Cincinnati Bengals LB Marquis Flowers was acquired by the New England Patriots Tuesday, Aug. 29, in exchange for a seventh-round pick.
Monthly Archives: August 2017
Lions | Matthew Stafford guaranteed $92 million
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s five-year deal includes a $50 million signing bonus and $92 million guaranteed, which are both NFL highs, according to a source. The deal will average $27 million annually, which will be an NFL record. Stafford will be guaranteed $60.5 million at signing and $86 million by the start of Year 2 of the contract, which starts next March, a league source said. The full $92 million is guaranteed upon Year 3.
Patriots | Danny Amendola is as healthy as ever
New England Patriots WR Danny Amendola said he feels ‘as good as I’ve ever felt’ and mentioned that he’s ‘healthy and ready to go.’
Dolphins | Jay Cutler feeling ‘really good’
Miami Dolphins QB Jay Cutler said that mentally, he feels ‘really good,’ and that he also feels ‘good’ physically heading into the regular season.
Seahawks | Frank Clark hurt, will see specialist
Seattle Seahawks DE Frank Clark (wrist) hurt his wrist at practice Friday, August 25, according to head coach Pete Carroll, and was scheduled to see a specialist regarding his injury Monday, August 28.
Jets | Bryce Petty exhibiting improvement
New York Jets QB Bryce Petty has made ‘legit improvement’ with his play in training camp this summer, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Seahawks | Tyler Lockett undergoing treatment
Seattle Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett (leg) will undergo the Regenokine process as treatment for his leg injury, head coach Pete Carroll announced Monday, August 28. Carroll said he’ll be back in time for the club’s preseason finale Thursday, August 31, and he isn’t concerned with Lockett’s injury.
Cardinals | Chris Johnson expects to sit Thursday
Arizona Cardinals RB Chris Johnson said he does not expect to play in the final preseason game. Johnson is competing for a roster spot but believes he has shown he can contribute on offense during training camp.
Cardinals | Deone Bucannon back on the field
Arizona Cardinals LB Deone Bucannon (ankle) participated in individual drills during practice Monday, Aug. 28. Head coach Bruce Arians said it is too early to say if Bucannon will be ready for Week 1.
Lions | More on Matthew Stafford’s extension
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford’s five-year contract extension is worth $135 million, according to a source.