Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict is expected to appeal his season-long suspension, according to The MMQB’s Albert Breer, for his illegal hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle. Burfict has previously been suspended for ten games over his last seven seasons in the NFL. With the current suspension slated for 12 games, SI Now’s Robin Lundberg and Amy Campbell discuss if the punishment fits the crime.
The Las Vegas Raiders are expected to cut quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The reported move comes just hours after the franchise agreed to sign Gardner Minshew to a two-year deal and days after after the team released signal-caller Brian Hoyer.
The Minnesota Vikings will sign running back Aaron Jones after the Green Bay Packers released the veteran on Monday, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported Tuesday morning. The deal will be for one year and $7 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
Free agent running back Derrick Henry has agreed to sign a two-year contract worth $16 million with the Baltimore Ravens, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Cleveland Browns are reportedly adding Jameis Winston to the team, providing depth behind Deshaun Watson after his injury-plagued season.
