earn an average of $6.5 million, a $2 million increase from his current deal.

The contract comes after the Yellow Jackets finished the regular season with a 9-3 record (6-2 Atlantic Coast Conference), earning them the No. 22 ranking in the College Football Playoff. They also spent 12 weeks in the Associated Press Top 25 poll this season.

“Coach Key has brought our storied football program back to where it belongs,” said Angel Cabrera, Georgia Tech president, in a news release. “He has delivered three-straight winning seasons and bowl appearances, reinvigorated the passion of our fan base, and given us moments we will not easily forget.

“The Yellow Jacket pride and energy he brings — fueled by his deep love for Georgia Tech — inspire our entire community.”

Key, 47, is a Georgia Tech alumnus and former offensive lineman (1997-2000) who was named interim head coach in 2022 before his permanent promotion. He has a 27-19 record.

The last time a Yellow Jackets team won nine games came in 2014. In 3 1/2 years under prior coach Geoff Collins, Georgia Tech was 10-28.

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Nov 22, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Clark Lea checks the video board against the Kentucky Wildcats during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea receives contract extension

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Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea agreed to a contract extension, the school announced on Friday morning.

Terms of the deal were not announced by the Commodores, however ESPN reported it was for six years.

Under Lea’s watch, No. 14 Vanderbilt boasts a 9-2 record overall and 5-2 mark in the Southeastern Conference this season. The Commodores will look to improve their standing when they visit No. 19 Tennessee on Saturday.

“I am excited to be able to continue the work we started at Vanderbilt five years ago. Throughout the process of working through this extension, I have been overwhelmed with two feelings,” Lea said. “First, a sense of pride in the culture and environment we have established at Vanderbilt. Second, a sense of clarity that the work is not complete.

“This next phase of the program build will introduce many exciting things, including facility upgrades and needed resources for our staff and team. These investments will go a long way in ensuring our program can level up.”

Lea, 44, was named the SEC Coach of the Year in 2024. He took over at his alma mater in 2021, one season after the Commodores limped through a 0-9 season.

“Clark Lea’s success is demonstrating what we believe is possible for Vanderbilt football and the entire university,” chancellor Daniel Diermeier said. “We set our aspirations high, attract the best people, and create an environment where they can succeed. Coach Lea has shown all of us what is possible when we make no small plans and have the determination and fortitude to execute them. His leadership is a powerful example of why we invest boldly in athletics and why our aspirations continue to rise.”

Lea owns a 25-35 record during his five seasons at Vanderbilt.

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Broncos sign K Wil Lutz to 3-year contract extension

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The Denver Broncos signed veteran kicker Wil Lutz to a three-year contract extension through the 2028 season on Monday.

Lutz, 31, made all five field-goal attempts in Denver’s 22-19 win against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 11, including the game-winner from 35 yards out as time expired.

The AFC West-leading Broncos (9-2) returned from their bye week on Monday and will take an eight-game winning streak into Sunday night’s game against the host Washington Commanders (3-8).

Lutz has made 17 of 20 field-goal attempts and all 24 extra-point attempts this season, his third with Denver.

For his career, he has converted 85.9% of his field goals (243 of 283) and 97.7% of his PATs (385 of 394) with the New Orleans Saints (2016-20, 2022) and Broncos. He made the Pro Bowl in 2019.

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Reports: Rams LB Nate Landman reaches 3-year, $22.5M extension

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Los Angeles Rams linebacker Nate Landman agreed to terms on a three-year, $22.5 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported Saturday.

Per NFL Network, Landman’s extension includes $15.6 million guaranteed.

That’s quite the raise for Landman, who was playing on the veteran minimum of $1.1 million this year.

Landman, 27, has 91 tackles, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 10 games this season.

He has totaled 283 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles and the two fumble recoveries in 46 career games with the Atlanta Falcons and Rams. He entered the NFL in 2022 as an undrafted player out of Colorado.

Landman is the NFL’s only player who was born in Zimbabwe.

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Browns DE Alex Wright reaches 3-year, $33M extension

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Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract extension on Thursday.

The deal includes $21 million guaranteed, agents Drew Rosenhaus and Shawn O’Dare confirmed to ESPN.

Wright, 25, is in his fourth season with the Browns, who drafted him in the third round in 2022 out of UAB.

Shining opposite All-Pro pass-rusher Myles Garrett, Wright has three sacks, 24 tackles (nine for losses), three QB hits and one forced fumble in nine games (four starts) this season.

Wright has tallied nine sacks, 85 tackles, nine QB hits, seven passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 46 career games (10 starts).

–Field Level Media