Weekend news
Chiefs: New stadium and move coming for the franchise?
JJ McCarthy not ready yet?
Despite being drafted in the first round, JJ McCarthy (QB, Vikings) is not currently Kirk Cousins' successor in Minnesota. Indeed, Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell announced this Friday that Sam Darnold would be the starter for the start of training camp. (ESPN)
A salary cap specific to the quarterback position?
With Trevor Lawrence's recent extension, some NFL owners are concerned about what quarterbacks will ask for in their next contract. In two years, for example, Brock Purdy (QB, 49ers) could demand – and rightly so – a much higher contract than the Jaguars player signed.
In a discussion on the NFL Network, journalist Tom Pelissero stated that there are discussions among the owners to implement this measure. However, the journalist remains measured saying that it has not gone further. The reason is that most teams have already paid their quarterbacks on a long-term basis.
Jets player arrested
On Sunday morning, Jets cornerback Tae Hayes was arrested in Alabama. The player was in possession of a quantity of marijuana. A bail of 300 dollars was enough to free him. The cornerback has already appeared 14 times in the NFL, notably with the Panthers. He signed with the Jets during the offseason with the aim of having a contract for the 2024 season
Transactions
The main signings of the day: Willington Previlon (DL, Steelers), Jacob Copeland (WR, Steelers)
In short
– Ex-Buccaneers receiver, Deven Thompkins counterattacks. The 24-year-old filed a complaint against his ex-wife who accused him of domestic violence last month. Thompkins is suing her for making false statements. (PFT)
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