Category: NFL Betting
QB Kirk Cousins gets exclusive franchise tag from Redskins (Sports Betting News)
In a move that seemed the most likely at this point in the odd dance between Kirk Cousins and the Washington Redskins, the team placed the exclusive franchise tag on the starting quarterback on Tuesday. The Redskins announced the news one day before the deadline for assigning tags to players. Coming off a pair of…
Chiefs cut Charles to sign Berry, Duvernay-Tardif to deals (Sports Betting News)
The Kansas City Chiefs had to release one of the greatest players in franchise history so they could retain the heart and soul of their defense and solidify the future of their offensive line. The Chiefs parted ways with four-time Pro Bowl running back Jamaal Charles on Tuesday, clearing more than $6 million in salary…
RB Adrian Peterson a free agent after 10 years with Vikings (Sports Betting News)
Adrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher and a first-team All-Pro pick in four of his 10 seasons with the Vikings, will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career when the market opens next week. The Vikings as expected said Tuesday they will not exercise their option for 2017 on Peterson’s…
Derek Carr wants Latavius Murray back in Oakland
While Latavius Murray may hope to land in the most lucrative situation possible, his quarterback doesn’t want him to search far for a new gig. Click here to read the full article…
Patriots won’t use franchise tag on Dont’a Hightower
The new England Patriots will not use the franchise tag on star linebacker Dont’a Hightower, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. Click here to read the full article…
Manziel tries to reassure judge after missing court deadline (Sports Betting News)
After missing a court-ordered deadline, Johnny Manziel appeared before a judge Tuesday and promised to meet the stipulations required to get the troubled quarterback’s domestic violence case dismissed while saying his distrust of the NFL played a part in the delay. The 2012 Heisman Trophy winner said he doesn’t want to disappoint Judge Roberto Canas,…
Competition Committee discussing centralizing review system
The Competition Committee is discussing a couple proposals that would alter officiating — whether to make referees full-time employees and how to centralize the replay review system. Click here to read the full article…
Redskins put exclusive franchise tag on Kirk Cousins
For the second straight year, the Redskins have placed the franchise tag on Kirk Cousins. The quarterback was placed under the exclusive franchise tag designation Tuesday. Click here to read the full article…
Eric Berry, Chiefs agree to six-year, $78 million deal
Eric Berry was adamant about not playing under the franchise tag again next season, and the Chiefs made sure Tuesday he will start the 2017 season with a new contract in his back pocket. Click here to read the full article…
RB Adrian Peterson a free agent after 10 years with Vikings (Sports Betting News)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Adrian Peterson, Minnesota’s all-time leading rusher, will be an unrestricted free agent when the market opens next week. Click here to read the full article…
Vikings decline 2017 option for RB Peterson
Vikings decline 2017 option for RB Peterson Click here to read the full article…
Manziel says life ‘trending upward’ despite judge’s concern (Sports Betting News)
Dallas judge Roberto Canas called the hearing Tuesday because Manziel missed a deadline to provide the court an update on how the former Cleveland player was meeting stipulations that include him participating in a substance-abuse program through the NFL or something similar. Manziel responded that he was slow to meet the condition because he didn’t…