The NFL free agency authorized tampering interval begins on Monday at 12 PM ET. Groups across the league are preparing for that and the official begin of free company on Wednesday at 4 PM ET. Right here’s a take a look at right now’s NFL Information and Rumors on March 13.
NFL Information and Rumors: Patriots assign second-round tender to Jakobi Meyers
The New England Patriots assigned a second-round restricted free agent tender to huge receiver Jakobi Meyers, in line with agent Drew Rosenhaus.
It’s a $3.986 million one-year tender. The Patriots have the suitable of first refusal and might match any provide sheet. If Meyers indicators with one other crew and the Patriots don’t match, they’d obtain a second-round draft choose in trade for him. Meyers caught 83 passes for 866 yards and a pair of touchdowns final season.
The Patriots usually are not tendering fullback Jakob Johnson.
Lions retain C.J. Moore
The Detroit Lions retained special-teams ace C.J. Moore on a one-year, $2.4 million most worth contract, in line with a league supply. He’ll obtain $800,000 in ensures.
The equivalent twin brother of Houston Texans security A.J. Moore, C.J. Moore had 22 tackles final season for the Lions in 17 video games with one begin.
NFL Information and Rumors: Broncos maintain onto Andrew Beck
The Denver Broncos are retaining fullback Andrew Beck on a one-year contract, in line with his agent, Ray Haija.
Beck joined the New England Patriots after going undrafted, was shifted to fullback, after which launched. Claimed off waivers by the Broncos, he changed Andy Janovich because the starter when he acquired damage. He caught a landing in 2019 in a win over the Raiders.
Beck was awarded the NFL’s Salute to Service Award offered by USAA in February.
He has caught 9 profession passes for 90 yards and a rating. Beck performed collegiately on the College of Texas the place he caught 28 passes for 281 yards and a pair of touchdowns and was named All-Large 12 Convention.
Buccaneers re-sign Aaron Stinnie
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed offensive guard Aaron Stinnie to a one-year contract.
Stinnie began for the Buccaneers within the Tremendous Bowl when proper guard Alex Cappa acquired damage.
With Ali Marpet retiring, Stinnie is a candidate for a beginning job. Plus, Cappa is a free agent.
A former undrafted free agent from James Madison, Stinnie was claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. He has performed in 23 video games with 4 begins, together with the postseason.
