Questions linger for some Patriots defenders at the start of training camp with respect to their futures. In the case of Jabrill Peppers, though, that will not be a concern. The veteran safety is finalizing a three-year New England extension, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The pact has a base value of $24MM and can max out at $30MM, he adds. Peppers had one year remaining on his d … [Read more...] about Patriots, S Jabrill Peppers Finalize Extension
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Waived/injured: OL Carter O’Donnell Atlanta Falcons Signed: OT Julién Davenport Carolina Panthers Activated from PUP: WR Jalen Coker, Chau Smith-Wade Cincinnati Bengals Placed on NFI: OT Trent Brown Green Bay Packers Signed: QB Jacob Eason Waived: LS Peter Bowden Houston Texans Reverted to IR: WR Jared Wayne Released from IR: WR … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/23/24
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/22/24
Today’s minor moves: Baltimore Ravens Signed: DB Daryl Worley Waived: DB Tre Swilling Detroit Lions Signed: OL Ike Boettger Green Bay Packers Activated from PUP: OT Zach Tom Houston Texans Waived-injured: WR Jared Wayne Kansas City Chiefs Signed: S Tyree Gillespie Waived: S Trey Dean Miami Dolphins Placed on reserve/retired list: LB Shaquil Barrett (story) Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/22/24
Jacoby Brissett Enters Training Camp As Patriots’ Starting QB
The Patriots were one of six teams which invested a first-round pick in a quarterback this spring. As expected, however, rookie Drake Maye will not enter training camp atop the depth chart. “I don’t think there’s any doubt, Jacoby [Brissett] is the starting quarterback at this point in time,” head coach Jerod Mayo said on Tuesday (via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald). Pulling th … [Read more...] about Jacoby Brissett Enters Training Camp As Patriots’ Starting QB
Minor NFL Transactions: 7/19/24
Here are Friday’s minor transactions: Carolina Panthers Placed on active/NFI list: RB Jonathon Brooks Placed on active/PUP list: OLB Amare Barno, WR Jalen Coker, T Yosh Nijman, OLB D.J. Wonnum Chicago Bears Placed on active/NFI list: TE Gerald Everett Green Bay Packers Signed: WR Rory Starkey, WR Jalen Wayne Waived (with injury designation): QB Alex McGough New England P … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 7/19/24
Patriots Could Pursue CB Depth
The Patriots’ cornerbacks corps is set to look a bit different in 2024. Myles Bryant, Jalen Mills, and J.C. Jackson accounted for 1,743 snaps last season but are no longer on the roster. The team can still feel comfortable atop their depth chart; Jonathan Jones returns after emerging as an outside CB in 2023, and the team will also welcome back 2023 first-round pick Christian G … [Read more...] about Patriots Could Pursue CB Depth
Patriots Inquire On Brandon Aiyuk; 49ers Eyeing $26-$27MM-Per-Year Deal
Brandon Aiyuk having not requested a trade during months-long negotiations with the 49ers separated this situation from the 2022 Deebo Samuel saga, but given the lack of progress on terms, it certainly did not seem out of the question Aiyuk would roll out a request to be moved. With a request coming Tuesday, outside interest has re-emerged. Count the Patriots as a team that … [Read more...] about Patriots Inquire On Brandon Aiyuk; 49ers Eyeing $26-$27MM-Per-Year Deal
Gambling Charges Dropped Against Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte
In January, second-year Patriots wideout Kayshon Boutte was arrested on gambling and computer fraud charges. Those charges have now been dropped, though, as detailed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Boutte faced one felony count of computer fraud in addition to a misdemeanor of gaming prohibited by someone under 21 stemming from an alleged betting scheme during his time at LSU. He was a … [Read more...] about Gambling Charges Dropped Against Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte
Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon
Matt Judon‘s contract situation remains one worth watching closely. The Patriots edge rusher is set to enter the final year of his current deal, and mixed signals have been sent recently with respect to whether or not an extension will be worked out in the near future. Judon himself does not foresee a long-term deal coming to fruition, though time still remains to negotiate a r … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots, Matt Judon