Ravens restructure Justin Tucker’s contract to create extra salary cap space glenn erby We previously wrote about Baltimore’s need to become salary cap compliant before Thursday’s season opener against the Chiefs. GM Eric DeCosta has several options at his disposal. DeCosta used one on Monday, restructuring the contract of All-Pro linebacker Roquan Smith, freeing up $3.65 million in salary cap space. He did it again on Tuesday, restructuring All-Pro defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike and Justin Tucker. Tucker’s restructure saves the Ravens over $1.7 million. The 49ers restructured the contract of WR Deebo Samuel, creating $16.4M in cap space. The Ravens restructured the contracts of DT Nnamdi Madubuike, K Justin Tucker and LB Roquan Smith, creating $9.3M in cap space. The Jets restructured the contracts of LB Quincy Williams and… — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 3, 2024 Last season, Tucker (90.2%) connected on 31-of-36 field goal attempts and 50-of-51 points after tries, scoring a career-high team record and AFC-best 143 points in 2023. All but one of Tucker’s misses last season have been on tries of at least 53 yards, including a blocked 55-yarder. In 2023, Tucker posted his ninth-ever season, reaching at least 30 field goals made, with no other kicker in NFL history producing more than five such seasons. He also owns an NFL-record 12 straight seasons (each year of his career) with at least 25 field goals made.
Ravens restructure Justin Tucker’s contract to create extra salary cap space
Bengals host Olympic wrestler Mason Parris for workout
Photo by Kadir Caliskan – United World Wrestling/Getty Images The Bengals are looking in some unorthodox places for potential roster additions. There have been plenty of stories of athletes from other sports trying to make a name for themselves in the NFL. The Cincinnati Bengals may be hoping they strike gold with one of the most recent attempts in USA Olympic wrestler Mason Parris. The team hosted him for a workout this week, according to Charlie Clifford. Parris worked out as a defensive end and linebacker. Very cool: Olympic wrestler Mason Parris, fresh off the Paris Summer Games, worked out for the Bengals today. The former Lawrenceburg H.S. football star & Dan Hodge winner at Michigan went through drills at LB and DE. Said it “went well” & hopes to remain in contact w/ the club. pic.twitter.com/oIlQx5flWz — Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) September 2, 2024 For his last football experience, you have to go back to his high school days. He was a three-time First-Team All-State linebacker and three-time Tri-State football Indiana Defensive Player of the Year. He then went to Michigan and focused on his promising wrestling career. As a fifth-year senior, he was undefeated. Parris went on to qualify to represent the USA in the Summer Olympics this year. He made it to the round of 16 before losing. He has several medals in other international contests outside of the Olympics including a Gold in the 2023 Pan American games in the men’s 125 kg. He went undefeated in that particular event. Wrestling and hand usage are mentioned quite a bit when talking about players in the trenches, which would explain the possible move to defensive end. Also, Parris likely hasn’t been working on his speed to be able to play linebacker in the NFL. This is probably an offseason roster candidate. The Bengals’ defensive line is in a good spot right now aside from injuries. Myles Murphy was a first-round pick from last season playing behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. Murphy should return soon after missing the first four games while on IR. Joseph Ossai is still looking to return to his promising form from the 2022 season, and the team just claimed KJ Henry from the Washington Commanders. Some competition never hurts in the offseason, though.
