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Broncos CB Pat Surtain not focused on looming contract extension

“I’m going to let my agent handle that and let that process speak for itself. Right now, my ongoing focus is the football field,” PS2 said.

After giving a massive extension to guard Quinn Meinerz, the next order of business for the Denver Broncos will be reaching an agreement with cornerback Pat Surtain.

Surtain, 24, will earn just over $3.5 million this fall, then his salary will jump to $19.8 million in 2025 when his fifth-year option kicks in. The star cornerback is currently scheduled to become a free agent in 2026, but the Broncos don’t plan to let him test the market.

“We will keep you posted,” Denver coach Sean Payton said last week when asked about a potential extension for Surtain.

As for Surtain, he’s not focused on his next contract.

“No, I haven’t been putting much thought into it,” the cornerback said last Friday. “When that time comes it comes, but right now I’m navigating my focus towards the season and being the best player I can be for this team.”

Now entering his fourth season in the league, Surtain is eligible for an extension, and star players prefer to get a new deal before their contract runs down to one year. Surtain is focusing on training camp and the upcoming season, though, while his agent handles potential talks with the team.

“There’s no specific timeframe right now,” Surtain said. “I’m going to let my agent handle that and let that process speak for itself. Right now, my ongoing focus is the football field for sure.”

The two sides aren’t willing to talk about an extension publicly, but it is clear that the team wants PS2 to stay in Denver long-term.

“I think they’ve made it pretty clear that they want me to be a part of the team, and that’s what I’m looking forward to,” the cornerback said. 

The Jacksonville Jaguars recently gave cornerback Tyson Campbell an extension that included $53.4 million guaranteed, a new high for CBs. In terms of total value, Denzel Ward (Cleveland Browns) has the record at $100.5 million. Jaire Alexander (Green Bay Packers) earns the most on a per-year average at $21 million. Alexander also has the record for the largest signing bonus ($30 million) given to a cornerback.

Surtain is considered the best cornerback in the NFL by league personnel, and his agent will want PS2’s salary to reflect that. We expect Surtain to receive a contract near (or higher than) the above figures in the coming months. After giving Meinerz a new deal before training camp, the Broncos might be trending toward an in-season extension for Surtain.

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Taylor Decker contract extension locks open the Lions offensive window

Taylor Decker contract extension locks open the Lions offensive window with all the key pieces signed through the next few seasons

Taylor Decker will be a Detroit Lion through at least the 2027 season after signing a three-year contract extension worth $60 million. The longtime left tackle is the latest Lions core player to lock in for the long term with the team this offseason.

The team’s longest-tenured player, Decker’s play and leadership have both evolved into something that definitely adds value, to use a term Decker stated several times in his press conference Monday. Detroit securing that value for the next three years after already showering QB Jared Goff, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and fellow OT Penei Sewell with big contracts this offseason means the Lions offense figures to remain one of the very best in the league for the foreseeable future.

Decker is 30 and entering his ninth season in Detroit. He’s consistently proven to be an above-average left tackle over the last two seasons after fluctuating a little closer to average earlier in his career. Decker himself feels like he’s got several good years ahead of him.

“I think I’m in my prime. I still think I am,” Decker said confidently. “I think I’ll be able to play as long as I want to, knock on wood, barring any freak accidents. So I just want to be here. I want to be a part of this team.”

Of the core players locked up by the team this offseason, Decker is the greybeard. Goff, like Decker a 2016 first-round pick (by the Rams), is 29 and coming off perhaps his best all-around season. St. Brown is 24. Sewell, named the best offensive lineman in the league by some outlets earlier this summer, is still just 23 years old. All-Pro center Frank Ragnow is 28 and signed through the 2026 season.

Other key pieces like Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta and Jahmyr Gibbs are on rookie contracts through the next two seasons. Running back David Montgomery, 27, is signed through 2025.

All the players who were critical in leading the Lions to a top-five offense in each of the last two seasons will remain in Detroit through at least the next two seasons. Decker is the only one over 30, and he plays a position where many players peak in their early 30s.

Detroit GM Brad Holmes has effectively locked open the team’s window for winning with a potent, proven top-5 offense for at least the next two seasons. Beyond the talent, the fact that everyone who has needed to be paid big money already has it on that side of the ball means the Lions won’t have to worry about contract disputes or dissatisfaction, in contrast to fellow NFC contenders like the Cowboys and Eagles.

Decker talked about how important that secure feeling can be.

