Tag: Kyle Rudolph

Report: Bills were in running for Giants TE Kyle Rudolph

Buffalo Bills were connected to New York Giants TE Kyle Rudolph.

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The Bills eventually landed on Jacob Hollister as their tight end addition this offseason. Reportedly Kyle Rudolph was in discussion to some extent though, too.

According to NFL Network’s Michael Silver, before signing Hollister and prior to Rudolph inking a deal with the Giants, the Bills were interested in the former Viking.

Along with the Bills, the Colts, Chargers, and Panthers were “also in the running” for Rudolph, per the report.

Rudolph, 31, was cut by the Vikings prior to free agency, but didn’t sign until this past week. Giants Wire reports it was a two-year, $16 million deal for Rudolph.

Terms for Hollister’s contract were not released, but he signed a one-year deal with the Bills. The 27-year-old also played in college with Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen.

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A look at how Kyle Rudolph’s numbers rank in Vikings’ history

Rudolph ranks in the top-10 in nearly every receiving category with the Vikings.

The Vikings released tight end Kyle Rudolph this offseason after 10 seasons with the team, mostly due to cap reasons.

This week, Rudolph signed a deal with the Giants.

While we’re looking ahead to what someone like Irv Smith Jr. can do for the Vikings, it’s worth taking a look back at where Rudolph’s numbers rank in team history.

Rudolph’s 453 receptions rank fifth in team history, behind only Cris Carter, Randy Moss, Steve Jordan and Anthony Carter.

His 4,488 receiving yards rank 10th in team history, behind Carter, Moss, Carter, Jake Reed, Sammy White, Jordan, Ahmad Rashad, Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs.

Rudolph’s 48 touchdowns rank fifth in team history behind Carter, Moss, Carter and White.

Now with the Giants, Rudolph’s role will probably be pretty similar to what it was late in his career with the Vikings considering New York has Evan Engram at tight end.

Contract details for some of Giants’ newest additions

A look at the contract details for several of the New York Giants’ most recent additions.

The New York Giants began free agency on the sidelines but have heated up nicely over the past 48 hours. Here are the latest contract details from Big Blue’s most recent signings (courtesy of The Athletic’s Dan Duggan).

Long snapper Casey Kreiter: One-year, $1.1275 million ($337,000 guaranteed) with a cap hit of $987,500 and a dead cap value of $337,500.

Tight end Kyle Rudolph: Two years, $12 million ($4,5 million guaranteed) with an average annual salary of $6,000,000, carrying a cap hit of $4,750,000 and a dead cap value of $4,500,000.

Quarterback Mike Glennon: One-year, $1.35 million ($425,000 guaranteed), carrying a cap hit of $1.35 million and a dead cap value of $425,000.

Linebacker Reggie Ragland: One-year, $1,127,500  ($137,500 guaranteed), carrying a cap hit of $987,500 and a dead cap value of $137,500.

Fullback Cullen Gillaspia’s contract details are still pending.

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Report: Kyle Rudolph’s addition will not impact Evan Engram’s role with Giants

Evan Engram’s role with the New York Giants will not change despite the team bringing in veteran TE Kyle Rudolph.

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The New York Giants had a trick up their sleeve this week and it turned out to be veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph.

After an aggressive pursuit of Hunter Henry, who ultimately joined the New England Patriots, the Giants and general manager Dave Gettleman settled on Rudolph on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a two-year deal.

But what will Rudolph’s presence in East Rutherford mean for embattled tight end Evan Engram, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract?

Well, apparently nothing…

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Engram’s role will not change despite the presence of Rudolph, who is likely to be used in two-tight end sets.

Rudolph gives the Giants another playmaker at the tight end spot to pair with Evan Engram. His acquisition does not affect Engram’s status with the team despite a now crowded tight ends room, a team source told ESPN’s Jordan Raanan. Rudolph and Engram are joined by Kaden Smith and Levine Toilolo.

Although Rudolph’s arrival in East Rutherford may not have a major impact on Engram or his role, it could mean a change for Kaden Smith is on the horizon.

The Giants previously re-worked the contract of Levine Toilolo which indicates he’s firmly in their 2021 plans. They’re obviously now committed to both Rudolph and Engram as well, so there’s only so much space at the tight end position. Carrying four could be tricky business, especially since all four are unlikely to be active on game days.

How things ultimately shake out remains to be seen but at least when it comes to Engram and his role, Rudolph’s presence isn’t going to change much.

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Kyle Rudolph finds new NFL home

Kyle Rudolph will soon be waking up in the city that never sleeps.

10-year NFL veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph has a new professional home for the first time after inking a deal with the New York Giants on Thursday.

Rudolph, who has previously played only for the Minnesota Vikings after being selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft, totaled 453 receptions, 4,488 receiving yards, and 48 touchdowns in Minnesota.

Now Rudolph is headed to the Giants where he joins Evan Engram as another tight end with the ability to make plays.

Rudolph had one of the best freshman seasons in Notre Dame history in 2008 before injuries cost playing time and a chance to make even more of a dent in the Fighting Irish record books.

Terms of Rudolph’s new deal have not yet been released.

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Kyle Rudolph through the years

Former Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph reaches agreement with the Giants

Former Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph has found a new destination in the 2021 NFL offseason. He has signed with the New York Giants.

