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Several Lions reap contract rewards on the 5th day of the league year

Several Detroit Lions reap contract rewards on the 5th day of the league year as written into their deals

The fifth day of the new NFL league year is always a busy one for contracts. Many contracts are written in with stipulations and contingencies that kick in on the fifth day, which happens to be Monday, March 18th this year.

Detroit had a few contract options kick in on Monday. Most notable is a $5 million roster bonus paid to quarterback Jared Goff. This was set in the contract; it’s not any new or unexpected monies going to Goff.

Another $500,000 went to left tackle Taylor Decker as a roster bonus. Technically, Decker’s bonus was on the third day of the new league year.

Two other players had their 2024 salaries guaranteed as well. Running back David Montgomery and freshly acquired cornerback Carlton Davis now have fully guaranteed salaries in 2024. Note that the recently reported reworking of Davis’ contract might alter that; we don’t yet have the exact details of the new contract.

All contract info provided by Spotrac.

Giants RB Saquon Barkley gives Lions praise from last season’s matchup

Barkley was impressed with how well the Lions defense shut him down last season

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During the NFL off-season, there’s always so many interesting storylines to follow. From rookie minicamps, veteran players getting released to spice up the free agent market and of course, contract negotiations.

For the Detroit Lions, they could very well be looking into contract extensions for a player such as Jared Goff or others. As of now, the Lions are fortunate that they don’t have any players sitting out due to contract disputes.

In New York, it’s a different story for the Giants and their running back Saquon Barkley. Recently, Barkley spoke with the media and he hinted at his frustrations with his contract and what he thinks his worth should be as a running back.

During the interview, Barkley gave praise to the Detroit Lions from their Week 11 tilt last season. Here’s what he had to say about the adjustments the Giants did after facing Detroit (11:35):

“…we were a one-dimensional team at the beginning of the season. We were running the ball, uh, we have a great coach. We played the Detroit Lions and they came in and bust that ass and stopped me. We had to switch it up…”

One thing we’ve learned from this off-season is that people in the media and players and coaches from around the league have given the Detroit Lions defense plenty of praise. Much of that praise is from the changes and adjustments they made last season. Could the Lions defense start the 2023 season the same way they finished the 2022 season?

Eagles make Jalen Hurts highest-paid player in NFL history: Twitter reacts

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Jalen Hurts to an extension making him the highest paid player in NFL history. Here is how Twitter handled the news.

Just because you don’t win the Super Bowl doesn’t mean you can’t make NFL history.

The Philadelphia Eagles and quarterback Jalen Hurts have agreed upon a five-year contract extension worth $255 million. The contract makes Hurts the highest paid player in NFL history.

Not bad for a second-rounder who led his team to the Super Bowl after just his second full season as the starter.

Naturally with Hurts, the star quarterback of a winning and recognizable franchise, making headlines, it generated commentary on social media. Eagles fans, NFC East fans, and the rest of the lot had their takes. Here are some of the best.

Projecting a contract extension for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts after dominant performance

With NFL quarterback salaries soaring, here’s a breakdown of what a contract extension could look like for Eagles MVP candidate Jalen Hurts

You never want to create any postseason distractions for your team, but Monday, January 9 is a day that Jalen Hurts has waited for his entire career.

Starting today, players from the 2020 NFL Draft class are eligible for contract extensions and those discussions or deals can happen at any point now.

Hurts is a Pro Bowl quarterback, and MVP candidate.

The NFL is all about loading up on young, dynamic talent, and as Philadelphia continues to reload at key positions, Hurts is the one player in the NFL to watch.

A 2020 second-round pick, Hurts won’t have to worry about a fifth-year option before he can cash out and 2023 will be the final year of his rookie contract.

Howie Roseman is all about striking first and since the Eagles’ third-year quarterback’s trajectory has risen to elite status, Philadelphia could be on the hook for even more than was initially guaranteed when they signed Carson Wentz to a new deal.

After leading the Eagles to the playoffs in back-to-back years, while also vastly improving under center, Hurts will soon be one of the top 10 highest-paid signal-callers.

Here’s an early projection of what a new deal for Hurts would look like.

How Russell Wilson’s new 5-year, $245M contract impacts Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts

We’re taking a look at how the new five-year, $245 million contract extension Russell Wilson signed with the Denver Broncos will impact Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

Ian Rapoport reports that the Denver Broncos made some serious contract news on Thursday, agreeing with star quarterback Russell Wilson on a five-year, $245 million extension that includes $165 million in guaranteed money.

The blockbuster deal is the third-most lucrative contract in NFL history, behind only Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s $230 million and Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray’s $189.5 million.

The extension pays Wilson an average salary of $49 million, with the salary cap rising even more over the next few years.

Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts isn’t as talented as Russell Wilson, and he doesn’t have to be regarding a loom contract extension.

It just has to be his time.

The new deal will impact Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who could be in line for a massive extension if he can lead Philadelphia to the postseason in back-to-back years.

How Kyler Murray’s new 5-year, $230M extension with Cardinals impacts Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts

How Kyler Murray’s new 5-year, $230M extension with the Arizona Cardinals impacts Philadelphia Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts

Kyler Murray will be a wealthy man after the Cardinals star agreed to a five-year extension worth $230.5 million, making him one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks.