Crucial injuries could loom large in Colts home opener
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images The Colts have a few key players hurt coming into 2024. Injuries are part of the game. In any sport, they are unavoidable, but in a game like football where contact is key, they tend to pop up much more frequently. Yes, injuries are to be expected, but they certainly are disappointing when the regular season hasn’t even started. That is exactly what is facing the Indianapolis Colts as they start the regular season this Sunday against the Houston Texans as a few key players are in doubt to take the field. We know that Jelani Woods is lost for the season after having toe surgery. While not the most pivotal player on the roster, losing Woods doesn’t help either. It is the second straight year he will miss the entire season. There is nothing the team can do about that but move forward. We also know that Josh Downs has been on the shelf for some time after being injured in practice. He appears to be making progress, but his availability for Sunday is still unknown. Josh Downs ‘progressing well’ while rehabbing high ankle sprain. No indication if he’ll practice Wed. https://t.co/mq1UVWjYra — Mike Chappell (@mchappell51) September 2, 2024 Matt Gay has struggled during the preseason. Some of that was explained away because he didn’t have his normal holder. Now, the concern isn’t those misses but how much longer he could miss with a groin injury. While he hasn’t been ruled out, a groin injury for any player, but especially a kicker doesn’t sound promising. It also isn’t a promising way to kick off a new season. The Houston Texans are already favored in this game and are the favorites to win the division. Being without three key players and returning a quarterback who missed the majority of last year isn’t ideal. While a week one game is never a must win, dropping this one at home to a division rival would once again start the Colts behind the eight ball. The good news is that outside of Woods, no one has been officially ruled out. There is still a chance that Josh Downs and Matt Gay will be ready for action when the Colts kick off their season on Sunday. I am sure the Colts will be careful not to rush back either player considering they need them for the long haul and not just this week. Here’s hoping they are healthy and ready to take on the Texans.
Las Vegas Raiders Radio Network affiliate stations
Antonio Pierce | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images All the ways you can listen to the Raiders this season In 2024, Las Vegas Raiders games are carried on radio stations in in several states and in both English and Spanish. Here’s a list of all the cities where you can listen to Raiders radio broadcasts, which originate from Raiders Radio Network flagship station KRLV/920 AM in Las Vegas. Raiders radio affiliates in Nevada Las Vegas — KRLV/920 AM Las Vegas — KOMP/92.3 FM Reno — KUUB/94.5 FM Elko — KEAU/104.7 FM Raiders radio affiliates in California Baker — KHRQ/94.9 FM Bakersfield — KGEO/1230 AM Chico — KFMF/93.9 FM El Centro — KIXO/107.5 FM Eureka — KDAC/1230 AM Fresno — KFIG/940 AM, KFPT 790 AM King City — KRKC/102.1 FM Lakeport — KXBX/1270 AM Lenwood — KHDR/96.9 FM Los Angeles — KLAA/830 AM Modesto — KHKK/1041. FM, KFIV/1360 AM Needles — KTOX/1340 AM Palm Springs — KCLB/93.7 FM Paso Robles — KPRL/1230 AM Redding — KNRO/1670 AM Riverside — KPWK/1350 AM Sacramento — KHTK/1140 AM San Diego — KGB 760 AM San Francisco — KSRO 1350 AM San Luis Obispo — KXTK/1280 AM Santa Cruz — KOMY/1340 AM Stockton — KWSK/1280 AM Twentynine Pines — KCLZ/95.5 FM Ukiah — KUKI/1400 AM Willits — KLLK/1250 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Oregon Corvalis __ KEJO 1240 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Hawaii Honolulu — KHVH/830 AM Maui — KAOI/ Raiders radio affiliates in Arizona Phoenix — KDUS/1060 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Utah Price — KOAL/750 AM Salt Lake City — KZNS/1260 AM, KZNS 97.5 FM Saint George — KHKR/1210 AM/97.7 FM Raiders radio affiliates in Minnesota Saint Cloud — WBHR/660 AM Raiders radio affiliates in New Mexico Albuquerque — KNML/610 AM Raiders radio affiliates in Alaska Anchorage — KOAN 1080 AM SPANISH Raiders radio affiliates in Nevada Las Vegas — KENO/1460 AM Reno — KFOY/1060 AM Raiders radio affiliates in California Bakersfield — KWAC/1490 AM Fresno — KHIY/107.1 FM Los Angeles — KFWB/980 AM Sacramento — KVMX/92.1 FM, 890 AM San Diego — XHMORE/98.9 FM San Francisco — KSFN/1510 AM
Bills create cap space by restructuring A.J. Epenesa, DaQuan Jones contracts
Bills create cap space by restructuring A.J. Epenesa, DaQuan Jones contracts Nick Wojton On the brink of the 2024 NFL regular season, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane gave himself a little wiggle room on the salary cap incase a move comes during the upcoming year. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the team has restructured the contracts of pass rusher AJ Epenesa and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones. Reportedly the moves have opened $2,78 million in salary cap space: The Bills restructured the contracts of DE A.J. Epenesa and DT DaQuan Jones, creating $2.78M in cap space. The 49ers restructured the contract of DT Maliek Collins, creating $5.432M in cap space. Buffalo was tight to the cap, while San Francisco sticks with its trend of moving… — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 3, 2024 Prior to restructuring, Over The Cap had the Bills over the current salary cap. Now updated, Buffalo as $2.7M in cap space moving forward. Both Epenesa and Jones re-signed in Buffalo this offseason. Epenesa inked a two-year , $12M deal this spring which was followed by Jones’ two-year, $16M extension. Beane likely does not have a pending move in mind, but he has not been scared to make in-season moves which require salary cap space. In 2023, Buffalo traded for cornerback Rasul Douglas at the trade deadline. Bills Wire will provide all roster and salary cap updates throughout the 2024 season. Read all the best Bills coverage at the Democrat and Chronicle and Bills Wire.
