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Thu, August 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM GMT+2
Liz Roscher
Falcons 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.
Jackson, 27, is entering his fourth NFL season. He has played 17 games in each of the past two seasons with 1 career interception and 19 pass deflections. Barrett was selected in the seventh round (240th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft out of Michigan.
Trade: Panthers acquired cornerback Michael Jackson from the Seahawks in exchange for rookie linebacker Michael Barrett.
Commanders 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.
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
Lions 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.
Aaron 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+2
Liz Roscher
Will 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
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
Report: 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.
Bo 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.
Russell 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
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.”
Jahmyr Gibbs is “trending the right way” to be able to rejoin the Lions in time for their season opener after his hamstring injury. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
Tue, August 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM GMT+2
Yahoo Sports Staff
Majority 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.
Browns 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.
Commanders 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.
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
