Eagles, Patriots have made offers to Peppers; Vanden Bosch to Lions
As Peppers visits Chicago, NFL Network has reported that both the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots have made offers to free agent defensive end Julius Peppers.
NFL Network seems to feel that Chicago is still the front-runner for Peppers and that the Bears will not let him leave without a deal in place.
NFL Network also reports that defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch (Titans) has agreed to a deal with the Detroit Lions.
Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the New Orleans Saints are close to a long-term agreement with offensive guard Jahri Evans that would make him one of the highest paid offensive guards in NFL history.
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"[W]hile I am happy for them and their families, I am also sad to be losing some of my closest friends for the last 5 years," tight end George Kittle posted on Instagram, discussing the initial flurry of roster activity at the start of the new league year.
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Everything changed in the NFC Championship Game when quarterback Brock Purdy exited early with an injury. He eventually returned because his backup, Josh Johnson, exited with a concussion. Purdy could not throw, though. He suffered a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right elbow, leaving the San Francisco 49ers to become one-dimensional, abandoning the pass and depending solely on the run game.
For fans, it was a difficult game to watch. Everyone anticipated a more evenly matched battle between the two best teams in the NFC. Instead, they got an Eagles powerhouse defense going against a limping 49ers offense.
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CB Emmanuel Moseley signing one-year deal with Lions
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have reached an agreement with free agent cornerback Emmanuel Moseley on a one-year, $6 million deal. That's a significant blow to the San Francisco 49ers' backfield. Moseley started 16 games for the Niners over the past two seasons.
Former 49ers' CB Emmanuel Moseley reached agreement with the Lions today on a one-year, $6 million deal, per source. The deal was confirmed and negotiated by Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14,
Former Lions DE Austin Bryant visiting 49ers
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Media, former Detroit Lions defensive end Austin Bryant is visiting with the San Francisco 49ers. He is an unrestricted free agent.
Former #Lions DE/LB Austin Bryant is visiting the #49ers, per source. Bryant was a fourth-round pick out of Clemson in 2019 and has played in 33 NFL games.— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero)
