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An inability to build around the likes of Barry Sanders, Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford shortened these greats’ tenures in Detroit. Stafford asking for a trade in 2021 brought another rebuild, one that now stands as a signature overhaul in the 21st-century NFL. Brad Holmes and Dan Campbell ignited a moribund franchise. As former Lions […]

The clock is ticking on a contract extension for Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield. Entering the last year of his deal, Mayfield told reporters on Friday that he and the team are “not anywhere close” to an agreement (via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times). Mayfield added that he has set a negotiating deadline for

This week’s PFR mailbag touches on some of the most impactful developments from a busy week around the NFL. The Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown trades, the possibility of an Aaron Donald return and the Steelers’ pass rush outlook are addressed. Stephen asks: Did the Rams give up too much for Myles Garrett? Do you like this move for the Browns?

The Bears have called the state of Illinois home since they began play in 1920, but they now have one foot out the door. Their board of directors voted to advance stadium development at a to-be-determined site in Hammond, Ind., chairman George McCaskey and president and CEO Kevin Warren announced in a joint statement. “We

Vikings ownership signed off on a two-pronged front office setup, and with Kevin O’Connell sticking around after the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah firing, the fifth-year head coach will be expected to carry considerable influence as well. Minnesota hired Seattle exec Nolan Teasley as GM but retained longtime front office presence Rob Brzezinski, who had been serving as

JUNE 5: Hall’s contract includes $15.27MM guaranteed at signing, according to OverTheCap. An additional $4.2MM will become fully guaranteed five days after Super Bowl LXI, per Spotrac. Another $1.5MM will lock in five days after Super Bowl LXII. The Seahawks have used this structure in recent contracts, with Sam Darnold, Cooper Kupp and Ernest Jones

The Cowboys have agreed to a deal with first-round edge defender Malachi Lawrence, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Lawrence’s four-year rookie contract will be worth $20.22MM, all of which is guaranteed. The Cowboys took Lawrence 23rd overall, completing a two-pick opening round for a defense-needy team that added former Ohio State safety Caleb Downs at

The Bears have agreed to a deal with first-round safety Dillon Thieneman, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. As the 25th overall pick, Thieneman will sign a fully guaranteed contract worth $19.51MM over four years. Chicago has also come to terms with second-round center Logan Jones, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jones was

The Lions are a little over three months away from kicking off their season against the Saints on Sept. 13. It is unclear if standout safety Kerby Joseph, who is managing a degenerative knee condition, will be ready by then (via Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press). Asked Thursday if Joseph will be on the

The Cardinals have brought an early end to the battle between kickers Joshua Karty and Chad Ryland. They released Karty on Thursday, per a team announcement. Arizona signed safety Isaiah Oliver in a corresponding move. The Rams spent a 2024 sixth-round pick on Karty, a Stanford product who impressed as a rookie. Karty converted 29