The deal, which runs through the 2028 season, includes $160 million guaranteed for injury, and according to Adam Schefter, Murray will make $105 million fully guaranteed upon signing the deal.

Murray’s $46.1 million average salary is the second highest in the NFL behind only Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers ($50.3 million).

Murray’s new deal will impact Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who could be in line for a huge extension if he can lead Philadelphia to the postseason in back-to-back years.

Examining the contract details for former Washington guard Brandon Scherff

As expected, Brandon Scherff got paid. Inside are the numbers from his new deal with the Jaguars.

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The Washington Commanders will have a new starter at right guard for the first time since 2014. Former Pro Bowl guard Brandon Scherff agreed to terms with the Jacksonville Jaguars Monday, ending his seven-year run in Washington.

Washington’s chances at signing Scherff ended when it applied the second franchise tag. Scherff was guaranteed $18 million the moment he signed the second franchise tag, meaning his agent would always negotiate off that number. Kansas City’s Joe Thuney was the NFL’s highest-paid guard in 2021, with an average annual value (AAV) of $16 million per season.

In January, Washington general manager Martin Mayhew told the media the Commanders offered Scherff a long-term deal last summer that would’ve made Scherff the highest-paid guard in NFL history. The problem was the AAV was closer to Thuney’s number, not the franchise tag, which was a non-starter for Scherff’s agent.

There’s also the fact that Scherff didn’t want to be in Washington any longer.

Now, let’s get into the details of Scherff’s new contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, which will be official Wednesday.

Scherff will sign a three-year contract worth $49.5 million, with $30 million guaranteed, including a $15 million signing bonus.

2022

  • $1.5 million base
  • $1 million per game roster bonus
  • $500,000 workout bonus
  • $7,647,059 cap hit (3% of Jacksonville’s salary cap)
  • $30 million dead money

2023

  • $13.5 million base
  • $1 million per game roster bonus
  • $500,000 workout bonus
  • $20 million cap hit (8.9% of Jacksonville’s salary cap)
  • $23.5 million dead money

2024

  • $15 million base
  • $1 million per game roster bonus
  • $500,000 workout bonus
  • $23 million cap hit (8.4% of Jacksonville’s salary cap)
  • $5 million dead money

All cap figures courtesy of OvertheCap.com. 

How Nyheim Hines new 3-year, $18.6M extension with Colts impacts Eagles RB Miles Sanders

How Nyheim Hines new 3-year, $18.6M contract extension with Colts impacts Eagles RB Miles Sanders and why Howie Roseman should strike soon while the former Penn State star can be signed for cheap

The Colts agreed to a contract extension with versatile running back Nyheim Hines on Friday, and the trickle-down impact will certainly reach Miles Sanders.

Per Field Yates, the 3-year, $18.6 million contract extension with $12 million guaranteed, also includes $6.2 million a year in new money per year making Hines one of the top 10 highest-paid running backs in the league and ties him to Indianapolis through 2024.

A terrific dual-threat running back, Hines was drafted by the Colts in the 4th round, 104th overall of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Over his first three seasons, Hines has logged 893 rushing yards and 1,227 receiving yards, with 13 total touchdowns over that span.

Here’s how that deal impacts Eagles running back Miles Sanders going forward.

Falcons QB Matt Ryan to have NFL’s highest cap hit in 2021

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL’s worst salary cap situations, and that’s after releasing safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey.

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL’s worst salary cap situations, and that’s after releasing safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey. Quarterback Matt Ryan has a monster cap hit of $40,912,000 in 2021 due to years of restructuring to clear cap space in prior seasons.

The Steelers re-signed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract on Thursday, making Ryan’s $40.9 million cap hit the highest in the league this year.

Rounding out the top five biggest cap hits for 2021 are Aaron Rodgers of the Packers, Russell Wilson of the Seahawks, Kirk Cousins of the Vikings, and a distant fifth on the list is Titans QB Ryan Tannehill.

Ryan’s cap hit is also nearly $18 million higher than Julio Jones’ this season. Make sure to check out the rest of the Falcons’ 2021 cap numbers here.

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan to have NFL’s highest cap hit in 2021

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL’s worst salary cap situations, and that’s after releasing safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey.

The Atlanta Falcons have one of the NFL’s worst salary cap situations, and that’s after releasing safety Ricardo Allen and defensive end Allen Bailey. Quarterback Matt Ryan has a monster cap hit of $40,912,000 in 2021 due to years of restructuring to clear cap space in prior seasons.

The Steelers re-signed quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract on Thursday, making Ryan’s $40.9 million cap hit the highest in the league this year.

Rounding out the top five biggest cap hits for 2021 are Aaron Rodgers of the Packers, Russell Wilson of the Seahawks, Kirk Cousins of the Vikings, and a distant fifth on the list is Titans QB Ryan Tannehill.

Ryan’s cap hit is also nearly $18 million higher than Julio Jones’ this season. Make sure to check out the rest of the Falcons’ 2021 cap numbers here.

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