New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees is scheduled to count $33.5 million against the salary cap in 2019, which is $4 million more than any other player in the NFL. General manager Mickey Loomis said the team has options to reduce the number if they need to this offseason.
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Redskins | Washington talks with three QB prospects
Duke QB Daniel Jones, Penn State QB Trace McSorley and North Carolina State QB Ryan Finley have met with the Washington Redskins at the Senior Bowl this week.
Cowboys | DeMarcus Lawrence to have surgery
Dallas Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence (shoulder) said will undergo shoulder surgery at some point this offseason.
Raiders | Daryl Worley expected to receive tender
Oakland Raiders restricted free-agent CB Daryl Worley is expected to receive a tender offer this offseason.
49ers | Pierre Garcon not expected back
San Francisco 49ers WR Pierre Garcon is expected to be released this offseason. He is scheduled to make $6 million in 2019.
49ers | Jimmy Garoppolo may take part in workouts
San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (knee) hopefully will be able to participate in organized team activities this offseason, according to general manager John Lynch. Lynch said Garoppolo has not had any setbacks during his rehab.
NFL | Will Grier dealing with injury
West Virginia QB Will Grier (ankle) said he is still recovering from an ankle injury he suffered during the season but expects to be 100 percent by the NFL Scouting Combine.
Steelers | PIT starts talks with Ben Roethlisberger
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has started contract extension talks with the Steelers, according to owner Art Rooney II. Rooney said he believes Roethlisberger could play for several more seasons.
Browns | Cleveland talking with Greg Robinson
Cleveland Browns impending free-agent OT Greg Robinson’s representatives have been talking with the Browns about a new contract, according to general manager John Dorsey.
Bears | Cornelius Lucas joins Bears
Free-agent OT Cornelius Lucas (Saints) was signed to a Reserve/Futures contract by the Chicago Bears Wednesday, Jan. 23.