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BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills Acquire Stefon Diggs

by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 17, 2020 | Featured, NFL

We have a third blockbuster trade on the first day of legal tampering and it’s another wide receiver on the move.

The Minnesota Vikings sent disgruntled wide receiver, Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. In case you missed it, Diggs sent off a couple of tweets earlier in the day to let it be known that he was ready for a move:

it’s time for a new beginning.
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) March 16, 2020

Nah this ain’t one of them times champ. Somethings going to happen.
— DIGGS (@stefondiggs) March 16, 2020

Before the day was over, Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer reported that Diggs would be on the move:

Bills have acquired @stefondiggs in a trade from the Vikings. @NFLonFOX
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) March 17, 2020

ESPN’s Adam Schefter followed up with a full breakdown of the trade:

Compensation update: Bills are trading a 1st-round pick, a 5th-round pick, a 6th-round pick and a 2021 4th-round pick for Vikings WR Stefon Diggs and a 2020 7th-round pick, source tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

After seeing DeAndre Hopkins get moved for only second round and future draft pick, the Vikings made away like bandits with the amount of draft compensation they were able to get back from Buffalo.

For the Bills, they are trying to surround Josh Allen with the necessary weapons to ensure that the young quarterback can play at a high level. In Diggs, he gets a speedy receiver who’s young and is coming off back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons.

Stefon Diggs details:
* Under contract for four more seasons at a base value of $45.1M
* Just 26 years old
* Back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons
* Averaged a career-best 17.9 yards/catch in 2019
* Elite speed/vertical threat
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 17, 2020

Things are changing rapidly in the NFL and it looks like the Bills are pushing their chips all-in to try and knock the New England Patriots off the top of the AFC East pedestal after 20 years of dominance.

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DeForest Buckner Traded to the Indianapolis Colts

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by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 16, 2020 | Featured, NFL

Ladies and gentlemen, we have another blockbuster deal.

After seeing one Pro Bowl talent leave the division, the AFC South recouped another as the Indianapolis Colts acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner in exchange for the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

In the end, it seems like the San Francisco 49ers chose Arik Armstrad (who they re-signed to a five-year $85 million contract) over Buckner.

I want to thank the 49ers Organization for taking a chance on me 4 years ago. You’ve given me the opportunity to live my dream and start my own legacy. It’s been one hell of a journey, from 2-14 my rookie year to the Super Bowl this past season… https://t.co/IJzEU8R8hw
— DeForest Buckner (@DeForestBuckner) March 16, 2020

Buckner was a huge part of the vaunted Niners defense that helped propel the team to the Super Bowl last season. His ability to create interior pressure in the pocket from his position is second to only Los Angeles Ram’s stalwart, Aaron Donald.

San Francisco will now possess two first round picks in the upcoming draft (13 and 31) and will likely look to bring in two highly capable players who can keep the team playing at the top of the game.

The Colts are getting a game-changer and the sides agreed to a deal that will pay him like one. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on the terms of the new deal:

The #Colts are giving DL DeForest Bucker a huge extension worth $21M, source said. And Indy continues to invest in defense. https://t.co/xeM7lv1AmU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

Former Colts great, Robert Mathis sees big things coming for this Indianapolis Defense this season:

If this is legit…..
J Hou ,De Buck, Nico Autry
Kemo Turay, Big Grove, Ben Banogu and more to come
i #RobertNathanMathis had no input on this but I will certainly raise a glass of #Yakk to this
😎😎😎😎
— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) March 16, 2020

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BREAKING NEWS: DeAndre Hopkins Traded to the Arizona Cardinals

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by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 16, 2020 | Featured, NFL

While we still wait to see where Tom Brady ultimately ends up, the perceived holding pattern that the rest of the league was supposed to be in has not come to fruition at all. Moves are being made left and right.

The biggest move of the day comes as the Houston Texans made the surprising choice of dealing All-Pro wide receiver, DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals.

