New England Patriots C Ryan Wendell will receive an $850,000 signing bonus as part of his two-year deal that could be worth as much as $8.15 million. He’ll earn $1 million per season and has $2 million in roster bonuses per year and up to $1.3 million in performances bonuses for 2015.
Patriots | Ryan Wendell financials
Contrary to previous reports, Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said the team would be interested in free-agent WR DeSean Jackson (Eagles). ‘We’d be interested. He’s an intriguing player and we’ll take a look at him,’ Rivera said. ‘I just got word and this is surprising to hear. He’s an explosive player who has great vertical speed and is strong going to the ball.’
Panthers | Would be interested in DeSean Jackson
The New England Patriots re-signed sixth-year offensive lineman Ryan Wendell to a two-year deal worth a maximum $6.85 million. Will Wendell face competition from a draft pick?
Ryan Wendell reportedly re-signs with Patriots
Archie Griffin on union: ‘The players are not blind’
Archie Griffin on union: ‘The players are not blind’
The quarterbacks coaches for the Ravens, Eagles and Cowboys were among representatives from 22 NFL teams present at SMU’s pro day Friday morning. Most were here to see quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who stole the show with a sensational workout, which I covered more extensively here. Gilbert was one of 12 players who worked out on FieldTurf outdoors, but there were two other players of note: Kenneth Acker, CB: Acker (5-11 5/8, 190 pounds) worked out as a cornerback and looked pretty good. He showed he can backpedal well and has good break on the ball. He’s a good athlete. He ran the 40 in 4.50 and 4.53 seconds. He posted a 36-inch vertical and 9-9 broad jump. He had a 4.29 short shuttle […]
Garrett Gilbert, two others shine at SMU pro day
The Tennessee Titans are very likely to release RB Chris Johnson as soon as next week after failed trade attempts.
Titans | Very likely to release Chris Johnson next week
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have no interest in signing free-agent WR DeSean Jackson (Eagles).
Buccaneers | No interest in DeSean Jackson
The New York Jets remain interested in free-agent WR DeSean Jackson (Eagles), according to a source.
Jets | Still interested in DeSean Jackson
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed RB LeGarrette Blount (Patriots) to a two-year contract Friday, March 28. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Steelers | Sign LeGarrette Blount
LeGarrette Blount is heading to the Steel City, where the bruising running back will complement Le’Veon Bell in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ backfield.
LeGarrette Blount, Pittsburgh Steelers strike contract