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Chiefs signed rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit to a three-year contract with some guaranteed money and a signing bonus.

29 March 2024

It’s quite the deal for someone who has never played organized football. The Chiefs inked Rees-Zammit, 23, to the deal after he spent ten weeks training at IMG Academy and ran a 4.43 40-yard dash. ESPN’s Adam Tiecher said the Chiefs “will look at Rees-Zammit at running back and perhaps wide receiver,” though “his biggest immediate impact could come on special teams and particularly as a return specialist under the NFL’s new kickoff format.” That Rees-Zammit didn’t sign a one-year ...

Jets re-signed DE Jalyn Holmes.

29 March 2024

Holmes was initially a fourth-round pick of the Vikings, joining the Jets practice squad for 2023. He was promoted to the active roster in December, playing in five games and totaling five tackles and a sack throughout the season. Holmes will return to provide defensive line depth for the Jets.

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports RB J.K. Dobbins has been “cleared for football activities.”

29 March 2024

Pelissero reports that Dr. Neal ElAttrache wrote a letter to teams saying Dobbins has been cleared and looks “outstanding”. Currently a free agent, Dobbins tore his Achilles in Week 1 of the 2023 season. He was initially drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2020 draft, but has appeared in just 24 games over four seasons. Dobbins also suffered a torn ACL to miss his entire second season. The ACL/Achilles tear history will make getting a lead role difficult for Dobbins, but when he ...

Rams are signing CB Tre’Davious White, formerly of the Bills, to a one-year, $8.5 million contract.

29 March 2024

The Bills released White this offseason to free up cap space after he tore his Achilles in Week 4 of the 2023 season. A former first-round pick, White started off his career strong, with first and second-team All-Pro honors under his belt to add to two Pro Bowls. However, he tore his ACL in 2021 and has appeared in 21 games over the last three seasons. The Rams now add White on a one-year deal, worth up to $10 million. Presumably, the Rams are comfortable with bringing White back from the torn A ...

Panthers re-signed RB Raheem Blackshear to a one-year, $985,000 contract.

28 March 2024

Blackshear was an exclusive rights free agent, so this was the only game in town. He saw 20 touches last season after that number was 33 in 2022. He’s a deep reserve who needs to maintain a role as a core special teamer.

Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz said an NFL coach told him QB Michael Penix is a “freak show” and “locked in first rounder” after his strong pro day.

28 March 2024

Penix ran a 4.5 40-yard dash and posted a 36.5-inch vertical leap at Washington’s pro day. The five-year college prospect also displayed a rocket arm in front of several scouts and coaches. We don’t know much about this random coach, so we wouldn’t read too much into the quote at this time, but Penix clearly generated buzz with his workout. Penix has been viewed as a Day 2 pick throughout much of the pre-draft process, but it sounds like he could sneak into the first round if other coaches ...

Commanders signed WR Olamide Zaccheaus, formerly of the Eagles.

28 March 2024

Zaccheaus spent the first four years of his career with the Falcons, where he totaled 94 receptions for 1,328 yards and eight touchdowns. He spent 2023 with the Eagles, where he played in a backup role, going for 10-164-2 on 20 targets. Depending on what the Commanders do in the draft, Zaccheaus could earn a meaningful role with them in 2024, but we wouldn’t view this as any more than a depth signing at this time.

Cody Davis retired from the NFL after 11 seasons.

28 March 2024

Davis made the Rams in 2013 as a UDFA back when the team was still in St. Louis. The 34-year-old vet started in five of the 144 games he appeared in for his career, and has spent the last four seasons with the Patriots. His lone touchdown came in 2023 against the Broncos when he recovered a fumbled kickoff for a one-yard score in Week 16.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports free agent RB J.K. Dobbins is scheduled to meet with the Chargers.

28 March 2024

Dobbins has been cleared for football activities after suffering a torn Achilles in Week 1 last season. The former second-round pick has been among the most efficient running backs in the league when healthy, but a torn ACL in 2021 followed by last year’s injury could prove detrimental to his playing future. Dobbins, 25, would reunite with former Ravens teammate Gus Edwards if he and the Chargers are able to come to terms on a deal.

Jaguars signed TE Josiah Deguara, formerly of the Packers, to a one-year contract.

28 March 2024

Deguara was a third-round pick of the Packers in 2020, and has totaled 47 receptions for 436 yards and two touchdowns for his career. He mananaged only eight catches for 65 scoreless yards last season, as rookies Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave earned significant playing time out of the gate. Deguara won’t have any fantasy relevance in Jacksonville’s offense.

Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz reports the Chiefs are signing rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit to play RB/WR.

