NFL News Roundup: Latest League Updates from Wednesday, May 29
The NFL is always buzzing with activity, and Wednesday, May 29 was no exception. From injuries to contract extensions, we’ve got you covered with the latest league updates.
Injuries and Roster Moves
The Carolina Panthers were cautious with their first-round draft pick, WR Xavier Legette, holding him out of OTAs due to a hamstring injury. According to HC Dave Canales, the decision was purely precautionary. NFL.com’s transaction hub has all the latest updates on roster moves.
The Panthers traded into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft to select Legette at No. 32 overall.
Contract Extensions and Signings
The Houston Texans officially announced WR Nico Collins’ three-year extension. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers signed OL Alex Leatherwood to a one-year deal. The Minnesota Vikings bolstered their offensive line with the signing of G Dalton Risner to a one-year deal, which includes a signing bonus, per-game and 53-man bonuses, and incentives if he’s a starter for the majority of the season.
The Vikings’ Risner deal is packed with incentives.
The New York Jets made some roster moves, signing RB Tarik Cohen to a one-year deal and releasing RB Markese Stepp. The Pittsburgh Steelers added TE Izaiah Gathings on a one-year contract. The San Francisco 49ers locked up WR Jalen McMillan with a two-year extension worth up to $15.4 million, with $10.5 million guaranteed.
The 49ers’ McMillan extension is a significant investment in their receiving corps.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers also made some moves, but the details are still under wraps.
Conclusion
That’s all for now in our NFL news roundup. Stay tuned for more updates from around the league, and don’t forget to check NFL.com’s transaction hub for the latest roster moves.
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