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The defensive tackle market took form late Saturday night, when the Kansas City Chiefs and Chris Jones agreed on a large contract extension less than a week before free agency began. Jones got a five-year contract worth $95 million in guaranteed money, setting a new benchmark for the expense of a good defensive lineman. With Jones out, Miami’s Christian Wilkins will emerge as one of the top defensive lineman available. The Dolphins decided not to franchise tag Wilkins, allowing him to enter free agency. In his five NFL seasons, he has 20.5 sacks, with a career-high 9.5 in 2023. The…

The Toronto Blue Jays confirmed Joey Votto’s signing on Friday, March 7, 2024. Although there had been speculation that Votto would sign with the Jays, the signing came as a surprise. The Blue Jays appeared to be done signing players, but Votto was still available and eager to play for the Jays. In November, the Cincinnati Reds declined a $20 million option on Votto’s 10-year, $225 million contract from 2012. Votto has never played for another team. Votto discussed how it appeared at the time that major-league contracts were open to him. However, he signed to a $2 million, one-year…

Trade rumors involving Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson have started to heat up. So much so that NFL writers have began to speculate on potential trade destinations for Johnson this offseason. According to Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report, Johnson could sign with the Dallas Cowboys. “Getting Johnson’s $15.8 million cap hit to fit on Dallas’ books given their annual cap issues would take a little doing, but extending the 27-year-old would solve that issue,” Davenport wrote in an email. “Dallas received two compensatory draft picks this week, giving the Cowboys additional draft cash to play Let’s Make a Deal.…

The Detroit Lions will need to fix some flaws in their secondary this offseason, and a housecleaning on the other side of Lake Erie may help them do so. The Lions are in risk of losing cornerback Jerry Jacobs and safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to free agency, but they have the opportunity to add an All-Pro player after the Buffalo Bills released cornerback Tre’Davious White this week as part of a cost-cutting spree. According to Colton Pouncy of The Athletic, White might be a potential addition to the Lions’ secondary as a reliable veteran. Lions Could Take Chance on Top Cornerback…

Clemson Football has been mired in a rut with wide outs and injuries for the previous few years. We’ve said a few times that the Tigers have a habit of having a freshman wide receiver step up and create a lot of enthusiasm, only to be hindered by injuries as sophomores. Beaux Collins was a 2021 freshman who started well in 2022 but was eventually injured enough to miss the majority of the second half of the season. Antonio Williams stepped up in Collins’s absence and looked great, but was limited as a sophomore as well. We all hope Tyler…

The free agency negotiation period begins at Noon ET on Monday, and while most expect the Detroit Lions will be active at cornerback, ESPN’s Dan Graziano reports that the Lions could make a big splash at defensive tackle. According to Graziano, the Lions and Houston Texans will likely compete for Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins’ services. “After Chris Jones landed a big deal on Saturday night, Miami’s Christian Wilkins is likely to be a hot name, with contending teams such as the Texans and Lions looking to upgrade at that position,” Graziano wrote in the early hours of Sunday morning.…

The Pittsburgh Steelers could make significant moves during the 2024 NFL offseason. They spoke with Russell Wilson amid concerns about their quarterback predicament. Now it appears that Diontae Johnson could be a trade candidate. They have also cleared a significant amount of cap space this summer with cutbacks. One bookmaker believes the Steelers can use that space to make a major statement in a position where they are currently strong. According to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now, BetOnline now has the Steelers listed as 5/1 to be Los Angeles Chargers edge rusher Khalil Mack’s next team. A Resurgent 2023 for…

Jeremy Patterson, a member of Rutgers’ player-development staff, will join the Florida football program as an assistant defensive line coach. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman was the first to reveal Florida’s decision to add Patterson to the roster. Patterson played collegiate football at Wisconsin from 2014 to 2016, then transferred to Tennessee State for his final two seasons. Although he did not record any statistics during his four appearances with the Badgers, he had six starts at Tennessee State and concluded his career with 17 tackles, including 2.5 for a loss, in 18 games. The likely acquisition of Patterson comes after…

Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young would love to see left-handed pitcher and World Series hero Jordan Montgomery return for the 2024 season. As Opening Day approaches, the 31-year-old is expected to return to Arlington in the visitor’s dugout. During an interview on 1310 The Ticket, Young stated that Monty is “less likely” to return for the 2024 season. The Rangers appear satisfied with their personnel as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs to begin the season. After spending heavily in back-to-back offseasons, Young took a more prudent approach following his World Series success. Texas has added right-hander Tyler…

Brad Holmes took over as general manager of the Detroit Lions in 2021, facing a difficult rebuild from the ashes of the “Quinntricia” era. Holmes faced an additional challenge: a seasoned quarterback who, naturally, did not want to be a part of another Detroit rebuild. Matthew Stafford was free to choose his location. It happened to be the Los Angeles Rams, where Holmes had worked for years before moving to Detroit. After not doing much in free agency for two years, which was understandable given where the Lions were, Holmes increased his aggressiveness in 2023, signing Cameron Sutton, David Montgomery,…