“Moving forward, I can just focus on playing football, going through camp day-to-day. I don’t have to have any of that hanging over my head. It’s a pretty good feeling.”

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Lions DT Alim McNeill not worried about any contract talk

Lions DT Alim McNeill not worried about any potential contract extension, focusing on earning it on the field instead

The Detroit Lions media staff typically sets up the post-practice interview subjects before practice starts, barring something exceptional happening in the training camp session. On Monday, the first padded practice of camp, the Lions media staff had already tabbed defensive tackle Alim McNeill to speak with us before the exceptional news happened.

That news, of course, was the three-year contract extension with left tackle Taylor Decker. The new deal with Decker means everyone who needed to get paid, and who was eligible to be paid as a franchise building block this offseason, has gotten paid — except McNeill.

Entering the final year of his four-year rookie contract, McNeill has emerged as one of the NFL’s bright young standouts at his position. Despite almost no help from anyone around him on the defensive interior, McNeill managed five sacks and a more polished all-around impact in his third year.

McNeill is poised for a huge season, which leads many to believe he’s also poised for a huge new contract. Yet McNeill himself doesn’t seem concerned at all with the business side of his career, not while training camp is going on.

“Honestly, I told my agent not to talk to me about that,” McNeill said after practice. “I’m in training camp right now, so I’m not even thinking about that. I’ve got to play good. I’m worried about winning this year. Whatever happens, happens. But I haven’t done any of that.”

McNeill has impressed all offseason, and the first padded practice was no exception. His combination of quickness, agility and brute strength is a very difficult assignment for blockers, and McNeill’s subtle work on his technique has made him a real force inside.

He’s clearly energized by the addition of veteran DT DJ Reader, who continues to rehab from a torn quad injury and hasn’t been cleared to practice yet. McNeill talked about Reader’s impact, as well as the bump his confidence has received from new DL coach Terrell Williams, too.

He knows the money will be there, and he knows he wants to stay and grow in Detroit. McNeill also smartly knows the best way to get paid is to keep on playing at a high level, and that is his sole focus right now.

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Chiefs OL Trey Smith on contract status: ‘I don’t look at all that stuff’

Kansas City #Chiefs OL Trey Smith on contract status: ‘I don’t look at all that stuff’ | @EdEastonJr

The NFL Draft has been a vital component of the Kansas City Chiefs’ success, with many of their players being homegrown within the franchise. The dilemma with hitting on top picks is the attempt to try and secure them long-term with a contract that lives up to their production.

Chiefs offensive guard Trey Smith has been an impactful player on the offensive line since joining the franchise. He is up for a potential contract extension, but during his conversation with the media after Sunday’s practice, he had other things on his mind.

“Oh, no. I’m just playing College Football 25,” said Smith. “Honestly, (I’ve) been taking my dynasty. Memphis Tigers and Coach Mo Breezy.”

Smith’s decision to pivot to another topic was clear evidence that he didn’t want to discuss the details of his future.

“I don’t look at all that stuff, man; I worry about what my coaches tell me; I worry about how they feel about me,” said Smith. “If I do my job at a high level, everything else is going to take care of itself. That’s all I’ve got to do, keep working and do my job at a high level.”

Nick Bolton, Creed Humphrey, and Noah Gray are the other notable players up for contract extensions. The season could determine their future in Kansas City, as it will be challenging to keep them all long-term.

Will Sam Hauser and the Boston Celtics sign a contract extension?

Will the two sides find common ground while such a move is possible for both sides?

Backup forward Sam Hauser and the Boston Celtics are in talks on a potential contract extension for the Virginia alum, with hopes of getting a deal done before the final year of his current contract begins next season. Will the two sides find common ground while such a move is possible for both sides?

Speaking at the NBA’s 2024 Las Vegas Summer League, CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning and HoopsHype senior reporter Michael Scotto discuss how much it could end up costing the Celtics to keep him. The pair also get into how likely an extension getting done between the two parties may be.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say.

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Jayson Tatum’s new supermax contract extension gets high marks in new analysis

The St. Louis native did just break through to help his team win its first NBA title in 16 years, after all.

Star forward Jayson Tatum’s new supermax contract extension with the Boston Celtics gets top marks from the staff at Bleacher Report, and for good reason. The St. Louis native did just break through to help his team win its first NBA title in 16 years, and has been among the best players in the league for some years now.

