Day 6 of the Free Agency in the NFL finally brought us a new team for wide receiver Kenny Golladay, who chose the New York Giants. In addition, cornerback Kyle Fuller promptly found a new team after his release in Chicago. Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins parted ways a few days after a trade from last year’s first-round pick Isaiah Wilson.
Kenny Golladay chooses New York Giants
The wait is over: Wide receiver Kenny Golladay has decided on a new team – he goes to the New York Giants.
According to media reports, Golladay will sign for four years and $ 72 million, 40 million of which are guaranteed.
Previously, it was leaked that Golladay would charge an average annual salary of $ 18.5 million. In this respect, he has almost achieved his goal (18 million on average).
Golladay had been in New York since Friday for a meeting with the Giants, which had apparently gone well. Agreement was finally reached on Saturday afternoon (local time).
Golladay was considered the best wide receiver on the market after both Allen Robinson (Bears) and Chris Godwin (Buccaneers) were franchised tagged. Golladay was a third-round pick from the Detroit Lions, who had his best season in 2019.
Denver Broncos sign cornerback Kyle Fuller
Less than an hour after his official release by the Chicago Bears, cornerback Kyle Fuller has found a new team. He joined the Denver Broncos for a year and $ 9.5 million (9 million guaranteed).
There he meets his former defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, who is now head coach in Denver. Fuller has been to the Pro Bowl twice and was voted All-Pro once. He played in the Windy City from 2014 to 2020.
Dallas Cowboys Sign Safety Keanu Neal
After years of neglecting this position, the Dallas Cowboys have finally signed a safety again. Keanu Neal is coming for a year and five million dollars.
Neal will be reunited with Dan Quinn (Defensive Coordinator) and Joe Whitt Jr. (Secondary Coach) after playing under Quinn as Head Coach in Atlanta.
The Cowboys are expected to use Neal as both safety and outside linebacker.
Miami Dolphins sack O-Liner Isaiah Wilson days after Trade
The Miami Dolphins had just made a trade for O-Liner Isaiah Wilson with the Tennessee Titans on Wednesday. That was the first round pick of the Titans, who had given it up after less than a year after unprofessional behavior.
The Dolphins wanted to give him a second chance, but after he was late for a medical check-up and an orientation meeting and then stayed away from workouts that he had agreed to, the Dolphins had enough and released Wilson straight away.
His future in the NFL is very uncertain after less than a year in the league.
Free Agency: Further news at a glance
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed on a one-year contract with O-Liner Joe Haeg. He comes from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and can play tackle and guard. It is still unclear whether it is planned as a backup or a possible starter.
- The Houston Texans have restructured Left Tackle Laremy Tunsil’s contract, creating more than $ 10 million in Cap Space. In addition, the contract of wide receiver Brandin Cooks was adjusted. This saved $ 6 million in Cap Space – the final year of his contract was also canceled, so that he will become a free agent after the 2022 season.
- Safetys Marcus Maye (Jets) and Marcus Williams (Saints) have both signed their franchise tenders, earning an annual salary of $ 10.6 million. Even more: all players who were awarded the franchise tag have either signed the tender or received a long-term contract in this offseason.
- The Los Angeles Chargers have secured the services of offensive lineman Oday Aboushi. He comes from the Lions for a year and $ 1.75 million.
- Center David Andrews has received an extremely team-friendly contract with the Patriots. He signed for four years and $ 19 million, with only the first two years guaranteed for $ 6.5 million. His cap hit this season is only $ 1.75 million.
- Cornerback Xavier Rhodes stays with the Indianapolis Colts. He receives a new one-year contract.
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