News/Rumors post Super Bowl 2021 season

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CIN - re-signs back up Qb Brandon Allen

NFL - per stories, cap expected to be about $183 million

Ten players got the Franchise Tag: Taylor Moton OT CAR, Allen Robinson Wr CHI, Justin Williams S DEN, Cam Robinson OT JAC, Marcus Williams S N.O., Leonard Williams DL NYG, Marcus Maye S NYJ, Chris Godwin Wr TB, Brandon Scherf OL WFT and evidently Dallas Tagged Dak but got contract done in time.

NYG - starting discussions on if they want to exercise the 5th year option on Saquon Barkley or not. Stating some concerns on his coming back from his injury. This is the last year on his rookie deal, the option year would be for 2022

 

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PHI - Restructured contract of OL Isaac Seumalo to gain $2 million in cap space
NFL - looking like cap will be $182.5 million
N.O. - restructure contracts of Malcom Jenkins and Andrus Peat - $9.4 million in cap savings with both
BAL - GM says Gus Edwards will be on team one way or other this year - he is RFA
N.O. - re-sign Dwayne Washington

 

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NFL.com is reporting league has set cap at $182.5 million
PIT - restructured Derek Watt's contract - roughly $800K + in cap savings

 

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DEN - Melvin Gordon had his DUI charge dismissed - there were questions by the court on procedures followed for the arrest, so he pled guilty to speeding and paid the fine and did consumer service.
N.O. - Saints plan to cut Kwon Alexander - $13 million cap savings

 

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Saints cut Emmanuel Sanders.

Possible that he goes back to 49ers at the right price

 

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XFL and CFL are talking about some kind of collaboration.
TEN - planning to release S Kenny Vaccaro for a $3+ million cap help
CAR - Matt Ruhle stating Bridgewater is the Qb - doesn't really have much choice just yet huh?
CAR - McCaffrey and Shaq Thompson are restructuring their deals

 

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BUF - cut John Brown Wr and Quinton Jefferson DL for cap helps

 

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Option year salaries are now set for 2018 draft class:

1. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, Browns — $18.858 million (Playing time).

2. Running back Saquon Barkley, Giants — $7.217 million (One Pro Bowl).

3. Quarterback Sam Darnold, Jets — $18.858 million (Playing time).

4. Cornerback Denzel Ward, Browns — $13.294 million (One Pro Bowl).

5. Linebacker Bradley Chubb, Broncos — $12.716 million (One Pro Bowl).

6. Guard Quenton Nelson, Colts — $13.754 million (Two Pro Bowls).

7. Quarterback Josh Allen, Bills — $23.106 million (One Pro Bowl).

8. Linebacker Roquan Smith, Bears — $9.735 million (Playing time).

9. Tackle Mike McGlinchey, 49ers — $10.88 million (Playing time).

10. Quarterback Josh Rosen, Cardinals — No option after being traded to an released by the Dolphins

11. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers (Drafted and traded by Dolphins) — $10.612 million (Two Pro Bowls).

12. Defensive tackle Vita Vea, Buccaneers — $7.638 million (No criteria).

13. Defensive tackle Daron Payne, Washington — $8.529 million (Playing time).

14. Defensive end Marcus Davenport, Saints — $9.553 million (No criteria).

15. Tackle Kolton Miller, Raiders — $10.88 million (Playing time).

16. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Bills — $12.716 million (One Pro Bowl).

17. Safety Derwin James, Chargers — $9.052 million (One Pro Bowl).

18. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, Packers — $13.294 million (One Pro Bowl).

19. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, Cowboys — $9.145 million (No criteria).

20. Center Frank Ragnow, Lions — $12.657 million (One Pro Bowl).

21. Center Billy Price, Bengals — $10.413 million (No criteria).

22. Linebacker Rashaan Evans, Titans — $9.735 million (Playing time).

23. Tackle Isaiah Wynn, Patriots — $10.413 million (No criteria).

24. Wide receiver D.J. Moore, Panthers — $11.116 million (Playing time).

25. Tight end Hayden Hurst, Falcons (Drafted and traded by Ravens) — $5.428 million (No criteria).

26. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley, Falcons — $11.116 million (Playing time).

27. Running back Rashaad Penny, Seahawks — $4.523 million (No criteria).

28. Safety Terrell Edmunds, Steelers — $6.753 million (Playing time).

29. Defensive tackle Taven Bryan, Jaguars — $7.638 million (No criteria).

30. Cornerback Mike Hughes, Vikings — $12.643 million (No criteria).

31. Running back Sony Michel, Patriots — $4.523 million (No criteria).

32. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ravens — $23.106 million (One Pro Bowl).

 

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ESPN's Chris Mortenson while on Rich Eisen's show, stated he fully expects Drew Brees to retire, has heard no proof that Brees is thinking of coming back. He also said he believes Payton and Brees have talked and know the decision. He added that the Saints are ready to move on, and is not sure if Brees did come back its a given he would play for Saints.

