ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Packers are re-signing LB Isaiah McDuffie to a two-year, $8 million deal worth up to $9.5 million. McDuffie, 25, was a sixth-round pick to the Packers out of Boston College in the 2021 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year rookie deal worth $3.6 million and made a base salary of $1.055 million in 2024. He was set to be an unrestricted free agent … [Read more...] about Packers Re-Signing LB Isaiah McDuffie To Two-Year, $8M Deal
NFC Notes: Brian Gutekunst, Ben Johnson, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears When speaking to people around the Bears, Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda reports that new HC Ben Johnson has laid out a specific plan for the organization. According to Pauline, Johnson plans to “start from scratch” with QB Caleb Williams to help develop him. Pauline writes Johnson’s system will not mirror what he ran with the Lions, and he’ll focus on building a scheme … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Brian Gutekunst, Ben Johnson, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Ryan Poles, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
Bears Chicago released DE DeMarcus Walker for cap purposes this offseason, creating an opening opposite Montez Sweat up front. Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to be selectively aggressive in the draft and free agency to bolster a pass rush that hasn’t been noteworthy outside of Sweat. “I think the clearer the vision, the more aggressive you can be, and that’s important,” Poles said, … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Ryan Poles, John Morton, Bears, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Bears, Aidan Hutchinson, Lions, Packers
Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles is confident HC Ben Johnson will help Caleb Williams reach the “next level” with his development. “I really believe that his relationship with Caleb is gonna be able to take this thing to the next level,” Poles said, via PFT. “Obviously that’s gonna be a journey in itself for a young quarterback to adapt to a new system, but I’ll go back to just the … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Bears, Aidan Hutchinson, Lions, Packers
NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Lions Combine Meetings, Packers, Vikings
Lions Justin Melo reports the Lions held a formal meeting with Oklahoma State ED/LB Collin Oliver at the Combine. Per Mike Payton, Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter says he’s had meetings with the Bengals, Colts, Cowboys, Lions, and Ravens. The Lions have also met with Marshall EDGE Mike Green, according to Jeremy Reisman. LSU EDGE Sai’Vion Jones spoke about his meeting with … [Read more...] about NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Josh Jacobs, Lions Combine Meetings, Packers, Vikings