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- Philadelphia signed Jason Peters to a 1 year deal returning him to the franchise. Peters who is a potential Hall of Fame LT after 16 seasons , will be asked to play guard now as Brandon Brooks was lost with an injury. The deal for Peters is worth up to $6 million for the season with $3 million in guarantees.
- Washington saw young 2nd year WR Kelvin Harmon be lost for the season as he had ACL surgery. Harmon is 23 and had a decent rookie season being a 6th rd pick.
- Jacksonville has a big decision ahead as their star DE Yannick Ngakoue is holding out and has demanded a trade. He was tagged back in March but refused to sign the franchise tag. According to a report 3 teams maybe interested in Ngakoue but last year Houston who traded away their big time DE didn't get big compensation. So Jacksonville may not get big compensation for him as were nearing the start of preseason.
- After threatening to possibly hold out if he didn't get an over $20 million a year , long term deal ...the KC Chiefs inked Chris Jones (DT) to a 4 year $85 million dollar contract. This was the last big signing Kansas City needed to do as the season approached and people questioned how they would keep Mahomes , Jones and Watkins. Jones will average $21.5 million a season.
- Cleveland is close to an extension for DE Myles Garrett. The deal will be a 5 year $125 million dollar contract. Garrett will get $50 million fully guaranteed and will get guarantees up to $100 million possibly. His deal makes him the top defensive player per year $25+ million a year cap wise. This will keep Garrett in Cleveland til 2026.