NFL 2024 Free Agency: Desmond Ridder traded to Cardinals, other news, reports, rumors

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  Thursday, March 14, 2024, 10:50 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Source: NFL investigating Eagles, Falcons signing Saquon Barkley and Kirk Cousins ​​in free agency

  The NFL's “legal tampering” period has long drawn laughs because of its paradoxical name. Investigations have now also begun against the two franchises, sources confirmed to Yahoo Sports on Thursday afternoon.

  The league will consider two of the biggest headline acquisitions of this free agency cycle: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins. .

  The Eagles' investigation stemmed from comments made by James Franklin, head football coach at Penn State, Barkley's alma mater.

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  Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:44 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Before last season, there was excitement about Desmond Ridder as the quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons. That was cited as the reason the team didn't pursue Lamar Jackson when he was on the non-exclusive franchise tag.

  Things move quickly in the NFL. Ridder had a chance to start, but was benched multiple times due to ineffective play, with new coach Raheem Morris saying, “If our quarterback had played better, he probably wouldn't be on this podium.'' I listened and watched the Falcons spend $180 million. New quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​was traded.

  Ridder's hot run with the Falcons ended on Thursday when the team traded him to the Arizona Cardinals for receiver Rondale Moore, according to NFL Media's Tom Pelissero.

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• Thursday, March 14, 2024, 10:35 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Will TE Hayden Hurst sign with the Chargers soon?

  Free agent tight end Hayden Hurst is visiting. #charger Sources say he intends to sign with the club.

  Hurst, recently released by Carolina, found a home with Justin Herbert and Jim Harbaugh.

  — Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 14, 2024

• Thursday, March 14, 2024 10:33 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Cardinals trade Falcons QB Desmond Ridder

  Atlanta gets another weapon in Rondale Moore in return for Kirk Cousins

• Thursday, March 14, 2024, 8:49 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Derrick Henry's Ravens uniform number revealed

• Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:36 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Report: Former Lions LB plans to sign with manager

  former #Lions LB Anthony Pittman is #Commander, per source. He played in every game the past three seasons with Detroit. He was reunited with Lance Newmark, now Washington's new assistant GM.

  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2024

• Thursday, March 14, 2024, 8:35 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

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• Thursday, March 14, 2024 8:01 a.m. PDT

  Jets and LB CJ Mosley agree to new contract

  The Jets and LB CJ Mosley agreed to a two-year, $17.25 million contract with $13.25 million guaranteed, replacing the final year of his old contract, which had no guarantees left. The deal includes $9 million fully guaranteed through 2024.

  Mosley has led the Jets in tackles each of the past three seasons…

  — Field Yates (@FieldYates) March 14, 2024

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  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 18:23 PDT

  That's a lot of money in Denver…

  The Broncos chose to decline a $22 million guaranteed option bonus before releasing Russell Wilson. This moves his entire $39 million in salary to 2024 as a cap.

  Resulting dead cap hit
  2024: $53 million
  2025: $32 million

  — Spotrac (@spotrac) March 14, 2024

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  Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 5:50 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  The Broncos' move to release Russell Wilson, who signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, has officially been completed.

  According to sources, the Broncos have officially released QB Russell Wilson for designation after June 1st.

  As planned entering free agency, Denver will receive $53 million in 2024 and $32 million in 2025 to spread the cap space. pic.twitter.com/fAFl2LOQaX

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2024

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  Wednesday, March 13, 2024 5:36pm PDT

  And the Sheldon Rankins deal was a success.

  of #Bengals According to sources, they have just agreed to terms on a two-year, $26 million contract with DT Sheldon Rankins. It was another good payday for the former first-round pick. He will head to Cincinnati to join Lou Anarumo's defense after recording six sacks last season. #Texans. pic.twitter.com/wiZGVqAOAo

  — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2024

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 17:03 PDT

  Report: Bengals close to signing DT Sheldon Rankins

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:57pm PDT

  The Cowboys have an outside free agent on board!

  Dallas is reportedly signing LB Eric Kendricks, making him the first free agent to sign from outside the building.

  Plot twist! Veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks is currently #Cowboysper source.

  of #49ers I made a strong offer. However, Kendricks has opted to reunite with Mike Zimmer, giving him an experienced lineback to support his defense. pic.twitter.com/lNV3wxJ8pS

  — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 13, 2024

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  Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 4:55 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Joe Flacco will be back for another season.

  Flacco was signed by the Cleveland Browns last season and appeared in five games after starter Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending shoulder injury. Flacco made it to the playoffs with the Browns, going 4-1, but was eliminated in the wild card round by the Houston Texans.

  Flacco threw for 1,616 yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season, becoming the league's 16th acquisition since the Baltimore Ravens took him with the 18th overall pick in 2008. Flacco also became the first quarterback in league history to throw more than one pass. He threw for 250 yards and multiple touchdowns in his first five games with his new team.

  The 39-year-old will now join his fifth team, the Colts.

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• Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 4:50 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Yes, Kirk Cousins ​​already has the Falcons chain

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:34pm PDT

  Breaking news: Joe Flacco signs with Colts

  Former Browns QB and NFL Comeback Player of the Year Joe Flacco has agreed to terms with the Indianapolis Colts, according to sources. It's a one-year deal worth up to $8.7 million, including $4.5 million guaranteed. From Flacco to Indy. pic.twitter.com/e9aNkQGfaG

  — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 13, 2024

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:27pm PDT

  Report: Cardinals sign former Bengals OT Jonah Williams

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:24 PM PDT

  Kirk Cousins ​​tweeted the Falcons' announcement.

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024 4:12pm PDT

  Kirk Cousins ​​= officially the Atlanta Falcons

• Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 3:49 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time)

  Cardinals release veteran OT after 9 years with the team