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Free agent wide receiver Calvin Austin III has agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $4.5 million with the New York Giants, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincoln. Austin joins the team after spending the first several seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Giants were searching for additional receiving depth after wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson left the team in free agency to reunite with former Giants head coach Brian Daboll, who recen

Quarterback Geno Smith expressed strong confidence about returning to the New York Jets, saying the team will be getting an improved version of the player who previously left the organization. Speaking to reporters during a virtual media session on Thursday, Smith explained that he still believes he has several productive years remaining in the National Football League. Because of his experience and growth, he believes he is now a more complete quarterback than during his ear

The New York Giants made several aggressive moves during the opening days of the NFL’s legal negotiating window, but their most impactful acquisition may be tight end Isaiah Likely. According to ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan, the Giants quickly reached agreements with seven players, including four who previously played for the Baltimore Ravens. These moves reflect the influence of new head coach John Harbaugh, who is working to bring elements of Baltimore’s culture and off ensi

The Cincinnati Bengals recently signed defensive tackle Jonathan Allen to a two-year contract worth $26 million. Despite the team’s need for defensive improvement, the signing has received a low evaluation, earning a grade of D. Concerns center on Allen’s declining performance and whether the Bengals are paying too much for a player whose production has dropped in recent seasons. Just one year earlier, Allen signed with the Minnesota Vikings after being released by the Washin

The Minnesota Vikings made a surprising but potentially valuable move by signing quarterback Kyler Murray to a one-year contract worth $1.3 million. Because Murray is still owed $36.8 million in guaranteed money from the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona will pay most of his salary while Minnesota gets the former Pro Bowl quarterback at the veteran minimum. From a value perspective, the signing could be a major success for the Vikings. Minnesota’s decision to bring in Murray reflect

The New England Patriots have signed guard Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year contract worth $42 million. The move addresses a pressing need on the Patriots’ offensive line by acquiring a free agent from a division rival. Vera-Tucker joins New England following a triceps injury that caused him to miss his final season with the New York Jets. While he possesses notable potential as a guard, his history of injuries presents a significant risk. When healthy, Vera-Tucker has been