All aTwitter: 7 March 2024 – Zach Ertz to Washington; Rivera to ESPN; blood on the floor in Buffalo

Three-time Pro Bowl TE Zach Ertz is signing with the #Commanders on a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, per source.

It’s a reunion for Ertz and Kliff Kingsbury, who got him a ton of targets in Arizona, on a deal negotiated by agent and TE guru @SteveCaric of @WassermanNFL. pic.twitter.com/GYvJaTmax0

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 6, 2024

The real value for NFL teams in free agency is in the short-term, low-money, low-risk, potential-high-reward contract.

The #Commanders signing Zach Ertz to a one-year deal worth up to just $5 million is exactly that kind of contract.

— Al Galdi (@AlGaldi) March 6, 2024

Zach Ertz being called a big signing in 2024 https://t.co/4v8Ki7FP65 pic.twitter.com/G8PulijqEE

— A (@SFRUINEDMYLIFE) March 6, 2024

Rick Snider’s Washington says the Washington Commanders signed Zac Ertz. Uh . . . yay? Gimme two minutes. pic.twitter.com/Jed1VnD6ey

— Rick Snider’s Washington (@Snide_Remarks) March 6, 2024

Couple of texts about Zach Ertz. Nice version, “route runner that’s basically extension of run game for 7/8 yards.” Not so nice version – “No YAC Zach.”

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) March 6, 2024

The Zach Ertz play Jason mentioned in his presser @JasonKelce | @ZERTZ_86 pic.twitter.com/39J84x8dbs

— All About The Birds (@AATBirds) March 5, 2024

New faces in new places pic.twitter.com/LqPz2jWQWL

— NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) March 6, 2024

Zach Ertz played well in his lone healthy season with Kliff Kingsbury, setting an Arizona-years Cardinals record for TE yardage. The #Commanders will greenlight a Kingsbury-Ertz reunion https://t.co/Ole5dNUjBf

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 6, 2024

Today in the NFL…

– #Bills cut CB Tre’Davious White, S Jordan Poyer, C Mitch Morse, WR Deonte Harty, CB Siran Neal.

– #Commanders sign TE Zach Ertz.

– #Eagles cut CB Avonte Maddox.

– #Texans re-sign K Ka’imi Fairbairn for 3-years, $15.9M.

– #Bills re-sign…

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 6, 2024

Looks like Former #Commanders Head Coach, Ron Rivera has found a new gig working with the media. Welcome to the dark side, Coach! pic.twitter.com/HHbnS8QAlH

— Desmond Purnell (@DesmondPurnell) March 6, 2024

Ron Rivera weighs in on why the Commanders should target Jayden Daniels in the draft pic.twitter.com/9kw0GycUEU

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) March 7, 2024

Good to see Commanders owner Josh Harris taking a steady number of steps to invest in making that workplace better for players. https://t.co/8iWbTr8I8C

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 6, 2024

Well-documented that Josh Harris views sports science and analytics as “edges” for his teams.

Since last June, the Commanders have hired a football data scientist (Preston Biro), a senior VP of football strategy (Eugene Shen) and now a senior director of player health and…

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) March 6, 2024

Correction: the 2024 salary shed at safety is $88.75M, more than twice the next position.

I did not have Marcus Maye on my list, due to missing him because he’s not going to be cut until the new league year–likely so they can use a June 1 designation on his contract. https://t.co/krmi7vz0M9

— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 6, 2024

Very good center FA and draft class. If your team needs one, plenty of options will be available.

Same at safety in FA. Lots of good options. https://t.co/29gN5wvalc

— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 6, 2024

The #Bills have agreed to terms with QB Mitch Trubisky to return to Buffalo, sources say. @ByTimGraham reported they were in talks. Now a done deal.

The #Steelers cut Trubisky early to give him a shot to find his next gig before free agency begins. He’s done just that. pic.twitter.com/Zzvgt7ltmw

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 7, 2024

We’ve released Jordan Poyer, Mitch Morse, Deonte Harty, Siran Neal, and Nyheim Hines. https://t.co/x3uYV2otR5 | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/GMxqbz0UQo

— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) March 6, 2024

The #Bills will designate White a post-June 1 release as part of their widespread cost-cutting efforts:https://t.co/zSBPL2C4CA

— Pro Football Rumors (@pfrumors) March 6, 2024

Time to update this tweet! The Bills are now 2nd only to the Seahawks in 2024 salary freed up from their cuts, now at $36.39M:
•Tre’Davious White: $10.4M
•Mitch Morse: $8.5M
•Jordan Poyer: $5.5M
•Nyheim Hines: $5M
•Deonte Harty: $4.11M
•Siran Neal: $2.88M

— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 6, 2024

Von Miller agrees to a pay cut with the #Bills. Bills should save nearly $14M in cap roomhttps://t.co/mDXgxw8XJJ

— Jason_OTC (@Jason_OTC) March 7, 2024

#Eagles are releasing CB Avonte Maddox, an NFL confirmed @AdamSchefter .

Not a huge surprise for a player who has been oft-injured and would have cost $9.7M against the cap. #Eagles save 2M in space with the move. Maddox leaves after six seasons in Philly (assuming he doesn’t…

— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) March 6, 2024

Here’s my Top 6 QBs in this year’s Draft. These rankings are based on film.
Full pod coming soon pic.twitter.com/RvCdgBhBg4

— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 6, 2024

We’ve UPDATED the rankings for our Mock Draft Simulator.

Here are some notable risers and fallers. #NFLDraft | #PFNMDS24 pic.twitter.com/G46sdWbYVw

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) March 6, 2024

As offseason tentpole events go, the TV ratings suggest that the Scouting Combine is less circus big top and more modestly-sized wedding reception. https://t.co/vkatfhWSQS

— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 6, 2024

“You think about adding star power to that backfield…that’s what Saquon does.” @BuckyBrooks thinks Saquon Barkley would make the perfect addition to another NFC East team pic.twitter.com/93ukVxvZMC

— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) March 7, 2024

Is this a culture problem? Dalton Schultz compares the zoo-like atmosphere with the Cowboys to all football with the Texans pic.twitter.com/cRAdJUzsF4

— Clarence Hill Jr (@clarencehilljr) March 6, 2024

Derrick Henry is looking INSANE!

Which team should sign him?pic.twitter.com/3uhu7ptsst https://t.co/mjaY9dAXZ6

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 6, 2024

The Defenders signed WR Isaiah Coulter.

In other UFL moves, the Houston Roughnecks signed two cornerbacks D.C. football fans are familiar with: Jimmy Moreland and Corn Elder.

— Jake Russell (@_JakeRussell) March 7, 2024

.@RexChapman shares advice for those struggling with substance abuse.

“You’re never as bad as your worst moment if you learn from it.” pic.twitter.com/BrLdIOx2js

— Dan Patrick Show (@dpshow) March 6, 2024

Me and the boys coming together to get #klemmer trending #1 pic.twitter.com/pvWm7YtaWz

— Evan (@EBoKnowss) March 6, 2024