 

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Option year salaries are now set for 2018 draft class:

1. Quarterback Baker Mayfield, Browns — $18.858 million (Playing time).

2. Running back Saquon Barkley, Giants — $7.217 million (One Pro Bowl).

3. Quarterback Sam Darnold, Jets — $18.858 million (Playing time).

4. Cornerback Denzel Ward, Browns — $13.294 million (One Pro Bowl).

5. Linebacker Bradley Chubb, Broncos — $12.716 million (One Pro Bowl).

6. Guard Quenton Nelson, Colts — $13.754 million (Two Pro Bowls).

7. Quarterback Josh Allen, Bills — $23.106 million (One Pro Bowl).

8. Linebacker Roquan Smith, Bears — $9.735 million (Playing time).

9. Tackle Mike McGlinchey, 49ers — $10.88 million (Playing time).

10. Quarterback Josh Rosen, Cardinals — No option after being traded to an released by the Dolphins

11. Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Steelers (Drafted and traded by Dolphins) — $10.612 million (Two Pro Bowls).

12. Defensive tackle Vita Vea, Buccaneers — $7.638 million (No criteria).

13. Defensive tackle Daron Payne, Washington — $8.529 million (Playing time).

14. Defensive end Marcus Davenport, Saints — $9.553 million (No criteria).

15. Tackle Kolton Miller, Raiders — $10.88 million (Playing time).

16. Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Bills — $12.716 million (One Pro Bowl).

17. Safety Derwin James, Chargers — $9.052 million (One Pro Bowl).

18. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, Packers — $13.294 million (One Pro Bowl).

19. Linebacker Leighton Vander Esch, Cowboys — $9.145 million (No criteria).

20. Center Frank Ragnow, Lions — $12.657 million (One Pro Bowl).

21. Center Billy Price, Bengals — $10.413 million (No criteria).

22. Linebacker Rashaan Evans, Titans — $9.735 million (Playing time).

23. Tackle Isaiah Wynn, Patriots — $10.413 million (No criteria).

24. Wide receiver D.J. Moore, Panthers — $11.116 million (Playing time).

25. Tight end Hayden Hurst, Falcons (Drafted and traded by Ravens) — $5.428 million (No criteria).

26. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley, Falcons — $11.116 million (Playing time).

27. Running back Rashaad Penny, Seahawks — $4.523 million (No criteria).

28. Safety Terrell Edmunds, Steelers — $6.753 million (Playing time).

29. Defensive tackle Taven Bryan, Jaguars — $7.638 million (No criteria).

30. Cornerback Mike Hughes, Vikings — $12.643 million (No criteria).

31. Running back Sony Michel, Patriots — $4.523 million (No criteria).

32. Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Ravens — $23.106 million (One Pro Bowl).

That's a F ed up pay scale. Barkley gets 7 million as the #2 pick, my guess is because he missed most of last year. Guy was really good his first two years. Now makes 4 million less than DJ Moore and Calvin Ridley

 

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BUF - has restructured the contract of DT Vernon Butler
PAT - taking calls on Wr N'Keal Harry - if they deal him what Wrs will they have??

 

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NYG - released OG Kevin Zeitler

 

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N.O. - to release Janoris Jenkins for cap relief of 7 Million
CIN - HC says Joe Burrow is on schedule
WFT - tendered RFA's Kyle Allen Qb and Cam Sims Wr
Gronk says he will play in 2021
CAR - HC has had talks with Bridgewater on business aspect of NFL, now stating HE is the guy....yeah sure..
ARI - release Cb Robert Alford
DAL - get La'El Collins, Zack Martin and Tyrone Smith to restructure contracts for cap help - $17 million in total help
MIN - release Riley Reiff
LAR - want to get below cap with restructures not releases
BAL - tender Gus Edwards RFA
MIA - its official team cut Kyle Van Noy

 

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Compensatory picks:
The regular third-round picks went to the Patriots (No. 96), Chargers (No. 96), Saints (No. 98), Cowboys (No. 99), Titans (No. 100), and Rams (No. 101).

The special compensatory selections went to the 49ers (No. 102), Rams (No. 103), Ravens (No. 104), and Saints (No. 105).

The fourth-round selections went to the Cowboys (No. 138), Patriots (No. 139), Steelers (No. 140), Rams (No. 141), Packers (No. 142), Vikings (No. 143), and Chiefs (No. 144).

The fifth-round selections went to the Packers (No. 177), Cowboys (No. 178), Falcons (No. 179), 49ers (No. 180), Chiefs (No. 181), Falcons (No. 182), and Ravens (No. 183).

And the sixth-round selections went to the Buccaneers (No. 216), Saints (No. 217), Falcons (No. 218), Packers (No. 219), Bears (No. 220), Panthers (No. 221), Vikings (No. 222), Eagles (No. 223 and No. 224), Panthers (No. 225), Cowboys (No. 226), and Bears (No. 227).

 

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49ers get a total of 3 3rd round comp picks for losing Salah and Mayew. Additional 3rds in 2022 and 2023.

 

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KC - has released both starting OTs - Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz - both coming off major injuries and saves the team over $18 million in cap
PHI - has restructured Javon Hargrave's contract - freeing up $9.4 million in cap savings

 

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MIN- restructuring P Colquitt's contract for $1.4 million in savings

 

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HOU - has restructured Wr Brandin Cook's deal for savings - $6.5 million

 

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HOU - has restructured Wr Brandin Cook's deal for savings - $6.5 million

If Watson stays in Houston, love me some Brandon Cooks this year.

 

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If Watson stays in Houston, love me some Brandon Cooks this year.

So they have anyone else to throw to??