DeAndre Hopkins and a fourth round pick go to Cards for David Johnson and a second round pick this year and a fourth round pick next year.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) March 16, 2020

At first, the Texans trading for David Johnson was reported and people were quick to imagine what a Texans offense led by Deshaun Watson with all those weapons would look like:

Deshaun Watson throwing to DeAndre Hopkins, Will Fuller and Kenny Stills with David Johnson and Duke Johnson out of the backfield.
Let's go.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

But then, ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the bomb on the world:

Texans are trading DeAndre Hopkins to Arizona, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

People were critical of how Bill O’Brien operates as de facto general manager last season when he made some all-in moves to the start of the 2019 year. Now that he officially has the title this swap will go down as his first true move with control.

This is the third trade for a running back that Houston has made in the last three months. With Lamar Miller and Carlos Hyde on the open market, Houston did need some reinforcements in their backfield.

Rumors of the team potentially moving on from Hopkins started to leak out earlier today but the team moved on just as quickly as the rumors began.

The Cardinals now get a true number one receiver for reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, Kyler Murray to throw to while also bringing back Larry Fitzgerald and Kenyan Drake (franchise tag). Hopkins has been absolutely stellar in recent years:

Over the past five seasons, DeAndre Hopkins has:
▪️504 catches (2nd most in NFL)
▪️6,590 receiving yards (2nd most in NFL)
▪️46 receiving TD (2nd most in NFL)
What a day for the Cardinals.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

Arizona feels like the winner here and Chase Edmonds wasn’t afraid to let everyone know:

Yooooo finally. We got a whole ass armed robbery😂😂😂😂😂😂
— Chase Edmonds (@ChaseEdmonds22) March 16, 2020

Patrick Peterson is also happy with the deal:

.@K1 + @LarryFitzgerald + @DeAndreHopkins = PROBLEMS
— Patrick Peterson /P2 (@P2) March 16, 2020

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2020 NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Live Blog

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by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 16, 2020 | Featured, NFL

Stick with us here for all the breaking news and signings that happen during day one of the NFL Free Agency tampering period.

12:38 PM EST

Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns are working to close a deal on Austin Hooper, making him the game's highest paid tight end, per source. Other teams can swoop in late but Browns the leader.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 16, 2020

1:02 PM EST

Ereck Flowers to the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins agree to terms with Ereck Flowers $30M over 3 years with $19.95M fully guaranteed, per @RosenhausSports
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

1:16 PM EST

Arik Armstead Stays in San Francisco

The #49ers are giving star DL Arik Armstead a 5-year deal, sources say, avoiding the franchise tag and locking him up long-term. He gets up to $85M on his new deal.💰💰💰
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

1:59 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys sign Blake Jarwin to an extension

The #Cowboys are signing TE Blake Jarwin to a 3-year extension worth up to $24.25M, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. He gets $9.25M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

2:10 PM EST

Nick Kwiatkoski to the Las Vegas Raiders

Done deal. LB Nick Kwiatkoski is first Las Vegas #Raiders free agent signing. Terms to come.
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 16, 2020

2:23 PM EST

Shaq Lawson to the Miami Dolphins

The #Dolphins are expected to sign former #Bills first-round pass-rusher Shaq Lawson, sources say. He had 6.5 sacks last year and will help Miami affect the quarterback.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

3:37 PM EST

Jason Pierre-Paul Re-Signs with Tampa Bay

Buccaneers re-sign Jason Pierre-Paul to two-year, $27M deal. (via @RapSheet) pic.twitter.com/XcdJIDpxl6
— NFL (@NFL) March 16, 2020

4:08 PM EST

Washington Redskins Re-Sign Jon Bostic

The #Redskins are re-signing LB Jon Bostic on a 2-year deal worth $6.6M, sources say.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

5:03 PM EST

Cleveland Browns sign Jack Conklin

Jack Conklin agreed to a 3-year deal with the Browns for $42M with $30M fully guarantee, per @RosenhausSports. He earns $20mil in the first year. Wanted to keep it short due to the projected increases in the salary cap. Conklin will only be 28 when this deal expires.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

