Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer

What locking up Austin Ekeler means for the Chargers ...


What locking up Austin Ekeler means for the Chargers ...
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The Titans spent Friday afternoon rolling up their sleeves and helping the folks in North Nashville that were struck by the devastating tornado. This comes two days after the Titans Foundation andcontrolling owner Amy Adams Strunk donated $1 million to the community relief fund.
Aaron Rodgers on ESPN Milwaukee said he wouldn't be bothered if the Packers drafted a QB high this year. "I'm a realist; I know where we're at as an org and I know where I'm at my career." He added that it doesn't matter who comes in, "I'm confident (he is) not going to beat me out anytime soon" but would like to bring in players who could "come in and help us right away."
Aaron Rodgers said he doesn't know how his teammates will vote on the CBA. "I sent out a number of messages, an email to every player and got next to no responses. I don't know if guys look at it or are interested in it. That's probably the most disheartening. I don't know. Do guys really care about this stuff?"
Aaron Rodgers on ESPN Milwaukee said he felt like a "show pony" in the negotiations. He also said early meetings among the players were a hard no on the 17th game and "a lot of us are wondering how in the hell that even got into the conversation."
Aaron Rodgers: "We should have stood firmer on revenue and player safety." Instead, he said the players are "hanging our hats on some things that to the owners is nothing."
Aaron Rodgers on ESPN Milwaukee radio discussing the CBA: "Being a traditionalist 32 teams,16 games, it just sounds right to me, I don't know understand how 16 games and two bye weeks didn't get into the mix. You're still getting 18 weeks of football."
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The Panthers have expressed interest in re-signing DE Mario Addison but the 32-year-old plans to test the free agent market, per league sources. Doesn't mean the two sides won't find a common ground. Addison has 39 sacks the past four years, more than any other Carolina player.
Saints putting money where mouth is: they're planning to place 1st-round tender on restricted FA QB Taysom Hill, pe… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Lions S Tavon Wilson, who is scheduled to enter free agency later this month, tells me he would be "happy coming back to Detroit," but he's also looking forward to going through the free agency process. Wilson is coming off one of the better years of his career, starting 13 games and making 98 tackles, five passes defensed, a sack and two fumble recoveries. He's a player who fits well in Matt Patricia's scheme and is a culture fit so this should be worth watching.
Former Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis and wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. are buying the Charlotte Thunder, an arena football team formerly known as the Carolina Energy. Davis and Ginn were key pieces to Carolina's run to Super Bowl 50. Davis will go down as one of the greatest players in team history. The league starts in April.
Chiefs promoted Mike Kafka to Quarterbacks Coach/Passing Game Coordinator.
#Chargers RB Austin Ekeler in 2019 — 92 receptions - 993 yards - 8 TDs Receptions by alignment: Out of the ba… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Russell Wilson and Ciara getting that bag work in at the gym 🥊 (via @DangeRussWilson, @ESPNRingside) pic.twitter.com/qDjT3wvUIB
Austin Ekeler in 2019: * Led ALL NFL players in catches without a drop (92) * 993 receiving yards (12th most by a R… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
More on the Chargers and RB Austin Ekeler reaching agreement on a 4-year, $24.5M deal. espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…
Breaking: Chargers and restricted free-agent RB Austin Ekeler reached agreement on a four-year, $24.5 million deal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@AdamSchefter Great deal for a great player. Regardless of Melvin Gordon or Justin Jackson or anyone else they may… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Chargers' RB Austin Ekeler is 24 years old and with his new four-year deal, he is now scheduled to become a free ag… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…











