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Cam Newton’s contract shows Patriots are not promising him starting job
The incentive-laden deal gives New England insurance entering free agency but won’t prevent the team from making a major move for another QB.
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What is the legacy of Brees? Take your pick
Brees walks away as a “living legend,” having made his mark on and off the field.
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New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees retired, and the sports world paid tribute
Drew Brees’ retirement prompted an outpouring of appreciation from the NFL world.
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Saint goes marching out: Brees retires from NFL
Drew Brees announced his retirement after 20 NFL seasons on Sunday, writing on Instagram to Saints fans, “This is not goodbye, rather a new beginning.”
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Source: 49ers, Juszczyk agree on 5 years, $27M
The 49ers are re-signing FB Kyle Juszczyk to a five-year, $27 million deal that includes $10 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Packers keep RB Jones with 4-year, $48M deal
The Packers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal to re-sign running back Aaron Jones, his agent Drew Rosenhaus told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
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Sources: Texans acquire RT Cannon from Pats
The Texans have agreed to a trade with the Patriots to acquire right tackle Marcus Cannon, who opted out of the 2020 season, sources confirm to ESPN.
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Plenty of potential suitors if (when?) Jets opt to trade Sam Darnold
Should New York decide to move on at QB, ESPN’s Rich Cimini has five teams in mind for Sam Darnold’s future.
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NFL salary-cap space for all 32 teams: Who’s set to spend, who needs to save?
The Jaguars, Jets and Colts look to make the biggest splash, while several clubs are still trying to dig out of a negative cap hole.
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Sources: Chiefs to restructure Mahomes’ contract
The Chiefs are expected to convert quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ $21.7 million roster bonus to a signing bonus in an effort to save $17 million against the salary cap, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.