Phinsider Question Of The Day: Your Jaguars Vs Dolphins Predictions
Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images Our Miami Dolphins will finally kick off their regular season this Sunday afternoon at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars, their interstate opponent. Fan Duel has Miami entering this week’s game as the favorite by a field goal margin over the Jags. While I expected that the line would be a bit larger, the sports book basically has the Dolphins at even odds, considering that this is a home game for the Phins. Perhaps the oddsmakers are a bit more conservative at the beginning of the season when we don’t know what most teams will be this season until we have seen them each play a few times. So this evening’s Phinsider Question Of The Day is: What is your prediction for who will win this week’s game between your Miami Dolphins and the Jacksonville Jaguars? What is your prediction for this week’s final score? Please give us your answers and thoughts on the question of the day in the comments section below-
Jack Driscoll rejoins Eagles after preseason stint with Miami Dolphins
Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Driscoll was projected to boost the offensive line but the Miami Dolphins went in a different direction. The Miami Dolphins faced a pressing need on the offensive line after losing center Connor Williams and left guard Robert Hunt to free agency. Miami hoped Jack Driscoll would provide a boost entering his fifth season, but the team ultimately went in a different direction. The Dolphins opted for guards Lester Cotton and Robert Jones, releasing Driscoll to make room on the 53-man roster for wide receiver Grant DuBose. About a week later, Driscoll, 27, rejoined the Philadelphia Eagles Tuesday, the team that originally drafted him in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Miami listed Jones and Liam Eichenberg as the starting guards, while Cotton is slotted as the second-string option. Isaiah Wynn begins the season on the physically unable to perform list. The Dolphins also have guard Chasen Hines stashed on the practice squad for the second consecutive season. In other roster moves, running back Chris Brooks signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad. The 2023 undrafted free agent from BYU was waived by the Dolphins with an injury settlement in late August after suffering a preseason concussion.
Eagles practice squad news: Jack Driscoll’s return is 1 of 4 moves
Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images More changes to Philadelphia’s scout team. The Philadelphia Eagles officially announced four transactions on Tuesday evening. Here’s an overview: OL Jack Driscoll and WR Kyle Philips were signed to the practice squad. S Caden Sterns and TE Kevin Foelsch were released from the practice squad. Let’s sort through this news on a player-by-player basis. JACK DRISCOLL Driscoll left Philly in free agency earlier this offseason to sign with the Miami Dolphins. He made their initial 53-man roster but then got cut to make room for a waiver claim. The Eagles getting Driscoll back is nice considering he brings experience (17 starts over 54 career games played) and versatility (snaps at both guard and tackle) to the table. Driscoll had a rough go filling in at right tackle for Lane Johnson against the New York Jets last season … but he looked more capable in a win over the Buffalo Bills. There are certainly worse offensive line depth options to have around. KYLE PHILIPS Philips, 25, is a new addition to the Eagles. The UCLA alumnus was a fifth-round pick (No. 163 overall) by the Tennessee Titans in the 2022 NFL Draft. In 196 career offensive snaps played, Philips has logged 35 targets for 23 receptions, 259 yards (11.3 average), and zero touchdowns. He also has nine punt returns for 85 yards (9.4 average). Seems like a potential replacement option if Britain Covey gets injured. CADEN STERNS A little curious to see Sterns get cut after the Eagles originally added him to their 90-man roster knowing he was hurt and wouldn’t be able to practice. Maybe he’ll be back at some point? Or maybe the injury concerns are a bigger issue than originally expected? KEVIN FOELSCH Foelsch was recently re-signed to be a third tight end on the Eagles’ practice squad. And now he’s gone again. EAGLES PRACTICE SQUAD OL Jack Driscoll WR Kyle Philips WR Griffin Hebert DB JT Woods WR Parris Campbell RB Tyrion Davis-Price OL Nick Gates QB Will Grier DT Gabe Hall TE E.J. Jenkins C Dylan McMahon WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint S Andre’ Sam LB Brandon Smith TE Jack Stoll T/G Brett Toth OT Laekin Vakalahi (international exemption)
