As a number of teams prepare for rookie minicamps this weekend, Thursday has represented a signing day of sorts for rookie draftees. Here is the latest batch of mid- and late-rounders to sign their four-year rookie deals: Arizona Cardinals LB Xavier Thomas (fifth round, Clemson) T Christian Jones (fifth round, Texas) WR Tejhaun Palmer (sixth round, UAB) CB Jaden Davis (seventh … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/9/24
Bills Sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot
The Bills continue to be active in the post-draft free agent market. Buffalo announced on Friday that the previously-reported agreement with linebacker Deion Jones has become official. The team has also added wideout Chase Claypool as well as defensive end Dawuane Smoot, though. All three players are attached to one-year deals. Claypool showcased considerable potential during … [Read more...] about Bills Sign WR Chase Claypool, DE Dawuane Smoot
Bills To Sign LB Deion Jones
The Bills are adding a former Pro Bowler to their defense. The team is signing linebacker Deion Jones, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. It will be a one-year deal for the 29-year-old defender. Jones most recently got into 13 games (three starts) with the Panthers during the 2023 campaign. He finished the season with a career-low 35 tackles while appearing in less than half of … [Read more...] about Bills To Sign LB Deion Jones
2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
NFL teams have until May 2 to officially pick up fifth-year options on 2021 first-rounders. The 2020 CBA revamped the option structure and made them fully guaranteed, rather than guaranteed for injury only. Meanwhile, fifth-year option salaries are now determined by a blend of the player’s position, initial draft placement and performance- and usage-based benchmarks: Two-time … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL Fifth-Year Option Tracker
Steelers, Bills, Chiefs Aiming To Move Up In First Round?
The final build-up to the 2024 draft has seen several reports link teams to a move up the first-round order. A new shortlist of suitors in that regard has emerged. [RELATED: 49ers Eyeing Trade-Up Involving Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel] The Steelers have made calls with respect to trading up from the No. 20 slot, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network notes (video link). Pittsburgh is … [Read more...] about Steelers, Bills, Chiefs Aiming To Move Up In First Round?