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May
3

Ravens Sign CB Nate Wiggins to Rookie-Scale Contract

The Baltimore Ravens signed rookie cornerback Nate Wiggins to a four-year, $12.8 million contract. He is the first player selected in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to sign his rookie-scale contract, which includes a $6.1 million signing bonus.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

May
3

Steelers Decline Najee Harris' Fifth-Year Option

The Pittsburgh Steelers declined running back Najee Harris's fifth-year option, which would have paid him $6.79 million in 2024. Instead, he will become a free agent after the season, diminishing his chances of wearing the Steelers uniform again.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

May
2

Tyler Boyd Meeting with Chargers and Titans

Wide receiver Tyler Boyd remains a free agent even if he had 67 receptions for 667 yards and two touchdowns last season. But after the 2024 NFL draft, some teams are making their moves, hoping to acquire him.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

May
2

Boston Scott Joins Rams on a One-Year Deal

The Los Angeles Rams signed a one-year deal with running back Boston Scott. Terms of the agreement remain secret. The former Louisiana Tech standout will join third-year player Kyren Williams, rookie Blake Corum, and Ronnie Rivers in the running back depth chart.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

May
1

Fifth-Year Option Exercised on Trevor Lawrence, Ja'Marr Chase, 13 Others

Teams that have signed first-round selections in the 2021 NFL draft have until May 2 to exercise the fifth-year option on their respective players. While there are no-brainer fifth-year options, some first-round picks are still waiting if they will get that one-year guaranteed contract.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

May
1

Christian Barmore, Patriots Agree to Four-Year, $92 Million Extension

The New England Patriots have decided to secure one of their defensive line stalwarts, giving defensive tackle Christian Barmore a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million. They selected the former Alabama standout in the second round (38th overall) of the 2021 NFL draft.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
30

Travis Kelce, Chiefs Restructure Contract

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero initially reported that Travis Kelce signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him with the Kansas City Chiefs until 2027. However, he clarified that the All-Pro tight end restructured his existing deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, ending in 2025.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
30

Ezekiel Elliott Returns to Cowboys on One-Year Deal

During the 2023 offseason, the Dallas Cowboys released running back Ezekiel Elliott due to his declining performance and his sizeable cap hit. A year later, the Cowboys will re-sign him to a one-year deal, as reported by NFL Network insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
29

Colts, Eagles, Saints, Steelers Receive High Draft Marks from PFF

Pro Football Focus gave four teams an A+ grade after the 2024 NFL Draft. The number is split between the two conferences, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Indianapolis Colts representing the AFC. Conversely, the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles received the same mark for their draft hauls.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
29

Eagles Sign OT Mekhi Becton

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted that the Philadelphia Eagles plan to sign offensive tackle Mekhi Becton to a one-year contract worth up to $5.5 million. The deal is pending a physical, and Becton will beef up the tackle rotation, potentially playing in both left and right tackle.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
26

Six QBs Selected In Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft

While several teams are looking for a franchise quarterback, most mock drafts had three quarterbacks going in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. Having a fourth quarterback in theMore opening round is a stretch. However, with much uncertainty on draft day, six quarterbacks had their names called in the first 12 picks. Less

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
26

Eagles, A.J. Brown Agree To Three-Year Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Eagles agreed to a three-year, $96 million contract extension with wide receiver A.J. Brown. They have secured his future two weeks after giving DeVonta Smith a three-year, $75 million contract.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
25

Cowboys Exercise Micah Parsons' Fifth-Year Option

The Dallas Cowboys exercised Micah Parsons’ fifth-year option, earning him $21.324 million in 2025. It was a no-brainer decision because the former Penn State outside linebacker has dominated since entering the league in 2021.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
25

Lions Sign St. Brown, Sewell To Massive Contract Extensions

The Detroit Lions are securing the future of two franchise cornerstones. They have agreed to long-term contract extensions with wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and offensive tackle Penei Sewell.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

Apr
25

Dak Prescott Isn’t Worried About a New Contract

Dak Prescott says he's not in a hurry to receive a long-term extension with the Dallas Cowboys. Despite having a conversation with owner Jerry Jones last month, formal negotiations between Prescott and the Cowboys have yet to start.

Source: Fantasy Football Index

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