Ex-rushing champ Henry reaches deal with Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens agreed to a two-year contract with free agent running back Derrick Henry on Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the move can’t become official until the new league year begins Wednesday. The deal is worth up to $20 million and includes $9 million guaranteed.
The two-time NFL rushing champ joins a Baltimore team that annually produces one of the league’s leading ground games. The running back room was a major offseason concern for the Ravens, because Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins became free agents. Edwards has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Henry’s eight-year NFL career — all with the Tennessee Titans to this point — includes a 2020 season when he rushed for 2,027 yards, becoming the eighth player to surpass 2,000.
Henry turned 30 in January. The four-time Pro Bowler led the NFL in 2023 with 280 rushing attempts and ranked second to Christian
Mccaffrey with 1,167 yards rushing.
Receiver Mooney heads to Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons and wide receiver Darnell Mooney have agreed on a three-year, $39 million contract with $26 million guaranteed, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.
Mooney provides another playmaker for new quarterback Kirk Cousins, who agreed to a massive
$180 million deal with the Falcons on Monday. Mooney had 31 catches for 414 yards and one touchdown last season for the Bears. Mooney’s best year came in 2021 when he caught 81 passes for 1,055 yards and four scores.
Prescott files suit against accuser
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott filed a civil lawsuit Monday afternoon in Collin County, accusing a Fort Worth woman of making a false
sexual assault allegation in an attempt to extort $100 million from him.
Prescott’s lawsuit includes a letter from the woman’s Arlington-based attorneys, Bethel and Yoel Zehaie, who say she is seeking the compensation in exchange for not disclosing or pursuing criminal charges in connection with a 2017 sexual encounter.
Levi G. Mccathern, Prescott’s Dallas-based attorney, said the quarterback denies a sexual assault took place. The lawsuit names the woman and her attorneys as defendants and accuses them of trying to damage Prescott’s reputation.
Busy Vikings add Jones, Darnold
The Vikings stayed aggressive in free agency Tuesday by adding former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones and 2018 third overall draft pick Sam Darnold as a temporary replacement at quarterback for Kirk Cousins.
Jones, who was released Monday by the Packers after they landed 2022 All-pro Josh Jacobs, gets a one-year, $7 million contract with their biggest rival.
Darnold, the former Jets starter who played last season for San Francisco, will get a one-year, $10 million deal. The Vikings also agreed to sign kicker Parker Romo, according to a third person with knowledge of that deal.
Moore reaches deal with Colts
The Indianapolis Colts and cornerback Kenny Moore II agreed to a three-year deal worth $30 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Instead of becoming a free agent Wednesday, Moore becomes the NFL’S highest-paid nickel cornerback.
He entered the league as an undrafted rookie with New England in 2017, but has become a fixture in Indy’s defense since being claimed off waivers in 2017.
Odds and ends
Former Jaguars financial manager Ait Patel was sentenced to 78 months in federal prison Tuesday for stealing more than $22 million from the team through its virtual credit card program . ... The Dolphins agreed to terms with veteran Shaquil Barrett on a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, his agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed . ... The Giants reached a one-year deal with exseahawks QB Drew Lock. ... The Jets signed veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor . ... Former Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen reached a three-year, $1 million deal with the division rival Steelers . ... The Jets bulked up their defense, adding former Cardinals defensive tackle Leki Fotu . ... The Browns to a one-year deal with Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston