Late last season, the Patriots suspended punter Jake Bailey after a dispute about whether Bailey was ready to return to the field after an injury. That dispute became particularly contentious because Bailey had $2.115 million in guaranteed salary for 2023, and a suspension can void a player’s guarantees. Bailey filed a grievance to contest the [more] … [Read more...] about Jake Bailey says his grievance with the Patriots over his suspension has been resolved
Dolphins officially exercise Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option
Word earlier this month was that the Dolphins would be exercising their option on Tua Tagovailoa‘s contract for the 2024 season and it’s now official. The Dolphins announced that they are exercising the fifth-year option on Tagovailoa’s rookie deal on Monday. The option comes with a $23.17 million salary that is fully guaranteed for next [more] … [Read more...] about Dolphins officially exercise Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option
Dolphins sign linebacker Malik Reed
Free agent linebacker Malik Reed will move to Miami. Reed agreed to a one-year contract with the Dolphins today, his agent announced. The 26-year-old Reed originally signed with the Broncos in 2019 as an undrafted rookie. He played three years in Denver before he was traded to Pittsburgh just before the start of last season. [more] … [Read more...] about Dolphins sign linebacker Malik Reed
Tom Brady reiterates love for football, but says it’s time to be a dad
Tom Brady is retired. Again. And it remains impossible to assume he’ll won’t come back. Again. Via Rick Stroud of the Tampa Bay Times, Brady addressed his status this last night at an event in connection with one of his various non-FTX off-field enterprises. “There is nothing I love more than football,” Brady said, “but [more] … [Read more...] about Tom Brady reiterates love for football, but says it’s time to be a dad
Thomas Morstead announces he’s signed with Jets
The Jets have signed punter Thomas Morstead, who announced his signing on social media. Morstead, 37, spent last season with the Dolphins, signing with them on a one-year deal a year ago. He averaged 46.4 yards on 61 punts with a 40.5-yard net and saw 45.9 percent of his kicks downed inside the 20. Morstead [more] … [Read more...] about Thomas Morstead announces he’s signed with Jets