Pro Football Rumors

As expected, the Patriots and Rhamondre Stevenson have worked out a deal. The fourth-year running back has agreed to a four-year, $36MM extension, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The pact includes $17MM fully guaranteed, Schefter notes. With Stevenson having been set to play out the final year of his rookie contract in 2024, this agreement will keep him in place through 2028. Ian … [Read more...] about Patriots, RB Rhamondre Stevenson Agree To Extension

We heard last month that Cole Strange was expected to miss the start of the 2024 campaign as he recovered from a knee injury. We’ve now got more details on the injury that ended the former first-round pick’s 2023 campaign. ESPN’s Mike Reiss writes that Strange suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee. [RELATED: Patriots G Cole Strange Could Miss Start Of 2024 … [Read more...] about Latest On Patriots G Cole Strange’s Knee Injury

Today’s minor moves: Atlanta Falcons Signed: OT Jaryd Jones-Smith Detroit Lions Waived: K James Turner Miami Dolphins Waived: WR Mathew Sexton Minnesota Vikings Signed: DL Jalen Redmond Waived: WR Devron Harper New England Patriots Signed: G Liam Fornadel New York Jets Signed: OL Kohl Levao Jones-Smith brings six games of experience to Atlanta, with the offensive … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/18/24

Here are Monday’s minor moves: Minnesota Vikings Waived: WR Devron Harper New England Patriots Waived: G Ryan Johnson Both Harper and Johnson were among this year’s collection of UDFAs. The Vikings guaranteed Harper $15K, according to Cardinals Wire’s Howard Balzer. Johnson, who played collegiately at Youngstown State, was not part of the Patriots’ initial UDFA haul. He … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 6/17/24

The Patriots have a number of players on multi-year contracts who are heading into contract-years in 2024. One such player is veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who came to New England back in 2021. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Godchaux didn’t practice at all during last week’s mandatory minicamp amid desires for a new contract. Godchaux’s initial deal in New England … [Read more...] about Patriots Rumors: Godchaux, QBs, Gonzalez

Normally, the details of rookie contract signings don’t draw much note from the media. Most facets of the rookie contract are not up for negotiation, so by the book numbers don’t tend to interest the NFL world. Lately, though, NFL teams have gotten creative with how they deal with rookie deals, usually rewarding first- and second-round picks with guaranteed money. Aaron Wilson … [Read more...] about NFL Contract Details: Rookies, Andrews, Shepard

The Patriots have signed receiver Ja’Lynn Polk to his rookie deal, per a team announcement. As a result, each member of the team’s draft class has been signed ahead of the break leading up to training camp. Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 adds this pact includes a $3.87MM signing bonus. To no surprise, New England used the No. 3 pick to add a potential franchise quarterback. Drake … [Read more...] about Patriots Sign Round 2 WR Ja’Lynn Polk, Complete Rookie Deals

The Bill Belichick-run Patriots operation did not place considerable value on the running back position. A few New England regulars received their paydays elsewhere during the legendary coach/GM’s stay. As the team transitions to an Eliot Wolf-led front office, it appears they are at least giving strong consideration to extending their starting RB. Rhamondre Stevenson confirmed … [Read more...] about Patriots, Rhamondre Stevenson Progressing On Extension