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Read full articleLiveUpdated 52 min agoYahoo SportsNFL training camp 2024: Falcons reportedly sign CB A.J. Terrell to 4-year, $81M extensionyahoo sports staffThu, Aug 22, 2024, 5:53 PM
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- FeaturedThu, August 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherFalcons to sign CB A.J. Terrell to 4-year, $81M extension
The Falcons have been beefing up their defense, and their latest move is to lock down standout cornerback A.J. Terrell. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Atlanta has signed Terrell to a four-year, $81 million contract extension that includes a massive $65.8 million guaranteed. That’s the largest guarantee ever given to an NFL cornerback, and Terrell’s $20.25M average salary makes him the second-highest paid cornerback ever.
Over the last week or so, the Falcons have also traded for linebacker Matthew Judon and signed free agent safety Justin Simmons.
ESPN sources: Falcons are signing standout CB A.J. Terrell to a four-year, $81 million deal that includes $65.8 million in effectively full guarantees — the largest guarantee ever given to a corner on a four-year deal.Contract negotiated by David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith of… pic.twitter.com/QSIi3AwkZ7
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2024
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 5:52 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherCommanders trade WR Jahan Dotson to Eagles for picks
The Commanders have made a rare in-division trade. They’ve traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson, a 2022 first-round pick, to the Eagles. Dotson and a 2025 fifth-round pick are headed to Philly, while Washington receives a third-round pick and two seventh-round picks in the 2025 draft.
Washington selected Dotson with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 draft, but he has yet to deliver on the promise of that draft position. Now he’s getting a fresh start with the Eagles, who want to see what he can do without the expectations of a first-round pick on his head.
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We have agreed to terms on a trade with Washington Commanders for WR Jahan Dotson and a fifth-round pick in the 2025 draft in exchange for a third-round pick and two seventh-rounds picks from the 2025 draft. pic.twitter.com/slf7qTD0An
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 22, 2024
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 5:12 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherLions All-Pro OT Penei Sewell is fine after apparent foot injury
Lions players, coaches, and fans can all breathe a sigh of relief. Offensive tackle Penei Seawell is fine after sustaining what appeared to be a foot injury in Wednesday’s practice. Turns out he had just rolled his ankle and his MRI came back clean
Good news in Detroit. #Lions All-Pro OT Penei Sewell suffered a rolled ankle, a source told ESPN. No issues. He exited yesterday’s practice early and received an MRI while being evaluated for a foot injury, but is fine.
— Eric Woodyard (@E_Woodyard) August 22, 2024
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 5:08 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherAaron Rodgers done with preseason, will play next in Week 1
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is as ready for the regular season as he’s going to get. He will not play in the Jets preseason finale against the Giants on Saturday, and will next appear on the field in Week 1 when the Jets face the 49ers on Sept. 9.
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 4:59 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherWill Haason Reddick report to Jets? Not even Robert Saleh knows
The salary standoff between the Jets and Haason Reddick continues to drag on, and at this point no one knows how it might end. That includes head coach Robert Saleh — though no one is going to believe he “hasn’t really thought about” when Reddick will report.
Saleh on his confidence level that Reddick will report in time to play Week 1: “I don’t know. I haven’t really thought about it.” #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) August 22, 2024
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 2:36 PM GMT+2Liz RoscherCommanders trade for kicker Cade York
Source confirms: The #Commanders have traded for Cade York. https://t.co/aO3xYxoed3
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2024
- Thu, August 22, 2024 at 12:52 AM GMT+2Linval Joseph to the Cowboys
The Cowboys are shoring up the middle of their defense with veteran DT Linval Jospeh, who played for the Bills last season.
The #Cowboys are finalizing a deal with DT Linval Joseph, as @JosinaAnderson reported. Source says he gets $2.5 million guaranteed and can earn up to $4 million in his reunion with DC Mike Zimmer. pic.twitter.com/glNu03U18j
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) August 21, 2024
- Wed, August 21, 2024 at 9:26 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffReport: Lions All-Pro OT Penei Sewell being evaluated for foot injury
Sewell left practice on Wednesday. He signed a four-year, $112 million extension with the Lions in April, and he was named first-team All-Pro in 2023 and has been a Pro Bowler the past two years.
Detroit is holding its collective breath.
Lions RT Penei Sewell left practice Wednesday. He’s being evaluated for a foot injury, per the Lions.
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) August 21, 2024
- Wed, August 21, 2024 at 8:23 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffBo Nix officially named Broncos’ starting quarterback
Nix, the 12th overall pick in this past spring’s NFL Draft, has looked solid in the preseason. Now, head coach Sean Payton has named him QB1 for this season.
It’s Bo Time.HC Sean Payton has named Bo Nix our starting quarterback. pic.twitter.com/R80y6ziIcX
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) August 21, 2024
- Wed, August 21, 2024 at 7:22 PM GMT+2Sean LeahyJerod Mayo to name Patriots QB1 by Monday night
Jacoby Brissett remains the starter for now, but could Drake Maye steal the job for Week 1 over the next few days?
The Patriots are nearing a decision on their starting QB. Jerod Mayo said the team should know who it’ll be Monday night. “It’s still a competition and Jacoby (Brissett) is still QB1,” Mayo said.
— Chad Graff (@ChadGraff) August 21, 2024
- Wed, August 21, 2024 at 7:03 PM GMT+2Jori EpsteinJalen Hurts talks health now vs. injury-plagued 2023
Positive update from the Eagles’ QB.