The Vikings released longtime tight end Kyle Rudolph this offseason.

This offseason, Rudolph said that he was worth every dime of his contract, but that doesn’t mean he’s being used to his potential and that he’s used to do what he does well. Now, Rudolph has a chance at a change of role on a different team.

Rudolph has agreed to terms with the Giants, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Rudolph is signing a two-year deal with the team.

When he was in Minnesota, Rudolph had to take a back seat to Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson and, at times, Irv Smith Jr. in the passing game. He will presumably have an easier time getting targets with the Giants.

Yes, the Giants could theoretically compete for the postseason in a weak NFC East, but the expectations for Minnesota and New York in 2021 will be inherently different. Rudolph has a chance to be a veteran presence on a young team and become a good target for QB Daniel Jones.

Jones will likely have other weapons besides Rudolph, such as Darius Slayton, Sterling Shepard and Evan Engram. I still think Rudolph will probably have an easier time getting the ball in New York, though.

Giants agree to terms with Kyle Rudolph: How he fits

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with TE Kyle Rudolph, but how does he fit the offense?

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The New York Giants were slow to get going in free agency this week but are beginning to make some noise. They are meeting with wide reciter Kenny Golladay on Thursday night and now comes the news they have signed tight end Kyle Rudolph to a two-year deal.

How does Rudolph fit and what does that mean for Evan Engram and the other tight ends?

Rudolph’s deal is reportedly for $16 million over two years, so yes, he will be the starting tight end come September. Rudolph is a traditional in-line tight end. The 31-year-old, 6-foot-6, 265-pound former Notre Dame star is entering his 11th season in the NFL after spending the first 10 with the Minnesota Vikings.

Rudolph will likely be used in Jason Garrett’s offense the same way Jason Witten was in Dallas — in the short passing game and in the red zone.

Rudolph’s presence could make Engram a slot receiver in certain formations, and combined with the possible addition of Golladay, would give the Giants an advantage size-wise in the passing game.

Rudolph can also seal off the edge on running plays and augment the spotty pass blocking of the Giants’ young tackles.

The Giants need to bolster the protection and stability of the line of scrimmage in front of Daniel Jones this year and adding Rudolph is an upgrade plus he can still make plays.

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Giants agree to terms with Kyle Rudolph: How he fits

The New York Giants have agreed to terms with TE Kyle Rudolph, but how does he fit the offense?

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The New York Giants were slow to get going in free agency this week but are beginning to make some noise. They are meeting with wide reciter Kenny Golladay on Thursday night and now comes the news they have signed tight end Kyle Rudolph to a two-year deal.

How does Rudolph fit and what does that mean for Evan Engram and the other tight ends?

Rudolph’s deal is reportedly for $16 million over two years, so yes, he will be the starting tight end come September. Rudolph is a traditional in-line tight end. The 31-year-old, 6-foot-6, 265-pound former Notre Dame star is entering his 11th season in the NFL after spending the first 10 with the Minnesota Vikings.

Rudolph will likely be used in Jason Garrett’s offense the same way Jason Witten was in Dallas — in the short passing game and in the red zone.

Rudolph’s presence could make Engram a slot receiver in certain formations, and combined with the possible addition of Golladay, would give the Giants an advantage size-wise in the passing game.

Rudolph can also seal off the edge on running plays and augment the spotty pass blocking of the Giants’ young tackles.

The Giants need to bolster the protection and stability of the line of scrimmage in front of Daniel Jones this year and adding Rudolph is an upgrade plus he can still make plays.

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How an update on former Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph’s designation affects the salary cap

The Minnesota Vikings have made a savvy move for the 2021 and 2022 NFL salary cap: Giving TE Kyle Rudolph a post-June 1 designation.

Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph has been a mainstay of Minnesota’s offense for the past 10 years, but signs were pointing to him departing this offseason.

Rudolph had a high cap hit and he said that he was worth “every dime of his contract.” That likely meant that a restructure was out of the question in a cash-strapped 2021 offseason. Not only that, but TE Irv Smith Jr. and TE Tyler Conklin seem capable of stepping up.

So Minnesota released Rudolph, which saved money on the salary cap. The Vikings even had a clever way of spreading the money out. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, Minnesota opted to use a post-June 1 designation on Kyle Rudolph’s release, which allocates the dead money over 2021 and 2022.

Also, the Vikings will now garner $7.9 million after June 1, which can help the team sign draftees and undrafted free agents.

Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune reported that, once Rudolph is cut, he will have a cap charge of $1.45 million in 2021 and $2.9 million in 2022.

So the Vikings lessened his cap hit, spread the dead money around and will have some freed up space for signing rookies. Not a bad move.

2021 NFL free agency: 10 remaining players for Bills to sign

As NFL free agency officially opens, here are 10 players for the Buffalo Bills to still sign.

It might seem like the NFL’s free agency market was already open all week, but it wasn’t. Now it offiically is.

At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the new “league year” begins. All prior reported signings or trade actually had not happened… they were just “agreed” to. Now all those can go through.

However, even though this deadline has been passed, that doesn’t mean the Bills can’t still continue adding players. The free agency market is still stockpiled with talent for the Bills and general manager Brandon Beane to look at adding.

With that, here are some free agents who have yet to agree to any terms with teams that could interest Buffalo: