2024-03-12 23:00:00
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Minnesota Vikings sign Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones
A new era is dawning for the Minnesota Vikings. With Kirk Cousins traded to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency and the Vikings looking to release running back Alexander Mattison following he failed to fill Dalvin Cook’s big shoes, there’s now a new offensive duo in the country: Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones.
Darnold most recently played for the San Francisco 49ers and has a one-year contract as bridge quarterback. Aaron Jones, most recently released by division rival Green Bay, is also joining the Vikings for a season. According to Tom Pelissero, the running back will receive $7 million.
NFL, Free Agency 2024: The deals since day 1
NFL, Free Agency 2024: Seattle-LB Jordyn Brooks wechselt nach Miami
The Miami Dolphins have secured the services of linebacker Jordyn Brooks. The former first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks is likely to sign a decent contract there, as ESPN insider Adam Schefter reports: His new contract runs for three years and he will receive $30 million for it.
NFL, Free Agency 2024: Seahawks extend Noah Fant
However, Seattle has extended the contract with their tight end Noah Fant, reports Pelissero. He was also once a first-round pick, but by the Denver Broncos. Fant was part of the compensation in the 2022 Russell Wilson trade. The new two-year contract is worth $21 million.
Offensive guard Michael Onwenu remains in New England
The Patriots have retained an important support for the rebuild in Boston: offensive lineman Michael Onwenu, one of the best free agents available at his position, has extended his contract with New England by three years and will receive a hefty salary totaling $57 million. Dollars, of which he is guaranteed 38 million, reports NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
NFL, Free Agency 2024: Azeez Al-Shaair signs with the Texans
The Houston Texans are strengthening their defense with linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who most recently played for the Tennessee Titans. According to Rapoport, the off-ball linebacker will earn a whopping $34 million on his three-year deal.
NFL, Free Agency 2024: Tennessee Titans sign Kenneth Murray for two years
Another off-ball linebacker, Kenneth Murray, is off the market. According to NFL insider Mike Garafolo, Murray has reached an agreement with the Tennessee Titans to replace Al-Shaair. He is expected to earn $15.5 million in his two years with the Titans. However, with bonuses, this amount might rise to $18 million.#
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