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts after battling injuries last season: “I think I’m in a better place physically.” pic.twitter.com/ClwqYvu1q4
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) August 21, 2024
- Wed, August 21, 2024 at 6:59 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffRussell Wilson says he’s going to play in Saturday’s preseason finale
Wilson, who is currently trying to hold off Justin Fields in the Steelers’ QB competition, said Wednesday he’s going to play against the Lions on Saturday.
He’s been the favorite for the starting job for months and seems to have head coach Mike Tomlin’s backing. Wilson went 8-of-10 for 47 yards in the Steelers’ loss to the Bills in preseason Week 2, and neither he nor Fields have had much success leading Pittsburgh’s offense this month.
Russell Wilson said he’s going to play against Detroit in the final preseason game on Saturday
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) August 21, 2024
- Tue, August 20, 2024 at 10:41 PM GMT+2Ryan YoungLions RB Jahmyr Gibbs ‘trending’ to play Week 1
Jahmyr Gibbs is on pace to play in the Detroit Lions’ season opener.
Gibbs, who left practice earlier this month with a hamstring injury, is “trending the right way” to be available for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on Sept. 8. Gibbs is expected to return to practice next week, coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday, after their final preseason game this weekend.
“He’s trending the right way,” Campbell said, via ESPN. “Wish we had more practice with him, but as far as the health of it, he is healing and he’s on schedule to be back and get his legs back under him and we’ll see where he’s at.”
- Tue, August 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffMajority of Bears starters won’t play in preseason finale
Head coach Matt Eberflus said most of the starters, including QB Caleb Williams, will be held out of Chicago’s preseason finale at 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead.
#Bears coach Matt Eberflus says “the majority of the starters” will not play Thursday night at Kansas City.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) August 20, 2024
Caleb Williams is one of those starters who will NOT play https://t.co/3ljHpXi9aA
— Courtney Cronin (@CourtneyRCronin) August 20, 2024
- Tue, August 20, 2024 at 6:14 PM GMT+2Sean LeahyBrowns expect starters to play Saturday against Seahawks; Watson status TBD
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski added that he would make a decision on Deshaun Watson’s status later in the week. Stefanski said that he doesn’t believe it’s necessary for Watson to face contact before Week 1.
“He’s played a lot of football. He’s confident.”
#Browns Kevin Stefanski: All of the starters should expect to play on Saturday in Seattle.
— Brad Stainbrook (@StainbrookNFL) August 20, 2024
- Mon, August 19, 2024 at 8:19 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffReport: Eagles OL Mekhi Becton dodges major injury
Becton should be fine for the Eagles’ Week 1 game against the Packers in Brazil.
#Eagles G/T Mekhi Becton, who left practice on Sunday with a leg injury, avoided anything serious and should be fine, per sources. The rejuvenated Becton is the favorite to start at RG in Week 1 vs the #Packers in Brazil. pic.twitter.com/o01teq6x7E
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) August 19, 2024
- Mon, August 19, 2024 at 8:05 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffCommanders officially name Jayden Daniels starting QB
What was expected is now official: Jayden Daniels will be Washington’s starting quarterback.
Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in this past April’s NFL Draft, and went 10-of-12 for 78 yards in the Commanders’ preseason loss to the Dolphins over the weekend. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner earned solid reviews in joint practices last week with Miami, and looked good in his preseason debut against the Jets on August 10 too.
Jayden Daniels has been named the starting quarterback pic.twitter.com/iGrHggN2nP
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 19, 2024
- Mon, August 19, 2024 at 5:51 PM GMT+2Yahoo Sports StaffCowboys officially sign DE Carl Lawson
Lawson spent the past three seasons with the Jets, and is two years removed from a seven-sack campaign. Last season, he was hindered by a back injury in preseason and ultimately fell out of the Jets’ pass rush rotation.
The eighth-year pro has also played for the Bengals, where he was originally drafted in the fourth round in 2017. He has 27 career sacks.
The @dallascowboys signed DE Carl Lawson and placed OT Earl Bostick on Reserve/Injured.
— Dallas Cowboys Public Relations (@DallasCowboysPR) August 19, 2024
- Mon, August 19, 2024 at 2:16 AM GMT+2Ryan YoungSteelers RB Jaylen Warren to miss multiple weeks
Jaylen Warren may be sidelined for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener this fall. Warren went down with a hamstring injury in their preseason loss to the Buffalo Bills on Saturday.
Though specifics are not yet known, Warren will miss “multiple weeks” due to the injury, the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Sunday.
Warren ran for a career-high 784 yards and four touchdowns last season, his second with the Steelers.
The Steelers will open the regular season against the Atlanta Falcons on Sept. 8, which is exactly three weeks away. Warren’s status for that matchup is now in doubt.
- Mon, August 19, 2024 at 2:09 AM GMT+2Ryan YoungSteelers center Nate Herbig out with torn rotator cuff
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without center Nate Herbig for the forseeable future. Herbig sustained a torn rotator cuff in training camp last week, according to ESPN’s Brooke Pryor. Though specifics aren’t yet known, he’s expected to miss a significant amount of time.
Herbig was the Steelers’ top reserve lineman last season, and he was active for all 17 games. With him now out, rookie center Zach Frazier will likely start at center this fall. Frazier was selected in the second round of the draft out of West Virginia.
“Zach’s a hard worker,” Steelers quarterback Justin Fields said Thursday, via ESPN. “He’s humble, doesn’t say much, but boy, he works. So glad to have him on the o-line and I mean, he’s a strong, strong boy.
“He’s smart too, so it’s great to see a rookie that young, that smart controlling where the protections are going. I’ll flip a protection, and he already had done it before I’ll even do it sometimes. So just seeing that from him, knowing how smart he is, is definitely a good thing to see.”
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