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 price as much as $96 million, in response to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. A supply who spoke to ESPN’s John Keim stated 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 have been contemplating.
McLaurin is coming off arguably one of the best 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. In the course of the 2025 NFL Playoffs, he recorded 14 receptions for 227 yards and three touchdowns in three video games.
Extra money for Trey Hendrickson
All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson ended his hold-in at present after the Cincinnati Bengals agreed to a restructured deal that may see his wage improve to $30 million for the upcoming season, in response to sources who spoke to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The brand new deal additionally encompasses 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 present 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 choose.
Earlier at present, the team said that it had finalized two other trades. First, Philly traded a 2026 seventh-round draft choose 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 choose.
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 response to 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 observe
Dallas Cowboys Professional Bowl move rusher Micah Parsons was noticeably absent from the open portion of the staff’s observe that was held earlier at present. 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 way in which media shapes notion and narratives is wild – and if he hadn’t stated 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 present. In June, Akers was signed to a one-year contract price $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 resolution for the Saints
New Orleans Saints head coach Kellen Moore informed reporters earlier at present that he nonetheless has not decided as to who would be the staff’s beginning quarterback for the Week One matchup in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals. Nonetheless, Moore stated that he’s “fairly shut” to creating a call.
“Clearly, quarterback-wise, we’ll talk that after we’ve talked via 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 damage updates
Arizona Cardinals
Baltimore Ravens
- Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson is again at coaching camp after leaving final Wednesday’s observe early because of a foot damage.
Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski stated that quarterback Kenny Pickett may very well be obtainable for Cleveland’s regular-season opener in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals despite the fact that he’s nonetheless nursing a hamstring problem.
Dallas Cowboys
- Rookie working again Jaydon Blue was taking part in at present’s observe as he comes again from a harm ankle.
- Former Professional Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs returned to observe at present as he battles a knee damage.
- 2024 first-round choose and offensive deal with Tyler Guyton took half in at present’s observe as he nurses a knee damage.
Houston Texans
Indianapolis Colts
- Wideout Josh Downs, who’s coping with a hamstring problem, ought to return to observe subsequent week.
- Backup working again Tyler Goodson may return to observe subsequent week as he battles an elbow damage.
- Vast receiver Ashton Dulin is at the moment within the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Las Vegas Raiders
- Backup quarterback Aidan O’Connell may very well be out six to eight weeks due to a fractured proper wrist.
Los Angeles Chargers
- Common supervisor Joe Hortiz stated this weekend that working again Najee Harris is “on monitor” and “ought to be capable of go” for Week One.
Los Angeles Rams
- Quarterback Matthew Stafford was a full participant in observe earlier at present. Head coach Sean McVay stated “nothing that would depart me to imagine… that he’s not going to be able to roll in opposition to the Texans.”
- Offensive deal with Alaric Jackson, who has been coping with blood clots, practiced at present for the primary time since coaching camp started.
- Third-round draft and linebacker choose Josaiah Stewart is within the NFL’s concussion protocol.
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
- Third-round draft choose and extensive receiver Kyle Williams returned to observe yesterday after lacking the final week with an undisclosed damage.
New York Jets
- Wideout Allen Lazard, who has been battling a shoulder problem, is anticipated to play Week One.
- Former All-Professional cornerback Sauce Gardner is on monitor to play Week One.
Philadelphia Eagles
- Backup quarterback Tanner McKee may not be prepared for Week One as he offers with a fractured thumb.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Rookie quarterback Will Howard is anticipated to be again at observe quickly as he battles again from a damaged hand.
- Linebacker Nick Herbig stays sidelined with a hamstring problem.
San Francisco 49ers
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated extensive receiver Jauan Jennings has an opportunity to be obtainable for Week One.
- Wideout Jacob Cowing may very well be out six weeks because of a hamstring damage.
- Offensive lineman Isaiah Prince was positioned on the injured reserve.
Tennessee Titans
- Vast receiver Calvin Ridley is on tempo to play Week One.
