NFL notebook: Bears acquire Foles from Jaguars
ByReuters
Published 19/03/2020 at 02:27 GMT
The Chicago Bears agreed to acquire quarterback Nick Foles from the Jacksonville Jaguars for a 2020 fourth-round pick, per multiple reports Wednesday.
Foles was just one season into a four-year, $88 million deal signed last
March. The Jaguars will absorb $18.75 million in dead money in 2020.
March. The Jaguars will absorb $18.75 million in dead money in 2020.
Multiple reports earlier Wednesday said the Bears discussed a trade for
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, but they had concerns about his
health.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, but they had concerns about his
health.
--Seattle Seahawks free agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney has found the
market cooler than expected, multiple outlets reported.
market cooler than expected, multiple outlets reported.
According to ESPN, Clowney has yet to find a team offering the $20 million
annual average he hoped for. NFL Network reported Clowney's best offer might
come from Seattle.
annual average he hoped for. NFL Network reported Clowney's best offer might
come from Seattle.
--After nine years with the Denver Broncos, Pro Bowl cornerback Chris Harris
Jr. said he will join the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jr. said he will join the Los Angeles Chargers.
ESPN reported his deal is for two years, $20.25 million. The Chargers also
added former Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph on a reported two-year, $17
million deal.
added former Vikings nose tackle Linval Joseph on a reported two-year, $17
million deal.
--The Broncos reportedly acquired Pro Bowl defensive tackle Jurrell Casey from
the Tennessee Titans for a 2020 seventh-round pick.
the Tennessee Titans for a 2020 seventh-round pick.
Casey, 30, has spent his entire nine-year career with the Titans and earned
his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection in 2019. He has three years and $37.9
million remaining on his contract.
his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection in 2019. He has three years and $37.9
million remaining on his contract.
--The New Orleans Saints brought back former safety Malcolm Jenkins on a
four-year, $32 million deal with $16.25 million guaranteed and up to $3
million additional in incentives.
four-year, $32 million deal with $16.25 million guaranteed and up to $3
million additional in incentives.
The Philadelphia Eagles declined the 11-year veteran's $7.85 million contract
option for the 2020 season on Tuesday. Jenkins was the Saints' first-round
pick in 2009.
option for the 2020 season on Tuesday. Jenkins was the Saints' first-round
pick in 2009.
--The Los Angeles Rams re-signed left tackle Andrew Whitworth and reportedly
added former Bears first-round edge rusher Leonard Floyd and defensive tackle
A'Shawn Robinson.
added former Bears first-round edge rusher Leonard Floyd and defensive tackle
A'Shawn Robinson.
Per NFL Network, Whitworth's deal is for three years and $30 million with
$12.5 million in guarantees and $7.5 million more available via incentives.
Floyd's deal is reportedly for one year and $10 million guaranteed, plus up to
$3.5 million in incentives. Robinson got a two-year, $17 million deal,
according to NFL Network.
$12.5 million in guarantees and $7.5 million more available via incentives.
Floyd's deal is reportedly for one year and $10 million guaranteed, plus up to
$3.5 million in incentives. Robinson got a two-year, $17 million deal,
according to NFL Network.
--Defensive end Dante Fowler agreed to join the Atlanta Falcons on a reported
three-year, $48 million deal.
three-year, $48 million deal.
--The Detroit Lions agreed with cornerback Desmond Trufant on a two-year, $21
million deal, according to multiple reports, hours after the Falcons released
him. ESPN reported that the new deal includes a guaranteed $14 million.
million deal, according to multiple reports, hours after the Falcons released
him. ESPN reported that the new deal includes a guaranteed $14 million.
--The Minnesota Vikings added former Ravens nose tackle Michael Pierce on a
reported three-year, $27 million deal, and they released guard Josh Kline.
reported three-year, $27 million deal, and they released guard Josh Kline.
--The Seahawks brought back former first-round defensive end Bruce Irvin, and
they also reportedly added offensive tackles Brandon Shell and Cedric Ogbuehi.
they also reportedly added offensive tackles Brandon Shell and Cedric Ogbuehi.
--The Carolina Panthers released safety Eric Reid and reportedly added wide
receiver Seth Roberts and guard John Miller. The Bengals released Miller
earlier in the day.
receiver Seth Roberts and guard John Miller. The Bengals released Miller
earlier in the day.
--The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly signed cornerback Eli Apple, formerly of
the Saints.
the Saints.
--The Arizona Cardinals agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with
linebacker Devon Kennard, according to NFL Network. The deal includes $12.25
million guaranteed.
linebacker Devon Kennard, according to NFL Network. The deal includes $12.25
million guaranteed.
--The New York Jets officially released cornerback Trumaine Johnson and
reportedly re-signed slot corner Brian Poole on a one-year, $5 million deal.
reportedly re-signed slot corner Brian Poole on a one-year, $5 million deal.
--The Dallas Cowboys reportedly re-signed cornerback Anthony Brown,
center/guard Joe Looney and kicker Kai Forbath and agreed to terms with former
Jets cornerback Maurice Canady. Brown got a three-year, $15.5 million deal,
per NFL Network.
center/guard Joe Looney and kicker Kai Forbath and agreed to terms with former
Jets cornerback Maurice Canady. Brown got a three-year, $15.5 million deal,
per NFL Network.
--The New England Patriots added defensive tackle Beau Allen on a reported
two-year, $8 million deal.
two-year, $8 million deal.
--The Detroit Lions acquired safety Duron Harmon from the Patriots for a swap
of late-round picks and added former Patriot defensive tackle Danny Shelton on
a reported two-year, $8 million deal.
of late-round picks and added former Patriot defensive tackle Danny Shelton on
a reported two-year, $8 million deal.
--The Miami Dolphins reportedly added two former Patriots, center Ted Karras
and linebacker Elandon Roberts. Karras' deal is one year for $4 million, per
The Athletic.
and linebacker Elandon Roberts. Karras' deal is one year for $4 million, per
The Athletic.
--The Cincinnati Bengals released cornerback B.W. Webb, and they added guard
Xavier Su'a-Filo on a three-year, $10 million deal, per ESPN.
Xavier Su'a-Filo on a three-year, $10 million deal, per ESPN.
--The Cleveland Browns reportedly added former Raiders first-round safety Karl
Joseph and linebacker B.J. Goodson.
Joseph and linebacker B.J. Goodson.
--The Washington Redskins reportedly retained defensive end Nate Orchard and
added safety Sean Davis and running back J.D. McKissic.
added safety Sean Davis and running back J.D. McKissic.
--The New York Giants added offensive tackle Cameron Fleming on a one-year
deal with a max value of $4 million, per NFL Network.
deal with a max value of $4 million, per NFL Network.
--The San Francisco 49ers re-signed center Ben Garland on a reported one-year,
$2.25 million deal.
$2.25 million deal.
--The Green Bay Packers reportedly re-signed tight end Marcedes Lewis for one
year and $2.5 million.
year and $2.5 million.
--The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly added defensive lineman Rodney Gunter on
a three-year deal.
a three-year deal.
--The Pittsburgh Steelers released fullback Roosevelt Nix, one day after
signing fullback Derek Watt.
signing fullback Derek Watt.
--The Buffalo Bills reportedly added running back Taiwan Jones on a one-year
deal.
deal.
--Field Level Media
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