Giants’ RB Devin Singletary ready for challenge of replacing Saquon Barkley
Devin Singletary | Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports Singletary says he feels “no pressure” because of who wore No. 26 before him New York Giants running back Devin Singletary isn’t fazed by the task of stepping into big shoes by replacing former Giants star Saquon Barkley, who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. “For me, it’s playing ball. I’ve been doing this my whole life,” Singletary said Tuesday. “So, just be myself and go out there and have fun, but no pressure.” As Singletary steps into the role previously held by Barkley, all eyes will be on him to see how he handles the pressure. Singletary is eager to showcase his talents to the Giants’ fan base. “Very excited,” he said. “I’m trying not to be too anxious. I’m very excited.” When asked what sets him apart from others, Singletary pointed to his mental toughness. “Mentally, I guess. I don’t know him [Barkley] personally, but I feel like my mental has always set me apart from a lot of people,” he said. Having played for the Buffalo Bills when head coach Brian Daboll was offensive coordinator there, Singletary expressed confidence in his role within the offense. “I’m very comfortable. I’d say just ready to get to it, ready to do whatever they need me to do so we can get some wins,” he said. With two crucial games right at the beginning of the season, Singletary acknowledged the added pressure. “Definitely want to get off to a fast start, starting this week,” he said. “We got a good opponent, good defense, a lot of pressure going to be coming our way, but definitely want to get off to a good start.” Singletary and the Giants are preparing to face a Minnesota Vikings team known for their aggressive defense. “I feel like they’re going to pressure us either way if we are running it or not,” Singletary said. “That’s just what they do. That’s what they’ve been known to do. But if we can get the run game going, that’ll definitely be helpful.”
Cooper Kupp reveals new role as kicker for the Rams kickoff team
Photo by Ryan Kang/Getty Images The veteran receiver confirmed his new position Monday on his podcast The NFL will be implementing a new kickoff set up this season. Due to rule changes that may force the kicker to be potentially more involved in stopping a returner, there have been rumblings that some teams have considered letting more physically experienced players take over kickoffs. The Kansas City Chiefs were the first to consider the change as they are expected to have safety Justin Reid handle their kickoff duties, and now it looks as though the Los Angeles Rams may be following their lead. Speaking on his podcast Daily Grind co-hosted by his wife, WR Cooper Kupp has revealed that he will be kicking for the Rams kickoff unit in Detroit on Sunday Night Football. Around the 7:20 mark, the veteran wideout says: “We are six days away from kickoff and I will be doing the opening kickoff. Dropping that right here now. I’m literally out there kicking the ball to start things off. Pretty cool, pretty cool.” To be clear, this move has not yet been confirmed by head coach Sean McVay. While it may sound like a joke on some level, there have been many innovations this season to help make special teams and the kickoff a bigger part of the game, teams more willing to accept and adapt to those changes are the ones that will find a competitive edge first. Surprisingly, Kupp actually does have some minor kicking experience. In high school he handled punts, averaging 33 yards per kick his senior year at Davis high in Washington. Also in his favor is the fact that he will only need the ball to get in the landing zone (20-yard line to the goal line) as kicking it all the way for a touchback will now result in the ball being placed at the 30-yard line, rather than the 25 like previous years. Kupp has no formal kicking experience in the NFL but has returned kicks in the past. It remains to be seen if Kupp will actually be handling the kickoff or rookie kicker Josh Karty will stay in the role, but one thing is for sure – the dynamic kickoff is already starting to change the NFL. Special teams importance and kicker value could become drastically different moving forward.
