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Packers QB Love agrees to terms on 4-year contract extension worth $220 million, AP source says
Steve Megargee, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 8:10 p.m. | Save Story
A person familiar with the situation says Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has agreed to terms on a four-year contract extension worth $220 million. The person spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the deal has not been announced. Love's new deal includes a $75 million signing bonus and $155 million in new guarantees. The new deal comes after Love led the NFL's youngest team to a 10-9 record and playoff berth last season in his first year as a starter while stepping up to the challenge of replacing four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers
Crosby, Wilkins give the Raiders one of the NFL's more talented defensive lines
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line is ranked ninth in the NFL by Pro Football Focus and the the offseason signing of tackle Christian Wilkins is one of the major reasons why. Wilkins, who spent five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, finally gives end Maxx Crosby a running mate on his level. The defensive line has performed well early in training camp in 11-on-11 drills. Quarterbacks Aidan O'Connell and Gardner Minshew are being forced to make quick decisions and their passes often wind up on the ground or in a defender's hands. Crosby says winning football games is all that matters.
Bills co-owner Kim Pegula helps break team huddle in latest sign of her recovery from cardiac arrest
John Wawrow, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Buffalo Bills co-owner Kim Pegula showed significant signs in her recovery from a debilitating cardiac arrest by being escorted to the field by her husband to help break the post-practice team huddle. This marked the first time Pegula was seen publicly walking on her own since going into cardiac arrest in June 2022, shortly after celebrating her 53rd birthday. Pegula spent the first two days of camp watching practice from the family's SUV. As practice was ending Friday, Terry Pegula escorted his wife by hand to the team gathered near the goal line, where a video posted by the Bills shows Kim Pegula raising her left arm and joining hands with left tackle Dion Dawkins as quarterback Josh Allen breaks the huddle.
Lamar Jackson sidelined again with a lingering illness after practicing once since start of camp
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 3:55 p.m. | Save Story
Lamar Jackson was sidelined again. The Baltimore Ravens say he's still being evaluated by their medical team. Jackson has practiced only once since training camp began for the full squad Sunday. He left the Wednesday session early. Coach John Harbaugh says he's confident Jackson will be back soon, but he described the situation as unpredictable. Veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy was also held out Friday because of a neck issue.
Saints reserve QB Jake Haener diagnosed with skin cancer, but remains at camp
Brett Martel, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 3:52 p.m. | Save Story
New Orleans Saints reserve quarterback Jake Haener is balancing a recent skin cancer diagnosis with his effort to secure a job backing up starter Derek Carr. Haener shared his diagnosis on Friday when he was asked about a small circular adhesive bandage on his right cheek. The 25-year-old Haener is a second-year pro out of Fresno State who was selected in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL draft. He says he learned a little more than a week ago that he had a form of skin cancer that is rare for people his age. Haener says doctors are trying to determine his course of treatment and it's not clear yet how it might interfere with his second NFL season.
The 49ers offensive line tested in camp without All-Pro Trent Williams
Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 3:47 p.m. | Save Story
The San Francisco 49ers haven't made substantial investments in the offensive line, believing coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme and a deep group of playmakers can make up for any deficiencies. That theory is being put to the test early in training camp when the one linemen that the 49ers have paid big money to is holding out with three-time All-Pro Trent Williams seeking an improved contract. Williams' holdout extended to a fourth day on Friday and offensive line coach Chris Foerster said it's important to get Williams into camp "as soon as possible."
Bolles lobbies for his next contract after watching Meinerz get a big extension from the Broncos
Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 3:28 p.m. | Save Story
Left tackle Garett Bolles is lobbying for another contract as he enters his eighth season as the anchor of the Denver Broncos' offensive line. Teammate Quinn Meinerz showed up to training camp in a gold suit to celebrate the four-year, $80 million deal he just signed. Bolles is entering the final year of his four-year, $68 million extension. Bolles said he's made it clear to the Broncos that he wants to finish his career in Denver.
Malik Nabers delivering big catches for the Giants early in training camp
Tom Canavan, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Three days into training camp and Malik Nabers is delivering on the expectations of being a play-making wide receiver who can eat chunks of yards for the New York Giants offense in a single play. The No. 6 overall pick in the draft has gone deep every day and most of the time it has been going against cornerback Deonte Banks, the team's No. 1 pick last year and already their top defensive back. Granted, it's early in training camp and Nabers has a long way to go, but so far his is making a big impression.
Dolphins sign QB Tua Tagovailoa to a 4-year, $212M contract extension, according to report
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 2:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Miami Dolphins have signed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to a four-year contract extension valued at a franchise-record $212.4 million. Athletes First, the agency that represents Tagovailoa, provided contract terms to ESPN. At an average of $53.1 million per year, Tagovailoa will rank third in the NFL in quarterback pay behind Jacksonville's Trevor Lawrence and Cincinnati's Joe Burrow. The deal includes $167 million guaranteed. Tagovailoa was still playing under the contract he signed when the Dolphins made him the fifth overall selection of the 2020 draft.
