The Minnesota Vikings announced they have signed TE Giovanni Ricci to the roster. To make room, the team cut OLB Matt Harmon. Ricci, 25, wound up going undrafted out of Western Michigan back in 2020. He later signed a rookie contract with the Panthers, but was waived and added to the team’s practice squad at the start of the season. Ricci returned to Carolina on exclusive … [Read more...] about Vikings Signed TE Giovanni Ricci
Vikings Extending TE Josh Oliver
According to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero, the Vikings are signing TE Josh Oliver to a contract extension. Adam Schefter adds it’s a three-year, $23.25 million deal with upside to $27.5 million and $11.9 million in new guarantees. Oliver signed with the Vikings as a free agent a couple of seasons ago and has carved out a niche as the No. 2 tight end, particularly for his … [Read more...] about Vikings Extending TE Josh Oliver
Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Jaire Alexander
It took nearly the whole offseason, but the saga between the Packers and CB Jaire Alexander finally ended like most expected it to — with the veteran corner getting his walking papers. The Packers tried to trade Alexander but other teams didn’t want to take on his full $17.5 million salary either, effectively giving Alexander a no-trade clause if he refused to rework his deal. … [Read more...] about Top Free Agent Landing Spots For CB Jaire Alexander
NFL Transactions: Tuesday 6/10
Bengals Released LB Germaine Pratt. Bills Signed LB Shaq Thompson. Browns C Justin Osborne reverted to injured reserve after clearing waivers. Cardinals Signed first-round DT Walter Nolen. Packers Released CB Jaire Alexander. Signed NT Cameron Young. Patriots Placed G Wes Schweitzer on the retired list. Rams Signed DT Decarius Hawthorne. Texans Signed RB Nick … [Read more...] about NFL Transactions: Tuesday 6/10
NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Frank Ragnow, Lions, Packers, Vikings
Lions Lions HC Dan Campbell got emotional when asked about retiring C Frank Ragnow during media availability, noting that the team must carry on without the veteran leader. “Unbelievable teammate, football player, man in the community — man, he’s done it all. And he will be sorely missed, man,” Campbell said. “He’ll be missed. But, man, this train rolls on, the train rolls on. … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Justin Jefferson, Frank Ragnow, Lions, Packers, Vikings