10:55 AM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Timing and flexibility. These are at the heart of the New England Patriots‘ decision to bring quarterback Cam Newton back on a one-year deal that could be worth up to $14 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The timing is critical with NFL free agency set to begin Wednesday
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10:32 AM ET Quarterback Tom Brady has reached agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a four-year contract extension that voids to a one-year extension, sources have told ESPN. The deal ties Brady to Tampa through the 2022 season, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move saves the Buccaneers $19 million against the cap this
8:25 AM ET Cam Newton is re-signing with the Patriots on a one-year deal, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Newton, who turns 32 in May, hoped to return to New England after signing a modest one-year deal with them in 2020. On the “I Am Athlete” podcast in late February, he said he would be
8:42 AM ET OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Outside linebacker Pernell McPhee re-signed with the Baltimore Ravens on Friday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The return of McPhee provides some stability to the Ravens’ pass rush. McPhee was one of four Baltimore outside linebackers set to become unrestricted free agents who could begin to talk
7:00 AM ET NFL NationESPN NFL free agency kicks off next week and teams will be working with a salary cap of $182.5 million for the 2021 season, an 8% decrease from the $198.2 million cap in 2020. The cap has risen every year since 2011, but the reduced revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic
8:04 PM ET ESPN News Services The Chicago Bears have agreed to a five-year, $16 million extension with place kicker Cairo Santos, sources told ESPN. Santos took advantage of his opportunity after Eddy Pineiro injured his groin in August, making 30 of 32 field goals and 36 of 37 extra points. He set a franchise
7:31 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick showed his sense of humor for a good cause Thursday, allowing special-teamer Brandon King to give him a haircut like he hasn’t had since his teenage years to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital’s “Saving by Shaving” initiative. Belichick, 68, held his hair in his
4:05 PM ET Former Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram has reached agreement on a one-year deal worth up to $3 million with the Houston Texans, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Ingram will join a Texans backfield led by starter David Johnson, who agreed to a restructured contract to remain with the team. The
5:00 PM ET Marcel Louis-JacquesESPN BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills have agreed to a four-year contract extension with linebacker Matt Milano, the team announced on Thursday. The deal is worth $44 million with $24 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. In the days leading up to free agency, Buffalo made several moves
5:58 PM ET The Detroit Lions have informed slot cornerback Justin Coleman he will be released by the franchise, a source confirmed to ESPN on Thursday. Coleman is the second Detroit defensive back to learn of his pending release this offseason, joining Desmond Trufant. Earlier this month, when head coach Dan Campbell was asked about