There have been many rumors and speculations for weeks, and contracts have been allowed to be signed in the NFL since Monday, thus setting the course for the future.
Has found a new sporting home with the Raiders: Jimmy Garoppolo.
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When free agency, i.e. the changeover phase for contractless NFL professionals, begins, insiders are booming. It is standard practice in the US media that the information provided by well-known reporters is confirmed shortly thereafter by the teams concerned.
Garoppolo finds a new home
The quarterback carousel dropped a player: Jimmy Garoppolo, with the San Francisco 49ers inferior to the Chiefs in Super Bowl 54, will throw balls for the Las Vegas Raiders in the future. The 31-year-old quarterback has signed a three-year deal worth $67.5 million, according to ESPN insider Adam Shefter. The Raiders had a vacancy following the sacking of Derek Carr (now with the Saints), which “Jimmy G” is initially set to fill. With head coach Josh McDaniels, paths once crossed in New England.
Because the Patriots drafted the quarterback in 2014 in the 2nd round as a substitute for and heir to the throne of Tom Brady. But since the king did not think about leaving his kingdom, Garoppolo went to San Francisco in 2017. After some ups and downs, a Super Bowl appearance and many injuries, the 49ers decided to play on other faces (Trey Lance and now Brock Purdy).
“Jimmy G” as a temporary solution?
Now Garoppolo starts the sporty new start with McDaniels as an old confidant. But for how long? The contract structure doesn’t preclude the Raiders from looking for quarterback talent in the draft. This year, the Nevada franchise owns the seventh pick. It is possible that “Jimmy G” will act as a “bridge” quarterback for a transition phase.
49ers continue to improve the strong defense
Future “Niner”: Javon Hargrave.
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It was expected that Super Bowl participants “Philly” would break away some defensive pillars. The fact that a carrying one now strengthens a big NFC rival should not be in the interests of the Eagles. Defensive tackle Javon Hargrave signs $84 million deal in the Bay Area. Over the next four years, Hargrave, along with Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead and Co., will bring opposing offensive lines to despair. Undoubtedly a big win for the already strong defense of the “Niners”.
Broncos invest in offensive line
Things are set to get better in Denver under new head coach Sean Payton. In order to create better circumstances for the badly disappointing quarterback Russell Wilson, Denver opens the purse for two O-Liners. Right tackle Mike McGlinchey (last 49ers) and the only 26-year-old guard Ben Powers (Titans) sign lucrative contracts. In Jarrett Stidham one has additionally committed a replacement for Wilson. The QB already knows the AFC West after his time in Las Vegas.
Bates and Onyemata to the Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons, equipped with the most cap space of all 32 teams after the Chicago Bears, have to invest in their defense and took the first steps on Monday. As the new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen arrives David Onyemata from division rivals New Orleans and is designed to boost the barely-there pass rush. In the secondary, the Falcons landed a big fish: Jessie Bates III Comes to Georgia from the Bengals.
With his $64 million contract, Bates is the fourth most expensive safety in NFL history, according to ESPN. In addition to cornerback AJ Terrell, the Falcons now have another star player in the backfield. Guard has also lucratively extended his contract Chris Lindstrom. The Falcons’ first-round pick (14th in 2019) signs up for five more years and earns $105 million. With Lindstrom on the offensive, Jonnu Smith will play in the future. The tight end trades from New England to Atlanta for a seventh-round draft pick.
More free agency deals at a glance:
Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Equips Guard Jawan Taylor (Jaguars) on a long-term contract (Four years, $80 million, 60 of which guaranteed)
Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds transfers from the Bills to the Bears and gets a four-year contract ($72 million) in Chicago
Quarterback Mike White (last season with the Jets) joins the Dolphins as a replacement for Tua Tagovailoa (2 years, 16m)
Cornerback Jamel Dean renewed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (four years, 52 million)
The Pittsburgh Steelers sign cornerback Patrick Peterson (last with the Vikings, before that with the Cardinals)
The New Orleans Saints, who recently secured the services of Derek Carr, are equipping quarterback Jameis Winston with a new one-year contract (up to 8 million).