Bengals Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase said upfront guarantees were the most important part of the deal to him, but the Bengals have a policy of not guaranteeing money past the first year of a contract. Chase stopped short of saying he wanted guaranteed money into the second year of his deal when pressed by a reporter. “You’re going a little too far now, buddy,” Chase said, via … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Ja’Marr Chase, Nick Chubb, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Browns Signing G Zack Johnson
According to Aaron Wilson, the Browns are signing G Zack Johnson to a contract. Johnson, 30, wound up signing with the Packers after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. Green Bay eventually released Johnson prior to the start of the 2021 season and he caught on with the Cardinals. The Cardinals released Johnson and he signed with the Broncos. He then had a brief stint on … [Read more...] about Browns Signing G Zack Johnson
AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Bengals The Athletic’s Paul Dehner Jr. is skeptical Bengals RB Chris Evans will make the roster this year, and adds he could see the Bengals exploring an outside addition at the position. Dehner doubts the Bengals keep five tight ends, and also cites their history of being reluctant to give up on draft picks. So logically, Dehner concludes the Bengals will either start … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Amari Cooper, Deshaun Watson, Russell Wilson, Bengals, Browns, Steelers
Browns Agree To One-Year Restructured Deal With WR Amari Cooper
Jordan Schultz reports that the Browns and veteran WR Amari Cooper have agreed to a one-year restructured contract that guarantees him $20 million and adds an additional $5 million in incentives to his current deal. Cooper was absent from the start of mandatory minicamp as he sought a new deal with the Browns and it seems the two sides have now found common ground. Adam … [Read more...] about Browns Agree To One-Year Restructured Deal With WR Amari Cooper
Browns Make Three Roster Moves
Per Chris Easterling, the Browns made three additional roster moves on Wednesday, signing OT Chim Okorafor and DE Jeremiah Martin. They also waived LB Caleb Johnson in a corresponding move. Johnson, 25, signed with the Bears as an undrafted free agent out of Houston Baptist following the 2021 NFL Draft. He managed to make the team coming out of the preseason. The Bears waived … [Read more...] about Browns Make Three Roster Moves