5:06 PM EST

New Orleans Saints Re-Sign David Onyemata

DT David Onyemata headed back to the #Saints, source says. Big keep for New Orleans.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

5:22 PM EST

Detroit Lions sign Halapoulivaati Vaitai

Former #Eagles OL Big V agrees to a deal with the #Lions: 5 years, $50m, source said.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 16, 2020

5:31 PM EST

Cleveland Browns Sign Case Keenum

Browns reached agreement with former Redskins' QB Case Keenum on a three-year, $18 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

6:02 PM EST

Denver Broncos sign Graham Glasgow

Broncos signing OL Graham Glasgow to a four-year, $44 million contract, including $26 million guaranteed, @SPORTSTARSNYC tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

6:23 PM EST

Tennessee Titans Re-Sign Dennis Kelly

The Titans are re-signing OT Dennis Kelly to a three-year, $21M deal with $8.75M guaranteed, per source. A chance for Kelly to take over Jack Conklin’s starring role.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 16, 2020

6:31 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Sign Clay Fejedelem

Thrilled for @ClayFejedelem agreeing to a 3 year deal with the @MiamiDolphins
— Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7) March 16, 2020

6:41 PM EST

James Bradberry to the New York Giants

Source: FA CB James Bradberry going to the #Giants…3 yr $45M with $32M guaranteed.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

6:50 PM EST

Wes Schweitzer to the Washington Redskins

#Redskins are signing former #Falcons G Wes Schweitzer, source says. He gets $13.5 million over three years.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

6:51 PM EST

Miami Dolphins Adding Byron Jones

Source: The #Dolphins are getting #Cowboys FA CB Byron Jones. A massive deal for the now highest-paid corner.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020

7:05 PM EST

Stephen Weatherly to the Carolina Panthers

Congratulations Stephen. I am proud of you and I know the best is yet to come. Charlotte, @Panthers fans, you got a great one. You have a huge heart and will have an instant impact on that community. Minnesota will miss you dearly pic.twitter.com/zoEumlHo2r
— Blake Baratz (@blakebaratz) March 16, 2020

7:11 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens Signing Michael Brockers

The #Ravens have agreed to a deal with DL Michael Brockers, his agent @ScottCasterline. That is one strong defensive line.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

7:34 PM EST

Carolina Panthers Add Juston Burris

Juston Burris is going to the Panthers 2-yr, $8 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

7:42 PM EST

Jimmy Graham Joining the Chicago Bears

Jimmy Graham to the Bears on a two-year, $16 million deal, including $9 million guaranteed, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2020

7:59 PM EST

Kyle Van Noy Signs with the Miami Dolphins

#Dolphins have agreed to terms with LB Kyle Van Noy, source says. Reunited with Brian Flores.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2020

8:01 PM EST

Javon Hargrave Going to the Philadelphia Eagles

Former Steelers’ NT Javon Hargrave reached agreement with the Eagles on a three-year, $39m deal with $26M fully guaranteed, @RosenhausSports tells ESPN. Hargrave becomes the highest paid nose tackle in the NFL.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

8:01 PM EST

49ers Give Shon Coleman a One-Year Extension

The #49ers have signed T Shon Coleman to a one-year extension.https://t.co/o1berZa1zQ
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) March 17, 2020

8:15 PM EST

Eric Murray Agrees to Deal with the Houston Texans

Former Browns’ S Eric Murray reached agreement with the Houston Texans on a three-year deal worth up to $20.25 million, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

9:11 PM EST

New York Jets Add George Fant

Former Seahawks’ OT George Fant reached agreement with the Jets on a three-year, $30 million deal that includes $13.7 million guaranteed, per @JFowlerESPN and me.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

9:26 PM EST

Houston Texans Re-Sign A.J. McCarron

The #Texans are bringing back QB AJ McCarron, who announced the deal on Instagram pic.twitter.com/YWyU2Ln1Ik
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

