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Lions and LaPorta pause extension talks, leaving 2027 free agency as likely outcome
nfl6 days ago

Lions and LaPorta pause extension talks, leaving 2027 free agency as likely outcome

The Detroit Lions and tight end Sam LaPorta have paused contract extension negotiations after failing to reach a deal during a final push over the weekend. LaPorta’s camp prioritized on-field focus, leaving the possibility of a 2027 unrestricted free agency or a franchise tag application. While the Lions have secured extensions for other 2023 draft picks, LaPorta’s recent production dip and the lucrative market for tight ends complicate the negotiations.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#brad-holmes#contract-extension#detroit-lions
sports21 days ago

Steep Price Keeps Porter Jr. Trade Talks Stalled

An AFC executive says Porter Jr.’s trade value is a “double whammy”—the Steelers would need a premium draft pick plus more than $20 million per year, making takers scarce early in the season. With the trade deadline looming, September trades are rare and an IR stint or the franchise tag could complicate interest, leaving Porter and the Steelers in a potential lose-lose stalemate as he seeks an exit.

via steelersdepot.com|
#franchise-tag#joey-porter-jr#nfl-trade
Porter Jr. Faces Make-or-Break Contract Moment for Steelers
sports27 days ago

Porter Jr. Faces Make-or-Break Contract Moment for Steelers

The Steelers are sticking to their policy of not negotiating new deals after Week 1 as cornerback Joey Porter Jr. enters a contract year with no clear offers on the table. ESPN has said it’s unlikely Porter will play vs. the Falcons, though some in the organization think he could blink. Porter must decide whether to play for about $3.9 million in 2026 to maximize leverage for 2027 or sit out to pressure a bigger payday, potentially via the franchise tag if no deal materializes.

via NBC Sports|
#franchise-tag#hold-in#nfl-contract-negotiations
Texans push Stroud extension to 2027, delaying deal past the 2026 season
sports27 days ago

Texans push Stroud extension to 2027, delaying deal past the 2026 season

The Texans won’t finalize a contract extension with quarterback C.J. Stroud before the 2026 season and will reassess after it ends. Stroud remains under contract through 2027, and Houston could even wait to use the franchise tag if needed. With market values potentially ranging from roughly $20 million to $64 million per year, the Texans remain committed but aren’t rushing a deal, letting Stroud prove himself to determine his worth.

via NBC Sports|
#2027#cj-stroud#franchise-tag
Heyward Calls Franchise Tag ‘Stupid’ and Outdated for Players
sports1 month ago

Heyward Calls Franchise Tag ‘Stupid’ and Outdated for Players

Steelers defensive lineman Cam Heyward called the NFL’s franchise tag “stupid,” arguing it hampers players and misprices top talent under a 2011-era formula that no longer reflects the market; examples like George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. illustrate the gap between tag salaries and current market values. While the NFLPA would need to negotiate to scrap the tag, such a change is uncertain, and teams still rely on the tag to control elite players and prevent market-driven wage growth.

via NBC Sports|
#cam-heyward#franchise-tag#market-value
sports1 month ago

Porter Jr. Extension Likely, Steelers Won't Reset the Cornerback Market

The Steelers are still negotiating with Joey Porter Jr. over an extension; a report suggested he could become the NFL's highest-paid CB, but Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo doubts that and predicts a deal around $28 million per year, noting the cornerback market has risen but Porter probably won’t reset it, with franchise-tag leverage as a possible fallback next year.

via Steelers Depot|
#cornerback-market#franchise-tag#joey-porter-jr
Baker Mayfield's 2027 Buccaneers fate: tag, trade, or departure
sports2 months ago

Baker Mayfield's 2027 Buccaneers fate: tag, trade, or departure

If Baker Mayfield doesn’t sign a new deal with the Buccaneers after the 2026 season, Tampa Bay would hold exclusive negotiating rights into March 2027. Then Mayfield could test the market, with the franchise tag for 2027 costing about $47.7 million (and potentially requiring cap space for a tag-and-trade) or he could walk and let the market set his value. Mayfield’s camp has cited top quarterbacks earning $50M+ APY, signaling a possible big deal if he shines in 2026. If he leaves, the Bucs would need a new starter in 2027 from current backups like Jake Browning, Jalon Daniels, or Connor Bazelak. Bottom line: Mayfield’s Tampa future depends on the 2026 season and whether a large contract or a new quarterback ends up being the outcome.

via NBC Sports|
#buccaneers#contract#franchise-tag
Mayfield Calls Bucs Contract Talks 'Disappointing' as He Aims for a Big Season
sports2 months ago

Mayfield Calls Bucs Contract Talks 'Disappointing' as He Aims for a Big Season

Baker Mayfield says the Buccaneers have not offered a long-term extension ahead of the final season of his contract, calling the stalled talks disappointing and feeling undervalued, but he plans to stay focused on football, address the situation with the team, and pursue a deal aligned with his production, with ESPN noting he could play out the season before free agency and a potential 2027 franchise tag looming.

via Bleacher Report|
#baker-mayfield#contract-negotiations#franchise-tag
Cowboys keep George Pickens on franchise tag as deadline passes
sports2 months ago

Cowboys keep George Pickens on franchise tag as deadline passes

The Dallas Cowboys did not strike a long-term deal with Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens before the deadline, so he will play the 2026 season on a non-exclusive, one-year $27.3 million franchise tag—making him the NFL’s only player on a franchise tag. The Cowboys cannot extend his contract until after the regular season, with free agency again in March. Pickens starred in 2025 with 93 receptions, 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns.

via NBC Sports|
#contract-negotiations#dallas-cowboys#franchise-tag
Bucs’ Mayfield gamble hangs on a high-stakes price tag
sports-nfl3 months ago

Bucs’ Mayfield gamble hangs on a high-stakes price tag

With training camp approaching, the Buccaneers are reportedly in no rush to extend Baker Mayfield, betting they’ll top any competing offer in a veteran-QB market that could push APYs past $40 million. Mayfield’s willingness to push for more could test Tampa Bay’s leverage, potentially leaving them to rethink at QB if he tests the market or leaves, while behind him the roster options include Jalon Daniels, Jake Browning and Connor Bazelak.

via NBC Sports|
#2026-season#baker-mayfield#franchise-tag