National Sports
Bears bolster offensive and defensive lines with 3 additions, AP sources say
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Chicago Bears are adding more protection for Caleb Williams, agreeing on a deal with center Drew Dalman, and bolstering the defense by adding defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and edge rusher Dayo Odeyingbo, three people with knowledge of the deals told The Associated Press on Monday. The people spoke to the AP on condition of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Report: Canadian receiver Josh Palmer agrees to three-year deal with Buffalo Bills
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
It appears Canadian receiver Josh Palmer will be playing football a lot closer to home. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Palmer, of Brampton, Ont., and the Buffalo Bills have agreed to a three-year, $36-million US deal. The six-foot-one, 210-pound Palmer had 39 catches for 584 yards and a touchdown last season with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!SEC coaches pick Auburn’s Johni Broome as player of the year and Bruce Pearl as coach of the year
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Auburn’s Johni Broome and Bruce Pearl were named the Southeastern Conference’s player and coach of the year Monday. With Broome on the court and Pearl on the sidelines, the third-ranked Tigers (27-4, 15-3 SEC) won the league’s regular-season title and earned the No. 1 seed in this week’s conference tournament. Coaches of the powerhouse league ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Edge rusher Josh Sweat agrees to 4-year, $76.4 million deal with Cards, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Edge rusher Josh Sweat is heading to the Arizona Cardinals on a four-year, $76.4 million contract after helping the Philadelphia Eagles win the Super Bowl, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday, said Sweat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!NFL’s tampering period arrives and a slew of stars cash in as teams fortify or retool rosters
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
DENVER (AP) — The NFL’s 52-hour legal tampering period arrived Monday with a slew of stars getting big contracts following a weekend flurry that featured league MVP Josh Allen’s record-setting $330 million extension and Myles Garrett set to become the highest-paid non-quarterback ever. Among the headliners Monday according to people familiar with the negotiations was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lions and veteran CB D.J. Reed agree on $48M, 3-year deal with $32M guaranteed, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Detroit Lions and veteran cornerback D.J. Reed have agreed on a $48 million, three-year contract with $32 million guaranteed on Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. NFL free agency was kicked up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jets agree to terms with QB Justin Fields on 2-year, $40 million deal, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The New York Jets and former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields have agreed to a two-year contract worth $40 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. Fields steps in as New York’s starter for Aaron Rodgers after the Jets announced last month they are moving forward without the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Safety Camryn Bynum agrees to 4-year, $60 million deal with the Colts, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Safety Camryn Bynum has agreed on a four-year, $60 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday. Bynum started 54 games in four seasons with the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Vikings start free agent negotiation window by agreeing to deal with CB Isaiah Rodgers
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings agreed to terms with free agent cornerback Isaiah Rodgers on Monday, adding a backup from the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to help shore up a critical position as the NFL’s negotiation window opened. Rodgers will get a two-year, $15 million contract with $8 million fully guaranteed, according to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Second-year defensive back Jackson looking forward to competitive Elks camp
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
Kordell Jackson isn’t standing pat. The 25-year-old American defensive back started 16 games as a rookie last season with the Edmonton Elks. But with the franchise’s deep dive into free agency — and adding an abundance of defensive talent — the competition for jobs during training camp will be stiff. And that’s just fine with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!QB Sam Darnold agrees on a 3-year, $100.5 million deal with Seahawks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on March 10th, 2025
The Seattle Seahawks have found the replacement for Geno Smith, agreeing to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with Sam Darnold, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday. The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because teams can’t sign free agents until Wednesday, said $55 million of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!
