The Giants took a risk by letting Xavier McKinney hit free agency, and the safety ended up bolting for a lucrative deal from the Packers. Before he committed to joining Green Bay, the Giants had “strong interest” in retaining the defensive back, according to Paul Schwartz of the New York Post. However, the front office was leery of handing McKinney the $17MM average annual … [Read more...] about Giants Declined Opportunity To Match Xavier McKinney Contract
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/12/24
Today’s minor moves: Carolina Panthers Re-signed: WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette Cleveland Browns Signed: OT Hakeem Adeniji Re-signed: OL Michael Dunn Dallas Cowboys Re-signed: LS Trent Sieg Denver Broncos Re-signed: FB Mike Burton Detroit Lions Re-signed: OL Dan Skipper Green Bay Packers Re-signed: CB Corey Ballentine, TE Tyler Davis Houston Texans Signed: LB Del’Shawn … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 3/12/24
Packers To Re-Sign CB Keisean Nixon
Tuesday afternoon is providing developments on the slot cornerback market. Minutes after Kenny Moore‘s Colts deal came to pass, the Packers have an agreement in place to retain their inside cover man. Keisean Nixon is staying in Green Bay on a three-year deal worth $18MM, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweets. The cornerback/return man’s contract can max out at $19.2MM. The Packers … [Read more...] about Packers To Re-Sign CB Keisean Nixon
Packers To Release RB Aaron Jones
In a move which comes as no surprise given Green Bay’s Josh Jacobs deal, Aaron Jones is on the way out. The latter has been informed by the Packers he will be released, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. The move has now officially taken place, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic. As such, Jones is free to sign at any time. More to come… … [Read more...] about Packers To Release RB Aaron Jones
Packers, S Xavier McKinney Agree To Deal
A number of teams released veteran safeties in recent days, creating a sense the position was in for a value dip. Xavier McKinney‘s market would run counter to that notion, as it took a top-five safety contract to win this sweepstakes. The Packers will come through with the victory here, with ESPN.com’s Adam Schefter reporting the team is signing McKinney to a four-year, $68MM … [Read more...] about Packers, S Xavier McKinney Agree To Deal