Still, as obvious as the move might seem to some, Tatum has not been without his detractors even in victory. But according to B/R, “It was inevitable” that Tatum would get this deal. “Boston was a juggernaut throughout the 2023-24 campaign. It mostly coasted through the playoffs and to a title. And Tatum, who’s still just 26 years old, is the reigning champs’ leading scorer and best player.”

“A multipositional defender who also hits plenty of tough shots and seems to improve as a playmaker every year, Tatum is already an all-time great playoff performer and one of the league’s current mainstays on plus-minus leaderboards,” they add.

“Since the start of the 2017-18 campaign (Tatum’s first), the Celtics are plus-3,530 points when he’s on the floor in the regular and postseason,” they note. “That isn’t just first over that stretch. It’s 243 points clear of second-place Giannis Antetokounmpo.”

“Yes, this contract and Jaylen Brown’s could make team-building a little trickier over the next few years, but they’re the cornerstones of a championship team and a staple of the Eastern Conference Finals. It’s worth it to stay in that position.”

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On the Boston Celtics signing Jayson Tatum to the biggest NBA deal in history

The deal marks the largest contract in NBA history up to this point, passing his teammate Jaylen Brown in that regard.

The Boston Celtics and star forward Jayson Tatum have agreed to a five-year, $315 million supermax contract extension, with a player option on the final year of the deal. The deal marks the largest contract in NBA history up to this point, passing his teammate Jaylen Brown in that regard.

CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning reacts to this historic deal for the Celtics, breaking down its potential impact. He explores what securing Boston’s entire starting five for the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season means for the Celtics’ future championship ambitions to hang Banner 19 on the heels of their last title.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what he had to say about Tatum’s new deal.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” “Celtics Lab,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Derrick White gets encouragement from Celtics fans to re-sign with Boston

A lot of things are stacking up in favor of the Colorado native signing an extension with the team.

One would think that starting Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White would have an easier time taking care of his hair now that he made the decision to go bald for the 2023-24 season.

But it actually takes a lot of care to keep such a hairstyle looking sharp, as does the decision on whether to re-sign with a team in the NBA. But for White’s part in that regard, a lot of things are stacking up in favor of the Colorado native signing an extension with the team. Speaking at a recent Gillette event, a fan encouraged White to ink an extension with Boston, eliciting support from teammate Al Horford.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say, courtesy of the folks at the CLNS Media network.

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” “Celtics Lab,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

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Ex-Lions LB Jahlani Tavai gets a nice payday from the Patriots

Tavai struggled in his two seasons in Detroit but has found a productive place in New England’s LB corps

The name Jahlani Tavai does not conjure up fond memories for the Detroit Lions. As a second-round pick by the Lions in the 2019 NFL Draft, the linebacker from Hawaii failed to live up to the expectations commensurate with being the No. 43 overall pick.

Tavai washed out of Detroit after two underwhelming seasons in Matt Patricia’s defense. He struggled with the speed-in-space of the NFL game and failed to make the Lions in 2021, the first year of the Dan Campbell regime.

It took some time for Tavai to find his NFL footing, but the linebacker has emerged as a good starter for the New England Patriots. Now, New England has rewarded Tavai with a three-year contract extension worth as much as $21 million. Tavai, now 27, racked up over 100 tackles, intercepted two passes and forced two fumbles.

The $15 million base extension is slightly more than what the Lions are paying 2023 first-round rookie Jack Campbell for the same timeframe. It’s a good redemptive deal for Tavai, who has made himself into a quality NFL starter after a very inauspicious start for the Lions.

 

The Boston Celtics have kept Sam Hauser, but how much will it make his contract extension cost?

Brad Stevens said he hopes to keep Hauser in Boston for a long time. Did this move by the front office change that for the Celtics?

The Boston Celtics have kept Sam Hauser by picking up his team option for the coming 2024-25 NBA season. But how much will it make his contract extension cost in the longer-term?

Hauser received his team option of $2.1 million this past weekend and the Celtics will keep him for their 2024-25 campaign as a result, but what will a contract extension look like for him in light of this development? Boston President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said he hopes to keep Hauser in Boston for a long time. Did this move by the front office change that for the Celtics?

Cohost of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast, Bobby Manning, weighed in on a recent episode. Check it out below!

If you enjoy this pod, check out the “How Bout Them Celtics,” “First to the Floor,” “Celtics Lab,” and the many other New England sports podcasts available on the CLNS Media network.

Listen to the “Celtics Lab” podcast on:

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3zBKQY6

Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3GfUPFi

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3F9DvjQ

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