9:38 PM EST

Jamie Collins Agrees to Deal with the Detroit Lions

For the #Lions and LB Jamie Collins, it’s a 3-year worth $30M, source said. The deal includes $18M fully guaranteed. A nice payday and a reunion with coach Matt Patricia.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

9:43 PM EST

Marcus Mariota Heading to the Las Vegas Raiders

Done deal. Terms in a bit. https://t.co/rylgyvHJeS
— Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) March 17, 2020

9:53 PM EST

A.J. Klein Signs with the Buffalo Bills

Former #Saints LB A.J. Klein agreed to terms with the #Bills, source said. 3 years, $18m. $9.7m fully guaranteed.
HC Sean McDermott coached him when he was DC with the #Panthers.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 17, 2020

10:06 PM EST

Seattle Seahawks Re-Sign Jarran Reed

The #Seahawks are re-signing DT Jarran Reed to a two-year, $23 million contract, source said. Short deal that gets a good player back to the market at age 29.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 17, 2020

10:20 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs Bring Back Chad Henne

The Chiefs has re-signed Chad Henne to a 2-year deal, a source tells me.
— Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) March 17, 2020

10:55 PM EST

Amari Cooper Staying With the Dallas Cowboys

Amari Cooper intends to re-sign with the Dallas Cowboys on a 5-year, $100 million deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 17, 2020

11:21 PM EST

Kendall Fuller Signing With the Washington Redskins

#Chiefs FA CB Kendall Fuller, a versatile defensive piece, is headed to the #Redskins, per me and @TomPelissero. He gets a four-year deal worth roughly $40M.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 17, 2020

11:40 PM EST

Houston Texans Agree to Terms With Randall Cobb

The #Texans have agreed to terms with WR @rcobb18 on a 3-year $27M deal with $18.75 guaranteed #Texans @nflnetwork
— James Jones (@89JonesNTAF) March 17, 2020

11:46 PM EST

Nicholas Williams Joining the Detroit Lions

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1239760021866586112?s=21

12:20 AM EST

New York Giants Sign Blake Martinez

https://twitter.com/mikegarafolo/status/1239768610857500672?s=21

12:27 AM EST

San Francisco 49ers Re-Sign Jimmy Ward

https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/1239770299178135557?s=21

Mar 16, 2020 No Comments

2020 NFL Free Agency: Who Got Franchise Tagged?

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by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 16, 2020 | Featured, NFL

The NFL offseason is officially here and the first part has concluded. The window for teams to place a franchise tag — and they can only use one per team with the new CBA ratified — has come and gone. Below is a recap of which teams used their tag (along with which tag they used) and what potential free agent they decided to keep off the market for now.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

RB, Kenyan Drake (Transition)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

LB, Matt Judon (Non-Exclusive)

CINCINNATI BENGALS

WR, AJ Green

DALLAS COWBOYS

QB, Dak Prescott

DENVER BRONCOS

S, Justin Simmons (Non-Exclusive)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

DE, Yannick Ngakoue (Non-Exclusive)

KANSAS CITY CHEIFS

DT, Chris Jones

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

TE, Hunter Henry (Non-Exclusive)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

S, Anthony Harris

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OG, Joe Thuney

NEW YORK GIANTS

DE, Leonard Williams

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

LB, Bud Dupree

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

OLB, SHAQUIL BARRETT

TENNESSEE TITANS

RB, Derrick Henry (Non-Exclusive)

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

OG, Brandon Scherff

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New England Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty

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by Brandon Jefferson | Mar 15, 2020 | Featured, NFL

There’s been another big move in “pre-agency”. After the Tennessee Titans locked up Ryan Tannehill, the New England Patriots just re-signed a vital piece to their team. The quarterback of their defense, safety Devin McCourty and the team have agreed to terms on a new deal for the veteran playmaker.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the contract is for two years, $23 million with $17 million guaranteed:

The #Patriots are giving safety and team leader Devin McCourty a 2-year deal worth $23M, sources say. He gets $17M guaranteed – keeping him in New England for his career and allowing him to play with his brother again.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2020

However, the true news breaker was none other than McCourty himself. He took to YouTube to film a special edition of Double Coverage—a show that features himself and his twin brother Jason—to share the news that the he would remain in New England.