Drake Maye has at times looked like the quarterback answer the Patriots have been seeking
Brendan Mcgair, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
Drake Maye has at times looked like the answer to the quarterback conundrum the New England Patriots have been seeking since Tom Brady's departure in 2020. The third overall draft pick made the play of the day during Friday's training camp practice when he connected with fellow rookie Ja'Lynn Polk, who leaped over two defenders to make the down-field catch. The reception prompted loud cheers from the crowd and Maye's offensive teammates hustled in Polk's direction to congratulate him. Maye was also intercepted by edge rusher Matthew Judon on a pass that was intended for running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Browns RB Chubb does post-practice sprints as he continues rapid recovery from gruesome knee injury
Tom Withers, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
as he recovers from a season-ending knee injury that required two surgeries. With Browns owner Jimmy Haslam watching from the sideline, Chubb powered up and down the field at the Greenbrier Resort's training center. The 28-year-old appeared to be running at full speed and looked like himself. The Browns asked media members in attendance not to record or photograph Chubb during the workout. The session was another major step in a remarkable recovery for Chubb, who suffered a gruesome left knee injury in Week 2 last season.
Chiefs could go back to a WR committee for third straight season
Herbie Teope, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 1:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Kansas City Chiefs incorporated a committee approach at wide receiver over the past two seasons. The Chiefs addressed the position by using a first-round pick on Xavier Worthy during the 2024 NFL Draft and signing speedster Hollywood Brown to a one-year contract during free agency. But despite the infusion of talent to a wideout group consisting of Rashee Rice, Skyy Moore, Kadarius Toney, Mecole Hardman and Justin Watson, the Chiefs might be looking at another wide receiver-by-committee strategy. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes says "I don't know if there will necessarily be one guy, but I think we got a lot of explosive guys."
Aaron Rodgers showing the Jets that the red zone shouldn't be a danger zone for them this season
Dennis Waszak Jr., Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Aaron Rodgers gave the New York Jets a glimpse of what they sorely missed last season with him on the sideline. The 40-year-old quarterback efficiently tossed the football around during the team's third practice of training camp Friday and was deadly accurate in the red zone. Two drives inside the 20-yard line, two touchdowns. The Jets ranked last in the league in red zone scoring percentage last season at 32.4% after Rodgers was lost for the season with a torn Achilles tendon.
Patriots sign safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo says
The Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 12:40 p.m. | Save Story
The New England Patriots signed safety Jabrill Peppers to a contract extension, head coach Jerod Mayo said before Friday's practice. The 28-year-old Peppers is entering his third season with the Patriots. Last year, he recorded two interceptions and made 78 tackles in 15 games. Mayo says "he really embodies everything that we want on the field, you know, he's very selfless. He's out there flying around all the time and it's good to get that deal done." Peppers was originally drafted by Cleveland in 2017 and spent two seasons with the Browns before playing for the New York Giants for three seasons from 2019-21.
49ers left tackle Trent Williams earns No. 1 spot in the AP's top 5 offensive linemen rankings
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 12:35 p.m. | Save Story
Three-time All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams was voted the top offensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five offensive linemen, basing selections on current status entering the 2024 season. Williams is an 11-time Pro Bowl pick and the anchor of San Francisco's dominant line. He received six of eight first-place votes in the AP survey. Penei Sewell and Zack Martin got the other first-place votes. Sewell finished second followed by Lane Johnson, Martin and Tristan Wirfs.
Raiders coach Antonio Pierce says video of Kermit doll wearing Mahomes jersey has been addressed
Mark Anderson, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 12:22 p.m. | Save Story
Las Vegas Raiders coach Antonio Pierce said Friday that the team has addressed a video in which rookie safety Trey Taylor was seen playing with a Kermit the Frog doll wearing a Patrick Mahomes jersey, an apparent jab at the Chiefs QB. But the coach didn't elaborate how. A Raiders fans attending the team's training camp in Costa Mesa, California, reportedly brought the doll. Taylor is seen on the video laughing with other players while placing the puppet on his right hand. The Kermit doll likely is a reference to the sound of Mahomes' voice.
Jayden Daniels says it's 'not a problem' not to be named the Commanders' starting QB yet
Bobby Bancroft, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 11:51 a.m. | Save Story
Jayden Daniels says he is not bothered by Dan Quinn not yet naming him the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback. Daniels on Friday in his first public comments at training camp said he likes competing and it was not a problem at all not to be anointed the starter. The 2023 Heisman Trophy winner and No. 2 NFL draft pick figures to be under center for Washington in Week 1. But Quinn earlier in the week said he did not want to rush the process of Daniels and the rest of the team knowing the 23-year-old is ready for that role.
Falcons offensive line knows protecting Cousins is vital to team's hopes for a winning season
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 11:36 a.m. | Save Story
Protecting the quarterback will be more important than ever for the Atlanta Falcons with Kirk Cousins taking snaps. That's not just because Cousins is returning from a torn right Achilles tendon. Guard Matthew Bergeron offered the reminder after Friday's practice that Cousins is "kind of old as well." Cousins will be 36 when the Falcons open the regular season. Cousins' age didn't stop the Falcons from signing the quarterback in March to a four-year, $180 million deal with $100 million guaranteed. Cousins' health is a major key to Atlanta's hopes of making the playoffs for the first season since 2017.
Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett is the No. 1 defensive lineman in AP's top 5 rankings
Rob Maaddi, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett was voted the top defensive lineman in the league by The Associated Press. A panel of eight AP Pro Football Writers ranked the top five defensive linemen, basing selections on current status entering the 2024 season. Garrett received six first-place votes. T.J. Watt and Chris Jones each got one. Garrett and Micah Parsons were the only players selected on every ballot. Parsons finished second followed by Watt, Jones and Nick Bosa.
