Monthly Archives: July 2018

Sam Darnold signs rookie contract

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the New York Jets and Darnold have agreed to terms on his four-year, $30.25 million fully guaranteed contract, a source informed of the situation said. The team later officially announced the signing. As with all first-round rookie contracts, the deal is a four-year pact with a team option for…
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Jason Verrett suffers Achilles injury

For a third straight season, the Los Angeles Chargers could be without the services of Jason Verrett. The cornerback suffered an injury during a conditioning test Friday morning and is currently undergoing medical evaluation, a team source told ESPN. The 27-year-old Verrett has dealt with the frustration of a left ACL injury suffered during a Week 3…
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Colt McCoy agrees to 1-year extension with Redskins

The Washington Redskins have signed Colt McCoy to a one-year extension worth up to $7 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The backup quarterback was set to hit free agency in 2019, and the deal includes a void/buyback provision. This is McCoy’s fifth season in Washington after he was a third-round pick by…
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Eli Rogers re-signs with Steelers

Rogers, the free agent wide receiver who has made a number of visits this offseason, has re-signed with the Steelers. After joining the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2015, Rogers spent his rookie year on injured reserve. In 2016 and 2017 Rogers caught a total of 66 passes for 743 yards and four…
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kendall Graveman to have Tommy John surgery

Kendall Graveman, the A’s Opening Day starter, will have Tommy John surgery Monday in Dallas and will be out 12 to 14 months. “It’s been kind of tough,” Graveman told The Chronicle on Tuesday. “But in the long run, it’s going to work out. I’m going to work as hard as I can to get…
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Indians’ Bradley Zimmer has surgery, out 8-12 months

The Indians outfielder is expected to be out eight to 12 months after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder on Friday. "I feel so bad for him," manager Terry Francona said, via Cleveland.com. "He's such a good kid. I don't have any doubt — he'll come back from this. He's not a pitcher. It's just missing the…
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