In the NFL news this Monday: Nick Chubb signs extension with the Browns, Carson Wentz will not have surgery, the Saints sign Devonta Freeman, and more. Don’t miss the NFL news.
Nick Chubb signs Browns contract extension
This Saturday the Browns managed to retain one of their key pieces on offense. RB Nick Chubb signed a 3-year, $ 36.6 million contract extension with Cleveland with 20 guaranteed, Mike Jones reported from USA Today. Following this move, Chubb is tied to the Browns until the end of the 2024 NFL Season.
This season Chubb will play under the final year of his rookie contract that he signed in 2018, with a base salary of $ 3.38 million. The Georgia graduate has 3,557 yards, 190 carries and 28 TDs since joining the NFL, making him one of the best running backs in the league today.
The Browns with Chubb, and along with Kareem Hunt, have one of the most explosive ground attacks in the NFL, and they hope it will be the fundamental factor that propels the team to fight for the postseason and for Super Bowl LVI in the 2021 NFL Season. What do you think of Chubb and his new contract?
Browns, RB Nick Chubb agree in principle to three-year, $36.6M contract extension (via @RapSheet)https://t.co/xyUtwccLRw pic.twitter.com/UbnKZjZX0s
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 31, 2021
Carson Wentz will not have foot surgery
Last Friday, Carson Wentz did not participate in the Colts training session due to a foot injury that will keep him off the field indefinitely. However, after undergoing the respective medical examinations, Wentz decided that he will rest his foot and perform rehabilitation exercises for the next few days instead of undergoing surgery, reported Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
If all goes well, Wentz could play in Week 1 of the regular season. Otherwise, the option of surgery will be back on the table and an operation is expected to keep him out during the start of the regular season.
For now, sophomore quarterback Jacob Eason will be the one to take reruns with the Indianapolis first team. QBs Sam Ehlinger, Jalen Morton, and newly hired Brett Hundley complete the depth chart at the position.
The Colts still aren’t sure how bad Wentz’s foot injury is, but it’s starting to seem like a concern as much of the team’s future rested on what the North Dakota State graduate, whom Indianapolis hired, could accomplish. this season – despite his injury history – to make up for the loss of Philip Rivers.
Another team with a lot of interest in this situation is the Eagles, because if Wentz plays 75 percent of offensive snaps this year (or 70% total), Philadelphia will get a first-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Otherwise , the pick will be from the second round.
Will Wentz be able to return in time for the start of the 2021 NFL Season?
Colts QB Carson Wentz (foot) opting for rest, rehab over immediate surgery (via @RapSheet)https://t.co/4HXve8BDoH pic.twitter.com/XB4XUJ8wbz
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) August 1, 2021
Los Saints firman a Devonta Freeman
The Saints running back is led by Alvin Kamara, however depth at position never hurts. This Saturday it was reported that New Orleans signed RB Devonta Freeman to a one-year deal, confirmed Drew Rosenhaus, Freeman’s agent.
Freeman came to the NFL in 2014 and in his seven-year career he has accumulated 4,144 rushing yards, 33 TDs and 264 receptions for 2,073 yards, although it is undeniable that over the years his production has declined. However, this move benefits Jameis Winston, who in his fight to be the team’s starting QB, will have back Freeman, with whom he was a colleague at Florida State.
However, it won’t be easy for Freeman to win carries as the depth chart Saints’ running backs, behind Kamara, has Latavius Murray as the main substitute. In addition, he must compete against Tony Jones Jr., Dwayne Washington and Stevie Scott III for a roster spot. Will Freeman see action in 2021?
RB Devonta Freeman is signing a one-year deal with the Saints. (per @RapSheet) https://t.co/aK29Z5UUjg pic.twitter.com/eOZbtvx9er
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 31, 2021
Troy Polamalu could miss HOF ceremony due to COVID-19
The NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held next weekend, however, one of the honorees may not be able to attend in person. This is former Steelers safety Troy Polamalu who announced last Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19, so he expects a quick recovery so as not to miss his consecration.
“Thank God I feel great,” Polamalu said in a post on social media. “I am working with the HOF to make sure we follow all protocols to get to Canton on time for all the holidays.”
Polamalu was selected to the HOF in his first year of eligibility as a member of the 2020 Class, but due to the pandemic the ceremony was postponed to next Saturday, August 7: “We are sad for Troy at this time and we pray for his speedy recovery without complications, “Hall of Fame president David Baker said in a statement. “We will work with him to ensure that he is honored as a consecrated person the way he should be. He had an incredible career and will have an equally incredible career as a Hall of Famer. “
The USC graduate was a first-round pick in the 2003 Draft for the Steleers, the team where he played his 12-year career. At the time of his retirement he did so with 770 tackles, 12 sacks, 32 INTs, 14 forced fumbles and 107 passes defended. In addition, he is a 2-time Super Bowl champion, 8-time Pro Bowler and 4-time All-Pro first team designated. Numbers that undoubtedly endorse his selection to Canton, where he will be immortalized as one of the best to have played football.
Troy Polamalu tests positive for COVID-19, could miss Hall of Fame ceremony. https://t.co/KIYDqchD8u
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) July 30, 2021
Justin Houston firma con los Ravens
In more NFL news, the Ravens defense hit the table this Saturday. Via ESPN’s Adam Schefter it was reported that Baltimore reached an agreement with LB Justin Houston for 1 year and 4 MDD. In addition, the signing bonus amounts to a million dollars and the base salary to 1,075 million dollars.
The 32-year-old Houston was one of the veteran names still on the market, and its acquisition will strengthen a Ravens defense that lacked a pass rush. The Georgia graduate came to the league in 2011 and has played with the Chiefs and Colts, accumulating 451 tackles, 4 INTs, 17 forced fumbles and a staggering 97.5 sacks, so this year he will try to become one more member of the 100 sacks club of the NFL, will he be able to complete the feat?
Justin Houston signing one-year deal with Ravens worth up to $4Mhttps://t.co/hcdG0o0rPf pic.twitter.com/enmlO9YrQ4
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) July 31, 2021
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