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Bears signing Gerald Everett

The Chicago Bears have agreed to terms on a deal with free agent tight end Gerald Everett, according to ESPN. The specific financial terms and the length of the contract were not immediately reported. The two sides will be able to make the agreement official at the start of the new league year tomorrow. Everett has been a solid pass-catching tight enough throughout the course of his career and had 51 receptions with the Chargers last year for 411 yards and three touchdowns. Now, he'll likely be catching passes from Caleb Williams.

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2yr/12M

 

OK, again... first the negligible WR making $5M more than what is considered (3) of the top RBs in the NFL, now a special teamer making just $2M less per year... How do they fix the RB discrepancy in pay? You are talking about a guy that accounts for roughly 40 yards per game and ZERO TDs getting paid $2M less per year than the guys that are in the front line of offense. I just don't get it.....

 

Colts resign CB, Kenny Moore to a 3-year, $30 million extension -- which makes him the highest-paid nickel cornerback in NFL history, per ESPN.

 

Thats a very smart signing and a steal.

 

Panthers addressing the defensive line by bringing on A'Shawn Robinson on a three-year, $22.5 million deal, per NFL Media.

 

This is interesting - According to The 33rd Team, there are five teams who haven't agreed to deals with any outside free agents: Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

 

Free agent linebacker Lavonte David is re-signing with the Buccaneers on a one-year deal with a base value of $9 million, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.

 

C.J. Gardner-Johnson returns to the Eagles after leaving for one season to play for Detroit.

 

Bobby Wagner wasn’t expected to return to Seattle, and he won’t.

Wagner leaves for the second time in three offseasons, heading to the Commanders on a one-year deal worth a maximum value of $8.5 million and $6 million in guarantees, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports.

 

There has been a surprising development with one free-agent receiver just after the start of the new league year.

Calvin Ridley has agreed to terms on a four-year deal with the Titans, according to multiple reports.

Ridley was rumored to be deciding between sticking with the Jaguars or signing with the Patriots. Instead, he’ll join one of Jacksonville’s division rivals.

Initial reports indicate Ridley’s deal is worth $92 million with $50 million fully guaranteed.

 

Finally cause their fans are winning like bitches because they had not signed anyone outside of the organization yet.

 

He was originally announced to sign with the 49ers but the Cowboys must have panicked and offered last moment.

 

Detroit announced on Thursday that General Manager Brad Holmes and head coach Dan Campbell have each agreed to a contract extension that will keep them with the Lions through 2027.

“We are thrilled to have Brad and Dan under contract for the next four seasons,” Lions owner Sheila Hamp said in a statement released by the team. “They have been the driving force behind the rebuild of our football team and the success that we have enjoyed. The continuity they provide for our football program will continue to be the key to our future success on the field.”

 

Bengals singing Vonn Bell

The Bengals are bringing S Vonn Bell for a second stint, according to his agent. His deal is 1-year, $6 million fully guaranteed and will be paid for by the Panthers, his team in 2023, per Ian Rapoport.

 

Ravens release Odell Beckham Jr.

After one season with the team, the Ravens have released veteran wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., per Field Yates. He is designated as a post-June 1 release, meaning the team can spread the dead money over the next two seasons. OBJ's first season following an ACL injury included 35 catches on 64 targets for 565 yards (second on the team) and three touchdowns in 14 games.

 

Odell played well enough that he could stick with a contender. He allong with the emergence of the younger WRs helped the Ravens actually be able to pass the ball to WRs. But it was that same emergence that made him expendable.