28 March 2024

Rees-Zammit is a 23-year-old Welsh rugby player who joined the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program earlier this year. He visited the Browns, Jets, Broncos, and Chiefs, impressing the Chiefs enough to sign him. Rees-Zammit has played rugby in Wales, England, and internationally. The reigning champion Chiefs now add him with the intent of trying to play him at running back and/or wide receiver.

Seattle Times’ Bob Condotta reports that Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the Seahawks “have a lot to figure out” on the offensive line.

28 March 2024

The Seahawks currently have Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas at the starting tackle spots, but could look to add at guard with LG Damien Lewis leaving for the Panthers and RG Phil Haynes currently a free agent. Seattle currently holds the 16th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and could add an offensive lineman with that selection. Most of the team’s offensive skill players are returning with QB Geno Smith still expected to start. They will enter year one under head coach Mike Macdonald in 202 ...

Lions re-signed QB Nate Sudfeld.

27 March 2024

Sudfeld served as Jared Goff’s backup in 2022 and had a shot at hanging onto the role last year. He was slated for a quarterback competition with Teddy Bridgewater until he suffered a torn ACL in a preseason game versus the Panthers. With Bridgewater retired, Sudfeld will compete with second-year quarterback Hendon Hooker for the backup job.

Panthers signed EDGE Jadeveon Clowney, formerly of the Ravens, to a two-year, $20 million contract.

27 March 2024

Ian Rapoport was first with the scoop and Adam Schefter later added the contract details. Clowney most recently played in Baltimore, racking up 9.5 sacks and nine TFLs in his only season as a Raven. Now a mercenary, Clowney has played for four different teams in five years since finishing out his rookie contract with the Texans. Even at 31 years old, Clowney is still a top-end pass-rusher who excels as the foil to another elite EDGE. He will join Brian Burns in Carolina to create a formidable pa ...

LSU WR Malik Nabers ran a 4.35-second 40-yard dash at his Pro Day.

27 March 2024

Nabers didn’t just blaze with his straight-line speed at LSU’s Pro Day. He also logged a 42-inch vertical and a 129-inch broad jump. Both marks are elite for a wide receiver. Though Nabers is a long-shot to unseat Marvin Harrison Jr. as the WR1 of this class, his stellar Pro Day should keep him as the WR2. With the Vikings poised to move up for a quarterback, there are still many dominoes to fall, but it’s hard to imagine Nabers getting past the receiver-needy Giants at No. 6 overall. The ...

Panthers re-signed S Sam Franklin to a one-year contract.

27 March 2024

Franklin was brought back on a one-year deal last offseason after primarily playing special teams in 2022. Though he remained a special teams ace in 2023, Franklin also set a career-high in defensive snaps at 289. That, in turn, led to a high-water mark in tackles (30) as well. Franklin’s breakout season even involved a 99-yard pick-six against the Vikings in Week 4.

Texans re-signed LB Neville Hewitt to a one-year contract.

27 March 2024

Hewitt doesn’t play much on defense these days but is a key contributor on special teams. Per Pro Football Focus, he finished top-10 in special teams snaps in 2023. Hewitt also totaled 14 tackles last year. He will return to a similar role in 2024 but could step into a larger role on defense if needed.

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said Tank Bigsby needs to be more involved in the team’s rushing offense in 2024.

27 March 2024

“We have to get Tank going, the bottom line. He is too good, that’s why we drafted him. I think early he had some ‘what is that’ type plays for whatever reason right or wrong. Again, in and out of the lineup,” Pederson said. “He is a young player that we’re excited about. Like we talked about last year, we take some burden off of Etienne [RB Travis Etienne] a little bit, keep him healthy for the remainder of the season.” Pederson told NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry last month that t ...

Broncos signed WR Josh Reynolds, formerly of the Lions, to a two-year, $14 million deal.

27 March 2024

Reynolds had met with the Ravens last week but went with the Broncos, who recently parted ways with Jerry Jeudy. After posting a 40/608/5 line in Detroit last season, Reynolds — a reliable possession receiver — profiles as an every-down wideout for Sean Payton’s offense. He could function as the WR2 behind Courtland Sutton unless Marvin Mims makes a leap in 2024.

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said he wants a “damn runner” at quarterback.

27 March 2024

Pierce and the Raiders brass are among the handful of teams meeting with LSU QB Jayden Daniels after LSU’s pro day on Wednesday. The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Vincent Bonsigno said Daniels — who weighed in at 210 pounds during his pro day — is the “embodiment of the quarterback Pierce hated to defend but would love to build around in Las Vegas.” The Raiders, who have the 13th pick in the 2024 draft, would have to trade into the first three or four picks to secure Daniels as their fr ...

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