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The Oakland Raiders held a private workout with Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray on Monday and the Jon Gruden-led Raiders are expected to watch Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Tuesday, according to reports.The Raiders, with the No. 4 pick in the 2019 NFL draft, conducted the workout with Murray in Dallas, Texas.Gruden and his assistants were expected to fly to Columbus, Ohio to conduct a private workout with Haskins today, according to a report. Conducting workouts on the two highest-rated quarterbacks in the 2019 class fueled speculation the Raiders could jettison current quarterback Derek Carr and opt for Murray or Haskins. The workouts of Murray and Haskins seemingly contradict Gruden’s statement that Carr will be the Raiders quarterback in 2019.“Yeah. He’s going to be our quarterback,” Gruden told NFL Network last week at the league meetings. "I’ve got a lot of confidence in Carr; what he can do with Antonio Brown, with Tyrell Williams, with … [Read more...] about NFL draft 2019 news and rumors: Oakland Raiders conduct workouts with Kyler Murray, Dwayne Haskins

Adrian Peterson proved the doubters wrong in 2018, and now he gets another two seasons with Washington. Peterson, who ran for more than 1,000 yards in 2018, signed a two-year deal reportedly worth up to $8 million to remain in Washington. Peterson, who will turn 34 March 21, resurrected his career in 2018, rushing for 1,042 yards and seven touchdowns while playing in all 16 games. Peterson signed with Washington in August after the team’s running back group was hit with a number of injuries. Peterson, who many had considered past his prime, proved he had plenty left in the tank by rushing for more yards in 2018 than he did in the previous three seasons combined. Peterson’s rushing total marked his eighth season of rushing for at least 1,000 yards during his 12-year career.Peterson’s return provides Washington with depth at the position. Derrius Guice, who suffered a season-ending torn ACL during a preseason game in 2018, is expected to be healthy. Here’s a few … [Read more...] about NFL free agency 2019 news and rumors: Adrian Peterson re-signs with Washington

Running back Le’Veon Bell, the most high-profile free agent in 2019, is expected to sign a deal with the New York Jets. The former Pittsburgh Steelers back is expected to sign a four-year, $52.5 million deal - $35 million guaranteed - when the NFL’s official free agency period begins today. The deal could be worth as much as $61 million including incentives. Bell’s deal marks the end of a long saga. He sat out the 2018 season in an attempt to force the Steelers into giving him a large contract, but he reportedly rejected a five-year, $70 million offer because he claimed the deal included just $17 million in guaranteed money. Bell, 27, had hoped to sign a larger deal than the one he received from the Jets. He thought he would sign a more lucrative free agent deal, including making up for the $14 million he lost out on by not playing last season. Instead, the market for running backs has been relatively weak for the past few years, even for an elite player such as … [Read more...] about NFL free agency 2019 news and rumors: Le’Veon Bell to sign with the New York Jets

Nick Foles will turn his playoff performances during the past two seasons into a huge, big-money contract when the NFL’s free agency period officially begins on Wednesday.The Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback is expected to sign a four-year, $88 million contract - $50.125 million guaranteed - to join the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to multiple reports. The deal could reach up to $102 million with incentives. Foles isn’t the only free agent expected to cash in on Wednesday. Safeties Landon Collins and Tyrann Mathieu, along with defensive end Trey Flowers, reportedly signed lucrative deals to join new teams as a number of players reached verbal agreements during the early negotiation period that started Monday.Foles will immediately become the Jaguars’ starting quarterback and the team is expected to release Blake Bortles after Foles’ deal becomes official.Foles, 30, led the Eagles on an impressive playoff run that ended with a win in Super Bowl 52, where … [Read more...] about NFL free agency 2019 news and rumors: Nick Foles expected to cash in with the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Oakland Raiders acquired Antonio Brown on Sunday and they may be targeting another former Pittsburgh Steelers star as the unofficial free agency period begins today.The Raiders completed a trade with the Steelers to acquire the star wide receiver in exchange for a third- and fifth-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, according to multiple reports. The deal cannot become official until the March 13, the beginning of the 2019 season. The acquisition of Brown ends a tumultuous four months for Brown and the Steelers. The 30-year-old Brown severed a nine-year career with the Steelers that saw him ascend to elite status at wide receiver in the NFL. Brown’s relationship with the Steelers soured at the end of the 2018 season and he forced his way out of Pittsburgh. Brown reportedly received a new three-year deal worth up to $54.125 million from the Raiders, with $30.125 million guaranteed.Brown gives the Raiders a deep threat and a prolific wide receiver as an anchor on a revamped … [Read more...] about NFL free agency 2019 news and rumors: Oakland Raiders could target Le’Veon Bell after acquiring Antonio Brown