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Chiefs release Marquez Valdes-Scantling
According to ESPN, the Kansas City franchise decided this Wednesday to release receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. This move will allow the Chiefs to save $12 million in payroll for 2024.
In 2023, he caught a pass to secure the Chiefs' victory in the AFC Championship Game against the Ravens. And he scored the Chiefs' first touchdown in their Super Bowl LVIII victory against the 49ers. However, during the regular season he finished well behind rookie Rashee Rice (WR).
With this cut and the franchise tag of L'Jarius Sneed, the major topic on the Kansas City side is the re-signing of Chris Jones (DT).
Jets: Joe Douglas’ announcements
At the Combine on Wednesday, Jets general manager Joe Douglas announced that he had given permission to Zach Wilson's (QB) agent to seek a trade. This is no surprise since owner Woody Johnson said:
“We need a backup quarterback. We didn't have any last year. »
Despite the fact that edge rusher Bryce Huff is among the most interesting in future free agency, Joe Douglas also clarified that the Jets did not want to use the franchise tag for him. The general manager wants to meet with Huff's agent at the Combine to try to reach an agreement on a long-term contract.
Dolphins 2024? Tua Tagovailoa with new contract and Jaylen Waddle
During the Combine, Dolphins general manager Chris Grier was very clear on the subject Jaylen Waddle (WR). According to ESPN, Grier laughed when the possibility of a Waddle trade was brought up to him.
“I'm not considering trading Jaylen Waddle. He will stay here for a long time. »
Pick No. 21 in the 2021 draft, Waddle is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. He recorded at least 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons. In 2023, he has caught 72 passes for 1,014 yards with four touchdowns in 14 games.
Chris Grier also specified that he would begin discussions for a new contract with the agent of Tua Tagovailoa (QB) at the Combine. He told ESPN he's “hopeful” to get a deal done this offseason, but added that these types of big extensions “rarely get done quickly.”
Transactions
– This Wednesday, the Rams re-signed receiver Demarcus Robinson to a one-year contract. (ESPN)
– According to CBSSports, the Eagles have responded to inquiries from several teams about the possibility of trading Haason Reddick (DE).
– According to TheAthletic, Rams center Coleman Shelton has exercised his player option and will be an unrestricted free agent.
– The 49ers interviewed Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position on Wednesday. (NFL media)
– The Bengals announced Wednesday that they have offered exclusive rights free agent contracts to Jake Browning (QB) and Cal Adomitis (LS). Exclusive rights free agents have less than three years of accumulated experience and may be retained by teams for minimum salary.
– Colts general manager Chris Ballard said during Combine interviews that Michael Pittman Jr. (WR) will still be with the team in 2024.
Contracts
– The Browns have restructured cornerback Denzel Ward's contract to save more than $11 million in payroll for 2024, according to CBSSports this Wednesday.
– According to NFL media on Wednesday, the Saints restructured the contract of Cesar Ruiz (OL). This adds $6.4 million in space in the 2024 payroll.
– On Wednesday, the Packers and Preston Smith (OLB) agreed to a contract restructuring that creates $2.4 million in salary space for the team in 2024. Smith's compensation for this year is now $10 millions of dollars. (ESPN)
In short
– FedEx has decided to walk away from its deal to pay about $7.5 million a year to have the Commanders' stadium named FedEx Field. The Washington Post reported Wednesday that FedEx's decision surprised Commanders.
Jonathan Gannon: “The sky is the limit” for Kyler Murray
Tuesday at the Combine, when asked about Kyler Murray (QB), Jonathan Gannon thinks “the sky is the limit” if he stays healthy. The coach wanted to highlight the good performances of the team during the player's return (3-5) while the Cardinals had 1 victory and 8 defeats before that.
“ [Je] think you saw towards the end of the year how we evolved and we're going to pick up where we left off and then continue to develop for him what he's comfortable with. […] I don't think you've seen his best either. And I'm confident in that because he's a guy who's attacking better and better every day. And it's a new system for him. […] So, I think he handled the situation extremely well. »
NFL Players Association Annual Report
The NFL Players Association released its report on franchises based on player evaluations this Wednesday.
The franchises were rated based on 11 criteria: Family Treatment, Food/Cafeteria, Nutritionist/Dietician, Locker Room, Training Room, Staff, Weight Room, Strength Trainers, Team Travel, Head Trainer and Owner. Each criterion is graded from A+ to F-.
We can note that the best rated owners with A+ are those of the Vikings and the Dolphins. The lowest rated with F- is the Chiefs. Conversely, the highest rated head coaches with A+ are Andy Reid (Chiefs), Dan Campbell (Lions) and Kevin O'Connell (Vikings). Unsurprisingly, Josh McDaniels brings up the rear with a D.
The summary of general averages proposed by MySportsUpdate:
Overall ranks on the NFLPA survey:
1. Dolphins
2. Vikings
3. Packers
4. Eagles
5. Jaguars
6. 49ers
7. Texans
8. Giants
9. Raiders
10. Bears
11. Bills
12. Cowboys
13. Lions
14. Seahawks
15. Ravens
16. Broncos
17. Panthers
18. Titans
19. Saints
20.… pic.twitter.com/Cl3F4f7o0n— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 28, 2024
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