Not only has receiver A.J. Brown been surprisingly traded to the Eagles on the first night of the 2022 NFL Draft, he’s now also agreed to a new contract with his new team. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Eagles and Brown have agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with $57 million guaranteed. [more] … [Read more...] about Eagles, A.J. Brown agree to four-year, $100 million extension
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Titans replace A.J. Brown with Treylon Burks
The Titans traded A.J. Brown to the Eagles with the 18th overall choice, unwilling apparently to give him the four-year, $100 million extension that includes $57 million guaranteed that Philadelphia did give the star receiver. Tennessee got a cheaper replacement with the first-rounder they obtained in the deal, selecting Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks. In four [more] … [Read more...] about Titans replace A.J. Brown with Treylon Burks
Saints stay put, take Trevor Penning at No. 19
The Saints traded up from No. 16 to snag wide receiver Chris Olave with the 11th overall pick, but they stayed put to make a choice at No. 19. It was another selection to help on the offensive side of the ball. Offensive lineman Trevor Penning will be joining Olave in New Orleans this season. [more] … [Read more...] about Saints stay put, take Trevor Penning at No. 19
Steelers select Kenny Pickett at No. 20 overall
At long last, a quarterback is off the board. With the 20th overall pick in the 2022 draft, the Steelers have selected Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett. Given Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement after the 2021 season, Pittsburgh had a clear need for a quarterback of the future. Despite signing free agent Mitchell Trubisky, the club has elected [more] … [Read more...] about Steelers select Kenny Pickett at No. 20 overall
Titans decide to draft a new receiver in lieu of paying the one they had
Some in league circles believe that the constant glut of great receivers entering the draft makes it unwise to spend big money on a veteran receiver. The Tennessee Titans apparently fall into that category. The Titans said farewell to receiver A.J. Brown after only three years, replacing him with Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks, acquired via [more] … [Read more...] about Titans decide to draft a new receiver in lieu of paying the one they had