Offensive tackle Austin Jackson signs $36M extension with Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins and offensive tackle Austin Jackson have agreed to a three-year, $36 million contract extension, through the 2026 season The 24-year-old Jackson joined the Dolphins as the No. 18 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Jackson allowed six sacks, 11 hits and 70 hurries through his first two NFL seasons, playing at …

Cincinnati Reds and free agent Jeimer Candelario agree to 3-year, $45M deal

Switch-hitting infielder Jeimer Candelario and the Cincinnati Reds agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal. Sources told ESPN that the pact includes a $15 million option for 2027. The Washington Nationals traded Candelario to the Chicago Cubs in July. The 30-year-old free agent hit .251 with a career-high 22 home runs and 70 RBIs over …

Buffalo Bills star Von Miller available to play on Sunday despite domestic violence arrest

Buffalo Bills pass rusher Von Miller will be available to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, despite his arrest last week in Dallas for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman. Bills general manager Brandon Beane spoke with reporters Wednesday, confirming Miller is back with the team in Orchard Park, N.Y. Beane said the team …

NY Jets QB Zach Wilson to start Week 14 game against Texans

New York Jets coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday they will start Zach Wilson at quarterback Sunday against the Houston Texans. Wilson was benched and demoted to third string two weeks ago. Saleh opted for Wilson over Trevor Siemian, who replaced Tim Boyle in Sunday’s 13-8 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Saleh said: “Zach gives us …

Tommy DeVito to start for NY Giants on ‘Monday Night Football’ against Packers

NY Giants head coach Brian Daboll announced that Tommy DeVito will remain their starting quarterback when they face the Green Bay Packers on Monday night in Week 14, marking DeVito’s fourth consecutive start for New York. With Tyrod Taylor off injured reserve after missing four games due to a rib injury, there was speculation that …

Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence diagnosed with high ankle sprain, ‘questionable’ for Week 14

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson told reporters Tuesday that quarterback Trevor Lawrence sustained a right high ankle sprain during the team’s 34-31 overtime loss to to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that ‘#Jaguars coach Doug Pederson says QB Trevor Lawrence has “just a right high-ankle sprain.” Everything looks …

Linebacker Shaquille Leonard signs one-year deal with the Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard has signed a one-year deal with the organization. The former Indianapolis Colts LB was deciding between the Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys, making visits to both teams over the last week, but he ultimately decided on Philadelphia. Leonard has played his entire six-year …

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett will miss 2-4 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that quarterback Kenny Pickett underwent surgery for a high ankle sprain to “accelerate the healing process” to his right ankle. Pickett will be out for Thursday’s game against the New England Patriots. Pickett injured his ankle with just over five minutes left in the second quarter, when he …

Undefeated Florida State blasts CFP officials after being left out of postseason

Despite an undefeated 13-0 record and winning the ACC Championship, all while playing with their third-string quarterback, the Florida State Seminoles will not be competing for a national championship. Hours after winning the ACC title with a 16-6 victory over Louisville, the ‘Noles were not selected as one of four teams to compete in this …

Milwaukee Brewers make landmark $82M deal with 19-year-old top prospect Jackson Chourio

The Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a landmark deal with their No. 1 prospect, outfielder Jackson Chourio, worth $82 million over eight years, with two additional club options that could bring the full deal to 10 years. The 19-year-old has yet to make his MLB debut, making this the richest contract ever given to a …