The New Orleans Saints continue to push their roster planning shortly following the draft. As NFL insider Ian Rapoport reports, Tryann Mathieu will join the Louisiana team. The “Honey Badger” was also born in the south coast city on May 13, 1992. The 2013 third-round pick has played for the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs and has earned more than $73 million in his career. In February 2020, the three-time Pro Bowler won the Super Bowl with the Chiefs and was considered one of the team’s most important defensive pillars. So now the return to his native city.
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With a “description it hasn’t used in 19 years”… Japan changes its tone with Russia • Al Marsad Newspaper
written by Alexandra Hartman Editor-in-Chief
Al-Marsad newspaper – Agencies: Japan described four islands that it disputes with Moscow over ownership as “illegally occupied by Russia”, in the latest version of a diplomatic report issued Friday, using stronger language to describe the territorial dispute and emphasizing the cold relations between the two sides amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. .
This is stated in the 2022 “Diplomatic Blue Book,” an annual report on Japan’s foreign policy issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that uses this language for the first time in nearly two decades.
Japan, which has struggled to improve relations with Russia to regain control of the Kuril Islands, which Tokyo calls the Northern Territories, has previously described the dispute in a softer tone.
“The Northern Territories are a group of islands over which Japan has sovereignty and which are an integral part of Japan’s territory, but are currently illegally occupied by Russia,” the ministry said in the report.
The dispute over the Russian-controlled islands, which the former Soviet Union seized from Japan at the end of World War II, prevented the two countries from signing a peace treaty officially ending hostilities between them.
The report last used a similar expression in 2003, but then softened the language until last year, when it described the dispute as “the greatest concern between Japan and Russia” and noted that “Japan has sovereignty” over the islands.
The Cleveland Browns have nailed it and extended cornerback Denzel Ward’s contract long-term, as reported by Ian Rappoport of “NFL Network”. The 24-year-old agreed with the franchise on a new five-year deal worth around $100.5 million, of which $71.25 million is said to be fully guaranteed. With the deal, Ward becomes the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and is under contract with the Browns until 2027. Last season, the two-time pro bowler had three interceptions and 0.5 sacks.
Day five of this year’s free agency brought the deciding draw for Deshaun Watson – a draw which Cleveland won by big stakes. What happens to Baker Mayfield now? Also: JuJu Smith-Schuster goes to the Chiefs.
NFL Free Agency: The recap of Day 5
Cleveland Browns trade for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson: After the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints were considered finalists, Watson finally changed his mind. Cleveland, supposedly already out of the race with the Panthers, prevailed in the end. And that should be closely related to what the Browns are putting on the table financially.
Watson has signed a new five-year, guaranteed $230 million contract with the Browns, the highest guaranteed amount in an NFL contract ever. The Texans receive three first-round picks, a third-round pick, and a fourth-round pick. A 2024 fifth-round pick goes to Cleveland with Watson.
At the same time, it is also clear that the Cleveland Browns must get rid of Baker Mayfield via trade. Mayfield had already informed the Browns of his trade request on Thursday, but Cleveland still refused at the time. However, Cleveland thought he was out of the race for Watson – until he changed his decision.
Among others, the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts are now associated with Mayfield. Mayfield himself reportedly told the Browns that a trade to Indianapolis would be his preferred priority.
Wide receiver JuJu Smith Schuster goes to Kansas City: The Chiefs and Smith-Schuster were close to an agreement last year, and now the slot receiver is actually coming to Kansas City. He signs for a year and up to $10.75 million. The contract should be built heavily on bonus payments.
The Seattle Seahawks clean up their front line: Both defensive lineman Kerry Hyder and Edge defenseman Carlos Dunlap had to pack their bags with the Seahawks on Friday. The layoffs, following the signing of Uchenna Nwosu, are another indication that Seattle is looking to move to a clear 3-4 front.
Panthers extend with DJ Moore: Wide receiver DJ Moore stays in Carolina. Moore, who has had over 1,000 receiving yards and four touchdown catches in each of the last three seasons, has had a three-year extension for up to $61.8 million. 41.6 million dollars are guaranteed, he will play the upcoming season under the Fifth Year Option.
The Panthers are also pushing ahead with the rebuilding of their offensive line: following guard Austin Corbett, ex-Ravens center Bradley Bozeman also switched to Carolina on Friday.
49ers invest in special team: The San Francisco 49ers made a double investment in the special team: Returner Ray-Ray McCloud and George Odum, who led the league in special team tackles in 2020, signed in the Bay Area on Friday.
Larry Ogunjobi isn’t going to Chicago following all: The defensive tackle has been Chicago’s big signing so far this offseason, signing with the Bears for three years and up to $40.5 million. But nothing came of it: Ogunjobi failed the medical check and the deal fell through.
Free Agency Outlook: Who’s Still Available?
- OT Terron Armstead
- S tyrant Mathieu
- WR Odell Beckham Jr.
- EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
- OT Trent Brown
- OT Duane Brown
- CB Stephon Gilmore
- LB Bobby Wagner
- OT La’el Collins
- C J.C. Tretter
- EDGE Za’Darius Smith
- WR Jarvis Landry