🚨BREAKING NEWS Live from the @McCourtyTwins in the #DoubleCoverage Studios! https://t.co/fgJqLWqZ1F 🚨
— Devin&Jason McCourty (@McCourtyTwins) March 15, 2020

The team had already announced they would be bringing back Jason McCourty and now the two will spend their third season playing together—the first of which resulted in a Super Bowl victory.

Early indications seem to suggest that Bill Belichick is more interested in keeping the team together as opposed to venturing into an on-the-fly rebuild or makeover for the franchise.

Mar 15, 2020 No Comments

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BREAKING NEWS: Buffalo Bills Acquire Stefon Diggs

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2020 NFL Free Agency: Day 1 Live Blog

Austin Hooper to the Cleveland Browns

Ereck Flowers to the Miami Dolphins

Arik Armstead Stays in San Francisco

Dallas Cowboys sign Blake Jarwin to an extension

Nick Kwiatkoski to the Las Vegas Raiders

Shaq Lawson to the Miami Dolphins

Jason Pierre-Paul Re-Signs with Tampa Bay

Washington Redskins Re-Sign Jon Bostic

Cleveland Browns sign Jack Conklin

New Orleans Saints Re-Sign David Onyemata

Detroit Lions sign Halapoulivaati Vaitai

Cleveland Browns Sign Case Keenum

Denver Broncos sign Graham Glasgow

Tennessee Titans Re-Sign Dennis Kelly

Miami Dolphins Sign Clay Fejedelem

James Bradberry to the New York Giants

Wes Schweitzer to the Washington Redskins

Miami Dolphins Adding Byron Jones

Stephen Weatherly to the Carolina Panthers

Baltimore Ravens Signing Michael Brockers

Carolina Panthers Add Juston Burris

Jimmy Graham Joining the Chicago Bears

Kyle Van Noy Signs with the Miami Dolphins

Javon Hargrave Going to the Philadelphia Eagles

49ers Give Shon Coleman a One-Year Extension

Eric Murray Agrees to Deal with the Houston Texans

New York Jets Add George Fant

Houston Texans Re-Sign A.J. McCarron

Jamie Collins Agrees to Deal with the Detroit Lions

Marcus Mariota Heading to the Las Vegas Raiders

A.J. Klein Signs with the Buffalo Bills

Seattle Seahawks Re-Sign Jarran Reed

Kansas City Chiefs Bring Back Chad Henne

Amari Cooper Staying With the Dallas Cowboys

Kendall Fuller Signing With the Washington Redskins

Houston Texans Agree to Terms With Randall Cobb

Nicholas Williams Joining the Detroit Lions

New York Giants Sign Blake Martinez

San Francisco 49ers Re-Sign Jimmy Ward

2020 NFL Free Agency: Who Got Franchise Tagged?

ARIZONA CARDINALS

RB, Kenyan Drake (Transition)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

LB, Matt Judon (Non-Exclusive)

CINCINNATI BENGALS

WR, AJ Green

DALLAS COWBOYS

QB, Dak Prescott

DENVER BRONCOS

S, Justin Simmons (Non-Exclusive)

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS

DE, Yannick Ngakoue (Non-Exclusive)

KANSAS CITY CHEIFS

DT, Chris Jones

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

TE, Hunter Henry (Non-Exclusive)

MINNESOTA VIKINGS

S, Anthony Harris

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OG, Joe Thuney

NEW YORK GIANTS

DE, Leonard Williams

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

LB, Bud Dupree

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS

OLB, SHAQUIL BARRETT

TENNESSEE TITANS

RB, Derrick Henry (Non-Exclusive)

WASHINGTON REDSKINS

OG, Brandon Scherff

New England Patriots Re-Sign Devin McCourty

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