All articles tagged with #one year deal
Ovechkin, nearly 41 and the NHL’s all-time leading scorer, re-signs with the Capitals on a one-year contract with a $4.25M cap hit ($1M base salary, $3.25M signing bonus) and up to a $4.75M performance bonus if he plays 10 games, potentially earning $9M; his return anchors Washington’s playoff push as the team added depth via offseason moves to support contending plans.
Portland Trail Blazers hire longtime NBA assistant Micah Nori on a one-year contract with a team option for two additional seasons, a flexible setup that contrasts with typical NFL head-coaching guaranteed deals and could encourage teams to consider first-year, take-it-or-leave-it arrangements to broaden their coaching pool.
CJ McCollum agreed to a one-year, $21 million extension with the Atlanta Hawks, keeping him off free agency after a strong late-season impact that helped Atlanta surge following a trade. The deal locks in a veteran scorer and gives the Hawks cap flexibility for summer moves and potential draft-day roster adjustments.
The Steelers announced veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers has re-signed with Pittsburgh on a one-year contract, reuniting him with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy. The move adds a high-profile option at quarterback for a team with limited viable alternatives. The contract news contains few quotes, with Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth the only source quoted, praising Rodgers’ focus, competitiveness, and football IQ. The reunion harkens back to Rodgers’ and McCarthy’s Packers era, which included a Super Bowl win over the Steelers sixteen years ago.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer predicts Stefon Diggs will sign a one-year, roughly $10 million contract for the 2026 season, with the Washington Commanders, Kansas City Chiefs, Atlanta Falcons, or Los Angeles Rams as likely destinations; Diggs was recently acquitted of assault charges, which could clear the way for a quick signing.
Aaron Rodgers has reported to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ facility amid reports he agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $25 million. An official team announcement is expected soon as the Steelers start OTA workouts, with Rodgers likely to be the Week 1 starter for a second straight season and hoping to end the franchise’s playoff drought.
Aaron Rodgers reportedly signs a new one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers after a season characterized by injuries and a playoff push; the piece notes the Steelers’ draft of Drew Allar as a potential successor and mentions Will Howard as another option, amid ongoing questions about Rodgers' longevity.
The Minnesota Vikings reportedly signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings to a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, addressing their need at receiver after Jalen Nailor left for the Raiders. Jennings, who had 643 receiving yards in 2025 and 975 yards in 2024 with the 49ers, visited Minnesota last week and will join Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in a deeper WR group; base value and incentive structure weren’t disclosed.
Seattle is signing veteran edge rusher Dante Fowler to a one-year deal worth up to $5 million, reuniting him with defensive coordinator Aden Durde after a prior visit. Fowler had 15 tackles and 3 sacks last season with the Cowboys and finishes a career with 294 tackles, 58.5 sacks, 15 forced fumbles and an interception across stops with the Jaguars, Rams, Commanders and Cowboys.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham clarified that her free-agent comments were misframed, explaining she wanted a longer deal to buy a house in Indianapolis so she could bring her dog and donkey with her. Coming off an MCL injury, she said the offseason was hectic and she couldn’t show teams she was fully healthy, but she emphasized her desire to win and commitment to Indiana. Cunningham re-signed with the Fever on a one-year deal and has been noted for his role alongside Caitlin Clark as the team’s enforcer.
TJ Oshie says his private Columbus chat with Alex Ovechkin suggests the Capitals captain intends to return for one final season, likely on a one-year deal, driven by love for the city and his two hockey-loving sons. Ovechkin has not confirmed plans with GM Chris Patrick, and Washington will weigh the decision ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft while managing cap space for potential roster additions.
Veteran quarterback Joe Flacco agreed to a one-year contract to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, after he appeared in nine games (six starts) in 2025 following a midseason trade from the Browns; he now provides depth behind Joe Burrow, Josh Johnson and Sean Clifford.
Marquise “Hollywood” Brown agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles worth up to $6.5 million after his 16-game, 49-catch, 587-yard, 5-TD season with the Chiefs, amid ongoing A.J. Brown trade rumors. The move adds depth at wide receiver and could solidify the No. 3 spot for Philadelphia as they navigate roster needs post-season.
Buffalo signed safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to a one-year deal worth up to $6 million to bolster a safety room depleted by departures, hoping the 28-year-old can recapture his 2024 playmaking form; his 2025 path was volatile (Texans, Ravens practice squad, Bears), so he’ll compete with Cole Bishop for a starting job in a revamped defense, aided by cap space from DJ Moore’s restructuring.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is returning to the San Francisco 49ers on a one-year, $7.5 million contract after spending 2025 with the Broncos, reuniting with SF's defense following his torn Achilles in Super Bowl LVIII and a late-season return in 2024.