Commanders signal Terry McLaurin to three-year extension
The Washington Commanders have signed All-Pro wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a three-year contract extension value as much as $96 million, in accordance with ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A supply who spoke to ESPN’s John Keim mentioned the deal features a $30 million signing bonus.
Terry McLaurin had been staging a hold-in to get a contract extension. He additionally beforehand requested a commerce on July thirty first, however that was by no means one thing the Commanders had been contemplating.
McLaurin is coming off arguably the perfect season of his profession. In 17 video games final 12 months, he caught 82 passes for 1,096 yards and a career-high 13 touchdowns. Through the 2025 NFL Playoffs, he recorded 14 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns in three video games.
More cash for Trey Hendrickson
All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson ended his hold-in at this time after the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a restructured deal that can see his wage enhance to $30 million for the upcoming season, in accordance with sources who spoke to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The brand new deal additionally incorporates a $1 million incentive that shall be paid out if Hendrickson performs 60% of the staff’s defensive snaps and the Bengals make the playoffs.
Even with the restructured contract, Hendrickson remains to be scheduled to turn out to be a free agent subsequent low season.
A trifecta of trades for Philly
The Philadelphia Eagles accomplished three trades yesterday and at this time because the staff appears to solidify its roster forward of the 53-man cutdown deadline scheduled for tomorrow.
On Sunday, the Eagles announced that they had traded a 2026 fifth-round draft pick and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick to the Minnesota Vikings in change for quarterback Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round draft decide.
Earlier at this time, the team said that it had finalized two other trades. First, Philly traded a 2026 seventh-round draft decide to the Jacksonville Jaguars for offensive deal with Fred Johnson. Additionally, Philly despatched offensive lineman Darian Kinnard to the Inexperienced Bay Packers for a 2027 sixth-round draft decide.
Jakobi Meyers requests a commerce out of Vegas
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers has requested a trade as contract negotiations with the franchise have tappered out, in accordance with the NFL Community’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. Meyers is coming off his greatest NFL season, the place he set profession highs in receptions (87) and receiving yards (1,027).
Micah Parsons misses part of follow
Dallas Cowboys Professional Bowl cross rusher Micah Parsons was noticeably absent from the open portion of the staff’s follow that was held earlier at this time. This comes after Parsons was apparently seen napping during the Cowboys’ preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons.
In response to the allegations that he was napping, Parsons took to social media to defend himself. He wrote, “The best way media shapes notion and narratives is wild – and if he hadn’t mentioned something, everybody would’ve simply run with it. I’d by no means disrespect the blokes on the market preventing for his or her lives.”
Cam Akers launched by New Orleans
The New Orleans Saints announced that former Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers was one of 14 players the team released earlier at this time. In June, Akers was signed to a one-year contract value $1.17 million.
After beginning final season with the Houston Texans, Cam Akers was traded to the Minnesota Vikings on October fifteenth, 2024. In 12 video games with the Vikes, he recorded 349 scrimmage yards and three complete touchdowns.
Nonetheless no quarterback choice for the Saints
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore informed reporters earlier at this time that he nonetheless has not decided as to who would be the staff’s beginning quarterback for the Week One matchup towards the Arizona Cardinals. Nonetheless, Moore mentioned that he’s “fairly shut” to creating a choice.
“Clearly, quarterback-wise, we’ll talk that when we’ve talked by means of that with everybody related to that call,” Moore told reporters earlier today. “So, we’ll undergo that course of within the subsequent little bit, and we’ll talk that with you guys as soon as the suitable time reaches it.”
Notable accidents and harm updates
Arizona Cardinals
Baltimore Ravens
- Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson is again at coaching camp after leaving final Wednesday’s follow early as a result of a foot harm.
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski mentioned that quarterback Kenny Pickett could possibly be out there for Cleveland’s regular-season opener towards the Cincinnati Bengals regardless that he’s nonetheless nursing a hamstring challenge.
Dallas Cowboys
- Rookie operating again Jaydon Blue was taking part in at this time’s follow as he comes again from a harm ankle.
- Former Professional Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs returned to follow at this time as he battles a knee harm.
- 2024 first-round decide and offensive deal with Tyler Guyton took half in at this time’s follow as he nurses a knee harm.
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
- Wideout Josh Downs, who’s coping with a hamstring challenge, ought to return to follow subsequent week.
- Backup operating again Tyler Goodson may return to follow subsequent week as he battles an elbow harm.
- Extensive receiver Ashton Dulin is at present within the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell could possibly be out six to eight weeks due to a fractured proper wrist.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Basic supervisor Joe Hortiz mentioned this weekend that operating again Najee Harris is “on observe” and “ought to be capable to go” for Week One.
Los Angeles Rams
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford was a full participant in follow earlier at this time. Head coach Sean McVay mentioned “nothing that would go away me to consider… that he’s not going to be able to roll towards the Texans.”
- Offensive deal with Alaric Jackson, who has been coping with blood clots, practiced at this time for the primary time since coaching camp started.
- Third-round draft and linebacker decide Josaiah Stewart is within the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
- Third-round draft decide and extensive receiver Kyle Williams returned to follow yesterday after lacking the final week with an undisclosed harm.
New York Jets
- Wideout Allen Lazard, who has been battling a shoulder challenge, is predicted to play Week One.
- Former All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner is on observe to play Week One.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Backup quarterback Tanner McKee won’t be prepared for Week One as he offers with a fractured thumb.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Rookie quarterback Will Howard is predicted to be again at follow quickly as he battles again from a damaged hand.
- Linebacker Nick Herbig stays sidelined with a hamstring challenge.
San Francisco 49ers
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan mentioned extensive receiver Jauan Jennings has an opportunity to be out there for Week One.
- Wideout Jacob Cowing could possibly be out six weeks as a result of a hamstring harm.
- Offensive lineman Isaiah Prince was positioned on the injured reserve.
Tennessee Titans
- Extensive receiver Calvin Ridley is on tempo to play Week One.
