The headlines from the past week at PFR:
Key News:
- The Cardinals signed quarterback Carson Palmer to a three-year, $50MM extension, which contains $20.5MM in guarantees.
- Vikings running back Adrian Peterson accepted a no-contest plea in his child abuse case, and the NFL continues to review his case. Meanwhile, the NFLPA has demanded that Peterson be immediately reinstated.
- Ex-Raven Ray Rice‘s reinstatement hearing has concluded.
- NFL announces three London games for 2015
Extended:
- 49ers – RB Kendall Hunter: one year, max value of $1.75MM
- Chiefs – FB Anthony Sherman: three years, max value of $7MM
- Packers – head coach Mike McCarthy: through 2018
Waived/Released:
- Packers – T Derek Sherrod (link)
- Ravens – CBs Chykie Brown (link) and Dominique Franks (link)
Retired:
- RB Marcus Lattimore (link)
Major Injuries:
- Bears – DL Lamarr Houston (placed on IR)
- Eagles – QB Nick Foles (out 6-8 weeks), and OL Todd Herremans (placed on IR), LB DeMeco Ryans (placed on IR)
- Giants – CB Prince Amukamara (placed on IR)
- Jaguars – CB Will Blackmon (placed on IR)
- Ravens – CB Jimmy Smith (placed on IR)