Brady signs 2-yr, $70m extension with Patriots

WR Nelson retiring as Packer

NEW YORK, Aug 5, (Agencies): A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is signing a two-year, $70 million contract extension that runs through 2021 and includes a hefty raise this season.

The person, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because the Patriots hadn’t announced the extension, confirmed the NFL Network’s report of Brady’s extension.

Brady, who has never played out the final season of a contract in his 20-year NFL career in New England, will get an $8 million raise in 2019, when he’ll make $23 million.

The extension also calls for him to make $30 million in 2020 and $32 million in 2021, when he would be 44.

Brady and the Patriots open defense of their latest Super Bowl title against Pittsburgh on Sept 8. Usually, the champion kicks off the season but that honor goes to Green Bay and Chicago this year as the NFL celebrates its 100th season.

Brady

Former wide receiver

officially retired from the NFL as a Packer after signing a one-day contract with Green Bay. general manager

who released Nelson shortly after the 2017 season after 10 years with the team, made the announcement. Nelson will be in Green Bay for a news conference on Tuesday, the team announced.

In 10 career seasons, Nelson had 613 catches for 8,587 yards and 72 touchdowns. In Super Bowl XLV, quarterback

was the MVP and Nelson had nine receptions for 140 yards and a TD in a 31-25 win against the

held the No. 1 spot when the

released their first depth chart of training camp.

Coming back from a broken leg suffered last December, the 32-year-old veteran is followed by offseason trade acquisition

at No. 2 and first-round draft pick

at No. 3. McCoy has passed for 5,958 yards, 29 touchdowns and 26 interceptions in 38 games with the (2010-12), (2013) and Redskins. He has a 7-20 record as a starter.

linebacker passed his physical and was activated from the physically unable to perform list, ESPN’s

reported. The 2018 Pro Bowl selection had been slowed by tightness in his left hamstring to begin training camp.

Watt, 24, tallied 13 sacks, six forced fumbles, 68 tackles and 12 tackles for loss in 16 starts last season. The 2017 first-round pick from Wisconsin made the NFL All-Rookie Team that year with seven sacks, one interception and 52 tackles in 15 starts.

The Houston Texans waived running back according to a report by the

The third-year player missed nearly the entire 2018 season with a torn Achilles, an injury he suffered in a Nov 19, 2017, win against the

Foreman reported to camp seemingly in shape, but coach

had declined to tab him as the backup to starter

The coaching staff was reportedly upset by his work habits and tardiness to meetings.

Defensive end

ended his holdout and reported to training camp, but without a new deal.

Ngakoue didn’t attend minicamp in June and had been a holdout through the first 11 days of camp.

Ngakoue, 24, is entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal and is scheduled to earn $2.025 million. He faces a fine of just over $500,000 for the missed time.

The added tight end to the roster ahead of their preseason opener Thursday against the

In a corresponding move, the Jets waved offensive lineman

Truesdell, who played college ball at Cincinnati and Grand Rapids Community College, had several stints in the Indoor Football League as well as the Arena Football League. The 25-yearold Truesdell also had brief stays with the and the

Longtime NFL journalist

died in Canton, Ohio, at the age of 56.

Banks had just started a new job with the Las Vegas ReviewJournal and had covered the Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony Saturday night.

Banks, who previously worked more than 16 years for Sports Illustrated, died in his sleep.