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Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90.

Colts' Darius Leonard thinks Cam Newton will shine with Patriots in 2021

One member of the Indianapolis Colts thinks Cam Newton will shine in 2021, with Bill Belichick spending to build around him. 

Patriots making 'major push' to sign Pro Bowler Matt Judon?

After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008, Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are not messing around this offseason.

Patriots actively seeking running backs in free agency?

New England has plenty of cap space to work with and will have many free-agent running backs to look at.

Report: Travis Kelce, Chris Jones restructure deals to create more cap space for Chiefs

After suffering a loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV, the Kansas City Chiefs entered the offseason with the goal of improving their roster through free agency and the draft. Two major contributors are set to do their part to help the team with its goal. 

Patriots, TE Jonnu Smith agree to four-year, $50 million deal

The New England Patriots came out swinging in free agency on Monday, addressing a need they've had since Rob Gronkowski retired (and then unretired).

Cardinals, Markus Golden agree to two-year, $9 million deal

Golden's return could mean that Haason Reddick will play elsewhere in 2021, though that remains to be seen.

Buccaneers, Shaquil Barrett agree to four-year deal worth up to $72 million

Barrett played the 2020 season on the franchise tag after the two sides were unable to agree to an extension. The 28-year-old recorded two forced fumbles, eight sacks, 57 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss and 16 quarterback hits.

Lakers, Nets top suitors for Andre Drummond if bought out by Cavaliers?

Drummond has not played since Feb. 12 as the Cavaliers continue to try and trade him.

Report: 49ers, Kyle Juszczyk agree to five-year, $27 million deal

The 29-year-old has played a key role in the San Francisco offense. In 2020, he caught 19 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns. He also had 17 carries for 64 yards and two scores.

Report: Nets' Kevin Durant could miss another two weeks with hamstring strain

Brooklyn is 10-1 in Durant's absence, with the only loss coming to the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets' rise in the standings is incredible given Durant's absence.

Trail Blazers reportedly among teams interested in Magic forward Aaron Gordon

Gordon is averaging 13.6 points, seven rebounds and four assists per game while shooting 42.5% from the field and 36.5% from deep this season.

Report: Celtics have shown interest in Hawks' John Collins

The 23-year-old is in the final year of his four-year, $11 million deal and will become a restricted free agent at the end of the season. If the Celtics trade for him, they should be willing to give him an extension. 

Jameis Winston likely to start for Saints in 2021?

These developments are interesting because Saints head coach Sean Payton opted to start Hill at quarterback when Brees went down with an injury last season.

Kawhi Leonard: Clippers' inconsistency 'very concerning'

The Clippers have not won consecutive games since Feb. 15 and have dropped from second in the Western Conference standings to fourth behind the Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers.

Report: Eight teams in contact with Jets about trade for Sam Darnold

If Darnold is traded this offseason, it will be interesting to see if a new offense and change of scenery will benefit him in the long run.

Carson Wentz begins working out with Colts receivers

The Colts are hoping Wentz can rejuvenate his career alongside his former offensive coordinator Frank Reich. He had a disastrous 2020 campaign and was eventually benched for Jalen Hurts. 

Report: Patriots want to keep Joe Thuney, unclear if deal will happen

It's unclear if a deal will happen. Thuney is arguably the best guard on the market and is primed to receive a massive deal in free agency. The Patriots might not match any of the offers Thuney receives.

Report: Ravens sign Kevin Zeitler to three-year, $22.5 million deal

The 31-year-old will now play for his third team in the AFC North. He played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 2012-16 and the Cleveland Browns from 2017-18. 

NFL unlikely to require players to receive COVID-19 vaccine?

If most players opt to receive the vaccine, the four major American sports leagues will likely see fewer COVID-19 issues in the coming months. 

Drew Brees joining NBC Sports as NFL and Notre Dame analyst

The 42-year-old retires as the NFL's all-time leading passer with 80,358 yards, and he's second all-time with 571 touchdown passes.

Saints reportedly restructure Taysom Hill's contract after Drew Brees retires

The Saints are restructuring Hill's contract to create cap space. The 30-year-old signed a four-year, $140 million extension, but all years are voidable and the move saves the Saints $7.5 million against the 2021 cap. 

Saints QB Drew Brees announces retirement from NFL after 20 seasons

Brees retires as the NFL's all-time leading passer with 80,358 yards, and he's second all-time with 571 touchdown passes.

Jon Feliciano, Bills agree to three-year deal worth up to $17 million

The 29-year-old joined the Bills in 2019 after spending the first four years of his career with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Nationals' Stephen Strasburg day-to-day after leaving spring start with calf injury

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg doesn't sound too concerned about the injury that forced him out of his spring start on Sunday.

Pro Bowl RB Aaron Jones, Packers agree to four-year, $48 million deal

Jones had one of the best seasons of his career in 2020, rushing for a career-high 1,104 yards and nine touchdowns.