10:18 AM ET The Atlanta Falcons are releasing two-time Pro Bowl running back Devonta Freeman with three years and $21 million remaining on his contract, a source confirmed to ESPN on Monday. The move saves $3.5 million against the salary cap ahead of free agency, with the Falcons lacking cap space. It leaves $6 million
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9:57 AM ET The Pittsburgh Steelers have franchise tagged linebacker Bud Dupree, the team announced Monday. While the franchise tag figures for the 2020 season have not yet been released, the tag for a linebacker in 2019 was $15.4 million. Dupree, who turned 27 in February, was the Steelers’ first-round draft pick (No. 22 overall)
10:37 AM ET FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys have placed the exclusive franchise tag on Dak Prescott, a source told ESPN on Monday, although the ultimate goal remains to have the quarterback signed to a long-term contract. With the move, the Cowboys have until July 15 to work out a long-term contract. If no
9:27 AM ET Former Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey has agreed to a 2-year, $16 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, according to his agency, Sportstars. The Browns tried to renegotiate Kirksey’s contract but released him last week after the sides couldn’t come to an agreement, a source told ESPN. He was due to
8:45 AM ET The Kansas City Chiefs were unable to reach a long-term deal with Chris Jones before Monday’s deadline to use the franchise tag, so they placed the tag on their star defensive lineman, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tag numbers have not been released yet, but last season defensive ends got $17.128
8:31 AM ET The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have placed the franchise tag on linebacker Shaquil Barrett, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A source told ESPN’s Jenna Laine that Barrett will be tagged as an outside linebacker. While the franchise tag figures for the 2020 season have not yet been released, the tag for a
8:20 AM ET DeMaurice Smith, the executive director of the NFL Players Association, understands that there are doubters about the deal that players got in the latest collective bargaining agreement, but he feels that the gains are “huge.” Players narrowly voted 1,019-959 to approve the proposed CBA, which will expand the season to 17 games
8:22 AM ET The New York Giants are expected to place their tag on defensive lineman Leonard Williams on Monday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The Giants want Williams back and are unwilling to let him leave via free agency, according to Schefter. The Giants acquired Williams from the New York Jets in a
7:56 PM ET FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty announced the news of his own signing Sunday night, saying he is foregoing free agency to return to the team this season. The deal is for two years and $23 million, a source told ESPN. McCourty made the announcement on his “Double Coverage”
7:56 PM ET The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $12 million extension with defensive tackle Tyeler Davison, who started 12 of 16 games in his first year with the team last season. Davison’s deal includes $4.5 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN. He signed a one-year contract worth $895,000 with the Falcons in 2019