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49ers: Arik Armstead on departure
ESPN announces that Arik Armstead (DT) and the 49ers have failed to reach an agreement to modify the defensive tackle’s contract. The franchise wanted to see him lower his salary.
As a result, Armstead is expected to be cut and become free to sign with the team of his choice.
Cutting Armstead with a “post June 1” designation would save San Francisco $18 million in payroll.
The 17th pick of the 2015 Draft, Armstead has only played for the 49ers. At 30 years old, he is coming off a season with 5 sacks in 12 games.
Patriots: Kendrick Bourne extends for 3 years
In full recovery from a torn anterior cruciate knee ligament suffered at the end of October, Kendrick Bourne (WR, Patriots) was treated to some good news. According to ESPN, he reached an agreement on a new 3-year, $33 million contract with the Patriots.
In particular, he will receive a signing bonus of $4.2 million.
Last season, the 28-year-old caught 37 balls for 406 yards and 4 touchdowns in just 8 games. He was launched on the basis of the best season of his career.
Steelers part ways with Patrick Peterson and Allen Robinson
End of the adventure in Pennsylvania for the 33-year-old cornerback. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Steelers have decided to cut Peterson after just one season under their colors. The franchise will thus save $6.9 million.
The veteran cornerback, selected eight times to the Pro Bowl, played in 17 games this season for 42 tackles, 2 interceptions and 11 passes defensed. He should have no difficulty finding a new challenge in the NFL during free agency.
According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Steelers also cut Allen Robinson (WR) this Friday. An operation that frees up $10 million in their payroll. After a failure with the Rams, the veteran receiver failed to bounce back in Pittsburgh this season with only 280 receiving yards and no touchdowns.
Malcolm Butler retires
Hero of the Patriots’ Super Bowl victory against the Seahawks in February 2015, Malcolm Butler (CB) has had a chaotic career. He is now retired.
Bleacher Report announces that the 34-year-old cornerback has decided to retire from the NFL field. In the 100 games he played in his career, he accumulated 406 tackles and 17 interceptions. None surpassing in importance that of Russell Wilson who offered the title to New England.
This official retirement confirms an almost forced retirement for some time. Despite a stint in the practice squad of the Cardinals in 2021 and the Patriots in 2022, Butler had not appeared in an official match since 2020 with the Titans.
Rumors
– The Steelers are reportedly listening to transfer offers for Diontae Johnson (WR). (The Athletic)
– The Chargers are reportedly listening to transfer offers for Joey Bosa (DE) and Khalil Mack (LB). (The Athletic)
– The Panthers should not place a tender on Ihmir Smith-Marsette (WR). He will therefore be an unrestricted free agent. (ESPN)
– Ahead of free agency, the Steelers met Mitch Morse (C) who was cut by the Bills on Wednesday. (Tribune-Review Sports)
– Free agent, Josh Jacobs (RB) would be particularly interested in the Bears. In any case, this is what his agent Jason McKie declared during his appearance on the ESPN 1000 podcast.
Transactions
– Brandon Graham (DE, Eagles) signed a new one-year contract with Philadelphia. (ESPN)
– After three years with the Packers, De’Vondre Campbell (LB) should be cut Wednesday. He was an All-Pro just two seasons ago. (ESPN)
– Andre James (C, Raiders) signed for 3 years and 24 million dollars with Las Vegas. He will receive 16 million guaranteed. (NFL Media)
– Despite the last two blank seasons, the Broncos will give another chance to Tim Patrick (WR). The player signed a one-year contract with his franchise for 2024. (9News Denver)
– Colton McKivitz (OT) signed a one-year extension with the 49ers for $7 million, $4.6 million guaranteed. He is now committed until 2025 in San Francisco. (Agent)
– According to Adam Schefter, the Raiders have parted ways with their backup quarterback Brian Hoyer (QB) after just one season. He only played three matches, including one as a starter.
– Dolphins re-signed Jake Bailey (P) for 2 years and $4.2 million. Bailey arrived as a free agent last offseason. (Bleacher Report)
– The Chargers placed tenders on Cameron Dicker (K) et Foster Sarell (OT) to make them restricted free agents. (ESPN)
– Zach Martin (G) restructured his contract with the Cowboys by converting part of his salary into a bonus. This operation allows the franchise to free up $13 million in its payroll. (NFL Media)
– The Browns restructured the contract of Jedrick Will Jr (OT) in order to save $10.4 million under the salary cap. (NFM Media)
– Jeremiah Ledbetter (DE) signed a contract extension with the Jaguars. Neither the duration nor the amount was communicated. (Franchise)
– The Bears announced the extension of Collin Johnson (WR). (Franchise)
The main signatures of the day: J.J. Jansen (LS, Panthers, 1 an), Patrick Scales (LS, Bears, 1 an), Tarvarius Moore (S, Bears), Johnny Mundt (TE, Vikings), Tim Patrick (WR, Broncos, 1 an), Quinn Bailey (OT, Broncos, 1 an), Tyrone Wheatley (OT, Patriots, 1 an), Quintin Morris (TE, Bills, 1 an), Jake Bailey (P, Dolphins, 2 ans), L.J. Collier (DE, Cardinals, 1 an), Amer Abdullah (RB, Raiders), Breiden Fehoko (DT, Steelers), Folorunso Fatukasi (DT, Texans, 1 an), Chuck Clark (S, Jets, 1 an), Isaiah Oliver (CB, Jets, 1 an), Casey Kreiter (LS, Giants), Robert Jones (OL, Dolphins), Ben Bartch (OL, 49ers), Kenny Yeboah (TE, Jets), P.J. Locke (S, Broncos), Khalil Davis (DT, Texans), Desmond King (CB, Texans), Eric Murray (S, Texans), Nik Needham (CB, Dolphins), Kris Boyd (CB, Texans), Cody Ford (OL, Bengals)
The main cuts of the day: Chris Manhertz (TE, Broncos), Allen Robinson (WR, Steelers), Bradley Bozeman (C, Panthers), Nick Bellore (FB/LB, Seahawks), Jerry Tillery (DE, Raiders)
Coaches
– The 49ers complete their coaching staff. According to Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com, they just hired the former Raiders offensive coordinator Mick Lombardiwithout specifying the position he will occupy.
– The Rams formalized the recruitment of Sean Desai et Jerry Schuplinski as a senior assistant on their coaching staff. (Franchise)
And bref
– Jalen Reeves-Maybin (LB, Lions) is the new president of the NFLPA, the league’s players’ association. The 29-year-old defender succeeds JC Tretter (C, Browns). (Yahoo Sports)
Mike Evans convinced by his wife not to test the market
While he could be free on March 11, Mike Evans (WR) finally signed a 2-year contract extension for an amount of $52 million at the start of the week.
A few weeks ago, he seemed to want to test the market but as he told the Tampa Bay Times, his wife convinced him to continue the adventure in Florida.
“I don’t want to say I was waiting for my wife to speak out, but she planted the seed in my head,” Evans told Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times. “These things are like day and night. You have to think about it. We were thinking and it came to her, she said: “Maybe we should stay in Tampa”. I mean, of course I wanted to be in Tampa, and they were offering me a lot of money. It wasn’t about the money. I just wanted to see the bigger picture, what if Baker [Mayfield] would be back, and other things like that. But I know I can play with any quarterback. Of course I hope it’s Baker. »
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2024-03-11 07:46:10
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