The Detroit Lions are expected to sign QB C.J. Beathard to the practice squad following a successful workout on Wednesday, according to Mike Garafolo. Beathard, 31, was drafted in the third round by the 49ers back in 2017. He played out the final year of his four-year, $3.528 million contract and made a base salary of $946,179 for the 2020 season. Beathard signed a two-year, … [Read more...] about Lions Expected To Sign QB C.J. Beathard To Practice Squad
NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/6
49ers Elevated LB Curtis Robinson from the practice squad (standard elevation). Elevated WR Russell Gage from the practice squad (standard elevation). Bengals Elevated NT Mike Pennel from the practice squad (standard elevation). Bills Elevated G Kendrick Green from the practice squad (standard elevation). Elevated K Matt Prater from the practice squad (standard … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Saturday 9/6
Lions Signing WR Jameson Williams To Three-Year, $83M Extension
Jordan Schultz reports that the Lions and WR Jameson Williams have agreed to a three-year extension worth a total of $83 million. According to Schultz, Williams receives $67 million guaranteed as part of this deal. The Lions have been open about Williams best football being ahead of them and it looks like they’re willing to get him locked up for the foreseeable future now … [Read more...] about Lions Signing WR Jameson Williams To Three-Year, $83M Extension
Lions Not Expected To Sign DE Aidan Hutchinson To Extension Before Season
Adam Schefter reports that while the Lions and DE Aidan Hutchinson have had positive contract conversations, the two parties are not expected to reach a deal on a long-term extension before Week 1. Ian Rapoport adds that negotiations have been “professional and amicable” up to this point and notes that Detroit has done deals during the season in the past. The Lions season … [Read more...] about Lions Not Expected To Sign DE Aidan Hutchinson To Extension Before Season
NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Cowboys, Packers, Lions
Cowboys When appearing on the Pat McAfee Show, former Cowboys HC Mike McCarthy was asked how new HC Brian Schottenheimer may be processing things following the blockbuster trade of Micah Parsons and the distractions involved before the trade occurred. McCarthy thinks Schottenheimer must learn to “separate” from the “content-driven business” that Jerry Jones creates. “All the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Cowboys, Packers, Lions